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The Art of Electronics – 3rd Edition

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At long last, here is the thoroughly revised and updated third edition of the hugely successful The Art of Electronics. It is widely accepted as the best single authoritative book on electronic circuit design. In addition to new or enhanced coverage of many topics, the third edition includes 90 oscilloscope screenshots illustrating the behavior of working circuits, dozens of graphs giving highly useful measured data of the sort that is often buried or omitted in datasheets but which you need when designing circuits, and 80 tables (listing some 1650 active components), enabling intelligent choice of circuit components by listing essential characteristics (both specified and measured) of available parts. The new Art of Electronics retains the feeling of informality and easy access that helped make the earlier editions so successful and popular. It is an indispensable reference and the gold standard for anyone, student or researcher, professional or amateur, who works with electronic circuits.

159 reviews for The Art of Electronics – 3rd Edition

  1. D
    June 25, 2023
    5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Lives on my Workbench
    Overall, this book is really great. It covers a wide range of topics. It presents some relevant theory and historical perspectives. And, it contains s...More
    Overall, this book is really great. It covers a wide range of topics. It presents some relevant theory and historical perspectives. And, it contains schematics of sample circuits and references part numbers of components currently in production. Keep in mind that the 3rd edition of this book was published in 2015 so there are definitely some more contemporary components out there but often they are still made by the same manufacturer.

    One of my favorite parts about owning this book though is that it has often been quicker, less frustrating, and more illuminating than doing a simple online search when I first sit down to design a circuit. Of course, this statement should be treated with a caveat: I am not a professional electrical engineer. I don't have any educational nor vocational experience in analog electronics, and I'm not designing insanely complicated circuits. Most of what I have learned comes from this book, online forums, and technical datasheets from manufacturers.

    Because of this, I would say it is an incredibly beginner friendly text for those designing circuits. It does contain math, uses technical vocabulary, and asks you to read a schematic/graph/table, but these are all well labeled, accurately defined, and clearly depicted. I haven't found myself lost because of a simple omission that the authors felt was too obvious to mention nor a poorly defined or ambiguous term. Needless to say, it sits happily on my workbench full of notes and a couple burn marks from my soldering iron.
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    ProducerConsumer
    April 5, 2023
    Great content, poor binding
    The depth of the content and the authors’ accessible writing style are second to none, but the quality of the binding is lacking. My first copy arrive...More
    The depth of the content and the authors’ accessible writing style are second to none, but the quality of the binding is lacking. My first copy arrived with the first set of pages detaching from the binding. My replacement copy has a similar problem at other locations in the book.
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    Mark Williams
    February 26, 2023
    A comprehensive and excellent reference book for Electronic Engineers & Enthusiasts
    Nicely presented, quality, easy to read print and graphics. Hard cover makes an excellent reference book even in my retirement. Content is sufficientl...More
    Nicely presented, quality, easy to read print and graphics. Hard cover makes an excellent reference book even in my retirement. Content is sufficiently comprehensive to suit a range of genre e.g. analog, digital, hybrid, IC. Contains necessary mathematics to characterise each componet.
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    Amazon Customer
    February 10, 2023
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great book though lab book would help
    I have other similar books. This is good though it would be better with the lab book which costs extra. It has terms that are somewhat unfamiliar. I...More
    I have other similar books. This is good though it would be better with the lab book which costs extra. It has terms that are somewhat unfamiliar. It uses Engineering terms and solutions. This sometimes makes it a bit hard to follow and uses engineering solutions witch use harder to follow solutions. Great book though.
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    Waba Nzogong Severin
    January 11, 2023
    Ottimo libro per professionisti dello sviluppo hardware in elettronica
    Contiene molti casi pratici delle diverse soluzioni e tematiche affrontate in elettronica
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    Zampe
    January 8, 2023
    Una pietra miliare dell'elettronica
    Conoscevo questo libro, usato in Università. Un "Must Have" ! Davvero utile e conto di completare la collana con gli aggiornamenti ed i lavoratori. Se...More
    Conoscevo questo libro, usato in Università. Un "Must Have" ! Davvero utile e conto di completare la collana con gli aggiornamenti ed i lavoratori. Se fosse un po' più economico darei un bel 5 stelle .
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    João Paulo Fernandes Bonfim
    December 19, 2022
    Melhor livro de eletrônica
    Livro Referência no campo da eletrônica. Cobre praticamente toda a área da eletrônica.
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    GR
    December 3, 2022
    5.0 out of 5 stars A standard for an EE's bookshelf
    I should have picked a copy up much sooner...
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    Andrei Aparecido Santana
    September 27, 2022
    ótimo produto
    ótimo produto
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    Savana
    September 23, 2022
    5.0 out of 5 stars Paul Horowitz need I say more?
    Great book I suggest it to any student or even professional as reference.
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    Amazon Customer
    September 14, 2022
    Great book, bad condition
    In my experience, Amazon has a habit of delivering damaged books. My copy of The Art of Electronics reads fine but the book's corners are bent and som...More
    In my experience, Amazon has a habit of delivering damaged books. My copy of The Art of Electronics reads fine but the book's corners are bent and some of the pages have damaged edges. This isn't much of an issue when it occurs on cheap paperbacks but for more expensive books like this one, it can be very frustrating.

    I wholeheartedly recommend the book but I'd also recommend you buy it somewhere else.
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    David Wong
    August 21, 2022
    Awesome book, but
    The book is amazing. Lots of good stuff. However for that price, I expected a better paper quality. It is too thin that you may see the text from the ...More
    The book is amazing. Lots of good stuff. However for that price, I expected a better paper quality. It is too thin that you may see the text from the other side. Check photo.
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    Paulo
    August 4, 2022
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, mediocre shipping
    Great book but arrived a little dented, the package in which it came had no cushion so it was evident that such damage would be inflicted. Other than ...More
    Great book but arrived a little dented, the package in which it came had no cushion so it was evident that such damage would be inflicted. Other than that the book’s great, I better get studying now…
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    Richard A Biasi
    May 11, 2022
    5.0 out of 5 stars Simply amazing!
    Just open to any page and start reading. You find something of interest and learn something.
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    Napoleon Tabe
    April 7, 2022
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great product.
    It was a good value for the money.
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    Silicon Valley Engineer
    April 4, 2022
    5.0 out of 5 stars A true enduring classic in the field....
    I just recently purchased a fresh copy of the 3rd edition, the last one seems to have walked away on its own, like all my copies before that...borrowe...More
    I just recently purchased a fresh copy of the 3rd edition, the last one seems to have walked away on its own, like all my copies before that...borrowed and never returned. It's that good.
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    Amazon Customer
    March 23, 2022
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Electronics book
    A must have if your learning electronics.
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    David Hunt
    November 5, 2021
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not for beginners
    While it is obvious this is a very thoroughly well put together textbook. I'd use myself as an example that it is not very friendly to new/very-new be...More
    While it is obvious this is a very thoroughly well put together textbook. I'd use myself as an example that it is not very friendly to new/very-new beginners.

    It introduces new concepts, electrical components well, but then goes very fast and in depth in these topics while not providing enough time to practice, or explain everything covered in more detail.

    I will be switching to other resources to learn for now at least, and look forward to revisiting this book once I have a better grasp of the fundamentals.

    Maybe I'm dumb (lol) or maybe the teaching style isn't cutting it for me, so this is just my experience. I'll say it again, there's a lot of helpful information in this book it seems, I just cannot process it.
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    Mathieu_Cossette
    August 31, 2021
    Bon mais...
    Bon livre théorique mais peu pratique ce qui rend sa lecture lourde à mon avis.
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    JC Phene
    August 23, 2021
    I Finally Got my Own Copy
    21st printing (2921) 1227 pages now, wow! It came the day after I ordered it, a bit reduced in price from previously. Calgary post secondary schools a...More
    21st printing (2921) 1227 pages now, wow! It came the day after I ordered it, a bit reduced in price from previously. Calgary post secondary schools are not allowing the public back into their libraries anytime soon so I had to break down and start building my own electronics bookshelf. At least I can jot notes in my own copy, and will last many years.
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    magefeb
    July 26, 2021
    Excellent
    Excellent
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    John
    July 15, 2021
    5.0 out of 5 stars Genuine Copy, Great information
    Genuine copy of The Art of Electronics. The contents of this book are greatly edifying. Contains great amounts of knowledge passed on by experienced m...More
    Genuine copy of The Art of Electronics. The contents of this book are greatly edifying. Contains great amounts of knowledge passed on by experienced members of the field. As an undergraduate, I have found wonderful kernels of knowledge through the text that I have not found in other texts, making it worth reading sections covering topics I am already confident in. It is written in a casual style (compared to other engineering texts). I found the humor of the authors help keep me engaged. The text focuses more on the design of real circuits, making it a great addition to other texts more focused on analysis and proofs.Amazon's packaging was mediocre. The hardcover arrived with dented corners. Beware when ordering books on Amazon as their book packaging has dropped in quality.
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    Christopher K.
    June 16, 2021
    5.0 out of 5 stars Its everything Electric engineers are not taught.
    Its everything Electric Engineers are not taught in school.
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    jim jasper
    May 24, 2021
    5.0 out of 5 stars CLEAR AND CONCISE.
    it's so well written a child should find it quite enjoyable after a few years at Caltech or maybe if he is not too quick M.I.T...
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    Rich H
    May 19, 2021
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good content. Poor binding.
    The book content is quite good. The binding of the book has issues.
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    Amazon Customer
    February 13, 2021
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must have
    Saved my restoration project, helping me to figure out a custom solution for part they don't make anymore. Worth it!
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    cp.mvk
    February 10, 2021
    bibbia dell'elettronica, amazon pessima
    non voglio recensire il contenuto del testo in quanto c'è poco da dire, è da considerare come se fosse la bibbia dell'elettronica, un manuale da tener...More
    non voglio recensire il contenuto del testo in quanto c'è poco da dire, è da considerare come se fosse la bibbia dell'elettronica, un manuale da tenere a casa come referenza sempre utile, in cui c'è scritto di tutto. arrivato con copertina danneggiata, non a tal punto da dover restituire l'articolo ma di sicuro c'è da dire che non era in condizioni perfette. non l'ho restituito perchè mi serviva subito e non volevo attendere le tempistiche dei resi. non do 5 stelle per colpa di amazon
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    Cristian
    January 20, 2021
    5.0 out of 5 stars La Biblia del diseñador electrónico
    Obra imprescindible para todo aquel que esté interesado en la electrónica práctica, y no en la teoría inaplicable que abundan los demás libros de Elec...More
    Obra imprescindible para todo aquel que esté interesado en la electrónica práctica, y no en la teoría inaplicable que abundan los demás libros de Electrónica, súper recomendado para ingenieros, makers, y toda persona que quiere incursionar en Electrónica en serio.
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    Vladimir Baus
    January 3, 2021
    No PN junction explanation, at all!
    As a computer engineer, working for years now more as a software developer (be it embedded linux C, or desktop/distributed C++/C#), I've forgotten a t...More
    As a computer engineer, working for years now more as a software developer (be it embedded linux C, or desktop/distributed C++/C#), I've forgotten a thing or two about electronics, especially analog, so I bought the book, hoping to remind myself a bit about it. The book is massive, and covers a plethora of topics within electronics, analog, digital, hybrid, ... Even goes high enough to cross into the field of computer engineering itself (chapters 14 and 15, some of the things definitely not something I'd expect to find in an electronics book).
    That being said, I was quite astonished to see that there is practically no mention of the PN junction, or to be more precise, the only mention is describing what two flavors of BJTs there are, but nothing what it actually is, how it's created, what are the characteristics, what kind of effect does it have on the device itself, nothing! Not in the diodes section, not in the BJT section, nor anywhere else in the book for that matter. Reminds me of a similar case of one C book where the author was explaining pointers, without explaining the dynamic memory allocation, or the methods used for it. That was as equally a weird thing to read as this is!
    Another thing, that is maybe more of a personal preference than anything else, is the two column layout of the pages. Not something one usually sees in technology books (or data sheets) these days. It makes it a bit harder to read, and the schemes, graphs and tables are smaller, and a bit harder to see what's being presented (though some larger circuits do take the entire width of the page).
    I just got the book a few days ago, and these are some of the points that I've noticed. I still think the book is worth buying, but just can't wrap my head around the missing PN junction explanation. One would think that that'd be the center topic of a 1200+ pages long electronics book?
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    S. Wallace
    December 27, 2020
    4.0 out of 5 stars A weird mix of new and old
    I'll preface this review by stating that the 2nd edition of this book was profoundly influential during the early part of my engineering career. It t...More
    I'll preface this review by stating that the 2nd edition of this book was profoundly influential during the early part of my engineering career. It truly was the bible for new designers of the era. So that's a pretty high bar to meet or exceed for this newest edition.

