Electronics and communications engineering Books

Book SynopsisFrom the electronic nose and the intelligent ear to the modern ink jet nozzle, the applications of smart devices incorporating microsensors are increasing rapidly. Microsensors are miniature devices that convert a non--electrical quantity into an electrical signal. By integrating a microsensor with a microprocessor, a smart sensor is produced.Table of ContentsIntroduction Electronic Materials and Processing MEMS Materials and their Preparation Standard Microelectronic Technologies Silicon Micromachining:Bulk Silicon Micromachining: Surface Microstereolithography for MEMS Microsensors Introduction to SAW Devices Surface Acoustic Waves in Solids IDT Microsensor Parameter Measurement IDT Microsensor Fabrication IDT Microsensors MEMS-IDT Microsensors Smart Sensors and MEMS Appendices Index

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Book SynopsisPresents a treatment of fundamental aspects of the generation, transfer and detection of optical and infra-red radiation. Emphasis placed on practical aspects of radiometry in detection. Discusses formal principles of radiometry, signal-to-noise considerations in the detection of optical radiation, and the operation of various radiation detectors. Includes tables and graphs of blackbody functions.Table of ContentsElectromagnetic Radiation. Radiometry. Theory of Blackbody Radiation. Applications of Blackbody Radiation Theory. Advanced Topics in Radiometry. Photometry and Vision. Radiation Detectors. Noise in the Detection Process. Photoemissive Detectors. Photoconductive Detectors. Photovoltaic Detectors. Coherent Detection. Thermal Detectors. Fluctuations of the Radiation Field. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe accurate measurement of temperature is a vital parameter in many fields of engineering and scientific practice. Responding to emerging trends, this classic reference has been fully revised to include coverage of the latest instrumentation and measurement methods.Table of ContentsTemperature Scales and Classification of Thermometers Non-Electric Thermometers Thermoelectric Thermometers Resistance Thermometers Semiconductor Thermometers Fibre Optic Thermometers Quartz, Ultrasonic and Noise Thermometers and Distributed Parameter Sensors Pyrometers Classification and Radiation Laws Manually Operated Pyrometers Automatic Pyrometers Practical Applications of Pyrometers Conditioning of Temperature Sensor Output Signals Computerised Temperature Measuring Systems Imaging of Temperature Fields of Solids Dynamic Temperature Measuement Temperature Measurment of Solid Bodies by Contact Method Temperature Measurement of Fluids Temperature Measurment of Transparent Solid Bodies Temperature Measurement of Moving Bodies Temperature Measurement in Industral Appliances Temperature Measurement in Medicine Calibration and Testing of Temperature Measuring Instruments Auxiliary Tables Author and Organisation Index Subject Index

