Basic Electronics (Dover Books on Electronics, Electricity, Computers, Electrical Engineering)

Electron tubes, semiconductor devices, electronic power supplies, tuned circuits, and an introduction to amplifiers; receivers, ranging and navigation systems, an introduction to computers, electronic test equipment, antennas, AM, FM, much more. 560 illustrations. Originally prepared for Naval training courses and so thoroughly revised as to be an essentially new book, this introduction covers the important aspects of applied electronics and electronic communication. It requires no more advanced preparation than knowledge of the principles of applied electronics and elementary mathematics. An excellent text for self-study as well as the classroom, this course is as valuable to hobbyist as to beginning students of electronics This clear, well-illustrated introduction to electronic equipment covers the safe use of electronic devices and basic test equipment, plus numerous essential topics: electron tubes, semiconductors, electronic power supplies, tuned circuits, an introduction to amplifiers, receivers, ranging and navigation systems, an introduction to computers, antennas, AM/FM, and much more. 560 illustrations.