Electronics and communications engineering Books
Wiley Measurement Calibration Requ Quality and
Book SynopsisMeasurement and Calibration Requirements For Quality Assurance to ISO 9000 Alan S. Morris University of Sheffield, UK Quality assurance is of paramount importance for today's businesses. This uniquely integrated approach to quality management focuses on the measurement and calibration requirements that are key to the achievement of ISO 9000.Table of ContentsQuality Systems in Manufacturing and Service Provision. Calibration Procedures. Instrument Classification, Characteristics and Choice. Sources of Measurement Error. Transmission and Processing of Measurement Signals. Measurement Signal Recording and Data Presentation. Practical Implementation of Measurement and Calibration Procedures. Reliability in Manufacturing Systems. Software Quality Metrics. Statistical Process Control. Product Sampling and Testing. Temperature Calibration. Pressure Calibration. Mass, Force and Torque Calibration. Dimension Calibration. Volume Flow Rate Calibration. Calibration of Miscellaneous Parameters. Appendices. Index.
£190.76
John Wiley & Sons Inc ISDN Explained
Book SynopsisAn overview of the principles and applications of ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Networking) operations and applications. More information on broadband aspects is included and there is an explanation of Signalling Access Protocols.Table of ContentsPreface to the Third Edition ix Biographies xi Chapter 1 Network Evolution l 1.1 The Telegraph 1 1.2 The Telephone Arrives 1 1.3 Telex 5 1.4 The Computer and the Transistor 6 1.5 Data Networks 7 1.6 Digital Telephony 8 1.7 The ISDN 9 1.8 Early ISDNs 10 1.9 International Standards 12 1.10 Open Systems Interconnect (OSI); the 7-layer Model 16 References 18 Questions 18 Chapter 2 Pulse Code Modulation 19 2.1 Sampling 19 2.2 Coding 20 2.3 Compression 20 2.4 64 kbit/s Channels 22 Reference 23 Questions 21 Chapter 3 The Integrated Digital Network 25 3.1 Multiplexing 25 3.2 Transmission 26 3.3 Switching 29 3.4 Remote Units 31 3.5 Signalling 33 References 35 Questions 36 Chapter 4 Local Network Digital Transmission 37Peter Adams 4.1 The Local Network 37 4.2 Cable Characteristics 39 4.3 Modulation 42 4.4 Equalization 44 4.5 Timing Recovery 46 4.6 Duplex Transmission 46 4.7 A Comparison of Transmission Techniques 49 4.8 Crosstalk Analysis 50 4.9 Impulsive Noise 51 4.10 Echo Canceller Structures 52 4.11 Echo Canceller Adaptation 54 4.12 Non-linearity 55 4.13 Jitter Performance 55 4.14 Dynamic Range 55 4.15 Transmitter Realization 57 4.16 Receiver Realization 57 4.17 Line Interfacing 57 4.18 USA Standard System 58 4.19 Modulation Format 58 4.20 Transmit Signal Specification 60 4.21 Local Network Transmission Outside USA 63 Reference 63 Questions 64 Chapter 5 The Basic Rate ISDN Customer’s Interface 65 5.1 The Customer’s Installation John Hovell 65 5.1.1 Power feeding 67 5.1.2 Layer I of the user-network interface 68 5.1.3 The functions of Layer I 68 5.1.4 Binary organization of Layer I frame 69 5.1.5 Layer I D channel contention procedure 71 5.1.6 Layer I activation/deactivation procedure 71 5.1.7 Layer I physical implementation 72 5.2 Layer 2 Kevin Woollard 73 5.2.1 Layer 2 addressing 76 5.2.2 Layer 2 operation 78 5.2.3 Layer 2 error control 79 5.2.4 Disconnecting the LAP 81 5.2.5 TEI allocation 81 5.3 Layer 3 Derek Rumsey 82 5.4 Enhancement of Basic call Control Procedures 88David Davies 5.4.1 Terminal selection 88 5.4.2 Bearer service 90 5.4.3 7 kHz telephony 92 5.4.4 Videotelephony 94 5.4.5 Access protocols for supplementary services 95 5.5 Relationship with CCITT Signalling System No 7 100 5.6 Maintenance 101 5.7 Testing and Approvals 102 References 103 Questions 105 Chapter 6 Primary Rate ISDN Access 107 6.1 Background 107 6.2 Signalling 108 6.3 Evolution of PABX Signalling 109 6.4 International Standards for inter-PABX Signalling 110 References 112 Questions 113 Chapter 7 Frame Mode Services John Atkins 115 7.1 Store-and-forward Switching 115 7.2 Datagrams and Virtual Circuits 116 7.3 Flow and Congestion Control 116 7.4 Standards 118 7.5 Support of X.25 by an ISDN 118 7.6 New ISDN Frame Mode Services 120 7.7 Frame Format 124 References 124 Questions 126 Chapter 8 ISDN Customer Premises Equipment and Applications 127 8.1 High Quality Speech Paul Challener 129 8.1.1 Speech coding using ADPCM 130 8.1.2 Sub-band ADPCM for high quality speech 133 8.2 Music Coding 135 8.3 Facsimile Malcolm Jones 137 8.3.1 Group 4 facsimile for ISDN 139 8.3.2 Group 4 compression algorithm 139 8.3.3 Facsimile terminal apparatus 143 8.4 Photographic Videotex Graham Hudson 144 8.4.1 Coding 145 8.4.2 Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT) 148 8.4.3 Functionality of the data compression technique 151 8.4.4 ISO DCT conformance levels 152 8.5 Video Geoff Morrison 153 8.5.1 Source format 154 8.5.2 Source coding 155 8.5.3 Video multiplex coding 158 8.6 Audiovisual Services and Embedded Data 163 8.7 Customer Premises Equipment 165 References 176 Questions 177 Chapter 9 Broadband ISDN 179 9.1 N × 64 kbit/s 179 9.2 H Channels 184 9.3 Higher Rate Interfaces 185 9.4 Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) Paul McDonald 186 9.4.1 Virtual containers 187 9.4.2 SDH frame structure 188 9.4.3 Tributary units 191 9.5 Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Richard Boulter 194 9.5.1 Reference models 196 9.5.2 Local access 198 9.5.3 The user network Interface 198 9.5.4 The protocol reference models (PRM) 199 9.5.5 Signalling 203 9.6 The Future 204 References 204 Questions 205 Appendix A SDL 207Kevin Woollard A.1 Introduction to SDL 207 A.2 SDL Specifications 208 A.3 An Example of SDL Applied to Signalling Systems 218 References 224 Appendix B Answers to Questions 225 Appendix C More Details of the ISDN Signalling Access Protocols 233 C.1 Layer 1 Basic Rate Access 233 C.2 Layer 2 242 C.3 Layer 3 246 ISDN Vocabulary 283 Index 289