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Book SynopsisThis practical handbook provides communication systems engineers with guidance in the application of error-control coding. It emphasizes the fundamental concepts of coding theory while minimizing the use of mathematical tools...demonstrates the role of coding in communication system design...shows the performance gains achievable with coding...illustrates how codes should be used and how to select the right code parameters...discusses the decoding techniques that should be considered and how they are implemented...and examines how detailed performance results are obtained.Table of ContentsReliable Transmission of Digital Information. Some Fundamentals and Simple Block Codes. Algebra of Linear Block Codes. Binary Cyclic Codes and BCH Codes. Decoding Techniques for Binary BCH Codes. Nonbinary BCH Codes and Reed-Solomon Codes. The Performance of Linear Block Codes with Bounded-DistanceDecoding. Introduction to Convolutional Codes. Maximum Likelihood Decoding of Convolutional Codes SequentialDecoding. Applications of Error-Control Coding. Appendixes. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisFiber optic transmission is the technology of transmitting data through fiber optic cables. This book provides the reader with a self-contained treatment of all the theory and design criteria needed to design high-speed and multi-wavelength fiber optic communications systems. Volume I covers optical propagation theory.Table of ContentsPreface. Book Organization. 1. Introductory Concepts. Components and Design Issues for a Multigigabit Link over Multimode Fiber. 1.1 Introduction. 1.2 Multimode Optical Fibers. 1.3 Semiconductor Laser Sources. 1.4 Offset Launch Conditions. 1.5 Optical Receivers. 1.6 Signal Compensation Techniques. 1.7 Conclusions and Recommendations. 1.8 Optical Fiber Transmission Standards. 2. Conductive Transmission Lines. A Simplified Attenuation Model. 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 The Attenuation Model. 2.3 Design Applications. 2.4 Impulse Response. 2.5 Conclusions. 3. Principles of Multimode Optical Fiber. Theory and Modeling Issues for Multigigabit Transmission Links. 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 The Graded Refractive Index. 3.3 Modal Theory of Graded Index Fiber. 3.4 Theory of the Modal Impulse Response. 3.5 Linear Propagation Regime. 3.6 The Optimum Refractive Index. 3.7 Physics of the Chromatic Dispersion. 3.8 Waveguide Dispersion. 3.9 Frequency Chirping. 3.10 Higher-Order Linear Dispersion. 3.11 The Gaussian Model. 4. Theory of Chromatic Response. Modeling Light Source Effect in Multigigabit Transmission Links. 4.1 Introduction and Outline. 4.2 Theory of Chromatic Impulse Response. 4.3 The Chromatic Impulse Response Model. 4.4 Moments of Chromatic Impulse Response. 4.5 Conclusions and Remarks. 5. Theory of Multimode Response. Application to Multigigabit Transmission Links. 5.1 Introduction and Outline. 5.2 Moments of Modal Impulse Response. 5.3 Theory of Multimode Impulse Response. 5.4 The Multimode Impulse Response Model. 5.5 Theory of Multimode Frequency Response. 5.6 Summary and Conclusions. 6. Gaussian Approximation and Applications. Link Bandwidth Calculations. 6.1 The Gaussian Model Approximation. 6.2 Comparing Engineering Solutions. 6.3 Comparison with Transmission Lines. 6.4 Conclusions and Remarks. 7. Multimode Fiber Selected Topics. Impairments and Methods for Multigigabit Transmission Links. 7.1 Impulse Response and Modal Bandwidth. 7.2 Modal Theory of the Step-Index Fiber. 7.3 Mode Power and Launch Conditions. 7.4 Conclusions. 8. The Optical Link Model. Modeling the Optical Channel Behavior for Multigigabit Transmission. 8.1 Introduction. 8.2 System Models and Assumptions. 8.3 The Optical Transmitter. 8.4 Intersymbol Interference. 8.5 The Optical Receiver. 8.6 Conclusions. 9. Principles of Electronic Dispersion Compensation. Concepts and Limitations Applied to Multimode Fiber Transmission. 9.1 Introduction. 9.2 The Optical Decision Process. 9.3 Principles of Linear Equalization. 9.4 Conclusions. 10. Decision Feedback Equalization. Expanding Multimode Fiber Capabilities. 10.1 Introduction. 10.2 Principles of Digital Equalization. 10.3 The Optical Power Penalty. 10.4 The Channel Metric. 10.5 DFE Architectures. 10.6 Conclusions. 11. Transmission Experiments. Deploying Multigigabit Transmission Experiments over Multimode Fiber. 11.1 Introduction. 11.2 Measurement Outline. 11.3 Measurement Setup. 11.4 Polarization Effects in Multimode Fiber. 11.5 Source and Receiver Characterization. 11.6 The Benchmark Multimode Fiber. 11.7 A Simple Optical Link Emulator. 11.8 Polarization Measurements at 10 GbE. 11.9 EDC Measurements over MMF. 11.10 Concluding Remarks. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisOptical Radiation Detectors, Eustace L. Dereniak and Devon G.Crowe Offers a comprehensive, integrated treatment of optical radiationdetectors, discussing their capabilities and limitations.Background material on radiometry, noise sources, and detectorphysics is introduced, followed by more detailed discussions ofphoton detectors, thermal detectors, and charge transfer arrays ofdetectors.Table of ContentsRadiometry. Introduction to Detector Physics and Nomenclature. Photovoltaic Detection Theory. Photoconductors. Photoemissive Detector Theory. Thermal Detectors and Thermopiles. Bolometers. Pyroelectric Detectors. Charge Transfer Devices. Appendixes. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis title describes the technical architecture and components that can be integrated in order to provide a comprehensive and robust infrastructure on which to build successful e-Business. It bridges the gap between the fundamentals and the broader business models of e-business.Trade Review"...outlines the many components to consider when building a retail business on-line..." (Reference Research Book News, November 2001) *** Rating "overall the book is an easy read, and compared with similar books it is good value for money" (The Computer Bulletin - BCS, March 2002)Table of ContentsDedication. Preface. Introduction to eBusiness. ELECTRONIC RETAILING. The Principles of Electronic Retailing. Retailing Network Technologies. Retail Terminals. The Retail (eCommerce) Server. CREATING eBUSINESS. eBusiness Systems Architecture. Managing eBusiness Knowledge. TRUST, SECURITY AND ELECTRONIC MONEY. Trust. Security. Electronic Money. SERVICE, SUPPLY AND MARKETING. Service and Support. Supply Chain Management. Electronic Marketing. Appendix A: ePeople: Choosing the Team. Appendix B: eBusiness: The Future. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisPLaSM is a general purpose functional language to compute with geometry. This book shows that such geometric code can be surprisingly compact and easy to write. It introduces the basic programming with PLaSM and algebraic and geometric foundations of shape modeling, the foundations of computer graphics, and more.Trade Review"...an ambitious text that covers a lot of ground...very suitable for postgraduate research and teaching..." (Computer-Aided Design, 2004)Table of ContentsPreface. I Programming and Geometry. Introduction to FL and PlaSM. Geometric programming. Elements of linear algebra. Elements of polyhedral geometry. Elements of differential geometry. II Graphics. Affine transformations. Graphic primitives. Hierarchical structures. Graphic pipelines. Viewing and rendering. III Modeling. Parametric curves. Parametric surfaces and solids. Basic solid modeling. Dimension-independent PLaSM operators. Motion modeling. Appendix A: Definition of MyFont. Appendix B: PLaSM libraries. Appendix C: References. Index.

