Translate schematic diagrams into today's cutting-edge electronics
Navigate the roadmaps of simple electronic circuits and complex systems with help from an experienced engineer. With all-new art and demo circuits you can build, this hands-on, illustrated guide explains how to understand and create high-precision electronics diagrams. Find out how to identify parts and connections, decipher element ratings, and apply diagram-based information in your own projects. Beginner’s Guide to Reading Schematics, Third Edition, also contains valuable appendices covering symbols and resistor color codes.
Featuring detailed coverage of:
Schematic, block, and pictorial diagrams
Resistors and capacitors
Inductors and transformers
Switches, conductors, and cables
Diodes, transistors, and logic gates
Electron tubes
Cells and batteries
Voltage dividers and reducers
Breadboards and wire wrapping
Electronics troubleshooting
