Table Of ContentIntroduction 1 The Master Plan Block Diagrams Schematic Diagrams Schematic Symbology Component Interconnections A Visual Language 2 Block Diagrams A Simple Example Functional Drawings Current and Signal Paths Flowcharts Process Paths Summary 3 Components and Devices Resistors Capacitors Inductors and Transformers Switches and Relays Conductors and Cables Diodes and Transistors Operational Amplifiers Electron Tubes Electrochemical Cells and Batteries Logic Gates Summary 4 Simple Circuits Getting Started Component Labeling Troubleshooting with Schematics A More Sophisticated Diagram Schematic/Block Hybrids A Vacuum-Tube RF Amplifier Three Basic Logic Circuits Summary 5 Complex Circuits Identifying the Building Blocks Page Breaks Some More Circuits Getting Comfortable with Large Schematics Op Amp Circuits Summary 6 Diagrams for Building And Testing Your Breadboard Wire Wrapping Kirchhoff's Current Law Kirchhoff's Voltage Law A Resistive Voltage Divider A Diode-Based Voltage Reducer Mismatched Lamps in Series A Compass-Based Galvanometer Summary and Conclusion A Schematic Symbols B Resistor Color Codes C Parts Suppliers Suggested Additional Reading Index, Introduction1 The Master PlanBlock DiagramsSchematic DiagramsSchematic SymbologyComponent InterconnectionsA Visual Language2 Block DiagramsA Simple ExampleFunctional DrawingsCurrent and Signal PathsFlowchartsProcess PathsSummary3 Components and DevicesResistorsCapacitorsInductors and TransformersSwitches and RelaysConductors and CablesDiodes and TransistorsOperational AmplifiersElectron TubesElectrochemical Cells and BatteriesLogic GatesSummary4 Simple CircuitsGetting StartedComponent LabelingTroubleshooting with SchematicsA More Sophisticated DiagramSchematic/Block HybridsA Vacuum-Tube RF AmplifierThree Basic Logic CircuitsSummary5 Complex CircuitsIdentifying the Building BlocksPage BreaksSome More CircuitsGetting Comfortable with Large SchematicsOp Amp CircuitsSummary6 Diagrams for Building And TestingYour BreadboardWire WrappingKirchhoff's Current LawKirchhoff's Voltage LawA Resistive Voltage DividerA Diode-Based Voltage ReducerMismatched Lamps in SeriesA Compass-Based GalvanometerSummary and ConclusionA Schematic SymbolsB Resistor Color CodesC Parts SuppliersSuggested Additional ReadingIndex
SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. This updated resource shows how to interpret schematic diagrams--and design your own Written by an experienced engineer, this easy-to-follow TAB guide shows, step-by-step, how to navigate the roadmaps of electronic circuits and systems. Filled with new illustrations and DIY examples, the book clearly explains how to understand and create high-precision electronics diagrams. You will discover how to identify parts and connections, interpret element ratings, and apply diagram-based information in your own projects. Beginner's Guide to Reading Schematics, Fourth Edition , also contains valuable appendices covering symbols, resistor color codes, and parts suppliers. Up-to-date coverage includes: -Block, schematic, and pictorial diagrams -Resistors and capacitors -Inductors and transformers -Switches, relays, conductors, and cables -Diodes, transistors, Op amps, and logic gates -Electron tubes, cells, and batteries -Voltage dividers and reducers -Simple and complex circuits-Breadboards and wire wrapping -Electronics troubleshooting-Digital electronics and functional circuits-And much more, Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. This updated resource shows how to interpret schematic diagrams--and design your own Written by an experienced engineer, this easy-to-follow TAB guide shows, step-by-step, how to navigate the roadmaps of electronic circuits and systems. Filled with new illustrations and DIY examples, the book clearly explains how to understand and create high-precision electronics diagrams. You will discover how to identify parts and connections, interpret element ratings, and apply diagram-based information in your own projects. Beginner's Guide to Reading Schematics, Fourth Edition , also contains valuable appendices covering symbols, resistor color codes, and parts suppliers. Up-to-date coverage includes: *Block, schematic, and pictorial diagrams *Resistors and capacitors *Inductors and transformers *Switches, relays, conductors, and cables *Diodes, transistors, Op amps, and logic gates *Electron tubes , cells, and batteries *Voltage dividers and reducers *Simple and complex circuits *Breadboards and wire wrapping *Electronics troubleshooting *Digital electronics and functional circuits *And much more