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Ian Macmillan
- Jan 1, 1970
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Having been involved in industrial electronics for going on 60 years, I was
recently delighted to obtain a copy of Horowitz and Hill's marvelous "The
Art of Electronics" (2nd edition).
I thought about getting the somewhat mythical 3rd edition, but decided I
might not live so long...
But anyway, after a browse, some things struck me. The first was how
relevant it all is, even after 20 years (1989)
The second was things that must be new since then, like buck boost and Nimh
cells. Surprising.
The third thing was the disclaimer that said, in effect:
"...dont try any of this at home without consulting an expert, and if you
blow yourself up we disclaim all liability..." And etc.
What is it coming to when textbooks have to have this kind of crap in them?
All the best
Ian Macmillan
recently delighted to obtain a copy of Horowitz and Hill's marvelous "The
Art of Electronics" (2nd edition).
I thought about getting the somewhat mythical 3rd edition, but decided I
might not live so long...
But anyway, after a browse, some things struck me. The first was how
relevant it all is, even after 20 years (1989)
The second was things that must be new since then, like buck boost and Nimh
cells. Surprising.
The third thing was the disclaimer that said, in effect:
"...dont try any of this at home without consulting an expert, and if you
blow yourself up we disclaim all liability..." And etc.
What is it coming to when textbooks have to have this kind of crap in them?
All the best
Ian Macmillan