Welcome to the world of electronics! Getting started in electronics is not as difficult as
you may think. Using this book you will explore and learn the most important electrical and
electronics engineering concepts in a fun way by doing various experiments and by simulating
circuits. It will teach you electronics practically without getting into complex technical
jargon and long calculations. As a result you will be creating your own projects soon. No
prior knowledge of electronics is required only some basic algebra is used in a few simple
calculations. Many tested and working projects and simulations are presented to familiarise
yourself with the construction of electronic circuits. Circuit simulation is introduced at an
early stage to enable you to experiment with circuits easily without breaking anything. You
will learn: The concepts of voltage current and power AC and DC Basic lamp
circuits with switches Passive components: resistors capacitors & inductors RC & RCL
circuits Electromagnetism Loudspeakers relays buzzers and transformers Active
components: diodes & LEDs bipolar transistors & MOSFETs Transistor-based switching
circuits Optocoupler circuits Astable & monostable multivibrators Using the 555
timer IC The operational amplifier Digital logic Advanced examples: amplifiers
oscillators filters and sensors Test and measurement tools Microcontrollers: Arduino
UNO ESP32 Raspberry Pi Pico and Raspberry Pi Reading datasheets and best practices for
selecting components EMC & EMI and norms & regulations
