Informationen zum Autor Hunter Scott Klappentext How real engineers build electronicsone working piece at a time. If you've ever had a board fail on power-up, spent hours debugging a layout that should work, or run into a supplier problem just before a deadlineyou already know this isn't just about theory. It's about judgment, decisions, and real-world constraints. Designing Electronics That Work is a guide to all the practical things you won't find in a typical electronics textbook. It's written for people who already know a littlemaybe a lotabout circuits, but want to move faster, make fewer mistakes, and ship working hardware with more confidence. You'll learn how to: Define and prioritize requirements so you're building the right thing, not just the clever thing Design schematics and layouts to make debugging easier Plan for manufacturability, compliance, and cost from day one Build a lab that helps you work faster, without spending a fortune Troubleshoot problems methodically, even when nothing's making sense Hunter Scott has designed electronics for medical devices, RF systems, startups, and art installations. This book reflects what he's learned, not as theory, but as practice. You won't find chapter-length explanations of what a capacitor is. You will find answers to questions like: Which capacitor should I actually buy? What if the one I spec'd is out of stock? How do I avoid wasting time and money? Whether you're a hobbyist moving beyond Arduino, a new grad learning on the job, or an experienced engineer looking to streamline your processthis book will help you build smarter and avoid problems before they start. Zusammenfassung How real engineers build electronicsone working piece at a time. If you've ever had a board fail on power-up, spent hours debugging a layout that should work, or run into a supplier problem just before a deadlineyou already know this isn't just about theory. It's about judgment, decisions, and real-world constraints. Designing Electronics That Work is a guide to all the practical things you won't find in a typical electronics textbook. It's written for people who already know a littlemaybe a lotabout circuits, but want to move faster, make fewer mistakes, and ship working hardware with more confidence. You'll learn how to: Define and prioritize requirements so you're building the right thing, not just the clever thing Design schematics and layouts to make debugging easier Plan for manufacturability, compliance, and cost from day one Build a lab that helps you work faster, without spending a fortune Troubleshoot problems methodically, even when nothing's making sense Hunter Scott has designed electronics for medical devices, RF systems, startups, and art installations. This book reflects what he's learned, not as theory, but as practice. You won't find chapter-length explanations of what a capacitor is. You will find answers to questions like: Which capacitor should I actually buy? What if the one I spec'd is out of stock? How do I avoid wasting time and money? Whether you're a hobbyist moving beyond Arduino, a new grad learning on the job, or an experienced engineer looking to streamline your processthis book will help you build smarter and avoid problems before they start. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgments Introduction PART I: PLANNING Chapter 1: What to Build and How to Plan for It Chapter 2: Component Specifications and Purchasing Chapter 3: Selecting Passive Components Chapter 4: Selecting Active Components PART II: DESIGNING Chapter 5: Schematic Design Chapter 6: Layout Design Chapter 7: Design For Excellence Chapter 8: Electromagnetic Compatibility and Immunity Chapter 9: Cost Engineering PART III: BUILDING<...

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Hunter Scott

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How real engineers build electronics—one working piece at a time.

If you’ve ever had a board fail on power-up, spent hours debugging a layout that “should work,” or run into a supplier problem just before a deadline—you already know this isn’t just about theory. It’s about judgment, decisions, and real-world constraints.

Designing Electronics That Work is a guide to all the practical things you won’t find in a typical electronics textbook. It’s written for people who already know a little—maybe a lot—about circuits, but want to move faster, make fewer mistakes, and ship working hardware with more confidence.

You’ll learn how to:

• Define and prioritize requirements so you’re building the right thing, not just the clever thing 
• Design schematics and layouts to make debugging easier 
• Plan for manufacturability, compliance, and cost from day one 
• Build a lab that helps you work faster, without spending a fortune 
• Troubleshoot problems methodically, even when nothing’s making sense 
  Hunter Scott has designed electronics for medical devices, RF systems, startups, and art installations. 

This book reflects what he’s learned, not as theory, but as practice.

You won’t find chapter-length explanations of what a capacitor is. You will find answers to questions like: Which capacitor should I actually buy? What if the one I spec’d is out of stock? How do I avoid wasting time and money?

Whether you’re a hobbyist moving beyond Arduino, a new grad learning on the job, or an experienced engineer looking to streamline your process—this book will help you build smarter and avoid problems before they start.

Inhalt
Acknowledgments
Introduction
PART I: PLANNING
Chapter 1: What to Build and How to Plan for It
Chapter 2: Component Specifications and Purchasing
Chapter 3: Selecting Passive Components
Chapter 4: Selecting Active Components
PART II: DESIGNING
Chapter 5: Schematic Design
Chapter 6: Layout Design
Chapter 7: Design For Excellence
Chapter 8: Electromagnetic Compatibility and Immunity
Chapter 9: Cost Engineering
PART III: BUILDING
Chapter 10: Prototyping
Chapter 11: Building a Lab
Chapter 12: Fabrication and Assembly
Chapter 13: Testing
Chapter 14: Troubleshooting
Appendix A: How to Give a Demo
Appendix B: Recommended Resources
Appendix C: Example Fabrication Notes