Beginner's Guide to Reading Schematics, Third Edition

Translate schematic diagrams into today's cutting-edge electronicsNavigate the roadmaps of simple electronic circuits and complex systems with help from an experienced engineer. With all-new art and demo circuits you can build, this hands-on, illustrated guide explains how to understand and create high-precision electronics diagrams. Find out how to identify parts and connections, decipher element ratings, and apply diagram-based information in your own projects. Beginner s Guide to Reading Schematics, Third Edition, also contains valuable appendices covering symbols and resistor color codes.Featuring detailed coverage of: Schematic, block, and pictorial diagramsResistors and capacitorsInductors and transformersSwitches, conductors, and cablesDiodes, transistors, and logic gatesElectron tubesCells and batteriesVoltage dividers and reducersBreadboards and wire wrappingElectronics troubleshooting