Practical audio electronics

Practical Audio Electronics is a comprehensive introduction to basic audio electronics and the fundamentals of sound circuit building, providing the reader with the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake projects from scratch. Imparting a thorough foundation of theory alongside the practical sk...

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Otros Autores: Robinson, Kevin (Electronics engineer), author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Focal Press 2020.
Edición:1st edition
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009630619506719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • Half Title
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Dedication
  • Table of Contents
  • List of Tables
  • 2.1 Some typical resistivities for a range of materials
  • 4.1 Mains power connecters around the world
  • 7.1 DUS, DUG, TUN, TUP acronyms
  • 7.2 DUS and DUG diode specifications
  • 7.3 TUN and TUP transistor specifications
  • 7.4 Crossing wires on schematic diagrams
  • 7.5 Circuit layout component symbols
  • 8.1 Resistance measurement results for two hand-held DMMs
  • 9.1 The four fundamental electrical quantities
  • 12.1 Resistor E-series preferred values
  • 12.2 E-series and standard tolerances
  • 12.3 Resistor colour codes
  • 13.1 Capacitor types
  • 13.2 Capacitor uses
  • 13.3 Charge/discharge levels corresponding to various multiples of τ
  • 14.1 Specifications for a range of transformers
  • 15.1 Switch styles
  • 15.2 Switch circuit symbols
  • 16.1 Various diode specifications
  • 17.1 Some typical BJT specifications
  • 17.2 Simplified behaviour of an NPN BJT
  • 17.3 Some typical JFET specifications
  • 17.4 Some example MOSFET specifications
  • 18.1 Selected ICs
  • 18.2 Inverting opamp parameters in the voltage divider rule
  • 18.3 Noninverting opamp parameters in the voltage divider rule
  • 18.4 Some 4000 series ICs
  • 18.5 AND and NAND gate truth table
  • 20.1 Effect of different pickup combinations
  • 20.2 Identifying the ends of a coil pickup winding
  • A.1 Multipliers (factors of 1,000)
  • A.2 Multipliers (factors of 10 and 100)
  • B.1 Primary quantities
  • C.1 Schematic symbol reference chart
  • Learning by Doing
  • 2.1 Static Electricity
  • 2.2 Build an Electric Motor in Ten Minutes
  • 2.3 Conductors and Insulators
  • 4.1 Use a Phase Tester (aka Line Tester)
  • 4.2 Wiring Plugs and Sockets
  • 6.1 Component Specification Sheets
  • 7.1 Schematic Diagram to Breadboard Layout
  • 7.2 Schematic Diagram to Stripboard Layout.
  • 9.1 Ohm's Law and Watt's Law
  • 9.2 Kirchhoff's Current and Voltage Laws
  • 10.1 Breadboarding Circuits
  • 10.2 Stripboarding Circuits
  • 12.1 The Voltage Divider Rule
  • 14.1 Build a Passive DI Box
  • 14.2 Transformer Driven Piezo
  • 16.1 Diode Curve Tracing - Manual
  • 16.2 Diode Curve Tracing - Automatic
  • 16.3 Diode Clipping and Crossover Distortion
  • 17.1 BJT Finger Switch
  • 17.2 BJT Booster
  • 17.3 One Transistor Fuzz Circuit
  • 17.4 Measuring a JFET's Pinch-Off Voltage and Saturation Current
  • 17.5 JFET Buffer
  • 17.6 Simple MOSFET Dimmer Circuit
  • 17.7 Wiring a MOSFET as a Diode
  • 18.1 Opamp Based Preamp Circuit
  • 18.2 Voltage Regulator
  • 18.3 NAND Gate Oscillator
  • 18.4 Homemade Optocoupler
  • 19.1 Tube Booster
  • 20.1 Basic Electret Mic Circuit
  • 20.2 Loudspeaker Wiring
  • 20.3 Loudspeaker as a Microphone
  • 20.4 Pickup Wiring
  • 20.5 Piezo as a Pickup
  • 20.6 Piezo as a Driver
  • 20.7 Reverb Pan Drive and Recovery Circuit
  • Proofs and Derivations
  • 2.1 Units of Resistivity
  • 4.1 Phase to Phase RMS Voltage Level
  • 5.1 Signal Wavelengths
  • 5.2 Peak, Average, and RMS Levels for Standard Wave Shapes
  • 5.3 Average-Responding Error Levels
  • 5.4 The Form of the Decibel Equation
  • 9.1 The Variants of Watt's Law
  • 12.1 The General Form of the Parallel Rule
  • 13.1 The LC Series Rule
  • 13.2 The LC Parallel Rule
  • 13.3 RC Filter Frequency Response Equation
  • 14.1 Transformer Current Transformation Relationship
  • 14.2 Transformer Impedance Transformation Relationship
  • 18.1 Inverting Opamp Gain Equation
  • 18.2 Noninverting Opamp Gain Equation
  • Preface
  • 1 Introduction
  • I: Electrical Theory
  • 2 Electricity
  • Key Concepts in Electricity
  • Electric Charge
  • Static and Current Electricity
  • Current and Circuits
  • Direct and Alternating Current
  • Voltage
  • Resistance
  • Power
  • Electricity and Magnetism.
