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Crash Course in Electronics Technology

  • 2nd Edition - May 12, 1997
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Louis E. Frenzel
  • Language: English

Combined with the two other Crash Course books, Digital Technology and Microprocessor Technology, this book forms a complete course in electronics and microcomputer technology… Read more

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Description

Combined with the two other Crash Course books, Digital Technology and Microprocessor Technology, this book forms a complete course in electronics and microcomputer technology appropriate for technical schools, industrial training, and hobbyists.Crash Course in Electronics Technology teaches the basics of electronics, components, and circuits in an easy-to-understand format. Each chapter includes learning objectives, clear explanations and examples, and an end-of-chapter self-quiz. The drill-and-review software included with the book allows the learners to test themselves on the contents of each chapter, providing a second way to reinforce the material. A final chapter teaches the basics of troubleshooting circuits. Louis Frenzel is an experienced electronics engineer and educator, as well as the author of many magazine articles and texts. He is currently based in Texas.

Key features

Drill-and-review software included.

Clear, easy format.

Self-paced introduction to electronics theory.

Readership

Technical schools, high schools, industrial training, hobbyists

Table of contents

Introduction to Electronics * Principles of Magnetism and Electricity * Resistors and Resistive Circuits * Inductance and Transformers * Capacitance and Capacitors * Resonance and Filters * Diodes and Transistors * Amplifiers * Operational Amplifiers * Oscillators * Pulse Techniques * Power Supplies * Amplitude and Frequency Modulation * Industrial Control * Test Equipment and Troubleshooting

Product details

  • Edition: 2
  • Latest edition
  • Published: November 14, 1997
  • Language: English

About the author

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Louis E. Frenzel

Louis E. Frenzel Jr. has been a Technology Editor with Electronic Design magazine since 2000 and covers the wireless, communications, and networking and test/measurement fields Lou has over 30 years of electronic industry experience as an engineer in the geophysical, aerospace and computer fields. Prior to joining ED he was a college professor teaching electronics and semiconductor manufacturing and working on several NSF grants. He holds bachelors and masters degrees and is author of 21 books on communications, computers and electronics.
Affiliations and expertise
Technology Editor, Electronic Design, Austin, TX, USA