The bestselling electronics guide for inventors--now updated to feature the latest technologies and new projects Practical Electronics for Inventors, Third Edition is the essential resource for the 21st century workbench tinkerer. Created to help inventors invent, this book offers comprehensive coverage of the theoretical and practical aspects of electronics‚¬€Âthe very knowledge necessary turn brilliant ideas into functioning devices. This hands-on resource delivers in-depth coverage of basic electronic circuits, integrated circuits, input and output devices, power sources, passive components, semiconductors, microcontrollers, remote control systems, and much more. Examines the how-and-why of electronic theory and function Thousands of photographs, line drawings, schematics, and symbols illustrate key concepts and devices Includes electronic theory basics, fundamental laws and theorems, charts, formulas, and other resources New, updated, and e