Beginner's Guide to Reading Schematics, Third Edition

Translate schematic diagrams into today's cutting-edge electronics

Navigate the roadmaps of simple electronic circuits and complex systems with help from an experienced engineer. With all-new art and demo circuits you can build, this hands-on, illustrated guide explains how to understand and create high-precision electronics diagrams. Find out how to identify parts and connections, decipher element ratings, and apply diagram-based information in your own projects. Beginner’s Guide to Reading Schematics, Third Edition, also contains valuable appendices covering symbols and resistor color codes.

Featuring detailed coverage of:

Schematic, block, and pictorial diagrams

Resistors and capacitors

Inductors and transformers

Switches, conductors, and cables

Diodes, transistors, and logic gates

Electron tubes

Cells and batteries

Voltage dividers and reducers

Breadboards and wire wrapping

Electronics troubleshooting