Ever wanted to know how things work, especially electronic devices? This informative guide tells you all about the building blocks that make up electronic circuits and the components that make an electronic device tick. It explains electronics in an easy to understand way and then takes you through some simple but useful circuits that you can build for yourself. Areas covered include:

the basic fundamentals of electricity

getting started in electronics

electronic theory explained

resistors and capacitors - what they do

transistors - how they work

crystals and coils

basic electronic building blocks

simple circuits described and explained

how a radio works

designing simple circuits

circuit design software

making printed circuit boards

building electronic circuits

soldering techniques

test equipment

circuit testing and fault finding

Electronics in easy steps is ideal for anyone who has always wanted to know how electricity works and what electronic components do - from simple theory through to actually building, testing and troubleshooting useful and interesting circuits. Learn how to design circuits, make your own printed circuit boards and explore the exciting world of electronics.

The user target for the book will be:

Students, 15 (GCSE) to 19

DIY and Electronics Enthusiasts

Hobbyists (general)

Radio Hobbyists

Short Wave Listeners and Radio Amateur Foundation Exam students

Members of the Cadets, Scouts, etc.

and anyone with an inquisitive mind who want to know how electricity and electronics works!