Chapter 9. Theory

In this chapter...

  • Digital and Binary Concepts

  • Gates and Logic Functions

  • How Transistors Work

  • About Electrons and Electronics

This chapter is optional. It provides an extra helping of underlying explanation and theory behind what you've read in the other chapters. If you're interested in more about how computers, chips, semiconductors, and electronics work, please read on.

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