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Electrical Engineering : A Pocket Reference.
Title:
Electrical Engineering : A Pocket Reference.
Author:
Schmidt-Walter, Heinz.
ISBN:
9781596932456
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (688 pages)
Contents:
Electrical EngineeringA Pocket Reference -- Preface -- Purpose -- Organisation -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- 1 DC Systems -- 1.1 Basic Quantities, Basic Laws -- 1.2 Basic Circuits -- 1.3 Calculation Methods for Linear Circuits -- 1.4 Notation Index -- 1.5 Further Reading -- 2 Electric Fields -- 2.1 Electrostatic Fields -- 2.2 Static Steady-State Current Flow -- 2.3 Magnetic Fields -- 2.4 Maxwell's Equations -- 2.5 Notation Index -- 2.6 Further Reading -- 3 AC Systems -- 3.1 Mathematical Basics of AC -- 3.2 SinusoidalWaveforms -- 3.3 Complex Impedance and Admittance -- 3.4 Impedance of Passive Components -- 3.5 Combinations of Passive Components -- 3.6 Network Transformations -- 3.7 Simple Networks -- 3.8 Power in AC Circuits -- 3.9 Three-Phase Supplies -- 3.10 Overview: Symmetrical Three-Phase Systems -- 3.11 Notation Index -- 3.12 Further Reading -- 4 Current, Voltage and Power Measurement -- 4.1 Electrical Measuring Instruments -- 4.2 Measurement of DC Current and Voltage -- 4.3 Measurement of AC Voltage and AC Current -- 4.4 Power Measurement -- 4.5 Measurement Errors -- 4.6 Overview: Symbols on Measurement Instruments -- 4.7 Overview: Measurement Methods -- 4.8 Notation Index -- 4.9 Further Reading -- 5 Networks at Variable Frequency -- 5.1 Linear Systems -- 5.2 Filters -- 5.3 Simple Filters -- 5.4 Notation Index -- 5.5 Further Reading -- 6 Signals and Systems -- 6.1 Signals -- 6.2 Fourier Series -- 6.3 Systems -- 6.4 Fourier Transforms -- 6.5 Nonlinear Systems -- 6.6 Notation Index -- 6.7 Further Reading -- 7 Analogue Circuit Design -- 7.1 Methods of Analysis -- 7.2 Silicon and Germanium Diodes -- 7.3 Small-Signal Amplifier with Bipolar Transistors -- 7.4 Field-Effect Transistor Small-Signal Amplifiers -- 7.5 Negative Feedback -- 7.6 Operational Amplifiers -- 7.7 Active Filters -- 7.8 Oscillators -- 7.9 Heating and Cooling.

7.10 Power Amplifiers -- 7.11 Notation Index -- 7.12 Further Reading -- 8 Digital Electronics -- 8.1 Logic Algebra -- 8.2 Electronic Realisation of Logic Circuits -- 8.3 Combinational Circuits and Sequential Logic -- 8.4 Examples of Combinational Circuits -- 8.5 Latches and Flip-Flops -- 8.6 Memory -- 8.7 Registers and Shift Registers -- 8.8 Counters -- 8.9 Design and Synthesis of Sequential Logic -- 8.10 Further Reading -- 9 Power Supplies -- 9.1 Power Transformers -- 9.2 Rectification and Filtering -- 9.3 Analogue Voltage Stabilisation -- 9.4 Switched Mode Power Supplies -- 9.5 Notation Index -- 9.6 Further Reading -- 10 Electric Machines -- 10.1 Basics of Magnetic Fields -- 10.2 Torque, Mechanical Power and Acceleration -- 10.3 Transformers -- 10.4 DC Machines -- 10.5 Three-Phase Motors -- 10.6 Small Motors -- 10.7 Symbols -- 10.8 Further Reading -- A Mathematical Basics -- A.1 Trigonometric Functions -- A.2 Inverse Trigonometric Functions (Arc Functions) -- A.3 Hyperbolic Functions -- A.4 Differential Calculus -- A.5 Integral Calculus -- A.6 The Integral of the Standard Normal Distribution -- B Tables -- B.1 The International System of Units (SI) -- B.2 Naturally Occurring Constants -- B.3 Symbols of the Greek Alphabet -- B.4 Units and Definitions of Technical-Physical Quantities -- B.5 Imperial and American Units -- B.6 Other Units -- B.7 Charge and Discharge Curves -- B.8 IEC Standard Series -- B.9 Resistor Colour Code -- B.10 Parallel Combination of Resistors -- B.11 Selecting Track Dimensions for Current Flow -- B.12 AmericanWire Gauge -- B.13 Dry Cell Batteries -- B.14 Notation of Radio-Frequency Ranges -- B.15 Ratios -- B.16 V.24 Interface -- B.17 Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency -- B.18 ASCII Coding -- B.19 Resolution and Coding for Analogue-to-Digital Converters -- B.20 Chemical Elements -- B.21 Materials -- C Acronyms -- D Circuit Symbols.

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Abstract:
This essential reference offers you a well-organized resource for accessing the basic electrical engineering knowledge you need for your work. Whether you're an experienced engineer who appreciates an occasional refresher in key areas, or a student preparing to enter the field, Electrical Engineering: A Pocket Reference provides quick and easy access to fundamental principles and their applications. You also find an extensive collection of time-saving equations that help simplify your daily projects.Supported with more than 500 diagrams and figures, 60 tables, and an extensive index, this unique book is organized to help you find the information you need in an instant, from DC and AC systems, electric and magnetic fields, networks, to signals and systems, digital and analog electronics, and power supplies. You also find appendices with useful mathematical relations in a notation suitable for their application. Produced with a special flexible, moisture-resistant cover, no other reference source concentrates so much practical and fundamental electrical engineering knowledge in one compact and valuable volume.
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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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