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== List of topics == |
== List of topics == |
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* [[Voltage]] aka potential difference |
* [[Voltage]] aka potential difference |
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* [[Units of measurement]] - abbreviations and conventions, SI units, (mm not mil) |
* [[Units of measurement]] - abbreviations and conventions, SI units, (mm not mil) |
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* [[Electronic symbol]] |
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* [[Circuit diagram]] and [[datasheet]] |
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* [[Conductor and insulator]] |
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=== Components === |
=== Components === |
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[[File:Make Electronics, Make book, 2009.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Make book, 2009. Hands-on electronics by simple experiments.]] |
[[File:Make Electronics, Make book, 2009.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Make book, 2009. Hands-on electronics by simple experiments.]] |
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* [[Component|Through hole and SMT]] |
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* [[Passive component]] - [[resistor]], [[capacitor]], [[inductor]] and [[transformer]], [[color code]] |
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* [[Meter]] |
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* [[Semiconductor]] - [[diode]] and rectification, [[bipolar-junction transistor|transistor]], [[Field effect transistor|FET]], |
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* [[Op-amp]] |
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* [[Integrated circuit]] - [[comparator]], [[555 timer]] |
* [[Integrated circuit]] - [[comparator]], [[555 timer]] |
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=== Circuit theory === |
=== Circuit theory === |
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* [[Key electronic formulae]] ([[Ohm's law]] and [[Kirchhoff’s current law]]) |
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* [[Ohm's law]] |
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* [[Alternating current and |
* [[Alternating current and voltage]] |
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* [[Waveform]] - [[frequency]], [[amplitude]] and [[phase]] |
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* [[Power]] |
* [[Power]] |
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* [[Resistance]] |
* [[Resistance]] |
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=== Digital electronics === |
=== Digital electronics === |
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* [[Logic]] - ladders, gates, digital to analog, |
* [[Logic]] - ladders, gates, digital to analog, |
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* [[Microprocessor]] |
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=== Workshop practice === |
=== Workshop practice === |
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* [[Electronic design automation]] and [[Circuit simulation]] |
* [[Electronic design automation]] and [[Circuit simulation]] |
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* [[Prototyping]] |
* [[Prototyping]] |
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* [[Soldering]] |
* [[Soldering]] |
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* [[Fault finding]] |
* [[Fault finding]] |
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* [[Online resources]] |
* [[Online resources]] |
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== Further reading == |
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{{Main|Electronics books}} |
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The most recommended are: |
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* ''Make: Electronics'' by Charles Platt, Maker Media Inc., 2009, {{ISBN|1-4493-4522-0}}. Recommended to understand basic electronic principles, for those with no electronics knowledge or training. |
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* ''Make: More Electronics'' by Charles Platt, Maker Media Inc., 2014, {{ISBN|1449344046}}. Includes topics omitted from Make: Electronics because of lack of space. |
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* ''Getting Started in Electronics'' by Forrest M. Mims III, Radio Shack, 1983, {{ASIN|B0006YIR1Y}} |
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* ''Practical Electronics for Inventors'' by Paul Scherz and Simon Monk, McGraw-Hill Education TAB, 2016, {{ISBN|1259587541}}. More advanced than Make: Electronics. Ideal for students of electronics looking for something a little more in depth. |
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== External links == |
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* [https://electronicsclub.info/ Electronics Club], a website for beginners to learn about electronics. |
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* All About Circuits [https://forum.allaboutcircuits.com/ Electronics & Electrical Engineering Forum] |
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* ''[https://www.ibiblio.org/kuphaldt/electricCircuits/index.htm Lessons in Electric Circuits]'' by Tony R. Kuphaldt |
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* [https://www.circuitlab.com/ CircuitLab], online circuit simulator. |
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* Paul Falstad's [http://www.falstad.com/circuit/e-index.html electronics demonstrations] using a java applet to simulates electronic circuits. |
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* ''[https://archive.org/details/Forrest_Mims-Engineers_Mini-Notebook_Formulas_Tables_And_Basic_Circuits_Radio_S Engineer's Mini Notebook:Formulas Tables And Basic Circuits]'' by Forrest Mims, Radio Shack Electronics |
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* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2DjFE7Xf11URZqWBigcVOQ EEVblog] |
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Revision as of 12:36, 21 June 2024
Anyone can edit Simple Electronics Wiki. It's a wiki that aims to be a succinct and easily understood introduction to practical entry-level electronics, as well as being a useful reference. The intended audience for this wiki is the amateur experimenter. In fact the best way to learn about electronics is by doing practical experiments.
See something that needs fixing? Go ahead and edit it, but keep it simple.
List of topics
Although each is self contained, the top level articles listed here are written to be read sequentially, each topic leading to better understanding of ones that follow.
Units and symbols
- Current
- Voltage aka potential difference
- Units of measurement - abbreviations and conventions, SI units, (mm not mil)
- Electronic symbol
- Circuit diagram and datasheet
- Conductor and insulator
Components
- Through hole and SMT
- Passive component - resistor, capacitor, inductor and transformer, color code
- Meter
- Semiconductor - diode and rectification, transistor, FET,
- Op-amp
- Integrated circuit - comparator, 555 timer
Circuit theory
- Key electronic formulae (Ohm's law and Kirchhoff’s current law)
- Alternating current and voltage
- Waveform - frequency, amplitude and phase
- Power
- Resistance
- Decibel
- Impedance
- Reactance
- Resonance aka Q
Analog circuits
Digital electronics
- Logic - ladders, gates, digital to analog,
- Microprocessor
Workshop practice
- Health and safety
- Tools
- Test equipment
- Component library
- Electronic design automation and Circuit simulation
- Prototyping
- Soldering
- Fault finding
Simple projects
- Audio projects
- Control projects
- Logic circuits
- Microcontroller projects
- Radio projects
- Sound making projects