Acclaimed for its strong emphasis on troubleshooting, this full-color text provides a clear introduction to DC/AC circuits supported by an abundance of exercises, examples, and illustrations―empowering students with the knowledge, insight, and problem-solving experience they need to step out of the classroom and into a job. Fully supported by an instructional visual program that includes photographs, illustrations, tables and charts, includes specially designed, hands-on “Technology Theory Into Practice” (TECH Tips) sections linking principles to real world practices, and limits the use of mathematics to only those concepts that are needed for understanding.
This new edition of Principles of Electric Circuits provides complete, up-to-date, and straightforward coverage of the basics of electrical components and circuits, with emphasis on analysis, applications, and troubleshooting. In Floyd's uniquely engaging and clear writing style, the essential concepts are creatively presented and reinforced until the reader has a firm grasp of every key element pertaining to electric circuits. The book is widely acclaimed and highly recommended as the ideal text for use in the classroom or for anyone intending to pursue a career in electronics.
New features and improvements in this edition include, but are not limited to: - Extensive additions to troubleshooting coverage, including a troubleshooter's quiz in every chapter
- Expanded coverage of engineering notation
- Safety Notes placed strategically throughout the text
- The CD-ROM included with each copy of the text, which provides circuit simulations in both Electronics Workbench Version 5 and Multisim for the Troubleshooting and Analysis problems