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Basic Electronics

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ISBN-10: 002800762X

ISBN-13: 9780028007625

Edition: 7th 1992

Authors: Bernard Grob

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The new edition of Grob: Basic Electronics has been completely revised with a new look and new information to keep students at the forefront of basic electronics education. It includes new problems and questions at the end of each chapter, sidebar features throughout the text, and a critical thinking component. The new full-color design makes it easy for students to read circuit diagrams and other important visuals. HyperGraphics, an interactive multimedia program designed to correlate with Glencoe electronics texts, is available for Grob: Basic Electronics.Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
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List price: $133.33
Edition: 7th
Copyright year: 1992
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Publication date: 1/21/1992
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 930
Size: 8.20" wide x 10.30" long x 2.00" tall
Weight: 4.664
Language: English

Preface
Survey of Electronics
A Brief History of the Development of Electronics
Radio and Television Broadcasting
Career Opportunities in Electronics
A Preview of the Most Common Electronic Components
Tools of the Trade
Electricity
Negative and Positive Polarities
Electrons and Protons in the Atom
Structure of the Atom
The Coulomb Unit of Electric Charge
The Volt Unit of Potential Difference
Charge in Motion Is Current
Resistance Is Opposition to Current
The Closed Circuit
Direction of the Current
Direct Current (DC) and Alternating Current (AC)
Sources of Electricity
Summary and Review
Resistors
Types of Resistors
Resistor Color Coding
Variable Resistors
Rheostats and Potentiometers
Power Rating of Resistors
Series and Parallel Combinations of Resistors
Resistor Troubles
Summary and Review
Ohm's Law
The Current I = V/R
The Voltage V = IR
The Resistance R = V/I
Practical Units
Multiple Units
The Linear Proportion between V and I
Electric Power
Power Dissipation in Resistance
Power Formulas
Choosing the Resistor for a Circuit
Electric Shock
Open-Circuit and Short-Circuit Troubles
Summary and Review
Series Circuits
Why I Is the Same in All Parts of a Series Circuit
Total R Equals the Sum of All Series Resistances
Series IR Voltage Drops
The Sum of Series IR Drops Equals the Applied V[subscript T]
Polarity of IR Voltage Drops
Total Power in a Series Circuit
Series-Aiding and Series-Opposing Voltages
Analyzing Series Circuits
Effect of an Open Circuit in a Series Path
Series Switches Represent the and Logic Function
Summary and Review
Parallel Circuits
The Applied Voltage V[subscript A] Is the Same across Parallel Branches
Each Branch I Equals V[subscript A]/R
The Main-Line I[subscript T] Equals the Sum of the Branch Currents
Resistance in Parallel
Conductances in Parallel
Total Power in Parallel Circuits
Analyzing Parallel Circuits
Effect of an Open Branch in Parallel Circuits
Effect of a Short Circuit across Parallel Branches
Parallel Switches Represent the or Logic Function
Summary and Review
Series-Parallel Circuits
Finding R[subscript T] for Series-Parallel Resistances
Resistance Strings in Parallel
Resistance Banks in Series
Resistance Banks and Strings in Series-Parallel
Analyzing Series-Parallel Circuits
Wheatstone Bridge
Chassis-Ground Connections
Voltages Measured to Chassis Ground
Opens and Shorts in Series-Parallel Circuits
Series-Parallel Switches Combine the and and or Logic Functions
Summary and Review
Review: Chapters 1 To 6
Voltage Dividers and Current Dividers
Series Voltage Dividers
Current Divider with Two Parallel Resistances
Current Division by Parallel Conductances
Series Voltage Divider with Parallel Load Current
Design of a Loaded Voltage Divider
Summary and Review
Direct-Current Meters
Moving-Coil Meter
Measurement of Current
Meter Shunts
Voltmeters
Loading Effect of a Voltmeter
Ohmmeters
Multimeters
Digital Multimeter (DMM)
