Timer, Op Amp, and Optoelectronic Circuits & Projects Paperback – February 1, 2004

GREAT MIMS BOOK

Not much theory but practical circuits for the amateur.

Easy to read with clear diagrams and good descriptions of each circuit. Most all can be put together using a breadboard.

Great info in this book, I used to own the Radio Shack Version. Some of the pages look like bad photo copies. Not sure if its my copy or just a bad job by the publisher. Its readable and the info is what I was after.

Great reference

Timely shipping and better condition than expected.

I usually dislike textbooks but Forrest Mims deserves a spot on my book shelf. I think of him as the Bob Ross of electronics. His series of books are incredibly detailed but simple enough that you don't need a math degree to understand. He gives you enough information to get you going in a well compiled, easy to follow way. Combine Forrest Mims with The Art of Electronics and you can teach yourself a great deal about circuitry. I believe this volume should come later in the mini series but if you are buying out of order, it doesn't matter. This is a great way to get a few ideas for working circuits.I especially recommend this for teenagers or even kids interested in Electronics.

The engineers project type book, Timer, Op Amp, and Optoelectronic Circuits & projects is a selection of circuits you can build or expierment with if you like or are learning electronics. It is very similar to Radio Shack Notebook series booklets offered in years ( 70's) past, for the study and experimentation with electronics. This book is nore booksize and has a lot of pages packed with diagramed circuits of the previously mentioned components. Get one if you are into project electronics and would like some ideas to build on in the future. Worth the price if you can still get a copy, do so.