Electrical Engineering 101
Everything You Should Have Learned in School...but Probably Didn't
- 3rd Edition - August 26, 2011
- Imprint: Newnes
- Author: Darren Ashby
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 3 8 6 0 0 1 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 3 8 6 0 0 2 - 6
Electrical Engineering 101 covers the basic theory and practice of electronics, starting by answering the question "What is electricity?" It goes on to explain the fundamental pr… Read more
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Request a sales quoteElectrical Engineering 101 covers the basic theory and practice of electronics, starting by answering the question "What is electricity?" It goes on to explain the fundamental principles and components, relating them constantly to real-world examples. Sections on tools and troubleshooting give engineers deeper understanding and the know-how to create and maintain their own electronic design projects. Unlike other books that simply describe electronics and provide step-by-step build instructions, EE101 delves into how and why electricity and electronics work, giving the reader the tools to take their electronics education to the next level. It is written in a down-to-earth style and explains jargon, technical terms and schematics as they arise. The author builds a genuine understanding of the fundamentals and shows how they can be applied to a range of engineering problems.
This third edition includes more real-world examples and a glossary of formulae. It contains new coverage of:
- Microcontrollers
- FPGAs
- Classes of components
- Memory (RAM, ROM, etc.)
- Surface mount
- High speed design
- Board layout
- Advanced digital electronics (e.g. processors)
- Transistor circuits and circuit design
- Op-amp and logic circuits
- Use of test equipment
- Gives readers a simple explanation of complex concepts, in terms they can understand and relate to everyday life.
- Updated content throughout and new material on the latest technological advances.
- Provides readers with an invaluable set of tools and references that they can use in their everyday work.
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. Egg
What is Electricity Really?
The Atom
Now What?
A Preview of Things to Come
It Just Seems Magical
Chapter 1: Three Things They Should Have Taught in Engineering 101
Units count
How to visualize Electrical Components
Learn an Intuitive Approach
“Lego” Engineering
Chapter 2: Basic Theory
Ohm’s Law Still Works, Constantly Drill The Fundamantals
It’s About time
Beam Me Up?
Keep It Under Control
Chapter 3: Pieces Parts
Partially Conducting Electricity
Power and Heat Managment
The Magical Mysterious Op-Amp
Negative Feedback
Positive Feedback
It’s Supposed To Be Logical
Microprocessor/Microcontroller Basics
Input and Output
Chapter 4: The Real World
It Takes a Little D to A to Get a Little A to D
Making Stuff Move —The Electromechanical World
Power Supplies
Chapter 5: Tools
Making the Invisible Visible
Simulators
Soldering Irons
People Tools
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
Getting Ready For The Hunt
Ghost in the Machine - EMI
Code Junkies Beware
Chapter 7: Touchy-Feely Stuff
People Skills
Becoming and Extroverted Introvert
Communication Skills
Especially For Managers
Especially for Employees
How to Make a Great Product
Appendix
Chicken vs. Egg
What is Electricity Really?
The Atom
Now What?
A Preview of Things to Come
It Just Seems Magical
Chapter 1: Three Things They Should Have Taught in Engineering 101
Units count
How to visualize Electrical Components
Learn an Intuitive Approach
“Lego” Engineering
Chapter 2: Basic Theory
Ohm’s Law Still Works, Constantly Drill The Fundamantals
It’s About time
Beam Me Up?
Keep It Under Control
Chapter 3: Pieces Parts
Partially Conducting Electricity
Power and Heat Managment
The Magical Mysterious Op-Amp
Negative Feedback
Positive Feedback
It’s Supposed To Be Logical
Microprocessor/Microcontroller Basics
Input and Output
Chapter 4: The Real World
It Takes a Little D to A to Get a Little A to D
Making Stuff Move —The Electromechanical World
Power Supplies
Chapter 5: Tools
Making the Invisible Visible
Simulators
Soldering Irons
People Tools
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
Getting Ready For The Hunt
Ghost in the Machine - EMI
Code Junkies Beware
Chapter 7: Touchy-Feely Stuff
People Skills
Becoming and Extroverted Introvert
Communication Skills
Especially For Managers
Especially for Employees
How to Make a Great Product
Appendix
- Edition: 3
- Published: August 26, 2011
- No. of pages (Paperback): 304
- Imprint: Newnes
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780123860019
- eBook ISBN: 9780123860026
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Darren Ashby
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Electronics Product Line Manager, ICON Fitness, one of the world's largest consumers of embedded chips, Salt Lake City, UT, USARead Electrical Engineering 101 on ScienceDirect