Meter Applications
Checking Continuity with the Ohmmeter
Summary and Review
Review: Chapters 7 And 8
Kirchhoff's Laws
Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL)
Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL)
Method of Branch Currents
Node-Voltage Analysis
Method of Mesh Currents
Summary and Review
Network Theorems
Superposition
Thevenin's Theorem
Thevenizing a Circuit with Two Voltage Sources
Thevenizing a Bridge Circuit
Norton's Theorem
Thevenin-Norton Conversions
Conversion of Voltage and Current Sources
Millman's Theorem
Circuits with Current Sources
T or Y and [pi] or [Delta] Connections
Summary and Review
Review: Chapters 9 and 10
Conductors and Insulators
Function of the Conductor
Standard Wire Gage Sizes
Types of Wire Conductors
Connectors
Printed Wiring
Switches
Fuses
Wire Resistance
Temperature Coefficient of Resistance
Ion Current in Liquids and Gases
Electrons and Hole Charges in Semiconductors
Insulators
Troubleshooting Hints for Wires and Connectors
Summary and Review
Batteries
General Features of Batteries
The Voltaic Cell
Carbon-Zinc Dry Cell
Alkaline Cell
Additional Types of Primary Cells
Summary of Dry Cells
Lithium Cell
Lead-Acid Wet Cell
Additional Types of Secondary Cells
Series and Parallel Cells
Current Drain Depends on Load Resistance
Internal Resistance of a Generator
Why the Terminal Voltage Drops with More Load Current
Constant-Voltage and Constant-Current Sources
Matching a Load Resistance to the Generator r[subscript i]
Summary and Review
Review: Chapters 11 and 12
Magnetism
The Magnetic Field [phis]
Magnetic Flux [mu]
Flux Density B
Induction by the Magnetic Field
Air Gap of a Magnet
Types of Magnets
Ferrites
Magnetic Shielding
The Hall Effect
Summary and Review
Magnetic Units
Ampere-Turns of Magnetomotive Force (mmf)
Field Intensity (H)
Permeability ([mu])
B-H Magnetization Curve
Magnetic Hysteresis
Ohm's Law for Magnetic Circuits
Relations between Magnetic Units
Comparison of Magnetic and Electric Fields
Summary and Review
Electromagnetic Induction
Magnetic Field around an Electric Current
Magnetic Polarity of a Coil
Motor Action between Two Magnetic Fields
Induced Current
Lenz' Law
Generating an Induced Voltage
Faraday's Law of Induced Voltage
Relays
Summary and Review
Alternating Voltage and Current
Alternating Current Applications
Alternating-Voltage Generator
The Sine Wave
Alternating Current
Voltage and Current Values for a Sine Wave
Frequency
Period
Wavelength
Phase Angle
The Time Factor in Frequency and Phase
Alternating Current Circuits with Resistance
Nonsinusoidal AC Waveforms
Harmonic Frequencies
The 60-Hz AC Power Line
Motors and Generators
Three-Phase AC Power
Summary and Review
Review: Chapters 13 to 16
Capacitance
How Charge Is Stored in the Dielectric
Charging and Discharging a Capacitor
The Farad Unit of Capacitance
Typical Capacitors
Electrolytic Capacitors
Capacitor Coding
Parallel Capacitances
Series Capacitances
Stray Capacitive and Inductive Effects
Energy in Electrostatic Field of Capacitance
Troubles in Capacitors
Summary and Review
Capacitive Reactance
Alternating Current in a Capacitive Circuit
The Amount of X[subscript C] Equals 1/(2[pi]fC)
Series or Parallel Capacitive Reactances
Ohm's Law Applied to X[subscript C]
Applications of Capacitive Reactance
Sine-Wave Charge and Discharge Current
Summary and Review
Capacitive Circuits
Sine-Wave v[subscript C] Lags i[subscript C] by 90[degree]
X[subscript C] and R in Series
RC Phase-Shifter Circuit
X[subscript C] and R in Parallel
RF and AF Coupling Capacitors
Capacitive Voltage Dividers
The General Case of Capacitive Current i[subscript C]
Summary and Review
Review: Chapters 17 to 19
Inductance
Induction by Alternating Current
Self-Inductance L
Self-Induced Voltage v[subscript L]
How v[subscript L] Opposes a Change in Current
Mutual Inductance L[subscript M]
Transformers
Transformer Ratings
Impedance Transformation
Core Losses
Types of Cores
Variable Inductance
Inductances in Series or Parallel
Stray Inductance
Energy in Magnetic Field of Inductance
Troubles in Coils
Summary and Review
Inductive Reactance
