The Illustrated Dictionary of Electronics [Paperback]

Stan Gibilisco (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0070241864 | ISBN-13: 978-0070241862 | Publication Date: June 23, 1997 | Edition: 7

This is an indispensable tool for anyone interested in electronics at any level--layman, novice, or seasoned professional. The seventh edition contains nearly 28,000 entries--definitions, abbreviations, and acronyms--including many new terms in the fields of robotics, artificial intelligence, and personal computing as they relate to electronics.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

"... an excellent tool for electronics in the broadest sense... highly recommended... "-American Reference Books Annual. Continuing in the tradition of its bestselling predecessors, this updated dictionary of electronics terms coves a broader range of subjects in an easier-to-use format than any other source of its kind. No comparable reference offers such a vast range of definitions, abbreviations, acronyms, illustrations, schematics, diagrams, and conversion tables. More than 27,500 definitions-plus over 1,000 clear and functional illustrations-make the Seventh Edition the ultimate reference for technicians, hobbyists, and students. Many new terms and illustrations from robotics, artificial intelligence, and personal computing as they relate to electronics are included. Definitions spelled out in plain English with minimal technical jargon make the Dictionary accessible to beginning, intermediate, and advanced electronics professionals. You'll find coverage of the latest terminology in: lasers; television; radio; IC technology; digital and analog electronics; audio and video; power supplies; fiber optic communications; more! Existing definitions have been updated, obsolete material has been deleted, and all entries have been reviewed by an editorial review board to assure their accuracy. You can look for a better source of definitions in electronics... but you won't find one! "Very useful for day-to-day reference."-Technical Book Review.

Product Details

• Paperback: 788 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill; 7 edition (June 23, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070241864
• ISBN-13: 978-0070241862
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,286,609 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Since he began writing in 1981, Stan Gibilisco has become one of McGraw-Hill's most prolific technical authors. Stan also contributes regularly to WhatIs Dot Com, a leading online Information Technology (IT) encyclopedia.

His most popular works include "Physics Demystified," "Alternative Energy Demystified," "Statistics Demystified," "Calculus Know-It-All," and "Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics."

Stan maintains a Website at www.sciencewriter.net, where he has published explanations for chapter-ending quiz answers in some of his books. Follow the "Quiz Explanations" link.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Concise and complete. I use it almost every day., November 11, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Illustrated Dictionary of Electronics (Paperback)

This book is the most straightforward and comprehensive electronics dictionary I have found. The illustrations are simple, and are easy to interpret. I think some terms have illustrations when they aren't needed. I really appreciate the fact that the mathematics is not too complicated.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear and concise definitions of all terms., November 22, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Illustrated Dictionary of Electronics (Paperback)

This is the best electronics dictionary I've ever run across. All of the definitions are clear and concise. There are many cross-references to other similar topics. Students and technicians will find this dictionary especially suited to their needs.

6 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Each definition requires referencing other definitions, October 26, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Illustrated Dictionary of Electronics (Paperback)

Best to look for another electronics dictionary that's a little more down to earth!