£117.85
John Wiley & Sons Inc Intelligent System Applications in Power
Book SynopsisThis text on evolutionary computation presents an account of neural network and evolutionary programming applications as optimization techniques in electric power systems. It provides a treatment of evolutionary programming and neural network applications to power system optimization problems.Trade Review"It is apparent that most topics are well described, but some lack fair treatment...the book is designed better as a reference book...which should help engineers and researchers appreciate the recent advances in this area." (Power Engineering Journal, February 1999) "This book describes ANNs and extensions...in a general way." (Aslib Book Guide, Vol. 64, No. 1, January 1999)Table of ContentsObject-Oriented Analysis, Design and Development of Artificial Neural Networks. Evolutionary Computation. Hybrid Evolutionary Algorithms and Artificial Neural Networks An Evolutionary Programming Approach to Reactive Power Planning Optimal Reactive Power Dispatch Using Evolutionary Programming. Application of Evolutionary Programming to Transmission Network Planning. Application of Evolutionary Programming to Generator Parameter Estimation. Evolutionary Programming for Economic Dispatch of Units with Non-Smooth Input-Output Characteristic Functions. Power Flow Control in Facts Using Evolutionary Programming. Multi-Time-Interval Scheduling for Daily Operation of a Two-Co-Generation System with Evolutionary Programming. Application of Evolutionary Programming to Fault Section Estimation. Neural Networks for Fault Diagnosis in HVDC Systems. An Ann Approach to the Diagnosis of Transformer Faults Real-Time Frequency and Harmonic Evaluation Using Artificial Neural Networks. Artificial Neural Network Applications in Digital Distance Relay. Application of Artificial Neural Networks to Transient Stability Assessment. Application of Neural Networks and Evolutionary Programming to Short-Term Load Forecasting. Select Bibliography Index.
£181.76
Wiley Monte Carlo Applications in Systems Engineering
Book SynopsisThis volume presents a unified framework for systems engineering and a systematic and rigorous source for a comprehensive description of the utilization of Monte Carlo methods in practical engineering problems. The author suggests that efficiency can be improved through such an integrated approach.Table of Contents1. Introduction - Probability and statistics 2. Basic concepts in system engineering 3. Basic concepts in Monte Carlo methods 4. Additional applications 5. Elements of uncertainty and uncertainty analysis 6. System transport 7. Realization of system transport Appendix
£190.76
Wiley-Blackwell Waveguide Junction Circulators
Book SynopsisThe waveguide junction circulator is a microwave circuit used in antennae in mobile cellular telephones, radars, amplifiers and other microwave equipment. This volume bridges the important interface between the theory and practice of circulators for waveguide arrangement.Table of ContentsPreface ix 1 Architecture of Symmetrical Waveguide Junction Circulators 1 2 Scattering Matrix of m-Port Circulator 23 3 Eigenvalue Adjustment pf 3-Port Circulator 39 4 Impedance Matrix of Junction Circulator 57 5 The Post Gyromagnetic Resonator 77 6 Okada Resonator 89 7 Isotropic, Anisotropic and Gyromagnetic Circular Waveguides 109 8 Isotropic, Anisotropic Open Circular Wavelengths 139 9 The Dialectric Cavity Resonator 155 10 The Gyromagnetic Cavity Resonator 179 11 Impedance in Rectangular, Ridge and Radial Waveguides 199 12 Junction Circular Using Post Resonators 229 13 Complex Gyrator Circuit of a Waveguide Junction Circulator using an Okada Resonator 255 14 Degree-1 and 2 Okada Circulators 279 15 An Evanescent Mode Okada Junction Circulator 297 16 Complex Gyrator Circuit of an H-Plane Junction Circulator using an Okada Resonator 311 17 Complex Gyrator Circuit of an Evanescent-Mode E-Plane Junction Circulator using H-Plane Turnstile Resonators 339 18 Waveguide Circulators using Triangular and Prism Resonators 359 19 Synthesis of Quarter-Wave Coupled Junction Circulators with Degrees 1 and 2 Complex Gyrator Circuits 379 20 The 4-Port Single Junction Waveguide Circulator 399 21 Microwave Switching using Junction Circulators 431 22 Insertion Loss of Waveguide Circulators 431 23 Synthesis of Stepped Impedance Transducers 445 24 Experimental Evaluation of Junction Circulators 471 25 Circulator Specifications 489 26 Gyromagnetic Effect in Magnetic Insulator 511 Index 537
£331.16
