Electricity and Electronics (INSTRUCTOR)

by Gerrish, Howard H.; Dugger, William E., Jr.; Roberts, Richard M.

• ISBN13: 9781566374385
• ISBN10: 1566374383
• Edition: INSTRUCTOR
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-07-01
• Publisher: Goodheart-Willcox Co

Summary

Electricity and Electronics presents solid, up-to-date information on the fundamentals of electricity and electronics. The dual approach of this text teaches principles and theory accompanied by hands-on learning. Text content provides a thorough grounding in electrical principles, circuitry, and components. Additional topics include electronic communication and data systems, such as radio, television, and computers. An entire chapter is devoted to career opportunities in electronics.

Table of Contents

Introduction	5	(13)
Science of Electricity and Electronics	13	(8)
Basic Instruments and Measurements	21	(14)
Introduction to Basic Electrical Circuit Materials	35	(16)
Energy	51	(6)
Sources of Electricity	57	(6)
Series Circuits	63	(10)
Parallel Circuits	73	(10)
Combination Circuits (Series-Parallel)	83	(10)
Magnetism	93	(6)
Generators	99	(6)
DC Motors	105	(6)
Transformers	111	(6)
AC Motors	117	(6)
Inductance and RL Circuits	123	(6)
Capacitance and RC Circuits	129	(8)
Tuned Circuits and RCL Networks	137	(10)
Introduction to Semiconductors and Power Supplies	147	(8)
Tubes, Transistors, and Amplifiers	155	(8)
Integrated Circuits	163	(6)
Digital Circuits	169	(10)
Oscillators	179	(6)
AM and FM Radio Communications	185	(8)
Television	193	(6)
Fiber Optics and Lasers	199	(6)
Computers	205	(6)
Career Opportunities in Electronics	211