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Book SynopsisMicrowave devices, circuits and subsystems are used in modern microwave communication systems. These include fixed and mobile microwave communications services as well as terrestrial cellular applications. Volume 1 in this two-volume series provides an up-to-date and comprehensive reference to these communications.Trade Review"…this book is a good reference for [the] microwave engineering community." (IEEE Circuits & Devices Magazine, November/December 2006)Table of ContentsList of contributors. Preface. 1. Overview of the Book (I.A. Glover, S.R. Pennock and P.R. Shepherd). 1.1 Introduction. 1.2 RF Devices. 1.3 Signal Transmission and Network Methods. 1.4 Amplifiers. 1.5 Mixers. 1.6 Filters. 1.7 Oscillators and Frequency Synthesisers. 2. RF Devices: Characteristics and Modelling (A. Suarez and T. Fernandez). 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Semiconductor Properties 2.3 P-N Junction. 2.4 The Schottky Diode. 2.5 PIN Diodes. 2.6 Step-Recovery Diodes. 2.7 Gunn Diodes. 2.8 IMPATT Diodes. 2.9 Transistors. References. 3. Signal Transmission, Network Methods and Impedance Matching (N.J. McEwan, T.C. Edwards, D. Dernikas and I.A. Glover). 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 Transmission Lines: General Considerations. 3.3 The Two-Conductor Transmission Line: Revision of Distributed Circuit Theory. 3.4 Loss, Dispersion, Phase and Group Velocity. 3.5 Field Theory Method for Ideal TEM Case. 3.6 Microstrip. 3.7 Coupled Microstrip Lines. 3.8 Network Methods. 3.9 Impedance Matching. 3.10 Network Analysers. 3.11 Summary. References. 4. Amplifier Design (N.J. McEwan and D. Dernikas). 4.1 Introduction. 4.2 Amplifier Gain Definitions. 4.3 Stability. 4.4. Broadband Amplifier Design. 4.5 Low Noise Amplifier Design. 4.6 Practical Circuit Considerations. 4.7 Computer-Aided Design (CAD). References. 5. Mixers: Theory and Design (A. Tazon and L. de la Fuente). 5.1 Introduction. 5.2 General Properties. 5.3 Devices for Mixers. 5.4 Non-Linear Analysis. 5.5 Diode Mixer Theory. 5.6 FET Mixers. 5.7 IF Amplifier. 5.8 Single-Balanced FET Mixers. 5.9 Double-Balanced FET Mixers. 5.10 Harmonic Mixers. 5.11 Monolithic Mixers. References. 6. Filters (A Mediavilla). 6.1 Introduction. 6.2 Filter Fundamentals. 6.3 Mathematical Filter Responses. 6.4 Low Pass Prototype Filter Design. 6.5 Filter Impedance and Frequency Scaling. 6.6 Elliptic Filter Transformation. 6.7 Filter Normalisation. 7. Oscillators, Frequency Synthesisers and PLL Techniques (E. Artal, J.P. Pascal and J. Portilla). 7.1 Introduction. 7.2 Solid State Microwave Oscillators. 7.3 Negative Resistance Diode Oscillators. 7.4 Transistor Oscillators. 7.5 Voltage-Controlled Oscillators. 7.6 Oscillator Characterisation and Testing, 7.7 Microwave Phase Locked Oscillators. 7.8 Subsystems for Microwave Phase Locked Oscillators (PLOs). 7.9 Phase Noise. 7.10 Examples of PLOs. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe VHDL Reference: The essential guide for students and professionals working in computer hardware design and synthesis. The definitive guide to VHDL, this book combines a comprehensive reference of the VHDL syntax with tutorial and workshop materials that guide the reader through the principles of digital hardware design.Trade Review"...combines a comprehensive reference of the VHDL syntax with tutorial and workshop materials that guide readers through the principles f digital hardware design." (SciTech Book News, Vol. 26, No. 2, June 2002)Table of ContentsVHDL TUTORIAL. VHDL: Overview and Application Field. VHDL Language and Syntax. Synthesis. Simulation. Project Management. VHDL-AMS TUTORIAL. VHDL-AMS. VHDL WORKSHOP. VHDL Working Environment. Exercises. REFERENCE. Design Entities and Configurations. Subprograms and Packages. Types. Declarations. Specification. Names. Expressions. Sequential Statements. Concurrent Statements. Miscellaneous. Elaboration and Simulation. Lexical Elements. Predefined Attributes. Package STANDARD. Package TEXTIO. BNF. Literature. Index.

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Book SynopsisA handbook stressing the enduring theoretical principles of the design of measurement systems. The material is organized to correspond to the sequence in which a management system is first conceived, then designed, built, installed, and maintained. Includes the latest information on digital signals, pattern recognition, digital data networks and feedback systems design, and focus on the problem of extracting signals in the presence of noise sources at any useful depth.Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: PRESSURES FOR CHANGE. General Principles of Formation in Measurement Science andTechnology (L. Finkelstein). Condition Monitoring (A. Baldin). DEVELOPING TECHNOLOGIES. Microelectronics in Instrumentation (M. Haskard). Fiber Optics in Instrumentation (R. Spooncer). ADVANCES IN DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES. Computer Aided Engineering of Instrumentation (N. Hancock). Active and Passive Role of Materials in Measurement Systems (W.Duckworth, et al.). Intelligent Instruments (S. Howell & S. Hamilton). Index.

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Book SynopsisDetails the basic theory of polynomial and fractional representation methods for algebraic analysis and synthesis of linear multivariable control systems. It also serves as a self-contained treatise of the mathematical theory so that results and techniques of the ``state space approaches'''' for regular and singular systems appear as special cases of a general theory covering the wider class of PMDs of linear systems. Among the topics covered are: real rational vector spaces and rational matrices, pole and zero structure of rational matrices at infinity, proper and omega stable rational fuctions and matrices.Table of ContentsReal Rational Vector Spaces and Rational Matrices. Polynomial Matrix Models of Linear Multivariable Systems. Pole and Zero Structure of Rational Matrices at Infinity. Dynamics of Polynomial Matrix Models. Proper and Omega-Stable Rational Functions and Matrices. Feedback System Stability and Stabilization. Some Algebraic Design Problems. Notations. Appendices. Index.

