Bebop to the Boolean Boogie

Bebop to the Boolean Boogie
An Unconventional Guide to Electronics, 3rd Edition
Clive Maxfield
Newnes | 2009-01-02 | ISBN: 1856175073
568 pages | PDF | 6,7 MB

This entertaining and readable book provides a solid, comprehensive introduction to contemporary electronics. It's not a "how-to-do" electronics book, but rather an in-depth explanation of how today's integrated circuits work, how they are designed and manufactured, and how they are put together into powerful and sophisticated electronic systems.

In addition to the technical details, it's packed with practical information of interest and use to engineers and support personnel in the electronics industry. It even tells how to pronounce the alphabet soup of acronyms that runs rampant in the industry.

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Digital Video and Audio Broadcasting Technology

Digital Video and Audio Broadcasting Technology
A Practical Engineering Guide
Walter Fischer
Publisher: Springer | ISBN: 3642116116 | edition 2010
PDF | 827 pages | 8,1 mb

"Digital Video and Audio Broadcasting Technology – A Practical Engineering Guide" deals with all the most important digital television, sound radio and multimedia standards such as MPEG, DVB, DVD, DAB, ATSC, T-DMB, DMB-T, DRM and ISDB-T. The book provides an in-depth look at these subjects in terms of practical experience. In addition it contains chapters on the basics of technologies such as analog television, digital modulation, COFDM or mathematical transformations between time and frequency domains.

The attention in the respective field under discussion is focussed on aspects of measuring techniques and of measuring practice, in each case consolidating the knowledge imparted with numerous practical examples. This book is directed primarily at the specialist working in the field, on transmitters and transmission equipment, network planning, studio technology, playout centers and multiplex center technology and in the development departments for entertainment electronics or TV test engineering. Since the intire field of electrical communications technology is traversed in a wide arc, those who are students in this field are not excluded either.

The third edition of this well established reference work includes the new formats MPEG-4 und IPTV, and it already gives an outlook to the newest standards like DVB-SH and DVB-T2.

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Hands-On Electronics

Hands-On Electronics 
A Practical Introduction to Analog and Digital Circuits
Daniel M. Kaplan, Christopher G. White
Cambridge University Press | 2003-06-23 | ISBN: 0521815363
226 pages | PDF | 2 MB

Packed full of real circuits to build and test, Hands-on Electronics is an unique introduction to analog and digital electronics theory and practice. Ideal for teaching and self-study, the book's friendly style, clear illustrations and construction details encourage rapid and effective learning of analog and digital circuit design theory. All the major topics are covered including RC circuits, diodes, transistors, op-amps, oscillators, TTL logic, counters, D/A converters and more. It explains how to use the equipment needed for the examples (oscilloscope, multimeter and breadboard) together with pin-out diagrams and manufacturers' specifications for all the key components referred to in the book.

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Electrical Engineering 101

Electrical Engineering 101 

Everything You Should Have Learned in School...but Probably Didn't
  Second Edition: by Darren Ashby,

N..nes | 2008 | ISBN: 1856175065
204 pages | PDF | 3.22 MB

 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

 *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

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Power Electronics

Power Electronics (1st Edition)
McGraw-Hill  | 2010 | ISBN: 0073380679 

 512 pages | PDF | 12MB

Power Electronics is intended to be an introductory text in power electronics, primarily for the undergraduate electrical engineering student. The text is written for some flexibility in the order of the topics. Much of the text includes computer simulation using PSpice as a supplement to analytical circuit solution techniques.

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Understanding Electronic,

Understanding Electronic, 3rd edition
R. H. Warring, G. Randy Slone
Tab Books | 1989 | ISBN: 0071573763
375 pages | PDF | 12,4 MB

Now, revised with state-of-the-art information on all the modern advances in electronics, this classic sourcebook is more complete than ever! This is a thorough examination of dozens of components, including the latest photoelectronic and digital IC components. You'll learn exactly what each one is, what it looks like, what it does, and in what types of circuits it is used. With this type of basic groundwork in the practical side of electronics, the subject can be quite simple. To make the discussion more practical, there are 51 suggested working circuits you can build. Some of the many specific topics you'll find covered include:

Autotransformers
Field-effect transistors
Phase-shift oscillators
Digital systems ICs
Parallel-tuned circuits
Microprocessors
Variable resistive devices
Rectifiers
Bus-bar assemblies
Photovoltaic cells
The superheterodyne
Radio and Television

Novices and experienced experimenters alike will find this to be the most useful electronics book available. It has all the fundamentals of electronics practice combined with the latest electronics technology - all in one comprehensive sourcebook!

