Encyclopedia of Electronic Components

Charles Platt is a Make magazine Contributing Editor and regular columnist who writes about electronics. He is the best-selling author of the basic hands-on book Make: Electronics and its sequel, Make: More Electronics.


Do you want to learn how to operate an electronic component? Encyclopedia of Electronic Components- a three-volume set contains critical information on electronic parts for your projects, replete with images, schematics, and diagrams. You'll discover what each one does, how it works, why it's useful, and what variations are available. You'll discover amazing features you've never seen before, no matter how much you know about electronics.


This reference puts reliable, fact-checked information right at your fingertips, whether you're refreshing your memory or exploring a component for the first time. It's ideal for teachers, hobbyists, engineers, and students of all ages. Beginners will readily grasp key principles, while more experienced users will find the exact details needed for their projects.


  • The first and only encyclopedia series on electronic components, divided into three volumes.
  • Exceptionally detailed: incorporates data culled from hundreds of sources.
  • Simple to navigate: pieces are clearly sorted by component type.
  • Expert advisors have fact-checked the content to verify that it is both current and accurate.
  • Reliable: more consistent than online sources, product datasheets, and manufacturer's instructions.
  • Instructive: each component description includes information on substitutes, common issues, and workarounds.
  • Power, electromagnetism, and discrete semi-conductors are covered in Volume 1; integrated circuits, as well as light and sound sources, are covered in Volume 2; and sensing devices are covered in Volume 3.


Author: Charles Platt

Link to buy:

  • Volume 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1449333893
  • Volume 2: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1449334180/
  • Volume 3: https://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Electronic-Components-Orientation-Oscillation/dp/1449334318/
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