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Book SynopsisGeared to the usersa needs, this work provides comprehensive coverage of the main techniques and methods necessary to construct a self--tuning and self--adaptive system.Table of ContentsSYSTEM IDENTIFICATION FOR SELF-TUNING. System and Signal Models. Recursive Estimation. Using Recursive Estimators. Computational Alternatives for Recursive Estimation. Convergence Analysis for Recursive Algorithms. SELF-TUNING CONTROLLERS. Pole Assignment Control. Minimum Variance Control. Multistage Predictive Control. SELF-TUNING SIGNAL PROCESSING. Prediction. Self-Tuning Filters. SPECIAL TOPICS. Two-Dimensional Self-Tuning Algorithms. Self-Tuning Extremum Control. Frequency Domain Self-Tuning. Appendix. Index.

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Book SynopsisA topical introduction on the ability of artificial neural networks to not only solve on-line a wide range of optimization problems but also to create new techniques and architectures. Provides in-depth coverage of mathematical modeling along with illustrative computer simulation results.Table of ContentsMathematical Preliminaries of Neurocomputing. Architectures and Electronic Implementation of Neural Network Models. Unconstrained Optimization and Learning Algorithms. Neural Networks for Linear, Quadratic Programming and Linear Complementarity Problems. A Neural Network Approach to the On-Line Solution of a System of Linear Algebraic Equations and Related Problems. Neural Networks for Matrix Algebra Problems. Neural Networks for Continuous, Nonlinear, Constrained Optimization Problems. Neural Networks for Estimation, Identification and Prediction. Neural Networks for Discrete and Combinatorial Optimization Problems. Appendices. Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisFoundations and Industrial Applications of Microwaves and Radio Frequency Fields Physical and Chemical Processes G. Roussy Universite de Nancy 1, France J. A. Pearce University of Texas at Austin, USA This book presents microwave and radio frequency techniques from the point of view of industrial applications, with special attention to electromagnetic energy and material interaction at the microscopic level. Starting with a review of the complete set of macroscopic governing equations--including conduction processes--it then addresses microscopic interaction effects, describing many results from spectroscopic studies. Finally, industrial applications, including the emerging new field of microwave catalysis, are addressed. The technology presented is applied in the mineral, textile, paper, ceramic, chemical and last, but not least, the food industry.Table of ContentsELECTRICAL ASPECTS. Governing Electromagnetic and Thermal Field Relations. Radio Frequency and Microwave Transmission. Microwave and Radio Frequency Circuit Design. High Power Applicators and Loads. Instrumentation and Measurement Methods. MATERIAL ASPECTS. Introduction to the Macroscopic Theory of Dielectrics. Dynamic Aspects. Generalization of Dielectric Relaxation in Real Materials. PROCESSING ASPECTS. Theoretical Models and Experimental Methods in High Power DensityElectromagnetic Fields. Electromagnetic Processing of Homogeneous Materials at High PowerDensity. Electromagnetic Processing of Heterogeneous Materials at High PowerDensity. Microwave-Enhanced Catalysis. Index.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive and extensive study of the latest research in control systems for marine vehicles. Demonstrates how the implementation of mathematical models and modern control theory can reduce fuel consumption and improve reliability and performance. Coverage includes ocean vehicle modeling, environmental disturbances, the dynamics and stability of ships, sensor and navigation systems. Numerous examples and exercises facilitate understanding.Table of ContentsModeling of Marine Vehicles. Environmental Disturbances. Stability and Control of Underwater Vehicles. Dynamics and Stability of Ships. Automatic Control of Ships. Control of High-Speed Craft. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisAn in-depth treatment of the transient stability problem, its physical description and formulation. Discusses methods for transient stability analysis, sensitivity assessment and control. Considers conventional and non-conventional techniques including direct and artificial intelligence, system theory, load modeling, evaluation of machine parameters, saturation effects and pattern recognition approaches. Features practical examples and simulation results.Table of ContentsSynchronous Machines--Mathematical Description. Modeling of Power Systems for Stability Studies. Conventional Methods of Analysis. Lyapunov-Like Direct Methods. Extended Equal-Area Criterion. Decision Tree Transient Stability Method. Composite Electromechanical Distance Method. Appendices. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisProvides the reader with memory fundamentals as well as directions for future research. Examines memory history, current memory technology and offers a glimpse at the future of memories.Table of ContentsThe Strategic Nature of Semiconductor Memories. The Basics of Memories: Market, Technology and Product. Trends in Memory Applications. Memory Device and Process Technology. Basic Memory Architecture and Cell Structure. Dynamic Random Access Memory Trends--4k to 256Mb. Application-Specific DRAMs. Trends in Static RAMs. Future, Fast and Application-Specific SRAMs. MOS ROMs, PROMs and EPLDs. Field Alterable ROMs I: EPROM, OTP, and Flash Memories. Field Alterable ROMs 2: EEPROM, EAROM, NV-RAM. Packaging--Single, Module and Wafer Scale Integration. Memory Electrical and Reliability Testing. Yield, Cost and the Modern Factory. Memory Trends in the Future. Index.

