Electronic Principles Reviews

"An excellent book - albeit only for the beginner...
To begin with, this book is amazing. The basics have been explained very well in this book. Ok, so it lacks in the more advanced level analysis. However this book cares to explain details which many other books would just consider for granted leaving readers in the lurch. What I'd suggest for an undergrad student is that they first read this book and then move on to higher level books - books that include more mathematical analysis and problems. This is how I did it and frankly I owe everything to this book. The book will serve as a lifelong reference book. Its a masterpiece."

"The best book on Electronic basics...
I do not know what Dr. Malvino wanted to do. Teach Electronics to kids? Because this is what the book is truly capable of doing. Indeed this is a must read for any Electronic student and professional alike to learn/improve the concepts of electronic. To understand the basic concepts of Electronics is no easy task. But with this book it will be. The design is first class with easy fluid language and the explanation is done with detailed simplified diagrams as well as good examples.

I am a process engineering student and truly, without this book (Seventh Edition) understanding the remaining part of my course would be quite a task. In the book Mr. Malvino (who is a Phd by the way) starts with the very basics of electronics (Norton theory, semiconductors diodes etc.) and progresses with transistors in detail and moves through Op-Amps and FETs and MOSFETS and ends with power sources.

Each chapter starts with the objectives (or what you will learn at the end of the lesson), vocabulary, the matter along with mathematical or electronic examples which are solved and ends with a trouble shooting matter. Following that you get a summary (very handy in your last minute reviews before exams), some interesting student assignments, job interview questions, more problems to be solved, Critical thinking and trouble-shooting problems. Also some facts about electronic and "did you know" sections to interest you and see to it that you never get bored. After completing this entire series, you end up knowing the stuff really well.

Truly the best book in learning as far as I know. So do buy this book and happy learning."

"Build strong foundation...
This text is simply the best. It explains the theory behind semiconductors in a manner that the reader will understand (if he puts his mind to it). The explanations are clear, but the author occasionally simplifies them when they get too 'technical' (as in involving alot of physics & math). The text is also interspersed with appropriate diagrams to illustrate the ideas and concepts explained (it does so very well).

Besides providing the theoretical framework, the author also touches on application and gives advice on troubleshooting.
I feel that the approach taken by the author is suitable for 1st yr electronic students, because it focuses on the CONCEPTS & not just the math portions. After getting the concepts right, the student can then deal with the mathematical aspect more rigorously through the use of intermediate (often terse) texts.

Because intermediate texts are terse, you need a good foundation to understand them, that is why you need to buy this book!"

"The BEST book on electronics, period...
I've been planning to write this review for quite the longest time. I came across the 3rd edition of Electronic Principles by chance. After reading it I bought the latest edition. Electronic Principles by Dr. Malvino is the greatest book on learning electronics. It has helped me master the field of electronics. Its a good book for beginners and a constant reference for advanced readers like myself. Especially as a university graduate I refer to the book constantly. Malvino was the only author who stresses Thevenin theorem's importance, which is true because it is everywhere in the book. AC and DC equivalent circuits, explained beautifully, input and output impedance, I didn't know how to calculate them before this book. Malvino's clear explanations are excellent, and have helped me become an Electronics "wiz".

Thank You Dr. Malvino for helping me learn a very beloved subject that was taught terribly in mine, and probably many, universities.
For the critics, sure it's a beginners book, but if you know EVERY electronic concept Malvino writes about in the book and can prove it to me by writing it down on paper without referring to another book, then I'll accept your review of the book. And every discipline of humanity, from basket-weaving, ballet, or electronics, is based upon solid principles. And Dr. Malvino has them all in his book, and builds upon them.
So, yeah its an AWESOME book!!"

"Excellent come back with this Seventh Edition...
This is an excellent book for those interested in electronics or seeking their Associates Degree in Electronics. The flow and format of the book is well structured and is very easy to follow. This book is worth the money if you need to understand electronics and need to depend on this information from memory. This one book has replaced many of my other electronic school books and lab manuals. I own this same book in the fourth edition by the same author. There is no comparison. The fourth edition stinks! (I haven't seen the fifth.) Albert Malvino has made an excellent come back with this Seventh Edition. Good job, Albert!"

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