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Quickly and easily learn the hows and whys behind basic electricity, electronics, and communications –- at your own pace, in your own home Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics offers easy-to-follow lessons in electricity and electronics fundamentals and applications from a master teacher, with minimal math, plenty of illustrations and practical examples, and test-yourself questions that make learning go more quickly. Great for preparing for amateur and commercial licensing exams, this trusted guide offers uniquely thorough coverage, ranging from dc and ac concepts and circuits to semiconductors and integrated circuits.
The best course –- and source –- in basic electronics
- Starts with the basics and takes you through advanced applications such as radiolocation and robotics
- Packed with learning-enhancing features: clear illustrations, practical examples, and hundreds of test questions
- Helps you solve current-voltage-resistance-impedance problems and make power calculations
- Teaches simple circuit concepts and techniques for optimizing system efficiency
- Explains the theory behind advanced audio systems and amplifiers for live music
- Referenced by thousands of students and professionals
- Written by an author whose name is synonymous with clarity and practical sense
Updated to reflect the latest technological trends! The Fourth Edition features new information on:
- Wireless technology
- Computers and the Internet
- Transducers
- Sensors
- Robotics
- Audio systems
- Navigation
- Radiolocation
- Integrated circuits
Synopsis
Quickly and easily learn the hows and whys behind basic electricity, electronics, and communications –- at your own pace, in your own homeTeach Yourself Electricity and Electronics offers easy-to-follow lessons in electricity and electronics fundamentals and applications from a master teacher, with minimal math, plenty of illustrations and practical examples, and test-yourself questions that make learning go more quickly. Great for preparing for amateur and commercial licensing exams, this trusted guide offers uniquely thorough coverage, ranging from dc and ac concepts and circuits to semiconductors and integrated circuits.
The best course –- and source –- in basic electronics
- Starts with the basics and takes you through advanced applications such as radiolocation and robotics
- Packed with learning-enhancing features: clear illustrations, practical examples, and hundreds of test questions
- Helps you solve current-voltage-resistance-impedance problems and make power calculations
- Teaches simple circuit concepts and techniques for optimizing system efficiency
- Explains the theory behind advanced audio systems and amplifiers for live music
- Referenced by thousands of students and professionals
- Written by an author whose name is synonymous with clarity and practical sense
Updated to reflect the latest technological trends! The Fourth Edition features new information on:
- Wireless technology
- Computers and the Internet
- Transducers
- Sensors
- Robotics
- Audio systems
- Navigation
- Radiolocation
- Integrated circuits
Synopsis
Learn the hows and whys behind basic electricity, electronics, and communications without formal training The best combination self-teaching guide, home reference, and classroom text on electricity and electronics has been updated to deliver the latest advances. Great for preparing for amateur and commercial licensing exams, this guide has been prized by thousands of students and professionals for its uniquely thorough coverage ranging from DC and AC concepts to semiconductors and integrated circuits.
- Written by Stan Gibilisco, an electronics legend and McGraw-Hill's most popular TAB author
- Perfect for hobbyists, students, and those of you who want to get ahead in tech-related careers
- Packed with everything needed to enhance learning: 600+ illustrations, practical examples, and hundreds of test questions
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About the Author
Stan Gibilisco is one of McGraw-Hill's most prolific and popular authors, specializing in electronics and science topics. His clear, reader-friendly writing style makes his science books accessible to a wide audience, and his background in research makes him an ideal editor for professional references and course materials. He is the author of The Encyclopedia of Electronics; The McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Personal Computing; and several titles in the popular Demystified library of home-schooling and self-teaching books. His published works have won numerous awards. The Encyclopedia of Electronics was chosen a "Best Reference Book of the 1980s" by the American Library Association, which also named his McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Personal Computing a "Best Reference of 1996." Stan Gibilisco maintains a Web site at www.sciencewriter.net.
Table of Contents
PART ONE: DIRECT CURRENT Chapter 1. Basic Physical Concepts Chapter 2. Electrical Units Chapter 3. Measuring Devices Chapter 4. Basic DC Circuits Chapter 5. Direct-current Circuit Analysis Chapter 6. Resistors Chapter 7. Cells and Batteries Chapter 8. Magnetism Test: Part One PART TWO: ALTERNATING CURRENT Chapter 9. Alternating Current Basics Chapter 10. Inductance Chapter 11. Capacitance Chapter 12. Phase Chapter 13. Inductive Reactance Chapter 14. Capacitive Reactance Chapter 15. Impedance and Admittance Chapter 16. RLC Circuit Analysis Chapter 17. Power and Resonance in AC Circuits Chapter 18. Transformers and Impedance Matching Test: Part Two PART THREE: BASIC ELECTRONICS Chapter 19. Introduction to Semiconductors Chapter 20. Some Uses of Diodes Chapter 21. Power Supplies Chapter 22. The Bipolar Transistor Chapter 23. The Field-effect Transistor Chapter 24. Amplifiers and Oscillators Chapter 25. Data transmission and Reception Chapter 26. Digital Principles Chapter 27. Measurement and Monitoring Test: Part Three PART FOUR: SPECIALIZED DEVICES AND SYSTEMS Chapter 28. Electron Tubes Chapter 29. Integrated Circuits Chapter 30. Transducers and Sensors Chapter 31. Audio and High Fidelity Chapter 32. Personal Communications Chapter 33. Computers and the Internet Chapter 34. Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Chapter 35. Location and Navigation Test: Part Four FINAL EXAM Appendix A. Answers to Quiz, Test, and Exam Questions Appendix B. Schematic Symbols Suggested Additional Reading and Reference