Op-Amps and Linear Integrated Circuits (4th Edition) Review

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(More customer reviews)The prose explanations are short and stilted, offering a minimun of circuit operational explanation. When the author reaches what I entrepet as writer's block, he refers the reader to an equation which is lenghty and difficult to understand.The equations often lack explanations as to how they are derived. They also lack explanations of what the new symbols in them represent. They would be much easier to understand if there was more prose explanation of how the equations were created and then how the equations were changed into simpler equations for solving. This appears to be a good reference for experienced engineers. It is not a good study text for newly learning students.

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This accurate and easy-to-understand book presents readers with the basic principles of operational amplifiers and integrated circuits—with a very practical approach.. A large number of examples, questions, problems, and practical circuit applications make it a valuable reference guide. Chapter topics include an introduction to, frequency response and negative feedback of op-amps—along with interpretation of data sheets and characteristics. Also covered are active filters and oscillators, comparators and converters, specialized IC applications and system projects..For professional design engineers, technologists, and technicians, with self-study interests, who need the ability to adapt to changing technology as new devices appear on the market.

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Introduction to Microelectronic Fabrication: Volume 5 of Modular Series on Solid State Devices (2nd Edition) Review

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(More customer reviews)It is an excellent book for beginners who need a good understanding of the basic unit processes associated with a standard microelectronic foundry. It gives a quick reference to almost everything in modern processing and refers to a variety of textbooks and journals for further information. In summary, this is the book you must have if you are in the semiconductor profession and require a quick but useful reference to almost everything in the business.

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This introductory book assumes minimal knowledge of the existence of integrated circuits and of the terminal behavior of electronic components such as resistors, diodes, and MOS and bipolar transistors. It presents to readers the basic information necessary for more advanced processing and design books. Focuses mainly on the basic processes used in fabrication, including lithography, oxidation, diffusion, ion implementation, and thin film deposition. Covers interconnection technology, packaging, and yield. Appropriate for readers interested in the area of fabrication of solid state devices and integrated circuits.

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Becoming an Electronics Technician: Securing Your High-Tech Future (4th Edition) Review

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(More customer reviews)"Becoming an Electronics Technician" contains everything you need to determine if being an electronics technician is for you and how best to go about learning how to be an electronics technician.
The book begins by covering what it means to be an electronics technician. This section describes the wide variety of work electronics technicians do, from medical electronics to industrial electronics and communications electronics to computer electronics and much more. Each of these different fields offer their own challenges and opportunities for excellent careers. The book continues with an overview of today's electronics workplace and look into the future, as well a review of what electronics technicians need to know to succeed. The introductory section closes with profiles of five actual electronics technicians, describing the kinds of challenges each faces.
The second section of the book discusses how to become an electronics technician. The various ways of gaining the required education are reviewed, followed by strategies for making the most of your classroom experience and things you can do beyond the classroom to prepare you to succeed as an electronics technician. There is an excellent discussion of the value of technician certifications and an entire chapter on information technology certifications, with emphasis on the A+ Certification. The section wraps up with advice on finding, getting, and keeping that important first electronics technician position.
The final section of "Becoming an Electronics Technician" introduces the reader to the electronics field. Starting with a discussion of the various methods of 'breadboarding' electronics circuits; a crucial step in learning how the circuits used in electronics devices work. The book continues with tips on troubleshooting circuits, information on how various electronic transducers work, and a short course on solid-state electronic components. There's an excellent chapter on electronics safety, from electrical shock to hazards from electronics tools and chemicals commonly used in electronics. In addition to a short discussion on surface mount technology and a wide range of electronics projects, the book contains an excellent review of circuit simulation software.
The author, Ronald A. Reis, teaches electronics at Los Angeles Valley College. He wrote the first edition of "Becoming an Electronics Technology" in 1993 and has updated it every few years as the electronics industry and economy has changed. The book is written in an engaging and clear style that makes it easy to understand.
Each chapter includes review questions, individual or group activities, and issue for class discussion. This gives the student a quick way to reinforce the material in the book and to delve further into the matters covered. Also, for those considering using this book for an introductory course on electronics, there is an instructor's manual.
All in all, this is an excellent book that does an outstanding job of helping one understand what the electronics technician profession is (and isn't). I strongly recommend this book for anyone interested in learning about the electronics and trying to determine if being an electronics technician might be for them.
Review by Mike Powers, Radideo.com Guide, June 2003