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The Illustrated Dictionary of Electronics

The Illustrated Dictionary of Electronics
PDF | 810 Pages | 6.97 MB

Continuing in the tradition of its best-selling predecessors, this updated dictionary of electronics terms covers a broader range of subjects in an easier-to-use format than any other source of its kind. No comparable reference offers such a vast range of definitions, abbreviations, acronyms, illustrations, schematics, diagrams, and conversion tables.

More than 28,000 definitions–plus over 1,000 clear and functional illustrations make the
Eighth Edition the ultimate reference for technicians, hobbyists, and students.


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Electronics Projects for Dummies

Electronics Projects for Dummies
408 pages | PDF | 12,7 MB

If you’ve caught the electronics bug, you’re ready to try all kinds of projects that will help you develop your skills while creating weird and wonderful gadgets. That’s what this book is about: providing projects that are fun and interesting as well as helping you find out about all kinds of electronic circuits and components.

Electronics Projects For Dummies is a great way to break into electronics or expand your electronics horizons. Here, we provide projects that allow you to dabble in using sound chips, motion detectors, light effects, and more. And all the projects are low voltage, so if you follow our safety advice, no electronics folks will be hurt in the process.

Electronics projects not only help you build useful and fun gadgets, but you pick up a lot of knowledge along the way about how various electronic parts work, how to read a circuit diagram, and how to use tools such as soldering irons and multimeters. So by using this book, you have fun and get some knowledge at the same time.

This book provides you with just what you need to get going in the fun world of electronics. It offers projects that you can build in a reasonable amount of time — and in most cases, for very little money!!!

Sound Projects like:
* to make lights dance to music,
* create a parabolic microphone to pick up sounds at a distance,
* make a wizard that talks when you push his buttons, and
* create your own AM radio.
Light projects like:
* light up a pumpkin by using a motion detector,
* create a light display that will make your next party rock, and
* build a go-kart that you direct by using an infrared remote control device.
Vibrations projects like:
* create a metal detector,
* a radio controlled vehicle that senses light and runs around a track, and
* a device that sits on your couch and raises a ruckus if your pet jumps on the cushion.
All Projects are nicely illustrated......


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101 Spy Gadgets for the Evil Genius

 101 Spy Gadgets for the Evil Genius
PDF | 260 Pages | 41.09 MB

Utilizing inexpensive, easily obtainable components, you can build the same information gathering, covert sleuthing devices used by your favorite film secret agent. Projects range from simple to sophisticated and come complete with a list of required parts and tools,
numerous illustrations, and step-by-step assembly instructions.

Projects include: scanners and radios, night vision devices, telephone devices, computer monitoring, audio eavesdropping, hidden cameras, video transmitters, and more...


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The Quintessential PIC Microcontroller

The Quintessential PIC Microcontroller

Publisher: Springer | ISBN: 185233942X | edition 2005

PDF | 506 pages | 7 mb

The Quintessential PIC Microcontroller looks at one of the central technologies in many embedded computer and communication systems: the microcontroller. It approaches microcontrollers as the "intelligence" of smart digital systems and gives readers the confidence to design, construct and program a real working system using the popular PIC device as the exemplar. Written specifically for students with no prior knowledge of computing, electronics, or logic design, it is ideally suited as a textbook for relevant modules on Computer Science and Electronic Engineering degree courses. It is also relevant to students carrying out project work at final year undergraduate and postgraduate level, and to those on conversion MScs.