John Wiley & Sons Inc System Safety HAZOP and Software HAZOP
Book SynopsisProvides an indispensable and thorough description of HAZOP (hazard and operability study) - the most powerful technique for the identification and analysis of hazards, a technique which is unknown in many industries and where it is employed, it often does not fulfil its potential because of incorrect use.Trade Review"(The authors) provide a much-needed reference on HAZOP ... provides extensive useful guidance additional to that already available in Interim Defence Standard 00-58 and in most parts is extremely readable and well written. ... this book is highly recommended for anyone contemplating the use of HAZOP, the extension of HAZOP to software-based systems or the use of other similar hazard identification technqiues.", Iain Johnstone, , The Hazards Forum Newsletter#"(The book) fully describes the entire [HAZOP] process from A to Z. It also provides all of the necessary information and details to understand HAZOP and the steps involved in performing a HAZOP on any type of system. ... If you are looking for a guide that thoroughly describes HAZOP with examples, insight and obvious experience, I highly recommend this book.", , , Hazard Prevention: Journal of the System Safety Society#"... a very useful contribution that should help practising engineers, particularly software engineers, to design safer systems.", , , Computing and Control Engineering Journal#"....a helpful and authoritative reference....", , , The Hazards Forum Newsletter, Number 29#Table of ContentsIntroduction; The Role of Hazard Identification in the Management of Safety; An Overview of HAZOP; Representations and Attributes; The Study Initiator's Role in HAZOP; Team Selection and the Roles of Team Members; The Use of Guide Words; Planning a HAZOP Study; Conduct of a Meeting; Recording, Signing-off and Follow-up Work; Hazard Identification throughout the Life of a System; Dealing with Particular Difficulties; HAZOP of Human-centred Systems; HAZOP of Systems in an Environment that Changes during Operation; Example PES HAZOP Sessions; Introduction, Auditing and Improvement of HAZOP.
£144.85
John Wiley & Sons Inc Algorithms for VLSI Design Automation
Book SynopsisFocusing on the algorithms which are the building blocks of the design automation software which generates the layout of VLSI circuits. This text covers all stages of design from layout synthesis through logic synthesis to high-level synthesis.Table of ContentsPRELIMINARIES. Introduction to Design Methodologies. A Quick Tour of VLSI Design Automation Tools. Algorithmic Graph Theory and Computational Complexity. Tractable and Intractable Problems. General-purpose Methods for Combinatorial Optimization. SELECTED DESIGN PROBLEMS AND ALGORITHMS. Layout Compaction. Placement and Partitioning. Floorplanning. Routing. Simulation. Logic Synthesis and Verification. High-level Synthesis. Appendices. References. Index.
£56.00
John Wiley & Sons Inc High Performance Memories Rev New Architecture
Book SynopsisHigh Performance Memories New architecture DRAMs and SRAMs evolution and function Revised Edition Betty Prince Memory Strategies International, Leander, Texas, USA Now presenting extra product specific material on the new DDR SDRAMs, ESDRAMs and DDR ESDRAMs, Direct Rambus DRAMs, SLDRAM, VCDRAM, SGRAM and DDR SGRAM, and DP-DRAM.Table of ContentsOverview of High Speed Memories and Memory Systems. High Performance Memory Applications. Fast SRAMs. Fast Cache Memory. Evolution of Fast Asynchronous DRAMs. New Architectures for Fast DRAMs. Graphics DRAMs. Power Supply, Interface, and Test Issues. Fast Packaging Techniques. Index.
£154.76
John Wiley & Sons Inc Signal Analysis
Book SynopsisSignal analysis gives an insight into the properties of signals and stochastic processes by methodology. Linear transforms are integral to the continuing growth of signal processes as they characterize and classify signals. In particular, those transforms that provide time-frequency signal analysis are attracting greater numbers of researchers and are becoming an area of considerable importance. The key characteristic of these transforms, along with a certain time-frequency localization called the wavelet transform and various types of multirate filter banks, is their high computational efficiency. It is this computational efficiently which accounts for their increased application. This book provides a complete overview and introduction to signal analysis. It presents classical and modern signal analysis methods in a sequential structure starting with the background to signal theory. Progressing through the book the author introduces more advanced topics in an easy to understand style.Trade Review"...excellent and interesting reading for digital signal processing engineers and designers and for postgraduate students in electrical and computer faculties." (Mathematical Reviews, 2002d)Table of ContentsSignals and Signal Spaces. Integral Signal Representations. Discrete Signal Representations. Examples of Discrete Transforms. Transforms and Filters for Stochastic Processes. Filter Banks. Short-Time Fourier Analysis. Wavelet Transform. Non-Linear Time-Frequency Distributions. Bibliography. Index.
