Practical Electronics for Inventors, Third Edition

THE ELECTRONICS KNOW-HOW YOU NEED TO BECOME A SUCCESSFUL INVENTOR "If there is a successor to Make: Electronics, then I believe it would have to be Practical Electronics for Inventors....perfect for an electrical engineering student or maybe a high school student with a strong aptitude for electronics....Ive been anxiously awaiting this update, and it was well worth the wait."--GeekDad (Wired.com) Spark your creativity and gain the electronics skills required to transform your innovative ideas into functioning gadgets. This hands-on, updated guide outlines electrical principles and provides thorough, easy-to-follow instructions, schematics, and illustrations. Findout how to select components, safely assemble circuits, perform error tests, and build plug-and-play prototypes. Practical Electronics for Inventors, Third Edition, features all-new chapters on sensors, microcontrollers, modular electronics, and the latest software tools. Coverage includes:Resistors, capacitors, inductors, and transformersDiodes, transistors, and integrated circuitsOptoelectronics, solar cells, and phototransistorsSensors, GPS modules, and touch screensOp amps, regulators, and power suppliesDigital electronics, LCD displays, and logic gatesMicrocontrollers and prototyping platforms, including ArduinoDC motors, RC servos, and stepper motorsMicrophones, audio amps, and speakersModular electronics and prototyping