Starting Electronics

Starting Electronics is unrivalled as a highly practical introduction for hobbyists, students and technicians. Keith Brindley introduces readers to the functions of the main component types, their uses, and the basic principles of building and designing electronic circuits. Breadboard layouts make this very much a ready-to-run book for the experimenter and the use of multimeter, but not oscilloscopes, puts this practical exploration of electronics within reach of every home enthusiasts pocket. The third edition has kept the simplicity and clarity of the original. New material includes sections on transducers and more practical examples of digital ICs. · A punchy, practical introduction to self-build electronics · The ideal starting point for home experimenters, technicians and students who want to develop the real hands-on skills of electronics construction · Circuits use breadboards, a multimeter and widely available components, making them accessible to the first-time electronics experimenter Contents Preface vi 1. The very first steps 1 2. On the boards 23 3. Measuring current and voltage 51 4. Capacitors 77 5. ICs oscillators and filters 99 6. Diodes I 123 7. Diodes II 145 8. Transistors 167 9. Analogue integrated circuits 185 10. Digital integrated circuits I 207 11. Digital integrated circuits II 241 Glossary 267 Quiz answers 280 Index 281

a Practical How-to Guide To Electronics Construction And The Design Of Simple Circuits

starting Electronics Is Unrivalled As A Highly Practical Introduction For Hobbyists, Students And Technicians. Keith Brindley Introduces Readers To The Functions Of The Main Component Types, Their Uses, And The Basic Principles Of Building And Designing Electronic Circuits.

breadboard Layouts Make This Very Much A Ready-to-run Book For The Experimenter, And The Use Of Multimeter, But Not Oscilloscopes, And Readily Available, Inexpensive Components Makes The Practical Work Achievable In A Home Or School Setting As Well As A Fully Equipped Lab.

this Third Edition Has Kept The Simplicity And Clarity Of The Original, With New Material Including Sections On Transducers And More Practical Examples Of Digital Ics.

Introduces readers to the functions of the main component types, their uses, and the basic principles of building and designing electronic circuits. This book includes sections on transducers and practical examples of digital ICs. It is useful for home experimenters, technicians and students.