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Foundations of electronics
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Thomson Delmar Learning
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c2007
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English
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Table of Contents
From the Book - 5th ed.
Preface
Introduction
Part I. Foundational Concepts
Chapter 1. Basic Concepts of Electricity
1-1. General Information Regarding the Field of Electronics
1-2. Definition, Physical, and Chemical States of Matter
1-3. Composition of Matter
1-4. Structure of the Atom
1-5. Concept of the Electron Theory
1-6. Ions
1-7. Energies That Change Electrical Balance
1-8. Conductors, Semiconductors, and Insulators
1-9. Sample of an Electrical System
1-10. Basic Principles of Static Electricity
1-11. Electrical Potential
1-12. Charges in Motion
1-13. Three Important Electrical Quantities
1-14. Basic Electrical Circuit
Summary
Formulas and Sample Calculator Sequences
Review Questions
Analysis Questions
Chapter 2. Electrical Quantities and Components
2-1. Basic Electrical Units and Abbreviations
2-2. Using the Metric System to Help
2-3. Conductors and Their Characteristics
2-4. Resistors
2-5. Resistor Color Code
2-6. Measuring Voltage, Current, and Resistance with Meters
2-7. Diagrams Used for Electronic Shorthand
Summary
Formulas and Sample Calculator Sequences
Review Questions
Analysis Questions
Performance Projects Correlation Chart
Part II. Basic Circuit Analysis
Chapter 3. Ohm's Law
3-1. Ohm's Law and Relationships between Electrical Quantities
3-2. Three Common Arrangements for the Ohm's Law Equation
3-3. Sample Application of Metric Prefixes and Powers of 10
3-4. Direction of Current Flow
3-5. Polarity and Voltage
3-6. Comparison of Circuit Current Directions from DC and AC Sources
3-7. Work, Energy, and Power
3-8. Measuring Electrical Energy Consumption
3-9. Commonly Used Versions of Ohm's Law and Power Formulas
Summary
Formulas and Sample Calculator Sequences
Using Excel
Review Questions
Problems
Analysis Questions
Performance Projects Correlation Chart
Chapter 4. Series Circuits
4-1. Definition and Characteristics of a Series Circuit
4-2. Resistance in Series Circuits
4-3. Voltage in Series Circuits
4-4. Kirchhoff's Voltage Law
4-5. Power in Series Circuits
4-6. Effects of Opens in Series Circuits and Troubleshooting Hints
4-7. Effects of Shorts in Series Circuits and Troubleshooting Hints
4-8. Designing a Series Circuit to Specifications
4-9. Special Applications
4-10. Critical Thinking and the SIMPLER Troubleshooting Sequence
4-11. Introduction to Troubleshooting Skills
4-12. The SIMPLER Sequence for Troubleshooting
4-13. Troubleshooting Levels
4-14. A "Systems" Approach to Troubleshooting
4-15. Using the SIMPLER Sequence: (A Closer Look at Component-Level Troubleshooting) a Single-Component Example
Summary
Formulas and Sample Calculator Sequences
Using Excel
Review Questions
Problems
Analysis Questions
MultiSIM Exercise
Performance Projects Correlation Chart
Troubleshooting Challenge: Challenge Circuit 1
Troubleshooting Challenge: Challenge Circuit 2
Chapter 5. Parallel Circuits
5-1. Definition and Characteristics of a Parallel Circuit
5-2. Voltage in Parallel Circuits
5-3. Current in Parallel Circuits
5-4. Kirchhoff's Current Law
5-5. Resistance in Parallel Circuits
5-6. Methods to Calculate Total Resistance (R[subscript T])
5-7. Power in Parallel Circuits
5-8. Effects of Opens in Parallel Circuits and Troubleshooting Hints
5-9. Effects of Shorts in Parallel Circuits and Troubleshooting Hints
5-10. Similarities and Differences between Series and Parallel Circuits
5-11. Designing a Parallel Circuit to Specifications
5-12. Sources in Parallel
5-13. Current Dividers
Summary
Formulas and Sample Calculator Sequences
Using Excel
Review Questions
Problems
Analysis Questions
MultiSIM Exercise
Performance Projects Correlation Chart
Troubleshooting Challenge: Challenge Circuit 3
Troubleshooting Challenge: Challenge Circuit 4
Chapter 6. Series-Parallel Circuits
6-1. What Is a Series-Parallel Circuit?
