Make: Encyclopaedia of Electronic Components Volume 1: Power Sources and Conversion by Charles Platt-

Product Overview

Want to know how to use an electronic component This first book of a three-volume set includes key information on electronics parts for your projects complete with photographs, schematics, and diagrams. You ll learn what each one does, how it works, why it s useful, and what variants exist. No matter how much you know about electronics, you ll find fascinating details you ve never come across before. Convenient, concise, well-organized, and precise Perfect for teachers, hobbyists, engineers, and students of all ages, this reference puts reliable, fact-checked information right at your fingertips whether you re refreshing your memory or exploring a component for the first time. Beginners will quickly grasp important concepts, and more experienced users will find the specific details their projects require.

– The first and only encyclopedia set on electronic components, distilled into three separate volumes
– Includes information distilled from hundreds of sources
– Parts are clearly organized by component type
– Fact-checked by expert advisors to ensure that the information is both current and accurate
– A more consistent source of information than online sources, product datasheets, and tutorials
– Each component description provides details about substitutions, common problems, and workarounds
– Volume 1 covers power, electromagnetism, and discrete semi-conductors

Applications

Hobby & Education, Embedded Design & Development