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Power Electronics is intended to be an introductory text in power electronics, primarily for the undergraduate electrical engineering student. The text is written for some flexibility in the order of the topics.Much of the text includes computer simulation using PSpice as a supplement to analytical circuit solution techniques.

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good
fast delivery. Consider that it is intl Ver.

But, there is no problem to study by using this book even exercise problem

Good Seller
Good Seller, item as described. Didn't get back to my email, but got the product shortly after. ... Read more

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Informal, effective undergraduate-level text introduces vibrational and electronic spectroscopy, presenting applications of group theory to the interpretation of uv, visible, and infrared spectra without assuming a high level of background knowledge. 200 problems with solutions. Numerous illustrations.
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Symmetry and Spectroscopy
Quick delivery. Quality product. Great source of technical information. Good value for the money. I am very happy with this purchase.

Great book for Spec
This was a great book for spectroscopy.Ugly cover but who cares.Good for graduate class unless your at MIT then this is good for junior classes.

simply put
Simply put, this book is MUST HAVE for anyone studying or working with spectroscopy. Whether you study Physical, Analytical, or Inorganic Chemistry, this book is essential. The information is distilled and relevant.Check out your professors' book collections, odds are you will find this classic on their shelves (and probably also see many course examples similar to exercises and examples from it, even if not officially required for your course). The pages will be worn, dog-eared, highlighted, and scribbled on, just like in my copy I have used over and over and over for last 15 years! From Group Theory to Raman to Crystal Field, this book has got it all! Awesome!

Another Dover Bargain in Physical Chemistry
This book has served as a companion text for courses I've taught in Symmetry and Group Theory and in Physical Methods in Inorganic Chemistry for the past two years.It provides a solid background for practicing chemists who will use electronic and vibrational spectroscopy in their everyday research, though it is only an introduction for serious spectroscopists. The book adopts an easy conversational tone that appeals to students but doesn't fail to provide an appropriate level of rigor - with one notable exception to be mentioned below.For a students seeking to learn by self-study there is a good supply of problems, with solutions provided, to deepen understanding.The examples are most plentiful in the vibrational spectroscopic sections.

Both photoelectron and UV-Visible spectroscopy are presented, and Harris and Bertolucci do a better job at teaching what electron states are than Cotton does in his well-known "Chemical Applications of Group Theory".Unfortunately, however, electronic spectra of transition metal complexes are given short shrift and ligand-field-theoretic problems are not adequately fleshed out.Equally unfortunate is the fact that the one transition-metal example of vibronic coupling provided in the body of the text is the same example presented by Cotton: the polarized spectra of trans-[Co(en)2Cl2]+ - and the authors have transcribed exactly the same serious error: One of the vibrational modes is wrong and one of the electronic absorption peaks are misassigned as a result.

These problems notwithstanding, this is very good book - I recommend it to students and teachers as an affordable, instructive, and very readable text.

The best
I bought this book about half way through my postgraduate studies in Physical chemistry, then immediately kicked myself for not buying it earlier.If you're a bit rusty in QM, as I was, then the chapter on QM is worth the price of admission alone, the same could really be said for all of the 5 chapters (Group Theory, QM, Vibrations, MO Theory and Electronic Transitions) though as they are all clear, well constructed, with nice problems (and solutions for most).Great introduction for any aspiring Physical Chemist. ... Read more

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Digital Electronics: Principles and Applications is a concise and practical text that prepares students for entry-level electronics jobs. Its level and approach are ideal for both electronics and electricity programs looking for a relatively short, applied book. The seventh edition has been updated, with new coverage of microcontrollers, memory, and interfacing. Optional simulation work with MultiSim is included in the text and accompanying Experiments Manual, with circuit files included on a bound-in CD ROM. Additional student and instructor resources are included on a new Online Learning Center website. ... Read more

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Electronics
This is quite an excellent lab manual for the enthusiast or beginner of electronics. This specific lab manual, along with the textbook is quite informative and helpeful. It contains such experiments as making BCD and LED counters and the like. Through the principles I've learned through this lab manual, I've even been successful in building my own multi function calculator. Very helpful and informative.

a good book for brief theorotical overview
this is an excellent book for someone who wants topractically work on some basic digital circuits.this book provides good reading for practical applications and also provides a brief run through of the theoroticalknowledge required for a particular circuit.it includes chapters on booleanalgebra,combinational and sequential logic circuits and families andchapters on flip flops,counters and registers.however this book iscertainly not meant for someone who is looking for some theorotical depthin the subject. ... Read more

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Unlike books currently on the market, this book attempts to satisfy two goals: combine circuits and electronics into a single, unified treatment, and establish a strong connection with the contemporary world of digital systems.It will introduce a new way of looking not only at the treatment of circuits, but also at the treatment of introductory coursework in engineering in general.
Using the concept of ''abstraction,'' the book attempts to form a bridge between the world of physics and the world of large computer systems. In particular, it attempts to unify electrical engineering and computer science as the art of creating and exploiting successive abstractions to manage the complexity of building useful electrical systems. Computer systems are simply one type of electrical systems.

+Balances circuits theory with practical digital electronics applications.

+Illustrates concepts with real devices.

+Supports the popular circuits and electronics course on the MIT OpenCourse Ware from which professionals worldwide study this new approach.

+Written by two educators well known for their innovative teaching and research and their collaboration with industry. ... Read more

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Be perfect if RF Circuit Design is mentioned.
High-frequency circuit continues to enjoy significant industrial attention, triggered by a host of radio-frequency (RF) and microwave (MW) products. It really is another branch different from the electrical engineering and computer science(Digital world) needed to be addressed concisely and effectively.
The book draws a clear connection between electrical engineering and physics by showing clearly how the lumped circuit abstraction directly derives from Maxwell's Equations and a set of simplifying assumptions. In fact. High-frequency circuit is at the in-between discipline.