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Book SynopsisExplains and discusses how human speakers and listeners process speech and language. Focuses on those elements of current research which have the most bearing on future developments in the production of truly natural-sounding speech and the reliable recognition of continuous speech. Presents a concise and clear introduction to this increasingly complex and interdisciplinary field.Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: Fundamentals of Phonetic Science (E. Keller). Prosodic Aspects of Speech (S. Werner & E. Keller). Pauses and the Temporal Structure of Speech (B. Zellner). STATE OF THE ART (E. Keller & J. Caelen). Text-to-Speech Synthesis: An Introduction and a Case Study (B.Pfister & C. Traber). Formant Synthesis (T. Styger & E. Keller). CHALLENGES (E. Keller & J. Caelen). The Prediction of Vowel Systems: Perceptual Contrast and Stability(L.-J. Boe, et al.). Semantic and Pragmatic Prediction of Prosodic Structures (G.Caelen-Haumont). Multimodal Human-Computer Interface (J. Caelen). Index.

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Book SynopsisNoise theory is continuing to gain momentum as a leading topic.Developments in the field are proving increasingly important to theelectronics engineer or researcher specialising in communicationsand microwave engineering. This text provides a comprehensiveoverview of noise theory in linear and nonlinear circuits andserves as a practical guide for engineers designing circuits wherenoise is a significant factor. Features include: * A practical approach to the design of noise circuits * Graphical representations of noise quantities * Definition of all noise quantities for both active and passivecircuits * Formulae for the conversion of different sets of noiseparameters * Equations derived for the overall noise parameters of embeddednoisy networks * Determination of Volterra transfer functions of nonlinearmulti-port networks containing multi-dimensionalnonlinearities * Analysis of noise theory in nonlinear networks based on themultiTable of ContentsLINEAR SYSTEMS. Some Milestones in the Development of Noise Theory. Noise in One-Ports. Noise Characteristics of Multi-Ports. Noise Parameters. Noise Measure and Graphic Representations. Noise of Embedded Networks. NON-LINEAR SYSTEMS. Noise in Non-Linear Systems: Theory. Noise in Non-Linear Systems: Examples and Conclusion. Multi-Port Volterra Transfer Functions. Appendices.

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Book SynopsisDivided into two parts, this work begins with preliminary comments regarding the definition of "surface phases" and briefly describes the basics of two-dimensional crystallography, including background information about the formation and characterization of surface phases on silicon.Table of ContentsPRELIMINARY COMMENTS. Preliminary Comments. REVIEW OF SURFACE PHASES ON SILICON. Atomically-Clean Silicon Surfaces. Adsorbates on Silicon Surfaces. Supplements. Index.

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Book SynopsisWith a strong emphasis on applications of intelligent control, this extremely accessible book covers the fundamentals, methodologies, architectures and algorithms of automatic control systems.Table of ContentsFundamental Techniques for Intelligent Control. Learning Strategies and Algorithms. System Modeling and Estimation. Dynamic Controls. Optimization Control Techniques. Multivariate Statistics and Quality Control. Fault Detection and Diagnosis. Appendix. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisOffering a new perspective on a growing field, the text explores the many hardware implications of fuzzy logic based circuits. As use of AI increases, so the VLSI area of circuits is becoming a growth subject. The text surveys fuzzy set theory before moving on to cover a range of nonstandard solutions for fuzzy logic VLSI circuits. An overview of future trends is included plus practical examples from the authors'' research which will enhance the reader''s understanding of the topic. This is the first book on hardware aspects of fuzzy systems which offers a mixture of classical work and the authors'' new perspective.Table of ContentsFuzzy Sets in Approximate Reasoning: A Personal View. FUZZY LOGIC CONTROL. Fuzzy Logic Control: A systematic Design and Performance Assessment Methodology. On the Compatibility of Fuzzy Control and Conventional Control Techniques. On the Crisp-Type Fuzzy Controller: Behaviour Analysis and Improvement. FUZZY LOGIC HARDWARE IMPLEMENTATIONS. Design Considerations of Digital Fuzzy Logic Controllers. Parallel Algorithm for Fuzzy Logic Controller. Fuzzy Flip-Flop. Design Automation of Fuzzy Logic Circuits. HYBRID SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS. Neuro-Fuzzy Systems: Hybrid Configurations. A Fuzzy Logic Approach to Handwriting Recognition. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book includes an introduction to some important reliability concepts and a review of terminology. The work is divided into three sections: modelling, evaluation and assurance.Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: FUNDAMENTALS. Reliability Physics and Failure Mechanisms. Statistical Distributions. MODELLING. The Load-Strength Concept. Intrinsic Reliability - The Generic Case. Extrinsic Reliability. EVALUATION. Lifetesting. Field Failure Data Analysis. Reliability Prediction of Electronic Equipment. ASSURANCE. Reliability Screening: Burn-in. Reliability Indicator Screening. Appendices. Index.

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Book SynopsisCovering the complete range of data highways employed for measurement and control, this text aims to provide control engineers and product engineers with insights into a variety of market sectors. The author maintains a balance between theoretical discussion and practical application.Table of ContentsCommunication Media and Codes. Standards. Factory Automation and Process Control. Laboratory and Medical Automation. Intelligent Buildings. Transport. Electronic Systems. The Connected Future. Appendices. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisFoundations of Electroheat unifies an extremely diverse area ofelectricity utilisation in a coherent and concise reference. Fromlaser welding to plasma furnaces for waste treatment and inductionheating for forging to radio frequency drying textiles, the varioustopics that comprise electroheat are presented as a whole. Theunified approach concentrates on three major themes: * Electromagnetic heating, embracing direct resistance, inductionheating of metals and radio frequency and microwave heating ofdielectrics * The ionised state, dealing with laser processing, plasma torchesand furnaces, glow discharges for nitriding and arc furnaces formelting scrap * Heat and mass transfer The impact of computers on electrotechnology is explored byconsidering topics such as expert systems, neural networks andcomputational electromagnetics. Featuring industrial applicationsand case studies, as well as worked examples of the principlesinvolved, this text is essential reading for the engTable of ContentsMaterials and Their Properties. Electromagnetic Heating and Melting. Applicators and Sources for Electromagnetic Heating. The Ionised State. Other Applications of Electrotechnology. Heat and Mass Transfer. Computers in Electroheat. Industrial Applications. Appendices. Indexes.

