Beginner's Guide to Reading Schematics, Fourth Edition

Introduction
1 The Master Plan
Block Diagrams
Schematic Diagrams
Schematic Symbology
Component Interconnections
A Visual Language
2 Block Diagrams
A Simple Example
Functional Drawings
Current and Signal Paths
Flowcharts
Process Paths
Summary
3 Components and Devices
Resistors
Capacitors
Inductors and Transformers
Switches and Relays
Conductors and Cables
Diodes and Transistors
Operational Amplifiers
Electron Tubes
Electrochemical Cells and Batteries
Logic Gates
Summary
4 Simple Circuits
Getting Started
Component Labeling
Troubleshooting with Schematics
A More Sophisticated Diagram
Schematic/Block Hybrids
A Vacuum-Tube RF Amplifier
Three Basic Logic Circuits
Summary
5 Complex Circuits
Identifying the Building Blocks
Page Breaks
Some More Circuits
Getting Comfortable with Large Schematics
Op Amp Circuits
Summary
6 Diagrams for Building And Testing
Your Breadboard
Wire Wrapping
Kirchhoff’s Current Law
Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law
A Resistive Voltage Divider
A Diode-Based Voltage Reducer
Mismatched Lamps in Series
A Compass-Based Galvanometer
Summary and Conclusion
A Schematic Symbols
B Resistor Color Codes
C Parts Suppliers
Suggested Additional Reading
Index