How X[subscript L] Reduces the Amount of I
X[subscript L] = 2[pi]fL
Series or Parallel Inductive Reactances
Ohm's Law Applied to X[subscript L]
Applications of X[subscript L] for Different Frequencies
Waveshape of v[subscript L] Induced by Sine-Wave Current
Summary and Review
Inductive Circuits
Sine-Wave i[subscript L] Lags v[subscript L] by 90[degree]
X[subscript L] and R in Series
Impedance Z Triangle
X[subscript L] and R in Parallel
Q of a Coil
AF and RF Chokes
The General Case of Inductive Voltage
Summary and Review
Rc and L/R Time Constants
Response of Resistance Alone
L/R Time Constant
High Voltage Produced by Opening an RL Circuit
RC Time Constant
RC Charge and Discharge Curves
High Current Produced by Short-circuiting RC Circuit
RC Waveshapes
Long and Short Time Constants
Charge and Discharge with Short RC Time Constant
Long Time Constant for RC Coupling Circuit
Universal Time Constant Graph
Comparison of Reactance and Time Constant
Summary and Review
Review: Chapters 20 to 23
Alternating Current Circuits
AC Circuits with Resistance but No Reactance
Circuits with X[subscript L] Alone
Circuits with X[subscript C] Alone
Opposite Reactances Cancel
Series Reactance and Resistance
Parallel Reactance and Resistance
Series-Parallel Reactance and Resistance
Real Power
AC Meters
Wattmeters
Summary of Types of Ohms in AC Circuits
Summary of Types of Phasors in AC Circuits
Summary and Review
Complex Numbers for AC Circuits
Positive and Negative Numbers
The j Operator
Definition of a Complex Number
How Complex Numbers Are Applied to AC Circuits
Impedance in Complex Form
Operations with Complex Numbers
Magnitude and Angle of a Complex Number
Polar Form of Complex Numbers
Converting Polar to Rectangular Form
Complex Numbers in Series AC Circuits
Complex Numbers in Parallel AC Circuits
Combining Two Complex Branch Impedances
Combining Complex Branch Currents
Parallel Circuit with Three Complex Branches
Summary and Review
Review: Chapters 24 and 25
Resonance
The Resonance Effect
Series Resonance
Parallel Resonance
Resonant Frequency f[subscript r] = 1/(2[pi][characters not reproducible]LC)
Q Magnification Factor of Resonant Circuit
Bandwidth of Resonant Circuit
Tuning
Mistuning
Analysis of Parallel Resonant Circuits
Damping of Parallel Resonant Circuits
Choosing L and C for a Resonant Circuit
Summary and Review
Filters
Examples of Filtering
Direct Current Combined with Alternating Current
Transformer Coupling
Capacitive Coupling
Bypass Capacitors
Filter Circuits
Low-Pass Filters
High-Pass Filters
Analyzing Filter Circuits
Decibels and Frequency Response Curves
Resonant Filters
Interference Filters
Summary and Review
Review: Chapters 26 and 27
Electronic Devices
Semiconductors
The PN Junction
Semiconductor Diodes
PNP and NPN Transistors
Field-Effect Transistor (FET)
Testing Diodes and Thyristors
Summary and Review
Electronic Circuits
Analog and Digital Signals
Amplifier Gain
Characteristics of Amplifier Circuits
Oscillators
Multivibrators
Modulation
Diode Rectifiers
Troubleshooting the DC Supply Voltage
Summary and Review
Transistor Amplifiers
Circuit Configurations
Class A, B, or C Operation
Analysis of Common-Emitter (CE) Amplifier
Collector Characteristic Curves
Letter Symbols for Transistors
FET Amplifiers
Troubleshooting Amplifier Circuits
Summary and Review
Review: Chapters 28 to 30
Digital Electronics
Comparing Binary and Decimal Numbers
Decimal to Binary Conversion
Hexadecimal Numbers
Binary Coded Decimal System
The ASCII Code
Logic Gates, Symbols, and Truth Tables
Boolean Algebra
DeMorgan's Theorem
Active high/Active low Terminology
Treating Unused Inputs on Logic Gates
Combinational Logic Circuits
Flip-Flops
Binary Counters
New Logic Symbols
Summary and Review
Integrated Circuits
Operational Amplifiers and Their Characteristics
Op Amp Circuits
Summary and Review
Review: Chapters 31 and 32
Electrical Symbols and Abbreviations
Solder and the Soldering Process
Schematic Symbols
Using the Oscilloscope
Glossary
Answers to Self-Tests
Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems and Critical Thinking Problems
Index