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Electrical Engineering 101
Everything You Should Have Learned in School...but Probably Didn't
2nd Edition - November 24, 2008
Author: Darren Ashby
Language: English
eBook ISBN:9780080949499
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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…Read more
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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.CONTENTS:Chapter 0: What is Electricity Really?Chapter 1: Three Things They Should Have Taught in Engineering 101Chapter 2: Basic TheoryChapter 3: Pieces PartsChapter 4: The Real WorldChapter 5: ToolsChapter 6: TroubleshootingChapter 7: Touchy-Feely StuffAppendix
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 engineers and provide a refresher for those with more experience
updated content throughout, including 2-color diagrams and a new 'Chapter 0 - What is Electricity Really?'
Engineering students and beginning engineers. Experienced engineers needing a refresher; engineers from other disciplines needing a practical introduction to EE principles.
Chapter 0: What is Electricity Really?Chicken vs. EggWhat is Electricity Really?The AtomNow What?A Preview of Things to ComeIt Just Seems MagicalChapter 1: Three Things They Should Have Taught in Engineering 101Units countHow to visualize Electrical ComponentsLearn an Intuitive Approach“Lego” EngineeringChapter 2: Basic TheoryOhm’s Law Still Works, Constantly Drill The Fundamantals It’s About timeBeam Me Up?Keep It Under ControlChapter 3: Pieces PartsPartially Conducting ElectricityPower and Heat ManagmentThe Magical Mysterious Op-AmpNegative FeedbackPositive FeedbackIt’s Supposed To Be LogicalMicroprocessor/Microcontroller BasicsInput and OutputChapter 4: The Real WorldIt Takes a Little D to A to Get a Little A to DMaking Stuff Move —The Electromechanical WorldPower Supplies Chapter 5: ToolsMaking the Invisible VisibleSimulatorsSoldering IronsPeople ToolsChapter 6: TroubleshootingGetting Ready For The HuntGhost in the Machine - EMICode Junkies BewareChapter 7: Touchy-Feely StuffPeople SkillsBecoming and Extroverted IntrovertCommunication SkillsEspecially For ManagersEspecially for EmployeesHow to Make a Great ProductAppendix
No. of pages: 320
Language: English
Edition: 2
Published: November 24, 2008
Imprint: Newnes
eBook ISBN: 9780080949499
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Darren Ashby
Affiliations and expertise
Electronics Product Line Manager, ICON Fitness, one of the world's largest consumers of embedded chips, Salt Lake City, UT, USA