Audel Basic Electronics

Audel Basic Electronics

by Paul Rosenberg
Audel Basic Electronics

Audel Basic Electronics

by Paul Rosenberg

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Overview

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Over the past hundred years, electronic technology—especially digital—has transformed our world. If you're in the electrical trade or studying to be, there's a lot to learn and even more to keep up with. You need a directory of the basics, with chapter summaries, common symbols and abbreviations, a glossary, and more—one that's both study guide and ready reference. Here it is.
* Understand Ohm's Law, magnetism, insulators, and conductors
* Review circuit diagrams and principles of parallel circuits
* Examine electromagnetic induction, capacitance, and resistance
* Explore fiber optics, LED, laser, and radio wave technologies
* Delve into digital electronics, including logic circuits and binary code
* Learn information vital to maintaining and repairing audio systems and televisions
* Enhance your knowledge of computer electronics

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780764579004
Publisher: Wiley
Publication date: 05/13/2005
Series: Audel Technical Trades Series , #29
Pages: 480
Sales rank: 536,187
Product dimensions: 8.24(w) x 5.22(h) x 1.01(d)

About the Author

Paul Rosenberg is a leading voice in the electrical industry. A master electrician, he is an instructor at Iowa State University and has written for many major industry publications. He is the author of several Audel electrical guides, including Audel Electrician's Pocket Manual, 2nd Edition.

