Saturday, June 16, 2007

The Resource Handbook of Electronics - Jerry Whitaker




Title: The Resource Handbook of Electronics
ISBN: 0849383536
Author: Jerry Whitaker
Publisher: CRC Press
Edition: (August 23, 2000)
Pages: 512 pages
URL: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=songstech-20&path=ASIN%2F0849383536
Summary:
Building upon the extensive resources of Whitaker\'s The Electronics Handbook, The Resource Handbook of Electronics offers the most complete collection of reference and tabular data available. It provides the data that engineers and technologists need in a clear, concise format that does away with detailed explanations and presents just the facts-the essential tables, charts, formulas, definitions, and equations with just enough detail to accomplish the task at hand.This one-stop reference covers a broad range of technologies, emphasizes practical applications, and provides references to more detailed information on important subjects. Its many topics include:
Properties of materials
Frequency bands and assignments
International standards and constants
Conversion factors
System engineering concepts
Common terms and abbreviations

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Programmable Logic Controllers : Programming Methods and Applications By John R. Hackworth



Programmable Logic Controllers : Programming Methods and Applications
By John R. Hackworth Frederick D. Hackworth

Summary:Most textbooks related to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) start with the basics of ladder logic, Boolean algebra, contacts, coils, and all the other aspects of learning to program PLCs. However, once they get more deeply into the subject, these books generally narrow the field of view to one particular manufacturer's unit (usually one of the more popular brands and models) and concentrate on programming that device with its capabilities and peculiarities. This is worthwhile if the desire is simply to learn to program that particular unit. However, after finishing the PLC course, most students will likely be employed designing, programming, and maintaining systems using PLCs of another brand or model or various machines with different PLC brands and models. We believe that it is more advantageous to approach the study of PLCs using a general language that provides a thorough knowledge of programming concepts which can be adapted to all controllers. This language would be based on a collection of different manufacturer types with generally the same programming technique and capability. Although it would be impossible to teach one programming language and technique that would be applicable to each and every programmable controller on the market, students can be given a thorough insight into programming methods with this general approach that will allow them to easily adapt to any PLC situation encountered. The goal of this text is to help the reader develop a good general working knowledge of programmable controllers while concentrating on relay ladder logic techniques and how the PLC is connected to external components in an operating control system. The text presents real-world programming problems that can be solved on any available programmable controller or PLC simulator. Later chapters relate to more advanced subjects that are more suitable for an advanced course in machine controls. Readers should have a thorough understanding of fundamental ac and do circuits, electronic devices (including thyristors) and a knowledge of basic logic gates, flip flops, Boolean algebra, and college algebra and trigonometry. Although a knowledge of calculus will enhance the understanding of closedloop controls, it is not required. We also hope that this text will serve as a technical reference for students and professionals.

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Practical electronics for inventors



Practical electronics for inventors
Paul Scherz

About the book :

An intuitive, applications-driven guide to electronics for engineers, hobbyists, and students--one that doesn't overload readers with technical detail. Chock-full of illustrations--over 750 hand-drawn images provide clear, detailed instructions on how to turn theoretical ideas into real-life gadgets. Covers integrated circuits (ICs), digital electronics, and various input/output devices; includes a complete chapter on the latest microcontrollers.

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Schaum's Outline of Electric Circuits

Schaum's Outline of Electric Circuits


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Schaum's Outline of Electric Circuits
ISBN: 0071393072
Author: Mahmood Nahvi / Joseph A. Edminister
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Edition: 4 edition (December 20, 2002) Language: English
Paperback: 400 pages
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The Art of Electronics - By Paul Horowitz


The Art of Electronics
By Paul Horowitz,&nbspWinfield Hill,
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • Number Of Pages: 1125
  • Publication Date: 1989-07-28
  • Sales Rank: 5216
  • ISBN / ASIN: 0521370957
  • EAN: 9780521370950
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
  • Studio: Cambridge University Press
Book Description: This is the thoroughly revised and updated second edition of the hugely successful The Art of Electronics. Widely accepted as the authoritative text and reference on electronic circuit design, both analog and digital, this book revolutionized the teaching of electronics by emphasizing the methods actually used by circuit designers -- a combination of some basic laws, rules of thumb, and a large bag of tricks. The result is a largely nonmathematical treatment that encourages circuit intuition, brainstorming, and simplified calculations of circuit values and performance. The new Art of Electronics retains the feeling of informality and easy access that helped make the first edition so successful and popular. It is an ideal first textbook on electronics for scientists and engineers and an indispensable reference for anyone, professional or amateur, who works with electronic circuits.

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