Encyclopedia of Electronic Components Volume 1 by Charles Platt

Want to know how to use an electronic component? This first book of a three-volume set includes key information on electronics parts for your projects—complete with photographs, schematics, and diagrams. You'll learn what each one does, how it works, why it's useful, and what variants exist. No matter how much you know about electronics, you'll find fascinating details you've never come across before.
Convenient, concise, well-organized, and precise
Perfect for teachers, hobbyists, engineers, and students of all ages, this reference puts reliable, fact-checked information right at your fingertips—whether you're refreshing your memory or exploring a component for the first time. Beginners will quickly grasp important concepts, and more experienced users will find the specific details their projects require.

Unique: the first and only encyclopedia set on electronic components, distilled into three separate volumes

Incredibly detailed: includes information distilled from hundreds of sources

Easy to browse: parts are clearly organized by component type

Authoritative: fact-checked by expert advisors to ensure that the information is both current and accurate

Reliable: a more consistent source of information than online sources, product datasheets, and manufacturer's tutorials

Instructive: each component description provides details about substitutions, common problems, and workarounds

Comprehensive: Volume 1 covers power, electromagnetism, and discrete semi-conductors; Volume 2 includes integrated circuits, and light and sound sources; Volume 3 covers a range of sensing devices.