It will be perfect if the RF Circuit is relevant in the future 2nd edition. That will give the students a whole/clear picture in the circuit field and well-understanding of the connection between circuit theory and the fundamental Maxwell's Equations.

Best Electronics book
If you have seen Agarwal lecture at MIT, you know the man is pretty darn good at what he does. This book, lived upto the standards. IT'slike the bible of under-graduate electronics. I have read other books here and there. If you get this one with Art of Electronics...you can build yourself, any electronics gadget (almost any). I treasure this with all my life, although I am not a EE person!

Awesome
I am using this book as a self study guide. I have finished first 3 chapters so far. Everything is awesome. It is very clear.

Very refreshing introduction to fundamentals
I came across this book while searching for an introductory text to review my fundamentals. The book developed from an introductory course taught at MIT in electronic circuits. I like the coverage of topics in the book and the manner in which the authors have presented them. The best part is that the course webcast is freely available over the MIT's Open Course Ware initiative. I benefited most from listening to one of the authors lectures on the web and using this book as a text. End of chapter problems emphasize applications of the various abstractions the authors use which is very intuitive. There are zillions of circuit theory books in the market but all of them just deal with the concept and circuit techniques. This book develops the concept and encourages the reader to think about the various simplifications and assumptions that have been made in circuits and systems theory and their domains of existence. Again, the best way this book can be put to use is to listen to the accompanying webcast lectures and take the "virtual course" on MIT OCW website. Don't forget to leave a small donation if you like the contents of the course so institutions like MIT can continue to open up their resources to the general public. ... Read more

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An increasing number of investors are entering the high-risk world of electronic day trading--often before they've learned the basic principles and safeguards. Financial Freedom Through Electronic Day Trading combines Van Tharp's mastery of trading psychology with Brian June's nuts-and-bolts expertise to give day traders the proven strategies and information they need to survive and succeed.

From little-known day trading entries and exits to techniques that foster winning attitudes and styles, these practical ideas will help readers develop their own personalized trading systems. The perfect combination of psychological preparation and hands-on practice, it discusses:
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Great book for professiona traders
I started to read this book few days ago. I got the book from amazon more than a year ago. After I started to read, I found out that the book has alot of information for traders.The reason is I have red alot of trading books during this time and I have to say that this one is really good. Most of the books that I have red are to general and you do not learn that much.. It shows you how to create a plan, knowing your edge, be decipline, and know your trading strategy. Trading strategy means that you have to know what type of trader are you. Are you Scalping trader, Swing or momentom trader. Any way this book is more usfull for traders who have experiance.For new ones it is a little bit difficult to digest. My recomendation is that buy this book if you have few years of experiance in trading.

Buyer Beware of Kindle Edition
None of the tables or illustrations are included in the Kindle edition, and without them, the book is significantly impaired and incomplete.

This is a rip off.I am going to pursue a refund, and I expect to get one, e-book or no.Stealing from customers is WRONG.

I am surprised at both Van Tharp and Amazon.

I've recently encountered various problems with Kindle books.If Amazon can't start enforcing some quality control, I'm going to take my business elsewhere.

Every trader should read this book
Every trader should read and follow this book.This book teaches the importance of the mental aspect of trading.Any beginner who has lost money through mental mistakes (which almost all trading mistakes are mental)will learn from this book.Beginners tend to do things like not use stops, pull stops, sell too quickly and trade based on hope, greed and fear.

This book teaches that you have to get your mind right.The typical beginner follows all their losing by deciding that they need to do better analysis.This just leads to more confusion and losses.Make a trading plan, keep it simple and easy to follow, cut your losses short and let your winners run.That is the basic method to consistently make money.

This book will help teach this method.

Now He Likes Day Trading?
I was reading an interview in "Market Wizards" with Tharp and he concluded at that time he would not work with people that day trade because Page 416 "I also am convinced that is it difficult to make money day trading or trading in a short time-frame, so I am skeptical about anyone who wants me to help them day trade successfully.

This quote in itself speaks volumes of the author's motivation to write a book. He is not making any money trading so breaking his principles, he authors a book about something he thinks cannot be done.

content rich
This book contains a wealth of information - I strongly recommend it! The content is excellent, and the writing style is understandable and candid. Brian June not only discusses the nuts-and-bolts of day-trading (Level II screens, time-and-sales data, 'ax' market makers, direct-access systems, trading strategies) but covers in detail how one should prepare prior to the market opening and how one needs to debrief trading after the close. Dr. Van Tharp covers two of the most important concepts of trading: risk management (i.e., capital preservation) and money management (i.e., position sizing). If you have not internalized these concepts into your belief system already read these chapters, memorize them. They are key disciplines as they will keep you in the game. ... Read more

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This seventh edition of Malvino’s classic Electronic Principles offers students a definitive overview of electronic circuits and devices. Expert knowledge of electronic devices is presented in a stimulating, clearly written, conversational style. The new, streamlined book design is full-color throughout, with ample, clear illustrations. Greater emphasis on modern integrated circuit (IC) technology, and the revision of nearly one third of the previous edition’s chapter problems and review questions refresh this text while retaining its proven approach.

In addition to the text there is a wealth of supplementary material included for both student and instructor.An upgraded Experiments Manual, the optional use of MultiSIM software, an instructor’s manual with an Instructor Productivity Center CD-ROM, and the brand new Online Learning Center website make this text a powerful learning tool."

