Reference Data for Engineers: Radio, Electronics, Computers and Communications Reference Data for Engineers is the most respected, reliable, and indispensable reference tool for technical professionals around the globe. Written by professionals for professionals, this book is a complete reference for engineers, covering a broad range of topics. It is the combined effort of 96 engineers, scientists, educators, and other recognized specialists in the fields of electronics, radio, computer, and communications technology.By providing an abundance of information on essential, need-to-know topics without heavy emphasis on complicated mathematics, Reference Data for Engineers is an absolute "must-have" for every engineer who requires comprehensive electrical, electronics, and communications data at his or her fingertips. Featured in the Ninth Edition is updated coverage on intellectual property and patents, probability and design, antennas, power electronics, rectifiers, power supplies, and properties of materials. Useful information on units, constants and conversion factors, active filter design, antennas, integrated circuits, surface acoustic wave design, and digital signal processing is also included. The Ninth Edition also offers new knowledge in the fields of satellite technology, space communication, microwave science, telecommunication, global positioning systems, frequency data, and radar.* Widely acclaimed as the most practical reference ever published for a wide range of electronics and computer professionals, from technicians through post-graduate engineers.* Provides a great way to learn or review the basics of various technologies, with a minimum of tables, equations, and other heavy math. |
Contents
| 1-1 | |
| 2-1 | |
Chapter 3 Units Constants and Conversion Factors | 3-1 |
Chapter 4 Properties of Materials | 4-1 |
Chapter 5 Components or Parts | 5-1 |
Chapter 6 Fundamentals of Networks | 6-1 |
Chapter 7 Fourier Waveform Analysis | 7-1 |
Chapter 8 Filters Simple Bandpass Design | 8-1 |
Chapter 26 Computer Communications Networks | 26-1 |
Chapter 27 Satellite and Space Communications | 27-1 |
Chapter 28 DiscreteTime Signal Processing | 28-1 |
Chapter 29 Transmission Lines | 29-1 |
Chapter 30 Waveguides and Resonators | 30-1 |
Chapter 31 Scattering Matrices | 31-1 |
Chapter 32 Antennas | 32-1 |
Chapter 33 ElectromagneticWave Propagation | 33-1 |
Chapter 9 Filters ModemNetworkTheory Design | 9-1 |
Chapter 10 Active Filter Design | 10-1 |
Chapter 11 Attenuators | 11-1 |
Chapter 12 Measurements and Analysis | 12-1 |
Chapter 13 MagneticCore Transformers and Reactors | 13-1 |
Chapter 14 Power ElectronicsRectifiers Filters and Power Supplies | 14-1 |
Chapter 15 Feedback Control Systems | 15-1 |
Chapter 16 Electron Tubes | 16-1 |
Chapter 17 Power GridTube Circuits | 17-1 |
Chapter 18 Semiconductors and Transistors | 18-1 |
Chapter 19 Transistor Circuits | 19-1 |
Chapter 20 Integrated Circuits | 20-1 |
Chapter 21 Optoelectronics | 21-1 |
Chapter 22 Optical Communications | 22-1 |
Chapter 23 Analog Communications | 23-1 |
Chapter 24 Digital Communications | 24-1 |
Chapter 25 Information Theory and Coding | 25-1 |
Chapter 34 Radio Noise and Interference | 34-1 |
Chapter 35 Broadcasting Cable Television and Recording System Standards | 35-1 |
Chapter 36 Radar | 36-1 |
Chapter 37 Radio Navigation Systems | 37-1 |
Chapter 38 Common Carrier Transmission | 38-1 |
Chapter 39 Switching Networks and Traffic Concepts | 39-1 |
Chapter 40 Electroacoustics | 40-1 |
Chapter 41 Lasers | 41-1 |
Chapter 42 Computer Organization and Programming | 42-1 |
Chapter 43 Logic Design | 43-1 |
Chapter 44 Probability and Statistics | 44-1 |
Chapter 45 Reliability and Life Testing | 45-1 |
Chapter 46 Cellular Telecommunications Systems | 46-1 |
Chapter 47 Mathematical Equations | 47-1 |
Chapter 48 Mathematical Tables | 48-1 |
Chapter 49 Miscellaneous Data | 49-1 |
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