Quick Summary
- 1An author has published a third book focused on analog electronics for beginners.
- 2This release follows the success of two previous books on digital electronics, which were developed through interactions with students in robotics summer camps.
- 3The first digital book was later expanded into a second edition by publisher BHV, adding color illustrations and career advice for chip development.
- 4The new analog book addresses the complexity of continuous signals, requiring the inclusion of mathematics and graphs.
Quick Summary
An author has released a third educational book dedicated to analog electronics. This publication marks a continuation of a series that began with a guide on digital electronics.
The initial digital book was written based on interactions with students at robotics summer camps. It gained enough popularity to warrant a second edition published by BHV, which included color diagrams and information on applying skills to chip design.
The new analog book addresses the difficulties of explaining continuous signals compared to digital ones. It incorporates mathematical concepts and graphs to ensure accuracy while remaining accessible to beginners.
Origins of the Series
The author's journey into publishing began several years ago while interacting with talented schoolchildren in robotics summer camps. This experience inspired the creation of a first book focused on digital electronics. The motivation and history behind this initial project were previously detailed in an article.
The first book proved to be in high demand. Consequently, a second edition was prepared three years later. This version was significantly larger, being 1.5 times thicker than the original.
For the second edition, the author collaborated with publisher BHV. This partnership resulted in a color version of the book. The content was expanded to include more detailed explanations, new circuits, and practical advice on where these skills are utilized in professional microelectronics and chip development.
Transition to Analog Electronics
Following the sustained demand for the digital guide, the author turned attention to analog electronics. The goal was to maintain the same accessible style of explanation used in previous works.
However, the author noted that explaining analog concepts is not as simple as digital ones. Unlike digital signals, which operate on a primitive "on-off" rule, analog signals are evaluated based on the beauty and variety of their continuous changes over time.
Due to this complexity, the author stated that it is impossible to proceed without introducing a certain amount of mathematics, graphs, and the use of basic measurement equipment.
The New Analog Guide
The third book was written as a result of an attempt to balance complete accuracy with simplified explanations. The author worked on the manuscript during free time in the winter evenings.
The book is designed for beginners and serves as an introduction to the world of analog signals. It addresses the specific challenges of the subject matter by integrating necessary technical tools.
The publication completes a trilogy of educational materials aimed at making complex electronics topics understandable for newcomers.
Frequently Asked Questions
The author was inspired by communicating with talented schoolchildren in robotics summer camps.
Analog electronics involves signals that change continuously over time, requiring mathematics and graphs, unlike the simple 'on-off' rule of digital signals.