£181.76
Wiley Identification of TimeVarying Processes
Book SynopsisTime varying process identification (TVPI) techniques facilitate adaptive noise reduction, echo cancellation and predictive coding of signals. This treatment addresses the identification of time-varying characteristics of dynamic processes.Trade Review"...a comprehensive treatment...well-written and successful in combining mathematics and practical understanding of real world applications..." (Automatica, No.38, 2002)Table of ContentsModeling Essentials. Models of Nonstationary Processes. Process Segmentation. Weighted Least Squares. Least Mean Squares. Basis Functions. Kalman Filtering. Practical Issues. Epilogue. References. Index.
£181.76
Wiley Fuzzy Control
Book SynopsisThis text examines synthetic and dynamical properties of fuzzy control systems in a quantitative manner. It includes fuzzy dynamical systems, controllability and sensitivity analysis and how these affect parameters in membership functions, fuzzification, defuzzification and inferencing.Trade Review"Design and control engineers will value the advanced control techniques, new design and analysis tools presented. Post-graduates...a useful reference." (Engineering Design, July 2000) "...a good read...it boldly tackles the stability issue of fuzzy control systems..." (Measurement and Control, October 2000) "Design and control engineers will value the advanced control techniques and new design and analysis tools presented. Postgraduates studying fuzzy control will find this book a useful reference...." (European Power Electronics & Drives Journal September 2001)Table of ContentsMODELING. Information Granularity in the Analysis and Design of Fuzzy Controllers. Fuzzy Modeling for Predictive Control. Adaptive and Learning Schemes for Fuzzy Modeling. Fuzzy System Identification with General Parameter Radial Basis Function Neural Network. ANALYSIS. Lyapunov Stability Analysis of Fuzzy Dynamic Systems. Passivity and Stability of Fuzzy Control Systems. Frequency Domain Analysis of MIMO Fuzzy Control Systems. Analytical Study of Structure of a Mamdani Fuzzy Controller with Three Input Variables. An Approach to the Analysis of Robust Stability of Fuzzy Control Systems. Fuzzy Control Systems Stability Analysis with Application to Aircraft Systems. SYNTHESIS. Observer-Based Controller Synthesis for Model-Based Fuzzy Systems via Linear Matrix Inequalities. LMI-Based Fuzzy Control: Fuzzy Regulator and Fuzzy Observer Design via LMIs. A Framework for the Synthesis of PDC-Type Takagi-Sugano Fuzzy Control Systems: An LMI Approach. On Adaptive Fuzzy Logic Control on Non-linear Systems--Synthesis and Analysis. Stabilization of Direct Adaptive Fuzzy Control Systems: Two Approaches. Gain Scheduling Based Control of a Class of TSK Systems. Output Tracking Using Fuzzy Neural Networks. Fuzzy Life-Extending Control of Mechanical Systems. Epilogue. Index.
£138.56
John Wiley & Sons Engineering Distributed Objects
Book SynopsisWolfgang Emmerich Engineering Distributed Objects The pay-offs for creating distributed applications are in achieving portability, scalability and fault-tolerance. In order to simplify building software that performs robustly regardless of platform or network infrastructure, a new strata of 'middleware' has been created.Trade Review"recommend..." --CVu, April 2001 "This remarkable book tackles distributed systems in relation to object-orientation and middle-ware. Anyone designing systems today should have a copy of this book on the shelf." --Computer Bulletin ...Book of the Month, May 2001Table of ContentsCONCEPTS. Distributed Systems. Designing Distributed Objects. MIDDLEWARE FOR DISTRIBUTED OBJECTS. Principles of Object-Oriented Middleware. CORBA, COM and Java/RMI. Resolving Heterogeneity. Dynamic Object Requests. COMMON DESIGN PROBLEMS. Advanced Communication between Distributed Objects. Locating Distributed Objects. Life Cycle of Distributed Objects. Object Persistence. Distributed Object Transactions. Security. A Full CORBA C++ Implementation of Soccer Example. Bibliography. Index.
£51.25
Wiley Reuse in Electronic Design
Book SynopsisReuse in Electronic Design From Information Modelling to Intellectual Properties Peter Conradi Berlin, Germany Reuse of existing IC intellectual property blocks is currently the hot topic in electronic design automation. By cutting development time and improving designer productivity, reuse offers a faster time to market and consequently increased profitability. Conradi encompasses the fundamentals of physical system modelling, design methodologies and basic design architectures plus reuse strategies and tasks. Features include: * Graph-oriented visualisations enabling the reader to understand the requirements of future interdisciplinary design tools * Guidance on information modelling languages, system classification and decomposition of systems under development * Section on reuse strategies and tasks examining the practical aspects of the technique for both analogue and digital design * Data management and retrieval methods including the algebra of the selection procTable of ContentsPhysical System Modelling Basics. Design Methodologies and Basic Design Architectures. Reuse Strategies and Tasks. Conclusion. Appendices. Definitions. References. Index.
£190.76
John Wiley & Sons Inc Digital Mobile Communications and the Tetra
Book SynopsisTETRA is a system for mobile wireless communications, and although its structure is comparable to the world--wide successful GSM system, TETRA has features that are often more efficient and better deigned than in GSM (Global Systems for Mobile Communications).Trade Review"It is recommended as a good read, full of facts and interesting content, to be read from cover to cover or to dip into occasionally as appropriate. It will, perhaps through subsequent editions, become regarded as the standard reference work on the subject of TETRA." (Telecommunications Policy, No.25, 2001)Table of ContentsPrinciples of Digital Mobile Radio. Public Digital Mobile Radio Systems and Environment. The Private Mobile Radio Environment. An Overview of the TETRA System. TETRA System Architecture, Components and Services. The Physical Layer. The Data Link Layer. TETRA Network Layer Protocols. Operational Aspects of the TETRA Network. Appendices. Index.
