Introduction to Electronics
Teaches The Fundamental Background in Electronics Needed to Succeed In Today's Increasingly Digital World

By Earl Gates - Fifth Edition

Obtain the fundamental background in electronics needed to succeed in today's increasingly digital world!

Introduction to Electronics fifth edition continues to expose readers to the broad field of electronics at a level that can be easily understood, with all-new information on circuit board fabrication, assembly, and repair as well as practical applications and troubleshooting.

Color has been added to all drawings and photos that supplement the descriptions of important concepts and techniques, making it even easier to master basic theory.

Coverage is divided into six sections – DC Circuits, AC Circuits, Semiconductor Devices, Linear Circuits, Digital Circuits, and now, Practical Applications – a new section providing hands-on opportunities to apply DC/AC principles.

SECTION 1 – DC Circuits

Chapter 1 - Fundamentals of Electricity
Chapter 2 - Current
Chapter 3 - Voltage
Chapter 4 - Resistance
Chapter 5 - Ohm's Law
Chapter 6 - Electrical Measurements - Meters
Chapter 7 - Power
Chapter 8 - DC Circuits
Chapter 9 - Magnetism
Chapter 10 - Inductance
Chapter 11 - Capacitance

SECTION 2 – AC Circuits

Chapter 12 - Alternating Current
Chapter 13 - AC Measurements
Chapter 14 - Resistive AC Circuits
Chapter 15 - Capacitive AC Circuits
Chapter 16 - Inductive AC Circuits
Chapter 17 - Resonance Circuits
Chapter 18 - Transformers

SECTION 3 – Semiconductor Devices

Chapter 19 - Semiconductor Fundamentals
Chapter 20 - PN Junction Diodes
Chapter 21 - Zener Diodes
Chapter 22 - Bipolar Transistors
Chapter 23 - Field Effect Transistors
Chapter 24 - Thyristors
Chapter 25 - Integrated Circuits
Chapter 26 - Optoelectric Devices

SECTION 4 – Linear Electronic Circuits

Chapter 27 - Power Supplies
Chapter 28 - Amplifier Basics
Chapter 29 - Amplifier Applications
Chapter 30 - Oscillators
Chapter 31 - Waveshaping Circuits

SECTION 5 – Digital Electronic Circuits

Chapter 32 - Binary Number System
Chapter 33 - Basic Logic Gates
Chapter 34 - Simplifying Logic Circuits
Chapter 35 - Sequential Logic Circuits
Chapter 36 - Combinational Logic Circuits
Chapter 37 - Microprocessor Basics

SECTION 6 – Practical Applications

Chapter 38 - Fabricating a Printed Circuit Board
Chapter 39 - Printed Circuit Board Assembly and Repair
Chapter 40 - Basic Troubleshooting

Glossary
Self-Test Answers
Appendices