--- product_id: 1424789 title: "Encyclopedia of Electronic Components: Vol. 1" price: "NZ$92" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/1424789-encyclopedia-of-electronic-components-vol-1 store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Encyclopedia of Electronic Components: Vol. 1 **Price:** NZ$92 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Encyclopedia of Electronic Components: Vol. 1 - **How much does it cost?** NZ$92 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/1424789-encyclopedia-of-electronic-components-vol-1) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Want to know how to use an electronic component? This first book of a three-volume set includes key information on electronics parts for your projects―complete with photographs, schematics, and diagrams. You’ll learn what each one does, how it works, why it’s useful, and what variants exist. No matter how much you know about electronics, you’ll find fascinating details you’ve never come across before. Convenient, concise, well-organized, and precise Perfect for teachers, hobbyists, engineers, and students of all ages, 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. Beginners will quickly grasp important concepts, and more experienced users will find the specific details their projects require. Unique: the first and only encyclopedia set on electronic components, distilled into three separate volumes Incredibly detailed: includes information distilled from hundreds of sources Easy to browse: parts are clearly organized by component type Authoritative: fact-checked by expert advisors to ensure that the information is both current and accurate Reliable: a more consistent source of information than online sources, product datasheets, and manufacturer’s tutorials Instructive: each component description provides details about substitutions, common problems, and workarounds Comprehensive: Volume 1 covers power, electromagnetism, and discrete semi-conductors; Volume 2 includes integrated circuits, and light and sound sources; Volume 3 covers a range of sensing devices. Review: A Masterclass in Electronics Fundamentals - *Encyclopedia of Electronic Components Volume 1* is an outstanding resource for anyone interested in understanding the fundamentals of electronics. What immediately stands out is the book’s exceptional attention to detail. Each component—whether it’s resistors, capacitors, inductors, or transistors—is explained not just in theory, but in a way that connects directly to real-world application. The explanations are thorough without being overwhelming, making complex concepts approachable for beginners while still valuable for more experienced readers. One of the book’s greatest strengths is its use of practical, hands-on examples. Instead of simply defining components, it demonstrates how they behave in circuits, what happens when they fail, and how to test them. This makes the learning process far more engaging and memorable. The inclusion of clear illustrations and step-by-step experiments reinforces understanding and encourages readers to actively explore electronics on their own. Overall, this book strikes an excellent balance between technical depth and accessibility. It feels less like a dry reference manual and more like a guided learning experience. For anyone building a strong foundation in electronics, this is a highly recommended and genuinely enjoyable read. Review: excellent resource - A lot of very helpful hints about the components and industry in general. There’s also a lot of effort to help you understand the components and how they came to be, etc.. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #23,578 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Electronic Sensors #3 in Semiconductors (Books) #7 in Robotics (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,258 Reviews | ## Images ![Encyclopedia of Electronic Components: Vol. 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71sqtyEQhPL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Masterclass in Electronics Fundamentals *by J***. on April 28, 2026* *Encyclopedia of Electronic Components Volume 1* is an outstanding resource for anyone interested in understanding the fundamentals of electronics. What immediately stands out is the book’s exceptional attention to detail. Each component—whether it’s resistors, capacitors, inductors, or transistors—is explained not just in theory, but in a way that connects directly to real-world application. The explanations are thorough without being overwhelming, making complex concepts approachable for beginners while still valuable for more experienced readers. One of the book’s greatest strengths is its use of practical, hands-on examples. Instead of simply defining components, it demonstrates how they behave in circuits, what happens when they fail, and how to test them. This makes the learning process far more engaging and memorable. The inclusion of clear illustrations and step-by-step experiments reinforces understanding and encourages readers to actively explore electronics on their own. Overall, this book strikes an excellent balance between technical depth and accessibility. It feels less like a dry reference manual and more like a guided learning experience. For anyone building a strong foundation in electronics, this is a highly recommended and genuinely enjoyable read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ excellent resource *by J***S on July 3, 2026* A lot of very helpful hints about the components and industry in general. There’s also a lot of effort to help you understand the components and how they came to be, etc.. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Must Read for Electronic Enthusiast's *by T***L on August 30, 2022* I purchased all of Charles Platt's Make: books in the series and they are all just packed with knowledge and beautifully laid out. I highly recommend these books for anyone looking to get into the world of electronics. Another wonderful feature about these books is, if you have any questions about any of the content in these books, Charles will personally reply to answer your quarries. Be sure to check out all the books in this series!!! Make: Electronics Make: More Electronics Make: Encyclopedia of Electronic Components Vol 1,2,3 ## Frequently Bought Together - Encyclopedia of Electronic Components Volume 1: Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors, Switches, Encoders, Relays, Transistors - Encyclopedia of Electronic Components Volume 2: LEDs, LCDs, Audio, Thyristors, Digital Logic, and Amplification - Encyclopedia of Electronic Components Volume 3: Sensors for Location, Presence, Proximity, Orientation, Oscillation, Force, Load, Human Input, Liquid ... 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