Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics, Fourth Edition (Teach Yourself) by Stan Gibilisco

Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics, Fourth Edition (Teach Yourself)

Features

Cover Type: Paperback with 698 pages

Published by: McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics

Edition: 4th Edition March 15, 2006

Written in: English

ISBN 10 Number: 0071459332

ISBN 13 Number: 978-0071459334

Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1.3 inches

Weighs: 2.2 pounds

Product Description
Learn the hows and whys behind basic electricity, electronics, and communications without formal training

The best combination self-teaching guide, home reference, and classroom text on electricity and electronics has been updated to deliver the latest advances. Great for preparing for amateur and commercial licensing exams, this guide has been prized by thousands of students and professionals for its uniquely thorough coverage ranging from DC and AC concepts to semiconductors and integrated circuits.

Written by Stan Gibilisco, an electronics legend and McGraw-Hill's most popular TAB author
Perfect for hobbyists, students, and those of you who want to get ahead in tech-related careers
Packed with everything needed to enhance learning: 600+ illustrations, practical examples, and hundreds of test questions

NEW TO THIS EDITION:
Updated to reflect the latest technological advances in: * Computers * Robotics * Artificial Intelligence * Amplifiers * Transmitters * The Internet * High-fidelity

EXPERT HOW-TO GUIDANCE ON SOLVING PROBLEMS SUCH AS:

Simple current-voltage-resistance determinators
Power calculations
Designing acoustical and audio systems
Designing circuits and systems

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Quickly and easily learn the hows and whys behind basic electricity, electronics, and communications –- at your own pace, in your own home

Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics offers easy-to-follow lessons in electricity and electronics basics and applications from a master teacher, with minimal math, plenty of illustrations and practical examples, and test-yourself questions that make learning go more quickly. Great for preparing for amateur and commercial licensing exams, this trusted guide offers uniquely thorough coverage, ranging from dc and ac concepts and circuits to semiconductors and integrated circuits.

The best course –- and source –- in basic electronics

Starts with the basics and takes you through advanced applications such as radiolocation and robotics
Packed with learning-enhancing features: clear illustrations, practical examples, and hundreds of test questions
Helps you solve current-voltage-resistance-impedance problems and make power calculations
Teaches simple circuit concepts and techniques for optimizing system efficiency
Explains the theory behind advanced audio systems and amplifiers for live music
Referenced by thousands of students and professionals
Written by an author whose name is synonymous with clarity and practical sense

Updated to reflect the latest technological trends! The Fourth Edition features new information on:

Wireless technology
Computers and the Internet
Transducers
Sensors
Robotics
Audio systems
Navigation
Radiolocation
Integrated circuits

Reader Reviews
I bought this text to help me bone up on electronics as part of my HAM Radio advocation. I did not expect such a complete work. As I said in the title you will use this as a reference for years to come. I feel like I got more than my monies worth! Comment | | (Report this)

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