Electronics Technology Fundamentals

by Paynter, Robert T.; Boydell, B.J. Toby

• ISBN13: 9780130323408
• ISBN10: 0130323403
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

For courses in DC Circuits, AC Circuits, and Electronic Devices. Developed to address the need for a text that allows the fundamentals to be covered in reduced time, this unique text provides complete and concise coverage of the fundamentals of electronics without redundant examples and the equation derivations that take up so much space in traditional books. Incorporating the most useful learning aids from Paynter's Introductory Electric Circuits and Introductory Electronic Devices and Circuits, this reference prepares students to work on various electronic systems by explaining the components and principles that are common to all of them. Encouraging active participation, the text provides extensive study and learning aids to provide students with a clear guide to learning.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(1)
Electronics as a Career	2	(1)
Electronic Systems	3	(3)
Electronic Components and Units	6	(5)
Scientific Notation	11	(6)
Engineering Notation	17	(6)
Key Terms	20	(1)
Practice Problems	21	(1)
Answers to the Example Practice Problems	22	(1)
Multisim File References	22	(1)
Part I BASIC DC PRINCIPLES AND CIRCUITS	23	(211)
Principles of Electricity	23	(18)
The Starting Point: Elements, Atoms, and Charge	24	(4)
Current	28	(3)
Voltage	31	(1)
Resistance and Conductance	32	(2)
Conductors, Insulators, and Semiconductors	34	(7)
Key Terms	38	(1)
Practice Problems	38	(2)
Answers to the Example Practice Problems	40	(1)
Multisim File References	40	(1)
Components and Circuit Measurements	41	(33)
Conductors and Insulators	42	(3)
Resistors	45	(4)
Resistor Color Codes and Related Topics	49	(7)
Potentiometers	56	(2)
Batteries	58	(3)
DC Power Supplies	61	(3)
Switches and Circuit Protectors	64	(4)
Measuring Current, Voltage, and Resistance	68	(6)
Key Terms	71	(1)
Practice Problems	72	(1)
Answers to the Example Practice Problems	73	(1)
Multisim File References	73	(1)
Ohm's Law and Power	74	(22)
Ohm's Law	75	(2)
Basic Circuit Calculations	77	(3)
Using Ohm's Law to Diagnose a Circuit Failure	80	(3)
Power	83	(4)
Related Topics	87	(9)
Key Terms	91	(1)
Practice Problems	91	(3)
Answers to the Example Practice Problems	94	(1)
Multisim File References	95	(1)
Series Circuits	96	(27)
Series Circuit Characteristics	97	(5)
Voltage Relationships: Kirchhoff's Voltage Law, Voltage Sources, and the Voltage Divider	102	(5)
Related Topics	107	(16)
Key Terms	114	(1)
Practice Problems	114	(8)
Answers to the Example Practice Problems	122	(1)
Multisim File References	122	(1)
Parallel Circuits	123	(22)
Parallel Circuit Characteristics	124	(4)
Parallel Resistance Relationships	128	(3)
Current Relationships: Kirchhoff's Current Law, Current Sources, and the Current Divider	131	(5)
Related Topics	136	(9)
Key Terms	139	(1)
Practice Problems	139	(5)
Answers to the Example Practice Problems	144	(1)
Multisim File References	144	(1)
Series-Parallel Circuits	145	(36)
An Introduction to Series-Parallel Circuits	146	(6)
Analyzing Series-Parallel Circuits	152	(6)
Circuit Loading	158	(7)
Bridge, Delta, and Wye Circuits	165	(16)
Key Terms	172	(1)
Practice Problems	172	(8)
Answers to the Example Practice Problems	180	(1)
Multisim File References	180	(1)
Circuit Analysis Techniques	181	(34)
Superposition	182	(4)
Voltage and Current Sources	186	(5)
Thevenin's Theorem	191	(7)
Applications of Thevenin's Theorem	198	(5)
Norton's Theorem	203	(12)
Key Terms	207	(1)
Practice Problems	207	(7)
Answers to the Example Practice Problems	214	(1)
Multisim File References	214	(1)
Magnetism	215	(19)
Magnetism: An Overview	216	(3)
Magnetic Characteristics of Materials	219	(4)
Electromagnetism	223	(6)
Related Topics	229	(5)
