Interview of the authors of "The Art of Circuitry" to the "element14" community (05.06.2015)

Since its initial publication in 1980, The Art of Circuitry is considered the "Bible of Electronic Engineering". Engineers describe it as an important, foundational book that has left a deep mark and instilled a love for circuitry. The highly anticipated third edition of the book was published earlier this year and has already received rave reviews.





Sagar Jethani talks on behalf of the "element14 " community with the book's co-authors Paul Horowitz and Winfield Hill about the new third edition.





The Art of Circuitry co-authors: Paul Horowitz (left) and Winfield Hill (right)
The Art of Circuitry co-authors: Paul Horowitz (left) and Winfield Hill (right)

Sagar Jetani





A question from one of our community members, Don Bertke.





Why is the book titled "The Art of Circuitry"? Isn't circuitry a strict subject? After all, art implies a combination of freedom and individuality! 





Paul Horowitz





It was Win's idea to call the book The Art of Circuitry.





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Each author has his own handwriting. So I decided to add a little innocent tradition to my publications. Do not blame me!





A muse will be announced at the end of each post.





Thus, Natasha Vasicheva is announced as the muse of this publication, for the interesting methods of "fingerless" video filming on a smartphone. As strange as it may sound to the uninitiated and whatever it means.





I hope you found the article interesting.





Until next time!








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