Embark on a transformative journey through the intricate world of analogue electronics. This comprehensive guide is designed to empower learners at every level with the knowledge and practical expertise necessary for a successful career in analogue electronics.

Starting with the foundational disparities between analogue and digital electronics, this book provides a clear understanding of current flow, conductors, and insulators. You'll delve into the realm of semiconductors, uncovering their revolutionary impact and the art of manipulating them through doping techniques. The heart of analogue circuitry comes alive as you explore PN junctions, grasp diode behavior, and utilize TINA 12 ECAD software for hands-on simulations. Transistors and the Opamp then take center-stage, from their configurations to their roles as switches and amplifiers, with practical examples and simulations enhancing your comprehension.

Master the unique attributes of bipolar junction transistors and field effect transistors, honing your skills using TINA 12. Dive into operational amplifiers functions, and versatile configurations, and navigate mathematical operations and signal filtering. Whether you're a novice or an experienced engineer, embark on this educational journey today with Mastering Analogue Electronics and unleash your potential in analogue circuit design.

What You'll Learn

• Understand the dynamics of current flow.
• Explore semiconductor structures and their role in crafting diodes and transistors.
• Dive into the world of Uni Junction Transistors and Field Effect Transistors.
• Design a spectrum of analogue circuits, unleashing your creative potential.
• Harness the potential of oscillators such as the multivibrator, the 555 timer and the Wien Bridge oscillator.

• Gain an introduction to the basic low and high pass filters both passive and active.

  Who This Book Is For

  This book is tailored for students pursuing engineering qualifications, hobbyists keen on designing analogue circuits, engineers seeking a comprehensive reference on analogue electronics, teachers, and students in need of a valuable teaching resource.

  Navigate the realm of analog electronics, from fundamental concepts to advanced applications Dive into practical circuit design using TINA 12 software, simulating and validating circuits Discover the potential of analog electronics, unveiling current flow, semiconductors, and circuit design

  Autorentext

  Hubert Ward has been a college lecturer since 1993 and over 24 years experience teaching at the Higher National Certificate and The Higher Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering. Hubert has also spent time as a consultant in embedded programming in assembler language and C and was the UK technical expert in Mechatronics where he trained the UK team for the Skills Olympics in Seoul 2001. Hubert Ward is also happily married to his wife Ann and with whom he has two wonderful children, Claire and Vincent.

  Inhalt

Chapter 1 Introduction to Analogue Electronics.- Chapter 2 The PN Junction.- Chapter 3 The BJT.- Chapter 4 Vacuum Valve Technology.- Chapter 5 UJT and the FET.- Chapter 6 BJT Analogue Circuits.- Chapter 7 The OPAMP.- Chapter 8 The Mathematical Operations of the OPAMP.- Chapter 9 Passive and Active Filters.- Chapter 10 The 555 Timer.- Chapter 11 TINA 12.