    This new version, though. I don't know. I think it's basically two old-timers who haven't completely embraced modern technology. They still insist on wasting a lot of words to describe the I/O characteristics of discrete logic chips of the 74xx variety. They also still believe it's admirable to favor through-hole components. (A newbie electronics designer should be counseled to invest in a good microscope and hot-air tools for SMT). They also haven't quite caught up to the reality that designers today send their board designs to prototype assembly houses for quite reasonable cost. These two old-timers still seem to believe that it's a good idea to hand assemble boards on their benchtop. And there's really no excuse to include thumbwheel switches in photos of front panel controls and indicators. Come on guys, for real? Is it even possible to buy thumbwheel switches anymore? No mention of LCD displays? Paragraphs on IDE, SCSI, and GPIB. Again, seriously? Please save the trees and delete that stuff.

    Overall, I just feel like this book contains a lot of stuff that would lead a true newbie down the wrong, obsolete roads. As an experienced designer myself, I can take a lot of the stuff in this book with a grain of salt, and dismiss the stuff that I personally feel is obsolete. I'm not so sure that a newbie would have enough experience to separate the wheat from the chaff in this book.

    With all that said, I did enjoy the chapter on programmable logic. It was an excellent top level, practical view of the dominant technologies and design entry methods. I also liked the microcontroller discussions. The CPU chapter is also very good (just pretend like the ISA bus conversation doesn't exist).

    I thank the authors for their update to the original edition. There's a lot of great stuff in here for older designers with some experience and context. I really can't recommend this book to newbies to the field. I just feel like there's a lot of stuff in here that will lead you astray.
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    online customer
    December 16, 2020
    4.0 out of 5 stars Item as described. Satisfactory/Adequate. Thank you.
    Item as described. Satisfactory/Adequate. Thank you.
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    Client d’Amazon
    November 29, 2020
    Pretty exhaustive !
    Good !
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    Canh Nguyen
    November 22, 2020
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Good
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    Sergio
    October 22, 2020
    Un gran libro
    El libro es absolutamente recomendable. A pesar de ir completamente envuelto en papel de burbujas la caja tenía demasiada holgura y llego ligeramente ...More
    El libro es absolutamente recomendable. A pesar de ir completamente envuelto en papel de burbujas la caja tenía demasiada holgura y llego ligeramente machacado en una esquina. Es muy poco y no he pedido el cambio. Por eso no le doy cinco estrellas.
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    Zack Zamiska
    October 19, 2020
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
    This is by far the best reference/learning book for electronics I have found to date.

    If you are one that is a light reader, I would find other means.
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    tom turcksin
    September 18, 2020
    4.0 out of 5 stars Questions but no answers
    It is a very nice book, some key areas are missing non the less.
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    Marvin
    August 9, 2020
    4.0 out of 5 stars hard to follow
    hard to follow for a beginner book
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    Chris
    August 3, 2020
    5.0 out of 5 stars A super approachable book
    The writing and anecdotes make this subject matter quite a bit more palatable than it otherwise would be. It provides just enough depth to understand ...More
    The writing and anecdotes make this subject matter quite a bit more palatable than it otherwise would be. It provides just enough depth to understand a concept and enough vocabulary to find more in depth resources on a particular topic.
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    Marky Mark
    July 6, 2020
    4.0 out of 5 stars inferior packaging by, i assume, amazon
    the book is awesome. but the book was damaged in more than one place by inferior packaging by, i assume, amazon.
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    DataJanitor
    February 24, 2020
    5.0 out of 5 stars Genuine text
    I worried when I ordered this that it might be a counterfeit. I was wary because several bloggers and YouTube channels had reviewed the problem with ...More
    I worried when I ordered this that it might be a counterfeit. I was wary because several bloggers and YouTube channels had reviewed the problem with counterfeits of this book on Amazon. I didn't want to risk buying a used copy for this reason, so I held my breath and ordered a new copy at the full discounted price. This also gave me pause because this edition of the book came out in 2015, that made it five years old.I need not have worried. The text I received was reprinted in 2019 (14th printing), just one year ago. Errata had been corrected, and the binding was pristine. I am very pleased.In case you're not familiar, this text is considered the standard for a single semester course in modern electronics. It is full of practical circuits and advice that makes it an excellent reference. It discusses circuits in a way that is practical, not just mathematically rigorous.The only disappointing thing for me, a 65-year-old non-student and hobbyist, is that there is no appendix with solved exercises that I can check my work against. Most groups on the net are reluctant to publish the solutions because they think they're helping someone do their homework. A few folks have started posting solutions only to give up before they even get through chapter 1. Oh, well.
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    Steve
    February 18, 2020
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book but construction materials of book are lacking
    Great book! But the binding falls apart easily. Not well made
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    ReviewMistress
    February 5, 2020
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well written
    This is an extremely well written book that explains things in easy to understand terminology. They even included some jokes!
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    worsthorse
    January 2, 2020
    4.0 out of 5 stars awesome, not really for beginners and somewhere in between a reference and text book
    This review might seem harsh but to be clear, I think this is a terrific manual, at least for a certain kind of reader. To figure out whether this is ...More
    This review might seem harsh but to be clear, I think this is a terrific manual, at least for a certain kind of reader. To figure out whether this is might be your primary text for learning electronics, this quote, from the open paragraph of the first edition, is relevant: "We have attempted to combine the pragmatic approach of the practicing physicist with the quantitative approach of the engineer, who wants a thoroughly evaluated circuit design."

    And that's the rub... the authors assume the reader is already well-trained in a certain kind of thinking and, moreover, working in a certain kind of environment, one in which "combining the discipline of a circuit design engineer with the perspective of a practicing experimental physicist" makes sense. The result a book that describes electronic design as a combination of "basic laws, rules of thumb, and a large bag of tricks".

    The problem for the raw beginner, of course, is that applying rules of thumb and tricks requires some prior experience or study; otherwise one is simply applying a recipe and hoping for the best. In summary, if you are learning on your own and looking for your first electronics text or you are looking for a mathematics-free way of doing electronics design, it is probably best to look elsewhere as you find AoE to be frustratingly opaque.

    If, however, you already know how to work with passive components, use a DMM and and oscilloscope, greek symbols, complex numbers and simple derivatives don't frighten you, and you are willing to puzzle out the formulas and circuit diagrams which fill AoE, you will learn a lot about practical design. The text flips back and forth between presentations of basic circuit theory and practice and practical circuits designed to solve particular problems. To really "get" what is presented, you really should plan on working out designs on paper and building them, too, as you go through the text. The first four chapters, covering passives, BJTs, FETs, and op amps, will give you a sound, practical basis in design and a foothold in deciphering and debugging other people's circuits.

    That last bit is, for me, the biggest weakness of AoE's approach to teaching electronics: depending on a collection of rules of thumb and design tricks is a reasonable way to approach design but it may not be quite so helpful in fixing other people's stuff (or maybe even your own designs when they don't work as planned). When you are working in that mode, reading a circuit is often requires more basic principles that are glossed over in AoE's "bag of tricks" approach.

    Summary: as a second or third text, or in the context of a guided lab course, or as a reference or refresher for someone returning to electronics, this should be on your shelf. For the electronics newbie, or someone not comfortable with learning a little math, probably not the place to start.
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    AntonDS
    December 25, 2019
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book
    Awesome paper, awesome content. Thank you!
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    Bradley S. Mabe
    November 23, 2019
    4.0 out of 5 stars This is for the Kindle version
    I own the printed copy but wanted something a bit more "portable". Let's face it, the print version is a tomb; it's an authoritative and well-written ...More
    I own the printed copy but wanted something a bit more "portable". Let's face it, the print version is a tomb; it's an authoritative and well-written tomb, but it's big and bulky. In my efforts to join the 21st century, I've been trying to convert my library to a more electronic version especially since hurricane Florence flooded my home and shop. I lost a lot of what I considered really cool reference material along with a lot of other stuff. I'm giving this 4 stars since my older Kindle would not support its format, and I've only been able to access it on the Fire tablet, my PC, and ny Galaxy 2 active - I'm also struggling as an older engineer with page-turning withdrawal. I'm not able to completely make the transition from paper and sticky notes to their electronic forms, although I am getting better.
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    Victor Franco
    November 21, 2019
    5.0 out of 5 stars The book was on time and in really good shape
    The book was in really good state
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    EddyG
    October 30, 2019
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best electronics book has gotten better.
    I used the second edition for many years. Every electronics engineer should have a copy.
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    Dt65
    October 11, 2019
    Attendo il complemento
    Sostituisce la mia vecchia edizione, decisamente più completa. A questa manca il complemento dei capitoli di approfondimento.
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    MikeWhy
    June 12, 2019
    4.0 out of 5 stars Still no X-Chapters after 4 years
    I feel cheated. Early previews promised much detail in Chapter-X, which were promised to publish shortly. Four shortly years later, the X-Chapters are...More
    I feel cheated. Early previews promised much detail in Chapter-X, which were promised to publish shortly. Four shortly years later, the X-Chapters are still nowhere to be seen. If you have an earlier edition, you should probably wait and see if the new material ever actually publishes. It's still a 5-star item for a new purchaser, but 3-stars only if you're looking for the new material.
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    McDonnellDean
    January 10, 2019
    Amazing Book that deserves ebook typesetting
    I'm not going to talk to much about the contents, there are plenty of reviews that cover that. Anyone who is serious about electronics should have thi...More
    I'm not going to talk to much about the contents, there are plenty of reviews that cover that. Anyone who is serious about electronics should have this and a number of other books as reference. For quality and content it gets 4 stars.

