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Electronics for rapids. Edition III - Cathleen Shamieh

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Publisher: Helion. The book explains in a clear and accessible way how electrical devices work. It contains a large number of practical examples from which you can create your own electronic circuits.

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Product description: Electronics for smart people. Edition III - Cathleen Shamieh

The book helps you find out how:

  • control the flow of current with resistors, capacitors and semiconductors,
  • read circuit diagrams,
  • measure the current, voltage and resistance,
  • create miniature keyboards, flashing LED bicycle lights, alarms and more.

This richly illustrated with colourful diagrams and photographs contains detailed instructions on how to perform experiments explaining how to use different electronic components, tips on how to use basic tools and interesting designs that can be done in half an hour. Chapter by chapter you will feel the flow of energy that will turn theory into practice!

  • The basics of electronic circuits -you will learn what current voltage is, where current can (and cannot) flow and how power is used in the circuits.
  • The most important electronic components- you will learn how to control electrical current with resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes and transistors.
  • Versatile chips- you will find out how to realise a valuable project using analogue and digital chips, using only a few elements.
  • Circuit analysis- you will learn the laws that govern the voltage and current of electric current and learn how to use them.
  • Safety tips- learn how to protect yourself - and your circuits - from damage.

Elektronika dla bystrzaków. Wydanie III - Cathleen Shamieh

Electronics for smart people. Edition III - Cathleen Shamieh.

Open this book and discover:

  • how tiny things change the properties of electricity,
  • A practical guide to popular electronic components,
  • how important Ohm's law and other laws are,
  • how transistors amplify and switch current,
  • what a555 timercan do,
  • the basics of digital electronics,
  • detailed instructions for the construction of electronic circuits,
  • funny projects that can be quickly done by yourself.

Fragment of the book to readon-line.

Table of contents

About the author (13)

Thanks from the author (15)

Introduction (17)

PART I: ELECTRONIC BASICS (21)

Chapter 1: Introduction to Electronics (23)

  • What is electronics? (24)
  • Where does the electricity come from? (24)
    • Atomic construction (25)
  • Protons and electrons as carriers of charge (26)
    • Conductors and isolators (27)
    • Power generation by ordering the motion of electrons (27)
    • Electrical voltage (28)
    • May the power be with you (28)
  • Why is the tension different? (29)
  • How do you harness electricity to work? (30)
    • Use of electricity (30)
    • Working electrons provide power (31)
  • Directing electrons to their destination via electronic circuits (31)
  • Electricity supply (33)
    • DC power consumption from batteries (33)
    • Use of alternating current from power plants (35)
    • Converting light into electricity (35)
  • Symbols used for energy sources (36)
  • What can electrons do (37)
    • Producing good vibrations (37)
    • Seeing is believing (37)
    • Sensing and alarming (38)
    • Traffic control (38)
    • Computers (38)
    • Sound, image and communication (38)

Chapter 2: Equipment for beginner electronics (39)

  • Tools needed (40)
  • Stockpiling of spare parts (42)
  • Preparation for launch (46)
  • Handling the prototype plate (46)

Chapter 3: What's squeaking in the circuits? (49)

  • Open and closed circuits and short circuits (49)
  • Contractual direction of current flow (52)
  • Straight circuit analysis (52)
    • Circuit design with LED (53)
    • Voltage measurement (56)
    • Current measurement (59)
    • Power calculation (60)

Chapter 4: Establishing connections (63)

  • Serial and parallel connections (64)
    • Serial connections (64)
    • Parallel connections (65)
  • Power on/off (68)
    • Switch operation control (69)
    • Call origination (70)
  • Mixed circuits (71)
  • Turn on the power (74)
  • What do electronic circuits look like? (75)

PART II: CURRENT CONTROL BY ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS (79)

Chapter 5: Resistance (81)

  • Current flow limitation (82)
  • Resistors - passive but powerful (83)
    • What are resistors for? (83)
    • Resistor types - fixed and variable (87)
    • Rated resistor power (92)
  • Resistor switching (94)
    • Serial resistor switching (94)
    • Parallel resistor connection (96)
    • Combinations of serial and parallel resistor connections (98)

Chapter 6: Compliance with Ohm Law (101)

  • Ohm Law (101)
    • Current flow despite resistance (101)
    • Everything is proportionate (102)
    • One law, three equations (103)
  • Application of Ohm's law to circuit analysis (104)
    • Calculation of the current flowing through the element (104)
    • Calculation of the current voltage value in the element (105)
    • Calculation of resistance (107)
  • See to believe, the Ohm law really works! (107)
  • What do you really need Ohm's law for? (110)
    • Analysis of complex circuits (110)
    • Designing and modifying circuits (112)
  • The power of Joule's law (113)
    • Application of Joule's law in selecting electronic components (113)
    • Joule and Ohm - an excellent duo (114)

