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John Comma Smith

Jan 1, 1970
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What would be a good book to read and or a good site to go to to learn the
basics of electronics all the way up to the designing of circuits?
Preferable in a little more down to earth way of talking about it. Thanks in
advance.

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Mike

Jan 1, 1970
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It has been my experience that some books are great in some areas, and
others great in other areas. I would recommend starting out with a book
starts out with the concept of matter and energy, which most should. Most
books should then go into explaining circuit theory (series/parallel
circuits, ohm's law, kirchoff's law, thevenin's equivalency theorem,
norton's theorem, etc.). All of this is important in understanding circuits
when you're faced with a schematic and need to figure out values at certain
points. I would probably stay away from the Navy books since they tend to
pack a lot of detail, which has required me to go to another book for an
explanation.

I purchased the "Art of Electronics" and should be receiving it in a few
days. I'll let you know how that book is, but the general consensus in this
group about the book is highly positive.

A visit to your local library would be a good first start.

Hope that helps.
Mike
 
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John Comma Smith

Jan 1, 1970
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Ok, kind of what I figured. I get basic electronics, I would just like to
read a book to better pound it into my head. Thanks for all the info, Ill
check my library tomorrow.
 
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John Comma Smith

Jan 1, 1970
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Mike said:
It has been my experience that some books are great in some areas, and
others great in other areas. I would recommend starting out with a book
starts out with the concept of matter and energy, which most should. Most
books should then go into explaining circuit theory (series/parallel
circuits, ohm's law, kirchoff's law, thevenin's equivalency theorem,
norton's theorem, etc.). All of this is important in understanding circuits
when you're faced with a schematic and need to figure out values at certain
points. I would probably stay away from the Navy books since they tend to
pack a lot of detail, which has required me to go to another book for an
explanation.

I purchased the "Art of Electronics" and should be receiving it in a few
days. I'll let you know how that book is, but the general consensus in this
group about the book is highly positive.

I read somewhere that the info in that book is a little outdated. Is it too
outdated to spend $75 on?
 
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Mike

Jan 1, 1970
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The second edition is from 1989. I went into B&N to preview the book before
I thought about purchasing it online. The geek that I am, I found the book
pretty impressive -- far more impressive than any books I've read thus far.
Still haven't received my book yet, though. The publisher of the book has a
website for this book: http://www.artofelectronics.com/

Sometimes books are rated on their material and how well they cover it. I'm
sure the book doesn't cover every aspect of electronics, but I don't know
enough about it yet to comment fully. Perhaps someone else in the group can
give more advice on the book.

Cheers,
Mike
 
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