I have a tough time understanding circuits on the outset. Capacitors are very intimidating. I have understood the basics of each discrete element, particularly capacitors, but realizing their use in a circuit is the big deal here. Any advice please?Reading electronic magazines ETI, Elektor, Practical Electronics,,or circuit diagrams is the best way to understand more, how each component works , like op amps, transistors, fets, putting them together and building your own circuit on Veroboard or breadboard is invaluable , .
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Practice makes perfect, study circuit diagrams will help you to understand more , start with power supplies and amplifiers read datasheets.
How do you easily figure out what the circuit is doing?