Electronics For Dummies

Get charged up about electronics
If you′re interested in how things work and want to get hands on with technology, you′ve come to the right place. Covering everything from the low–down on the science and equipment to the practical information you need to build exciting projects, this easy–to–follow guide will get you up and running in no time. So get reading and start putting the electricity into electronics!
Understand the basics – learn about electrons and find out about resistors, capacitors, inductors, conductors and more
Make a start – set up your workspace, learn how to read schematics and build simple breadboards
Get practical – create your own circuits and build fun projects such as electronic compasses, infrared detectors and electronic dice
Stock up – find out which parts you need for every project and where to get them in the UK and overseas
Open the book and find:
What electronics involves
Ways to harness electricity
How electronic components really work
Advice on using integrated circuits
Key tools and equipment for your workbench
How to create solderless and soldered breadboards
Ways to measure your circuits with multimeters and oscilloscopes
Key safety information
Top tips to help you succeed

Spis treści:
Introduction.
Part I: Understanding the Fundamentals of Electronics.
Chapter 1: What Is Electronics and What Can It Do for You?
Chapter 2: Manipulating Electricity 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: Cramming Components into Chips.
Chapter 8: Rounding Out Your Parts List.
Part II: Getting Your Hands Dirty.
Chapter 9: Setting Up Shop and Staying Safe.
Chapter 10: Sussing out Schematics.
Chapter 11: Constructing Circuits.
Chapter 12: Measuring and Analysing Circuits.
Part III: Putting Theory into Practice.
Chapter 13: Exploring Some Simple Circuits.
Chapter 14: Great Projects You Can Build in 30 Minutes or Less.
Part IV: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 15: Ten Exciting Electronics Extras.
Chapter 16: Ten Great Sources for Electronics Parts.
Appendix: Internet Resources.
Index.

Nota biograficzna:

Dickon Ross is the Editor–in–Chief of Electronics & 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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Get charged up about electronics
If you′re interested in how things work and want to get hands on with technology, you′ve come to the right place. Covering everything from the low–down on the science and equipment to the practical information you need to build exciting projects, this easy–to–follow guide will get you up and running in no time. So get reading and start putting the electricity into electronics!
Understand the basics – learn about electrons and find out about resistors, capacitors, inductors, conductors and more
Make a start – set up your workspace, learn how to read schematics and build simple breadboards
Get practical – create your own circuits and build fun projects such as electronic compasses, infrared detectors and electronic dice
Stock up – find out which parts you need for every project and where to get them in the UK and overseas
Open the book and find:
What electronics involves
Ways to harness electricity
How electronic components really work
Advice on using integrated circuits
Key tools and equipment for your workbench
How to create solderless and soldered breadboards
Ways to measure your circuits with multimeters and oscilloscopes
Key safety information
Top tips to help you succeed