Table of Contents

About the Author xiv

Chapter 1 What Is Electricity? 01

The Invisible Force 01

Amazing Usefulness 02

The Invisible Twin 03

Devices That Do Intelligent Work 04

Summary 04

Review Questions 05

Chapter 2 The Primary Factors 07

The Three Primaries 07

Origins Inside of Atoms 09

Key Terms 09

The Basic Structure of an Atom 15

Current 16

Voltage 17

Resistance 18

Ohm’s Law 19

Analogy of Ohm’s Law 20

Illustrations of Ohm’s Law 21

The Ohm’s Law Circle 23

Power 24

Magnetism 26

Magnetic Poles 27

Magnetic and Nonmagnetic Substances 28

The Earth as a Magnet 28

Magnetic Lines of Force 29

The Molecular Origins of Magnetism 30

The Strength of a Magnet 31

The Lifting Power of a Magnet 31

Static Electricity 34

Types of Current 38

Insulators and Conductors 40

Electromagnetism 41

Galvanoscope 47

Solenoids 47

Summary 49

Review Questions 49

Exercises 50

Chapter 3 Circuits 51

Open and Closed Circuits 51

Series and Parallel Circuits 52

Series Circuits 52

Parallel Circuits 52

Series-Parallel Circuits 53

Short Circuits 54

Circuit Diagrams 56

Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law 58

Voltage Measurements with Respect to Ground 60

Batteries 61

Principles of Parallel Circuits 68

Shortcuts for Parallel Circuits 70

Kirchhoff’s Current Law for Parallel Circuits 71

Practical Problems in Parallel Circuits 72

Parallel Connection of Cells 74

Principles of Series-Parallel Circuits 76

Kirchhoff’s Current Law for Series-Parallel Circuits 77

Series-Parallel Connection of Cells 78

Circuit Reduction 79

Power in a Series-Parallel Circuit 82

Three-Wire Distribution Circuit 83

Thevenin’s Theorum 88

Summary 91

Review Questions 92

Exercises 93

Chapter 4 Alternating Current 95

Alternating Current Characteristics 95

Frequency 95

Instantaneous and Effective Voltages 95

Ohm’s Law in AC Circuits 98

Power Laws in Resistive AC Circuits 100

Combining AC Voltages 103

Inductive and Capacitive Circuits 108

Inductive Circuits 109

Power in an Inductive Circuit 113

Resistance in an AC Circuit 115

Capacitive Reactance 119

Capacitive Reactance and Resistance in Series 123

Inductance, Capacitance, and Resistance in Series 127

Inductance and Resistance in Parallel 130

Capacitance and Resistance in Parallel 132

Inductance, Capacitance, and Resistance in Parallel 134

Principles of Electromagnetic Induction 135

Laws of Electromagnetic Induction 136

Self-Induction of a Coil 139

Transformers 142

Reversal of Induced Secondary Voltage 150

Transformer Operation 151

Windings and Voltages 152

Recap and Formulas 155

The Primaries 155

Ohm’s Law 156

Reactance 158

Series Circuits 161

Parallel Circuits 162

Series-Parallel Circuits 164

Formulas 166

Summary 166

Review Questions 168

Exercises 169

Chapter 5 Resonance 171

RC Circuits 172

RCL Circuit 173

Parallel LC Circuit 177

Series Resonant Circuits 178

Parallel Resonant Circuits 180

Uses of Series and Parallel Resonant Circuits 181

Summary 183

Review Questions 183

Exercises 184

Chapter 6 Semiconductors 185

Doping and Molecular Structure 185

P and N Types 186

Vacuum Tube Devices 186

The PN Junction 189

Holes 191

How the PN Junction Works 192

PNP Junctions 194

Transistors 197

Summary 198

Review Questions 200

Exercises 200

Chapter 7 Semiconductor Devices 201

Diodes 201

Diode Applications 202

Types of Diodes 202

Transistors 207

Transistor Applications 209

Types of Transistors 209

Thyristors 213

Triacs 215

Summary 215

Review Questions 216

Exercises 216

Chapter 8 Optoelectronics 217

The Origins of Light 217

The Nature of Light 218

Wavelength 219

Intensity 221

Optoelectronic Devices 221

Photodiodes 221

Phototransistors 222

Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) 222

Laser Diodes 222

Optical Isolators 222

Photoresistors 223

Photomultipliers 223

Charge-Coupled Devices (CCDs) 223

Summary 224

Review Questions 225

Exercises 226

Chapter 9 Circuit Components 227

Conductors 227

Copper Wire 227

Other Conductors 230

Cables 230

Connections 230

Soldering 231

Crimp Connectors 231

Switches 232

Fuses 234

Resistors 236

Capacitors 237

Inductors 238

Relays 238

Transformers 243

Overcurrent Protection 244

Installation 245

Power Supplies 246

Working with Electronic Components 247

Printed Circuit Boards 248

Grounding 249

Grounding Requirements 250

Summary 250

Review Questions 252

Exercises 252

Chapter 10 Filters 253

Types of Filters 255

Low-Pass Filters 256

High-Pass Filters 258

Band-Pass Filters 260

Notch Filters 261

Summary 262

Review Questions 263

Exercises 263

Chapter 11 Amplifiers 265

Signal Distortion 265

Amplitude Distortion 266

Frequency Distortion 266

Clipping 266

Crossover Distortion 267

Phase Distortion 267

Heterodyning 267

Amplifier Classes 268

Class A Amplifiers 268

Class B Amplifiers 269

Class C Amplifiers 269

Transistor Coupling 270

Direct Coupling 270

RC Coupling 270

Transformer Coupling 271

Impedance Coupling 272

Transistor Amplifiers 272

Common-Base Circuits 272

Common-Emitter Circuits 273

Common-Collector Circuits 273

Op-amps 274

Summary 276

Review Questions 277

Exercises 278

Chapter 12 Oscillators 279

The Tank Circuit 279

Timing 280

Positive Feedback 281

RC Timers 281

Types of Oscillators 283

Tuned-Base Oscillator 283

RC Relaxation Oscillator 283

Crystal Oscillators 285

Additional Oscillators 286

Summary 286

Review Questions 288

Exercises 288

Chapter 13 Digital Electronics 289

Digital and Data 289

Binary Code 289

Sending Binary Numbers 290

Basic Logic Circuits 292

Transistor Gates 294

Combination Logic Circuits 296

Sequential Logic Circuits 298

Combination Logic Circuits 302

Integrated Circuits 304

Linear and Digital 306

Summary 306

Review Questions 308

Exercises 309

Chapter 14 Fiber Optics 311

Light Recap 311

Sending Light through Glass Fibers 312

Optical-Signal Transmission 313

Attenuation and Dispersion 313

Internal Reflection 315

Types of Fibers 316

Transmission Devices and Methods 318

Decibels 318

Optical System Materials 319

Light Sources 320

Cabling 321

Connectors 322

Splices 323

Receivers 324

Testing 324

Continuity Testing 324

Power Testing 324

OTDR Testing 329

Optical System Parameters 329

Summary 329

Review Questions 332

Exercises 333

Chapter 15 Radio Transmission 335

Early Development 335

Radio Waves and Propagation 336

Tuned Circuits 340

Oscillators and the Audion 342

Basics 343

Modulation 347

Amplitude Modulation 347

Demodulation 348

Frequency Modulation 349

Pulse Modulation 352

Multiplexing 353

Antennas 353

Transmitting Antennas 354

Polarity 354

Receiving Antennas 355

Wave Paths 356

Summary 357

Review Questions 359

Exercises 360

Chapter 16 Audio 361

The Nature of Sound 361

Elements of Sound 361

Acoustics 364

Audio Systems 364

Audio Devices 365

Microphones 366

Tape Recorders 369

Equalizers 371

Amplifiers 372

Speakers 372

Autotransformers 375

Crossovers 375

Summary 375

Review Questions 377

Exercises 378

Chapter 17 Television 379

Television Basics 379

The Television Picture 382

The Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) 383

Color Television 385

Television Systems 385

Closed-Circuit Television 385

Video Cameras 386

Cable TV Channels 387

Summary 387

Review Questions 389

Exercises 390

Chapter 18 Radar 391

Radar Basics 391

Measuring Distance 392

Measuring Speed 394

Measuring Position 395

Waveguides 395

Cavity Resonators 396

Antennas 397

Reciprocity 397

Analyzing Radar Images 397

Radar Systems 399

Summary 399

Review Questions 400

Exercises 401

Chapter 19 Computers 403

Computer Basics 404

Integrated Circuit Chips 405

The Flip-Flop Circuit 406

Personal Computers 407

The CPU 407

Bios 407

Memory 407

Operating System 408

I/O Interfaces 408

Power Supply 408

Bus Systems 408

Disk Drives 408

Summary 408

Review Questions 409

Exercises 409

Appendix A Required Mathematics 411

Appendix B Symbols and Abbreviations 421

Appendix C Circuits 433

Glossary 443

Index 453

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