Maplin Electronic Circuits Handbook

The Maplin Electronic Circuits Handbook provides the reader with a unique collection of practical working circuits together with supporting information so that circuits can be produced in the shortest possible time and without recourse to theoretical texts. All circuits described have been thoroughly tested and, as far as possible, a range of commonly available low-cost components has been adopted. The simplest and most cost effective solution has been adopted in each case. This new edition contains new semiconductor data, including pinouts covering over 1000 of the most popular devices (including equivalents). This data appears in the form of selection tables grouped under headings such as low noise audio transistors, switching transistors, power FETs and signal diodes. Most importantly, the circuits have been updated, and all components and devices carry the Maplin stock code, which means not only are the most up-to-date and best solutions provided, but the parts are readily available; readers can be confident of obtaining all the components from Maplin either from their catalogue or through their network of high street stores.

Michael Tooley is Head of Technology at Brooklands Technical College, Weybridge, UK.