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1) Electronics
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Illustrations are best viewed on a tablet. This dictionary is directed to the requirements of all who need a source book providing clear, helpful definitions of electronic terms, including advanced school students and those embarking on higher-education courses, as well as technicians and hobbyists. The dictionary will also prove very useful to anyone whose work or study involves the use of electronic devices, which are now vital tools in areas as...
2) Electronics
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Although most people would scarcely be able to make it through the day without using some type of electronic device-computers, televisions, and MP3 players, to name a few-the inner workings of such devices remain a mystery to many. This insightful volume examines various components, such as electron tubes and semiconductors, that have been essential to electronics over the years, as well as the history of the field in general and its applications...
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Have you ever wondered what makes the bulb in your room glow? If you have, the you better arm yourself up with some basic knowledge of electricity. This educational reference will give you a quick run-down of some of the most important uses of electricity. It's a good book to own, read and share with the family. Happy reading!
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Some years ago I had written a book directed to anyone who designs electronic and electric circuits. Engineers, technicians, teachers, students and hobbyists took a real benefit from that book. The original book is now out of print, being available only used issues. Since the book is very useful, the author decided to review the old edition, add new content and so create a new book for anyone who need a fast access to formulas, tables and calculations...
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From the Fitbit to the Apple Watch, wearable electronics have taken the world by storm in recent years. With this book, students learn about the past, present, and future of technological innovation. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on technology concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.
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Today's World is now-a-days completely dependent on Digital systems. To fulfill the need of Digital circuits has raised up to the maximum level. For this reason we the authors have designed this fundamental book for beginners to fulfill the basic needs of a graduate student. Digital IC design is a procedural process that involves converting specifications and features into digital blocks and then further into logic circuits. Many of the constraints...
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Modern life makes extensive use of electronics. On a daily basis, we use smartphones, computers, and TVs in the home and robots in industry and commerce. This title outlines the development of electronics, from early vacuum tubes to today's microchips. It explains how semiconductors work at the atomic level and how they are made into solid-state devices essential for the Internet and other applications. A biographical chapter on J. J. Thomson, who...
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xxv, 1027 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
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Spark your creativity and gain the electronics skills required to transform your innovative ideas into functioning gadgets. This hands-on, updated guide outlines electrical principles and provides thorough, easy-to-follow instructions, schematics, and illustrations. Find out how to select components, safely assemble circuits, perform error tests, and build plug-and-play prototypes.
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This scintillating survey of the major electronic discoveries of the past century - including static electricity, vacuum tubes, transistors, and television - focuses on the past forty years of technological innovation. Learn what's "under the hood" of computers, integrated circuits, the Internet, cell phones, GPS, optical fibers, space probes, and other modern wonders. Engaging and mildly technical, this authoritative treatment can be understood by...
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Now published as a portable, learning, reference and subject revision guide, students, teachers and hobbyists can have their own portable version as an eBook. For easy reading, a comprehensive list of hundreds of topics each with a graphic image and explanatory text act as a useful exam revision reminder or reference tool for professionals.
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
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"Make a (safe!) spark with projects that teach kids the basics of electronics and then allow your makers to take it to the next level! Learn about electricity, get hands-on with lights and sounds, and use your creativity to build on what you know. Bonus video tutorials and other content available on the free Capstone 4D app gives students an augmented reality experience that goes beyond the printed page"--
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Some years ago, I had written a book directed to anyone, who designs electronic and electric circuits. Engineers, technicians, teachers, students and hobbyists took a real benefit from that book. The original book is now out of print, being available only used issues. Since the book is very useful, the author decided to review the old edition, add new content and so create a new book for anyone who need a fast access to formulas, tables and calculations...
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INTRODUCTIONCHAPTER 1: MICROPROCESSORCHAPTER 2: SILICON WAFERS/CHIPSCHAPTER 3: TRANSISTORSCHAPTER 4: LOGIC GATESCHAPTER 5: BOOLEAN ALGEBRA AND STORING NUMBERSCHAPTER 6: BINARY CONVERSION OF TEXT, AUDIO, IMAGE AND VIDEOCHAPTER 7: DATA COMPRESSIONCHAPTER 8: REGISTERSCHAPTER 9: THE CONTROL UNITCHAPTER 10: ARITHMETIC LOGIC UNIT (ALU)CHAPTER 11: DATA PATHS AND MULTIPLEXERSCHAPTER 12: BIOS – Basic Input/Output SystemCHAPTER 13: ASSEMBLY LANGUAGECHAPTER...
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Imagine what life would be like without electricity. There wouldn't be television, the internet and other gadgets too. The usefulness of electricity can only be attributed to its discoverer. Now, who actually discovered it cannot be identified easily as it came with a series of experiments and thoughts connected to another. Read all about it in this wonderful book for fifth graders.
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With today's modern technology, LEDs, servomotors, motion sensors, speakers, and more artwork can incorporate elements of light, sound, and motion for dramatic effects. Author and educator Simon Quellen Field has developed a primer for creative individuals looking for new ways to express themselves though electronically enhanced art. Following step-by-step examples of basic circuitry and programming, readers can develop the skills necessary to enhance...
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What are conductors and insulators? This electricity book for kids will teach the difference and purpose of each of these. Because of the age-appropriate selection and presentation of information, this book will make a prime resource for introduction and review of the subject. So what are you waiting for? Buy a copy today!
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Do you spend hours tinkering with projects? Do you also love listening to and collecting music? So did inventor Tony Fadell. He combined two of his passions to create the iPod, the world's most popular music player. Even as a child, Fadell was curious about how things worked. He invented a new processor for his computer and sold it to Apple when he was still a teenager! Years later, Apple reached out to Fadell to create an iPod prototype, and he helped...
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Take your creative ambitions in exciting new directions with the easy-to-learn and popular Arduino electronics platform! Arduino for Artists is a guide for amateur and professional artists interested in using the Arduino microcontroller platform to create dynamic and interactive works of art. Discover a new way to leave your creative mark on the world using technology as a medium.
While most how-to books approach Arduino and electronics from a scientific...
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