Book description
The Newnes Know It All Series takes the best of what our authors have written to create hard-working desk references that will be an engineer's first port of call for key information, design techniques and rules of thumb. Guaranteed not to gather dust on a shelf!
Electrical engineers need to master a wide area of topics to excel. The Electrical Engineering Know It All covers every angle including Real-World Signals and Systems, Electromagnetics, and Power systems.
- A 360-degree view from our best-selling authors
- Topics include digital, analog, and power electronics, and electric circuits
- The ultimate hard-working desk reference; all the essential information, techniques and tricks of the trade in one volume
Table of contents
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- About the Authors
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Chapter 1. An Introduction to Electric Circuits
- 1.1 SI Units
- 1.2 Charge
- 1.3 Force
- 1.4 Work
- 1.5 Power
- 1.6 Electrical Potential and e.m.f.
- 1.7 Resistance and Conductance
- 1.8 Electrical Power and Energy
- 1.9 Summary of Terms, Units and Their Symbols
- 1.10 Standard Symbols for Electrical Components
- 1.11 Electric Current and Quantity of Electricity
- 1.12 Potential Difference and Resistance
- 1.13 Basic Electrical Measuring Instruments
- 1.14 Linear and Nonlinear Devices
- 1.15 Ohm's Law
- 1.16 Multiples and Submultiples
- 1.17 Conductors and Insulators
- 1.18 Electrical Power and Energy
- 1.19 Main effects of electric current
- Chapter 2. Resistance and Resistivity
- Chapter 3. Series and Parallel Networks
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Chapter 4. Capacitors and Inductors
- 4.1 Introduction to Capacitors
- 4.2 Electrostatic Field
- 4.3 Electric Field Strength
- 4.4 Capacitance
- 4.5 Capacitors
- 4.6 Electric Flux Density
- 4.7 Permittivity
- 4.8 The Parallel Plate Capacitor
- 4.9 Capacitors Connected in Parallel and Series
- 4.10 Dielectric Strength
- 4.11 Energy Stored
- 4.12 Practical Types of Capacitors
- 4.13 Inductance
- 4.14 Inductors
- 4.15 Energy Stored
- Chapter 5. DC Circuit Theory
- Chapter 6. Alternating Voltages and Currents
- Chapter 7. Complex Numbers
- Chapter 8. Transients and Laplace Transforms
- Chapter 9. Frequency Domain Circuit Analysis
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Chapter 10. Digital Electronics
- 10.1 Semiconductors
- 10.3 Bipolar Junction Transistors
- 10.4 Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors
- 10.5 The Transistor as a Switch
- 10.6 Gallium Arsenide Semiconductors
- 10.7 Light-Emitting Diodes
- 10.8 BUF and NOT Functions
- 10.9 AND, OR, and XOR Functions
- 10.10 NAND, NOR, and XNOR Functions
- 10.11 Not a Lot
- 10.12 Functions Versus Gates
- 10.13 Not and BUF Gates
- 10.14 Nand and AND Gates
- 10.15 NOR and OR Gates
- 10.16 XNOR and XOR Gates
- 10.17 Pass-Transistor Logic
- 10.17.1 Boolean Algebra
- 10.18 Combining a Single Variable With Logic 0 or Logic 1
- 10.19 The Idempotent Rules
- 10.20 The Complementary Rules
- 10.21 The Involution Rules
- 10.22 The Commutative Rules
- 10.23 The Associative Rules
- 10.24 Precedence of Operators
- 10.25 The First Distributive Rule
- 10.26 The Second Distributive Rule
- 10.27 The Simplification Rules
- 10.28 DeMorgan Transformations
- 10.29 Minterms and Maxterms
- 10.30 Sum-of-Products and Product-of-Sums
- 10.31 Canonical Forms
- 10.32 Karnaugh Maps
- 10.33 Minimization Using Karnaugh Maps
- 10.34 Grouping Minterms
- 10.35 Incompletely Specified Functions
- 10.36 Populating Maps Using 0s Versus 1s
- 10.37 Scalar Versus Vector Notation
- 10.38 Equality Comparators
- 10.39 Multiplexers
- 10.41 Tri-State Functions
- 10.42 Combinational Versus Sequential Functions
- 10.43 RS Latches
- 10.44 D-Type Latches
- 10.45 D-Type Flip-Flops
- 10.46 JK and T Flip-Flops
- 10.47 Shift Registers
- 10.48 Counters
- 10.49 Setup and Hold Times
- 10.50 Brick by Brick
- 10.51 State Diagrams
- 10.52 State Tables
- 10.53 State Machines
- 10.54 State Assignment
- 10.55 Don't Care States, Unused States, and Latch-Up Conditions
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Chapter 11. Analog Electronics
- 11.1 Operational Amplifiers Defined
- 11.2 Symbols and Connections
- 11.3 Operational Amplifier Parameters
- 11.4 Operational Amplifier Characteristics
- 11.5 Operational Amplifier Applications
- 11.6 Gain and Bandwidth
- 11.7 Inverting Amplifier With Feedback
- 11.8 Operational amplifier configurations
- 11.9 Operational Amplifier Circuits
- 11.10 The Ideal Op-Amp
- 11.11 The Practical Op-Amp
- 11.12 Comparators
- 11.13 Voltage References
- Chapter 12. Circuit Simulation