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Book SynopsisNeural networks are one of the fast-growing paradigms for learning systems with a wide variety of potential applications in industry. In particular there are general results which prove the universal applicability of neural networks to many problems.Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: Modelling and Controller Design of an EGR Solenoid Valve usingNeural Networks (M. Arain). Estimating Helicopter Strain using a Neural Network Approach (A.Vella et al.). Neural Networks for Texture Classification (J. Boyce & J.Haddon). Visualizing Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectra with Self-OrganizingNeural Networks (A. Koski, et al). A Clustering Algorithm to Produce Context Rich Networks (N. Allott,et al.). Neural Networks in VLSI Hardware (T. Clarkson). Optimal VLSI Implementation of Neural Networks (V. Beiu). New Avenues in Neural Networks (J. Taylor). Index.

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Book SynopsisBroadband networks based on the ATM standard are gaining global popularity for their flexibility in providing integrated transmission of sound, image and data signals. Research into ATM networks is spreading quickly from academic prototyping, to commercial applications by manufacturers and service providers.Table of ContentsBroadband Integrated Services Digital Network. Interconnection Networks. Rearrangeable Networks. Non-Blocking Networks. ATM Switch Model. ATM Switching with Minimum-Depth Blocking Networks. ATM Switching with Non-Blocking Single-Queueing Networks. ATM Switching with Non-Blocking Multiple-Queueing Networks. ATM Switching with Arbitrary-Depth Blocking Networks. Appendix. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe discovery of the Fractional Fourier Transform and its role in optics provides an elegant mathematical framework within which to discuss diffraction and other fundamental aspects of optical systems. Easily-accessible, the reference work will serve as the standard reference on Fourier Transforms for many years to come.Trade Review"...[the authors] explain the basic concepts from various perspectives and survey its application in two areas where it is widely used." (SciTech Book News, Vol. 25, No. 4, December 2001)Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. Introduction. Signals, Systems, and Transformations. Wigner Distributions and Linear Canonical Transforms. The Fractional Fourier Transform. Time-Order and Space-Order Representations. The Discrete Fractional Fourier Transform. Optical Signals and Systems. Phase-Space Optics. The Fractional Fourier Transform in Optics. Applications of the Fractional Fourier Transform to Filtering, Estimation, and Signal Recovery. Applications of the Fractional Fourier Transform to Matched Filtering, Detection, and Pattern Recognition. Bibliography on the Fractional Fourier Transform. Other Cited Works. Credits. Index.

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Book SynopsisMultistage Fuzzy Control a model-based approach to fuzzy control and decision making Fuzzy techniques are used to cope with imprecision in the control process. This authoritative book explains the essential principles of fuzzy logic and describes both the theoretical and practical advantages of the new model-based, prescriptive approach. Professor Kacprzyk offers a comprehensive and in depth examination of the issues underlying multistage control and decision analysis, addressing in particular fuzzy dynamic systems, fuzzy events, fuzzy probabilities and fuzzy quantifiers. The text also comprises an introduction to the basic concepts of fuzzy sets, fuzzy logic and fuzzy systems, complemented by real-world examples of the use of the model-based prescriptive approach to improve the efficiency of fuzzy control systems. Highly experienced in fuzzy control research, the author identifies new trends in the development of fuzzy sets and their direct application to decision-making processes. FuTable of ContentsBasic Elements of Fuzzy Sets and Fuzzy Systems. A General Setting for Multistage Control Under Fuzziness. Control Processes with a Fixed and Specified TerminationTime. Control Processes with an Implicitly Specified TerminationTime. Control Processes with a Fuzzy Termination Time. Control Processes with an Infinite Termination Time. Examples of Applications. Concluding Remarks. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisOver the last two decades, text and evaluation (T&E) techniques have evolved in response to the increasing complexity and interdependency of systems. This book gives an in-depth description of operational T&E. It covers the planning requirements of a T&E program, organizing for T&E, executing the test phase, and using test results.Table of ContentsThe New Age of Testing. Types of Test & Evaluation. Evolution of Recent T&E Practices. The Process: T&E Engineering. T&E Program Documentation. T&E Techniques. The Seven Best Practices. Summary: The Future of T&E. Appendices. Further Reading. Index.

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Book SynopsisPhotovoltaic conversion is a process for the direct conversion of sunlight into electricity. This book is a survey of recent achievements in solar concentration techniques for photovoltaic electricity generation.Table of ContentsFundamentals of Photovoltaic Conversion of Concentrated Sunlight(V. Rumyantsev). Ohmic Losses in Solar Cells (V. Rumyantsev). Concentrator Solar Cells (V. Andreev). Luminescent Phenomena in Concentrator Solar Cells (V.Rumyantsev). Transfer and Distribution of Radiant Energy in ConcentrationSystems (V. Grilikhes). Optimization of Solar Photovoltaic Power Plants with Concentrators(V. Grilikhes). Index.

