Designing Electronics That Work - Hunter Scott

Learn the practical stuff they don't teach in engineering school in this go-to resource on electronics and hardware design. nMost electronics books answer questions like What is a capacitor and how does it work? Designing Electronics That Work answers questions like How do I know which capacitor to buy out of the hundreds of thousands available that all look the same, and how do I use that capacitor in my schematic and layout so that it performs the way I expect? n nFull of hundreds of tips, tricks, and techniques that most people only learn through experience, this book is a concise, practical guide to designing and manufacturing electronics. It walks you through the entire process of developing a device, from conceiving an idea, to refining it through prototyping, to the final schematic and layout design, and on to fabrication and assembly. You'll learn how to select components and work with suppliers, cost-engineer your designs, navigate regulatory testing, and efficiently troubleshoot when things go wrong. n nWhether you're a recent engineering graduate, a seasoned professional, or a hobbyist tinkering in your basement, Designing Electronics That Work is a valuable resource. Its battle-tested strategies will save you time and money by speeding up your workflow and heading off problems. Learn from someone else's mistakes so you don't have to make them yourself. nA holistic, end-to-end guide to DIY electronics full of tips and strategies developed by a renowned expert and designed to answer every conceivable question. n nWith hundreds of tips, tricks, and techniques learned through the author's hard-won experience, this book is a concise, practical guide to designing and manufacturing electronics for practitioners of every level. n nThe book walks you through the entire process of developing a device, from conceiving an idea, to refining it through prototyping, to the final schematic and layout design, and on to fabrication and assembly. Readers will learn how to select components and work with suppliers, cost-engineer designs, navigate regulatory testing, and efficiently troubleshoot when things go wrong. n nWhether they're a recent graduate, a seasoned professional, or a hobbyist tinkering in their basement, readers will find this title to be a valuable resource that saves them time and money.n