Contents

List of Tables

Learning by Doing

Proofs and Derivations

Preface

1  Introduction

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

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

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

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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