Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.A Fully Updated, No Nonsense Guide to ElectronicsAdvance your electronics knowledge and gain the skills necessary to develop and construct your own functioning gadgets. Written by a pair of experienced engineers and dedicated hobbyists, Practical Electronics for Inventors, Fourth Edition, lays out the essentials and provides step by step instructions, schematics, and illustrations. Discover how to select the right components, design and build circuits, use microcontrollers and ICs, work with the latest software tools, and test and tweak your creations. This easy to follow book features new instruction on programmable logic, semiconductors, operational amplifiers, voltage regulators, power supplies, digital electronics, and more. Practical Electronics for Inventors, Fourth Edition, covers:Resistors, capacitors, inductors, and transformersDiodes, transistors, and integrated circuits Optoelectronics, solar cells, and phototransistors Sensors, GPS modules, and touch screens Op amps, regulators, and power supplies Digital electronics, LCD displays, and logic gates Microcontrollers and prototyping platformsCombinational and sequential programmable logicDC motors, RC servos, and stepper motors Microphones, audio amps, and speakers Modular electronics and prototypes Read more

2015 Audie Award Finalist for Non-FictionFollowing his blockbuster biography of Steve Jobs, The Innovators is Walter Isaacson’s revealing story of the people who created the computer and the Internet. It is destined to be the standard history of the digital revolution and an indispensable guide to how innovation really happens. What were the talents that allowed certain inventors and entrepreneurs to turn their visionary ideas into disruptive realities? What led to their creative leaps? Why did some succeed and others fail? In his masterly saga, Isaacson begins with Ada Lovelace, Lord Byron’s daughter, who pioneered computer programming in the 1840s. He explores the fascinating personalities that created our current digital revolution, such as Vannevar Bush, Alan Turing, John von Neumann, J.C.R. Licklider, Doug Engelbart, Robert Noyce, Bill Gates, Steve Wozniak, Steve Jobs, Tim Berners-Lee, and Larry Page. This is the story of how their minds worked and what made them so inventive. It’s also a narrative of how their ability to collaborate and master the art of teamwork made them even more creative. For an era that seeks to foster innovation, creativity, and teamwork, The Innovators shows how they happen. Read more

Under the aegis of machine learning in our data-driven machine age, computers are programming themselves and learning about - and solving - an extraordinary range of problems, from the mundane to the most daunting. Today it is machine learning programs that enable Amazon and Netflix to predict what users will like, Apple to power Siri's ability to understand voices, and Google to pilot cars. These programs are already helping us fight the war on cancer and predict the movements of the stock market, and they are making great headway with instant language translation and discovering new laws of nature. But machine learning is incomplete, and its practitioners across the globe are seeking the most powerful algorithm of all. The Master Algorithm will not be limited to solving particular problems but will be able to learn anything and solve any problem, however difficult, and Pedro Domingos, a trailblazing computer scientist, is at the very forefront of the search for it. With the Master Algorithm in hand and data as its fuel, machine learning - essentially the automation of discovery, a kind of scientific method on steroids - will become the most powerful technology humanity has ever devised. And The Master Algorithm will be its bible. Read more

A revealing look at how negative biases against women of color are embedded in search engine results and algorithms. Run a Google search for “black girls” - what will you find? “Big Booty” and other sexually explicit terms are likely to come up as top search terms. But, if you type in “white girls”, the results are radically different. The suggested porn sites and un-moderated discussions about “why black women are so sassy” or “why black women are so angry” presents a disturbing portrait of black womanhood in modern society. In Algorithms of Oppression, Safiya Umoja Noble challenges the idea that search engines like Google offer an equal playing field for all forms of ideas, identities, and activities. Data discrimination is a real social problem; Noble argues that the combination of private interests in promoting certain sites, along with the monopoly status of a relatively small number of Internet search engines, leads to a biased set of search algorithms that privilege whiteness and discriminate against people of color, specifically women of color. Through an analysis of textual and media searches as well as extensive research on paid online advertising, Noble exposes a culture of racism and sexism in the way discoverability is created online. As search engines and their related companies grow in importance - operating as a source for email, a major vehicle for primary and secondary school learning, and beyond - understanding and reversing these disquieting trends and discriminatory practices is of utmost importance. An original, surprising and, at times, disturbing account of bias on the internet, Algorithms of Oppression contributes to our understanding of how racism is created, maintained, and disseminated in the 21st century. Read more