Key Terms	231	(1)
Practice Problems	231	(2)
Answers to the Example Practice Problems	233	(1)
PART II BASIC AC PRINCIPLES AND CIRCUITS	234	(282)
Alternating Current and AC Measurements	234	(46)
Alternating Current (AC): Overview and Time Measurements	235	(7)
Magnitude Values and Measurements	242	(6)
Sine Waves: Phase Measurements and Instantaneous Values	248	(13)
Related Topics	261	(19)
Key Terms	269	(1)
Practice Problems	270	(9)
Answers to the Example Practice Problems	279	(1)
Multisim File References	279	(1)
Inductors	280	(37)
Inductance	281	(6)
The Phase Relationship Between Inductor Current and Voltage	287	(3)
Connecting Inductors in Series and Parallel	290	(3)
Inductive Reactance (XL)	293	(4)
Transformers	297	(7)
Related Topics	304	(13)
Key Terms	309	(1)
Practice Problems	309	(7)
Answers to the Example Practice Problems	316	(1)
Multisim File References	316	(1)
Resistive-Inductive (RL) Circuits	317	(35)
Series RL Circuits	318	(11)
Power Characteristics and Calculations	329	(3)
Parallel RL Circuits	332	(7)
Series-Parallel Circuit Analysis	339	(13)
Key Terms	345	(1)
Practice Problems	345	(5)
Answers to the Example Practice Problems	350	(1)
Multisim File References	351	(1)
Capacitors	352	(25)
Capacitors and Capacitance: An Overview	353	(4)
Alternating Voltage and Current Characteristics	357	(4)
Series and Parallel Capacitors	361	(3)
Capacitive Reactance (XC)	364	(3)
Related Topics	367	(10)
Key Terms	372	(1)
Practice Problems	372	(4)
Answers to the Example Practice Problems	376	(1)
Multisim File References	376	(1)
RC Circuits	377	(32)
Series RC Circuits	378	(10)
Power Characteristics and Calculations	388	(4)
Parallel RC Circuits	392	(7)
Series-Parallel RC Circuit Analysis	399	(10)
Key Terms	404	(1)
Practice Problems	404	(4)
Answers to the Example Practice Problems	408	(1)
Multisim File References	408	(1)
RLC Circuits	409	(38)
Series LC Circuits	410	(4)
Parallel LC Circuits	414	(5)
Resonance	419	(5)
Series and Parallel RLC Circuits	424	(11)
Series-Parallel RLC Circuit Analysis	435	(12)
Key Terms	441	(1)
Practice Problems	441	(5)
Answers to the Example Practice Problems	446	(1)
Multisim File References	446	(1)
Frequency Response and Passive Filters	447	(46)
Frequency Response: Curves and Measurements	448	(10)
Amplitude Measurements: dB Power Gain	458	(5)
Amplitude Measurements: dB Voltage and Current Gain	463	(3)
RC and RL Low-Pass Filters	466	(6)
RC and RL High-Pass Filters	472	(4)
Bandpass and Notch Filters	476	(17)
Key Terms	486	(1)
Practice Problems	486	(6)
Answers to the Example Practice Problems	492	(1)
Multisim File References	492	(1)
RL and RC Circuit Pulse Response	493	(23)
RL Circuit Pulse Response	494	(11)
RC Circuit Pulse Response	505	(11)
Key Terms	513	(1)
Practice Problems	513	(2)
Answers to the Example Practice Problems	515	(1)
Multisim File References	515	(1)
PART III ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND CIRCUITS	516	(387)
Introduction to Solid-State Components: Diodes	516	(38)
Semiconductors	517	(2)
Doping	519	(2)
The PN Junction	521	(2)
Bias	523	(3)
PN Junction Diodes	526	(3)
Diode Ratings	529	(2)
Other Diode Characteristics	531	(3)
Diode Specifications	534	(3)
Zener Diodes	537	(2)
Zener Diode Ratings	539	(3)
Light-Emitting Diodes	542	(3)
Diodes: A Comparison	545	(9)
Key Terms	545	(1)
Practice Problems	546	(7)
Answers to the Example Practice Problems	553	(1)
Multisim File References	553	(1)
Basic Diode Circuits	554	(40)
Half-Wave Rectifiers	555	(5)
Full-Wave Rectifiers	560	(3)
Full-Wave Bridge Rectifiers	563	(4)
Filtered Rectifiers	567	(6)
Clippers (Limiters)	573	(5)
Clampers (DC Restorers)	578	(4)
Voltage Multipliers	582	(12)
Key Terms	585	(1)
Practice Problems	586	(7)
Answers to the Example Practice Problems	593	(1)
Multisim File References	593	(1)
Bipolar Junction Transistor Operation and Biasing	594	(44)