Electronic Principles is written for electronics students who have done course work in basic DC/AC circuit analysis, along with algebra and trigonometry prerequisites. The book gives clear, accessible coverage of basic electronics concepts in the first half of the book, then applies these to the important electronic circuits and devices most widely used in today’s industry. ... Read more

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Electronics Principles, Seventh Edition
I recently ordered "Electronics Principles, Seventh Edition, Albert Malvino".
Athough the actual content of the book is good, the Publisher seems to have
uncorrected production issues. The pages in the front/back of the book, were for lack of a better description, wrinkled and/or stuck together.
It's is apparent that towards the back of the book there were two CD's that were removed at some point.
There are cardbord remenants of the CD holders where the CD holders were cut from the book.
Since there are imprints left on pages surrounding where the CD's were, it is clear enough
CD's were removed. I'm assuming since there is no MultiSim software included to actually run the simulation files, that the missing CD's were the student version of MultiSim.

It would have been nice if the Publisher had clearly indicated upfront, there is no actual simulation software included with the book,
as this is going to be an additional unanticipated cost neccessary to get the most out of this book.

I returned the first copy to Amazon, and a replacement copy in pretty much the same condition arrived, hence "uncorrected production issues"
I have contacted the Publisher asking about the production quality, and CDs that were removed.

Scott Warner
Seattle

Electronics for everyone
Electronic Principles by Albert Malvino is one of the best electronics book there is.This book is ideal for someone who is just either interested in the field of electronics or is learning it as a trade.The 7th edition is excellent and contains many problems with answers in the back of the book.Malvino's job interview questions are an added bonus that I think most people will appreciate.The book is highly colorful and does not delve into the abstract mathematics that would only confuse a person just getting there feet wet.

I have to admit I was disappointed with the CD as a previous review mentioned however I feel this should not disqualify this book from consideration in somebodies library because of that.Highly recommend and deserving of 5 stars.

Book
Excellent seller. I received the book on time and the book was in excellent condition!

Is this what you call a textbook?
It would be more readable if all the pages were left blank. I hate this book.

Does NOT include a simulation application
This bundle does NOT include ANY kind of simulator application, despite its misleading and false description.When you put in the companion CD, the ReadMe file bluntly states: "If you need to purchase the student edition of MultiSIM, please ask your bookstore to order it for you."Only then can you run the project files contained on the CD.

But I am NOT a student, I am a working professional, and my "bookstore" is Amazon.com.Since I don't qualify for the $83 student edition of the simulator, I'm looking at THOUSANDS of dollars for the fully licensed software suite that includes Multisim.

While I am pretty unhappy about that, I do not intend the poor rating to reflect on the book itself.I used Electronic Principles 20 years ago in school, and it has been on my desk ever since for reference and for review (great for studying up on those technical interviews).Malvino's elegant exposition makes it a true Classic, and to be fair it's well worth the hundred and something dollars stand-alone.Unless, like me, you have a perfectly serviceable previous edition, and are lured into buying this purported bundle because you think it would be great to review the material with the luxury of some kind of simulator "lite" so you don't have to set it all up in the lab. ... Read more

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This text is structured to reflect a day in the life of an insurance codding and billing specialist. Using a "layered learning" concept, the student will move through the book in a logical progression, building upon each element learned at each stage of the reimbursement process. Students will learn to carefully glean pertinent data to code accurately from review and analysis of: a.) Superbills, b.) Provider’s notes, c.) Referral authorization forms, and d.) New patient information forms. ... Read more

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Insurance Coding and Eletronica Claims for the Medical Office

I received the book shortly; the CD that should be attached with the book was not in. I received only the book. All my classmates bought the book and the CD was attached at the end of the book.
The book was unwrapped (the plastic which seals the book) when I opened the package.
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The field of teaching digital electronics has not changed significantly in the past 20 years. Many of the same books that first became available in the late 1970s and early 1980s are still being used as basic texts. In the 20+ years since these were written, the basic rules have not changed, but they do not provide strong links to modern electronics including CMOS logic, Programmable Logic Devices and microprocessor/microcontroller interfacing. Courses teaching introductory digital electronics will fill in the missing areas of information for students, but neither the instructors nor students have resources to explain modern technology and interfaces. One assumption made by all the standard texts is that experimenting with digital electronics cannot be done easily - in the proposed book, "digital guru" Myke Predko will show how readers can set up their own apparatus for experimenting with digital electronics for less than $10. ... Read more

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this book sucks
Confusing. For novice learners DO NOT buy. Does not clearly explain even for basic things. I have to constantly go online to google and wiki many of the topics covered in this book, because of the poor explanations throughout the book. The author's mentality is like an English teacher trying to teach Shakespeare's to first graders

Excellent Introduction Book
This is an excellent book for the hobbyist looking to get started with electronics or anyone who needs some clarification on some aspects of digital electronics. The book describes things clearly and in a simple manner so that the basics are easy to grasp, and then brings in the gory details required to fully understand it. This has usually been the failing point of the other books on the subject I have tried to read; they do not make the very basic concepts easy to understand. I will admit, most of the material in the first few chapters (Boolean logic, electronic components, etc.) was a review for me. Someone looking at this material for the first time may require a few read-throughs of this material. Don't get discouraged and have patience! Everything begins to come together in the later chapters, so don't worry if you don't completely understand everything the first time it is introduced.

An intriguing book...
I bought this book the other day, as I have often wondered exactly how boolean logic got instantiated in electronic devices, but couldn't seem to get past the first few pages of most intro texts.The author's style of writing is very engaging, and easy to follow.I was able to get through the first couple chapters sitting in the book store!I am looking forward to finishing the book, as it promises to provide me with a good grounding in this area.The biggest difference I saw in this book was the careful stepping from boolean logic at a simple level to more complex logic while simultaneously showing how it can work in circuit-form.Most books give the basics, then jump right into the circuit design as if you already get how to make the leap, (and I couldn't seem to get there on my own!!!) ... Read more

