Learn Circuit Design: Finding Good Books for Electronics Projects

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Several users recommend "Electric Circuits" by Nilsson as a comprehensive introductory guide to circuit design, highlighting its effectiveness for understanding electronics. The discussion emphasizes the importance of learning how electronics work to enable self-directed project building rather than relying on pre-made kits. Participants express frustration over previous forum experiences, seeking a more civil exchange of ideas. The conversation encourages sharing additional book recommendations to further aid in mastering circuit design. Overall, the thread aims to gather valuable resources for aspiring electronics enthusiasts.
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what are some good book on general circuit design? I know how to read schematics and the basics of electronic components (transformers, trnasistors, ect..). I want to learn how electronics work, so I can build projects myself instead of putting together canned ones.

hopefully you will be more civil than the engtips forums...they deleted my thread and my account for asking what some good books were :cry:
 
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come on somebody... I am sure you've all read some cicuit design books.
 
When I was in college we used Nilsson's 'Electric Circuits' as an introductory guide to circuit design. It's pretty comprehensive and I quite like the approach. Back then it was an earlier edition, the latest edition can be found here in Amazon.com: .
 

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