Learn the fundamental principles of electronic circuits at your own pace
For almost 30 years, this book has been a classic text for electronics enthusiasts. Now completely updated for today's technology with easy explanations and presented in a more user-friendly format, this third edition helps you learn the essentials you need to work with electronic circuits. All you need is a general understanding of electronics concepts such as Ohm's law and current flow, and an acquaintance with first-year algebra. This book's question-and-answer format, illustrative experiments, and self-tests at the end of each chapter make it easy for you to learn at your own speed.

-Easily master the mathematical calculations that help you to understand the operation of electronic circuits

-Review the concepts and equations you need to design basic circuits using direct current and alternating current

-Understand the principles of the transistor, a key building block of modern electronics

-Calculate the values of currents, voltages, and resistances in circuits that use transistors as switches or amplifiers

-Discover methods for filtering electronic signals to reduce noise or enhance the signal

-Explore the concepts and equations governing oscillators and power supplies, including step-by-step procedures for designing an oscillator and a power supply circuit

-Gain an understanding of the currents, voltages, and principles and calculations that allow you to select components for circuits