Introduction to Transistors & Transistor Projects

by Forrest M. Mims III

Basic information on semiconductors. Explains transistor makeup and transistor action. The types of transistors are discussed -- bipolar junction, unijunction, FET, power transistors, etc. Transistor usage is also explained. The book is completed by presenting actual transistor projects to be constructed.

111 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1972

About the author

Forrest M. Mims III is an amateur scientist, magazine columnist, and author of the popular Getting Started in Electronics and Engineer's Mini-Notebook series of instructional books that was originally sold in Radio Shack electronics stores. Mims graduated from Texas A&M University in 1966 with a major in government and minors in English and history. He became a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force.

Although he has no formal academic training in science,Mims has had a successful career as a science author, researcher, lecturer and syndicated columnist.