A richly illustrated, step-by-step guide to key circuitbuilding techniques Circuits are the backbone of any electronic device. This practical tutorial gives electronic hobbyists the practical, hands-on instruction they need to tackle the complexities of creating their own circuits. It breaks the process down into distinct, easy-to-follow stages, from creating initial circuit designs, soldering, and finalizing designs to creating schematics and breadboards, testing, and troubleshooting. Diagrams and photos throughout-including 16 pages in full color-help readers understand each step and complete a fully functional electronic device. H. Ward Silver (Vashon, WA) has more than 20 years' experience as a design engineer. He is the author of Ham Radio For Dummies (0-7645-5987-7) and Two-Way Radios and Scanners For Dummies (0-7645-9582-2).
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0470173424
ISBN-13
9780470173428
eBay Product ID (ePID)
60655001
Product Key Features
Book Title
Circuitbuilding Do-It-Yourself for Dummies
Number of Pages
416 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2008
Topic
Electronics / Circuits / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering
Author
H. Ward Silver
Format
Perfect
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
24.1 Oz
Item Length
9.8 in
Item Width
7.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
621.3815
Lc Classification Number
Tk7867
Table of Content
Introduction 1 Part I: Working Basics for Electronic-ers 5 Chapter 1: The Toolbox 7 Chapter 2: Basic Techniques 23 Part II: Building Circuits 41 Chapter 3: Using a Solderless Breadboard 43 Chapter 4: Building a Printed Circuit Board 59 Chapter 5: Building a Prototype 73 Chapter 6: Building from a Published Schematic 95 Part III: Cables and Connectors 127 Chapter 7: Terminals and Connectors 129 Chapter 8: Wiring for Wireless Radio 159 Chapter 9: Mastering Power 185 Chapter 10: Audio and Sensitive Connections 205 Part IV: Measuring and Testing 231 Chapter 11: Meet the Test Equipment 233 Chapter 12: Measurements That Test Your Circuits and Projects 251 Part V: Maintaining Electronic Equipment 287 Chapter 13: Who Let the Smoke Out? 289 Chapter 14: Maintaining Your Cool (Stuff) 307 Chapter 15: Getting a Charge Out of Batteries 317 Chapter 16: Electronics in Motion 329 Chapter 17: Getting Rid of Interference and Noise 337 Part VI: The Part of Tens 347 Chapter 18: Ten Circuitbuilding Secrets 349 Chapter 19: Ten Circuit First-Aid Techniques and Supplies 353 Glossary 357 Appendix A: Circuitbuilding Resources 365 Index 373