    However, in this day and age, it isn't really acceptable that ebooks can't be read on a kindle. I accept this is due to the typesetting, which is complicated in this book. However, I think it is high time books of this ilk modernise and provide flowable formats. There is nothing specifically in this tome that couldn't be re-set.

    I only knock one star off because there are plenty of alternative readers (Tablets, Web, etc) that do support print set books like this, so I still get the value from the purchase. But not being able to use my kindle at all is disappointing.
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    Amazon Customer
    December 28, 2018
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wish I Would've Read It Earlier!
    After reading the through the 1st chapter I can already say that this purchase was well worth it! As an EE I decided to pick up this book to brush up ...More
    After reading the through the 1st chapter I can already say that this purchase was well worth it! As an EE I decided to pick up this book to brush up on the basics and learn more practical design considerations for my career and hobbies. Even in the first chapter, they clearly state observations that took many hours of practice for me to understand. Horowitz and Hill explain the concepts in ways I hadn't even thought of, and things I wish a professor had told me years ago. With that being said, I'm excited looking forward for the chapters on transistor, opamp, and filter design, because I've already learned a ton from the chapter I didn't expect to gain much from!
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    EngineerBob
    November 23, 2018
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to Read
    I would reccomend this book to anyone starting out in electronics circuitry design or to people like me who have made a living in the field for many y...More
    I would reccomend this book to anyone starting out in electronics circuitry design or to people like me who have made a living in the field for many years. The circuits in this book are working circuits that I can or haved used when designing embedded computers that control industrial machinery.
    My sincerest congratulations to the authors.
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    Felipe E B.
    October 19, 2018
    No es un libro para principiantes. Pero si es un libro profesional.
    Soy auto-didacta y llevo 2 años aprendiendo electronica como hobby, finalmente este año di el paso siguiente y me adquiri mi equipo mas profesional c...More
    Soy auto-didacta y llevo 2 años aprendiendo electronica como hobby, finalmente este año di el paso siguiente y me adquiri mi equipo mas profesional como el osciloscopio, generador de señales, fuentes de poder, etc etc. Y con esto decidí tambien dar un paso adelante y me compre los dos libros de ART of ELECTRONICS. CUando lo comencé a revisar me di cuenta desde las primeras hojas que no sabia nada. Se me presentaron temas como la ley de Kirchoff's la cual no habia escuchado antes. Si hubiera comenzado hace dos años con este libro, no hubiara ni siquiera comenzado a aprender por la profundidad con que se presenta. Hice lo correcto y apenas ahora que ya tengo mas calma y experiencia puedo sentarme a revisar temas mas complicados trabajar con la verdadera fisica y matematica que implican algunos circuitos.

    Recomiendo los dos libros de ART Of Electronics a las personas que ya van a dar un paso mas complejo en su aprendizaje o que de plano domina mas las formulas y circuitos complejos. El libro es muy completo, explica todo desde los diferentes tipos de componentes hasta el circuito mas básico.

    Recomendado!
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    JT Boston
    September 4, 2018
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best introductory Electronics Text ever!
    Not just for Electronics 101 anymore! This is a great reference for any electronic question that might come your way. WORTH THE COST! Keep it aroun...More
    Not just for Electronics 101 anymore! This is a great reference for any electronic question that might come your way. WORTH THE COST! Keep it around the lab to to answer basic questions that always come up. If electronics is not your profession, you absolutely need this reference.
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    Oliver C
    July 29, 2018
    Awesome book.
    This is a classic book, and the newest version is great to have around for reference.
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    Nikolas A.
    June 24, 2018
    Un must have
    J’avais déjà entendu parler de cet ouvrage en bien, et c’est en voyant un youtuber (JipiHorn) le recommander que je me suis dit qu’il fallait que je l...More
    J’avais déjà entendu parler de cet ouvrage en bien, et c’est en voyant un youtuber (JipiHorn) le recommander que je me suis dit qu’il fallait que je l’achète. Et je dois dire que je n’ai pas été déçu, en plus le livre est « robuste ». Tout comme l’ouvrage de Douglas Self (« Audio Power Amplifier Design ») que j’ai commenté, les points négatifs sont le prix, et le fait qu’il soit rédigé en langue anglaise.

    P.S. Pour ceux qui seraient tentés par une version française, je le déconseille. En fait, les versions françaises d’ouvrages techniques sont, selon moi, en général à éviter, car elles contiennent souvent des erreurs et contresens. Et quand vous achetez un ouvrage pour aborder un domaine que vous ne connaissez pas et qu’il comprend plein d’erreurs, c’est le meilleur moyen de vous faire perdre pied.
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    Bart
    May 17, 2018
    5.0 out of 5 stars ... book "used" but it came in shrink wrap in like new condition
    I bought this book "used" but it came in shrink wrap in like new condition, YMMV. I saved about $30 buying one of the used books this way.To the begin...More
    I bought this book "used" but it came in shrink wrap in like new condition, YMMV. I saved about $30 buying one of the used books this way.

    To the beginner, this is an intermediate level book. Though it does start off with basic concepts of voltage, current, resistance, inductance, etc., the underlying tone is that you should have at least some basic grasp of these concepts to begin with. Very quickly it starts diving into somewhat more in-depth discussions on these topics, but it is still kept at a relatively moderate level. My last calculus class was 20 years ago, and while it helps my understanding of what is going on (electronics is full of differential equations, can't really get around it) the way they present the math you don't have to derive the formulas, most of it is boiled down to relatively basic algebra and maybe a little bit of trig. If you want the derivations, they're back in the appendices, but the authors state early on that they try to keep the complex math to a minimum.

    I have had the book for about two months and am still on chapter 3, mainly because I find myself having to go back and re-read some passages several times. This is because the book is somewhat sparse with examples, and I'm more of a person who learns by application. I may pick up the companion "Learning the Art of Electronics" which is supposed to be more hands on.
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    A C Moore
    May 14, 2018
    5.0 out of 5 stars THE bible for electronics. Must-have for engineers and hobbyists alike.
    A classic book that continues to get updated in a rapidly changing world. I was floored by the book over 30 years ago. I was so pleased to see it is s...More
    A classic book that continues to get updated in a rapidly changing world. I was floored by the book over 30 years ago. I was so pleased to see it is staying up to date. Practical information laid out in a clear and useful style. Readable from cover to cover, or just thumb to the chapter you need.
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    Alex SG
    March 31, 2018
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book. It contains a lot of samples
    Awesome book. It contains a lot of samples, explanations and shares a bunch of tricks. All spiced by practical circuits and illustrations. The book we...More
    Awesome book. It contains a lot of samples, explanations and shares a bunch of tricks. All spiced by practical circuits and illustrations. The book weight is on a heavy side but it totally worth it.
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    Carlos Lugo
    March 19, 2018
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Great reference book to have.
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    M. Watt
    February 21, 2018
    4.0 out of 5 stars This was a gift. The recipient found it to ...
    This was a gift. The recipient found it to be helpful.
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    Kurt
    February 8, 2018
    5.0 out of 5 stars Graet Book worth the money
    This is the holy bible of electronics. Lots of informations thats not taught in school text books.
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    W. L.
    January 15, 2018
    5.0 out of 5 stars It is amazing. You will own this book for decades and ...
    If you are very interested in electronics, you need this book. It is amazing. You will own this book for decades and likely pass it down to your next...More
    If you are very interested in electronics, you need this book. It is amazing. You will own this book for decades and likely pass it down to your next. It is that good.
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    Anonymous
    December 16, 2017
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book if You're Serious
    By far the best professional electronics reference ever written. This has been a classic for as long as I can remember. Countless readers, from hard...More
    By far the best professional electronics reference ever written. This has been a classic for as long as I can remember. Countless readers, from hardcore EEs to hobbyists have spent endless hours with this book. If you are serious about learning electronics, it's history and future directions, this is the book for you. You will be able to dive as deep or just skim the surface, it's your choice. I have two things to consider when purchasing this work. First, think about both the hardcopy and eBook offerings. I find having both is a big help. One is the classic form you can sit with and pounder. The other provides rapid search and linking ability so you can jump straight to the web to expand your knowledge. The second point is not so happy. If you suffer from Arduino cancer and can not see yourself looking at an equation or learning what is going on inside the little board in front of you, go learn something on YouTube and come back when you're ready. All in all, if you're serious, this is the right place to start your work.
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    Electronics geek
    November 8, 2017
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best book in electronics and circuits design ever!
    About 20 years ago I read my first book in electronics by the authors (AoE second edition) which has been my reference book for all questions about el...More
    About 20 years ago I read my first book in electronics by the authors (AoE second edition) which has been my reference book for all questions about electronics since then. Still, I was looking forward to see this newest one updated after so many developments happened in electronics and CIT over the last two decades. And the third edition exceeded all expectations that I had! The book delivered so much in depth knowledge of contemporary electronics as well as tricks to design reliable and predictable circuits employing newest electronics components. I believe the book would be incredibly interesting reading and useful reference for all audiences: students, engineers, and hobbyist alike.
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    Osman
    September 21, 2017
    5.0 out of 5 stars came in on time and in good shape. Book itself I wanted to buy for ...
    came in on time and in good shape. Book itself I wanted to buy for some time. Very nice reference book.
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    Lee Cramer
    September 8, 2017
    4.0 out of 5 stars A little disappointing
    Bought this to replace my dated 2nd edition. I'm disappointed to find many references to further information in "The x-Chapters."
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    AmazonCustomer
    September 1, 2017
    5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible breadth and shining with insights
    If you are a grad student working with electronics, this is an absolute must have. You won't learn the very basics, and it would certainly take a life...More
    If you are a grad student working with electronics, this is an absolute must have. You won't learn the very basics, and it would certainly take a lifetime to understand all the inner workings of what is contained here in full detail, but I am amazed on how much knowledge and tools of the trade are printed in these pages. It really seems it was written thinking about the life in the laboratory, and thus I believe it can be more appreciated by a scientifically/technically mature audience.
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    TheGerb
    August 23, 2017
    5.0 out of 5 stars one of the great technical references
    I first saw this book many years ago on a workbench; leafing through it, it was the sort of book that no working electronics techo/designeruser should...More
    I first saw this book many years ago on a workbench; leafing through it, it was the sort of book that no working electronics techo/designeruser should be without. Now sort-of-retired, recently I googled for some information on using LM317s, which lead to the latest edition of the Art of Electronics sample chapter which covered the subject brilliantly! I was impressed enough to order the book right away. It has lived up (and more) to my original impression long ago.
    highly recommended, get it for your favourite electro nerd (or yourself!)
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    Mark Huth
    August 18, 2017
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great content, poor format - e-textbook
    Great book for an experience engineer looking for information about a wide variety of different electronic subjects. Contains a wealth of information...More
    Great book for an experience engineer looking for information about a wide variety of different electronic subjects. Contains a wealth of information from the real world and very useful instruction on applying that information. 4 stars for the e-textbook format. It is difficult to read on the large iPad, for example, as there is no ability to increase the font size. The paging is setup for vertical format, but that makes the charts and drawings way too small to read for older eyes. Turning it sideways allows a larger font, but then the two column format means you have to scroll down and back up for each page. The expand gesture on iPad works, but it is reset on the next page. Amazon needs to rework the e-text format for better mechanics while reading.
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    Edmund P. Chin
    August 10, 2017
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read
    Easy to read, readily accessible book describing many things a practicing engineer will run into after may years in the field.
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    Timothy Michael
    August 6, 2017
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is the best I've seen, very complete text
    This is a terrific source for learning electronics on your own. I finally broke down and spent the money to buy the "real" book, and it was certainly...More
    This is a terrific source for learning electronics on your own. I finally broke down and spent the money to buy the "real" book, and it was certainly worth it.
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    Amazon Customer
    August 6, 2017
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is a very useful book and I would strongly recommend it for electrical ...
    This is a very useful book and I would strongly recommend it for electrical engineering students. It covers many of the tricks and "gotchas" that are ...More
    This is a very useful book and I would strongly recommend it for electrical engineering students. It covers many of the tricks and "gotchas" that are simply not mentioned in class, and it provides part comparisons and recommendations that can save hours of internet searching.
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    Pablo Bridges
    July 17, 2017
    5.0 out of 5 stars What is not easy to find is the "fireside chat" perspective
    Much of this information exists on the internet in one form or another. What is not easy to find is the "fireside chat" perspective. For example, rath...More
    Much of this information exists on the internet in one form or another. What is not easy to find is the "fireside chat" perspective. For example, rather than compare various datasheets of logic gates online, you could read the section on "logic family chronology". Or, at a larger scale, read the entire chapter on op-amps if you have any interest in them. The writing style is occasionally rigorous, but often has the feeling of having a beer with several VERY seasoned engineers.