- Chapter 13. Interfacing
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Chapter 14. Microcontrollers and Microprocessors
- 14.1 Microprocessor Systems
- 14.2 Single-Chip Microcomputers
- 14.3 Microcontrollers
- 14.4 PIC Microcontrollers
- 14.5 Programmed Logic Devices
- 14.6 Programmable Logic Controllers
- 14.7 Microprocessor Systems
- 14.8 Data Representation
- 14.9 Data Types
- 14.10 Data Storage
- 14.11 The Microprocessor
- 14.12 Microprocessor Operation
- 14.13 A Microcontroller System
- 14.14 Symbols Introduced in this Chapter
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Chapter 15. Power Electronics
- 15.1 Switchgear
- 15.3 Conductors
- 15.4 Capacitors
- 15.5 Resistors
- 15.6 Fuses
- 15.7 Supply Voltages
- 15.8 Enclosures
- 15.9 Hipot, Corona, and BIL
- 15.10 Spacings
- 15.11 Metal Oxide Varistors
- 15.12 Protective Relays
- 15.13 Symmetrical Components
- 15.14 Per Unit Constants
- 15.15 Circuit Simulation
- 15.15.1 Circuit Simulation Notes
- 15.16 Simulation Software
- 15.17 Feedback Control Systems
- 15.18 Power Supplies
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Chapter 16. Signals and Signal Processing
- 16.1 Origins of Real-World Signals and their Units of Measurement
- 16.2 Reasons for Processing Real-World Signals
- 16.3 Generation of Real-World Signals
- 16.4 Methods and Technologies Available for Processing Real-World Signals
- 16.5 Analog Versus Digital Signal Processing
- 16.6 A Practical Example
- Uncited References
- References
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Chapter 17. Filter Design
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Passive Filters
- 17.3 Active Filters
- 17.4 First-Order Filters
- 17.5 Design of First-Order Filters
- 17.6 Second-Order Filters
- 17.7 Using the Transfer Function
- 17.8 Using Normalized Tables
- 17.9 Using Identical Components
- 17.10 Second-Order High-Pass Filters
- 17.11 Bandpass Filters
- 17.12 Switched Capacitor Filter
- 17.13 Monolithic Switched Capacitor Filter
- 17.14 The Notch Filter
- 17.15 Choosing Components for Filters
- 17.16 Testing Filter Response
- 17.17 Fast Fourier Transforms
- 17.18 Digital Filters
- References
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Chapter 18. Control and Instrumentation Systems
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Systems
- 18.3 Control Systems Models
- 18.4 Measurement Elements
- 18.5 Signal Processing
- 18.6 Correction Elements
- 18.7 Control Systems
- 18.8 System Models
- 18.9 Gain
- 18.10 Dynamic Systems
- 18.11 Differential Equations
- 18.12 Transfer Function
- 18.13 System Transfer Functions
- 18.14 Sensitivity
- 18.15 Block Manipulation
- 18.16 Multiple Inputs
- Chapter 19. Communications Systems
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Chapter 20. Principles of Electromagnetics
- 20.1 The Need for Electromagnetics
- 20.2 The Electromagnetic Spectrum
- 20.3 Electrical Length
- 20.4 The Finite Speed of Light
- 20.5 Electronics
- 20.6 Analog and Digital Signals
- 20.7 RF Techniques
- 20.8 Microwave Techniques
- 20.9 Infrared and the Electronic Speed Limit
- 20.10 Visible Light and Beyond
- 20.11 Lasers and Photonics
- 20.12 Summary of General Principles
- 20.13 The Electric Force Field
- 20.14 Other Types of Fields
- 20.15 Voltage and Potential Energy
- 20.16 Charges in Metals
- 20.17 The Definition of Resistance
- 20.18 Electrons and Holes
- 20.19 Electrostatic Induction and Capacitance
- 20.20 Insulators (dielectrics)
- 20.21 Static Electricity and Lightning
- 20.22 The Battery Revisited
- 20.23 Electric Field Examples
- 20.24 Conductivity and Permittivity of Common Materials
- References
- Chapter 21. Magnetic Fields
- Chapter 22. Electromagnetic Transients and EMI
- Chapter 23. Traveling Wave Effects
- Chapter 24. Transformers
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Chapter 25. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
- 25.1 Introduction
- 25.2 Common Terms
- 25.3 The EMC Model
- 25.4 EMC Requirements
- 25.5 Product design
- 25.6 Device Selection
- 25.7 Printed Circuit Boards
- 25.8 Interfaces
- 25.9 Power Supplies and Power-Line Filters
- 25.10 Signal Line Filters
- 25.11 Enclosure Design
- 25.12 Interface Cable Connections
- 25.13 Golden Rules for Effective Design for EMC
- 25.14 System Design
- 25.15 Buildings
- 25.16 Conformity Assessment
- 25.17 EMC Testing and Measurements
- 25.18 Management Plans
- References
- Appendix A. General Reference
- Appendix B.
- Index
Product information
- Title: Electrical Engineering: Know It All
- Author(s):
- Release date: April 2011
- Publisher(s): Newnes
- ISBN: 9780080949666
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