Over the last two decades, fieldbus has totally revolutionized the way communication takes place in the fields of process control, automation, and manufacturing industries. Recent introduction of real-time fieldbuses has opened up its application in multi-axis motor control and other time-critical applications. Fieldbus is designed to ensure easy interoperability, smarter network designs, increased data availability, and lessened stress on the design aspects of safety protocols.This second edition of Fieldbus and Networking in Process Automation discusses the different facets of fieldbus technology including design, wiring, installation, and commissioning as well as safety aspects in hostile application areas. The book:• Explains basic communication principles and networking―a must for understanding fieldbuses• Considers the advantages and shortcomings of individual fieldbuses• Provides a broad spectrum of different fieldbuses used in both process control and manufacturing industries in a precise and to-the-point manner• Introduces Common Industrial Protocol (CIP), EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, SERCOS III, Powerlink, and Profinet IRT, which are mostly sought after in control and automation fields• Discusses hard real-time communication in a succinct manner―so essential in today’s multi-axis motor control systems• Updates and streamlines the extra details from the original book to make it more concise and reader friendlySunit Kumar Sen, a member of IET, holds advanced degrees from St Xavier’s College and University of Calcutta, both in Kolkata, India. He was an ex-professor in the Instrumentation Engineering section of the Department of Applied Physics, University of Calcutta, and taught courses in digital electronics, communication, industrial instrumentation, microprocessors, electrical networks, and fieldbuses. He was the head of the Department of Applied Physics and University Science Instrumentation Center from 2008-2010 at the University of Calcutta. Previously, he was assistant manager, instrumentation (oprn.) at the Bokaro Steel Plant, Jharkhand, India, under the Steel Authority of India (SAIL). He has already written four books in the areas of instrumentation, microprocessors, and industrial automation technologies. He has been published in approximately 70 national and international journals and conferences. Read more

Comprehend the mysteries―and the amazing potential―of quantum computingQuantum computing has the promise to be the next huge thing in technology. How do we know that? Look at how much the big players in tech are investing in the technology. Quantum Computing For Dummies preps you for the amazing changes that are coming with the world of computing built on the phenomena of quantum mechanics. Need to know what is it and how does it work? This easy-to-understand book breaks it down and answers your most pressing questions. Get a better understanding of how quantum computing is revolutionizing networking, data management, cryptography, and artificial intelligence in ways that would have previously been unthinkable. With a Dummies guide by your side, you’ll get a primer on the inner workings and practical applications of quantum computers. Learn the difference binary and quantum computers Discover which industries will be most influenced by quantum computingSee how quantum improves encryption and enables businessTake a look at how quantum is applied in big data and AIFor technologists and IT pros interested in getting on board the quantum train―plus anyone who’s quantum-curious―this Dummies guide is a must-have. Read more

