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by Cathleen Shamieh
Electronics For Dummies, 3rd Edition
Cover
Introduction
About This Book
Foolish Assumptions
Icons Used in This Book
Beyond the Book
Where to Go from Here
Part 1: Fathoming the Fundamentals of Electronics
Chapter 1: Introducing You to Electronics
Just What Is Electronics?
Checking Out Electric Current
Understanding Voltage
Putting Electrical Energy to Work
Using Circuits to Make Sure Electrons Arrive at Their Destination
Supplying Electrical Energy
Marveling at What Electrons Can Do
Chapter 2: Gearing Up to Explore Electronics
Getting the Tools You Need
Stocking Up on Essential Supplies
Getting Ready to Rumble
Using a Solderless Breadboard
Chapter 3: Running Around in Circuits
Comparing Closed, Open, and Short Circuits
Understanding Conventional Current Flow
Examining a Basic Circuit
Chapter 4: Making Connections
Creating Series and Parallel Circuits
Switching Electric Current On and Off
Creating a Combination Circuit
Switching On the Power
What Do Circuits Look Like?
Part 2: Controlling Current with Components
Chapter 5: Meeting Up with Resistance
Resisting the Flow of Current
Resistors: Passive Yet Powerful
Combining Resistors
Chapter 6: Obeying Ohm’s Law
Defining Ohm’s Law
Using Ohm’s Law to Analyze Circuits
Seeing Is Believing: Ohm’s Law Really Works!
What Is Ohm’s Law Really Good For?
The Power of Joule’s Law
Chapter 7: Getting Charged Up about Capacitors
Capacitors: Reservoirs for Electrical Energy
Charging and Discharging Capacitors
Discovering Uses for Capacitors
Characterizing Capacitors
Combining Capacitors
Teaming Up with Resistors
Chapter 8: Identifying with Inductors
Kissing Cousins: Magnetism and Electricity
Introducing the Inductor: A Coil with a Magnetic Personality
Uses for Inductors
Using Inductors in Circuits
Tuning in to Radio Broadcasts
Influencing the Coil Next Door: Transformers
Chapter 9: Diving into Diodes
Are We Conducting or Aren’t We?
Forming a Junction Diode
Using Diodes in Circuits
Chapter 10: Tremendously Talented Transistors
Transistors: Masters of Switching and Amplifying
Examining How Transistors Work
Amplifying Signals with a Transistor
Switching Signals with a Transistor
Choosing Transistors
Gaining Experience with Transistors
Chapter 11: Innovating with Integrated Circuits
Why ICs?
Linear, Digital, or Combination Plate?
Making Decisions with Logic
Using ICs
Using Your Logic
Hanging Out with Some Popular ICs
Chapter 12: Acquiring Additional Parts
Making Connections
Powering Up
Using Your Sensors
Experiencing the Outcome of Electronics
Part 3: Getting Serious about Electronics
Chapter 13: Preparing Your Lab and Ensuring Your Safety
Picking a Place to Practice Electronics
Acquiring Tools and Supplies
Stocking Up on Parts and Components
Protecting You and Your Electronics
Chapter 14: Interpreting Schematics
What’s a Schematic and Why Should I Care?
Seeing the Big Picture
Recognizing Symbols of Power
Labeling Circuit Components
Knowing Where to Take Measurements
Exploring a Schematic
Alternative Schematic Drawing Styles
Chapter 15: Building Circuits
Taking a Look at Solderless Breadboards
Building Circuits with Solderless Breadboards
Soldering 101
Creating a Permanent Circuit
Chapter 16: Mastering Your Multimeter to Measure Circuits
Multitasking with a Multimeter
Exploring Multimeters
Setting Up Your Multimeter
Operating Your Multimeter
Using a Multimeter to Check Your Circuits
Chapter 17: Putting Projects Together
Getting What You Need Right Off the Bat
Creating an LED Flasher Circuit
Creating an LED Bike Flasher
Catching Intruders with a Light-Sensing Alarm
Playing the C-Major Scale
Scaring Off the Bad Guys with a Siren
Building an Audio Amp with Volume Control
Creating Light Chasers
Red Light, Green Light, 1-2-3!
Part 4: The Part of Tens
Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Explore Electronics Further
Surfing for Circuits
Getting a Jumpstart with Hobby Kits
Simulating Circuit Operation
Scoping Out Signals
Counting Up Those Megahertz
Generating a Variety of Signals
Exploring Basic Computer Architectures
Microcontrolling Your Environment
Getting a Taste of Raspberry Pi
Try, Fry, and Try Again
Chapter 19: Ten Great Electronics Parts Sources
North America
Outside North America
What’s RoHS Compliance?
New or Surplus?
Glossary
Index
About the Author
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End User License Agreement
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