    As such, I use it in two modes. I occasionally will dedicate an hour to randomly read half of a chapter as it interests me. And sometimes I will look up something specific like op-amp stability. And I'll continue to look up subjects on the internet also.
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    maikel
    June 29, 2017
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sadly, on this edition remains something important...but this still good enough.
    Nice updating. Sadly, this books remains on the draws on good ideas and bad ideas, which made it popular in previous editions. However, is good enough...More
    Nice updating. Sadly, this books remains on the draws on good ideas and bad ideas, which made it popular in previous editions. However, is good enough if you want to start your adventure in electronics. Good one for replace all electronics books except Allan Hambley one. Nobody will make bad criticism on this book because it worked for them, even me
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    Amazon User
    June 16, 2017
    4.0 out of 5 stars Math, Future Growth,
    I'm a technician well versed in test equipment and troubleshooting at component level. I'm NOT an engineer and would never claim feats above my abilit...More
    I'm a technician well versed in test equipment and troubleshooting at component level. I'm NOT an engineer and would never claim feats above my ability.

    This books introduction made it sound like not a whole lot of math would be used when in fact this could be used as an engineers reference there's so many equations. I was looking for something that simply explained the operation of different circuits and ended up sifting through a lot of numbers.

    In the end of rather have something more thorough for future endeavours than something lacking in detail so I didn't rate this poorly as I'm also not 100% sure who it's specifically designed for.
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    Tom H
    June 14, 2017
    5.0 out of 5 stars Can't beat the classics! Well, maybe with a second edition.
    How can you improve on a classic? Come out with a second edition that incorporates newer technologies. Mr. Horowitz has done that with this edition....More
    How can you improve on a classic? Come out with a second edition that incorporates newer technologies. Mr. Horowitz has done that with this edition. I recommend this book for beginners through professionals.
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    Bama Boy
    April 29, 2017
    5.0 out of 5 stars not entertaining enough and I use it as an encyclopedia and don't read for the fun of it
    Wow! I missed out so far. They mastered writing on the edge between being entertaining and sustenance. Too entertaining and the information density su...More
    Wow! I missed out so far. They mastered writing on the edge between being entertaining and sustenance. Too entertaining and the information density suffers,,not entertaining enough and I use it as an encyclopedia and don't read for the fun of it. I guess most EEs kept this book as their dirty secret trying to stay ahead of non EEs. It is very readable and really, really helps you getting into the terminology and to understand the principals of electronics and electronic circuity. It is NOT a cookbook but it will give yo great ideas and let you look at a problem from a different angle. I am working with EEs for a long time and I am convinced that I could have achieved more, designed better instruments if I had known about this book from the beginning of my career.
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    AJ DiGregorio
    April 25, 2017
    5.0 out of 5 stars BEST ELECTRONICS BOOK EVER.
    This is the single greatest book you could possibly buy if you're interested in electronics. buy buy buy buy buy buy. It's the best.
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    CDay
    April 10, 2017
    5.0 out of 5 stars Solid reference book for engineers, caution to beginners
    This is what I was looking for!This book includes insights that are hard to find in an undergraduate text. The authors attempt to teach you without ov...More
    This is what I was looking for!

    This book includes insights that are hard to find in an undergraduate text. The authors attempt to teach you without overloading you with irrelevant calculations. The book features plenty of graphs, photos, and equivalent circuits...perfect for an electronics hobbyists . I plan to pour hundreds of hours into this text over the next decade.

    I don't recommend that people start there electronics journey here though. Learn the basics, then consider picking this up.
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    NJM
    February 14, 2017
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very practical view towards analog design .. loved it..
    very useful books for students and professionals.. everything is given in practical point of view.. make sure you understand each line ..do not skip t...More
    very useful books for students and professionals.. everything is given in practical point of view.. make sure you understand each line ..do not skip the chapters.. very useful for students if you are preparing for the interviews. first five chapters covers all the basics and make you prepare for analog world..
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    charles
    February 10, 2017
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book! The wealth of information is matched by ...
    Amazing book! The wealth of information is matched by a liberal amount of insight and wisdom. But, not for the faint hearted. If you are a true beg...More
    Amazing book! The wealth of information is matched by a liberal amount of insight and wisdom. But, not for the faint hearted. If you are a true beginner it would be in your interest to get some basics first. This book moves quickly!
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    Itay Kalfa
    January 24, 2017
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good book, today I searched for zener diodes in ...
    Good book, today I searched for zener diodes in the book and I couldn't find it... So some topics are missing..
    But overall it's very good book
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    Amazon Customer
    January 17, 2017
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Good book
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    achem91
    January 1, 2017
    Un gros pavé
    C'est un manuel de référence de 1200 pages et de près de 2kg. A lire lentement et avec patience, à poser à plat et à manier avec précaution, la reliur...More
    C'est un manuel de référence de 1200 pages et de près de 2kg. A lire lentement et avec patience, à poser à plat et à manier avec précaution, la reliure semblant assez fragile. Comme tout ouvrage de caractère encyclopédique, il traite une foule de sujets dans laquelle chacun fera son marché.
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    Amazon Customer
    December 18, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars I don't know the English for "the best electronics book around"
    I wish I could write a review in my language. I don't know the English for "the best electronics book around".Hey. Also please keep in mind that there...More
    I wish I could write a review in my language. I don't know the English for "the best electronics book around".

    Hey. Also please keep in mind that there was an issue about this book. I was told that there are some fake versions running around. So be careful and check internet about how to detect the fake ones.
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    Chris McCarthy
    November 21, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gospel According to Ohm
    It's the gospel according to Ohm. If you want to take the next step after reading through one of Forrest Mims very good books on electronics then this...More
    It's the gospel according to Ohm. If you want to take the next step after reading through one of Forrest Mims very good books on electronics then this is the one.

    If you're able to follow any of the Mims book you'll be able to follow this one. Just be prepared that this goes more indepth and handles hundreds of less common components.

    For someone doing basic electronics it's probably overkill (stick with any of the Mims books for that) but if you want to take the next step or have a great reference book this is the one.
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    Jon
    November 6, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is a nice one to just pull off the shelve and read ...
    This is a nice one to just pull off the shelve and read OR just flip through for advice on any particular component or practice. It has the name it d...More
    This is a nice one to just pull off the shelve and read OR just flip through for advice on any particular component or practice. It has the name it does for a reason. These books are expensive but you're getting your money's worth with every page.
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    Amazon Customer
    October 21, 2016
    4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, but Beware of Counterfeits
    The information in "H & H" (The Art of Electronics) is well presented and covers a wide range of electronics topics with as much detail as can fit...More
    The information in "H & H" (The Art of Electronics) is well presented and covers a wide range of electronics topics with as much detail as can fit between the covers. Alas, despite the hefty size of the book, not everything can be covered in as much detail as one would like. There are also a number of errors that can confuse the reader upon close reading of the book. For example, the section on PLLs appeared to contain main-body text from the second edition, but the calculation summary table and schematic figure used different values from those in the text. Even so, the book helped me break through a mental block I had on the subject. The authors have a website in which known errata are corrected, so if your calculations or designs don't agree with the book's, you can check the website to see if you've found another error or you're losing your mind. The authors' conversational style never wavers from its intended audience - the technically-minded enthusiast, hobbyist, or engineer confused by other, more in-depth, but "math heavy" texts that do not provide the rapid insight that "H & H" does.

