Want to know how to use an electronic component? This first book of a
three-volume set includes key information on electronics parts for your
projects--complete with photographs, schematics, and diagrams. You'll
learn what each one does, how it works, why it's useful, and what
variants exist. No matter how much you know about electronics, you'll
find fascinating details you've never come across before.
Convenient, concise, well-organized, and precise
Perfect for teachers, hobbyists, engineers, and students of all ages,
this reference puts reliable, fact-checked information right at your
fingertips--whether you're refreshing your memory or exploring a
component for the first time. Beginners will quickly grasp important
concepts, and more experienced users will find the specific details
their projects require.
- Unique: the first and only encyclopedia set on electronic
components, distilled into three separate volumes
- Incredibly detailed: includes information distilled from hundreds
of sources
- Easy to browse: parts are clearly organized by component type
- Authoritative: fact-checked by expert advisors to ensure that the
information is both current and accurate
- Reliable: a more consistent source of information than online
sources, product datasheets, and manufacturer's tutorials
- Instructive: each component description provides details about
substitutions, common problems, and workarounds
- Comprehensive: Volume 1 covers power, electromagnetism, and
discrete semi-conductors; Volume 2 includes integrated circuits, and
light and sound sources; Volume 3 covers a range of sensing devices.