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Usually ships in 1-2 business days | | Only 1 left in stock, order soon! | | | | | | Learn the hows and whys behind basic electricity, electronics, and communications without formal training The best combination self-teaching guide, home reference, and classroom text on electricity and electronics has been updated to deliver the latest advances. Great for preparing for amateur and commercial licensing exams, this guide has been prized by thousands of students and professionals for its uniquely thorough coverage ranging from DC and AC concepts to semiconductors and integrated circuits. - Written by Stan Gibilisco, an electronics legend and McGraw-Hill's most popular TAB author
- Perfect for hobbyists, students, and those of you who want to get ahead in tech-related careers
- Packed with everything needed to enhance learning: 600+ illustrations, practical examples, and hundreds of test questions
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Updated to reflect the latest technological advances in: * Computers * Robotics * Artificial Intelligence * Amplifiers * Transmitters * The Internet * High-fidelity EXPERT HOW-TO GUIDANCE ON SOLVING PROBLEMS SUCH AS: - Simple current-voltage-resistance determinators
- Power calculations
- Designing acoustical and audio systems
- Designing circuits and systems
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| | Product Details | | Author: | Stan Gibilisco | | Paperback: | 698 pages | | Publisher: | McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics | | Publication Date: | March 15, 2006 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 0071459332 | | Product Width: | 1.81 centimeters | | Product Height: | 2.25 centimeters | | Product Weight: | 0.03 pounds | | Package Length: | 9.13 inches | | Package Width: | 7.4 inches | | Package Height: | 1.34 inches | | Package Weight: | 2.25 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 28 reviews |
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102 of 102 found the following review helpful:
Good Theory...but Jun 11, 2008
By obug
Just to make this clear, I'm writing this as somebody who does NOT have a degree in Electrical Engineering. I've been trying to get into electronics for years and have tried many different books.
I'll break this review into three sections as I think this book needs three different ratings.
1. 5 stars for teaching basic electronics theory and concepts. The majority of the theory is in the first two sections of the book. After wrestling with "The Art of Electronics" and the 1st edition of "Practical Electronics for Inventors" for years this was the book that finally made sense. The chapters are well paced and the tests are a good way to help think about what you've learned.
2. 3 stars for Section 3. This is an issue because section 3 is where the book starts with diodes, transistors, and electronics circuits. As far as helping us understand electronics, this section is not even near the level of the first two sections of the book. More importantly, the author does not adequately explain the circuits presented.
3. 1 or 2 stars for teaching "Practical" skills. After moving through almost 3 sections of this book, I understand a lot of theory but can't understand what is going in a basic circuit when I look at one. This book is completely lacking in the practical aspect. I assumed all this would be explained in the third section but it isn't.
I think this would be a great first book. You will, however, need other books to learn some practical skills, which is why you wanted to get into electronics in the first place.
43 of 46 found the following review helpful:
 I've read this book more than once. Jun 30, 2007
By John Lawler
This is a great introduction to electronics. If you're just starting out in electronics this book would make a great companion to your texts.
Clear simple explainations actually make it a fun read. You can easily read this one cover to cover.
My background is in electrical/computer engineering (graduated from Purdue Cal in 1996).
38 of 41 found the following review helpful:
This will become a primary reference source on your book shelf Jul 17, 2007
By William Maloy
I bought this text to help me bone up on electronics as part of my HAM Radio advocation. I did not expect such a complete work. As I said in the title you will use this as a reference for years to come. I feel like I got more than my monies worth!
25 of 29 found the following review helpful:
 Not enough explanation May 19, 2008
By Robert Firth
"Bob"
This book is fairly comprehensive in terms of describing various electronic phenomena and the formulas which govern them. However, it is lacking in explanations of why things are the way they are. For a teach yourself guide there is not enough information to build up a good mental model of how electronic components really work. For example, this book teaches you that in a capacitor current leads the voltage by a 90 degree, but it gives absolutely no reason why this is so. If you want to learn the mathematic side of electronics this book would be a great resource, but if you want to understand how electricity and electronic components work in detail, you will be disappointed.
13 of 14 found the following review helpful:
A student who really needed a book of this type Mar 08, 2008
By E. Roberts
"make life easy"
Thanks very much for giving such a clear vision of how circuits work. I was really lost in my electronic's class. Your explanations of how voltage, resistance, and current interplay was a big help to me.
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