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Reference Books

Illustrated Guide to the NEC by Charles R. Miller
Call Number: 621.3 MIL
ISBN: 9781435498136
Publication Date: 2011
The book discusses the new Code changes and shows some of these Code changes through new illustrations while incorporating other Code changes into existing illustrations. The books comprehensive coverage, innovative learning approach, and industry-based organization make this an indispensable supplement to the NEC, whether readers need information on a specific area or need to learn the complete code.

Books on Campus

CompTIA a+ Certification All-In-One Exam Guide, Eleventh Edition (Exams 220-1101 & 220-1102) by Mike Meyers (Series edited by); Travis A. Everett; Andrew Hutz
Call Number: 004.65 Mey
ISBN: 9781264609901
Publication Date: 2023-01-25
This bestselling on-the-job reference and test preparation guide has been fully revised for new 2022 exam objectives This fully revised and updated resource offers complete coverage of the latest release of CompTIA A+ exams 220-1101 & 220-1102.
Electronics All-In-One for Dummies by Doug Lowe
Call Number: 621.381 Low
ISBN: 9781119822110
Publication Date: 2022-04-26
Open up a world of electronic possibilities with the easiest "how-to" guide available today If you're looking for a new hobby that's tons of fun--and practical to boot--electronics might be right up your alley. And getting started has never been easier! In Electronics All-in-One For Dummies, you'll find a plethora of helpful information, from tinkering with basic electronic components to more advanced subjects like working with digital electronics and Arduino microprocessors.
Troubleshooting Electronic Circuits: a Guide to Learning Analog Electronics by Ronald Quan
Call Number: 621.3192 Qua
ISBN: 9781260143560
Publication Date: 2020-01-23
Debug, Tweak and fine-tune your DIY electronics projects This hands-on guide shows, step by step, how to build, debug, and troubleshoot a wide range of analog electronic circuits. This book clearly explains proper debugging techniques as well as testing and modifying methods.
Electronics for Dummies by Cathleen Shamieh
Call Number: 621.381 Sha
ISBN: 9781119675594
Publication Date: 2019-12-05
Build your electronics workbench--and begin creating fun electronics projects right away Packed with hundreds of diagrams and photographs, this book provides step-by-step instructions for experiments that show you how electronic components work, advice on choosing and using essential tools, and exciting projects you can build in 30 minutes or less.
Ugly's Electrical References, 2020 by Charles R. Miller Ugly's Electrical References, is the gold standard on-the-job reference tool of choice for electrical industry professionals.Offering the most pertinent, up-to-date information used by electricians, including: updated NEC code and table change information, mathematical formulas, NEMA wiring configurations, conduit bending guide, ampacity and conduit fill information, transformer and control circuit wiring diagrams, and conversion tables. New Features:* Updated to reflect changes to the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC)* Expanded coverage of the following topics: o Junction Box size calculationso Selecting, testing, and using multimeters to measure voltage, resistance, and currento Selecting, testing, and using a clamp-on ammeter to measure currento Selecting, testing, and using a non-contact voltage tester
Call Number: 621.3
ISBN: 9781284194531
Publication Date: 2019-12-27
Make: Electronics by Charles Platt
Call Number: 621.381 PLA
ISBN: 9781680450262
Publication Date: Thirteenth Release 07-19-2019
This book will help you find unique, photographically precise diagrams of breadboarded components, to help you build circuits with speed and precision. A new shopping guide and a simplified range of components, will minimize your investment in parts for the projects.
Encyclopedia of Electronic Components Volume 1 by Charles Platt Want to know how to use an electronic component? This first book of a three-volume set includes key information on electronics parts for your projects--complete with photographs, schematics, and diagrams. You'll learn what each one does, how it works, why it's useful, and what variants exist. No matter how much you know about electronics, you'll find fascinating details you've never come across before. Convenient, concise, well-organized, and precise Perfect for teachers, hobbyists, engineers, and students of all ages, this reference puts reliable, fact-checked information right at your fingertips--whether you're refreshing your memory or exploring a component for the first time. Beginners will quickly grasp important concepts, and more experienced users will find the specific details their projects require. Unique: the first and only encyclopedia set on electronic components, distilled into three separate volumes Incredibly detailed: includes information distilled from hundreds of sources Easy to browse: parts are clearly organized by component type Authoritative: fact-checked by expert advisors to ensure that the information is both current and accurate Reliable: a more consistent source of information than online sources, product datasheets, and manufacturer's tutorials Instructive: each component description provides details about substitutions, common problems, and workarounds Comprehensive: Volume 1 covers power, electromagnetism, and discrete semi-conductors; Volume 2 includes integrated circuits, and light and sound sources; Volume 3 covers a range of sensing devices.
Call Number: 621.38
ISBN: 9781449333898
Publication Date: Eleventh Release 10-11-2019