Essential Electronics For PC Technicians

As computer networks become more and more complex, the need for professionals with the skills to repair and maintain these networks increases. Essential Electronics for PC Technicians teaches readers the fundamental electrical and electronic concepts needed to work successfully with personal computers and networking equipment on an installation or maintenance level. Topics include electrical safety and ESD, the electric circuit, voltage sources, conventional current flow, basic DC and AC circuits, basic electronic devices, types of grounds, shorts and opens, current, voltage, resistance, power, and impedance and the need to match impedances. The book also addresses typical circuits and devices encountered when installing, upgrading, or repairing PCs and network equipment, such as Ethernet cards, hubs, switches and routers, power supplies and power line-conditioners. The fundamentals of radio transmission and reception, as they apply to wireless PC devices, are also covered in detail.Preface; Introduction; Chapter 1: PC Overview, Safety, and Tools; Chapter 2: Basic Concepts; Chapter 3: Electrical Terms; Chapter 4: The Electric Circuit; Chapter 5: Using a Digital Multimeter; Chapter 6: Resistors; Chapter 7: Series Circuits; Chapter 8: Parallel Circuits; Chapter 9: Series-Parallel Circuits; Chapter 10: Magnetism and Electromagnetism; Chapter 11: Inductors and Capacitors; Chapter 12: Alternating Current Circuits; Chapter 13: Transformers; Chapter 14: Power Supplies; Chapter 15: Integrated Circuits; Chapter 16: Communications; Chapter 17: Building Power Wiring; Chapter 18: Computer Electronics Review; Appendix A: Electronics Careers and Hobbies; Appendix B: Glossary of Terms; Appendix C: Electronic Formulas; Appendix D: Electronic Schematic Symbols; Appendix E: Copper Wire Table; Appendix F: Resistor Color Code Chart; Appendix G: Capacitor Markings; Appendix H: Interpreting a PCs Motherboard Manual; Index1584503173 Details   Quantity 500 item(s) available Weight 2.00 lbs Price: $59.95 Options   Quantity 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart

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