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Book SynopsisWritten by a computer vision specialist, this title offers an account of volumetric image analysis techniques. It offers a practical approach to the field including the following topics: preprocessing of volumetric images; obtaining quantitative measurements in volumetric images; and, detection and modelling of objects in volumetric images.Table of ContentsPreface ix Acknowledgements xi 1 Introduction 1 Part I: 3D Binary Images 7 2 Basics 9 3 Features of 3D Components 43 4 Operations on 3D Binary Images 61 Part II: 3D Grey Level Images 103 5 Image Enhancement 105 6 Geometric Transformations of Voxel Images 117 7 Surface Segmentation 129 8 Region Segmentation 169 Part III: Modelling and Registration of Objects 177 9 Surface Tiling 181 10 Surface Reconstruction 193 11 Registration 203 Appendix 215 A Displaying Volumetric Images 215 References 225 Index 241

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Book SynopsisSingle-mode equivalent network representations have been the key tool for the industrial design and development of a large variety of microwave systems. The development of a microwave system must rely on CAD tools that are both accurate and fast.Table of ContentsElectromagnetic Field Expansions in Waveguides. Cavity Resonators. Mode Matching Analysis of Planar Discontinuities. Modal Analysis of Three-Dimensional Microwave Structures. The BI-RME Method. Wideband Modelling by the BI-RME Method. Integral Equations. Alternative Computation of Admittance Parameters. Coupling Integrals. Appendix. Index.

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Book SynopsisAs environmental concerns escalate, solar power is increasingly seen as an attractive alternative energy source. Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells addresses the practical and theoretical issues fundamental to the viable conversion of sunlight into electricity.Table of ContentsPhotovoltaics. Solar Power. The Principles of Photovoltaics. The P-N Junction. The Physics of Solar Cells. High Efficiency Solar Cells. Si Solar Cell Technology. Selected Solar Cell Types. Analysis and Measuring Techniques. Appendices. Index.

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Book SynopsisDigital signal processing (DSP) covers a wide range of applications such as signal acquisition, analysis, transmission, storage, and synthesis. Special attention is needed for the VLSI (very large scale integration) implementation of high performance DSP systems with examples from video and radar applications.Table of ContentsBasic CMOS Circuits. Implementation of Fundamental Operations. Measures for Increasing Performance. Array Processor Architectures. Filter Structures. Implementations of the Discrete Fourier Transform. Programmable Digital Signal Processors. Multiprocessor Systems. Implementation Strategies. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe market for single chip microprocessors is huge and their performance continues to increase, driven by the on-going demand for more powerful applications, particularly in the control and signal processing domains.Table of ContentsARCHITECTURES: OVERVIEW AND COMPLEXITY. Problem Statement. Trends in Computer Architecture. Bus Complexity. Complexity of Instruction Level Parallel Processors. TRANSPORT TRIGGERING CONCEPT. From VLIW to TTA. An Example Transport Triggered Processor. THE DESIGN SPACE OF TRANSPORT TRIGGERED ARCHITECTURES. Transport Design Space. Function Unit Design Space. Register Unit Design Space. Exception Support. ARCHITECTURE EVALUATION AND SYNTHESIS. Evaluation of Architecture Parameters. Automatic Synthesis of Transport Triggered Processors. Summary and Perspective. Appendices. Glossary. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisPerformance of Computer Communication Systems A Model-Based Approach Boudewijn R. Haverkort Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen, Germany Computer communication systems and distributed systems are now able to provide an increasing range of services. As the timing requirements in the operation of these services are becoming crucial for the global community. performance assessment and selection of communication and distributed systems are, therefore, becoming more important. In this book, the author illustrates the techniques and methods used to evaluate the performance of computer communication systems, thereby covering all aspects of model-based performance evaluation. Unlike other books on this topic, there is no restriction to a particular performance evaluation technique. Notable features in this book include: * coverage of all major techniques of performance evaluation * non-mathematical problem solving approach, explaining and illustrating performance evaluaTrade Review"All the major techniques and methods used to evaluate the performance...of computer communications systems are in this book." (Aslib Book Guide, Vol. 64, No. 3, March 1999)Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: PERFORMANCE MODELLING WITH STOCHASTIC PROCESSES. Little's Law and the MM1 Queue. SINGLE-SERVER QUEUEING MODELS. MG1-FCFS Queueing Models. MG1 Queueing Models with Various Scheduling Disciplines. PHPH1 Queueing Models. Polling Models. QUEUEING NETWORK MODELS. Closed Queueing Networks. BCMP Queueing Networks. STOCHASTIC PETRI NET MODELS. Stochastic Petri Net Applications. Infinite-State SPNs. SIMULATION. Simulation: Methodology and Statistics. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisDusty Plasmas Physics, Chemistry and Technological Impacts in Plasma Processing Edited by André Bouchoule Université d''Orléans, France Dusty Plasmas gives the reader a thorough overview of current knowledge on many aspects of the subject, from the basic science to technological implications. The basic physics and chemistry of dusty plasmas developed in the first two chapters are complemented by the more practical considerations of diagnostics and technological implications in the two final chapters. The book will be of interest to those already involved in or just discovering dusty plasmas in their research and/or industrial activity. * Physics and Modelling of Dusty Plasmas * Sources and Growth of Particles * Diagnostics of a Dusty Plasma * Technological Impacts of Dusty PlasmasTrade Review"This book...will surely achieve great success." "This book is recommended.." ---- Plasma Physics Control Fusion, Vol 42, 2000 "...well worth having in onea s collection." ----Journal of Atmospheric & Solar Terrestrial Physics, Vol 62, 2000Table of ContentsPhysics and Modelling of Dusty Plasmas (J.-P. Boeuf & C. Punset). Sources and Growth of Particles (J. Perrin). Diagnostics of a Dusty Plasma (L. Boufendi, et al. ). Technological Impacts of Dusty Plasmas (A. Bouchoule. Indexes.

