Practical Application
1-1: Electronic Kits 21
1-2: Breadboarding 21
2-1: Material Safety Data Sheets 31
3-1: Soldering 57
6-1: Identifying Cables 113
7-1: Using a Parts Catalog 127
8-1: Drawing Schematic Diagrams 139
11-1: Reading Voltage on an
Oscilloscope 201
11-2: Reading Frequency on an
Oscilloscope 202
12-1: Using a Current Clamp 231
17-1: Determining Diode Polarity 295
17-2: Substituting Diodes 299
17-3: Soldering Diodes 302
18-1: Identifying Transistor Type 324
18-2: Troubleshooting BJTs 325
22-1: Testing Relays 366
Project
2-1: Continuity Tester 28
2-2: Buzzer 30
3-1: Intercom 44
3-2: Fuse Tester 48
3-3: Auto Alarm 52
4-1: Probes 67
4-2: Variable Neon Voltmeter 67
4-3: Flasher 76
4-4: Project Tester 77
4-5: Capacitor Discharger 81
6-1: Safety Switch 110
6-2: Foot Switch 116
7-1: Blown Fuse Indicator 124
7-2: Electric Puzzle 128
8-1: TV Antenna Coupler 140
8-2: Climb the Ladder Game 156
9-1: Lie Detector 166
9-2: Voltage-Polarity Checker 173
11-1: Multiple Outlet Extension Cord 207
12-1: Magnetizer-Demagnetizer 218
12-2: Repulsion Coil 231
15-1: Metal Detector 271
17-1: Power Supply 303
18-1: Answer Box 313
18-2: Flashing Light 316
19-1: Power Tool Speed Control 332
19-2: Color Organ 334
21-1: Fiber-Optic Lamp 357
Math Focus
3-1: Exponents 45
3-2: Scientifi c Notation 46
4-1: Metric and Electrical Prefi xes 70
4-2: Order of Operations 78
5-1: Algebraic Equations 94
6-1: Adding Fractions 108
8-1: Ratios and Proportions 152
12-1: Square Roots 220
Features
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