This book provides an overview of the basics of electrical and electronic engineering that are required at the undergraduate level. Efforts have been taken to keep the complexity level of the subject to bare minimum so that the students of non electrical/electronics can easily understand the basics. It offers an unparalleled exposure to the entire gamut of topics such as Electricity Fundamentals, Network Theory, Electro-magnetism, Electrical Machines, Transformers, Measuring Instruments, Power Systems, Semiconductor Devices, Digital Electronics and Integrated Circuits.

The General Response to the first edition of the book was very encouraging.The authors feel that their work has been amply rewarded and wish to express their deep sense of gratitude,in common to the large number of readers who have usedit,and in particular to those them who have sent helpful suggestions from time to time for the improvement of the book.To Ehance the utility of the book,it has been decided to bring out the multicolor edition of book.There are three salient features multicolor edition.

‘BASICS OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS’ is intended to be used as a text book for I Semester Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering. This book is designed for comprehensively covering all topics relevant to the subject. Each and every topic has been explained in a very simple language as per the syllabus prescribed by the Board of Technical Education, Karnataka. This book is divided into eight chapters: Chapter 1 – Basics of Electricity Chapter 2 – Electrostatics Chapter 3 – Electromagnetic Induction Chapter 4 – AC Fundamentals Chapter 5 – AC Circuits Chapter 6 – Transformers Chapter 7 – Batteries, Relays and Motors Chapter 8 – Passive Components The text provides detailed explanations and uses numerous easy-to-follow examples accompanied by diagrams and step-by-step solutions. Illustrative problems are presented in terms of commonly used voltages and current ratings. To enhance the utility of the book, important points and review questions (objective and descriptive type) have been included at the end of each chapter. Model question papers have been provided to help students prepare better for the semester examinations. Multiple choice questions along with answers have been given towards the end of the book for the benefit of students taking up competitive tests. It is hoped that this book will be of immense use to teachers and students of Polytechnics. Suggestions for improvement in the future editions of this book will be appreciated. I wish to express my gratitude to MEI Polytechnic, Bangalore for providing me an opportunity to bring out this text book. I am grateful to Sri. Nitin S. Shah, M/s Sapna Book House, Bangalore for publishing this book. I am thankful to M/s Datalink, Bangalore for meticulous processing of the manuscript of this book.

For close to 30 years, “Basic Electrical Engineering” has been the go-to text for students of Electrical Engineering. Emphasis on concepts and clear mathematical derivations, simple language coupled with systematic development of the subject aided by illustrations makes this text a fundamental read on the subject. Divided into 17 chapters, the book covers all the major topics such as DC Circuits, Units of Work, Power and Energy, Magnetic Circuits, fundamentals of AC Circuits and Electrical Instruments and Electrical Measurements in a straightforward manner for students to understand.