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Adaptive Antennas for Wireless Communications

Adaptive Antennas for Wireless Communications 

George V. Tsoulos 

Wiley-IEEE Press; 1 edition | ISBN: 0780360168 | January 1, 2001 

 PDF (OCR) | 776 pages | 31.1 Mb

In the past decade, the wireless communications community recognized adaptive antennas as a core technology that would help existing systems overcome problems related to spectrum efficiency and provide a vehicle to achieve the ambitious requirements of next-generation networks. The communications industry has already begun to develop adaptive antenna systems for commercial use and at the same time is working with standardization institutes around the world to produce adaptive antenna-friendly standards.
In the past decade, the wireless communications community recognized adaptive antennas as a core technology that would help existing systems overcome problems related to spectrum efficiency and provide a vehicle to achieve the ambitious requirements of next-generation networks. The communications industry has already begun to develop adaptive antenna systems for commercial use and at the same time is working with standardization institutes around the world to produce adaptive antenna-friendly standards. 

Adaptive Antennas for Wireless Communications is a concise, detailed resource of information for all critical issues related to this technology and is compiled from the original published work of experts in the field. The extensive literature covers: Historical and background aspects Radio channel simulation techniques and characteristics Adaptive algorithm performance under a variety of conditions Adaptive antenna performance in different operational environments Design and implementation issues Experimental results Other issues such as network planning and recent novel techniques Adaptive Antennas for Wireless Communications is a valuable reference for helping consultants, researchers, communications professionals, academics, and students gain an in-depth understanding of adaptive antenna technology.

Electrical Engineering Adaptive Antennas for Wireless Communications In the past decade, the wireless communications community recognized adaptive antennas as a core technology that would help existing systems overcome problems related to spectrum efficiency and provide a vehicle to achieve the ambitious requirements of next-generation networks. The communications industry has already begun to develop adaptive antenna systems for commercial use and at the same time is working with standardization institutes around the world to produce adaptive antenna-friendly standards. Adaptive Antennas for Wireless Communications is a concise, detailed resource of information for all critical issues related to this technology and is compiled from the original published work of experts in the field. The extensive literature covers: * Historical and background aspects * Radio channel simulation techniques and characteristics * Adaptive algorithm performance under a variety of conditions * Adaptive antenna performance in different operational environments * Design and implementation issues * Experimental results * Other issues such as network planning and recent novel techniques Adaptive Antennas for Wireless Communications is a valuable reference for helping consultants, researchers, communications professionals, academics, and students gain an in-depth understanding of adaptive antenna technology.


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Digital Electronics: Principles, Devices and Applications

Digital Electronics: Principles, Devices and Applications
by Anil Kumar Maini; - Wiley | 2007-09-24 | ISBN: 0470032146
752 pages | PDF | 7,4 MB

The fundamentals and implementation of digital electronics are essential to understanding the design and working of consumer/industrial electronics, communications, embedded systems, computers, security and military equipment.

Devices used in applications such as these are constantly decreasing in size and employing more complex technology. It is therefore essential for engineers and students to understand the fundamentals, implementation and application principles of digital electronics, devices and integrated circuits. This is so that they can use the most appropriate and effective technique to suit their technical need.

This book provides practical and comprehensive coverage of digital electronics, bringing together information on fundamental theory, operational aspects and potential applications. With worked problems, examples, and review questions for each chapter, Digital Electronics includes:

# information on number systems, binary codes, digital arithmetic, logic gates and families, and Boolean algebra;

# an in-depth look at multiplexers, de-multiplexers, devices for arithmetic operations, flip-flops and related devices, counters and registers, and data conversion circuits;

# up-to-date coverage of recent application fields, such as programmable logic devices, microprocessors, microcontrollers, digital troubleshooting and digital instrumentation.

A comprehensive, must-read book on digital electronics for senior undergraduate and graduate students of electrical, electronics and computer engineering, and a valuable reference book for professionals and researchers.

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Digital Systems: Principles and Applications (8th Edition)

Digital Systems: Principles and Applications (8th Edition)
Publisher: Prentice Hall | Pages: 881 | 2000-05-26 

| ISBN 0130856347 | PDF | 20 MB

Tocci and Widmer use a block diagram approach to basic logic operations, enabling readers to have a firm understanding of logic principles before they study the electrical characteristics of the logic ICs. KEY TOPICS For each new device or circuit, the authors describe the principle of the operation, give thorough examples, and then show its actual application. An excellent reference on modern digital systems.

