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'''Electronic''' [[Electronic circuits|circuit]]s and [[Electronic component|component]]s can be divided into two groups: [[analog]] and [[digital]]. A particular device may consist of circuitry that has one or the other or a mix of the two.<ref name="we">[[Wikipedia:Electronics]]</ref>
'''Electronic''' [[Electronic circuits|circuits]] and [[Electronic component|components]] can be divided into two groups: [[analog]] and [[digital]]. In practice a device may consist of circuitry that has one or the other or a mix of the two.<ref name="we">[[Wikipedia:Electronics]]</ref>


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== Getting started for SDIY ==
A linear circuit is one in which, for a [[Sine wave|sinusoidal]] input voltage of [[frequency]] ''f'', any steady-state output of the circuit (the [[Electric current|current]] through any component, or the [[voltage]] between any two points) is also sinusoidal with frequency ''f''. Note that the output need not be in [[phase]] with the input.<ref>''Linear circuit design handbook'' by Hank Zumbahlen, Newnes, 2008, ISBN 0-7506-8703-7</ref>
In the 1950s and '60s experimenting with electronics was simpler but limited in what could be produced. These days it very much more sophisticated. However with the components and [[tools]] now available, a lot more can be achieved that back then would have taxed a huge research lab.<ref>''Build Your Own [[Printed Circuit Board]]'' by Al Williams, Tab, 2003, {{ISBN|978-0-07-142783-8}}</ref> One of the traditional paths to learning electronics is amateur radio.<ref>Embedded, [http://www.embedded.com/electronics-blogs/break-points/4370279/Ham-radio-today Ham radio today] by Jack Ganssle, 2 Apr 2012</ref>


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First gain experience with some simpler [[audio electronics]] project(s), and build up the knowledge, skills and equipment.<ref>StackExchange EE, [http://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/6077/building-a-synthesizer-with-no-prior-experience/6085#6085 Building a synthesizer with no prior experience]</ref> Developing the circuit is finally not that difficult, but then creating the module or synth as a real physical/mechanical thing is. Making pcbs, making front [[Panel (homebrew)|panels]], choosing the right parts which fit the mechanical requirements, etc. So start with some kind of kit based or at least fully instructed project, like something from [https://web.archive.org/web/20171001113317/http://www.cgs.synth.net/ Catgirl Synth] or [https://web.archive.org/web/20060111050127/http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/ Music From Outer Space] especially the [https://web.archive.org/web/20130629184724/http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/analogsynth_new/SOUNDLABMINISYNTH/page1.html Sound Lab Mini-Synth] Once you've managed to build one of these, you can start modifying it and adding your own developments. This way you are rehearsing the mechanical side (which definitely needs to be learned mostly by experience), and you will already learn a lot about electronics.<ref name="[[SDIY|sdiy]]-may-13">The Synth-diy Archive, [https://web.archive.org/web/20141010194214/http://dropmix.xs4all.nl/pipermail/synth-diy/2013-May/thread.html Hello, and some questions], May 2013</ref>
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==Getting started==

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First gain experience with some simpler audio electronics project(s), and build up the knowledge, skills and equipment.<ref>StackExchange EE, [http://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/6077/building-a-synthesizer-with-no-prior-experience/6085#6085 Building a synthesizer with no prior experience]</ref> Developing the circuit is finally not that difficult, but then creating the module or synth as a real physical/mechanical thing is. Making pcbs, making front panels, choosing the right parts which fit the mechanical requirements, etc. So start with some kind of kit based or at least fully instructed project, like something from [http://www.cgs.synth.net/ Catgirl Synth] or [http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/ Music From Outer Space] especially the [http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/analogsynth_new/SOUNDLABMINISYNTH/page1.html Sound Lab Mini-Synth] Once you've managed to build one of these, you can start modifying it and adding your own developments. This way you are rehearsing the mechanical side (which definitely needs to be learned mostly by experience), and you will already learn a lot about electronics.<ref name="sdiy-may-13">The Synth-diy Archive, [http://dropmix.xs4all.nl/pipermail/synth-diy/2013-May/thread.html Hello, and some questions], May 2013</ref>
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== Construction methods ==
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Many different methods of connecting components have been used over the years. Early electronics often used point to point wiring, or [[terminal strips]]. Most modern day electronics now use [[printed circuit board]]s (PCBs) made of materials such as [[FR-4|FR4]], or the cheaper (and less hard-wearing) Synthetic Resin Bonded Paper (SRBP, also known as phenolic, Paxoline/Paxolin (trade marks) and [[FR-2|FR2]]). Health and environmental concerns associated with electronics assembly have gained increased attention in recent years, especially for products destined to the European Union, with its Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE).<ref name="we" />

