Title:
Basic electronics : theory and practice / Sean Westcott, Jean Riescher Westcott.
Author:
Westcott, Sean, author.
Westcott, Jean Riescher, author.
Publication Information:
Dulles, Virginia ; Boston, Massachusetts ; New Delhi : Mercury Learning and Information, [2015]
©2015
Call Number:
TK7816 .W47 2015
Abstract:
Designed for both the student and hobbyist, this book is an introduction to the theory and practice of electronics including advances in microcontrollers, sensors, and wireless communication. Each chapter contains a brief lab to demonstrate the topic covered then moves on to the final part which combines the knowledge mastered by building a programmable robot (Arduino and Netduino). The companion disc includes videos of the labs, soldering skills, and code samples for programming of the robot. Covering both the theory and its practical application, this text leads the reader through the basic science concepts underlying electronics, building basic circuits, learning the roles of the components, the application of digital theory, and the possibilities for innovation by combining sensors, motors, and microcontrollers. The book includes appendices on mathematics for electronics, a timeline of electronics innovation, careers in electronics, and a glossary.
ISBN:
9781937585419
Physical Description:
xix, 354 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm + 1 DVD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
General Note:
Accompanying DVD-ROM includes 18 video tutorials and all of the images from the book.
Includes index.
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Contents:
The fundamentals. The theory behind electricity -- How electricity works -- Currents and circuits -- Your workspace and tools. Tools of the trade -- Shop setup and safety -- Electronic components. Switches -- Resistors -- Capacitors -- Diodes -- Transistors -- Power sources and power supplies -- Getting to work. Soldering -- Constructing a power supply -- Going digital. Digital theory -- Integrated circuits -- Memory -- Microcontrollers -- Electronics in practice. Motors and controllers -- Sensors -- Electronic communication -- Constructing a robot. Arduino : building your robot -- Netduino : building your robot -- Arduino : getting your robot moving -- Netduino : getting your robot moving -- Arduino : adding sensors to your robot -- Netduino : adding sensors to your robot -- Appendix A: Glossary -- Appendix B: Timeline of electronics -- Appendix C: Mathematics for electronics -- Appendix D: Careers in electronics -- Appendix E: Resources -- Appendix F: Answers for odd-numbered questions -- Appendix G: Lab video directory.
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