Electrical Engineering: Principles and Applications

by Allan R. Hambley

The author's approach is to solve real problems and show connections between basic principles and advanced applications, especially those closely related to other engineering fields. This edition introduces several timely new topics and a number of innovative learning features. It is written for users rather than designers of circuits, electronics, and electrical machines. Material on Microcomputers now emphasizes embedded systems and the Motorola 68HC11 microcontroller. Covers computer-based instrumentation systems including LabVIEW; Field-Effect Transistors to emphasize MOS devices; and material on Digital Systems is discussed directly after circuit analysis. Book includes an Appendix of Practice Problems for Fundamentals of Engineering Licensing Exam. Illustrating the importance of electrical engineering concepts in other fields, boxed articles include topics such as anti-knock signal-processing circuits for internal combustion engines, a cardiac pacemaker, the use of Global Positioning System in surveying, batteries for electric/hybrid vehicles, and signal-processing for automotive-ignition control. Two CDs included contain an evaluation version of LabVIEW™ and the student version of PSpice with the example files discussed in the book. Provides a reference for engineers with a solid foundation in the basics of circuits, digital systems, analog electronics, and electromechanics.

Genres: Textbooks, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, College, Technology, Physics

846 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1996

Reviews

[Richard · Rating 2 out of 5]

hardly any solutions to the practice problems and you have to go online to access them. has a nice minimalistic design tho

[DJ · Rating 1 out of 5]

An awful book but a good didactic opportunity.

This book is a manifestation of the failure of education systems to inspire creativity and passion in students. It commits the mortal sin of "black boxing" everything and asking students to simply "plug and chug." Its explicit goal is to enable students to pass their engineering exams, so instead of offering understanding, it instead focuses on rote problem solving.

If your goal is weasel your way into a job that you hate and are unqualified for, buy this book, barely pass your exams, and in twenty years, look back on your miserable life and wonder what's wrong with the world.

If your goals include understanding, inventing and creating, or pursuing your passion, buy something else.

This book is an insult to humanity.

[Hoa Le · Rating 1 out of 5]

it's ok

[Brian Cham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very dry and straightforward textbook (aren't they all?) that is dense with equations and graphs. Helpful for looking up areas you are having trouble with, but not good for learning from.

[gawain · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the only textbook I've actually read for a STEM class. It's alright, my prof was better at explaining things than the book is, but hey, at least I actually cracked it open and read a few chapters!

[Satish Tak · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good

[alxomnm · Rating 5 out of 5]

chapter 15

[Xue Meng]

good

[Shiva Kumar]

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