Chapter 7: Capacitors as energy source (115)

  • Capacitors - electricity tanks (116)
  • Charging and discharging capacitors (117)
    • Observation of capacitor charging (119)
    • Contrary to voltage changes (122)
    • Alternating current transmission (122)
  • What are capacitors (123)
  • Capacitor characteristics (124)
    • Definition of electrical capacity (124)
    • Watch the rated voltage (126)
    • Choice of type (dielectric) capacitor (126)
    • Capacitor sizes (126)
    • Capacitor polarity (127)
    • Reading capacitor values (127)
    • Variable capacitors (129)
    • Interpretation of capacitor symbols (130)
  • Capacitor connection (130)
    • Parallel capacitor connection (130)
    • Serial capacitor switching (131)
  • Cooperation with resistors (132)
    • Time is of the essence (132)
    • Determination of RC circuit time constant (134)
    • Modification of RC circuit time constant (135)

Chapter 8: Induction coils (139)

  • Close relatives - magnetism and electricity (140)
    • Drawing lines with a magnet (140)
    • Magnetic field generation by means of electricity (141)
    • Current induction with a magnet (142)
  • Induction coil - magnetic personality coil (143)
    • Measurement of inductance (144)
    • Opposite current changes (144)
    • Calculation of the circuit time constant RL (145)
    • Keeping up (or not!) with the alternating current (146)
    • Behavioural change according to frequency (146)
  • Induction coil applications (147)
  • Use of induction coils in circuits (148)
    • Inductance determinations (148)
    • Combination of shielded inductors (149)
  • Tuning to radio stations (149)
    • Resonance in RLC circuits (149)
    • Crystal clear resonance (151)
  • Impact on adjacent elements - transformers (152)
    • What connects unshielded inductors? (152)
    • Insulating circuits from power supply (153)
    • Voltage up and down (153)

Chapter 9: In the world of diodes (155)

  • To lead or not to lead? (155)
    • Semiconductor structure (156)
    • N and p-type semiconductors (157)
    • Creating components using combinations of n and p-type semiconductors (157)
  • Connector diodes (158)
    • Polarization of diodes (159)
    • Current conduction by diode (160)
    • Diode ratings (160)
    • Identification of diodes (161)
    • Which side to connect? (161)
  • Use of diodes in circuits (162)
    • Alternating current rectification (162)
    • Voltage adjustment with Zener diodes (163)
    • LED light (164)
    • LED switching on (166)
    • Other diode applications (169)

Chapter 10: Incredibly talented transistors (171)

  • Transistors - masters of switching and signal amplification (172)
    • Bipolar transistors (173)
    • Field transistors (174)
    • How to recognize a transistor? (175)
  • Semiconductor revolution (176)
  • How do transistors work? (176)
    • Modelling of transistor operation (177)
    • Transistor handling (178)
  • Signal amplification with transistors (179)
    • Polarization of the transistor to act as an amplifier (180)
    • Controlling voltage gain (181)
    • Configuration of amplification circuits with transistors (181)
  • Signal switching with transistors (182)
  • Transistor selection (182)
    • Key parameters of transistors (183)
    • Identification of transistors (183)
  • Gaining experience with transistors (184)
    • Current amplification (184)
    • The switch is on! (186)

Chapter 11: Innovative integrated circuits (189)

  • Why integrated circuits? (190)
  • Analogue, digital and mixed circuits (191)
  • Making logical decisions (191)
    • In the beginning there was a bit (192)
    • Gateway data processing (193)
    • Simplifying goals using truth tables (195)
    • Creating logical elements (197)
  • How to use ICs? (198)
    • Identification of integrated circuits by part number (198)
    • The most important is the casing (198)
    • Integrated circuit pins (200)
    • Use of data sheets (202)
  • Use of logic (203)
    • Lamp at the end of the goal NAND (203)
    • Gate construction OR of three gates NAND (205)
  • Common types of integrated circuits (206)
    • Operating amplifiers (206)
    • Time Vehicle - System 555 (208)
    • Decimal counter 4017 (214)
    • Microcontrollers (215)
    • Other common integrated circuits (216)

Chapter 12: Selection of additional parts (217)

  • Joining elements (218)
  • Power supply (220)
    • Squeezing the seventh sweat out of a battery (221)
    • Use of solar energy (224)
    • Power supply from wall socket (not recommended) (224)
  • Sensors (226)
    • See the light (227)
    • Microphone audio capture (227)
    • Heat detection (228)
    • Other types of input transducers (230)
  • Effect of electronic devices (230)
    • Speakers' voice (231)
    • Buzzing of buzzers (232)
    • DC motors (233)

