Practical Electronics for Inventors
by Paul Scherz
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Book Summary Information
Author: Paul ScherzEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2000-04-15
ISBN: 0070580782
Number of pages: 604
Publisher: McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics
Book Reviews of Practical Electronics for Inventors
Book Review: Great for inventors
Summary: 5 Stars
30 years ago I was an electronics tech. Then programmer. now inventor.
I checked out the first edition at the library and was so impressed with
it that I got online and bought the second edition. It is absolutely
great! I'm looking for breadth, not some full-of-himself-professors
rambling about some nit pick point. This book delivers. The only
omissions I have found so far (not errors) is the omission of Diffused
channel FET's (which operate in both enhancement mode AND depletion mode)
which is a common omission among other books, and the omission of optical
encoders. This is a book about the practical part of electronics, not the theoretical stuff that puts you to sleep. Most books that include
the color codes stop at four band. I have seen more bands too often to
count with no explanation of what the other bands are for. This book
explains four bands, two varieties fo five band and six bands before
you even get to the copyright page!
There is a rule among publishers: "don't include too much information
or you won't have anything to write about in your second book". This is
the second author that I found to violate that rule. (the first author
is the one who told me about the rule).
If you are learning to be an engineer, this may not be your book. If
you are trying to design something. This is where to put your money.
Summary of Practical Electronics for Inventors
An intuitive, applications-driven guide to electronics for engineers, hobbyists, and students--one that doesn't overload readers with technical detail. Chock-full of illustrations--over 750 hand-drawn images provide clear, detailed instructions on how to turn theoretical ideas into real-life gadgets. Covers integrated circuits (ICs), digital electronics, and various input/output devices; includes a complete chapter on the latest microcontrollers.Engineering Books
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