Electronics Fundamentals: Circuits, Devices and Applications (7th Edition) (Floyd Electronics Fundamentals Series) [Hardcover]

Thomas L. Floyd (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 9, 2006 | ISBN-10: 013219709X | ISBN-13: 978-0132197090 | Edition: 7

This renowned book offers a comprehensive yet practical exploration of basic electrical and electronic concepts, hands-on applications, and troubleshooting. Written in a clear and accessible narrative, the 7th Edition focuses on fundamental principles and their applications to solving real circuit analysis problems, and devotes six chapters to examining electronic devices. With an eye-catching visual program and practical exercises, this book provides readers with the problem-solving experience they need in a style that makes complex material thoroughly understandable. For professionals with a career in electronics, engineering, technical sales, field service, industrial manufacturing, service shop repair, and/or technical writing.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1056 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 7 edition (April 9, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 013219709X
• ISBN-13: 978-0132197090
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.1 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #459,196 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You can learn the basic principles of electronics in class or on your own with this terrific text, September 30, 2007

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Craig Matteson (Saline, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Electronics Fundamentals: Circuits, Devices and Applications (7th Edition) (Floyd Electronics Fundamentals Series) (Hardcover)

What a terrific introduction to electronics! The author explains electricity, the relevant formulae, the basic physics of electricity, electromagnetism and a lot more. The text requires no more than algebra and right angle trigonometry. I find the text clear, engaging, and quite understandable even without an instructor to help me.

Each chapter begins with an outline of what is going to be discussed, chapter objectives, key terms, application assignment, web materials, and an introduction. The text uses color very well, is richly illustrated, and is mindful of the student learning process. I like the way the author introduces a point, poses a problem that he then solves, and then asks you a similar problem to work on your own (with the answer provided at the end of the chapter). At the end of each chapter there is a bullet point summary, key terms with definitions, a self-test to check your understanding, and a section by section set of basic problems.

The text has 21 chapters divided into three parts. Part 1 discusses DC circuits (quantities & units, voltage - current & resistance, Ohm's Law - Energy & Power, Series Circuits, Parallel Circuits, Series Parallel Circuits, Magnetism & Electromagnetism). Part 2 discusses AC Circuits (Introduction to Alternating Current & Voltage, Capacitors, RC Circuits, Inductors, RL Circuits, RCLS Circuits & Resonance, Transformers, Time Response & Reactive Circuits). Part 3 discusses Devices (Diodes & Applications, Transistors & Applications, the Operational Amplifier, Basic Op-Amp Circuits, Special Purpose Op-Amp Circuits, Measurement - Conversion & Control).

There are also 5 appendices having a table of standard values, capacitor color coding & marking, Norton's Theorem & Millman's Theorem, Devices Data Sheets, Field-Programmable Analog Arrays (FPAAs). A glossary, index and answers to odd number questions are provided as well.

This text is, of course, usable in college or high school introductory courses to electronics, but it is also usable by interested general readers who want to build or fill in their understanding of the basic principles and applications of electronics.

Recommended!

Reviewed by Craig Matteson - Ann Arbor, MI

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Textbook for Intro Electronics, June 5, 2009

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Robert T. Rumer (Camarillo, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Electronics Fundamentals: Circuits, Devices and Applications (7th Edition) (Floyd Electronics Fundamentals Series) (Hardcover)

After a long search, I used this textbook twice to teach a 1-semester Analog Electronics course at the soph/jr level. I liked this text becasue it is VERY clear for students who find it very readable and organized in a logical sequence. If they miss a lecture, no problem, the book covers the material fantastically. It also has great pedagogical features which help students maintain a high-level view of electronics while learning details. And it combines typical electronics with practical information, applications, and debugging strategies.

Unfortunately, this book uses electron flow for current rather than conventional current flow. While this makes some sense, it also leads to lots of confusion when using any outside materials for the class. Secondly, it spends a lot of time on fairly simple stuff which the students should have already learned in Intro Physics so we did not really get into new subjects until around page 300!

That being said, I strongly recommend using this book to learn electronics on your own or as a text for students who may not have had Physics before.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy Content and fast shipping, June 5, 2010

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This review is from: Electronics Fundamentals: Circuits, Devices and Applications (7th Edition) (Floyd Electronics Fundamentals Series) (Hardcover)

If you are looking for a very fundamentals circuit book for self-study, this is a good one. It is a good college book. I was looking for a more advanced circuit book, so this one is too easy.