Practical Electronics for Inventors - Third Edition by Paul Scherz

Here's the third edition of 'Practical Electronics for Inventors' by Paul Scherz. 

This book is perfect for those who are taking up Electrical Engineering course or to anyone who simply wants to learn electronics for themselves. 

With this book, you will be able to enhance your creativity where you get to gain electronic skills that allows you to transform your innovative ideas into gadgets or devices.

You will actually be learning electrical principles with easy-to-follow instructions. 

Apart from the instructions, plenty of illustrations and schematics are also provided to ensure that you will be able to grasp the topic a lot much easier. 

Some of the interesting topics that you will be dealing with are selecting components, assembling circuits, performing error test and etc...

On this third edition of Practical Electronics for Inventors, all-new chapters has been featured which focuses more on advance topics. 

Some of these topics are about sensors, microcontrollers, modular electronics and the latest software tools that are commonly used today. Below are the coverage of all contents found on the book:

1. Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors and Transformers

2. Diodes, Transistors and IC (Integrated Circuits)

3. Optoelectronics, Solar Cells and Phototransistors

4. Sensors, GPS Modules and Touch Screens

5. Op Amps, Regulators and Power Supplies

6. Digital Electronics, LCD Displays and Logic Gates

7. Microcontrollers and Prototyping Platforms

8. DC Motors, RC Servos and Stepper Motors

9. Microphones, Audio Amps and Speakers

10. Modular Electronics and Prototyping

Review for Practical Electronics for Inventors

Mr. Paul Sherz has written the best Electronic book around that is well suited for those who are just starting out to learn as beginners. 

I often use it as a great reference especially when somebody wants to ask me to teach them the basics of electronics. 

You might be thinking that I am a teacher or instructor of this field, if you are then you are wrong. I am simply a person with a reputable electronics background.

With such reputation, many people especially friends and students are coming after me to explain things to them in a much simpler and understandable manner. 

Actually, the trick is within this book. All contents found on this book are well written by the author ensuring that beginners will most likely be able to understand.

Theories and histories are also covered by the book which does bore me a lot. 

But for students, it is important for you to know them because your teachers or instructors will surely be giving them on your exams. 

For those people who taking electronics as their interest or hobby then you can skip them and you will still learn a lot from this book.

What I like most about this book is that it offers plenty of illustrations and graphs. This offers great help especially for those who need to see something before they can fully understand what is being discussed.

Lastly, Electronics involves mathematics or calculations so if you hate numbers then you better look for another hobby or field of study. 

On this book, calculations and formulas has been clearly explained. It was well derived to guide you on how to apply them from one situation to the next.

Overall, I highly recommend Practical Electronics for Inventors especially to all beginners.

Electronics Simple 'n Easy On the Go Learning Book by WAGmob

Finally a book intended for all Electronic beginners is here, 'Electronics Simple 'n Easy' by WAGmob. 

This book contains several chapters that are well written to be clearly understood by anyone who is new in the field of electronics. 

It is actually designed for both students and adults who wants to pursue an interest in electronics as their hobby or career.

Electronics Simple 'n Easy by WAGmob offers a well detailed quick summary of the essential concepts of Electronics unlike any other books that explains topics that are not really necessary for you to know. 

Here are the following snack-sized chapters discussed on the book:

Chapter 1: Introduction:

You will get to learn more about Electronics especially on how does it affect our world. I already have a few discussion about electronics here on my blog but this book does a better explanation. 

Apart from introduction of Electronics, you will also get to learn the uses and applications. 

Other topics that are covered on the first chapter includes Electronics Vocabulary, Electric Circuits, Electrical Components, Voltage, Waveforms and etc...

Chapter 2: Electricity and Magnetism:

All you need to learn about electricity and magnetism will be discussed on this chapter. This include the formula such as Coulomb's Law, Ohm's Law and Gauss's Law. 

These are actually important and commonly used formulas in the field of electronics. Other topics that are included on this chapter are about Electricity, Atoms, Electromagnet, Electric Field for Gaussian Surface and etc...

Chapter 3: Resistors:

I have already covered a few topics about resistors on this blog but there are still some that I haven't covered yet which can be found on this book. 

Some of these topics are about Wire Wound Resistors, Rheostat, Potentiometer, Power as a Function of Resistance and etc...

Chapter 4: Capacitors:

Capacitors are also one of the most commonly used components in electronics. If you are going to build your first project, it is for sure that you will be using them. 

Thus it is important that you need to learn everything about capacitors which has been discussed on this Electronic book by WAGmob. 

Some topics that has been covered on this chapter are Unit of Capacitance, Types of Capacitors, Capacitance Determination, Physical Characteristics of Capacitors and etc...

Chapter 5: Inductors:

Just like the previous two chapters (4 and 5) which is about Resistors and Capacitors, you will get to learn all about inductors. 

Some of the topics covered on this 5th chapter are about Types of Inductor, Application of Inductors, Physical Characteristics of Inductors and etc...

Chapter 6: Kirchhoff's Laws:

On this 6th chapter of the book, you will get to learn about one of the most popular formula known as the 'Kirchhoff's Laws'. 

Contained on this chapter are topics about Kirchhoff's Current Law (with example), Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (with example) and Notations Used.

Chapter 7: Series and Parallel Circuits:

Chapter 7 of the book will explain to you about Series and Parallel Circuits. You will now be dealing with calculations and manipulating formulas to compute for a certain value from the given circuit. 

Some topics include Total Power for Series Circuit, Parallel Combination for Resistance, Equal Resistances Method and etc...

Chapter 8: Diodes:

Diodes are commonly known for their two opposite polarities which are the positive and negative side. You will get to learn more about diodes on this 8th chapter of the book.

Chapter 9: Semiconductors:

Important things that you need to learn about Semiconductors are discussed on this 9th chapter. Some of the topics are the Types of Semiconductors, N-Type Semiconductors, P-Type Semiconductors and etc...

Chapter 10: Transistors:

Have you already seen one of those three-legged components? If you do then chances are they are transistors. Anyway, you will find out more about them on this 10th chapter of the book. 

Some of the topics that are covered are the Types of Transistors, Functions of Transistor Terminals, Transistor Biasing, Operating Conditions for Transistor, Applications of Transistors and etc...

Chapter 11: NPN, PNP, FET and MOSFET

After completing those previous 10 chapters you are now ready to learn a more advance topic of electronics which are all about NPN, PNP, FET and MOSFET. Topics includes Number System, Digital Electronics, Digital Logic Gates and etc...

Review for Electronics Simple 'n Easy Book by WAGmob

I already spent most of my time on the Electronic Industry for a lot of years where I find this book to be an excellent guide for those beginners who wants to learn about electronics. 

It is also perfect for those students who wishes to take a college degree on Electronics.

Reading the book had actually refreshes my basic knowledge about Electronics. 

I actually did bought this book for the purpose of educating staffs of our Electronic Company so that they can at least have the basic idea about the product that are being manufactured. 

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With my advance knowledge, I have trouble on which part do I have to start. Thus, I'm so glad that I found this Electronic book by WAGmob in which I can use as a guide on my lecture.