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This popular, up-to-date devices book takes a strong systems approach that identifies the circuits and components within a system, and helps readers see how the circuit relates to the overall system function. Floyd is well known for straightforward, understandable explanations of complex concepts, as well as for non-technical, on-target treatment of mathematics. The extensive use of examples, Multisim simulations, and graphical illustrations makes even complex concepts understandable. From discrete components, to linear integrated circuits, to programmable analog devices, this books¿ coverage is well balanced between discrete and integrated circuits. Also includes focus on power amplifiers; BJT and FET amplifiers; advanced integrated circuits–instrumentation and isolation amplifiers; OTAs; log/antilog amplifiers; and converters. Thorough coverage of optical topics–high intensity LEDs and fiber optics. Devices sections on differential amplifiers and the IGBT (insulated gate bipolar transistor) are now included. For electronics technicians. ... Read more

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Not the best delivery
The book was the correct item and it arrived in good time.However, it was shipped in a thin plastic bag without any structure or padding.This book is 8.5x11x1.5 inches has nearly 1000 pages and weighs almost 5 pounds. As a result the corners of the cover were crushed and there was a half inch triangular gouge in the front cover.I'd have paid an extra $5.00 for better packaging rather than lose an unknown trade-in value.

Electronic Devices (Electron Flow Version) (8th Edition)
Recevied this book in good shape.The conners are bent from being used.This book was purchase knowing it was used, I thought it would be in worse shape then it realy was.This seller is good on thier word and I would purchaes more books from this seller.Keep up the good work.Thank you.

Electronic devices
This book is really good on explaining the fundamentals of electronic devices while incorporating the math explanations.Sedra/Smith (Microelectronics) has a little more math but Floyd does a better job in showing real world applications.Lastly, I would recommend owning both Floyd and Sedra/Smith to get you battle ready for the world of electronics design.

Good book
I wish it had more detail on some of the subjects covered. More detailed exaples would be nice in its content, it would help drive iin the material. needs more examples.

Simple enough to understand
I have several college electronics text books. Compared to the others this one was basic enough for me to understand the bare basics. Only after using this book have I been able to use the more advanced books.

I appreciate this book does not have the depth others have, but that is exactly why it helped me get started in electronics. I am self studying so I really needed the simplicity.

I want to thank the author for inviting me into the fascinating world of electronics design. ... Read more

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A complete self-paced course and quick reference for hobbyists, students, and beginning-level technicians. Chapter-ending tests help readers gauge their progress. New editions include information on computerized test equipment, laser diodes, VMOS transistors, logic family interfacing, new computer microprocessors, and Digital Audio Tape (DAT). ... Read more

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The Easy Way To Learn Electronics
I have purchased 8 of these books this month to give to my associates and friends who were wanting to learn more about the basics of electrical and electronics theory. I have purchased many books on this subject over the years, this book stands out as the best book for the money. The approach is basic, without trying to impress you with the authors knowledge about the subject. Too many of the other books attempt to go so deep into theory you complete the course wondering how you passed, being unsure of what was being presented. Keep it simple silly, also know as the KISS System.

Great Book
Great Book for electronics. Tells you everything you need to know plus has quiz and answers in the back.

informative, but plagued with problems
This book covers a wide range of electronics topics, from basicconcepts, circuit analysis, components, to op amps, tranformers, and and even TV's, and VCR's.While I have to admit that I learned a few things from the book, it suffers from many errors. I can't recommend it unless you have an expert around, such as a college professor, to constantly be verifying the information you are reading.Most won't have that.All of the chapters tend to give superficial coverage, never going deeply into anything.

Near the end of the book the author tends to turn things into more of a "how it works" book rather than basic electronics, talking about VCR's, stereo's, and CD players.It does seem a bit off the main topic of the book, but I couldn't really fault him until I ran across the section on HDTV where he said "If HDTV does manage to get off the ground in this country, it will remain a high-end luxury variation. There is almost no chance that it will ever phase out and replace the current standard television system." When you venture far astray from the original path of your expertise, you are likely to get burned for it. Why is he making political predictions?

The book contains three chapters focused on experiments which attempt to give the reader a chance to actually see the concepts in action. This sounds like a great learning opportunity, but as I read through the excercises, I quickly realized that the schematics where not labeled correctly and there was much confusion about exactly what the experiment was at times. Overall, I cannot recommend the book for many reasons, but there are three big strikes.I happened to run across the 2nd edition of this book in the library by accident and compared the two.It is sad to see that many errors/problems were just replicated into the 4th edition here.

The first big strike against this book is that the author has chosen to go against convention and insist that current flows from negative to positive.I wouldn't call him out on this except that when you do something like that it is imperative to annouce it so everyone is clear about it.He does not. Instead, he just states that current flows negative to positive and acts like everyone else sees it that way.

This book has a section on electric fields and the author feels compelled to get into the medical concerns about electricity in power lines causing cancer, etc., etc.Since this is a political argument with no definitive answer, I have to say "inappropriate." Again, stick to the subject of the book!

For the final strike, there are the errors, so I will give an example. The chapter on power supplies has a subsection on voltage regulation, the intent being to create a circuit that will maintain a specific voltage regardless of the applied load.He refers to figure 32-10, stating that R2 is to be replaced by a choke (an inductor). Trouble is that figure does NOT HAVE an R2, but it DOES have an L1 (the choke?). Has it already been replaced? A subsequent figure shows both a resistor called R2 PLUS the choke. So what's going on?When I looked at the 2nd edition of the book I found the same error with the figures plus something rather bizarre:Referring to the L1 choke, he is correct when stating that "This coil will oppose any change in VOLTAGE passing through it.", however the 4th edition (this book) states "This coil will oppose any change in CURRENT passing through it." Is it current, voltage or both that get controlled? It really looks like he introduced an error 2 editions later. You just can't trust this book.

