Electronics Explained

Don't spend time reading about theory, components and old ham radios - that's history! Industry veteran, Louis Frenzel, gives you the real scoop on electronic product fundamentals as they are today. Rather than tearing electronics apart and looking at every little piece, the author takes a systems-level view. For example, you will not learn how to make a circuit but how a signal flows from one integrated circuit (IC) to the next and so on to the ultimate goal.

This practical application-driven viewpoint and breadth of coverage is unprecedented. This book touches upon TV, audio, satellite, radio, wireless communication, and networking. All of this content is brought to life through hands-on projects that you will enjoy whether you are a hobbyist, student, or engineer.

• A fresh look at how electronics work

• Learn about the inner workings of your HDTV, cell phone, and video game console

• Hands-on projects and experiments bring electronics to life

Chapter 1: Learning about Electronics for Your Own Good
Chapter 2: Electronic Concepts: More Interesting Than You Think
Chapter 3: The Systems versus Components View of Electronics
Chapter 4: Electronic Circuits - Linear/Analog
Chapter 5: Electronic Circuits - Digital
Chapter 6: How Microcomputers Work
Chapter 7: Radio/Wireless
Chapter 8: Cell Phones
Chapter 9: Networking: Wired and Wireless
Chapter 10: Audio Electronics
Chapter 11: Video Technology
Chapter 12: Industrial Control