electronics, electrical engineering, electric circuits, electrical systems, electricity, fundamentals 

Foundations of Electronics: Circuits and Devices, 5E includes the same superior content and readability as Foundations of Electronics, 5E, plus strong coverage of solid-state devices theory and important practical circuits in which diodes, BJT's, FET's, MOSFET's and optoelectronic devices are used. The Fifth Edition has been updated to better provide a foundation in power supplies, amplifiers, oscillators, op-amps, and optoelectronic systems that readers need to launch a career or pursue more advanced study. Real-world color codes and strategic highlighting combine with color charts, photos, schematics, and diagrams to foster a solid foundation in circuits and devices that bridges the gap between must-know theory and hands-on circuit work. Other enhancements include totally new, automated calculations for the formulas in the book on the accompanying CD, and all-new information on admittance and susceptance. 

xxxii, 1031 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm 

Preface -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 Basic Concepts of Electricity -- Chapter 2 Electrical Quantities and Components -- Chapter 3 Ohm's Law -- Chapter 4 Series Circuits -- Chapter 5 Parallel Circuits -- Chapter 6 Series-Parallel Circuits -- Chapter 7 Basic Network Theorems -- Chapter 8 Network Analysis Techniques -- Chapter 9 Magnetism and Electromagnetism -- Chapter 10 Measuring Instruments -- Chapter 11 Basic AC Quantities -- Chapter 12 The Oscilloscope -- Chapter 13 Inductance -- Chapter 14 Inductive Reactance in AC - Chapter 15 RL Circuits in AC -- Chapter 16 Basic Transformer Characteristics -- Chapter 17 Capacitance -- Chapter 18 Capacitive Reactance in AC -- Chapter 19 RC Circuits in AC -- Chapter 20 RLC Circuit Analysis -- Chapter 21 Series and Parallel Resonance -- Chapter 22 Semiconductor Materials and P-N Junctions -- Chapter 23 Diodes and Diode Circuits -- Chapter 24 Power Supply Circuits -- Chapter 25 Bipolar Junction Transistors -- Chapter 26 BJT Amplifier Circuits -- Chapter 27 Field-Effect Transistors and Circuits -- Chapter 28 Operational Amplifiers -- Chapter 29 Oscillators and Multivibrators -- Chapter 30 Thyristors -- Chapter 31 Optoelectronics -- Appendix A Color Codes -- Appendix B Answers -- Appendix C Troubleshooting Challenge Test Results -- Appendix D Using the Excel Formulas Templates Files -- Appendix E Copper-Wire Table -- Appendix F Useful Conversion Factors -- Appendix G Schematic Symbols -- Appendix H Glossary - Index