Good/Bad reviews BOTH valid -- it's a bizarre case
As I write, this FOURTH (!) edition book has about a dozen scathing reviews and a half dozen good-to-equivocating reviews. Strangely, I find myself agreeing with all of them. Horn's writing style really IS remarkably good (e.g., the WAY he introduces Kirchhoff's laws, p.33-47), and the typos ARE astonishingly awful. Flip to page 202-203 for the very first Ohm's Law experiment, and he shows "3mA" where the value obviously must be "30mA". (And all of the mA values in his table are off by this same factor of ten.) And given the insanely vague depiction of the transformer coils for Experiment 10 on page 214 (which you plug into a wall socket!), I even agree with the reviewer who said publication of this book is "almost criminally negligent." On the other hand, one page earlier, Experiment 9 on LRC resonance is beautiful -- just the ticket. My advice: Although strictly speaking this is a "technical" book, try to read it only for its ideas, and avoid ALL the technical details like the plague. (Notice that no reviewer so far has said, "Instead I recommend that you buy XYZ which covers the same terrain sans aggravating errors." One suspects that there is no such book, and that's why this one persists, BIG warts and all.)

Beware the Horn
This book is clearly written and I have used it as a textbook in a course I teach on the principles and history of radio that I have been giving at
U. Mass Lowell for over 10 years. The students are liberal arts majors who usually have had no calculus. The level of math in this book is appropriate for them. The author has done a disservice to his readers by not providing an address where he could be informed of errors and shortcomings that could have been easily corrected in subsequent printings. This textbook has already had a number of printings but the errors persist. Here are some problemsthat readers should know about:


On page 28 the author should tell you that when two resistors are in parallel the equivalent resistor is the product of the given resistances divided by their sum. Every technician, electrical engineer and radio ham knows this formula. On page 81 the author should provide the corresponding formula for capacitors in series: the product divided by the sum is the equivalent capacitance.

Hams and EE's know that for a radio wave the frequency in megahertz times the wavelength in meters is equal to 300. This should appear on page 534 where the author discusses the length of antenna elements.

There is a sign error on page 539 . The equation 37-2 should be
FO=RF + IF. See Paul Nahin's book on the science of radio. The formula for the inductance of a coil given on p. 110 yields the inductance in microhenries; the author says millihenries and he is wrong.
A. David Wunsch, ECE Dept. U Mass Lowell





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Maintaining the tradition of previous editions, this ninth edition includes up-to-date coverage of the latest in electronic communications and concepts. The material presented reflects advancements and developments in all aspects of electronic communications such as mobile communications, satellite communications, digital signal processing and SS7 signaling. Electronic Workbench Multisim simulations appear at the end of each chapter and on an accompanying CD. In addition, in-text learning aids are designed to develop analytical and troubleshooting skills and the updated lab manual includes new experiments using Mini-Circuits® modules.  Expanded discussion of digital communications including new changes and improvements in: Mobile Communications; SS7 Signaling; Bluetooth; Wi-Max; DTV (digital television).  Completely new sections on: Wireless Security; DSP (digital signal processing); RFID; HD Radio.  A thorough and up-to-date reference for Electronic Technicians.

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Customer Care
This is my first time and I am amaze about your services.I appreciateit and hope you will keep it up even improve it.

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I bought this book for one of my college classes and the Prof barly used it so I really couldn't tell you much about it:P

GREAT BOOK!!!
This is a great book! I bought it for school but the informantion helped me in other things. i would recomend this bok to anyone who is an electroninc freak.

Fiber optics
I made a living prototyping satellite receiver head for the Ku band dish, called LNB ,which converted 12GHz wave to 500MHz cable TV signal in year 1998-1999 and got an MS in Computer Science in UMass in year 2001. I didn't know about Multisim in year 1999. In year 1999, the simulators, such as Eagleware, that displayed simulated vector network analyzer screen (the smith chart) were strictly RF-only simulators.

Today I went to MIT bookstore to read a book about cable Internet and browsed through this book by accident while standing in the crowd. In the last chapter, this book showed a map of fiber links in the US and another around the globe. It really caught my eyes. That was what I needed and no other books I have read showed any thing close to that. ISP's do research about unused, over built, fiber cables and use those to increase our capacity due to the FiOS competition. That map gave me a good sense of what the whole world's backbone fiber links look like. Then I came home and googled some key words and, boom, I found companies, such as NEF, providing database services about unused fibers for broadband ISP's.

The only comment I have is that the 2 fiber maps in the book were provided by KMI, a company located in Nashua, NH, years ago before the dot-com bust in year 2001. The company went down with the bust. And, I started working in Nashua in the midst of the bust for a company near KMI's address. My company did not went down with the bust and stands to this day.

Wikipedia fiber optics page named KMI one of the marketing companies that over-forecast fiber optic market. All these contributed to the telecom bubble economy during 1995-2000, not to mention out right scandals. After all, fiber is our life artery today. In conclusion, I think the minor irritant is quite entertaining.

There is history you can learn from this book.

J. Curtis Gibson

Modern Electronic Communication 9th edition
As an instructor of this curriculum, I am impressed with the improvements made in this edition from the 7th edition. I like Multisim, but nothing replaces a real world hands on lab.The examples need to consistently show the step-by-step mathematical derivation of the formulas used. In a pure EE curriculum the students will have no problem with this, but in an EET environment, the student may be removed from their math classes by a few years. The consistent step-by-step mathematical derivations would help. The new real world examples are timely. The book is a very good overview for an EET curriculum, but may not be in-depth enough for the EE.The publication does expect the student to have a good working knowledge of semiconductor devices and circuit analysis. I would like to see the next edition teamed up with a good real world hands on lab and include the Multisim as well for a good number of the lab experiments. If you are an instructor, the publication has a number of power point presentations for visual aids. These are modifiable so the instructor can critique the presentation as desired. Overall, the publications is a nice overview of the curriculum, but not an in depth design publication ... Read more

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Stedman's Electronic Medical Dictionary
I was a bit disappointed in some of the limitations of this version of Stedman's.I'm a medical transcriptionist, and I often find that all of the items I'm looking up in Stedman's aren't there...and I have to resort to a simple "look up" through Word, and then a "Bing" search. It is invaluable, however, for the video capability it has if one needs that, and will give a professional and extended explanation of difficult terms most of the time.

