What Are Some Recommended Books for Advancing in Electronics?

In summary, the book "The Art of Electronics" is a good introductory book for beginning electronics. After this, a student would need to take a course on more complicated concepts in order to learn more.
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A beginning electronics book offered by radio shack that you can read is, a book by Forest Mims at Radio Shack, it's pretty popular so most who shop at radio shack have heard of it, and it's intended for beginning electronics, so after this, what could be kinda the next book you can read that has more complicated ideas in it, to go from where that book leaves off. And when at say a 2 year college would the classes start to teach things that allow for you to learn something more complicated than what you can learn in the above book? Would a student simply have to wait until they transfer to a 4 year college to be in a course teaching more complicated ideas in electronics, because they do not seem to offer very many electronics courses in a 2 year college, this college around here, according to the course catalog, looks like, it only offers one, and they the student must transfer to a 4 year college for more.
 
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land_of_ice said:
A beginning electronics book offered by radio shack that you can read is, a book by Forest Mims at Radio Shack, it's pretty popular so most who shop at radio shack have heard of it, and it's intended for beginning electronics, so after this, what could be kinda the next book you can read that has more complicated ideas in it, to go from where that book leaves off. And when at say a 2 year college would the classes start to teach things that allow for you to learn something more complicated than what you can learn in the above book? Would a student simply have to wait until they transfer to a 4 year college to be in a course teaching more complicated ideas in electronics, because they do not seem to offer very many electronics courses in a 2 year college, this college around here, according to the course catalog, looks like, it only offers one, and they the student must transfer to a 4 year college for more.

I often recommend this book: "The Art of Electronics" by Horowitz and Hill

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0521370957/?tag=pfamazon01-20

The used copies are in the $40-$50 range. It's a good intro book, because it takes you all the way from the basics up through analog and digital circuits. It also is very practical in much of what it presents, and exposes common problems that people encounter in real circuits. We had a fun thread here in the EE forum a while back, which will show you one of the teaching tools of the AoE book:

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=178516 "Bad Circuits -- Test Your Knowledge"

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Also check out Electronics for Dummies or Electronics Demystified which should you take to a next level from Forest Mims. However after that, I'd suggest picking up an intro to circuits like the Schaum's outlines which aren't that expensive. It will cover mesh/loop analysis and networks with lots of solved problems.

Although math is required, most preferably calculus for half the concepts. But at least you could get a feel for what it all looks like.

Also, go the local library and browse through different books, you might find a nice catch that appeals to you.

Also, check out youtube, a lot of folks uploaded all kinds of tutorials, and lessons unimaginable.

Also, look up stuff on wikpedia free encyclopedia online which contains pretty thorough entry articles on electronics.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0470286970/?tag=pfamazon01-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0071434933/?tag=pfamazon01-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0070478244/?tag=pfamazon01-20
 
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1. Can anyone suggest the next beginning electronics book to read?

There are many great books on beginning electronics, so it ultimately depends on your specific interests and learning style. Some popular options include "Getting Started in Electronics" by Forrest M. Mims III, "Practical Electronics for Inventors" by Paul Scherz, and "Make: Electronics" by Charles Platt. It may also be helpful to consult reviews and recommendations from other readers or professionals in the field.

2. What are the key topics that a beginning electronics book should cover?

A good beginning electronics book should cover the fundamentals of electronic principles and components, such as voltage, current, resistance, and basic circuit analysis. It should also include hands-on projects and exercises to reinforce understanding and application. Depending on your interests, the book may also cover topics such as microcontrollers, sensors, and programming.

3. Is it necessary to have prior knowledge or experience in electronics before reading a beginning electronics book?

No, most beginning electronics books are designed for readers with little to no prior knowledge or experience in the subject. However, having a basic understanding of math and physics concepts can be helpful in understanding some of the principles and equations involved in electronics.

4. What is the best way to approach learning electronics from a book?

It is important to start with the basics and build a strong foundation of understanding before moving on to more advanced topics. Take your time to fully understand each concept before moving on to the next one. It can also be helpful to supplement your reading with hands-on experiments and projects to apply what you have learned.

5. Are there any online resources or tutorials that can supplement a beginning electronics book?

Yes, there are many online resources and tutorials available to supplement a beginning electronics book. Some popular options include YouTube channels, online courses, and interactive websites. It may also be helpful to join online communities or forums to ask questions and learn from others in the field.

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