£147.56
Wiley Telecommunications Optimization Heuristic and
Book SynopsisThis text presents state-of-the-art solutions to various telecommunications optimization problems, using advanced techniques from artificial intelligence, evolutionary computation and related fields. Typical issues particular to telecommunications are covered.Table of ContentsHeuristic and Adaptive Techniques in Telecommunications: An Introduction. NETWORK PLANNING AND DESIGN. Evolutionary Methods for the Design of Reliable Networks. Efficient Network Design using Heuristic and Genetic Algorithms. Tabu Search and Evolutionary Scatter Search for 'Tree-Star' Network Problems, with Applications to Leased Line Network Design. Addressing Optimization Issues in Network Planning with Evolutionary Computation. Node-Pair Encoding Genetic Programming for Optical Mesh Network Topology Design. Optimizing The Access Network. ROUTING AND PROTOCOLS. Routing Control in Packet Switched Networks using Soft Computing Techniques. The Genetic Adaptive Routing Algorithm. Optimization of Restoration and Routing Strategies. GA-based Verification of Network Protocols Performance. Neural Networks for the Optimization of Runtime Adaptable Communication Protocols. SOFTWARE, STRATEGY AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT. Adaptive Demand-based Heuristics for Traffic Reduction in Distributed Information Systems. Exploring Evolutionary Approaches to Distributed Database Management. The Automation of Software Validation using Evolutionary Computation. Evolutionary Game Theory Applied to Service Selection and Network Ecologies. Intelligent Flow Control Under Game Theoretic Framework. Global Search Techiques for problems in Mobile Communications. An Effective Genetic Algorithm for Fixed Channel Assignment. References. Index.
£218.66
Wiley Fuzzy Cluster Analysis Methods for Classification
Book SynopsisFuzzy clustering, which combines fuzzy logic and cluster analysis techniques, has experienced a spur of interest in recent years owing to its important applications in image recognition. This revised, updated, and expanded translation of the German book deals with the ideas and algorithms of fuzzy clustering and their applications.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Basic Concepts. Classical Fuzzy Clustering Algorithms. Linear and Ellipsoidal Prototypes Shell Prototypes. Polygonal Object Boundaries. Cluster Estimation Models. Cluster Validity. Rule Generation with Clustering. Appendix. Bibliography.
£164.66
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Electric Cables Handbook
Book SynopsisElectric Cables Handbook provides a comprehensive and substantial coverage of all types of energy cables----from wiring and flexible cables for general use, to distribution, transmission and submarine cables.Table of ContentsTheory, design and principles common to all cable types; Wiring cables, flexible cables and cables for general industrial use; Supply distribution systems and cables; Transmission systems and cables; Submarine distribution and transmission; High temperature superconductivity; Optical fibres in power transmission systems; Cables for communication applications; Appendices
£185.36
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Electrical Safety and the Law
Book Synopsisaeo increasing emphasis placed on health and safety for contractors and designers aeo new edition substantially revised and expanded aeo covers the latest revisions to the Wiring Regulations and new electricity safety regulations aeo a a very practical booka -- a Electrical Contractora .Table of ContentsThe hazards and risks from electricity; Electrical accidents and dangerous occurrences; Basic safety precautions; The legislative framework; The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974; The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989; European-derived law with electrical and electrotechnical control system safety requirements; The Electricity Supply Regulations 1988; Other legislation with an electrical safety content; BS 761:2001 Requirements for Electrical Installations - IEE Wiring Regulations 16th Edition; Construction sites; Underground cables; Safety-related electrotechnical control systems; Competence: Electrical equipment in flammable and explosive atmospheres; Electric arc welding; Tests and testing; Maintenance; Checking small domestic electrical installations
£74.66
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Handbook of Electrical Installation Practice
Book Synopsiscovers a broad range of topics written by industrial specialists revisions include updates to the Wiring Regulations and changes to British Standards previous edition edited by Alan Smith (0-632-03882-9).Table of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; 1 Power supplies in the UK; 2 Substations and control rooms; 3 Site distribution systems; 4 Cable management systems; 5 Electricity on construction sites; 6 Standby power supplies; 7 Ground earthing; 8 Cathodic protection; 9 Lightning protection; 10 Special installations or locations; 11 Electrical safety; 12 Standards, specifications and codes of practice; 13 Distribution transformers; 14 Switchgear; 15 Rotating Machines; 16 HBC fuses and fusegear in low voltage systems; 17 Motor control gear; 18 Lighting; 19 Mains cables; 20 Selection of wiring systems; 21 Control and protection of low voltage installations; 22 Protective systems; 23 Power factor correction and tariffs; British Standards, Codes of Practice and IEC Document Titles; Index
£150.26
John Wiley & Sons Inc Wireless Multimedia
