A one-stop source of practical information on virtually every kind of electronic component and its working characteristics, specifications, and uses.

"Power sources & conversion: resistors, capacitors, inductors, switches, encoders, relays, transistors"--Cover.

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Want to know how to use an electronic component? This third book of a three-volume set includes key information on electronics parts for your projects--complete

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