PART III: THE JOKES ARE OVER (235)

Chapter 13: Workshop equipment and safety (237)

  • Workshop space selection (238)
    • Basic workshop equipment (238)
    • Workbench (239)
  • Collection of tools and materials (239)
    • Hunt for a universal meter (240)
    • Soldering equipment (241)
    • Collection of hand tools (242)
    • Cloths and cleaning products (243)
    • Lubricants (244)
    • Adhesives (245)
    • Other tools and materials (246)
  • Provision of spare parts (247)
    • Contact plates (247)
    • Initial set (248)
    • Accessories (249)
    • Storage of parts (250)
  • Health protection and electronic components (250)
    • Electricity can be really dangerous (251)
    • Safe soldering (254)
    • Avoiding electrostatic discharges like pests (255)

Chapter 14: Interpretation of diagrams (259)

  • What is the scheme and what is it for? (259)
  • A broad perspective (260)
    • Connections are most important (261)
    • Simple circuit with battery (262)
  • Power consumption (262)
    • Voltage source indication (263)
    • Mass determination (264)
  • Identification of electronic components (265)
    • Analogue electronic components (267)
    • Digital components and integrated circuits (268)
    • Other elements (270)
  • Measurement locations (271)
  • Diagram analysis (272)
  • Other standards for symbols of electronic components (273)

Chapter 15: Electronic circuit design (275)

  • Contact plates (276)
    • Contact plate construction details (277)
    • Contact plate sizes (279)
  • Electronic circuit design using contact plates (279)
    • Preparation of parts and tools (279)
    • Preparation of spare parts (280)
    • System topography (281)
    • Damage prevention (284)
  • Soldering bases (284)
    • Preparation for soldering (284)
    • Soldering technique (285)
    • Checking the quality of the connection (287)
    • Soldering (287)
    • Post-soldering procedure (288)
    • Safety during soldering (288)
  • Permanent joining of elements (289)
    • PCB types (289)
    • Layout building on a perforated board (289)
    • Making your own printed circuit board (292)

Chapter 16: Taking measurements with a universal meter (293)

  • The extraordinary capabilities of the small universal meter (294)
    • But this is a voltmeter! (295)
    • It's also an ammeter! (295)
    • The ohmmeter too! (296)
  • Types of universal meters (296)
    • Analogue or digital? (297)
    • Digital multimeter (298)
    • Choice of measuring range (299)
  • Calibration of the universal meter (301)
  • Use of the universal meter (302)
    • Current voltage measurement (303)
    • Current measurement (304)
    • Resistance measurement (305)
    • Other types of trials (311)
  • Checking the circuits with a universal meter (311)

Chapter 17: Entire submission of projects (313)

  • Parts needed (314)
  • LED blinker (314)
    • Basic information about the circuit of the shutter (315)
    • Design of the shutter system (316)
    • Checking the finished circuit (318)
  • Bicycle shutter design (319)
  • Detection of intruders by means of a photosensitive alarm (320)
    • List of parts for building a light alarm (322)
    • Practical applications of the alarm (322)
  • Music in C major (323)
  • Siren deterring intruders (325)
    • Parts needed (325)
    • Alarm principle (326)
  • Audio amplifier with volume control (327)
  • Car blinker (328)
    • System design 1. (330)
    • Light control (330)
    • System design 2. (331)
  • Traffic lights (332)

PART IV: DECALOGUES (337)

Chapter 18: Ten ways to broaden horizons (339)

  • Circuits from the Internet (339)
  • Completed electronic projects (340)
  • Simulation of electronic circuits (340)
  • Testing of alternating signals (340)
  • Megahertz counting (341)
  • Generation of different types of signals (341)
  • Computer architecture fundamentals (341)
  • Microcontrollers (341)
  • Raspberry Pi (342)
  • Practice makes the master (342)

Chapter 19: The ten most popular electronic parts stores (343)

  • Poland (343)
    • Aprovi (343)
    • AVT (344)
    • Electronics Centre (344)
    • Digital (344)
    • Elfa Distrelec (344)
    • Allegro (344)
  • Outside Poland (344)
    • RadioShack (344)
    • All Electronics (345)
    • Farnell (345)
    • Parts Express (345)
  • RoHS Directive (345)
  • New, second-hand or from a sale? (345)

Glossary (347)

Scorch (357)

Book - Author Cathleen Shamieh, Gordon McComb
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