Stedman's Electronic Medical Dictionary
This is an excellent product that I use daily in my work. My purchase was received in a timely manner and was in excellent condition.I was very pleased.Amazon does well to make sure the products they sell are of high quality.I couldn't be happier.

Electronic Medical Dictionary
Stedman's is the leader in this industry of medical terminology.I own at least 12 of their Word books.Now with this CD-Rom, I can search anything medical and get instant answers.There are even pictures for many of the important terms.I love this product. ... Read more

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Fred's explanations are clear, readable, and friendly. Each project comes with a complete discussion of circuit theory, circuit board and parts placement layouts, excellent hints on building and testing each circuit, suggestions for packaging, and a complete parts list. Few things are as satisfying as when an electronic device you built yourself comes to life when you flip the "On" switch. You're guaranteed success with this essential book on your workbench! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Good basic book on electronics projects
This book has a variety of useful projects for those who love the smell of solder in the morning.

not the best, but informative
It has some good circuits, not as many as I hoped for.Details the circuit layout and has parts lists and so forth, but lacking a little in detail as to how it works and what each part does. Ok book if you have a knowledge of electronics already, but if you dont, you'll just be putting something together youreally dont understand.

Informative, and Very Descriptive
Contains many good projects with a detailed description on how to build them.Conscise and to the point schematics of each project were also included in this book... ... Read more

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Basic Electronics was written for the student studying the principles and applications of electricity and electronics for the first time. No prior knowledge of the technical aspects of the subject is assumed. For each subject, the basic principles are explained first and are followed by typical applications. Where appropriate, troubleshooting techniques are covered. ... Read more

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Awesome Book
is the book I've been looking for! That what I say about these electronics book in this modern day.older books like this is a classic. I strongly recommend this book to beginners want to learn the subject.

The best.
I used this book for a year long electrical theory course, and it explains the subject in a clear and nearly error free manner.I am now looking to study electronics, and will use this book as the information source.I lost my original copy, but found an older edition in a used book store.It is probably the best book covering electrical theory, and I assume as well electronics, I have seen.It is simply a well written book, that uses basic math, and excellent explainitory material to cover the subject.It is too bad this author has passed away.

The Standard in Basic Electronics
I have read this textbook many times over the years, by that I mean various editions. I always come back to it when I want to refresh my memory on electronic fundamentals. It was the first electronic text I was introduced to in 1965 at a technical institute in Indiana and it is usedfor a fundamentals course in an engineering school I am enrolled in now,what does that tell you about Grobs work. I recommend it highly. ... Read more

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For courses in Basic Electronics, Electronic Devices, and Electronic Circuits. Up-to-date coverage of the basics of semiconductor devices and circuits, as well as operational amplifiers and other types of modern analog integrated circuits. Includes such advanced topics as transducers that sense basic physical qualities. Gives students a thorough grounding in the basic elements that make up an analog system, as well as introduces them to current technology. Science Highlights provide a look at scientific advances in an area that is closely related to the coverage in that chapter. Safety Notes, which appear in the margins throughout the text, give students valuable hints and information concerning safety issues when working with electrical systems. On the Job tips provide students with excellent information and material regarding their future careers. Computer Simulation and Troubleshooting Practice problems allow students to actually view circuit operations or find faults in a given circuit. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Good, but not great
This is going to be brief...The book walks you through the lab project and asks you to record your observations and/or calculations, but in my humble opinion they could've given more detailed instructions with the project setups. In other words, this is where the instructor comes in and fills in the gaps. To get this for personal use is not necessarily a good choice as there are other more exciting books out there, though for school use it is good enough. I own it, I am going for an electronics major, I personally thought this book was good, but not great.

Expensive but well organized and easy presentation to read
I like building circuits and playing with electronics. It is one thing to build a circuit board from scratch and solder all the pieces into place and quite another to understand WHY it works.

I therefore recommend this book if you want to know WHY.


I found it concise, easy to understand, and well presented. A very organized book which starts from first principles and introduces diodes, then BJT and FET and then Diff amps which is a natural segue into op amps and active filters.

Plenty of worked examples and exercises to test your knowledge.

Highschool math prerequisite.

A very practical introductory book the hobbyist such as myself can understand and appreciate.

Expensive which is why I gave it 4 stars. ... Read more

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The Fiendishly Fun Way to Master Electronic Circuits!

Fully updated throughout, this wickedly inventive guide introduces electronic circuits and circuit design, both analog and digital, through a series of projects you'll complete one simple lesson at a time. The separate lessons build on each other and add up to projects you can put to practical use. You don't need to know anything about electronics to get started.

Using easy-to-find components and equipment, Electronic Circuits for the Evil Genius, Second Edition, provides hours of rewarding--and slightly twisted--fun. You'll gain valuable experience in circuit construction and design as you test, modify, and observe your results--skills you can put to work in other exciting circuit-building projects.

Electronic Circuits for the Evil Genius:

• Features step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations
• Provides tips for customizing the projects
• Covers the underlying electronics principles behind the projects
• Removes the frustration factor--all required parts are listed, along with sources

Build these and other devious devices:

• Automatic night light
• Light-sensitive switch
• Along-to-digital converter
• Voltage-controlled oscillator
• Op amp-controlled power amplifier
• Burglar alarm
• Logic gate-based toy
• Two-way intercom using transistors and op amps

Customer Reviews (21)

Second Edition - What's Different
First of all, why did I write this book. Check out my blog ([...]). I've spent some time adressing this.
What makes it different? I wrote it as a teacher, not a techie. I don't spend time on theory.
You begin building right away.
You want to learn enough to understand the why's, and to play on your own. how to build
It is not a children's book. Nor is it for the immature learner. It is being used by individuals, home schoolers, high schools, vocational schools and IT Colleges.
If you want to learn electronics from the word "go" this is the best way to do it.