6-2. Approaches to Recognize and Analyze Series and Parallel Circuit Portions
6-3. Total Resistance in Series-Parallel Circuits
6-4. Current in Series-Parallel Circuits
6-5. Voltage in Series-Parallel Circuits
6-6. Power in Series-Parallel Circuits
6-7. Effects of Opens in Series-Parallel Circuits and Troubleshooting Hints
6-8. Effects of Shorts in Series-Parallel Circuits and Troubleshooting Hints
6-9. Designing a Series-Parallel Circuit to Specifications
6-10. Loaded Voltage Dividers
6-11. The Wheatstone Bridge Circuit
Summary
Formulas and Sample Calculator Sequences
Using Excel
Review Questions
Problems
Analysis Questions
MultiSIM Exercise
Performance Projects Correlation Chart
Troubleshooting Challenge: Challenge Circuit 5
Troubleshooting Challenge: Challenge Circuit 6
Part III. Producing and Measuring Electrical Quantities
Chapter 7. Basic Network Theorems
7-1. Some Important Terms
7-2. Maximum Power Transfer Theorem
7-3. Superposition Theorem
7-4. Thevenin's Theorem
7-5. Norton's Theorem
7-6. Converting Norton and Thevenin Equivalent Parameters
Summary
Formulas and Sample Calculator Sequences
Using Excel
Review Questions
Problems
Analysis Questions
MultiSIM Exercise
Performance Projects Correlation Chart
Chapter 8. Network Analysis Techniques
8-1. Assumed Loop or Mesh Current Analysis Approach
8-2. Nodal Analysis Approach
8-3. Conversions of Delta and Wye Networks
Summary
Formulas and Sample Calculator Sequences
Using Excel
Review Questions
Problems
Analysis Questions
MultiSIM Exercise
Performance Projects Correlation Chart
Chapter 9. Magnetism and Electromagnetism
9-1. Background Information
9-2. Fundamental Laws, Rules, and Terms to Describe Magnetism
9-3. Elemental Electromagnetism
9-4. Important Magnetic Units, Terms, Symbols, and Formulas
9-5. Practical Considerations about Core Materials
9-6. The B-H Curve
9-7. The Hysteresis Loop
9-8. Induction and Related Effects
9-9. Faraday's Law
9-10. Lenz's Law and Reciprocal Effects of Motors and Generators
9-11. Some Practical Applications of Magnetism
9-12. Other Topics Related to Magnetism
Summary
Formulas and Sample Calculator Sequences
Using Excel
Review Questions
Problems
Chapter 10. Measuring Instruments
10-1. Digital Multimeters (DMMs)
10-2. Analog Multimeters (VOMs)
10-3. Voltmeter Loading Effects
10-4. Special Purpose Measuring Devices
10-5. Troubleshooting Hints and Useful Measuring Techniques
10-6. Closing Comments about Measuring Instruments
Summary
Review Questions
Analysis Questions
Chapter 11. Basic AC Quantities
11-1. Background Information
11-2. Generating an AC Voltage
11-3. Rate of Change
11-4. Introductory Information Summary Regarding AC Sine-Wave Signals
11-5. Some Basic Sine-Wave Waveform Descriptors
11-6. Period and Frequency
11-7. Phase Relationships
11-8. Important AC Sine-Wave Current and Voltage Values
11-9. The Purely Resistive AC Circuit
11-10. Other Periodic Waveforms
Summary
Formulas and Sample Calculator Sequences
Using Excel
Review Questions
Problems
Analysis Questions
Chapter 12. The Oscilloscope
12-1. Background Information
12-2. Key Sections of the Scope
12-3. Combining Horizontal and Vertical Signals to View a Waveform
12-4. Measuring Voltage and Determining Current with the Scope
12-5. Using the Scope for Phase Comparisons
12-6. Determining Frequency with the Scope
12-7. A Test Device Often Used with Circuits and Scopes
Summary
Review Questions
Problems
Analysis Questions
Performance Projects Correlation Chart
Troubleshooting Challenge: Challenge Circuit 7
Part IV. Reactive Components
Chapter 13. Inductance
13-1. Background Information
13-2. Review of Faraday's and Lenz's Laws
13-3. Self-Inductance
13-4. Factors That Determine Inductance Value of Inductors
13-5. Inductors in Series and Parallel
13-6. Energy Stored in the Inductor's Magnetic Field
13-7. The L/R Time Constant
13-8. Using Epsilon ([epsilon]) to Help Calculate Circuit Parameters
13-9. Summary Comments about Inductors
13-10. Troubleshooting Hints
Summary
Formulas and Sample Calculator Sequences
Using Excel
Review Questions
Problems
Analysis Questions
Performance Projects Correlation Chart
Chapter 14. Inductive Reactance in AC
14-1. V and I Relationships in a Purely Resistive AC Circuit
14-2. V and I Relationships in a Purely Inductive AC Circuit
14-3. Concept of Inductive Reactance
14-4. Relationship of X[subscript L] to Inductance Value
14-5. Relationship of X[subscript L] to Frequency of AC
14-6. Methods to Calculate X[subscript L]
14-7. Inductive Reactances in Series and Parallel
14-8. Summarizing Comments about Inductors Related to Inductive Reactance
14-9. Inductor Q Factor
Summary
Formulas and Sample Calculator Sequences
Using Excel
Review Questions
Problems
Analysis Questions
Performance Projects Correlation Chart
Troubleshooting Challenge: Challenge Circuit 8
Chapter 15. RL Circuits in AC