  • Conductors and Insulators
  • References
  • 3 Semiconductors
  • Pure Silicon
  • Doped Silicon
  • The P-N Junction
  • Diodes and Transistors
  • Germanium Semiconductors
  • References
  • 4 Mains Electricity and Electrical Safety
  • Mains Power Generation and Distribution
  • Building Wiring
  • The Fuse Box
  • Wiring Safety
  • Appliance Protection Classes
  • Three Phase Power
  • References
  • 5 Signal Characteristics
  • Time Domain and Frequency Domain Representations
  • Phase and Polarity
  • Rectification
  • Clipping
  • Crossover Distortion
  • The Sine Wave
  • Complex Signals
  • Decibels
  • References
  • II: Practical Electronics
  • 6 Component Overview
  • Passive Components
  • Semiconductor Devices
  • Vacuum Tubes
  • Transducers
  • Miscellaneous Components
  • References
  • 7 Circuit Diagrams
  • Block Diagrams
  • Schematic Diagrams
  • Breadboard Layouts
  • Stripboard Layouts
  • A More Elaborate Example
  • References
  • 8 Electronics Lab Equipment
  • Bench Power Supply Units
  • Function Generators
  • Multimeters
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Audio Analysers and Advanced Test Gear
  • References
  • 9 Basic Circuit Analysis
  • Primary Quantities
  • Ohm's Law
  • Watt's Law
  • Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL)
  • Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL)
  • Applying the Four Laws
  • References
  • 10 Constructing Circuits
  • The Project Pipeline
  • Initial Idea, Concept Development, and Background Research
  • Procurement
  • Prototyping, Testing, Development, and Final Layout Design
  • Circuit Building
  • Packaging
  • References
  • 11 Projects
  • Project I - Low Power Audio Amplifier
  • Project II - Stepped-Tone Generator
  • Project III - Modulation Effect
  • References
  • III: Component Reference
  • 12 Resistors
  • E-Series Preferred Values
  • Tolerance
  • Resistor Colour Codes
  • Power Rating
  • Material and Temperature Coefficient
  • Electrical Behaviour.
  • Series Rule and Parallel Rule
  • Voltage Divider Rule (VDR)
  • Variable Resistors
  • Photoresistors
  • Thermistors
  • Instructive Examples
  • References
  • 13 Capacitors and Inductors
  • Capacitors
  • Inductors
  • Characteristics of Capacitors and Inductors
  • Device Impedance
  • Series and Parallel Rules
  • RLC Circuits
  • References
  • 14 Transformers
  • How Transformers Work
  • Transformation Equations
  • Schematic Symbols
  • Transformer Types and Applications
  • References
  • 15 Switches
  • Switch Styles
  • Poles and Throws
  • Momentary vs. Latching
  • Break-Before-Make vs. Make-Before-Break
  • Positions vs. Throws - On/Off Switch Position Designators
  • Circuit Symbols
  • Electro-Mechanical and Electronic Switches
  • Instructive Examples
  • References
  • 16 Diodes
  • Electrical Characteristics
  • Diode Types
  • Schematic Symbols
  • Circuits
  • References
  • 17 Transistors
  • Transistor Types
  • General Use and Operation
  • Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs)
  • Junction Field Effect Transistors (JFETs)
  • Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors (MOSFETs)
  • References
  • 18 Integrated Circuits
  • Selected ICs
  • Opamps
  • IC Power Amps
  • LM317 Voltage Regulator
  • NE555 Precision Timer
  • 4000 Series ICs
  • Analog Optocouplers
  • References
  • 19 Vacuum Tubes
  • Principles of Operation
  • Diode Tubes
  • Triode Tubes
  • Low Voltage Tube Circuits
  • References
  • 20 Audio Transducers
  • Microphones
  • Loudspeaker Drivers
  • Coil Pickups
  • Piezo Elements
  • Reverb Pans
  • References
  • Appendices
  • A: Prefix Multipliers
  • B: Quantities and Equations
  • Primary Quantities
  • Decibel Equations
  • Fundamental Laws
  • Resistor Equations
  • RLC Equations
  • Transformer Equations
  • Opamp Equations
  • C: Schematic Symbol Reference Chart
  • D: Circuit Catalogue
  • Circuit Index
  • Breadboard Layouts
  • Stripboard Layouts
  • Bibliography.
  • Index.