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Learn the fundamentals of computing, communications, robotics, and entertainment devices through this introductory course in electronics. The text offers a user-friendly, independent-study approach, complete with practical examples, learning-enhancing illustrations, and test-yourself questions. Perfect for both hobbyists and students, this edition presents simple circuit design, new information on wireless technologies, advanced applications in artificial intelligence, and more.
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Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics This page intentionally left blank Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics Third Edition Stan Gibilisco McGraw-Hill New York Chicago San Francisco Lisbon London Madrid Mexico City Milan New Delhi San Juan Seoul Singapore Sydney Toronto Copy the United Sta es of Am of this publicat on m or ret i val sy 20 , 19 7, 19 3 by right The McGraw-Hil Com p anies, Inc. Al rights res v d. Manuf ct red in erica. Except as perm a y be rep oduc or distr bu e in , withou the prio writ en perm stem it ed under the United Sta es Copy right Act of 1976, no part any form or by any m eans, or stored in a dat b se is on of the publisher. 0- 7 1389 The m Al tradem oc ur en of a tradem tradem this bo k, they a terial in this eBo k also ap e rs in the print version of this ti le: 0- 7 13 . arks are tradem arks of their resp ctiv owne arked nam es in an e nt of ark owner, with no inte o of infr gem ark sy m bol after ev ry , and to the ben fit of the ark. Wher such designat o ap e r in have be n printed with in t al caps. McGraw-Hil eBo ks are av il b e at special quanti y or for use in co