15-1. Review of Simple R and L Circuits
15-2. Using Vectors to Describe and Determine Magnitude and Direction
15-3. Introduction to Basic AC Circuit Analysis Techniques
15-4. Fundamental Analysis of Series RL Circuits
15-5. Fundamental Analysis of Parallel RL Circuits
15-6. Examples of Practical Applications for Inductors and RL Circuits
Summary
Formulas and Sample Calculator Sequences
Using Excel
Review Questions
Problems
Analysis Questions
MultiSIM Exercise
Performance Projects Correlation Chart
Troubleshooting Challenge: Challenge Circuit 9
Chapter 16. Basic Transformer Characteristics
16-1. Background Information
16-2. Coefficient of Coupling
16-3. Mutual Inductance and Transformer Action
16-4. Mutual Inductance between Coils Other Than Transformers
16-5. Important Transformer Ratios
16-6. Transformer Losses
16-7. Characteristics of Selected Transformers
16-8. Troubleshooting Hints
Summary
Formulas and Sample Calculator Sequences
Using Excel
Review Questions
Problems
Analysis Questions
Performance Projects Correlation Chart
Chapter 17. Capacitance
17-1. Definition and Description of a Capacitor
17-2. The Electrostatic Field
17-3. Charging and Discharging Action
17-4. The Unit of Capacitance
17-5. Energy Stored in Capacitor's Electrostatic Field
17-6. Factors Affecting Capacitance Value
17-7. Capacitance Formulas
17-8. Total Capacitance in Series and Parallel
17-9. Finding Voltage When Three or More Capacitors Are in Series
17-10. The RC Time Constant
17-11. Types of Capacitors
17-12. Typical Color Codes
17-13. Typical Problems and Troubleshooting Techniques
Summary
Formulas and Sample Calculator Sequences
Using Excel
Review Questions
Problems
Analysis Questions
Performance Projects Correlation Chart
Troubleshooting Challenge: Challenge Circuit 10
Chapter 18. Capacitive Reactance in AC
18-1. V and I Relationships in a Purely Resistive AC Circuit
18-2. V and I Relationships in a Purely Capacitive AC Circuit
18-3. Concept of Capacitive Reactance
18-4. Relationship of X[subscript C] to Capacitance Value
18-5. Relationship of X[subscript C] to Frequency of AC
18-6. Methods to Calculate X[subscript C]
18-7. Capacitive Reactances in Series and Parallel
18-8. Voltages, Currents, and Capacitive Reactances
18-9. Final Comments about Capacitors and Capacitive Reactance
Summary
Formulas and Sample Calculator Sequences
Using Excel
Review Questions
Problems
Analysis Questions
Performance Projects Correlation Chart
Troubleshooting Challenge: Challenge Circuit 11
Chapter 19. RC Circuits in AC
19-1. Review of Simple R and C Circuits
19-2. Series RC Circuit Analysis
19-3. Phase-Shift Applications of Series RC Networks
19-4. Parallel RC Circuit Analysis
19-5. Similarities and Differences between RC and RL Circuits
19-6. Linear Waveshaping and Nonsinusoidal Waveforms
19-7. Other Applications of RC Circuits
19-8. Troubleshooting Hints and Considerations for RC Circuits
Summary
Formulas and Sample Calculator Sequences
Using Excel
Review Questions
Problems
Analysis Questions
MultiSIM Exercise
Performance Projects Correlation Chart
Chapter 20. RLC Circuit Analysis
20-1. Basic RLC Circuit Analysis
20-2. The Series RLC Circuit
20-3. The Parallel RLC Circuit
20-4. Power in AC Circuits
20-5. Rectangular and Polar Vector Analysis
20-6. Algebraic Operations
20-7. Application of Rectangular and Polar Analysis
Summary
Formulas and Sample Calculator Sequences
Using Excel
Review Questions
Problems
Analysis Questions
Troubleshooting Challenge: Challenge Circuit 12
Chapter 21. Series and Parallel Resonance
21-1. X[subscript L], X[subscript C], and Frequency
21-2. Series Resonance Characteristics
21-3. The Resonant Frequency Formula
21-4. Some Resonance Curves
21-5. Q and Resonant Rise of Voltage
21-6. Parallel Resonance Characteristics
21-7. Parallel Resonance Formulas
21-8. Effect of a Coupled Load on the Tuned Circuit
21-9. Q and the Resonant Rise of Impedance
21-10. Selectivity, Bandwidth, and Bandpass
21-11. Measurements Related to Resonant Circuits
21-12. Special Notations about Single Components
21-13. Filter Applications of Nonresonant and Resonant RLC Circuits
Summary
Formulas and Sample Calculator Sequences
Using Excel
Review Questions
Problems
Analysis Questions
MultiSIM Exercise
Performance Projects Correlation Chart
Troubleshooting Challenge: Challenge Circuit 13
Troubleshooting Challenge: Challenge Circuit 14
Appendix A. Color Codes
Appendix B. Answers
Appendix C. Troubleshooting Challenge Test Results
Appendix D. Using the Excel Formulas Templates Files
Appendix E. Copper-Wire Table
Appendix F. Useful Conversion Factors
Appendix G. Schematic Symbols
Appendix H. Glossary
Index
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141800538
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9781418005382
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