Practical Electronics Handbook
- 6th Edition - December 1, 2006
- Imprint: Newnes
- Author: Ian Sinclair
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 8 0 7 1 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 4 6 9 5 1 - 5
Ian Sinclair's Practical Electronics Handbook combines a wealth useful day-to-day electronics information, concise explanations and practical guidance in this essential compan… Read more
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Request a sales quoteIan Sinclair's Practical Electronics Handbook combines a wealth useful day-to-day electronics information, concise explanations and practical guidance in this essential companion to anyone involved in electronics design and construction. The compact collection of key data, fundamental principles and circuit design basics provides an ideal reference for a wide range of students, enthusiasts, technicians and practitioners of electronics who have progressed beyond the basics. The sixth edition is updated throughout with new material on microcontrollers and computer assistance, and a new chapter on digital signal processing.
- Invaluable handbook and reference for hobbyists, students and technicians
- Essential day-to-day electronics information, clear explanations and practical guidance in one compact volume
- Assumes some previous electronics knowledge but coverage to interest beginners and professionals alike
Hobbyists, students, technicians and other professionals with some electronics knowledge. Anyone involved in post-basic practical electronics work
Chapter 1: ResistorsPassive componentsResistorsResistivityResistivity calculationsResistor constructionTolerances and E-seriesResistance value codingSurface mounted resistorsResistor characteristicsDissipation and temperature riseVariables and lawsResistors in circuitKirchoff's lawThe superposition theoremThevenin's theoremThermistorsVariation of resistance with temperaureChapter 2: CapacitorsCapacitanceThe parallel-plate capacitorConstructionOther capacitor characteristicsEnergy and charge storageTime constantsReactanceCR circuitsChapter 3: Inductive and Tuned Circuit ComponentsInductorsTransformersSignal-matching transformersMains transformersOther transformer typesSurface-mounted inductorsInductance calculationsUntuned transformersInductive reactanceLCR circuitsCoupled tuned circuitsQuartz crystalsTemperature effectsWave filtersChapter 4: Chemical Cells and BatteriesIntroductionPrimary and secondary cellsBattery connectionsSimple cellThe Leclanche cellThe alkaline primary cellsMiniature (button) cellsLithium cellsSecondary cellsNickel-cadmium cellsLithium-ion rechargeable cellsChapter 5: Active Discrete ComponentsDiodesVaractor diodesSchottky diodesLEDsPhotodiodesTransient voltage suppressors (TVs)Typical diode circuitsTransistorsBias for linear amplifiersTransistor parameters and linear amplifier gainTransistor packagingNoiseVoltage gainOther bipolar transistor typesDarlington pair circuitField-effect transistorsFET Handling problemsNegative feedbackHeatsinksSwitching circuitsOther switiching devicesDiode and transistor codingChapter 6: Linear ICsOverviewThe 741 op-ampGain and bandwidthOffsetBias methodsBasic circuitsGeneral notes on op-amp circuitsModern op-ampsOther operational amplifier circuitsModern op-ampsOther operational amplifier circuitsCurrent differencing amplifiersOther linear amplifier ICsPhase-locked loopsWaveform generatorsActive and switched capacitor filtersVoltage regulator ICsAdjustable regulator circuitsThe 555 timerChapter 7: Familiar Linear CircuitsOverview Discrete transistor circuitsAudio circuitsSimple active filtersCircuits for audio output stagesClass D amplifiersWideband voltage amplification circuitsSine wave and other oscillator circuitsOther crystal oscillatorsAstable, monostable and bistable circuitsRadio-frequancy circuitsModulation circuitsOptical circuitsLinear power supply circuitsSwitch-mode power suppliesChapter 8: Sensors and TransducersIntroductionStrain and pressureDirection and motionLight, UV and IR radiationTemperatureSoundChapter 9: Digital LogicIntroductionLogic familiesOther logic familiesCombinational logicNumer basesSequential logicCounters and dividersChapter 10: Programmable DevicesMemoryRead-only memory (ROM)Programmable read-only memory (PROM)Volatile memory (RAM)Programmable logicComplex programmable logic devices (CPLD)Field programmable gate array (FPGA)Hardware description language (HDL)Other programmable devicesOther applications of memory devicesUseful websitesChapter 11: Microprocessors and MicrocontrollersIntroductionBinary stored program