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This comprehensive and finely focused guide explains to beginning electronics students what it means to be—and to become—an electronics technician in today's world. It describes the role of an electronics technician, explains how to prepare to become an electronics technician (with a complete discussion of the study skills necessary to succeed as an electronics student), and tells how to secure a first electronics technician job. Material on the background of the field examines the history of the industry to better realize the opportunities of the future. Six chapters on electric circuits in Part III keeps readers interested by providing them with opportunities to "do"electronics. For any individual considering a career as an Electronics Technician.

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Modern Industrial Electronics, Fifth Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)it's a textbook. so far it seems ok. nothing special. Although I purchased this version while a newer version is out. I'd recommend buying the latest edition.

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This book provides an explanation of whole-system structures and relationships rather than isolated circuits or devices. It is committed to showing how the devices of modern electronics are applied in realistic industrial applications, and makes every effort to help you reach the skill level needed for carrying out your job responsibilities.It thoroughly examines a wide variety of systems—from PLCs to industrial robots—and includes a wealth of background information regarding the economic importance and/or environmental impact of the production process involved in the system.A book for the Industrial Electronics Technician or Engineering Technologist who want current information showing how the devices of modern electronics are applied in realistic industrial applications.

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Analog Integrated Circuits Applications Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great book. I am presently one of Jacobs' students and he is the best professor i have ever had. His reading material in this book is easy to read and very interesting. Most technical books are boring and hard to understand, but not this one. His teaching style is integrated in this book with excitement and wonderful theory. This book explains the OP AMP in detail along with power supplies, layout procedures, waveform generators, filters, non-linear circuits, and many more great concepts. Even if you are not taking the course, the book is an excellent reference.

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This book takes full advantage of the latest advances in analog integrated circuits, computer-aided design, electronic publishing, and the World Wide Web's implications for publication support and distribution. Coverage opens with an introduction to the operational amplifier integrated circuit, then presents chapters on amplifiers and feedback; digital control of analog functions; power supplies and ic regulators; operational amplifier characteristics; layout and fabrication of analog circuits; single supply amplifiers; waveform generators; active filters; and nonlinear circuits. For practicing analog integrated circuit designers and anyone interested in applications and design with analog integrated circuits.

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Digital System Design Using Field Programmable Gate Arrays Review

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(More customer reviews)an excellent book for people who are new to FPGA technology and digital design. This is a great book for EVERYONE! A must to have one BOOK

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This is the firstbook to offer a complete description of FPGAs andthe methods involved in using CAD design tools forimplementation of digital systems using FPGAs. Itcovers both general concepts of systems and logicdesign and specific issues related to FPGAsthemselves -- with reference to all existingtechnologies. Provides acomplete approach to digital systemsspecification, synthesis, implementation andprototyping. Outlines all steps in using FPGAtechnology in logic design -- from description ofthe problem to realization -- andcontainspractical, detailed examples throughout. For graduate and undergraduatestudents as well as professionals in the field ofdigital design.

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Mechatronics: A Multidisciplinary Approach (4th Edition) Review

