Then again, I just saw an ARRL Handbook 2015 PDF in Google. That creates an awkward situation as it obviously is bootleg. Be wary as it may be a scam and malware.
Thanks for the head's up. I bought a copy for my bookshelf and I'm sure it will be a go-to reference and a general education. It will be a long time though before this becomes as beat up as my first edition. I have a second edition too. One to keep at home, one at work, and one to loan out.
The sections on precision and low noise circuits are expanded and are superb, as would be expected. These authors deal with things like front ends for radio telescopes on a daily basis. I was just reading the new section that describes in detail the front end circuits of the HP/Agilent 34401A 6.5 digit multimeter. They do look at things in depth. From the basics, like "transistor-man" and passive components, to integrated circuits, to full system integration.
They recognize that digital (and anolog) ICs and microprocessors in particular are a moving target. The Propeller P8X32 does find a place:
section 15.3, Overview of popular microcontroller families
Propeller (Parallax) 8-Core, 32-bit parallel processors; dc-80MHz; small line of DIP-40/44 or SMD; philosophy of "why have lots of built-in hardware peripherals like UARTS AND SPI when you can put eight real processors in there, give them all access to the I/O, and write good libraries to bitbang everything from mice and keyboard interface to analog video (VGA/NTSC)."
I do miss the "bad circuits" sections at the end of each chapter that were in the 1st and 2nd editions. Those were great puzzles to see why, to test ones' understanding of the material. The insightful chapter on electronic construction is also gone.
That's very high praise coming from Tracy, nothing less than an e-Guru and my personal forum hero.
I'm a lowly hack in comparison. My best circuits could easily be featured as "bad circuits". Tracy, if & when you feel a need for a chuckle, you have only to ask. I'd love to know how the heck they operate myself. I'm self-taught and guided mostly by luck, sparks, and the old ham adage "tune for minimum smoke".
I actually have a second edition of AoE on my shelf, sounds like I should actually read it.
Amazon has some of these listed as used books. I just paid $81.86 for a "like new" used copy. There were a couple of options which cost less but the copy I purchased was covered by Amazon Prime so I get free two day shipping. My copy should be here Wednesday.
I'm pretty sure the Adafruit interview pushed off the fence of being undecided about this purchase.
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http://www.arrl.org/centennial
http://www.amazon.com/2014-Handbook-Radio-Communications-Hardcover/dp/1625950004 $500USD?
The softcover is much saner...
http://www.amazon.com/2014-Handbook-Radio-Communications-Softcover/dp/1625950012/ref=pd_sim_14_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1P47F20JS2YKRCHKG4
Then again, I just saw an ARRL Handbook 2015 PDF in Google. That creates an awkward situation as it obviously is bootleg. Be wary as it may be a scam and malware.
The sections on precision and low noise circuits are expanded and are superb, as would be expected. These authors deal with things like front ends for radio telescopes on a daily basis. I was just reading the new section that describes in detail the front end circuits of the HP/Agilent 34401A 6.5 digit multimeter. They do look at things in depth. From the basics, like "transistor-man" and passive components, to integrated circuits, to full system integration.
They recognize that digital (and anolog) ICs and microprocessors in particular are a moving target. The Propeller P8X32 does find a place:
section 15.3, Overview of popular microcontroller families
Propeller (Parallax) 8-Core, 32-bit parallel processors; dc-80MHz; small line of DIP-40/44 or SMD; philosophy of "why have lots of built-in hardware peripherals like UARTS AND SPI when you can put eight real processors in there, give them all access to the I/O, and write good libraries to bitbang everything from mice and keyboard interface to analog video (VGA/NTSC)."
I do miss the "bad circuits" sections at the end of each chapter that were in the 1st and 2nd editions. Those were great puzzles to see why, to test ones' understanding of the material. The insightful chapter on electronic construction is also gone.
I'm a lowly hack in comparison. My best circuits could easily be featured as "bad circuits". Tracy, if & when you feel a need for a chuckle, you have only to ask. I'd love to know how the heck they operate myself. I'm self-taught and guided mostly by luck, sparks, and the old ham adage "tune for minimum smoke".
I actually have a second edition of AoE on my shelf, sounds like I should actually read it.
You're in good company. Apparently Paul Horowitz never took an electronics class.
I'm about a third of the way through this interview with Mr. Horowitz and I'm enjoying it a lot so far.
It sounds like AoE was written for people who wanted to use electronics not just learn the theory.
I'm sure I'll get myself a copy sometime soon.
Amazon has some of these listed as used books. I just paid $81.86 for a "like new" used copy. There were a couple of options which cost less but the copy I purchased was covered by Amazon Prime so I get free two day shipping. My copy should be here Wednesday.
I'm pretty sure the Adafruit interview pushed off the fence of being undecided about this purchase.
chaotic circuit (Lorenz attractor) built with op-amps
negative resistance demo
@ Erco, definitely dust off your copy and make acquaintance with "transistor man", source of more than a few few sparks and smoke, I've had my share!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9aQRDod2j4