Practical Audio Electronics

Table of contents

1. Cover
2. Half Title
3. Title Page
4. Copyright Page
5. Dedication
6. Table of Contents
7. List of Tables
8. Learning by Doing
9. Proofs and Derivations
10. Preface
11. 1 Introduction
12. Part I Electrical Theory
    1. 2 Electricity
       1. Key Concepts in Electricity
       2. Electric Charge
       3. Static and Current Electricity
       4. Current and Circuits
       5. Direct and Alternating Current
       6. Voltage
       7. Resistance
       8. Power
       9. Electricity and Magnetism
       10. Conductors and Insulators
       11. References
    2. 3 Semiconductors
       1. Pure Silicon
       2. Doped Silicon
       3. The P-N Junction
       4. Diodes and Transistors
       5. Germanium Semiconductors
       6. References
    3. 4 Mains Electricity and Electrical Safety
       1. Mains Power Generation and Distribution
       2. Building Wiring
       3. The Fuse Box
       4. Wiring Safety
       5. Appliance Protection Classes
       6. Three Phase Power
       7. References
    4. 5 Signal Characteristics
       1. Time Domain and Frequency Domain Representations
       2. Phase and Polarity
       3. Rectification
       4. Clipping
       5. Crossover Distortion
       6. The Sine Wave
       7. Complex Signals
       8. Decibels
       9. References
13. Part II Practical Electronics
    1. 6 Component Overview
       1. Passive Components
       2. Semiconductor Devices
       3. Vacuum Tubes
       4. Transducers
       5. Miscellaneous Components
       6. References
    2. 7 Circuit Diagrams
       1. Block Diagrams
       2. Schematic Diagrams
       3. Breadboard Layouts
       4. Stripboard Layouts
       5. A More Elaborate Example
       6. References
    3. 8 Electronics Lab Equipment
       1. Bench Power Supply Units
       2. Function Generators
       3. Multimeters
       4. Oscilloscopes
       5. Audio Analysers and Advanced Test Gear
       6. References
    4. 9 Basic Circuit Analysis
       1. Primary Quantities
       2. Ohm’s Law
       3. Watt’s Law
       4. Kirchhoff’s Current Law (KCL)
       5. Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law (KVL)
       6. Applying the Four Laws
       7. References
    5. 10 Constructing Circuits
       1. The Project Pipeline
       2. Initial Idea, Concept Development, and Background Research
       3. Procurement
       4. Prototyping, Testing, Development, and Final Layout Design
       5. Circuit Building
       6. Packaging
       7. References
    6. 11 Projects
       1. Project I – Low Power Audio Amplifier
       2. Project II – Stepped-Tone Generator
       3. Project III – Modulation Effect
       4. References
14. Part III Component Reference
    1. 12 Resistors
       1. E-Series Preferred Values
       2. Tolerance
       3. Resistor Colour Codes
       4. Power Rating
       5. Material and Temperature Coefficient
       6. Electrical Behaviour
       7. Series Rule and Parallel Rule
       8. Voltage Divider Rule (VDR)
       9. Variable Resistors
       10. Photoresistors
       11. Thermistors
       12. Instructive Examples
       13. References
    2. 13 Capacitors and Inductors
       1. Capacitors
       2. Inductors
       3. Characteristics of Capacitors and Inductors
       4. Device Impedance
       5. Series and Parallel Rules
       6. RLC Circuits
       7. References
    3. 14 Transformers
       1. How Transformers Work
       2. Transformation Equations
       3. Schematic Symbols
       4. Transformer Types and Applications
       5. References
    4. 15 Switches
       1. Switch Styles
       2. Poles and Throws
       3. Momentary vs. Latching
       4. Break-Before-Make vs. Make-Before-Break
       5. Positions vs. Throws – On/Off Switch Position Designators
       6. Circuit Symbols
       7. Electro-Mechanical and Electronic Switches
       8. Instructive Examples
       9. References
    5. 16 Diodes
       1. Electrical Characteristics
       2. Diode Types
       3. Schematic Symbols
       4. Circuits
       5. References
    6. 17 Transistors
       1. Transistor Types
       2. General Use and Operation
       3. Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs)
       4. Junction Field Effect Transistors (JFETs)
       5. Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors (MOSFETs)
       6. References
    7. 18 Integrated Circuits
       1. Selected ICs
       2. Opamps
       3. IC Power Amps
       4. LM317 Voltage Regulator
       5. NE555 Precision Timer
       6. 4000 Series ICs
       7. Analog Optocouplers
       8. References
    8. 19 Vacuum Tubes
       1. Principles of Operation
       2. Diode Tubes
       3. Triode Tubes
       4. Low Voltage Tube Circuits
       5. References
    9. 20 Audio Transducers
       1. Microphones
       2. Loudspeaker Drivers
       3. Coil Pickups
       4. Piezo Elements
       5. Reverb Pans
       6. References
15. Appendices
    1. A Prefix Multipliers
    2. B Quantities and Equations
       1. Primary Quantities
       2. Decibel Equations
       3. Fundamental Laws
       4. Resistor Equations
       5. RLC Equations
       6. Transformer Equations
       7. Opamp Equations
    3. C Schematic Symbol Reference Chart
    4. D Circuit Catalogue
       1. Circuit Index
       2. Breadboard Layouts
       3. Stripboard Layouts
16. Bibliography
17. Index