    I happily owned a first edition until it was destroyed by a flood in 2013. I recently purchased a used second edition and (what I thought was) a used third edition. The third edition is apparently being counterfeited and sold by many "Other Sellers". Beware! The authors' web site details the extent of the counterfeiting and how you can recognize it. Considering how much effort the authors put into writing such an informative book, and how useful it was to me, I felt compelled to return the counterfeit item and am now engaged in finding the genuine article. The "other seller" who sold it to me quickly refunded the purchase amount and apologized for the inconvenience. Hopefully he will return any remaining copies to his distributer with a stern note about this subject.
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    AK reviewer
    October 12, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is a terrific book for learning electronics in a holistic way
    This is a terrific book for learning electronics in a holistic way. It is dense and sometimes it may take a number of times reading a section to under...More
    This is a terrific book for learning electronics in a holistic way. It is dense and sometimes it may take a number of times reading a section to understand what is meant, but that is not due to a lack of quality explanations, but simply due to the complexity of the subject. I would recommend this book to anyone looking to learn electronic design from the ground up.
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    TLengr
    October 8, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book
    "The Art of Electronics" provides comprehensive and concise coverage of digital and linear electronic components, devices and circuits. It imparts ins...More
    "The Art of Electronics" provides comprehensive and concise coverage of digital and linear electronic components, devices and circuits. It imparts insight for choosing various circuit configurations and gives tips from expert designers for selecting appropriate components and devices. There are plenty of illustrations, schematic diagrams, photos, characteristic curves, charts and tables with helpful data. This book is not just about circuit design, however, it also briefly and clearly explains how components and various circuits work without getting too far in the weeds with a lot of math. From student to pro you'll find it well worth its price. A great book.
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    MN_EE
    September 5, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference manual no regardless of you level of Electronics experience
    This is an excellent reference manual no matter what your level of electronics experience is. I would think that it is a bit complicated for the very...More
    This is an excellent reference manual no matter what your level of electronics experience is. I would think that it is a bit complicated for the very first book on learning electronics but after that it would be an excellent learning tool. I have both editions and this edition is well worth the money. It does not go terribly deep into theory which is great but gives you enough detail to fully work with the various electronic components and circuits. It has a vast number of practical example circuits with good definitions of their operation and design.
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    BSW
    August 17, 2016
    Four Stars
    good for someone who knows quite a bit about electronics already
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    Chris J Miller
    July 20, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for the applied engineer fields.
    A must have for the practicing engineer! Horwitz and Hill have been a go to reference for electronic component design for at least two decades. The ...More
    A must have for the practicing engineer! Horwitz and Hill have been a go to reference for electronic component design for at least two decades. The book is better used for the beginner looking to advance quickly, or the expert looking to review a basic aplication. I always enjoy the asides that specify instrumentation and component standards. This information is extremely useful in practice.
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    Amazon Customer
    June 16, 2016
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good for digital electronics; confusing for analog
    I bought this textbook for refresher purposes in preparation for grad school, as it came highly-recommended. While this is a very dense book with lots...More
    I bought this textbook for refresher purposes in preparation for grad school, as it came highly-recommended. While this is a very dense book with lots of useful information, the author's attempts to remove the math from the chapters on analog topics (1-9) will likely make it challenging to understand for people who don't already have experience with electronics. Where this book really shines, however, is starting in Chapter 10: Digital Logic, and from there on you'll find extremely useful examples and explanations.

    I would recommend it as a second or third book to accompany another text, such as Microelectronic Circuits by Sedra and Smith. I still have to give it four stars because of how valuable it will be if you are an experienced electronics hobbyist or engineer.
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    Rui Seixas Monteiro
    May 28, 2016
    4.0 out of 5 stars Appendixes, a missed opportunity!
    I think after all those years after the second edition the authors could done better. They put more pictures trying to make it more "user friendly" as...More
    I think after all those years after the second edition the authors could done better. They put more pictures trying to make it more "user friendly" as if that was really what was missing... What I really think is missing is this:

    1. A Paperback would be better than a hard one, hardcovers aren't handy and only make sense for books with a big paper area like A3 paper with big pictures;
    2. The appendixes are still a missed opportunity, they added the Thévenin's Theorem, 2 pages, but with 2 pages more they could demonstrate how they solve important equations, like in in Chapter 1 - Foundations! For instance, how do you obtain the curve V = A.e^[-t/(RC)] for capacitors charge and discharge, the wikipedia has all that in a single page. Also, the complex numbers solution given for impedance Z stated in the book should be supported with an appendix, because is the trick for solving an equation with integrals and derivatives, very well explained in an Youtube video entitled "13. LCR Circuits—AC Voltage" from the channel "YaleCourses". I mean, what is the point of explaining some calculus and complex numbers in Appendix A - Math Review - without really use them? All this, simple because no book about electronics give this kind of information, so, I expected that this supper book would do just that!

    A good example in this book however is the explained formula for resistors in parallel, instead of the easy way that all other books use, the sum of the conductance, it uses the first and second Kirchhoff's rules to do that!
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    BbReview
    May 19, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Source of Electronic Goodness
    I've purchased a dozen different books on electronics before I finally heard about this book. They had just come out with an updated version and I LO...More
    I've purchased a dozen different books on electronics before I finally heard about this book. They had just come out with an updated version and I LOVE it! I wish I had heard about it earlier but then again, I'd have the older version! If you are a hobbyist or work with electronics this book is a must have.
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    Hugh W. Gleaves
    May 7, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best general book for electronics enthusiasts
    Worth every penny. Simply the best general book for electronics enthusiasts, students and professionals. The authors are clearly masters of their craf...More
    Worth every penny. Simply the best general book for electronics enthusiasts, students and professionals. The authors are clearly masters of their craft and good writers. The book goes into great detail in many places but is also broad in scope, all of the foundational theory needed for most things is carefully covered and explained. I like the real world language and examples, lots of insightful practical information as well as theory. I'd have loved to see more use of color, other than that one grumble you cannot buy a better book as an all round guidebook to this fascinating and important branch of engineering.
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    Lyuka
    May 6, 2016
    アナログ回路技術のエッセンスを網羅的にまとめた良書
    アナログ回路技術のエッセンスを網羅的にまとめた良書です。初学者にはアナログ回路設計にはどのような世界が広がっているのかを概観することが出来、また、ベテランエンジニアには、自分の知識を整理したり、あるいは補足するのに適しています。微に入り細に入り検証することが主な仕事のアナログ回路設計ですが、著者の実...More
    アナログ回路技術のエッセンスを網羅的にまとめた良書です。
    初学者にはアナログ回路設計にはどのような世界が広がっているのかを概観することが出来、
    また、ベテランエンジニアには、自分の知識を整理したり、あるいは補足するのに適しています。
    微に入り細に入り検証することが主な仕事のアナログ回路設計ですが、著者の実績と経験に
    裏打ちされたユーモアとウィットに富んだ語り口調は堅苦しくなく、読んでいて思わずにやりと
    してしまいます。といっても、文章は平易な英語で書かれていて、英文のデータシートが読める
    人には読みにくいところは無いと思います。

    やや褒めすぎかも知れませんが、アナログ回路のエレガンスから泥臭いところまで、なんでも
    かんでも魅力的です。私的には第５章の精密アナログ回路の章は本当にわくわくします。
    アナログ回路設計を生業とする技術者として、自信を持ってお薦めします。
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    B. E. Flior
    April 20, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars ... Chicago Electronics class so I thought that was a good recommendation. Excellent
    This is the book my son used at the U of Chicago Electronics class so I thought that was a good recommendation. Excellent. Written so a layman can und...More
    This is the book my son used at the U of Chicago Electronics class so I thought that was a good recommendation. Excellent. Written so a layman can understand and with a little effort, learn.
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    Neil
    April 13, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book
    I am a PhD student in microelectronics, and I went through my whole education without knowing that The Art of Electronics existed.All I know I learned...More
    I am a PhD student in microelectronics, and I went through my whole education without knowing that The Art of Electronics existed.
    All I know I learned from other books, and I recently stumbled upon the AoE. How refreshing! I love reading about circuits that I know about in a different, intuitive way.
    I can't speak for it as a first book in electronics, but it is a pleasure to read through it and see things from a different perspective.
    My knowledge of circuits that I thought I knew, i.e. the integrator or other op amps circuits, is greatly improving thanks to the AoE.
    I borrowed a copy from my university library, and ordered one for myself after 3 days of reading.

    If you think that this is a book for the beginner only, you're wrong: it gives a lot also to the more experienced engineers.
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    Fixmax
    March 23, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars really good. No scanned schematics
    THE desktop EE resource. The Kindle edition is really, really good. No scanned schematics, very well done. I was a bit leary about spending so much...More
    THE desktop EE resource. The Kindle edition is really, really good. No scanned schematics, very well done. I was a bit leary about spending so much for an electronic book, but honestly, its what I have with me now all the time, so I figured what the hell. I am very glad I did. Excellent ebook quality - you can zoom in on anything and its just a crisp and clean as a book. I own 2 hard copies of the 2nd edition and the workbook, and this is a really great update. Yes, the price is horrible. I'm not going to argue that. BUT... its worth it. The Kindle edition is also SEARCHABLE. That alone makes it a better choice for me. I have it wherever I go, and its searchable. Only thing I wish it had was hyperlinked pages numbers in the TOC and index. Other than this, its great. Even this isn't a big deal, since navigation in the book uses the real page numbers.
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    M. Morales
    March 11, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is the ultimate tome of electronics knowledge.
    This is the ultimate tome of electronics knowledge. If you need to know something you'll find it here in approachable language and with applicable fo...More
    This is the ultimate tome of electronics knowledge. If you need to know something you'll find it here in approachable language and with applicable formulas and example circuits. It is very expensive, but considering how much is covered it's worth the money. I'd recommend this to anyone that is experimenting with electronics. I'm sure a professional would also find it useful.
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    Jt
    March 9, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book doesn't dive into calculations but takes a more ...
    This book doesn't dive into calculations but takes a more intuitive approach and explains to the reader how and why each circuit presented works. The ...More
    This book doesn't dive into calculations but takes a more intuitive approach and explains to the reader how and why each circuit presented works. The insight provided can't be found in any other text. The diverse scope of this book is also impressive. This book paired with a college style calculation text book function as everything you need for circuit design
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    Bob
    February 23, 2016
    4.0 out of 5 stars The 3rd Ed. of the AoE (2015)
    The 1st one was in 1980, then the 2nd was in 1989...After a long delay, here comes the 3rd Edition (2015) of a well-known Horowitz & Hill book, Th...More
    The 1st one was in 1980, then the 2nd was in 1989...
    After a long delay, here comes the 3rd Edition (2015) of a well-known Horowitz & Hill book, The Art of Electronics.
    Published by Cambridge University Press.
    It's more than 1200 of pages, and more than 2 kg of weight.