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Digital Audio Broadcasting: Principles and Applications

Digital Audio Broadcasting: Principles and Applications 

of DAB, DAB+ and DMB, 3rd Edition 

Publisher: Wiley | Pages: 452 | 2009-07-14 

 ISBN 0470510374 | PDF | 5 MB

The third edition of the book offers a comprehensive and fully updated overview of Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) and its services and applications. There are several new sections in the book, as well as a new chapter on Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB). The book contains all the latest updates on standards, which would be otherwise difficult to locate from various sources. This is the “must-have” handbook for engineers, developers and other professionals in the field

* The book on Digital Audio Broadcasting, now revised with latest standards and updates of all new developments
* The contents have been significantly updated from 2e (sections on audio coding, data services, receiver techniques, appendices on the status of introduction and frequencies etc)
* The book comes with up-to-date coverage of the latest standards, which would be difficult to find and understand from other sources
* Contains a new chapter on Digital Multimedia Broadcasting

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Antenna and EM Modeling with Matlab

Antenna and EM Modeling with Matlab
Sergey N. Makarov
Publisher: Wilеy-Intеrscience | 2002-07-04 | ISBN: 0471218766
PDF | 273 pages | 8.76 MB

An accessible and practical tool for effective antenna design
Due to the rapid development of wireless communications, the modeling of radiation and scattering is becoming more important in the design of antennas. Consequently, it is increasingly important for antenna designers and students of antenna design to have a comprehensive simulation tool.
Sergey Makarov's text utilizes the widely used Matlab(r) software, which offers a more flexible and affordable alternative to other antenna and electromagnetic modeling tools currently available. After providing the basic background in electromagnetic theory necessary to utilize the software, the author describes the benefits and many practical uses of the Matlab package. The text demonstrates how Matlab solves basic radiation/scattering antenna problems in structures that range from simple dipoles to patch antennas and patch antenna arrays. Specialized antenna types like fractal antennas and frequency selective surfaces are considered as well. Finally, the text introduces Matlab applications to more advanced problems such as broadband and loaded antennas, UWB pulse antennas, and microstrip antenna arrays.
For students and professionals in the field of antenna design, Antenna and EM Modeling with Matlab:
* Strikes an important balance between text and programming manual
* Provides numerous examples on how to calculate important antenna/target parameters
* Provides means for modifying existing codes for various individual projects

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Introduction to Simulink with Engineering Applications

Introduction to Simulink with Engineering Applications
Publisher: Orchard Publications | ISBN: 1934404101 | edition 2008 

 PDF | 716 pages | 11,6 mb

Written for students and practicing enginners, this book provides an introduction to the Simulink environment and libraries. Topics covered include math operations, model verification, signal routing, and ports and subsystems. Each chapter includes numerous application examples solved using Simulink. In addition, a brief introduction to MATLAB is included in an appendix.


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Electronics For You - Projects & Ideas

Electronics For You - Projects & Ideas
PDF | 205 Pages | 12.2 MB

This book contains Construction Projects and Circuits ideas published in Electronics for you
Magazines from January to December2000. All projects are clearly explained with circuit
diagrams and parts required. A valuable collection of Electronic circuits for Electronics
enthusiasts and students..


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Visual Basic for Electronic Engineering Application

Visual Basic for Electronic Engineering Application
PDF | 569 Pages | 6.91 MB
 

The goal of this book is to show you how you can write your own programs using Visual Basic. However, this is not ‘just another’ book on VB. The target group of this book is people building test setups in R&D environments.This book covers all the basic concept of visual
basic programming and is extremely useful for designing computer interface systems using visual basic.The book deals with all the hardware and software interfacing techniques and
all the example programs written included in the download.


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Build Your Own Low Power Transmitter

Build Your Own Low Power Transmitter
PDF | 305 Pages | 9.22 MB

Rudolf Graf and William Sheets have written a book containing twenty low-power (LP) transmitter projects, perfect for the electronics hobbyist and radio experimenter. Now that the FCC has changed its regulations about "pirate" transmissions, more and more people are setting up radio and video stations for broadcast from their homes.

Build Your Own Low- power Transmitters addresses applications for hobbyist broadcasting of AM, SSB, TV, FM Stereo and NBFM VHF-UHF signals with equipment the reader can build himself for thousands of dollars less than similar equipment sold on the retail market. The authors also fully explore the legal limits and ramifications of using the equipment as well as how to get the best performance for optimum range. The key advantage is referencing a low-cost source for all needed parts, including the printed circuit board, as well as the kit.


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