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Book SynopsisFault analysis of highly-integrated semiconductor circuits has become an indispensable discipline in the optimization of product quality. Integrated Circuit Failure Analysis describes state-of-the-art procedures for exposing suspected failure sites in semiconductor devices. The author adopts a hands-on problem-oriented approach, founded on many years of practical experience, complemented by the explanation of basic theoretical principles. Features include: Advanced methods in device preparation and technical procedures for package inspection and semiconductor reliability. Illustration of chip isolation and step-by-step delayering of chips by wet chemical and modern plasma dry etching techniques. Particular analysis of bipolar and MOS circuits, although techniques are equally relevant to other semiconductors. Advice on the choice of suitable laboratory equipment. Numerous photographs and drawings providing guidance for checking results. Focusing on modern techniques, this practical textTable of ContentsPurpose and Importance of Preparatory Semiconductor Analysis. Opening the Package: Chip Insulation. Wet Chemical Etching Procedures for Removing Layers of the ChipStructure. Crystallographic Etching in the Silicon. Dry Etching in the Plasma. Microsectioning Technology, Metallography. Outlook. Appendices. Index.

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Book SynopsisIncorporating recent developments in control and systems research,Linear Control Theory provides the fundamental theoreticalbackground needed to fully exploit control system design software.This logically-structured text opens with a detailed treatment ofthe relevant aspects of the state space analysis of linear systems.End-of-chapter problems facilitate the learning process byencouraging the student to put his or her skills into practice.Features include: * The use of an easy to understand matrix variational technique todevelop the time-invariant quadratic and LQG controllers * A step-by-step introduction to essential mathematical ideas asthey are needed, motivating the reader to venture beyond basicconcepts * The examination of linear system theory as it relates to controltheory * The use of the PBH test to characterize eigenvalues in the statefeedback and observer problems rather than its usual role as a testfor controllability or observability * The development Trade Review"...not only covers the essential topics of linear systems...but also covers the other popular control topics such as Linear Quadratic Regulator...will find its use for students interested in advanced control topics." (International Journal of Robust and Linear Control, Vol. 12, 2002)Table of ContentsIntroduction to State Space. State Feedback and Controllability. State Estimation and Observability. Model Approximation via Balanced Realization. Quadratic Control. LQG Control. Signal and System Spaces. System Algebra. Hx State Feedback and Estimation. Hx Output Feedback Control. Appendices. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe rapid increase in Internet connections has caused a dramatic rise in the technological and administrative difficulties experienced by LAN and WAN users and managers as they try to meet the demand for intercompatibility between diverse systems. This practical book addresses these challenges by covering the latest technological advancements, including high speed LANs FDDI, Fast Ethernet and ATM, token ring, TCP/IP, and more.Table of ContentsNetwork Concepts. Local Area Networks. Local Area Networking. Constructing Local Area Networks. Wide Area Networks and Network Facilities. Network Layer Operations. Bridging Methods. Routers. Gateway Functions, Methods and Applications. Network Security. vLANs and Virtual Networking. Performance Issues. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis volume contains almost 18,000 entries, including 6000 new entries more than the previous edition. It aims to reflectthe latest developments in communications technology, with a list of Internet RFCs, Internet and Intranet terminology, ATM, LAN and communication products.Table of ContentsDemential Programme Effectiveness in Long-Term Care. The Prince Henry Hospital Dementia Caregivers Training Programme. The Predictive Value of Dementia Screening Instruments in Clinical Populations. Risk Factors for Post Stroke Depression.

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Book SynopsisQuality of power supply is now a major issue worldwide making harmonic analysis an essential element in power system planning and design. Power System Harmonic Analysis presents novel analytical and modelling tools for the assessment of components and systems, and their interactions at harmonic frequencies.Table of ContentsFourier Analysis. Transmission Systems. Direct Harmonic Solutions. AC-DC Conversion--Frequency Domain. Harmonic Instabilities. Machine Non-linearities--Harmonic Domain. AC-DC Conversion--Harmonic Domain. Iterative Harmonic Analysis. Converter Harmonic Impedances. Appendices. Index.

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Book SynopsisA growing need for the application of power semiconductor devices in robotics and automation systems has arisen over the 1990s. This text gives the power semiconductor device user an understanding of the structures, function, characteristics and features of power semiconductor devices.Table of ContentsProperties of Semiconductors. Elementary Semiconductor Structures. Devices, Fabrication and Their Modelling. Power Semiconductor Device Applications. Power Diodes. Bipolar Junction Transistors. Thyristors: Basic Operating Principles. Thyristor Types and Applications. Static Induction Power Devices. Power MOSFETs. Power Bipolar-MOS (BIPMOS) Devices. Power Modules and Integrated Structures. Conditions for Reliable Operation. Future Materials and Devices. Appendix.

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