    Cons:
    - quite expensive (e. g., for a poor student; but beware of cheap counterfeit copies!);
    - quite heavy (more than 2 kg, handle with care!!!);
    - quite a lot of typos (but it depends on the printing revision; please check the "Errata" section on the official website);
    - some of the useful tables, diagrams and sections present in previous editions are removed from this one.

    Pros:
    - heavy weight (yes!);
    - nice typography;
    - the signature Horowitz & Hill text style (with significant amounts of humor and irony) remains the same;
    - new chapters added to describe the modern reality of electronics world.

    IMHO, it's:
    - a cool, somewhat funny supplementary textbook for electronics-related students;
    - a nice reference book for professionals needing to recall some specific details;
    - and finally, it's a nice gift for all the AoE fans :-)
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    John West
    February 10, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars The book on electronics to get, IMHO.
    I'm not an engineer ... don't even have a 4 year degree. But this book is one of the few that I live by when it comes to my electronics hobby stuff. I...More
    I'm not an engineer ... don't even have a 4 year degree. But this book is one of the few that I live by when it comes to my electronics hobby stuff. If you already have a garden variety easy book on electronics, step up yer game and get this one it'll take you down the rabbit hole and if yer not careful, you won't wanna come back! :)
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    gianluca gig
    January 31, 2016
    Ottimo come handbook
    Caratteri troppo piccoli ed immagini in bianco e nero stancano la lettura. Ottimo contenuto da usare per riferimento non perfetto per lo studio.
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    Ataúlfo
    January 22, 2016
    Liobro fantástico, pero precios oscilantes.
    El libro es fantástico, extenso, bien explicado (inglés) y organizado. Faltan algunas materias, pero no se puede poner todo en un solo libro. Recomend...More
    El libro es fantástico, extenso, bien explicado (inglés) y organizado. Faltan algunas materias, pero no se puede poner todo en un solo libro. Recomendable 100 %.
    Lo que si me ha molestado realmente es que lo compre a 79 y pico Euros, y cuando fui a verle otra vez en la web (2 días después) había bajado a 63.... pero a mi se me cobró 79. Un poco timo.
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    Nell Duff
    January 14, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars Practical, Readable, Golden
    From Mr. Hill: "Our book is especially well suited for working circuit-design engineers".It is also useful for technicians who would like to be circui...More
    From Mr. Hill: "Our book is especially well suited for working circuit-design engineers".
    It is also useful for technicians who would like to be circuit-design engineers. The presentation is readable and decidedly NOT sleep-inducing. The "not" deserves emphasis. The practical circuit examples are golden. Who can read straight electronics theory without falling unconscious?

    My only complaint is one that is common to all tomes that cover such a wide range of topics: It's a tome. Being well-stricken with years (and poor eyesight), I find it difficult to manage such a large volume while working out the examples. I would love to see it in electronic form, or, failing that, presented in multiple smaller volumes (with larger print).

    Not that I would think of giving it up, even in its current form.
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    Derek
    January 9, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference, more clear than any electronics text book I have looked through.
    This book is a must have if you are an EE/CSE or are just into tinkering around with electronics.Breaks the material down pretty well in an easy to un...More
    This book is a must have if you are an EE/CSE or are just into tinkering around with electronics.

    Breaks the material down pretty well in an easy to understand way. It isn't super heavy with equations, they use them where they are needed to calculate out parts, but you won't find seven pages of equations as an explanation of how a component works.

    I am currently in my senior year of my undergrad degree in EE and everyone I loan the book to comes back within five minutes totally blown away and makes a statement along the lines of "I seriously learned more in three minutes with this book than I did in an entire semester of electronics".

    The guys that wrote this book have been teaching electronics together for several decades in an environment where the focus is on teaching, not research. They understand what it takes to teach students the material and haven't lost touch with what it is like to see this material for the first time. Not to say that this is low level material. It is an amazing reference that is written from a different perspective than the average electronics textbook.
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    G. Wideman
    December 22, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book; beware counterfeits
    For all of the reasons everyone else has given, I too love this book (and its predecessors). In section after section, the authors' to-the-point yet w...More
    For all of the reasons everyone else has given, I too love this book (and its predecessors). In section after section, the authors' to-the-point yet warm narrative brings together just the right level of model, just the right rules of thumb, and representative industry data, to allow the designer new to the topic to gain insight into how a more-experienced designer would proceed. Worth its weight in gold.

    That said -- purchasers should choose a "sold by" vendor carefully. The copy I received is a counterfeit (verified by the real publisher), with poor quality production and assembly, including misspelling one of the authors' names on the title page, and many typos in the Table of Contents.

    Obviously this does not cast any shadow on the real book. If anything, it's a tribute to the real book's popularity.
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    Bruce_G
    November 27, 2015
    4.0 out of 5 stars This book is pretty good from what I've read so far
    The book is pretty good from what I've read so far. Delivery allowed for some minor damage.
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    Gianrico
    November 25, 2015
    Rispolvero l'elettronica
    Poco da aggiungere ai numerosi commenti positivi per questa bibbia. Attendo anche i relativi promessi volumi.Mi piacerebbe avere le soluzioni ad alcun...More
    Poco da aggiungere ai numerosi commenti positivi per questa bibbia. Attendo anche i relativi promessi volumi.
    Mi piacerebbe avere le soluzioni ad alcuni esercizi per essere sicuro, anche se da un certo punto di vista non averle ti sprona a sforzarti un po' di piu' a ragionare.
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    Donna Eaton
    November 21, 2015
    4.0 out of 5 stars Ask and you shall receive!
    I am a Mom who has bought The Art of Electronics for a Christmas present for her adult son. He suggested that I get this for him since he already owns...More
    I am a Mom who has bought The Art of Electronics for a Christmas present for her adult son. He suggested that I get this for him since he already owns the Second Edition, and he knows how hard it is for me (anymore) to think of gifts that he would REALLY like. I can't personally vouch for this book, but I am certain that my son will be jazzed to have it in his collection!
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    Rich
    November 16, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Seriously great book for Serious electronistas
    The book is terrific, deserving of grand praise, as stated by the many fans. But to those reviewers who down-rated this because it is not appropriate ...More
    The book is terrific, deserving of grand praise, as stated by the many fans. But to those reviewers who down-rated this because it is not appropriate for absolute beginners - I agree. And that's OK. Really, would *you* buy a 1200+ page, 5+ pound, $80+, book for an *absolute beginner*? Next, this is a very heavy book, easily damaged if simply put in a padded envelope. Before you buy, look for or ask about the vendor's packaging methods. Insist that they protect it -- wrap it in *thick* bubble wrap, or shrink-wrap onto thick cardboard sheet that's larger than the book -- and ship it in a sturdy box.
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    Electronics Engineer
    November 5, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars "The Bible"
    One of the very best books on Electronics ever period. New edition was over due, very much worth buying- give your second edition to a student, etc- ...More
    One of the very best books on Electronics ever period. New edition was over due, very much worth buying- give your second edition to a student, etc- still very valid. I'm an old Electrical Engineer (BSEE '82) and this book through now 3 editions has been at arms' length for all 33 years. Just superb. The whole approach and style is practical by guys who have built instrumentation for the whole career- includes theory where necessary but not big derivations like a college text- just equations and sample design process.
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    Paul
    October 30, 2015
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    This book has a good overview of electronics, and I consider it to be a useful sidekick.
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    Reader
    October 28, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
    This is the best single book on electronics in my library. I have been experimenting and working with electronics for more than 45 years but I am con...More
    This is the best single book on electronics in my library. I have been experimenting and working with electronics for more than 45 years but I am constantly wanting to refresh my understanding of details. The original Art of Electronics had a place of pride on my shelf and this is a great update to that version. It retains the easy-to-read style of the original and adds updated information on new components. If you are interested in learning about electronics, or in refreshing what you learned years ago, this is a great book to add to your collection.
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    Steven J DelRossi
    October 11, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have Electronics Book
    This book is a great wealth of knowledge. I have read online versions of it and read many rave reviews from electronics experts. I am thrilled to no...More
    This book is a great wealth of knowledge. I have read online versions of it and read many rave reviews from electronics experts. I am thrilled to now have the latest version of the book.
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    blindpivot
    September 25, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars 2 is one of your favorite books on your bookshelf
    Not sure whether to buy Ed3? Well, Ed.2 is one of your favorite books on your bookshelf. You've learned so much from H&H, and you always return ...More
    Not sure whether to buy Ed3? Well, Ed.2 is one of your favorite books on your bookshelf. You've learned so much from H&H, and you always return to it and discover something new. It's always in the back of your mind when electronics comes up. If this describes you like it does me, then you'll want to buy Ed. 3. Just think of how much you love Ed. 2--Ed. 3 is an updated version of Ed. 2 and packed with more gems of wisdom that you and I love so much about Ed. 2. How can you resist? I keep one at home and the other at work. Go forth and create!
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    Paul R Henneuse
    September 20, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good overview of present electronics
    Very good overview, examples with present circuits, circuit types, and circuit usage. An example, this book has a short section on XFET voltage refere...More
    Very good overview, examples with present circuits, circuit types, and circuit usage. An example, this book has a short section on XFET voltage references. This is a way to make voltage references that is not very common. All the section I have read are easy to understand and a joy to read. Because this book is up to date it will also become out of date. Get the third edition and be informed and enjoy but in a few years look for the fourth edition.
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    mre521
    August 28, 2015
    Book came very slightly damaged
    Book came very slightly damaged (slight denting on the cover and on a few pages corners).
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    Ralph Page
    August 28, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Its excellent, and I wish I could have written it
    As an owner of the previous editions, and someone who owes at least some of my success to the original two editions, i was please to receive and read ...More
    As an owner of the previous editions, and someone who owes at least some of my success to the original two editions, i was please to receive and read the third edition. Its excellent, and I wish I could have written it. yes - i have on criticism, i wish there were also a kindle version - i like to brush up on topics when i travel - this book is huge!
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    Daniel
    August 19, 2015
    4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, but need to improve the format
    Excellent reference book: they do not make you spend time because does not enter into deep mathematical developments, which goes straight to the point...More
    Excellent reference book: they do not make you spend time because does not enter into deep mathematical developments, which goes straight to the point and solve problems. Complementing this, I would say that should be printed on thicker paper and, at the same time, with a more robust binding. In addition to this, I would choose a bigger type (from time to time, you will need a magnifying glass to read it).
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    M. G. Forbes
    August 19, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars If you buy one book on electronics, make it ...
    If you buy one book on electronics, make it this one. Horowitz and Hill have written a superb text for practicing engineers as well as students. I've ...More
    If you buy one book on electronics, make it this one. Horowitz and Hill have written a superb text for practicing engineers as well as students. I've been in this business about 40 years and I keep a copy handy for reference.
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    Stephen J Cherry
    August 18, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great electronics book! For Everyone!!
    If you are at all serious about electronics, you need to have this book on your desk. Hands on, practical run through of all things with wires hooked...More
    If you are at all serious about electronics, you need to have this book on your desk. Hands on, practical run through of all things with wires hooked to them. It's helpful in developing an intuitive understanding of electronics that you may not take away from more formal texts.
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    Eric Davis
    August 7, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars but this title acts as a great companion. It might not be ideal if you're ...
    As an electronic design engineer in the first few years of my career, this book is exactly what I was hoping for when I bought it. I still have all my...More
    As an electronic design engineer in the first few years of my career, this book is exactly what I was hoping for when I bought it. I still have all my old textbooks, but this title acts as a great companion. It might not be ideal if you're a hobbyist looking for a quick guide, but for someone with a background in electrical or computer engineering I would say this is the perfect practical reference. I'll be looking forward to the follow up companion.
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    Amazon Customer
    July 23, 2015
    Un must!
    Rispetto alla seconda edizione, che mi ha accompagnato finora, c'è molto materiale aggiuntivo, e tutto è abbastanza aggiornato, anche se, forse, è aum...More
    Rispetto alla seconda edizione, che mi ha accompagnato finora, c'è molto materiale aggiuntivo, e tutto è abbastanza aggiornato, anche se, forse, è aumentata un po' il "disordine". Ad esempio non c'è, al contrario della seconda edizione, il titolo del capitolo nella riga di intestazione della pagina quindi se lo usiamo per una rapida consultazione dobbiamo ricontrollare nell'indice. Ma sono dettagli, il libro è "la Bibbia" dell'elettronica, che per il suo taglio intuitivo e colloquiale è adatto anche a chi non è esperto, e comunque non può mancare nella libreria di un tecnico o un appassionato di elettronica.
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    GeoMan
    July 19, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must have. Instructive and reference. The Bible of electronics.
    This is THE must have book if you have any interest in electronic circuit design or need a better understanding of electronics and you don't want to g...More
    This is THE must have book if you have any interest in electronic circuit design or need a better understanding of electronics and you don't want to go through a year of calculus first. Whether you're a student, a tech, a maker, an EE major or graduate, a scientist, a part time hobbyist or something else and want to gain an understanding or especially master electronics, then get this book. The shipping was true Amazon Prime fast and the price that was the cheapest I've found. The book is a 1000 page hardcover thing that starts at the component level of introduction and quickly develops into a very accessible compendium of useful how to practical understanding and teaching that it will take what ever it is you are doing and just make you sharper. You know? It's one of those tools that will give you an edge. I find this book is too good to put on the shelf. I like to keep it nearby. For fun, you may want to look up the YouTube interview that the author Paul Horowitz did with Adafruit. The interview will give the history and philosophy and reason for the book in addition to content insight. Fascinating stuff.
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    Arteen Galstyan
    July 17, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book is wonderful to have on hand when building circuits
    This book is wonderful to have on hand when building circuits. I've always had trouble with designing circuits mostly because I'm self taught and stil...More
    This book is wonderful to have on hand when building circuits. I've always had trouble with designing circuits mostly because I'm self taught and still new to electrical engineering, but this book gives great insight and advice for building circuits from scratch. It really got rid of the learning curve I had to deal with when i first got into electronics.
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    James McKee
    July 10, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Latest Edition of the Classic Electronics Reference!
    Latest edition in a classic reference book for electrical engineers, physicists and other interested in electronics. (I own all 3) It contains an enor...More
    Latest edition in a classic reference book for electrical engineers, physicists and other interested in electronics. (I own all 3) It contains an enormous amount of information, ranging from basic concepts to beyond state of the art. Anyone working in electronics will find useful information here.
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    Ioannis Kyriakidis
    July 8, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent investment! A great "tool" for every Electronics Engineer
    Excellent investment! A great "tool" for every Electronics Engineer, novice or expert or even hobbist.I owned the first edition and read it as a stude...More
    Excellent investment! A great "tool" for every Electronics Engineer, novice or expert or even hobbist.

