Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter 2. Basic Electrical Concepts 27 -- Chapter 3. The Transformer and AC Power 81 -- Chapter 4. Rectification 115 -- Chapter 5. Capacitance 133 -- Chapter 6. Transistors 153 -- Chapter 7. Special-Purpose Diodes and Optoelectronic Devices 201 -- Chapter 8. Linear Electronic Circuits 229 -- Chapter 9. Power Control 283 -- Chapter 10. Field-Effect Transistors 301 -- Chapter 11. Batteries 317 -- Chapter 12. Integrated Circuits 325 -- Chapter 13. Digital Electronics 343 -- Chapter 14. Computers 361 -- Chapter 15. More about Inductors and Capacitors 371 -- Chapter 16. Radio and Television 405.

Annotation All-inclusive introduction to electricity and electronics. For the true beginner, there's no better introduction to electricity and electronics than TAB Electronics Guide to Understanding Electricity and Electronics , Second Edition.Randy Slone's learn-as-you-go guide tells you how to put together a low-cost workbench and start a parts and materials inventory--including money-saving how-to's for salvaging components and buying from surplus dealers. You get plain-English explanations of electronic components-resistors, potentiometers, rheostats, and resistive characteristics-voltage, current, resistance, ac and dc, conductance, power...the laws of electricity...soldering and desoldering procedures...transistors...special-purpose diodes and optoelectronic devices...linear electronic circuits...batteries...integrated circuits...digital electronics...computers...radio and television...and much, much more. You'll also find 25 complete projects that enhance your electricity/electronics mastery, including 15 new to this edition, and appendices packed with commonly used equations, symbols, and supply sources.

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