What Book Best Explains Transistor Circuits and Building Techniques?

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The discussion centers on finding a comprehensive book that explains how basic circuit components, particularly transistors, work together in electronic circuits. Participants recommend "The Art of Electronics" by Paul Horowitz and Winfield Hill as a key resource, along with older texts by Stout & Kaufman, Kaufman & Seidman, and Rutkowski, which provide foundational knowledge despite being somewhat dated. The user expresses uncertainty about the suitability of the "AARL Understanding Basic Electronics" book for their needs.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, and transistors.
  • Familiarity with circuit theory and voltage dividers.
  • Knowledge of reading circuit diagrams.
  • Basic skills in soldering and circuit assembly.
NEXT STEPS
  • Research "The Art of Electronics" by Paul Horowitz and Winfield Hill for comprehensive circuit design principles.
  • Explore the works of Stout & Kaufman and Kaufman & Seidman for foundational electronics knowledge.
  • Study voltage divider circuits and their applications in practical electronics.
  • Look into online resources or courses that provide hands-on circuit building techniques.
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Electronics enthusiasts, students in electrical engineering, hobbyists building circuits, and anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of transistor circuits and assembly techniques.

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I am looking for a book that explains and teaches you about how basic circuits components work together to perform a function. I know all the circuit components and their functions but I am not too sure of how they work together, for example I do not know how voltage dividers work in a circuit. currently I have the aarl understanding basic electronics book but I am unsure if it is what I want to read, I will read it eventually.OVERALL A BOOK THAT WOULD EXPLAIN COMMON CIRCUITS WITH TRANSISTORS AND TEACH ME TO BUILD CIRCUITS any comments would be appreciated..
 
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Stout & Kaufman, Kaufman & Seidman, Rutkowski may be a bit dated, but make a good trio of fundamental sources.
 
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Can you give me a link on amazon? I am having a hard time finding the books you are referring to.
 
"The art of electronics", Horowitz and Hill
 

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