Bengt Grahn
Valves Revisited
- ISBN 13:
- 9781905086702
- author:
- Bengt Grahn
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Radio Society of Great Britain
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 24.1 x 1.4 x 17.7 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Engineering & Technology, Electronics & Communications Engineering
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Valves Revisited by Bengt Grahn explores the enduring role of valves in electronics. For over half a century, these components were ubiquitous, found in public address systems, hearing aids, televisions, computers, communications equipment, and radios. Although transistors and silicon chips have largely replaced them, valves remain preferred in specialist applications involving high power. This book provides a comprehensive overview of valve technology, from the basics of how they work to hands-on guidance on building your own. It covers the use of valves in domestic radios, test equipment, amateur transmitters, amplifiers, receivers, power supplies, signal generators, and more. With detailed descriptions and practical advice, Valves Revisited is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in electronics and valve technology. Whether you're a hobbyist or a professional, this book offers a wealth of information on the design, construction, and application of valves.