Electrical Engineering 101 : Everything You Should Have Learned in School... but Probably Didn't (w/ CD)

by Ashby, Darren

• ISBN13: 9781856175067
• ISBN10: 1856175065
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-11-24
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann

Summary

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 101 Chapter 2: Basic Theory Chapter 3: Pieces Parts Chapter 4: The Real World Chapter 5: Tools Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Chapter 7: Touchy-Feely Stuff Appendix (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 engineers and provide a refresher for those with more experience *The accompanying CD-ROM contains a reference library of electronics information, with demo simulation software and engineering calculators

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
About the Author	p. xi
What Is Electricity Really?	p. 1
Chicken vs. Egg	p. 1
So What Is Electricity?	p. 2
The Atom	p. 2
Now What?	p. 5
A Preview of Things to Come	p. 10
It Just Seems Magical	p. 11
Three Things They Should Have Taught in Engineering 101	p. 13
Units Count!	p. 13
How to Visualize Electrical Components	p. 16
Learn an Intuitive Approach	p. 22
"Lego" Engineering	p. 25
Basic Theory	p. 29
Ohm's Law Still Works: Constantly Drill the Fundamentals	p. 29
It's About Time	p. 49
Beam Me Up?	p. 62
Keep It Under Control	p. 68
Pieces Parts	p. 75
Partially Conducting Electricity	p. 75
Power and Heat Management	p. 84
The Magical Mysterious Op-Amp	p. 89
Negative Feedback	p. 92
Positive Feedback	p. 97
It's Supposed to Be Logical	p. 102
Microprocessor/Microcontroller Basics	p. 115
Input and Output	p. 127
The Real World	p. 141
Bridging the Gap	p. 141
A-to-D and Back Again	p. 144
It Takes a Little D to A to Get a Little A to D	p. 146
Making Stuff Move: The Electromechanical World	p. 152
Maintaining Speed	p. 160
Some Other Types of Motors	p. 167
Power Supplies	p. 174
When Parts Aren't Perfect	p. 181
Robust Design	p. 187
Some of My Favorite Circuits	p. 193
Get Your Own-Here Are a Few	p. 197
Tools	p. 203
Making the Invisible Visible	p. 203
Simulators	p. 210
Soldering Irons	p. 213
People Tools	p. 218
Troubleshooting	p. 223
Getting Ready for the Hunt	p. 223
Ghost in the Machine: EMI	p. 230
Timing Is Everything	p. 233
Under Pressure	p. 234
Be Prepared for Surprises	p. 234
Code Junkies Beware	p. 241
Touchy-Feely Stuff	p. 245
People Skills	p. 245
Becoming an Extroverted Introvert	p. 252
Communication Skills	p. 259
Especially for Managers	p. 263
Especially for Employees	p. 269
How to Make a Great Product	p. 274
Glossary	p. 279
Index	p. 287
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