Books [Apr. 1990--Electronic Servicing & Technology]

Troubleshooting and Repairing Solid-State TVs, by Homer L. Davidson; TAB Books; 453 pages; $17.95, paperback. This book includes case studies, troubleshooting photos and circuit diagrams to teach methods of repairing solid-state TV circuitry from the major manufacturers. It describes warning symptoms of various problems and indicates the circuits and components to check out. Problems covered include faulty remote controls; defective high- or low-voltage power supplies; defective horizontal sweep circuits, turners, transistors and color processors; and brightness and picture-tube problems. TAB Books, Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17294-0850; 800-822-8138.

Operational Amplifiers: Applications, Troubleshooting and Design; Prentice Hall; 345+ pages. This book helps you understand the use of op-amps, how to select them for particular applications, and how to calculate the values of components that must be connected externally. The book describes the basic op-amp amplifier circuit and the 741 op-amp. Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632.

Electricity and Electronics, A Survey, 2nd edition; by Dale R. Patrick and Stephen W. Fardo; Prentice Hall; 560 pages. A systems approach with very little math is used to discuss the basics of electronics, applications, testing procedures and operational aspects of equipment and devices. Definitions of terms and a review section with questions and answers are included with each chapter. Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632.

Electronic Devices: Discrete and Integrated; by Stephen R. Fleeman; Prentice Hall; 939 pages. This book is targeted to give an understanding of analog, digital, microprocessor and control system fundamentals. Material is detailed enough for analysis and design of practical circuits, and background information to under stand how, why and when techniques should be used are stressed. Other topics covered include solid-state physics, the p-n junction and diodes, BJTs, FETs, amplifier models and power amps, negative feedback, dc power supplies, and discrete and integrated oscillator circuits. Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632.