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# Encyclopedia of Electronic Components: Volume 1

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## Description

This book is just cool. Volume one of a three-volume series, *The Encyclopedia of Electronic Components* is, well, exactly what it sounds like. Want to know how to use an electronic component? Want to look up a component you’ve never heard of? This book includes key information on electronics parts for your projects; complete with photographs, schematics, and diagrams.

 You’ll learn what each one does, how it works, why it’s useful, and what variants exist. No matter how much you know about electronics, you’ll find fascinating details you’ve never come across before.

 As a reference material it’s been really well organized and fact-checked by expert advisers. Not only is the information accurate and detailed but it’s easy to find. This is a great book to keep on your workbench!

**Info:**

- Author: Charles Platt
- Publisher: O'Reilly Media / Make Media
- Paperback: 296 pages
- Volume 1
- ISBN-10: 1-4493-3389-3
- ISBN-13: 978-1-4493-3389-8
 
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