    I owned the first edition and read it as a student many times, finding something new every time.

    With this updated 3rd edition, party is still going on. You won't stop reading it again and again.
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    Cam
    July 8, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Art of Electronics 3rd Edition
    Months ago I was going to buy the 2nd edition of this but noticed a new one was right around the corner so I decided to wait and glad I did. The book ...More
    Months ago I was going to buy the 2nd edition of this but noticed a new one was right around the corner so I decided to wait and glad I did. The book covers a bit of everything involved in electrical engineering and some computer engineering as well. There's a good balance of theory and application that really help me tie thoughts together so they make better sense. Right now I'm going through it to build on concepts I've learned in the classroom and when I'm done I'll add it to my shelf for a quick reference guide.
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    A.F.
    July 6, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for everyone but beginners
    Great book! This book is great for the aspiring electrical or electronics engineer. It gives a lot of good practical information about the subject. It...More
    Great book! This book is great for the aspiring electrical or electronics engineer. It gives a lot of good practical information about the subject. It is an awesome reference to have. I don't think I'd recommend it for a pure beginning, but once you understand some of the basics, this book is what you need.
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    Robert Ralston
    July 4, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!
    A wonderful book. Horowitz is one of those rare people who has successfully built stuff from scratch for many many years, high end stuff. You get a gl...More
    A wonderful book. Horowitz is one of those rare people who has successfully built stuff from scratch for many many years, high end stuff. You get a glimpse of his extraordinary skill in a recent interview with Lady Ada of Adafruit (she interrupts him far far too much but his genius still comes through). I hope there are more interviews with him some day where the interviewer suggests questions and just lets him go - he is a wealth of information.
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    aaron
    July 4, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Holy grail of circuit design.
    Why I chose to buy this book:I've always been on the fence between learning EE or ME. I flipped a coin to help aid my decision and got my BSME. Recent...More
    Why I chose to buy this book:
    I've always been on the fence between learning EE or ME. I flipped a coin to help aid my decision and got my BSME. Recently graduated, I now have a job designing mechanical systems and I'm good at what I do. Now that I went through college and have some real-world experience I'm pondering having a master's degree. I can either continue what I'm already good at and get my MSME or learn if the grass is greener and get an MSEE. I concluded that I need to work through a few books and really grasp the world of electrical engineering before I make a decision I might regret later.

    Knowing that some college text books are grossly over-priced, I looked through a copy of the second edition to see if it's worth the $90+ price tag. I couldn't believe the amount of information this book contains! I was pleasantly surprised that the newest 3rd edition was released only a few months ago as some of the components and graphs from the second edition are a little bit dated. It's going to take me a long time to get through this book, but from what I've seen already this is truly the holy grail of circuit design. I kept my book from my EE101 class in college so I can refer back to it whenever I need to remember how to do some calculations.
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    Carlos Pechiar
    July 3, 2015
    4.0 out of 5 stars Complementary book
    I only had the chance to browse it over, but it was enough to see that it is a complement and does not replace the second edition. Plus, shipping was ...More
    I only had the chance to browse it over, but it was enough to see that it is a complement and does not replace the second edition. Plus, shipping was flawless.
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    dougnj
    July 2, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars An essential text for every EE
    A great reference text that should be in every EE's lab.I think this text's chief claim to fame is its ability to blend theory with application. Far ...More
    A great reference text that should be in every EE's lab.

    I think this text's chief claim to fame is its ability to blend theory with application. Far too many textbooks are designed for use in collegiate courses where an instructor is there to fill in the gaps but this one is an instructor in itself. It provides in-depth analysis of countless subjects lke lots of other textbooks but also provides lots of real world circuit examples and part numbers you can either use directly or use as inspiration to find an equivalent part (say, for example, if the parts are obsolete).

    Worth every penny, and that's not something I have said for any other engineering text I've purchased over the years.
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    middlenamefrank
    June 21, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars and it lit a passion in me for Electronics that hasn't faded yet -- I pretty much owe Horowitz and Hill my 31-year EE career
    There aren't enough stars for this epic volume. I bought the first edition in 1982 when I was studying Physics in college, and it lit a passion in me ...More
    There aren't enough stars for this epic volume. I bought the first edition in 1982 when I was studying Physics in college, and it lit a passion in me for Electronics that hasn't faded yet -- I pretty much owe Horowitz and Hill my 31-year EE career. I wish they'd kept the "good" and "bad" circuit examples, some of which were hilarious, but with all the comprehensive new material something had to be sacrificed.

    If you think you're even remotely interested in Electronics, you need to get this book.
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    CR
    June 20, 2015
    4.0 out of 5 stars I would have like to see this supplement included with the book
    I wish I had this book years ago. I do wish it came with an electronic version though as sometimes it would be nicer to carry a smaller book. Additi...More
    I wish I had this book years ago. I do wish it came with an electronic version though as sometimes it would be nicer to carry a smaller book. Additionally, there is reference to the X'd chapters that will be an additional supplement. I would have like to see this supplement included with the book.
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    Jeffmassey
    May 31, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Some Light Reading-not with this book...;)
    This is the third version of the book by the same title.Edition is a less accurate description,because the first 2 books have information which is rel...More
    This is the third version of the book by the same title.Edition is a less accurate description,because the first 2 books have information which is relevant to the time they were released,and some chapters were deleted or modified simply due to the evolution of technology.But for researchers,having EDs1 and 2 are still valuable in their own right. Written in plain sense English,AoE continues to help beginners to Engineers in the "art" of how electronic circuits work,and is generously illustrated with practical circuits,formulas and advice to help get that Next Idea from paper to real world experience...
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    Professional Nerd
    May 23, 2015
    4.0 out of 5 stars A nice update, but not perfect
    This 3rd edition provides a nice update to a classic, and invaluable, reference for anybody who works with electronics. The biggest complaint I have a...More
    This 3rd edition provides a nice update to a classic, and invaluable, reference for anybody who works with electronics. The biggest complaint I have about this edition when compared to the 2nd edition is that one of my favorite features has been removed. The 2nd edition had pages at the end of each chapter showing circuits that provided good and bad example s utilizing the concepts covered in that chapter. These segments are valuable enough that I won't be retiring my 2nd edition any time soon.
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    Duan Coetsee
    May 18, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book is so amazing, it should actually be a well-kept secret- like ...
    Incredible book. Some errata in the initial 100 pages are worth watching out for, however this book is something every person interested in electronic...More
    Incredible book. Some errata in the initial 100 pages are worth watching out for, however this book is something every person interested in electronics should have- professional or hobbyist. I myself am a second-year E&E student at university.
    When I go to bed I read 2 hours, and when I wake up next to the book another 2 hours of reading ensues. Then during the day I think about the gems of knowledge this book shares. This book is so amazing, it should actually be a well-kept secret- like a treasure on an island.