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== Enclosure design considerations ==
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{{Main|Enclosure}}
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An engineer or designer must balance many objectives and practical considerations when selecting [[enclosure]]s and protective features of the product itself and its components.<ref>[[Wikipedia:Electronic packaging#Design considerations]]</ref>

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== See also ==
* [[Simple electronics]] for an elementary introduction.
* [[Synthesizer engineering]] for pointers to more in depth EE level electronics.


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==Construction methods==
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Many different methods of connecting components have been used over the years. Early electronics often used point to point wiring, or [[terminal strips]]. Most modern day electronics now use [[printed circuit board]]s (PCBs) made of materials such as [[FR-4|FR4]], or the cheaper (and less hard-wearing) Synthetic Resin Bonded Paper (SRBP, also known as Paxoline/Paxolin (trade marks) and [[FR-2|FR2]]). Health and environmental concerns associated with electronics assembly have gained increased attention in recent years, especially for products destined to the European Union, with its Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE).<ref name="we"/>
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==Enclosure design considerations==
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{{main article|Enclosure}}
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An engineer or designer must balance many objectives and practical considerations when selecting [[enclosure]]s and protective features of the product itself and its components.<ref>[[Wikipedia:Electronic_packaging#Design_considerations]]</ref>
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==See also==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linear_circuit Wikipedia:Linear circuit]
== References ==
== References ==
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==Further reading==
== Further reading ==
{{Main article|Books and publications}}
{{Main|Electronics books}}
*''Electronics: A First Course'' by Owen Bishop, Routledge, 2010, ISBN 1856176959
* ''Electronics: A First Course'' by Owen Bishop, Routledge, 2010, {{ISBN|1-85617-695-9}}
* ''[[Practical Electronics]] for Inventors'' by Paul Scherz, Simon Monk, McGraw-Hill Education TAB; 2016, {{ISBN|1259587541}} - basic knowledge, practical [[troubleshooting]] and design
*''[http://frank.harvard.edu/aoe/ The Art of Electronics]'' by Paul Horowitz and Winfield Hill ISBN 0521370957
* ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20130218225030/http://frank.harvard.edu/aoe/ The Art of Electronics]'' by Paul Horowitz and Winfield Hill, {{ISBN|0-521-37095-7}} - more at EE level
==External links==
== External links ==
*[http://learnabout-electronics.org/index.php Learn About Electronics]
* [https://www.reddit.com/r/AskElectronics/ AskElectronics] Reddit forum
*[https://www.circuitlab.com/ CircuitLab] in-browser tools for schematic capture and circuit simulation.
*[http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/index.html Basic Electronics Tutorials and Revision]
* [http://www.learnabout-electronics.org/index.php Learnabout Electronics] by Eric Coates
* [http://www.eevblog.com/ EEVblog], an entertaining off-the-cuff video blog for electronic engineers, hobbyists, hackers and makers
*[http://www.epanorama.net ePanorama.net]
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* [http://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions electronics.stackexchange.com], low noise electronic engineering Q&A site but doesn't cover repair or modification.
*[http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Learn_Electronics Wikibook:Learn Electronics]
* [https://archive.org/details/folkscanomy_electronics Folkscanomy Electronics: Books on Electronics, Circuits and Processors], Archive.org
*[http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Practical_Electronics Wikibook:Practical Electronics]
* [https://mysite.du.edu/~etuttle/electron/elecindx.htm Electronics Index] by J. B. Calvert, October 2011
*[http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/Basic Electronics Tutorials]
=== Tutorials ===
*''[http://www.analog.com/library/analogDialogue/archives/43-09/linear_circuit_design_handbook.html Basic Linear Design] '' edited by Hank Zumbahlen, Analog Devices Inc, 2007, ISBN 0-916550-28-1
* [http://www.geofex.com/lektronix.htm Electronics Resources - Dig in, stretch out, and learn some things!]
*Very informative videos at [http://www.eevblog.com/ EEVblog]
* [https://www.analog.com/en/education/education-library.html Education Library], Analog Devices
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*Low noise Q&A site [http://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions electronics.stackexchange.com]
=== Pages of links ===
==== Sequence15 series ====
* [http://sequence15.blogspot.dk/2009/04/electricity-for-synth-diyers-volts-and.html Electricity for Synth-DIYers: Volts and Amps]
*[http://www.eevblog.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page EEVblog links] (in wiki format)
* [http://sequence15.blogspot.dk/2009/04/electricity-for-synth-diyers-resistors.html Electricity for Synth-DIYers: Resistors]
* [http://sequence15.blogspot.dk/2009/05/electricity-for-synth-diyers-capacitors.html Electricity for Synth-DIYers: Capacitors]
* [http://sequence15.blogspot.dk/2009/05/electricity-for-synth-diyers-inductors.html Electricity for Synth-DIY'ers: Inductors and Coils]
* [http://sequence15.blogspot.dk/2009/06/electricity-for-synth-diyers-diodes.html Electricity for Synth-DIY'ers: Diodes]
* [http://sequence15.blogspot.dk/2010/10/electricity-for-synth-diyers.html Electricity for Synth-DIY'ers: Transistors]
* [http://sequence15.blogspot.dk/2011_03_01_archive.html Electricity for Synth-DIY'ers: Operational Amplifiers]

