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Electrical Engineering Principles and Applications

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ISBN-10: 0133116646

ISBN-13: 9780133116649

Edition: 6th 2014

Authors: Allan R. Hambley

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 For undergraduate introductory or survey courses in electrical engineeringA clear introduction to electrical engineering fundamentals Electrical Engineering: Principles and Applications, 6e helps students learn electrical-engineering fundamentals with minimal frustration. Its goals are to present basic concepts in a general setting, to show students how the principles of electrical engineering apply to specific problems in their own fields, and to enhance the overall learning process. Circuit analysis, digital systems, electronics, and electromechanics are covered. A wide variety of pedagogical features stimulate student interest and engender awareness of the material’s relevance to their…    
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Book details

List price: $241.80
Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2014
Publisher: Pearson Education
Publication date: 1/7/2013
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 912
Size: 8.00" wide x 10.00" long x 2.00" tall
Weight: 3.542
Language: English

Practical Applications of Electrical Engineering Principles
Preface
Introduction
Overview of Electrical Engineering
Circuits, Currents, and Voltages
Power and Energy
Kirchhoff's Current Law
Kirchhoff's Voltage Law
Introduction to Circuit Elements
Introduction to Circuits
Summary
Problems
Resistive Circuits
Resistances in Series and Parallel
Network Analysis by Using Series and Parallel Equivalents
Voltage-Divider and Current-Divider Circuits
Node-Voltage Analysis
Mesh-Current Analysis
Th�venin and Norton Equivalent Circuits
Superposition Principle
Wheatstone Bridge
Summary
Problems
Inductance and Capacitance
Capacitance
Capacitances in Series and Parallel
Physical Characteristics of Capacitors
Inductance
Inductances in Series and Parallel
Practical Inductors
Mutual Inductance
Symbolic Integration and Differentiation Using MATLAB
Summary
Problems
Transients
First-Order RC Circuits
DC Steady State
RL Circuits
RC and RL Circuits with General Sources
Second-Order Circuits
Transient Analysis Using the MATLAB Symbolic Toolbox
Summary
Problems
Steady-State Sinusoidal Analysis
Sinusoidal Currents and Voltages
Phasors
Complex Impedances
Circuit Analysis with Phasors and Complex Impedances
Power inAC Circuits
Th�venin and Norton Equivalent Circuits
Balanced Three-Phase Circuits
AC Analysis Using MATLAB
Summary
Problems
Frequency Response, Bode Plots, and Resonance
Fourier Analysis, Filters, and Transfer Functions
First-Order Lowpass Filters
Decibels, the Cascade Connection, and Logarithmic Frequency Scales
Bode Plots
First-Order Highpass Filters
Series Resonance
Parallel Resonance
Ideal and Second-Order Filters
Transfer Functions and Bode Plots with MATLAB
Digital Signal Processing
Summary
Problems
Logic Circuits
Basic Logic Circuit Concepts
Representation of Numerical Data in Binary Form
Combinatorial Logic Circuits
Synthesis of Logic Circuits
Minimization of Logic Circuits
Sequential Logic Circuits
Summary
Problems
Computers and Microcontrollers
Computer Organization
Memory Types
Digital Process Control
ProgrammingModelfor the HCS12/9S12 Family
The Instruction Set and Addressing Modes for the CPU12
Assembly-Language Programming
Summary
Problems
Computer-Based Instrumentation Systems
Measurement Concepts and Sensors
Signal Conditioning
Analog-to-Digital Conversion
LabVIEW
Summary
Problems
Diodes
Basic Diode Concepts
Load-Line Analysis of Diode Circuits
Zener-Diode Voltage-Regulator Circuits
Ideal-Diode Model
Piecewise-Linear Diode Models
Rectifier Circuits
Wave-Shaping Circuits
Linear Small-Signal Equivalent Circuits
Summary
Problems
Amplifiers: Specifications and External Characteristics
Basic Amplifier Concepts
Cascaded Amplifiers
Power Supplies and Efficiency
Additional Amplifier Models
Importance of Amplifier Impedances in Various Applications
Ideal Amplifiers
Frequency Response
LinearWaveform Distortion
Pulse Response
Transfer Characteristic and Nonlinear Distortion
Differential Amplifiers
Offset Voltage, Bias Current, and Offset Current
Summary
Problems
Field-Effect Transistors
NMOS and PMOS Transistors
Load-Line Analysis of a Simple NMOS Amplifier
Bias Circuits
Small-Signal Equivalent Circuits
Common-Source Amplifiers
Source Followers
CMOS Logic Gates
Summary
Problems
Bipolar Junction Transistors
Current and Voltage Relationships
Common-Emitter Characteristics
Load-Line Analysis of a Common-Emitter Amplifier
pnp Bipolar Junction Transistors
Large-Signal DC Circuit Models
Large-Signal DC Analysis of BJT Circuits
Small-Signal Equivalent Circuits
Common-Emitter Amplifiers
Emitter Followers
Summary
Problems
Operational Amplifiers
Ideal Operational Amplifiers
Inverting Amplifiers
Noninverting Amplifiers
Design of Simple Amplifiers
Op-Amp Imperfections in the Linear Range of Operation
Nonlinear Limitations
DC Imperfections
Differential and Instrumentation Amplifiers
Integrators and Differentiators
Active Filters
Summary
Problems
Magnetic Circuits and Transformers
Magnetic Fields
Magnetic Circuits
Inductance and Mutual Inductance
Magnetic Materials
Ideal Transformers
Real Transformers
Summary
Problems
DC Machines
Overview of Motors
Principles of DC Machines
Rotating DC Machines
Shunt-Connected and Separately Excited DC Motors
Series-Connected DC Motors
Speed Control of DC Motors
DC Generators
Summary
Problems
AC Machines
Three-Phase Induction Motors
Equivalent-Circuit and Performance Calculations for Induction Motors
Synchronous Machines
Single-Phase Motors
Stepper Motors and Brushless DC Motors
Summary
Problems
Appendices
Complex Numbers
Summary
Problems
Nominal Values and the Color Code for Resistors
The Fundamentals of Engineering Examination
Answers for the Practice Tests
On-Line Student Resources