B>" The book builds upon the author's highly praised practical learning approach featuring historical success stories, guided examples, concept analogies, actual circuit applications, device testing, circuit troubleshooting, and much more. The book integrates motivational historical success stories that detail the people behind the electronics industry and provide interest and encouragement for the material that follows. It includes calculator sequences in all examples to introduce new mathematical procedures. Provides actual circuit examples to help readers connect a topic to the real world. Emphasizes component testing, circuit troubleshooting and test equipment to fully prepare readers for the professional world. This fine-tuned, carefully tested volume meets the needs of readers beginning their training or interested in expanding their career skills in electronics today.