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Latest revision as of 14:41, 23 July 2023

A Theremin on a prototyping block

Electronic circuits and components can be divided into two groups: analog and digital. In practice a device may consist of circuitry that has one or the other or a mix of the two.[1]

Getting started for SDIY

In the 1950s and '60s experimenting with electronics was simpler but limited in what could be produced. These days it very much more sophisticated. However with the components and tools now available, a lot more can be achieved that back then would have taxed a huge research lab.[2] One of the traditional paths to learning electronics is amateur radio.[3]

First gain experience with some simpler audio electronics project(s), and build up the knowledge, skills and equipment.[4] Developing the circuit is finally not that difficult, but then creating the module or synth as a real physical/mechanical thing is. Making pcbs, making front panels, choosing the right parts which fit the mechanical requirements, etc. So start with some kind of kit based or at least fully instructed project, like something from Catgirl Synth or Music From Outer Space especially the Sound Lab Mini-Synth Once you've managed to build one of these, you can start modifying it and adding your own developments. This way you are rehearsing the mechanical side (which definitely needs to be learned mostly by experience), and you will already learn a lot about electronics.[5]

Construction methods

Many different methods of connecting components have been used over the years. Early electronics often used point to point wiring, or terminal strips. Most modern day electronics now use printed circuit boards (PCBs) made of materials such as FR4, or the cheaper (and less hard-wearing) Synthetic Resin Bonded Paper (SRBP, also known as phenolic, Paxoline/Paxolin (trade marks) and FR2). Health and environmental concerns associated with electronics assembly have gained increased attention in recent years, especially for products destined to the European Union, with its Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE).[1]

Enclosure design considerations

Main article: Enclosure

An engineer or designer must balance many objectives and practical considerations when selecting enclosures and protective features of the product itself and its components.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Wikipedia:Electronics
  2. ^ Build Your Own Printed Circuit Board by Al Williams, Tab, 2003, ISBN 978-0-07-142783-8
  3. ^ Embedded, Ham radio today by Jack Ganssle, 2 Apr 2012
  4. ^ StackExchange EE, Building a synthesizer with no prior experience
  5. ^ The Synth-diy Archive, Hello, and some questions, May 2013
  6. ^ Wikipedia:Electronic packaging#Design considerations

Further reading

Main article: Electronics books

External links

Tutorials

Sequence15 series

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