Publisher's Synopsis
Learn the fundamental principles of electronic circuits at your own pace
For almost 30 years, this book has been a classic text for electronics enthusiasts. Now completely updated for today′s technology with easy explanations and presented in a more user–friendly format, this third edition helps you learn the essentials you need to work with electronic circuits. All you need is a general understanding of electronics concepts such as Ohm′s law and current flow, and an acquaintance with first–year algebra. This book′s question–and–answer format, illustrative experiments, and self–tests at the end of each chapter make it easy for you to learn at your own speed.
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Easily master the mathematical calculations that help you to understand the operation of electronic circuits
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Review the concepts and equations you need to design basic circuits using direct current and alternating current
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Understand the principles of the transistor, a key building block of modern electronics
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Calculate the values of currents, voltages, and resistances in circuits that use transistors as switches or amplifiers
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Discover methods for filtering electronic signals to reduce noise or enhance the signal
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Explore the concepts and equations governing oscillators and power supplies, including step–by–step procedures for designing an oscillator and a power supply circuit
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Gain an understanding of the currents, voltages, and principles and calculations that allow you to select components for circuits