computersVon Neumann and Harvard architectureMicroprocessor systemsPower-up reset and program executionProgrammingThe ARM processorDeveloping microprocessor hardwareElectromagnetic compatibilityMicrocontroller manufacturersChapter 12: Microprocessor InterfacingOutput circuitsDisplay devicesLight-emitting diode (LED) displaysLiquid crystal displays (LCDs)Input circuitsSwitchesChapter 13: Data convertersIntroductionDigital-to-analogue converters (DACs)Digital potentiometerBinary weighted resistor converterThe R2R ladderCharge distribution DACPulse width modulatorReconstruction filterAnalogue-to-digital convertersResolution and quantizationSamplingAliasingSuccessive approximation analogue-to-digital converterSigma-Delta ADC (over sampling or bitstream converter)Dual-slope ADCVoltage references for analogue-to-digital convertersPCB layoutConnecting a serial ADC to a PCUseful websitesChapter 14: Transferring Digital DataIntroductionParallel transferIEEE 1284 Centronics printer interfaceThe IEEE-488 busSerial transferEIA/TIA 232E serial interfaceRS-422/RS-485Wireless linksInfra-redAudio frequency signallingBase-band signallingError detection and correctionUseful websitesChapter 15: Microcontroller ApplicationsIntroductionConfigurationClockInternal RC oscillatorWatchdog and sleepPower-up resetSetting up I/O portsIntegrated peripheralsCounter timerPulse width modulatorSerial interfacesUART/USARTSPI/I2C BusInterruptsImplementing serial output in softwareConverting binary data to ASCII hexUseful websitesChapter 16: Digital Signal ProcessingIntroductionLow-pass and high-pass filtersFinite impulse response (FIR) filtersQuantizationSaturated arithmeticTruncationBandpass and notch filtersInfinite impulse response (IIR) filtersOther applicationsDesign toolsFurther readingChapter 17: Computer Aids to Circuit DesignIntroductionSchematic captureLibrariesConnectionsNet namesVirtual wiringNet listsPrintingSimulationAnalysisDC analysisTemperature sweepAC analysisTransient analysisPCB layoutDesign rulesGerber and NC drill fire checkingDesktop routing machinesUseful websitesChapter 18: Connectors, Prototyping and Mechanical ConstructionHardwareVideo connectorsAudio connactorsControl knobs and switchesSwitchesCabinets and casesHandlingHeat dissipationConstructing circuitsSoldering and unsolderingDesolderingOther soldering toolsChapter 19: Testing and TroubleshootingIntroductionTest equipmentTest leadsPower supplies and battery packsDigital multimetersLCR meterOscilloscopeSignal generatorTemperature testingMains workTestingFurther readingAppendix A: Standard Metric Wire TableAppendix B: Arithmetic and Logic Instructions TablesAppendix C: Hex Record FormatsAppendix D: Gerber Data FormatAppendix E: Pinout Information LinksAppendix F: SMT Packages and Guides
- Edition: 6
- Published: December 1, 2006
- No. of pages (Paperback): 592
- No. of pages (eBook): 480
- Imprint: Newnes
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780750680714
- eBook ISBN: 9780080469515
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Ian Sinclair
Ian Sinclair was born in 1932 in Tayport, Fife, and graduated from the University of St. Andrews in 1956. In that year, he joined the English Electric Valve Co. in Chelmsford, Essex, to work on the design of specialised cathode-ray tubes, and later on small transmitting valves and TV transmitting tubes. In 1966, he became an assistant lecturer at Hornchurch Technical College, and in 1967 joined the staff of Braintree College of F.E. as a lecturer. His first book, “Understanding Electronic Components” was published in 1972, and he has been writing ever since, particularly for the novice in Electronics or Computing. The interest in computing arose after seeing a Tandy TRS80 in San Francisco in 1977, and of his 204 published books, about half have been on computing topics, starting with a guide to Microsoft Basic on the TRS80 in 1979. He left teaching in 1984 to concentrate entirely on writing, and has also gained experience in computer typesetting, particularly for mathematical texts. He has recently visited Seattle to see Microsoft at work, and to remind them that he has been using Microsoft products longer than most Microsoft employees can remember. Ian Sinclair is the author of the following Made Simple books: Lotus 1-2-3- (2.4 DOS version) MS-DOS (up to version 6.22) PagePlus for Windows 3.1 Hard drives He is also the author of many other books published under our Newnes imprint.Visit Ian's website at http://website.lineone.net/~ian_sinclair
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Long-standing technical author, UK