Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics

Introduction to the essentials of electricity and electronics, includes information on circuits, transformers, semiconductors, transistors, wireless technology, computers, and the Internet, and features quizzes at the end of each chapter and a final exam. pt. 1: Direct current. Basic physical concepts ; Electrical units ; Measuring devices ; Basic DC circuits ; Direct-current circuit analysis ; Resistors ; Cells and batteries ; Magnetism -- pt. 2: Alternating current. Alternating current basics ; Inductance ; Capacitance ; Phase ; Inductive reactance ; Capacitive reactance ; Impedance and admittance ; RLC circuit analysis ; Power and resonance in AC circuits ; Transformers and impedance matching -- pt. 3: Basic electronics. Introduction to semiconductors ; Some uses of diodes ; Power supplies ; The bipolar transistor ; The field-effect transistor ; Amplifiers ; Oscillators ; Data transmission ; Data reception ; Integrated circuits and data storage media ; Electron tubes ; Basic digital principles -- pt. 4: Advanced electronics and related technology. Acoustics, audio, and high fidelity ; Wireless and personal communications systems ; Computers and the Internet ; Robotics and artificial intelligence The quickest way to learn the hows and whys behind computing, communications, robotics, entertainment devices, and the force that makes them work Great for preparing for licensing exams, previous editions of this guide have been prized by thousands of students and professionals for the book's uniquely thorough coverage, ranging from dc and ac concepts and circuits to semiconductors and integrated circuits. Packed with more than 500 learning-enhanced illustrations, practical examples, and self-quizzes and tests, this matchless reference: \* Helps you solve current-voltage-resistance-impedance problems and make power calculations \* Teaches simple circuit design and optimization of circuit efficiency \* Explains the theory behind advanced audio systems and amplifiers for live music \* Features practical new information on wireless technologies, computers, the Internet, and more In introductory electronics, Stan Gibilisco wrote the book. The gifted writer/teacher's TEACH YOURSELF ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS is your best choice for clarity, completeness, and up-to-date coverage.* The best-selling electronics introduction, offering a user-friendly independent study approach* The quickest way to learn the hows and whys behind computing, communications, robotics, entertainment devices, and the force that makes them work* Uniquely thorough coverage, ranging from dc and ac concepts and circuits to semiconductors and integrated circuits* Starts at the beginning and takes you through advanced applications such as wireless and artificial intelligence* Packed with more than 500 learning-enhanced illustrations, practical examples, and self-quizzes and tests* Helps you solve current-voltage-resistance-impedance problems and make power calculations* Teaches simple circuit design and optimization of circuit efficiency* Theory behind advanced audio systems and amplifiers for live music* Features practical new information on wireless technologies, computers, the Internet, and more* Perfect for students studying alone or in a class* Great for preparing for licensing exams* Referenced by thousands of students and professionals* Written by a popular author whose name is synonymous with clarity and practical sense

A thorough update to this classic, one-of-a-kind bestseller

• Explains all the details of electricity and electronics—including theory—in a uniquely understandable and effective way
• New material on emerging electronic and communications systems, such as microcontrollers, audio-frequency electronics, and radio-frequency, optical, laser, and space communications
• Updated presentation of integrated-circuit technology, robotics, artificial intelligence, and computer basics
• All-new quizzes, test questions, and final exam

Presents the hows and whys behind computing, communications, robotics, entertainment devices, and the force that makes them work. Meant for preparing for licensing exams, this guide includes more than 500 illustrations, examples, and self-quizzes and tests. It also offers information on wireless technologies, computers, and the Internet. IT IS IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND SOME SIMPLE, GENERAL PHYSICS PRINCIPLES in order to have a full grasp of electricity and electronics.