Electronics For Dummies

Dickon Ross, Cathleen Shamieh, Gordon McComb , Earl Boysen

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For Dummies
04 December 2009

Electronics engineering

Do you dream of wiring up a flashing LED, experimenting with infrared detectors, or building a walking-talking robot from scratch? Do you want to understand what capacitors, oscilloscopes and transistors actually do? Then look no further!

Electronics For Dummies, UK Editioncovers everything from understanding the technology behind day-to-day gadgets, to reading a schematic, getting to grips with multimeters, and devising projects that are both useful and fun. With UK-specific information on where to purchase components for your workbench and the most useful websites and resources, this essential guide will get you up, running, and switched on in no time.

Electronics For Dummies, UK Edition includes:

Part I: Understanding The Fundamentals of Electronics

Chapter 1: What is Electronics and What Can It Do For You? Chapter 2: Moving Electrons to Make Something Happen Chapter 3: Meeting Up with Resistance Chapter 4: Getting a Charge Out of Capacitors Chapter 5: Curling Up With Coils and Crystals Chapter 6: The Wide World of Semiconductors Chapter 7: Packing Parts Together on Integrated Circuits Chapter 8: Rounding Out Your Parts List

Part II: Getting Your Hands Dirty

Chapter 9: Setting Up Shop and Ensuring Your Safety Chapter 10: Reading Schematics Chapter 11: Constructing Circuits Chapter 12: Measuring and Analysing Circuits

Part III: Putting Theory Into Practice

Chapter 13: Exploring Some Learning Circuits Chapter 14: Great Projects You Can Build in 30 Minutes or Less Chapter 15: Cool Robot Projects to Amaze Your Friends and Family

Part IV: The Part of Tens

Chapter 16: Ten (Or So) Terrific Tips to Help You Succeed Chapter 17: Ten Great Electronics Parts Sources Chapter 18: Ten Electronics Formulas You Should Know

Appendix: Internet Resources

Getting Up to Speed with Tutorials and General Information Figuring Things Out with Calculators Surfing for Circuits Asking Questions in Discussion Forums Getting Things Surplus

By: Dickon Ross, Cathleen Shamieh, Gordon McComb, Earl Boysen
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: UK Edition
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 189mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 709g
ISBN: 9780470681787
ISBN 10: 0470681780
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 04 December 2009
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1 Part I: Understanding the Fundamentals of Electronics 7 Chapter 1: What Is Electronics and What Can It Do for You? 9 Chapter 2: Manipulating Electricity to Make Something Happen 19 Chapter 3: Meeting Up with Resistance 37 Chapter 4: Getting a Charge Out of Capacitors 63 Chapter 5: Curling Up with Coils and Crystals 89 Chapter 6: The Wide World of Semiconductors 109 Chapter 7: Cramming Components into Chips 139 Chapter 8: Rounding Out Your Parts List 163 Part II: Getting Your Hands Dirty 187 Chapter 9: Setting Up Shop and Staying Safe 189 Chapter 10: Sussing out Schematics 213 Chapter 11: Constructing Circuits 233 Chapter 12: Measuring and Analysing Circuits 255 Part III: Putting Theory into Practice 279 Chapter 13: Exploring Some Simple Circuits 281 Chapter 14: Great Projects You Can Build in 30 Minutes or Less 305 Part IV: The Part of Tens 329 Chapter 15: Ten Exciting Electronics Extras 331 Chapter 16: Ten Great Sources for Electronics Parts 341 Appendix: Internet Resources 345 Index 349

Dickon Ross is the Editor-in-Chief of Engineering & Technology Magazine, published by the IET. He is also the launch Editor of Flipside, a science, engineering and technology magazine aimed at teenagers. Cathleen Shamieh is a technology writer with extensive engineering and consulting experience. Gordon McComb is an electronics author and consultant.

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Electronics For Dummies

Dickon Ross, Cathleen Shamieh, Gordon McComb , Earl Boysen

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