Understanding DC circuits

Understanding DC Circuits covers the first half of a basic electronic circuits theory course, integrating theory and laboratory practice into a single text. Several key features in each unit make this an excellent teaching tool: objectives, key terms, self-tests, lab experiments, and a unit exam. Understanding DC Circuits is designed with the electronics beginner and student in mind. The authors use a practical approach, exposing the reader to the systems that are built with DC circuits, making it easy for beginners to master even complex concepts in electronics while gradually buildin.

Includes index.

Front Cover; Understanding DC Circuits; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; PREFACE; COURSE OBJECTIVES; PARTS LIST FOR EXPERIMENTS; UNIT 1: BASICS OF DC ELECTRONICS; Unit Introduction; Unit Objectives; Important Terms; Electronic Systems; Energy, Work, and Power; Structure of Matter; Self-Examination; Electrostatic Charges; Static Electricity; Self-Examination; Electric Current; Conductors; Insulators; Semiconductors; Current Flow; Electric Force (Voltage); Resistance; Voltage, Current, and Resistance; Volts, Ohms, and Amperes; Self-Examination; Components, Symbols, and Diagrams; Resistors.

SchematicsBlock Diagrams; Wiring Diagrams; Self-Examination; Electric Units; Scientific Notation; Self-Examination; Batteries; Self-Examination; Experimental Activities for DC Circuits; Tools and Equipment; Important Information; Lab Activity Troubleshooting and Testing; Experiment 1-1-Components, Equipment, and Symbols; Experiment 1-2-Resistor Color Code; Unit 1 Examination: Basics of DC Electronics; UNIT 2: MEASURING VOLTAGE, CURRENT, AND RESISTANCE; Unit Introduction; Unit Objectives; Important Terms; Measuring Resistance; Self-Examination; Measuring Voltage; Measuring Current.

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