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(More customer reviews)I think it would be impossible to cover the field of mechatronics in under six-hundred pages, although Bolton sure seems to come close. He covers a very decent spread of topics, providing basic concepts and equations, but no theory. You can probably gauge the depth with which topics are covered by looking over the contents of the book:
Sensors and Transducers, Signal Conditioning, Digital Signals, Digital Logic, Data Presentation Systems, Actuation Systems (Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Mechanical and Electrical), System Models, Dynamic Responses of Systems, System Transfer Functions, Frequency Response, Closed-Loop Controllers, Artificial Intelligence, Microprocessors, Programming (C and Assembly), Input/Output Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Communication Systems, Fault Finding, and even a review of Laplace Transforms and an introduction to MATLAB.
That's a lot of material for six hundred pages. And although some areas are skimmed over at frustratingly little depth, the sheer volume of good information makes this book an ideal reference. It certainly beats carrying around a dozen other books, and probably does just as good. Frankly, this book makes me want to sell back most (but not quite all) of my college textbooks which I kept as references.
One caveat, however, is that some sections seem to be good only as a tutorial. For example, the chapter on Data Presentation Systems is comprised almost entirely of concepts, and I don't see it having much reference value. While I doubt a reference for these systems could be written--that is, without covering specific models--some might only see it as extra weight. Still, I'm glad that Bolton included it, as it does its part to complete the picture.
Ultimately, I think almost anyone would benefit from this book. While I will be using it mostly as a reference (although there are areas from which I fully intend to learn new information), I believe it would also serve as an excellent start for anyone interested or otherwise engaged in the field, as an engineer, a technician, a hobbyist, or simply an admirer or enthusiast.

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This practical book presents a clear and comprehensive introduction toMechatronics and helpsstudents acquire the mix of skillsneeded to comprehend and design mechatronic systems.Comprehensive coverage Practical and applied approach End of chapter exercises help test understanding Numerous case-studies provide a ‘real-world' context

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Microprocessor and Microcontroller Fundamentals: The 8085 and 8051 Hardware and Software Review

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(More customer reviews)The book is beginner to intermediate level. It does a good job of descibing how the processor process information, decribes memory mapping vs I/O mapping with some good hardware examples to cover both. I use it a lot for reference. Covers the no-man land between soft and hardware well. All software is in assembly (off course).

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Short, concise, and easily-accessible, this book uses the 8085A microprocessor and 8051 microcontroller to explain the fundamentals of microprocessor architecture, programming, and hardware. It features only practical, workable designs so that readers can develop a complete understanding of the application with no frustrating gaps in the explanations. An abundance of real-life hardware, software, and schematic interpretation problems prepare readers to troubleshoot and trace signals through situations they will likely encounter on the job.

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Introduction to MultiSim for the DC/AC Course Review

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(More customer reviews)This book was useful in the completion of LABS in both my AC and DC analysis courses. Although printing was a little cheap so erasing and answers could easily take off print on the page so be careful.

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Introduction to MultiSIM, 1e, is a workbook that combines fundamental theory of dc and ac electronics with practical circuit analysis and simulation with MultiSIM. Featuring MultiSIM v. 9 and 10, it organizes material into forty manageable sections that offer a modular and flexible approach. Each section includes introductions, pre-labs, design verifications, application exercises, trouble shooting exercises and summaries that reinforce main concepts. Throughout the workbook basic electronics topics are introduced and reinforced using a practical MultiSIM tutorial.

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Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electric, Electronic, and Computer Systems (4th Edition) Review

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(More customer reviews)Its an excellant book to understand how cars work,it goes Through 26 chapters starts with safety then It explains different topics like electrical fundamental,electrical circuits and ohms law,charging system operation and diagnosis,Ignition system operation,computer fundamentals,lighting system and more showing many graphs and circuits you can answer review questions at the end of each topic and ASE certification type questions.In this book you will learn how to test charging system,ignition system,car sensors like oxsygen sensor,mass airflow sensor(MAF),throttle position sensor and more using a multimeter or a scan tool or a scope.

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Comprehensive, yet easy-to-read, this book includes both automotive electrical as well as engine performance topics all in one book. It presents principles and practices of diagnosis and troubleshooting of automotive electrical, electronic, and computer systems in a clear, concise format and at a level of detail that far exceeds most similar books. This book no longer comes with a CD-ROM.An interactive, multi-mediaprogram at www.pearsoned.com/autostudent , brings to life the sights and sounds of the "whys" and "hows" of all phases of diagnosis and troubleshooting. Focused on automotive electrical as well as engine performance topics, this book presents principles and practices of diagnosis and troubleshooting of automotive electrical, electronic, and computer systems, as well as service information and environmental concerns. Includes updated coverage on OBD 11, evaporative emissions and fuel injection plus scope testing of components, Gel and AGM batteries, as well as the latest coil-on-plug, waste spark, compression sensing and ion sensing ignition systems. For prospective and practicing Automotive Technicians.

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