Book SynopsisWireless Multimedia: A Handbook to the IEEE 802.15.3 Standard clarifies the IEEE 802.15.3 standard for individuals who are implementing compliant devices and shows how the standard can be used to develop wireless multimedia applications. The 802.15.3 standard addresses an untapped market that does beyond 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless technologies. The standard addresses the consumer need for low-cost, high data-rate, ad-hoc wireless connections. Some of these applications include: wireless keyboards and printers, personal video and digital cameras, cordless telephones and intercoms, digital audio players and headphones, gaming (including interactive gaming, multiplayer consoles, handheld multiplayer gaming, digital music, video, and image uploads to handheld games), home theater system and stereo system components, video conferencing, and more! Navigating through the IEEE 802.15.3 standard to find the required information can be a difficult task for anyone who has not spent a coTable of ContentsIntroduction xv Acronyms and Abbreviations xvii Chapter 1 Background and History 1 What is an IEEE standard? 1 The 802.15 family 2 Why 802.15.3? 4 History of 802.15.3 6 Chapter 2 802.15.3 applications 13 The high-rate WPAN theme 13 Still image applications 14 Telephone quality audio applications 16 High quality audio applications 17 Gaming applications 18 Video and multimedia applications 19 Chapter 3 Overview of the IEEE 802.15.3 standard 23 Elements of the 802.15.3 piconet 25 PHY overview 28 Starting a piconet 31 The superframe 32 Joining and leaving a piconet 34 Connecting with other devices 35 Dependent piconets 36 Obtaining information 39 Power management 40 System changes 43 Implementation cost and complexity 44 Chapter 4 MAC functionality 47 MAC terminology in IEEE Std 802.15.3 47 Frame formats 49 Piconet timing and superframe structure 51 Interframe spacings 53 Contention access period (CAP) 55 Channel time allocation period (CTAP) 56 Comparing the contention access methods 60 Guard time 63 The role of the PNC 66 Starting a piconet 66 Handing over control 66 Ending a piconet 72 Joining and leaving the piconet 73 Association 74 Broadcasting piconet information 77 Disassociation 78 Assigning DEVIDs 80 Managing bandwidth 81 Acknowledgements 81 Asynchronous data 87 Stream connections 92 Fragmentation/defragmentation 96 Retransmissions and duplicate detection 99 Power management 100 Common characteristics of the SPS modes 104 Analyzing power save efficiencies 107 Switching PM modes 110 Managing SPS sets 114 DSPS mode 118 Allocating channel time for DSPS DEVs 119 PSPS mode 124 APS mode 126 Changing piconet parameters 128 Beacon announcements 129 Dynamic channel selection 132 Changing the PNID or BSID 134 Moving the beacon or changing the superframe duration 136 Finding information 138 Probe 139 Announce 143 PNC Information 145 Channel status 148 PNC channel scanning 150 Remote scan 152 Piconet services 154 Other capabilities 157 Transmit power control 157 Multirate capabilities 159 Extensibility of the standard 160 Example of the life cycle of a DEV 162 Chapter 5 Dependent piconets 165 Introduction 165 Starting a dependent piconet 168 Parent PNC ceasing operations with dependent piconets 174 Parent PNC stopping a dependent piconet 176 Handing over PNC responsibilities in a dependent piconet 177 Chapter 6 Security 187 Introduction and history 187 Security modes and policies 190 Security services provided in mode 1 191 Security policies 193 Symmetric key security suite 195 Overview of AES CCM 195 Key distribution 197 Security information 199 Chapter 7 2.4 GHz PHY 203 Overview 203 General PHY requirements 205 Channel plan 205 Timing issues 206 Miscellaneous PHY requirements 213 PHY frame format 213 Stuff bits and tail symbols 214 Frame format 215 PHY preamble 217 Data size restrictions 219 Modulation 220 Receiver performance 224 Transmitter performance 228 Regulatory and requirements 233 Delay spread performance 234 Mitigating the effects of delay spread 236 Fading channel model used for 802.15.3 237 Defining delay spread performance 239 Delay spread measurements 240 Radio architectures 244 Superheterodyne 245 Direct conversion 248 Walking IF 250 Low IF 253 Summary of radio architectures 256 Chapter 8 2.4 Interfacing to 802.15.3 257 The PIBs and their interface 261 MLME SAP 262 PLME SAP 265 MAC SAP 265 PHY SAP 266 The FCSL 268 Chapter 9 2.4 Coexistence mechanisms 271 Introduction 271 Coexistence techniques in 802.15.3 271 Passive scanning 273 The ability to request channel quality information 273 Dynamic channel selection 273 Link quality and RSSI 274 Channel plan that minimizes channel overlap 274 Transmit power control 275 Lower impact transmit spectral mask 275 Neighbor piconet capability 276 Coexistence results 278 Assumptions for coexistence simulations 278 BER calculations 280 802.11b and 802.15.3 282 802.15.1 and 802.11 FHSS overlapping with 802.15.3 288 Summary 291 References 295 Glossary 299 Index 305
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Wiley Electrical Installations Shipboard
