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
Table of contents
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright page
- Preface
- Course Objectives
- Parts List for Experiments
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Unit 1. Basics of DC Electronics
- Important Terms
- Electronic Systems
- Energy, Work, and Power
- Structure of Matter
- Self-Examination
- Answers
- Electrostatic Charges
- Static Electricity
- Self-Examination
- Answers
- Electric Current
- Conductors
- Insulators
- Semiconductors
- Current Flow
- Electric Force (Voltage)
- Resistance
- Voltage, Current, and Resistance
- Volts, Ohms, and Amperes
- Self-Examination
- Answers
- Components, Symbols, and Diagrams
- Resistors
- Schematics
- Block Diagrams
- Wiring Diagrams
- Self-Examination
- Answers
- Electric Units
- Scientific Notation
- Self-Examination
- Answers
- Batteries
- Self-Examination
- Answers
- Experimental Activities for DC Electronics
- Tools and Equipment
- Important Information
- Lab Activity Troubleshooting and Testing
- Unit 1 Examination
- Unit 2. Measuring Voltage, Current, and Resistance
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Unit 3. Ohm’s Law and Electric Circuits
- Important Terms
- Use of Calculators
- Ohm’s Law
- Self-Examination
- Answers
- Series Electric Circuits
- Summary of Series Circuits
- Examples of Series Circuits
- Self-Examination
- Answers
- Parallel Electric Circuits
- Summary of Parallel Circuits
- Examples of Parallel Circuits
- Self-Examination
- Answers
- Combination Electric Circuits
- Examples of Combination Circuits
- Kirchhoff’s Laws
- Self-Examination
- Answers
- Power in Electric Circuits
- Voltage-Divider Circuits
- Self-Examination
- Answers
- Maximum Power Transfer
- Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law Problems
- Equivalent Circuits
- Self-Examination
- Answers
- Unit 3 Examination
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Unit 4. Magnetism and Electromagnetism
- Important Terms
- Permanent Magnets
- Magnetic Field Around Conductors
- Magnetic Field Around a Coil
- Self-Examination
- Answers
- Electromagnets
- Magnetic Strength of Electromagnets
- Ohm’s Law for Magnetic Circuits
- Domain Theory of Magnetism
- Electricity Produced by Magnetism
- Magnetic Effects
- Self-Examination
- Answers
- Unit 4 Examination
- Unit 5. Electronic Instruments
- Unit 6. Inductance and Capacitance
- Appendix A: Electronic Symbols
- Appendix B: Electric Safety
- Appendix C: Electronic Equipment and Parts Sales
- Appendix D: Soldering Techniques
- Appendix E: Troubleshooting
- Index
Product information
- Title: Understanding DC Circuits
- Author(s):
- Release date: December 1999
- Publisher(s): Newnes
- ISBN: 9780080519944
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