Simple electronics

Simple electronics aims to be a succinct and easily understood introduction to practical entry-level electronics, as well as being a useful reference. The best way to learn about electronics is by doing practical experiments.

List of topics
Although each is self contained, the top level articles listed here are written to be read sequentially, each topic leading to better understanding of ones that follow.

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Units and symbols

 * Current
 * Voltage aka potential difference
 * Units of measurement - abbreviations and conventions, SI units, (mm not mil)
 * Circuit symbols
 * Schematics and Data sheets
 * Conductors and insulators
 * Power
 * Resistance
 * Decibel
 * Impedance
 * Reactance
 * Resonance aka Q

Components

 * Through hole and surface mount technology
 * Passive components - resistors, capacitors, inductors and transformers, color codes
 * Meters
 * Semiconductors - diodes and rectification, transistor, FETs,
 * Op-amps
 * Integrated circuit - comparator, 555 timer

Circuit theory

 * Ohm's law
 * Alternating current and voltages
 * Waveforms - frequency, amplitude and phase

Analog circuits

 * Power supply
 * Amplifier
 * Oscillator
 * Filter

Digital electronics

 * Logic - ladders, gates, digital to analog,
 * Microprocessors

Workshop practice

 * Health and safety
 * Tools
 * Test equipment
 * Component library
 * Electronic design automation
 * PCB prototyping


 * Soldering - THT, SMT and SMT reflow
 * Carpentry
 * Metal-work - drilling, bending, anodisng and screen printing
 * Fault finding

Simple projects

 * Simple synth DIY

Resources

 * Electronics software
 * Electronics books
 * Magazines
 * Schematics and manuals
 * Videos
 * Online resources for electronics