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Make: Electronics by Charles Platt

Make: Electronics

Learning by Discovery: a Hands-on Primer for the New Electronics Enthusiast

Charles Platt

Make Community, LLC · Print & ebook · October 26, 2021

Circuit DesignSemiconductorsTransistors & Devices
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Who it’s for
Discrete components form the subject, from resistors and capacitors to integrated circuit chips.
Themes
electronics fundamentals, hands-on learning, circuit design
Pacing
Steady

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About this book

Make: Electronics explores the properties and applications of discrete components that are the fundamental building blocks of circuit design. Understanding resistors, capacitors, transistors, inductors, diodes, and integrated circuit chips is essential even when using microcontrollers. Make: Electronics teaches the fundamentals and also provides advice on the tools and supplies that are necessary. Component kits are available, specifically developed for the third edition.

Discrete Circuit Components

Discrete components form the subject, from resistors and capacitors to integrated circuit chips.

Come here for

  • Resistors as building blocks of circuit design
  • The role of integrated circuit chips

Expect

  • Fundamentals of electronic components
  • Advice on necessary tools and supplies

Where it sits

Circuit Design65%
Transistors & Devices37%
Semiconductors17%

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Publisher categories

  • C Programming
  • C++ Programming
  • Home Schooling
  • Teaching Science & Tech
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  • Electronics
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Authors
Charles Platt
Publisher
Make Community, LLC
Published
October 26, 2021
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
electronics fundamentals · hands-on learning · circuit design
Reading lane
C Programming