Book SynopsisIEEE 45-2002 is an excellent standard, which is widely used for selecting shipboard electrical and electronic system equipment and its installation. The standard is a living document often interpreted differently by different users. Handbook to IEEE Standard 45: A Guide to Electrical Installations on Shipboard provides a detailed background of the changes in IEEE Std 45-2002 and the reasoning behind the changes as well as explanation and adoption of other national and international standards. It contains the complete text of IEEE 45-2002 relevant clauses, along with explanatory commentary consisting of: - Recommendation intent and interpretation - Historical perspective - Application - Supporting illustrations, drawings and tables This Handbook provides necessary technical details in a simplified form to enhance understanding of the requirements for technical and non-technical people in the maritime industry.Table of Contents1 Overview 1 2 Ship service and propulsion generator (SWBS 235) 7 3 Emergency power generation and distribution-shipboard (SWBS 310) 17 4 Shipboard electrical system power quality 25 5 Power system electrical one-line diagram-shipboard 37 6 Electrical system load analysis-shipboard 53 7 Voltage drop calculations -shipboard electrical system 77 8 Short-circuit analysis-shipboard electrical power system 81 9 Switchboards- shipboard electrical power system (SWBS 324) 97 10 Motor and motor controller - shipboard (SWBS 302) 115 11 Electrical power distribution and protection system-shipboard (SWBS 320) 133 12 Grounding system-shipboard electrical distribution (SWBS 320) 151 13 Electric propulsion system-shipboard (SWBS 235) 163 14 Electrical system redundancy requirement-shipboard 177 15 Electric propulsion drive system - Shipboard (SWBS 235) 191 16 Electric propulsion motor - shipboard (SWBS 235) 203 17 Transformer-Chipboard (SWBS 314) 211 18 Marine electrical cable (SWBS 304) 225 19 Shipboard Control, automation, and Power Management System (PMS)-(SWBS 202) 249 20 Alternate Compliance Program (ACP) - ABS and USCG (Ship Design) 263 21 Steering and maneuvering system-shipboard (SWBS 561) 281 22 Shipboard interior communication systems-(SWBS 432-433) 293 23 Shipboard exterior communications (SWBS-440) 297 24 Shipboard navigation system (SWBS426) 299 25 Shipboard miscellaneous electrical alarm, safety, and warning systems (SWBS 436) 303 26 Shipboard UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) 305 Appendices 311
£92.66
John Wiley & Sons Inc Wireless Local Area Networks Quality of Service
Book SynopsisThis book is part of the IEEE Standards Wireless Networks Series. This book describes Wireless Local Area Networks Quality of Service enhancements. Those enhancements enable the support of real-time applications such as voice and video. The scope of the book includes: - Overview of QoS mechanisms and architectures. - WLAN QoS mechanisms and relationship to QoS general architectures. - Performance analysis and case studies. WLAN QoS planning and engineering are challenging tasks to both network operators and end users. This book is an attempt to satisfy the need for better understanding of WLAN QoS features as well as the related engineering challenges. The reader will be able to understand WLAN QoS mechanisms and features in a simple and clear way beyond that obtained by just reading standard documents. The reader of the book should be able to understand: - WLAN QoS basic operation. How WLAN QoS is related to other QoS architectures especially IP QoS, and the related interworking issueTable of ContentsPreface xi Acronyms xv Chapter 1 Quality of Service Mechanisms and Metrics 1 Traffic Management Mechanisms 1 Traffic Conditioning 4 The Metering Function 5 Marker 9 Dropper 9 Shaper 10 Admission Control 11 Nodal Mechanisms 15 Transmission Scheduler 15 Buffer Management 22 Feedback Congestion Management 26 Performance Metrics 31 Throughput 32 Delay 33 Packet Loss 36 Simple Queueing Models 36 M\M\l Queueing System 38 M\G\ 1 Queueing System 41 Chapter 2 QoS Architectures 43 Reservation Model 43 Reservation Model Example 45 Service Types 49 Differentiation Model 54 Differentiating Model Examples 56 IEEE Standard 802. IQ Ethernet Frame Priority 62 Chapter 3 IEEE Standard 802.11 Overview 65 IEEE 802.11 Architecture and Frame format 65 IEEE 802.11 PHY Overview 69 IEEE 802.1 la PHY 69 IEEE 802.1 lb PHY 71 The IEEE 802.1 lg PHY Overview 73 The IEEE 802.11 MAC Overview 75 Distributed Coordination Function (DCF) 75 Point Coordination Function (PCF) 81 Power Management 85 IEEE 802.11 Throughput 86 IEEE 802.11 Frame Types 90 A Queueing Model for PCF Performance 92 Chapter 4 IEEE 802.11 QoS Features 97 IEEE 802.1 le MAC Overview 97 Data Frame Format 99 Association to QoS BSS 102 EDCA Operation 105 HCCA Operation 108 Admission Control 110 EDCA Admission Control 119 HCCA Admission Control 123 Direct Link Setup 125 Block Acknowledgment (BA) 129 Throughput Improvement Due to Block Acknowledgment 132 Power Management Using APSD 134 WiFi Multimedia (WMM) Specification 136 IEEE 802.1 In (High Throughput) MAC Features 139 Frame Aggregation 139 IEEE 802.1 In Block Acknowledgment 141 A Simple Engineering Example 143 Chapter 5 Interworking with WLAN QoS 145 Common WLAN Deployment Scenario 147 WLAN QoS Interworking with Ethernet 148 WLAN QoS Interworking with IP Networks 151 Chapter 6 Concluding Remarks 157 Bibliography 159 Index 163
£71.06
John Wiley & Sons Inc Systems and Software Engineering with