Signal Integrity. What had been the domain of a handful of experts is now accessible to all engineers. Hardware, Layout, FPGA, Firmware, and SI Engineers will find this handbook invaluable for high-speed design. Focusing on Serial Links, this is the book digital engineers will turn to again and again. Learn:The 7 Steps to implementing serial linksWhy discontinuities are the primary cause of link failureWhich PCB features matter at which data rateHow to tune your links by trading loss and discontinuitiesWhen to simulate, and when it is not necessaryHow to program your SerDes to double design marginWhy serial links are the ubiquitous solution for highest-speedsHow to use Signal Integrity to differentiate your designWhich discontinuities to optimize and which to compensateWhy Signal Integrity is all about decision makingHow to simulate passive and active link complianceWhich soft skills are required for Signal IntegrityHow to manage crosstalk, DDR, and power integrityThis full-color book offers practical guidance from an engineer who has successfully resolved Signal Integrity (SI) for hundreds of design teams and products. Learn how to rightly apply many familiar electrical engineering concepts within the context of SI. Read this book to leverage the author’s decades of experience to resolve signal integrity in your high-speed digital designs.What the experts are saying about “Signal Integrity, In Practice:”“…it is a narrative of what is left out of most textbooks. It is the stuff you would learn if you worked in a company with your desk next to a guru who has been doing this for forty years. If you’ve just started on the path of designing high-speed serial links or have designed dozens of your own, this is the book that will accelerate your engineering judgment and possibly save you from multiple design spins.”Eric Bogatin"Signal Integrity, In Practice," is a unique book. In addition to providing clear technical explanations, Donald's book is infused with insight on practicing the profession of Signal Integrity engineering. Here is someone who has crafted a career around SI sharing his experience with other engineers. His new book is a gift that will shape the careers of engineers in years to come and the digital systems they design."Greg Edlund"Donald has consistently brought to the job both a deep understanding of the technical details and a practical sense of how to get the job done. In his book “Signal Integrity, In Practice”, Donald focuses on the practical side that has been missing in a lot of the signal integrity work I have seen. His perspective offers invaluable guidance to those starting out in the field, and those of us with a few years under our belt could learn a thing or two from him as well."Dr. Michael Steinberger"Donald is both an outstanding technologist and a master communicator – a rare combination. He has a way of taking even the most complex topic and breaking it down into manageable pieces, then explaining concepts and design practices in a practical way that leverages the viewer’s intuition and anchors new knowledge permanently. Donald is simply one of the best in this business.”Todd Westerhoff“Donald has the ability to take complex topics and highlight key factors for quick understanding and impactful application of his insights. This book not only covers the key technical topics in the SI field, it also shares wisdom on less documented topics, such as when to simulate and how to work with a layout team. All is shared with clear and concise writing and observations.”Jon Burnett“Donald’s explanations are a perfect blend of intuition and theory. I was able to immediately apply the concepts to my design.”Dan M. Hardware Engineer Read more

This best-selling book focuses on the field of knowledge lying between digital and analog circuit theory. The book helps to short cut the learning curve involved in mastering the art of digital design. Read more

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 electricitygetting started in electronicselectronic theory explainedresistors and capacitors – what they dotransistors – how they workcrystals and coilsbasic electronic building blockssimple circuits described and explainedhow a radio worksdesigning simple circuitscircuit design softwaremaking printed circuit boardsbuilding electronic circuitssoldering techniquestest equipment circuit testing and fault findingElectronics 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 19DIY and Electronics EnthusiastsHobbyists (general) Radio HobbyistsShort Wave Listeners and Radio Amateur Foundation Exam studentsMembers of the Cadets, Scouts, etc. and anyone with an inquisitive mind who want to know how electricity and electronics works! Read more

A Fully Revised Guide to Electronics Troubleshooting and Repair Repair all kinds of electrical products, from modern digital gadgets to analog antiques, with help from this updated book. How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic, Second Edition, offers expert insights, case studies, and step-by-step instruction from a lifelong electronics guru. Discover how to assemble your workbench, use the latest test equipment, zero in on and replace dead components, and handle reassembly. Instructions for specific devices, including stereos, MP3 players, digital cameras, flat-panel TVs, laptops, headsets, and mobile devices are also included in this do-it-yourself guide.Choose the proper tools and set up your workbenchEnsure personal safety and use proper eye and ear protectionUnderstand how electrical components work and why they failPerform preliminary diagnoses based on symptomsUse test equipment, including digital multimeters, ESR meters, frequencycounters, and oscilloscopesInterpret block, schematic, and pictorial diagramsDisassemble products and identify sectionsAnalyze circuits, locate faults, and replace dead partsRe-establish connections and reassemble devices Read more

