The bestselling electronics guide for inventors--now updated to feature the latest technologies and new projects Practical Electronics for Inventors,Third Edition is the essential resource for the 21st century workbench tinkerer. Created to help inventors invent, this book offers comprehensive coverage of the theoretical and practical aspects of electronicsthe very knowledge necessary turn brilliant ideas into functioning devices. This hands-on resource delivers in-depth coverage of basic electronic circuits, integrated circuits, input and output devices, power sources, passive components, semiconductors, microcontrollers, remote control systems, and much more. Examines the how-and-why of electronic theory and function Thousands of photographs, line drawings, schematics, and symbols illustrate key concepts and devices Includes electronic theory basics, fundamental laws and theorems, charts, formulas, and other resources New, updated, and expanded coverage of sensors, electromechanical devices, and microcontroller projects Complete coverage: Introduction; Theory; Basic Electronic Components; Discrete Semiconductors; Optoelectronics; Sensors; Hands-on Electronics; Operational Amplifiers; Filters; Oscillators and Timers; Voltage Regulators and Power Supplies; Digital Electronics; Microcontrollers; Electromechanical Devices; Audio Electronics; Applied Electronics; Power Distribution and Home Wiring; Error Analysis; Useful Facts and Formulas; Component Data, List of Logic ICs, Foreign Semiconductor Codes