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Electronics For Dummies
UK Edition
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17,99 € |
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| Verlag: | Wiley |
| Format: | EPUB |
| Veröffentl.: | 10.12.2009 |
| ISBN/EAN: | 9780470663585 |
| Sprache: | englisch |
| Anzahl Seiten: | 384 |
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Beschreibungen
Do you dream of wiring up a flashing LED, experimenting with infrared detectors, or building a walking-talking robot from scratch? Do you want to understand what capacitors, oscilloscopes and transistors actually do? Then look no further! <p><i>Electronics For Dummies, UK Edition</i>covers everything from understanding the technology behind day-to-day gadgets, to reading a schematic, getting to grips with multimeters, and devising projects that are both useful and fun. With UK-specific information on where to purchase components for your workbench and the most useful websites and resources, this essential guide will get you up, running, and switched on in no time. </p> <p><b><u>Electronics For Dummies, UK Edition</u></b> <u>includes:</u></p> <p><b>Part I: Understanding The Fundamentals of Electronics</b></p> <ol> <li>Chapter 1: What is Electronics and What Can It Do For You?</li> <li>Chapter 2: Moving Electrons to Make Something Happen</li> <li>Chapter 3: Meeting Up with Resistance</li> <li>Chapter 4: Getting a Charge Out of Capacitors</li> <li>Chapter 5: Curling Up With Coils and Crystals</li> <li>Chapter 6: The Wide World of Semiconductors</li> <li>Chapter 7: Packing Parts Together on Integrated Circuits</li> <li>Chapter 8: Rounding Out Your Parts List</li> </ol> <p><b>Part II: Getting Your Hands Dirty</b></p> <ol> <li>Chapter 9: Setting Up Shop and Ensuring Your Safety</li> <li>Chapter 10: Reading Schematics</li> <li>Chapter 11: Constructing Circuits</li> <li>Chapter 12: Measuring and Analysing Circuits</li> </ol> <p><b>Part III: Putting Theory Into Practice</b></p> <ol> <li>Chapter 13: Exploring Some Learning Circuits</li> <li>Chapter 14: Great Projects You Can Build in 30 Minutes or Less</li> <li>Chapter 15: Cool Robot Projects to Amaze Your Friends and Family</li> </ol> <p><b>Part IV: The Part of Tens</b></p> <ol> <li>Chapter 16: Ten (Or So) Terrific Tips to Help You Succeed</li> <li>Chapter 17: Ten Great Electronics Parts Sources</li> <li>Chapter 18: Ten Electronics Formulas You Should Know</li> </ol> <p><b>Appendix: Internet Resources</b></p> <ol> <li>Getting Up to Speed with Tutorials and General Information</li> <li>Figuring Things Out with Calculators</li> <li>Surfing for Circuits</li> <li>Asking Questions in Discussion Forums</li> <li>Getting Things Surplus</li> </ol>
<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part I: Understanding the Fundamentals of Electronics 7</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: What Is Electronics and What Can It Do for You? 9</p> <p>Chapter 2: Manipulating Electricity to Make Something Happen 19</p> <p>Chapter 3: Meeting Up with Resistance 37</p> <p>Chapter 4: Getting a Charge Out of Capacitors 63</p> <p>Chapter 5: Curling Up with Coils and Crystals 89</p> <p>Chapter 6: The Wide World of Semiconductors 109</p> <p>Chapter 7: Cramming Components into Chips 139</p> <p>Chapter 8: Rounding Out Your Parts List 163</p> <p><b>Part II: Getting Your Hands Dirty 187</b></p> <p>Chapter 9: Setting Up Shop and Staying Safe 189</p> <p>Chapter 10: Sussing out Schematics 213</p> <p>Chapter 11: Constructing Circuits 233</p> <p>Chapter 12: Measuring and Analysing Circuits 255</p> <p><b>Part III: Putting Theory into Practice 279</b></p> <p>Chapter 13: Exploring Some Simple Circuits 281</p> <p>Chapter 14: Great Projects You Can Build in 30 Minutes or Less 305</p> <p><b>Part IV: The Part of Tens 329</b></p> <p>Chapter 15: Ten Exciting Electronics Extras 331</p> <p>Chapter 16: Ten Great Sources for Electronics Parts 341</p> <p>Appendix: Internet Resources 345</p> <p>Index 349</p>
<p><b>Dickon Ross</b> is the Editor-in-Chief of <i>Engineering & Technology Magazine,</i> published by the IET. He is also the launch Editor of <i>Flipside</i>, a science, engineering and technology magazine aimed at teenagers. <b>Cathleen Shamieh</b> is a technology writer with extensive engineering and consulting experience. <b>Gordon McComb</b> is an electronics author and consultant.
<p><b><i>Learn to:</i></b> <ul> <li>Get to grips with electronics theory</li> <li>Start working with electrical parts and equipment</li> <li>Read schematics and build simple circuits</li> <li>Create your own projects, from flashing lights to infrared detectors</li> </ul> <p><b>Get charged up about electronics</b> <p>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! <ul> <li><b>Understand the basics</b> – learn about electrons and find out about resistors, capacitors, inductors, conductors and more</li> <li><b>Make a start</b> – set up your workspace, learn how to read schematics and build simple breadboards</li> <li><b>Get practical</b> – create your own circuits and build fun projects such as electronic compasses, infrared detectors and electronic dice</li> <li><b>Stock up</b> – find out which parts you need for every project and where to get them in the UK and overseas</li> </ul> <p><b>Open the book and find:</b> <ul> <li>What electronics involves</li> <li>Ways to harness electricity</li> <li>How electronic components really work</li> <li>Advice on using integrated circuits</li> <li>Key tools and equipment for your workbench</li> <li>How to create solderless and soldered breadboards</li> <li>Ways to measure your circuits with multimeters and oscilloscopes</li> <li>Key safety information</li> <li>Top tips to help you succeed</li> </ul>
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