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by Kevin Robinson
Practical Audio Electronics
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
List of Tables
Learning by Doing
Proofs and Derivations
Preface
1 Introduction
Part I Electrical Theory
2 Electricity
Key Concepts in Electricity
Electric Charge
Static and Current Electricity
Current and Circuits
Direct and Alternating Current
Voltage
Resistance
Power
Electricity and Magnetism
Conductors and Insulators
References
3 Semiconductors
Pure Silicon
Doped Silicon
The P-N Junction
Diodes and Transistors
Germanium Semiconductors
References
4 Mains Electricity and Electrical Safety
Mains Power Generation and Distribution
Building Wiring
The Fuse Box
Wiring Safety
Appliance Protection Classes
Three Phase Power
References
5 Signal Characteristics
Time Domain and Frequency Domain Representations
Phase and Polarity
Rectification
Clipping
Crossover Distortion
The Sine Wave
Complex Signals
Decibels
References
Part II Practical Electronics
6 Component Overview
Passive Components
Semiconductor Devices
Vacuum Tubes
Transducers
Miscellaneous Components
References
7 Circuit Diagrams
Block Diagrams
Schematic Diagrams
Breadboard Layouts
Stripboard Layouts
A More Elaborate Example
References
8 Electronics Lab Equipment
Bench Power Supply Units
Function Generators
Multimeters
Oscilloscopes
Audio Analysers and Advanced Test Gear
References
9 Basic Circuit Analysis
Primary Quantities
Ohm’s Law
Watt’s Law
Kirchhoff’s Current Law (KCL)
Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law (KVL)
Applying the Four Laws
References
10 Constructing Circuits
The Project Pipeline
Initial Idea, Concept Development, and Background Research
Procurement
Prototyping, Testing, Development, and Final Layout Design
Circuit Building
Packaging
References
11 Projects
Project I – Low Power Audio Amplifier
Project II – Stepped-Tone Generator
Project III – Modulation Effect
References
Part III Component Reference
12 Resistors
E-Series Preferred Values
Tolerance
Resistor Colour Codes
Power Rating
Material and Temperature Coefficient
Electrical Behaviour
Series Rule and Parallel Rule
Voltage Divider Rule (VDR)
Variable Resistors
Photoresistors
Thermistors
Instructive Examples
References
13 Capacitors and Inductors
Capacitors
Inductors
Characteristics of Capacitors and Inductors
Device Impedance
Series and Parallel Rules
RLC Circuits
References
14 Transformers
How Transformers Work
Transformation Equations
Schematic Symbols
Transformer Types and Applications
References
15 Switches
Switch Styles
Poles and Throws
Momentary vs. Latching
Break-Before-Make vs. Make-Before-Break
Positions vs. Throws – On/Off Switch Position Designators
Circuit Symbols
Electro-Mechanical and Electronic Switches
Instructive Examples
References
16 Diodes
Electrical Characteristics
Diode Types
Schematic Symbols
Circuits
References
17 Transistors
Transistor Types
General Use and Operation
Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs)
Junction Field Effect Transistors (JFETs)
Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors (MOSFETs)
References
18 Integrated Circuits
Selected ICs
Opamps
IC Power Amps
LM317 Voltage Regulator
NE555 Precision Timer
4000 Series ICs
Analog Optocouplers
References
19 Vacuum Tubes
Principles of Operation
Diode Tubes
Triode Tubes
Low Voltage Tube Circuits
References
20 Audio Transducers
Microphones
Loudspeaker Drivers
Coil Pickups
Piezo Elements
Reverb Pans
References
Appendices
A Prefix Multipliers
B Quantities and Equations
Primary Quantities
Decibel Equations
Fundamental Laws
Resistor Equations
RLC Equations
Transformer Equations
Opamp Equations
C Schematic Symbol Reference Chart
D Circuit Catalogue
Circuit Index
Breadboard Layouts
Stripboard Layouts
Bibliography
Index
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