Electrical Engineering 101 Everything You Should Have Learned in School... but Probably Didn't

Name: Electrical Engineering 101 Everything You Should Have Learned in School... but Probably Didn't
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ISBN: 9781856175067

ISBN-10: 1856175065

ISBN-13: 9781856175067

Edition: 2nd 2009

Authors: Darren Ashby

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Written by an expert electronics engineer who enjoys teaching the practical side of engineering, this book covers all the subjects that a beginning EE needs to know: intuitive circuit and signal analysis, physical equivalents of electrical components, proper use of an oscilloscope, troubleshooting both digital and analog circuits, and much more! Even engineers with years in the industry can benefit from the compendium of practical information provided within. (DRAFT) *Covers the engineering basics that have been either left out of a typical engineer?s education or forgotten over time *No other book offers a wealth of "insider information" in one volume, specifically geared to help new…

Book details

List price: $48.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Publication date: 12/3/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 320
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.21" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.298
Language: English



Preface


About the Author



What Is Electricity Really?


Chicken vs. Egg


So What Is Electricity?


The Atom


Now What?


A Preview of Things to Come


It Just Seems Magical



Three Things They Should Have Taught in Engineering 101


Units Count!


How to Visualize Electrical Components


Learn an Intuitive Approach


"Lego" Engineering



Basic Theory


Ohm's Law Still Works: Constantly Drill the Fundamentals


It's About Time


Beam Me Up?


Keep It Under Control



Pieces Parts


Partially Conducting Electricity


Power and Heat Management


The Magical Mysterious Op-Amp


Negative Feedback


Positive Feedback


It's Supposed to Be Logical


Microprocessor/Microcontroller Basics


Input and Output



The Real World


Bridging the Gap


A-to-D and Back Again


It Takes a Little D to A to Get a Little A to D


Making Stuff Move: The Electromechanical World


Maintaining Speed


Some Other Types of Motors


Power Supplies


When Parts Aren't Perfect


Robust Design


Some of My Favorite Circuits


Get Your Own-Here Are a Few



Tools


Making the Invisible Visible


Simulators


Soldering Irons


People Tools



Troubleshooting


Getting Ready for the Hunt


Ghost in the Machine: EMI


Timing Is Everything


Under Pressure


Be Prepared for Surprises


Code Junkies Beware



Touchy-Feely Stuff


People Skills


Becoming an Extroverted Introvert


Communication Skills


Especially for Managers


Especially for Employees


How to Make a Great Product


Glossary


Index