Practical Electronics for Inventors, Third Edition

Practical Electronics for Inventors, Third Edition

<h4>THE ELECTRONICS KNOW-HOW YOU NEED TO BECOME A SUCCESSFUL INVENTOR</h4> <p>"If there is a successor to <i>Make: Electronics,</i> then I believe it would have to be <i>Practical Electronics for Inventors</i>....perfect for an electrical engineering student or maybe a high school student with a strong aptitude for electronics....I’ve been anxiously awaiting this update, and it was well worth the wait."--GeekDad (Wired.com)<pi> <p>Spark your creativity and gain the electronics skills required to transform your innovative ideas into functioning gadgets. This hands-on, updated guide outlines electrical principles and provides thorough, easy-to-follow instructions, schematics, and illustrations. Find out how to select components, safely assemble circuits, perform error tests, and build plug-and-play prototypes. <i>Practical Electronics for Inventors</i>, Third Edition, features all-new chapters on sensors, microcontrollers, modular electronics, and the latest software tools.</p> <p>Coverage includes:</p> <ul> <li>Resistors, capacitors, inductors, and transformers</li> <li>Diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits</li> <li>Optoelectronics, solar cells, and phototransistors</li> <li>Sensors, GPS modules, and touch screens</li> <li>Op amps, regulators, and power supplies</li> <li>Digital electronics, LCD displays, and logic gates</li> <li>Microcontrollers and prototyping platforms, including Arduino</li> <li>DC motors, RC servos, and stepper motors</li> <li>Microphones, audio amps, and speakers</li> <li>Modular electronics and prototyping</li> </ul> </pi></p>