O'Reilly Encyclopaedia of Electronic Components Volume 1 by Charles Platt
O'Reilly Encyclopaedia of Electronic Components Volume 1 by Charles Platt, covering power, electromagnetism and discrete semiconductors.
The O'Reilly Encyclopaedia of Electronic Components Volume 1 by Charles Platt is a reference book on power sources and conversion, covering electronic parts for anyone working with electronics.
This first book in a three-volume set provides key information on electronic components, with detailed photographs, schematics, and diagrams. Each entry explains what a component does, how it operates, why it is useful, and which variants are available.
Key Features
- Volume 1 of the Encyclopaedia of Electronic Components, subtitled Power Sources & Conversion
- Focuses on power, electromagnetism, and discrete semiconductors
- Component information organised by component type for quick reference
- Detailed photographs, schematics, and diagrams throughout
- Practical advice on substitutions, common problems, and workarounds for each component
Content and Approach
The content is fact-checked by expert advisors and draws on hundreds of sources to form a single, well-organised guide. Each component description goes beyond basic specifications to include practical notes for users working with the parts. The format is designed to be clear and concise, suiting both quick reference and in-depth study.
Ideal Users
The book suits hobbyists building and troubleshooting projects, students and teachers in educational settings, and professional engineers working in embedded design and development. It covers material for readers from beginners to experienced engineers, offering fundamental concepts alongside more specific technical details.
Specifications
- Author: Charles Platt
- Series: Encyclopaedia of Electronic Components, Volume 1
- Subtitle: Power Sources & Conversion
- Weight: 688 g
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 3.3 x 1.5 x 4.3
The book is organised by component type, making it straightforward to locate the information needed for a specific part or project.
- For hobbyists building and troubleshooting electronic projects
- For students and teachers in educational settings
- For professional engineers in embedded design and development work
- Author: Charles Platt
- Series: Encyclopaedia of Electronic Components, Volume 1
- Subtitle: Power Sources & Conversion
- Weight: 688 g
- Width: 3.3
- Depth: 1.5
- Height: 4.3
- Special Feature: Detailed photographs, schematics, and diagrams
- Special Feature: Covers power, electromagnetism, and discrete semiconductors
- Special Feature: Component entries organised by component type
- Special Feature: Practical advice on substitutions, common problems, and workarounds
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