Reference Circuits Book, Volume 1: DC Circuit Fundamentals
$41.50
Reference Circuits is a series of hands-on electronics learning tools disguised as books.
Instead of just reading about resistors, voltage, current, and semiconductor devices, you actually see them work through pages of fully functional DC circuits. Each circuit is designed to make core electrical concepts intuitive, visual, and immediately understandable, whether you’re learning electronics for the first time, teaching others, or using it as a bench-side reference. There is no paper in this book; it is built entirely from FR-4 printed circuit board material.
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Description
Reference Circuits Volume 1: DC Circuit Fundamentals
This volume focuses on the foundations of DC electronics: resistors in series and parallel circuits, Kirchhoff’s laws, RC time constants, capacitors, and inductors. Every circuit is paired with clear explanations of what’s happening electrically and why it works, turning abstract theory into something tangible.
The cover features a gold-plated reference schematic, making the book itself a display-worthy piece as well as a functional learning tool.
Requires USB-C power adapter
Page-by-Page Breakdown
Page 1 – Common Schematic Symbols
The back of the front cover is filled with commonly used schematic symbols in gold-plated copper.
Page 2 – Series/Parallel Circuits
A series circuit and a parallel circuit, with a switch for each resistor that can be opened or closed. The LED gets brighter or dimmer as more or less current flows through the circuit.
Page 3 – Circuit 1: Kirchhoff’s Law and Voltage Dividers
An overview of Kirchhoff’s first and second laws, and how to use voltage dividers.
Page 4 – Series/Parallel Combination Circuit
This page features a series/parallel combination circuit with 12 resistors that can be switched into the circuit or bypassed with switches. Do the math using Ohm’s law to figure out the total resistance, then check with an ohmmeter to see if your math is correct.
Page 5 – RC Time Constant
An explanation of RC time constants.
Page 6 – Capacitors in Action
Press any of the “Charge” buttons to charge the capacitor, then press “Discharge” to see how long the energy stored in the capacitor will keep the LED lit.
Page 7 – Inductors in DC Circuits
An explanation of how inductors behave in a DC circuit.
Page 8 – Inductors in Action
Press and hold one of the buttons to energize the inductors. When the button is released, the LED flickers very briefly when the stored energy is released.
Back Cover – Index
Reference Circuits Volume 1 was written by Ian Dunn and published in 2024.
Additional information
| Weight | 3.95 oz |
|---|---|
| Volume # | Volume 1, Volume 2 |