There are Two Major Differences from the 1'st edition.
First, the online support *[...]" that include complete guided course set.
Second, the material has expanded.

As for graphics, over 150 illustrations are animated online. Too bad some people just thumbed through and present their quick opinions.

Also, the kit produced by Abra-Electronics includes the complete set of components and 9 printed circuit boards ready for your projects.

Great Explanations
I wanted to teach myself some electronics . I began watching some lectures on you tube and at the same time picked up this book. Outstanding explanations of how electronic circuits work. I watched a lecture on you tube on transistors - it was so confusing then I read Daves explanation using a water faucet - it was crystal clear. Great graphics an great explanations really helped me make sense out of some basic electronic devices. The only weakness is when he reached the more complex IC (INtegrated Circuits) I could have use a more in depth explanation of how they work. He sort of lost me there. but overall outstanding book and explanations - would highly recommend keep the good work up Dave!!

Neither evil nor genius
I've used most of this book at home and borrowed from it to teach hands-on basic electronics to college students. I had to laugh at the severely negative reviews. The book is clearly written for the rankest novices and the crude graphics aren't pretty, but I've found them helpful enough. A quick flip through the book should have made it clear to the experts that they should look elsewhere.

By the way, the graphics are explicit, there are enough to illustrate the steps in the build and operation of the circuits, and I think they are effective. I liked that the projects can be built with a minimum of equipment. I liked the mnemonic for the legs of the transistor: EBC = Enjoy British Columbia. How funny, and how Canadian! Something those of us south of the border have to learn to understand! Maybe the author's humor isn't for everyone but I did laugh at his jokes. Also his illustrations showing the range of capacitances, or currents. Graphic, simplistic, and very effective.

You may be a genius, and if so, the title alone ought to tell you that this book is beneath your level. But the very basic nature of the book makes it ideal for those with no education, or those with PhD's in physics who have education but no working knowledge of circuits. A nice, non-threatening approach to a huge subject.

Not bad, but he doesn't answer key questions and leaves you hanging
Okay, this is not to bad a book, it does give you a good understanding of some very basic electronics principles, but there is no answer key. You can waste a lot of time trying to figure out something that the book gives no clues to. For instance on page 134 he asks "Look carefully at the diagram for the 4046. Why is pin 3 connected to pin 4?". There is only a very simple diagram that does not even come close to answering this question. Even after finding and reading the datasheet online (not provided by Cutcher) you can only start to answer this question. I think this book had great potential but fell short when not providing an answer key. Cutcher may have a vast knowledge of electronics, but it is my opinion that he is only a mediocre teacher. I would recommend "Practical Electronics for Inventors" over this book, even though it has some errors and even more math. It gives you a much better understanding of ICs and not only how to use them but how to read and understand their datasheets. You almost hit a home run Cutcher, you just failed to answer your own questions, which can leave your audience more puzzled than before they picked up your book. If there is a second edition and they correct this problem I can see them receiving 5 stars.

Great Introduction to Modern Electronics
I bought this book to renew and review what I learned about electronics (specific analog and digital circuits) forty years ago in college. The book did not disappoint. The author is a teacher and he uses his teaching skills well in this refresher.
The student...er, reader...is taken from "What is a resistor?" to building an intercom. The approach is through a series (57, to be exact) of experiments using real components and circuits. The parts can be bought individually or in a kit online. You don't have to actually DO the experiments to learn electronics, but it is a much better learning experience if you do them, since the author asks you pointed questions about the circuit or project and literally CHALLENGES you to learn more!
When I started out with this book, I thought it was WAAYYY to elementary for me, but I was pleasantly surprised, because by page 20 or so I was learning NEW STUFF about electronics. I have not completed all of the experiments/projects yet, but look forward to doing so and learning more about electronics with each one.
I highly recommended this as an introduction to electronics, or as a review, or as a simple "projects book" for the slightly more experienced experimenter. ... Read more

Product Description
An extensive library of 1,000 circuits from the bestselling, six-volume Encyclopedia of Electronic Circuits. Praise for previous volumes: "Looking for a good electronic circuit cookbook? This is it."--Modern Times. "A treasurehouse...an invaluable reference tool for every hobbyist, technician, student, and design professional,"--Electronics For You. "...a ready source to which to turn for just about any type of circuit you can imagine...--Modern Electronics. New in the bestselling series! One thousand more leading-edge circuit designs! Designed for quick reference and on-the-job use, the Encyclopedia of Electronic Circuits, Volume 7, putsover 1000 state-of-the-art electronic and integrated circuit designs at your fingertips. Organized alphabetically by circuit type, this all-new collection includes the latest designs from industry giants such as Advanced Micro Devices, Motorola, Teledyne, General Electric, and others. For each circuit, you'll find a brief explanation of its operation and other information regarding adjustments or alignment. An invaluable reference tool, this book also includes a cumulative index that covers all the circuits here and in each of the previous 6 volumes. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (6)

Lot's of mistakes
This book has lots of mistakes (many circuits don't work), the author kept many magazines through years and reprinted the circuits he found in them.

One Step Above Paperweight or Doorstop
I already had Vol 1. of this series from decades ago.I thought the author had maybe improved the content and accuracy of his books.Sadly mistaken.Schematic diagrams are routinely missing values for parts or lacking important information.I have been in electronics for several decades and I again am greatly disappointed with lack of quality.I don't know if the author received permission to reprint these circuits on the condition he left out part values or what. For the money your better off somewhere else.Large voume of circuits diminished by poor quality of information.

