Review
by James K. Deane, Library Assistant at the Emporia Public Library, Kansas
For hobbyists at an upper high school or higher reading level, this moderately advanced text covers the basic principles of troubleshooting, the use of electronic test equipment, and troubleshooting specific types of equipment, including radio, television, electric motors, and generators. Quizzes (with answers provided) add value for those using this resource as a self-teaching guide. (Library Journal )
From the Back Cover
New coverage of electronic components and equipment! PLUG INTO A WEALTH OF ELECTRONIC TROUBLESHOOTING POWER!
If you work with electronics -- either through your profession or your pastime -- here’s one resource you need handy at all times: the updated, Third Edition of McGraw-Hill’s
Electronic Troubleshooting. Revamped to include the latest electrical and electronic devices and problem-solving methods, this info-packed volume provides a fundamental understanding of electronic troubleshooting theory. And thanks to the long-standing electronics experience of the authors, you get a wealth of insight, including:
* Explanations of all testing equipment
* Valuable "rules of thumb" and "tricks of the trade"
* Quick problem-solving graphs and flowcharts
* Techniques for troubleshooting common consumer electronics
* New coverage of surface-mounted components and equipment
* And much, much more!
So the next time you hit a snag while working with electronics, reach for
Electronic Troubleshooting and get things up and running -- in a snap!
Learn troubleshooting for: * Electric motors and generators
* Industrial controls
* Residential and industrial wiring
* Radio and television
* Digital circuits
* Sequential digital circuits
* Microprocessor-based systems
* Biomedical equipment
* And more!