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Understanding Basic Electronics – A Step-by-Step Guide to Electricity, Electronics, and Simple Circuits

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Experiment with Electronic Circuits!Whether you’re new to amateur radio and electronics, or already experimenting and looking for a deeper understanding of basic electronic principles, this book will take you there. Understanding Basic Electronics presents principles of electricity and electronics in small modules with real-world examples and clear illustrations. Small projects are included. Set one up on your kitchen table and see your new-found knowledge in action as the experiments bring abstract concepts to life.Featured Topics: Electronics – Learn terminology and the building blocksof analog and digital circuits. AC Circuit Concepts – Discover alternating currents, frequency, transformers, impedance, and resonant circuits. Techniques and Tips – Learn how to use a scientific calculator, common schematic symbols, and how to solve circuit problems, with examples to help you learn the basics. DC Electrical Concepts – Understand how conductors, insulators, and resistors control electricity.Look for these other popular ARRL titles: Basic Antennas – Understanding Practical Antennas and Design Basic Radio – Understanding the Key Building Blocks Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®


Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 1, 2010


Edition ‏ : ‎ Second


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 387 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0872590828


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 23


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.82 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.75 x 10.5 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #55,722 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #120 in Technology (Books) #435 in Engineering (Books) #4,236 in Reference (Books)


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    • More like a textbook than a lab book
I purchased two beginner's electronic books and they both proved to be as described on Amazon. This one is more about reading and thinking while the "Maker" book is more about hands-on experiments. The two are a great complement. This one is perfect when you just want to read, learn, and understand without sitting a desk fiddling with anything. Sometimes that's the best way I learn. Other times I need to "touch" the work to learn. Both work great. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2024 by XXTwnz
    • Electronic book
Bought this for a grandson for his birthday. He said it was helpful and he used it a lot to figure out what he was doing. Good book for the value.
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2025 by MikeyJay
    • Easily understood text, easy on the math.
This is an interesting book, as it covers a broad amount of subject matter. I struggled with the organization a bit, as Unit 1 - Introduction, seemed to cross into specifics, and some of the other sections seemed to be just introductory. Also, it seems to present some concepts in more depth than related topics. For example, capacitive and inductive reactive responses to frequency are presented, but passive filters are barely touched if at all, while resonant circuits are discussed in more detail. This may be due the importance of resonant circuits in Amateur Radio. In all, I find the depth on par for an introductory text but the breadth of topics inconsistent. As I read more, I found many of the explanations well thought out and easy to absorb. There seems to be some hidden gems of knowledge that aren't represented in the table of contents, which is great, but points to an organization issue. I like this book a lot. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2017 by Kindle Customer
    • Easy to read.
Lots of good info for the amateur, and it's easy to read - small bites. Worth the money.
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2024 by Jake Haligan
    • EE 101
This book is targeting readers who are new to electronics. The content is very basic and the language is kept simple - about on the same level with what is taught in some high schools. Math is simple and also very well explained. Any concepts discussed in the book are explained from ground up. You are not just presented with how something works but the author helps you discover it yourself from the very foundation throughout the book why things work as they do. The book starts to explain conductors and insulators and what current and voltage really means. Next resistors are discussed with Kirchoff's and Ohm's laws. Once this foundation is built, the book moves on to explore the difference between DC and AC and how to calculate impedances with capacitors and inductors before the book starts to dive into semiconductors. The common semiconductors such as diodes, bipolar transistors, and different FETs are explained. The last chapters talk about linear (analog) and digital integrated circuits. The appendix has some valuable information about thermionic (vacuum) tubes which are still found today in high powered radio transmitters. The book is an easy read and helps the newbie to understand the basics of electronics. The book teaches more than you need for the Technician or General exam but less than what is required for the Extra. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2010 by Stefan Brunner
    • New college book
Sins book came in fast and amazing condition.
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2024 by Jackie
    • Finally something I can digest
If you're just getting started with electronics as a hobby, I recommend this book as your introduction. This book was very well thought out in it's presentation, unlike other books I've purchased, or free courses I sought out online to supplement the books that left me feeling like I'm missing something. This book is very easy to read, has many diagrams, explains things very thoroughly, and provides points that help you integrate what you're learning with real world examples. At times it seems a bit repetitive, but I very much appreciate the fact that the repetition of some points confirms that I understood the point when it was mentioned earlier, and helps me avoid having to go back and reference the previous point. Each section in each chapter builds upon the points previously provided. I've only had this book for 2-3 days and I'm almost practically half way through the book, and excited that I'm finally integrating these concepts together, instead of having floating concepts that I learned from previous books that are missing some understanding that I've needed to move forward and continue learning. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2013 by Jason C. Miller
    • Good basic electronic self study
It is a good basic electronic self study but it has one flaw: the sections or chapters of the book need better organization. It will be a much better book if the author presents new material upon each previous chapter in a coherent manner.
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2013 by William Rivera

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