Riccardo Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Hi,I want to get a good book on electronics. My main interest would be Power Electronics.I'm not a complete beginner, so it doesn't need to cover basics..I've heard mentions of "The Art Of Electronics" but this was last revised in 1989. I'm hoping for something more modern that would also deal with the newer semiconductor devices available.Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Tsekenis Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Please tell us,What is your technical backgroundWhat do you mean by power electronicsWhat will the book be used forRegards,Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hero999 Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 The Art of Electronics is still a good book, believe it or not the basic principles haven't changed in the last 20 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccardo Posted December 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 What is your technical backgroundCybernetics degree. Currently studying physics. Made low volt, low power electronics (mostly digital) for work and hobby for about 15 years. Digital electronics is pretty straight forward. Gets a bit more tricky at high frequency, but things would just not work rather than blow up as with the high power stuff!What do you mean by power electronicsHigh currents (<1kA), high volts (<1kV)I'd like to learn enough to one day build (and not destroy) an SSTC. So it would involve things like..... Driving power MOSFET's, IGBT's, high / low side bridge drivers, inductive loads, SMPS design, thermal management, EMI suppression etc.What will the book be used forTo feed my ever hungry brain!I suppose I should get more than one book really so I'll get The Art of Electronics and see what else there is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Tsekenis Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 You dont need to know so much for a functional SSTC, but I like your mindset. In fact, if more people with your mindset entered higher eductation I believe the world would be a different place.This book:http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0471226939/ref=sib_rdr_dpis highly regarded in academia as it contains ample theory on topologies and semiconductor devices. But my god that is expensive. Maybe you should review it in a bookshop before buying it.This book:http://www.amazon.co.uk/Switching-Power-Supply-Design-3rd/dp/0071482725/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1261473687&sr=1-2Is a good blend of theory and practical application hints for SMPS. However it doesn't go into as much depth in transformer design as this book:http://www.amazon.co.uk/Switchmode-Handbook-McGraw-Hill-Eletronics-Handbooks/dp/0070067198/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1261473687&sr=1-1Maybe a book on SSTCs will bring all this knowledge together.For EMI, this is one of the best, good layout:http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0824789245/ref=sib_rdr_dpBut this is cheaper and maybe you dont need all of the knowledge in the book above.http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0750672331/ref=sib_rdr_dpFor general electronics I dont think there is a single book that even scratches the surface of the science. There are some good books that focus on circuit analysis and a few others on analogue electronics. I have found myself learning basic principles from different sources and then I find specific books relevant to each project. Maybe the Art of Electronics is worth reviewing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartP Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Hi, Alex. I am new to this forum having just found it and saw your question. There are thousands of books out there on so many topics but start with "The Art of Electronics". I think you will find a later revision. I have a friend who lectures Electronics at Wits University. He recommends this book to his students.You will find him at http://YingTongDiddleiPo.ee.wits.ac.za/StuartWe are all forever learning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Tsekenis Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Hi Stuart and welcome to the forum.Thank you for your input. Your contact seems to be multidisciplinary so the book should be a good overview/introduction of/to electronics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccardo Posted December 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Thanks for the suggestions :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Tsekenis Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 I should also say that for circuit analysis (ac and dc) using passive components an excellent book is this:http://www.amazon.co.uk/Introductory-Circuit-Analysis-Robert-Boylestad/dp/0131988263/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1262006087&sr=8-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerpaws Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 You mentioned Practical Electronics for Inventors. I have a 2000 copyright edition, and i understand the most recent is 2005. I have not seen the first edition, nor the 2005, however, usually, (not always) Authors update and add information for any changes, or newer technology. I also agree with prior post that the Art of Electronicsis an good starting place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon munyua Posted May 7, 2022 Report Share Posted May 7, 2022 power electronics is a wide topic are you talking of power electronics in matters technical, consumption, or even marketing? We will have books on different areas and hence it is good if you specify your area of interest then for me to share some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnKlein94 Posted May 20, 2022 Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 Quote You dont need to know so much for a functional SSTC, but I like your mindset. In fact, if more people with your mindset entered higher eductation I believe the world would be a different place. This book: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0471226939/ref=sib_rdr_dp is highly regarded in academia as it contains ample theory on topologies and semiconductor devices. But my god that is expensive. Maybe you should review it in a bookshop before buying it. This book: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Switching-Power-Supply-Design-3rd/dp/0071482725/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1261473687&sr=1-2 Is a good blend of theory and practical application hints for SMPS. However it doesn't go into as much depth in transformer design as this book: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Switchmode-Handbook-McGraw-Hill-Eletronics-Handbooks/dp/0070067198/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1261473687&sr=1-1 Maybe a book on SSTCs will bring all this knowledge together. This book will help you play online slots successfully. Vulkankazino very interesting and exciting thing. You can really make good money there and without any investment. For EMI, this is one of the best, good layout: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0824789245/ref=sib_rdr_dp But this is cheaper and maybe you dont need all of the knowledge in the book above. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0750672331/ref=sib_rdr_dp For general electronics I dont think there is a single book that even scratches the surface of the science. There are some good books that focus on circuit analysis and a few others on analogue electronics. I have found myself learning basic principles from different sources and then I find specific books relevant to each project. Maybe the Art of Electronics is worth reviewing. Thank you very much, very informative list, no matter how much time has passed. The books are an eternity, though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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