More of an encyclopedia of circuit ideas than circuits themselves
Several readers have criticized this book for its lack of working circuits. Let me say that I too have run up against this problem while lifting circuits from this book. However, I like to look at this book as a great compendium of circuit ideas that are going to need some modification if they are to work as advertised. I particularly liked the sections on game circuits, sound-effect circuits, and sound/voice activated circuits. I have built several of these, and I had to make some adjustments to each one. The point is that the basic ideas were all there along with pretty good descriptions for each circuit. The author also takes the time to introduce electronic parts with which you may not be familiar. If you are not already familiar with electronics, this is not the book for you, since familiarity with electronics and circuit design is assumed. However, for only $40 I think it is a great value for those with the correct background.

Perhaps I can help
This series contains thousands of schematics from a variety of sources. I'm quite sure that few, if any, were tested by the authors. However, based on the sources, most probably were tested by the originators. The explanations were sparse, and there were errors, some obvious. As such, these are probably not suitable for beginners. However, I find them to be very valuable, and I suspect that many experienced techs, engineers, hobbiests, and experimenters will as well. I often use part of one circuit as the seed of an idea for a circuit I am designing, with the end result bearing little resemblance to the original. These are filled with perhaps the most valuable of all resources - other people's ideas. I do wish the authors had been more careful to catch errors.

FOrgive the Author he knows not what to do
After puchasing volumes 1-6 as a group and testing some of the circuits I spent many hours correcting the mistakes and errors in these circuits. I threw the books into the closet and designed from scratch my own circuits,it took far less time and they work when I'm done. I wish you could holdthe authors accountable for lost time I could hire a design staff largerthan Microsoft. ... Read more

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Power electronics is an enabling technology for almost all electrical applications. The field is growing rapidly because electrical devices need electronic circuits to process their energy. Elements of Power Electronic, the first book to discuss this subject in a conceptual framework, provides comprehensive coverage of power electronics at a level suitable for novices in the field. It aims to establish a fundamental engineering basis for power electronics analysis, design, and implementation. More than 160 examples and 350 chapter problems support the presented concepts. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

Not Impressed
I was not impressed with this book. It seems that the author was going for breadth but in his attempt neglected to go into the detail necessary for someone unfamiliar with power electronics. I liked the fact that the author introduced many practical considerations but without good coverage of the basics this book is useless except as a reference.

In short, lots of coverage, not enough detail.

A great reference after you've taken the course
This was the required book for my college's power electronics course.Like a lot of college books, it's hard to understand without any help from a professor or other students.However, once you've taken the course this book becomes a very useful reference.It is well-organized and contains a lot of information.When I need a refresher on switching power supplies I'm going to look at this book first.

Straight forward and easily understood.
Professor Krein knows power electronics. Good book with real world examples and useful example problems. Certainly a good starting point for anyone interested in the applications of solid state devices in a power sense.

very insightful and detailed.
I am doing my thesis on DSP based control of DC-DC Buck converter and I have looked into many different kinds of books.Many power electronic books are either very general/basic theory (best of such kind of books is by Hart) or too practical for someone with academic intentions.On the other hand the book by Philip Krein in full of insights and useful details that are not talked about in any other power electronics books that I have looked into.For example, frequency domain control for DC-DC converters is very clear, percise, and full of insights, it was very useful for me.

pure garbage
This book is total garbage. I have a BS in EE and wanted to learn more about switching power supply design. This book is useless. Instead of explaining the general operation of boost and buck converters with english words, Krein uses these convoluted switching matrices. It's like the following: here's a circuit, and here's its switching matrix, on to the next cicuit. Not insightful in the least bit. He should spend more time explaining with English words what is going on in a circuit instead of just throwing a uninsighful matrix at you. It's a typical professor/academic book: too many irrelevant details and not enough on the basics. ... Read more

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White continues to provide readers with information and procedures that enable them to master financial calculators while simultaneously gaining a deeper understanding of financial mathematics.This supplementary text is a perfect package option with Ross/Westerfield/Jordan: Fundamentals, Brealey/Myers/Marcus, Ross/Westerfield/Jordan: Essentials, and Block and Hirt. ... Read more

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Essential item for Corporate Finance or Real Estate Classes
This book is an essential tool for corporate finance classes.While the textbook that I used, "Corporate Finance" by Stephen Ross, Westerfield and Jaffe was clear and concise, it did not give any instructions on solving the problems in any way except algebraically.Calculators are an essential tool and if you need any help in connecting those formulas to calculator inputs, this is your guide.

The book is short, but sweet.It includes instructions and line by line inputs for HP 10BII and two other basic models.

You learn how to calculate the basics of NPV, Bonds & Stocks, Mortgages, and Statistics using your particular brand of calculator.

The book is an excellent value for the money! ... Read more

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Included in this fully revised classic are well over 28,000 terms, phrases, acronyms, and abbreviations from the ever-expanding worlds of consumer electronics, optics, microelectronics, computers, communications, and medical electronics. From the basic elements of theory to the most cutting-edge circuit technology, this book explains it all in both words and pictures.

For easy reference, the author has provided definitions for standard abbreviations and equations as well as tables of SI (International System of Units) units, measurements, and schematic symbols


Modern Dictionary of Electronics is the bible of technology reference for readers around the world. Now fully updated by the original author, this essential, comprehensive reference book should be in the library of every engineer, technician, technical writer, hobbyist, and student. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Graf is an icon.
Get this book and keep it by your side.When the subject your studying becomes convoluted, open this book and untwist the paradox.Walk away having a clear conceptual understanding of all ideas presented.I'm a dictionary buff and this is the best.

defeat the egotist
This dictionary is compete, larg and concice. It covers all aspects of electronics and is quite humbling.No one person can know it all.

age 79 retired from electronics.

Electronics
I like this book and especially it gives people in college looking for projects to learn from a very good start so they can build on. ... Read more