A Wired Magazine Top Tech Book of 2017 Real democracy and the Internet are not mutually exclusive.Here, for the first time in one volume, are some of the most cogent thinkers and doers on the subject of the cooptation of the Internet, and how we can resist and reverse the process. The activists who have put together Ours to Hack and to Own argue for a new kind of online economy: platform cooperativism, which combines the rich heritage of cooperatives with the promise of 21st-century technologies, free from monopoly, exploitation, and surveillance.The on-demand economy is reversing the rights and protections workers fought for centuries to win. Ordinary Internet users, meanwhile, retain little control over their personal data. While promising to be the great equalizers, online platforms have often exacerbated social inequalities. Can the Internet be owned and governed differently? What if Uber drivers set up their own platform, or if a city’s residents controlled their own version of Airbnb? This book shows that another kind of Internet is possible―and that, in a new generation of online platforms, it is already taking shape. Read more

How should I prepare for a Digital VLSI Verification Interview? What all topics do I need to know before I turn up for an interview? What all concepts do I need to brush up? What all resources do I have at my disposal for preparation? What does an Interviewer expect in an Interview? These are few questions almost all individuals ponder upon before an interview. If you have these questions in your mind, your search ends here as keeping these questions in their minds, authors have written this book that will act as a golden reference for candidates preparing for Digital VLSI Verification Interviews. Aim of this book is to enable the readers practice and grasp important concepts that are applicable to Digital VLSI Verification domain (and Interviews) through Question and Answer approach. To achieve this aim, authors have not restricted themselves just to the answer. While answering the questions in this book, authors have taken utmost care to explain underlying fundamentals and concepts. This book consists of 500+ questions covering wide range of topics that test fundamental concepts through problem statements (a common interview practice which the authors have seen over last several years). These questions and problem statements are spread across nine chapters and each chapter consists of questions to help readers brush-up, test, and hone fundamental concepts that form basis of Digital VLSI Verification. The scope of this book however, goes beyond technical concepts. Behavioral skills also form a critical part of working culture of any company. Hence, this book consists of a section that lists down behavioral interview questions as well. Topics covered in this book: 1. Digital Logic Design (Number Systems, Gates, Combinational, Sequential Circuits, State Machines, and other Design problems) 2. Computer Architecture (Processor Architecture, Caches, Memory Systems) 3. Programming (Basics, OOP, UNIX/Linux, C/C++, Perl) 4. Hardware Description Languages (Verilog, SystemVerilog) 5. Fundamentals of Verification (Verification Basics, Strategies, and Thinking problems) 6. Verification Methodologies (UVM, Formal, Power, Clocking, Coverage, Assertions) 7. Version Control Systems (CVS, GIT, SVN) 8. Logical Reasoning/Puzzles (Related to Digital Logic, General Reasoning, Lateral Thinking) 9. Non Technical and Behavioral Questions (Most commonly asked) In addition to technical and behavioral part, this book touches upon a typical interview process and gives a glimpse of latest interview trends. It also lists some general tips and Best-Known-Methods to enable the readers follow correct preparation approach from day-1 of their preparations. Knowing what an Interviewer looks for in an interviewee is always an icing on the cake as it helps a person prepare accordingly. Hence, authors of this book spoke to few leaders in the semiconductor industry and asked their personal views on "What do they look for while Interviewing candidates and how do they usually arrive at a decision if a candidate should be hired?". These leaders have been working in the industry from many-many years now and they have interviewed lots of candidates over past several years. Hear directly from these leaders as to what they look for in candidates before hiring them. Enjoy reading this book. Authors are open to your feedback. Please do provide your valuable comments, ratings, and reviews. Read more

The purpose of this book is to introduce the basic concepts of test and design-for-test (DFT), and to then address the application of these concepts with an eye toward the trade-offs of the engineering budgets (area, frequency, power, etc.), the business drivers, and the cost drivers. This practical guide on the test and Design-for-test topics has been developed along the lines of a just what you need to know and how to do it guide that explains the topic, the trade-offs, and relates the topic to the design flow. Read more

