Books and References

Books and References

Overview of books, tutorials, calculators and other stuff we use

Books

• The Circuit Designer's Companion by Tim Williams (2005) Newnes Publishing
  • This book is the the best hands-on, practical guide I've seen to building actual circuits, routing PCBs, choosing components, etc. Everyone should have this book at hand.

• The Art of Electronics by Paul Horowitz and Winfield Hill (1989) Cambridge University Press
  • The industry reference on all things related to electronics design. Worth having. Used copies and student manual available.

• Open-Source Robotics and Process Control Cookbook by Lewin Edwards (2004) Newnes Publishing
  • Lots of good, practical advice on designing reliable embedded systems.

• Getting Started in Electronics by Forest Mimms III (1983, 2000) Master Publishing
  • A great beginner guide to electronics. Covers things like Ohms Law, components, soldering, etc.
  • Often referred to as "The Green Book"

• All New Electronics Self-Teaching Guide by Harry Kybett and Earl Boysen (2008) Wiley
  • A nice self-study guide to beginning electronics. Somewhat more up to date than the Green Book

Online Guides

• The EEVBlog
  • Excellent video blog about all kinds of electronics design stuff
• Op Amps
  • File:Opamps-1 by walter clark.pdf Op Amps Tutorial by Walter Clark
• Power supplies
  • Switch Mode Power Supply Calculator (MC34063)