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| List of Symbols | |
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| Applications of Electronic Instrument Systems | |
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| Introduction | |
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| The Electronic Instrument System | |
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| Engineering Analysis | |
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| Process Control | |
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| Process Control Devices | |
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| Experimental Error | |
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| Accumulation of Accepted Error | |
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| Improper Functioning of Instruments | |
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| Effect of the Transducer on the Process | |
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| Dual Sensitivity Errors | |
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| Other Sources of Error | |
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| Minimizing Experimental Error | |
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| Summary References Exercises | |
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| Analysis of Circuits | |
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| Introduction and Definitions | |
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| Basic Electrical Components | |
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| Kirchhoff's Circuit Laws | |
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| Diodes, Transistors, and Gates | |
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| Diodes | |
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| Transistors | |
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| Gates | |
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| DC Circuits | |
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| Periodic Functions | |
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| AC Circuits | |
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| Impedance | |
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| Frequency Response Function | |
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| Summary References Exercises | |
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| Analog Recording Instruments | |
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| Introduction | |
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| General Characteristics of Recording Instruments | |
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| Voltmeters for Steady-State Measurements | |
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| D'arsonval Galvanometer | |
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| Ammeter | |
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| DC Voltmeters | |
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| Voltmeter Loading Errors | |
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| Amplified Voltmeters | |
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| Potentiometric Voltmeters | |
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| Voltmeters for Slowly Varying Signals | |
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| Strip-Chart Recorders | |
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| X-Y Recorders | |
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| Voltmeters for Rapidly Varying Signals | |
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| Oscillograph Recorders | |
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| Transient Response of Galvanometers | |
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| Periodic Signal Response of Galvanometers | |
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| Oscilloscopes | |
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| Magnetic Tape Recorders | |
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| Summary References Exercises | |
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| Digital Recording Systems | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Digital Codes | |
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| Conversion Processes | |
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| Digital-to-Analog Converters | |
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| Analog-to-Digital Converters | |
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| Successive-Approximation Method | |
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| Intergration Method | |
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| Parallel or Flash Method | |
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| Data Distribution | |
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| Bus Structures | |
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| Interfaces | |
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| Digital Voltmeters | |
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| Data-Logging Systems | |
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| Data-Acquisition Systems | |
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| PC-Based Data-Acquisition Systems | |
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| Digital Oscilloscopes | |
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| Waveform Recorders | |
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| Aliasing | |
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| Antialiasing Filters | |
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| Summary References Exercises | |
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| Sensors for Transducers | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Potentiometers | |
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| Differential Transformers | |
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| Resistance Strain Gages | |
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| Capacitance Sensors | |
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| Eddy-Current Sensors | |
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| Piezoelectric Sensors | |
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| Piezoresistive Sensors | |
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| Photoelectric Sensors | |
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| Vacuum-Tube Detectors | |
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| Photoconductive Cells | |
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| Semiconductor Photodiodes | |
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| Resistance Temperature Detectors | |
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| Thermistors | |
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| Thermocouples | |
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| Crystal Oscillators | |
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| Summary References Exercises | |
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| Signal Conditioning Circuits | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Power Supplies | |
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| Battery Supplies | |
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| Line Voltage Supplies | |
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| Potentiometer Circuit (Constant Voltage) | |
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| Potentiometer Circuit (Constant Current) | |
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| Wheatstone Bridge (Constant Voltage) | |
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| Wheatstone Bridge (Constant Current) | |
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| Amplifiers | |
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| Operational Amplifiers | |
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| Inverting Amplifier | |
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| Differential Amplifier | |
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| Voltage Follower | |
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| Summing Amplifier | |
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| Integrating Amplifier | |
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| Differentiating Amplifier | |
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| Filters | |
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| High-Pass RC Filter | |
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| Low-Pass RC Filter | |
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| Active Filter | |
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| Amplitude Modulation and Demodulation | |
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| Time-Measuring Circuits | |
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| Binary Counting Unit | |
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| Gates in Counter Applications | |
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| Triggers | |
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| Counting Instruments | |
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| Summary References Exercises | |
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| Resistance-Type Strain Gages | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Etched-Foil Strain Gages | |
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| Strain-Gage Installation | |
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| Wheatstone Bridge Signal Conditioning | |
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| Recording Instr | |