[PDF] Understanding DC Circuits by Dale R. Patrick Stephen W. Fardo

PREFACE

Understanding DC Circuits is an introductory textual content that gives protection of the varied matters within the area of direct present (de) electronics. The important thing ideas offered on this ebook are mentioned in a simplified method that significantly enhances studying. The usage of arithmetic is mentioned clearly by means of purposes and illustrations. Each unit is organized in a step-by-step development of ideas and idea. Every unit begins with a unit introduction and unit goals.

A dialogue of necessary ideas and theories follows. Quite a few self-examinations with solutions supplied are built-in into every chapter to strengthen studying. Experimental actions with elements and gear listed are included with every unit to assist college students study electronics by means of sensible experimental purposes. The ultimate studying exercise for every unit is a unit examination, which incorporates a minimum of twenty goal, a number of selection questions. Definitions of necessary phrases are offered initially of every unit. A number of appendices seem on the finish of the ebook to assist college students in performing experimental actions. The expense of the gear required for the experiments is stored to a minimal.

A complete components record is supplied, as is info on electronics distributors. The experiments prompt are low-cost actions that may be carried out within the residence or a college laboratory. They’re quite simple and simple to grasp and emphasize troubleshooting ideas. The experiments enable college students to develop an understanding of the matters mentioned in every unit.

They’re meant as an necessary complement to studying. Electronics will be discovered experimentally at a low value by means of completion of those labs. Appendices coping with electronics symbols, security, and soldering are supplied for straightforward reference. This textbook is organized in an easy-to-understand format. It may be used to accumulate a fundamental understanding of electronics within the residence, faculty, or office. The group of the ebook permits college students to progress at their very own tempo within the examine of electronics. As college students progress, they could want to buy numerous sorts of check gear at various levels of expense.  As college students progress, they could want to buy numerous sorts of check gear at various levels of expense.

A number of supplemental supplies can be found to supply an assist to efficient studying. These embody the next:

1. Teacher’s Useful resource Guide-provides the trainer with solutions to all unit examinations and prompt information for experimental actions, together with a complete evaluation of every experiment.

2. Teacher’s Transparency Masters enlarged reproductions of chosen illustrations used within the textbook which are appropriate to be used for transparency preparation for sophistication displays.

3. Teacher’s Check Merchandise File-provides the trainer with many goal, a number of selection questions to be used with every unit of instruction. These dietary supplements are extraordinarily useful for instructors organizing electronics lessons. The entire educational cycle, from goals to analysis, is included on this ebook. We hope one can find Understanding DC Circuits straightforward to grasp and that you’re profitable in your pursuit of information in an thrilling technical space. Electronics is a particularly huge and attention-grabbing area of examine. This ebook supplies a basis for understanding electronics expertise.

Book Description:

Understanding DC Circuits covers the first half of a basic electronic circuits theory course, integrating theory and laboratory practice into a single text. Several key features in each unit make this an excellent teaching tool: objectives, key terms, self-tests, lab experiments, and a unit exam.

Understanding DC Circuits is designed with the electronics beginner and student in mind. The authors use a practical approach, exposing the reader to the systems that are built with DC circuits, making it easy for beginners to master even complex concepts in electronics while gradually building their knowledge base of both theory and applications. Each chapter includes easy-to-read text accompanied by clear and concise graphics fully explaining each concept before moving onto the next. The authors have provided section quizzes and chapter tests so the readers can monitor their progress and review any sections before moving onto the next chapter. Each chapter also includes several electronics experiments, allowing the reader to build small circuits and low-cost projects for the added bonus of hands-on experience in DC electronics.

Understanding DC Circuits fully covers dozens of topics including energy and matter; static electricity; electrical current; conductors; insulators; voltage; resistance; schematic diagrams and symbols; wiring diagrams; block diagrams; batteries; tools and equipment; test and measurement; series circuits; parallel circuits; magnetism; electromagnetism; inductance; capacitance; soldering techniques; circuit troubleshooting; basic electrical safety; plus much more.

Integrates theory and lab experiments

Contains course and learning objectives and self-quizzes

Heavily illustrated

Understanding DC Circuits PDF

Author(s): Dale Patrick, Stephen Fardo

Publisher: Newnes, Year: 1999

ISBN: 0750671106