How To Read Schematics is an essential book for electronics enthusiasts, technicians, and engineers seeking to develop a deep understanding of schematic diagrams.This comprehensive guide takes readers on a step-by-step journey, starting with the fundamentals of electrical diagrams and symbols. It covers various types of diagrams, including circuit diagrams, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, and logic diagrams.Readers will learn how to decipher the meaning behind each symbol, identify component values and connections, and trace signal paths. The book explores the role of schematics in electrical engineering, highlighting their importance in circuit design, troubleshooting, and reverse engineering.With practical examples and clear explanations, readers will gain proficiency in interpreting complex schematics, identifying component specifications, and analyzing signal integrity. The book also delves into advanced topics such as power conditioning, grounding techniques, and EMI filtering.Throughout the book, readers are introduced to common components and their functions, including resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits. They will also learn how to use essential tools like multimeters, oscilloscopes, and signal generators for measurement and analysis.How To Read Schematics equips readers with the knowledge and skills to confidently read and interpret electrical diagrams, enabling them to design, troubleshoot, and modify circuits effectively. Whether you are a hobbyist or a professional, this book will serve as your indispensable resource for understanding and harnessing the power of schematics in the world of electronics Read more

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This updated resource shows how to interpret schematic diagrams—and design your ownWritten by an experienced engineer, this easy-to-follow TAB guide shows, step-by-step, how to navigate the roadmaps of electronic circuits and systems. Filled with new illustrations and DIY examples, the book clearly explains how to understand and create high-precision electronics diagrams. You will discover how to identify parts and connections, interpret element ratings, and apply diagram-based information in your own projects. Beginner’s Guide to Reading Schematics, Fourth Edition, also contains valuable appendices covering symbols, resistor color codes, and parts suppliers.Up-to-date coverage includes:•Block, schematic, and pictorial diagrams •Resistors and capacitors •Inductors and transformers •Switches, relays, conductors, and cables •Diodes, transistors, Op amps, and logic gates •Electron tubes , cells, and batteries •Voltage dividers and reducers •Simple and complex circuits•Breadboards and wire wrapping •Electronics troubleshooting•Digital electronics and functional circuits•And much more Read more

We published the first edition of this book series in early 2024, and received quite a few positive feedback. We are glad to know that our book series is helping students and working professionals land dream jobs in the hardware industry.The second edition of this book series is still structured in the same way as how the modern ASIC / VLSI industry partitions the workflow, and we still focus on Architecture and Micro-Architecture design in this book.However, in Part 1 Architecture & Prototype, we removed contents that are easily accessible online, and added contents on software APIs, DRAM and DDR memory controllers. The intention is to provide a big picture of modern SoCs. In Part 2 Micro-Architecture Design, we added more contents such as cache design, FIFO sizing, hardware based data sorter, etc. We believe these newly added contents will help candidates succeed in hardware design interviews.As hardware engineers, we understand how stressful and struggling the interview process can be. We hope our book series can come to a rescue. Read more

Both a primer and comprehensive introduction to the endlessly inventive world of digital design, the book leverages the enhanced effectiveness of diagrams and figures, to guide the student from a ground zero of understanding, through the digital building blocks of clocked registers, counters, shift-registers, and state machines via the powerful VHDL programming language. Colorful and accessible, the pages come alive with visual insights into the technology powering every aspect of our lives, yet which remains a deep mystery to most of us. Read more

When approaching a new subject, there's nothing like a solid example for quick, effective understanding. This book provides an easy-to-digest path of discovery through a series of examples that illustrate the workings of VHDL from the ground up. FPGAs have become the mainstay of modern electronics hardware, and VHDL (along with the rival verilog) is the language of their development. From simply controlling a blinking LED with a push-button, through developing a user reflex game, to creating a working serial UART communication, the examples teach the fundamentals of the language. Along the way, we learn to use simulation to test and watch our designs work.If you'd like to expand your knowledge of basic digital operation and grow it to encompass practical applications, this book is for you. Read more

Using the fundamentals fuel gathered from the first book, volume 2 of Digital Design from Scratch, launches the inquisitive reader into practical realms of FPGA design, mastering iconic FPGA implementation features such as simulation, memory structures, memory-mapped buses, FIFOs, serial interfaces such as UARTs, I2C, and SPI, and pipelined methods to meet timing. Like the first volume, colorful diagrams guide the learning process with visual clarity. Detailed exercises allow the student of digital design to flex their burgeoning logical muscles. Comprehensive and approachable, the book teaches the VHDL programming language in parallel with FPGA-based logic design. Read more