    Best money I spent this year for sure.
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    Roger Secura
    May 11, 2015
    4.0 out of 5 stars This is the digital and analog electronics bible.
    This is the digital and analog electronics bible. I didn't realize how much I didn't know after reading this monster (1165 pages). This is the best el...More
    This is the digital and analog electronics bible. I didn't realize how much I didn't know after reading this monster (1165 pages). This is the best electronics reference book you can buy. It is expensive, but considering how much information, expertize, and editing went into this book I can see why it cost so much.
    I'm a satisfied customer.
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    Todd M. Bailey
    May 11, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars The most important and inspiring book on electronics there is.
    To me, there is no one more important book in my life than H&H. I certainly do not know of a better electronics text (and I like electronics text...More
    To me, there is no one more important book in my life than H&H. I certainly do not know of a better electronics text (and I like electronics texts).
    Further, I believe my career in engineering boils down to a few distinct pushes in that direction before it was in my blood (and therefore too late). One of the big ones was getting a copy of AoE 2nd Edition in school.

    So, I would have bought the 3rd edtion no matter what.

    Incredibly, the 3rd edition has expanded many of the things I loved about the 2nd edition. The section on low noise design is much better and much more useful and it was pretty great before. The digital stuff is obviously much more relevant (although it may not stay that way). The "circuits from the masters" sections and the case studies of specific circuit designs are fascinating and useful (although I do miss the hilarious "bad circuits" sections).

    Finally, and most importantly, you can tell that H&H themselves were active engineers in the world between the last edition and this one -- building circuits and solving problems and reading other works and being influenced by the work and scholarship and generally just continuing to rule. The dedication to Jim Williams showed that like me and all other analog nerds I know out there, they had been eagerly reading all his stuff. The section on microcontrollers exactly parallels some of the design ideas, biases, and gut feelings that I and other embedded engineers have taken the past fifteen years developing by plowing through all the exciting architecture and tool changes that have happened from EEPROM PICs to ARMs.

    Finally, the intellectual integrity, raw practicality, and HANDS-ON-ness of this book are unparalleled. If everybody were required to read this book before designing circuits, there would be a lot fewer crappy circuits out there.

    Oh, yeah. And it's fun, too.
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    Ravish M.
    May 10, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars So much to learn!
    I have just started diving into the contents. It definitely is not a beginner book but if one gets past that, they have made a real effort to develop ...More
    I have just started diving into the contents. It definitely is not a beginner book but if one gets past that, they have made a real effort to develop an intuitive sense of how analog circuits work. Ultimately, this book can help anyone trying to make system level decisions, be it through understanding of the circuits or the vast amount of IC information that has been curated for the readers's pleasure.
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    George Klinger
    May 10, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Possibly the best electronics book ever written. Reminds me a bit of the Donald Knuth book on programming!
    Quite the cookbook! Many very useful circuits with just enough detail as to why they work or don't work and their limitations. I loved many of the ane...More
    Quite the cookbook! Many very useful circuits with just enough detail as to why they work or don't work and their limitations. I loved many of the anecdotes as well; like the discussion of voltages generated on the closing of a reed switch with a magnet: consultations with physicist colleagues resulted in (BS) discussions of dissimilar metal work functions and Fermi-level electrons, while the real cause was static charge in the glass envelope! I can relate to this kind of "expert" opinion myself in my own field (chemistry)! Very informative and also funny! Great book!
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    Paul C.
    May 7, 2015
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    As good as would be expected.
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    Mike
    May 7, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Recommend for anyone with an interest in electronics.
    I rarely write reviews of anything, but this is the exception. This is simply the best book on the subject of electronics. If it were up to me, all ...More
    I rarely write reviews of anything, but this is the exception. This is simply the best book on the subject of electronics. If it were up to me, all colleges would use this book as an introduction to Electrical Engineering. While some people can learn about electronics from mathematical models and explanations, the Art of Electronics focuses on an intuitive understanding, which (for me) is a much easier way to learn.
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    Bart Dinger
    May 4, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Bible of Electronics
    Appropriate for all levels experience, anybody working or playing with electronics will find this text invaluable. You could find answers to tricky pr...More
    Appropriate for all levels experience, anybody working or playing with electronics will find this text invaluable. You could find answers to tricky problems online but I find a decent text book is easier, faster and a yields a more reliable result.
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    Mark Edwards
    April 29, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars About time...
    Much of the book is just a reprint of the second edition but the updates are very appreciate and useful. If it is hard to find the older version at a...More
    Much of the book is just a reprint of the second edition but the updates are very appreciate and useful. If it is hard to find the older version at a reasonable price there is a good reason. It is a great book and even batter now.
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    AlchemystAZ
    April 29, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the price for EEs old and new
    I dip into the bucket of past successes, pleased by the cool way EE is still alive and well, especially in Analog. I love the honest comments here an...More
    I dip into the bucket of past successes, pleased by the cool way EE is still alive and well, especially in Analog. I love the honest comments here and there attacking the errors and lies that crop up in actual Work. I was only disappointed that my old book was not listed in the references, but this is NOT a math text about esoteric operational transfer functions. It is an extremely thorough Practical handbook that hopefully will advance the field of EE for years to come. I sold my freshman vacuum tube books during my first job out of university and wished there was a book this valuable for op amps and transistors, etc. (B-Brown and HP live too!) Well worth the price, even if you find just one useful truth in it, to save your next design. And you should always write ASMs (A**-Saving Memos)!
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    J. Sacher
    April 18, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Book
    There is nothing more to be said other than it was worth the multi decade wait from 2nd edition. This is not quite a replacement for 2nd edition (som...More
    There is nothing more to be said other than it was worth the multi decade wait from 2nd edition. This is not quite a replacement for 2nd edition (some things from there were removed) but it is the best text of plain English explanation of electrical engineering.
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    M. ODELL
    April 12, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Encyclopaedia Electronica - but it will popularize tiny desktop forklifts
    All the glowing praise from luminaries much more entitled to an opinion than I am certainly seems to be justified. The sheer volume of information cur...More
    All the glowing praise from luminaries much more entitled to an opinion than I am certainly seems to be justified. The sheer volume of information curated for ready use is staggering. The term "encyclopaedic" is readily justified.

    That brings me to my one wish. If ever there was a volume that cries out for an ebook version for easy access via iThings it is this tome. It would be wonderful airline reading, but that borders on physical impossibility. True, my one-volume microform edition of the OED would be more ungainly, but that falls short of a glowing endorsement of the exercise.

    So please, gentlepersons at the most noble Cambridge University Press, please take pity on those of us who would like to soak up spare moments with this book, and give us an ebook edition to accompany the physical artifact.
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    Sebastian C.
    April 11, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars BEST ELECTRONICS BOOK EVER MADE
    Absolutely the BEST damn book for learning electronics. I have no background in electronics and am making good heading through the pages. I really am ...More
    Absolutely the BEST damn book for learning electronics. I have no background in electronics and am making good heading through the pages. I really am impressed by how little you have to know in advance and how much you can learn by the end of a single chapter let alone the entire book. BUY IT. STOP HESITATING.
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    J. White
    April 10, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent As Always
    My copy arrived today. A fabulous update to what I consider the best circuit design book ever.. I just wish we did not have to 26 years for it. Sam...More
    My copy arrived today. A fabulous update to what I consider the best circuit design book ever.. I just wish we did not have to 26 years for it. Same excellent writing and clarity. Lots of new material. Highly recommended if you are serious about doing circuit design.
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    CJ
    April 10, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book.....Really Great Book!!!
    If your looking for an Electronics book for study, reference or whatever, just buy this book. I have a small library of electronic books & their a...More
    If your looking for an Electronics book for study, reference or whatever, just buy this book. I have a small library of electronic books & their all in this book. So much money wasted on the rest of the library I've purchased. Plus this book is written so a nerd-halfling can understand. You don't have to be a full blood nerd to understand & enjoy this book. The book is set up to teach you about Electronics & not to try to impress the reader with the writers knowledge & accomplishments....it's not a Bragger-Book! It's just a great book of knowledge.....worth every penny of the price. Even if you can't afford a couple packs of Ramen noodles after the purchase, you can read & feed your mind with this really great book while your growling stomach keeps you awake at nights.
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    N. Hendin
    April 10, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the wait!
    I am a happy owner of the 2nd edition, and just received the third from Amazon the night before last. There is much to say about this book as I get f...More
    I am a happy owner of the 2nd edition, and just received the third from Amazon the night before last. There is much to say about this book as I get further into it (yes I am reading it cover to cover).

    Things you will recognize from the first 2 editions: The enthusiasm for electronics comes through in the writing, the clean descriptions and supreme attention to detail in the quality of the schematics, images, and tables.

    As a practicing electrical engineer, I've had the full complement of the usual textbooks which are way more theory and less practical experience. However even today, this book (and it's predecessor) are the ones I reach for to answer a quick question. It's a fantastic tutorial and reference.

    I'd recommend this to anyone who already has an interest electronics and wants to learn more. It's a book you will keep around and use for a long time. I am so glad to see the 3rd edition.

    I recommend reading the included prefaces (from each of the 3 editions) it's a slice through 30 years or more of the history of electronics.
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    Stuart Fogg
    April 9, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Classic
    I just received mine today. Skimming around and reading much of the precision and power chapters showed this book retains the wonderful style of prev...More
    I just received mine today. Skimming around and reading much of the precision and power chapters showed this book retains the wonderful style of previous editions. Of course after 26 years there are many updates and additions, but good stuff from the past is still present. I have only two regrets: I'll never relive the magic of reading The Art of Electronics the first time, and now I'm waiting for the X chapters. Highly recommended for new and old readers.

    And a sad note: The authors mention the difficulty of experimenting with tiny surface mount components but offer no solutions. I'm afraid if these two haven't figured it out it may be an insurmountable problem.
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