Introduction to Bipolar Junction Transistors	595	(2)
Transistor Construction and Operation	597	(5)
Transistor Currents	602	(5)
Introduction to Transistor Biasing	607	(3)
Base Bias	610	(3)
Voltage-Divider Bias	613	(5)
Other Transistor Biasing Circuits	618	(7)
Related Topics	625	(13)
Key Terms	631	(1)
Practice Problems	631	(6)
Answers to the Example Practice Problems	637	(1)
Multisim File References	637	(1)
BJT Amplifiers	638	(41)
Amplifier Properties	639	(6)
BJT Amplifier Configurations	645	(3)
Common-Emitter Amplifiers: Fundamental Concepts	648	(4)
Common-Emitter Amplifiers: Gain and Impedance Characteristics	652	(4)
The Emitter Follower (Common-Collector Amplifier)	656	(5)
The Common-Base Amplifier	661	(2)
Class B Amplifiers	663	(6)
Related Topics	669	(10)
Key Terms	671	(1)
Practice Problems	671	(7)
Answers to the Example Practice Problems	678	(1)
Multisim File References	678	(1)
Field-Effect Transistors and Circuits	679	(48)
Introduction to JFETs	680	(6)
JFET Biasing Circuits	686	(9)
Common-Source Amplifiers	695	(6)
Common-Drain and Common-Gate Amplifiers	701	(5)
Introduction to MOSFETs: D-MOSFET Operation and Biasing	706	(6)
E-MOSFETs	712	(3)
Complementary MOSFETs (CMOS): A MOSFET Application	715	(1)
Related Topics	716	(11)
Key Terms	718	(1)
Practice Problems	719	(6)
Answers to the Example Practice Problems	725	(1)
Multisim File References	726	(1)
Operational Amplifiers	727	(44)
Operational Amplifiers: An Overview	728	(2)
Operation Overview	730	(5)
Differential Amplifiers and Op-Amp Specifications	735	(6)
Inverting Amplifiers	741	(3)
Noninverting Amplifiers	744	(3)
Op-Amp Frequency Response	747	(3)
Op-Amp Circuits	750	(21)
Key Terms	760	(1)
Practice Problems	760	(10)
Answers to the Example Practice Problems	770	(1)
Multisim File References	770	(1)
Active Filters and Oscillators	771	(41)
Tuned Amplifier Characteristics	772	(2)
Active Filters: An Overview	774	(3)
Low-Pass and High-Pass Filters	777	(4)
Bandpass and Notch Filters	781	(7)
Introduction to Oscillators	788	(5)
Phase-Shift Oscillators	793	(1)
The Wien-Bridge Oscillator	794	(3)
Discrete LC Oscillators: The Colpitts Oscillator	797	(2)
Other LC Oscillators	799	(3)
Crystal-Controlled Oscillators	802	(10)
Key Terms	804	(1)
Practice Problems	804	(6)
Answers to the Example Practice Problems	810	(1)
Multisim File References	811	(1)
Switching Circuits	812	(36)
Introductory Concepts	813	(6)
Basic Switching Circuits: Practical Considerations	819	(7)
Schmitt Triggers	826	(6)
Multivibrators: The 555 Timer	832	(16)
Key Terms	839	(1)
Practice Problems	840	(7)
Answers to the Example Practice Problems	847	(1)
Multisim File References	847	(1)
Discrete and Integrated Voltage Regulators	848	(23)
Voltage Regulation: An Overview	849	(3)
Series Voltage Regulators	852	(4)
Shunt Voltage Regulators	856	(1)
Linear IC Voltage Regulators	857	(5)
Switching Regulators	862	(9)
Key Terms	868	(1)
Practice Problems	868	(2)
Answers to the Example Practice Problems	870	(1)
Multisim File References	870	(1)
Thyristors and Other Devices	871	(32)
Introduction to Thyristors: The Silicon Unilateral Switch	872	(3)
Silicon-Controlled Rectifiers	875	(7)
Diacs and Triacs	882	(3)
Unijunction Transistors	885	(3)
Discrete Photodetectors	888	(5)
Optoisolators and Optointerrupters	893	(1)
Varactor Diodes	894	(2)
Transient Suppressors	896	(2)
Tunnel Diodes	898	(5)
Key Terms	900	(1)
Practice Problems	901	(1)
Answers to the Example Practice Problems	902	(1)
Multisim File References	902	(1)
Appendix A Conversions and Units	903	(5)
Appendix B Component Standard Values and Color Codes	908	(2)
Appendix C Specification Sheets	910	(7)
Appendix D Selected Equation Derivations	917	(17)
Appendix E H-Parameters	934	(4)
Appendix F Polar and Rectangular Notations	938	(9)
Appendix G Glossary	947	(14)
Appendix H Answers to Selected Odd-Numbered Problems	961	(6)
Index	967