Book SynopsisBy way of this book, Norman Schneidewind has officially bridged the gap between the two disparate fields. Filled with many real-world examples drawn from industry and government, Systems and Software Engineering with Applications provides a new perspective for systems and software engineers to consider when developing optimal solutions.Table of ContentsPreface xix Part 1 : Systems and Software Engineering Models, Methods, Tools, and Standards Chapter 1: Quantitative Methods to Ensure the Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability of Computer Hardware and Software 1 Chapter 2: Overview of Software Reliability Engineering 45 Chapter 3: Statistical Quality Control 63 Chapter 4: Risk, Reliability, and Testing Case Study 77 Chapter 5: Models for Systems and Software Engineering 103 Chapter 6: Software Reliability Metrics 129 Chapter 7: Software Reliability and Metrics Tools 153 Chapter 8: Integrating Testing with Reliability 187 Chapter 9: Architecture, Performance, Reliability, and Availability 211 Chapter 10: Internet Fault Tree Analysis for Reliability Estimation 227 Chapter 11 : Standard for Software Reliability 245 Part 2: Applications of Systems and Software Engineering Chapter 12: Simulation and Analytical Models: A Comparison 263 Chapter 13: Object-Oriented Methods for Modeling Software Reliability 289 Chapter 14: Cyber Security Prediction Models 305 Part 3: Systems and Software Engineering in the Workplace Chapter 15: Ergonomics and Safety in the Workplace 333 Chapter 16: Facility Layout and Location Models 345 Chapter 17: Inventory Control 375 Part 4: Scheduling and Cost Control in Systems and Software Chapter 18: Scheduling 389 Chapter 19: Forecasting Models 405 Chapter 20: Cost Analysis 415 Index 431
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John Wiley & Sons LowRate Wireless Personal Area Networks
Book SynopsisThis updated edition provides detailed information on the amendments to the standard including IEEE 802.15.4a, IEEE 802.15.4c, IEEE 802.15.4d, IEEE 802.15.4e, IEEE 802.15.4f, and IEEE 802.15.4g, as well as an update on the ZigBee Alliance. This book extends the previous editions by adding a new section centered on providing a complete presentation of the WirelessHART protocol. Divided into four parts, the first part of the book presents an overview of the low-rate wireless personal area technology and IEEE 802.15.4. Not only a technical introduction, this part of the book is valuable to marketing and business professionals. It can help them understand the technology and vision behind the standards' conception so they can more effectively plan marketing and business strategies. The second part of the text concentrates on the technical features and components of the standard, while the third part focuses on implementation and system design considerations. WirelessHART is covered in tTable of ContentsForeword xi Foreword to the Third Edition xiii Introduction and Update for the Third Edition xxiii IEEE Std 802.15.4 Evolution xxiv Revision IEEE Std 802.15.4 - 2006 (IEEE Std 802.15.4b) xxv Amendment 1 - IEEE Std 802.15.4a xxv Amendment 2 - IEEE Std 802.15.4c xxv Amendment 3 - IEEE Std 802.15.4d xxvi Amendment 4 - IEEE Std 802.15.4e xxvi Amendment 5 - IEEE Std 802.15.4f xxvi Amendment 6 - IEEE Std 802.15.4g xxvi ZigBee and More xxvii Book Organization xxvii Acronyms and Abbreviations xxix Part I 1 Chapter 1 IEEE Standard 802.15.4 3 Chapter 2 Low-Rate Wireless PAN Applications 15 Part II 27 Chapter 3 IEEE Std 802.15.4 Technical Overview 29 Chapter 4 Physical Layer 43 Chapter 5 Medium Access Control Sublayer 79 Chapter 6 Network Functionality 119 Part III 139 Chapter 7 System Design Considerations 141 Chapter 8 Real-World Issues 157 Part IV 163 Chapter 9 Introduction to WirelessHART 165 Chapter 10 The WirelessHART Network 189 Chapter 11 The WirelessHART Physical Layer and Data Link Layer 207 Chapter 12 WirelessHART Security 219 Chapter 13 Concluding Remarks 225 References 227 Glossary 231 Index 239
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd New Media New Policies
Book Synopsisaeo The first systematic study of the consequences of new media technologies for questions of access and regulation. aeo Criticises orthodox views of the Left and Right about media and communication policies. aeo Develops a major new framework for policy makers with regard to the media in the UK and elsewhere.Trade Review"The convergence of media technologies and industries is racing ahead of a maze of fragmented and increasingly obsolete policies rooted in the preconvegence era. New Media, New Policies lays down an integrated policy programme that challenges conventional thinking and provides an essential foundation for the forthcoming debates on policies for the UK information society." Professor W Melody, Center for Tele Information, Technical University of Denmark "A key book - and a key to new Labour thinking." James Curran, Goldsmiths' College "Much of what they have to say about policy is thoughtful and to be welcomed ... Collins and Murroni seek to provide a coherent perspective and clear policy guidelines for the future. Whether you are "new" or "old" labour, this is an important book that deserves to be widely read." Tribune "Their comprehensive and timely book is the first fruit of a major study of the media and telecommunications industries." The Times Higher Education Supplement "The scope of the book is wide, dealing with press, broadcasting and other audiovisual media ... it is all clearly written and explained in a reasonable and no-nonsense style which will make it both useful and attractive to students of British media policy, who need a short and reliable introduction to a wide range of issues. It should also appeal to politicians of the centre left who want some ready-made answers to questions about media policy." European Journal of Communication "The quality of its analysis of current UK communication policy issues ... is both cogent and clear ... A valuable contribution to the continuing debates on UK communication policy and a highly recommended text for teaching on these policy issues." LSE Magazine "This book is not simply an academic text ... [it is] a resource for government ... Many statements in the book translate into policies recently enacted or, perhaps, are about to be so." ScreenTable of ContentsPreface. Introduction. 1. Market Forces in Telecommunications. 2. Essential Facilities, Third Party Access and the Problems of Interconnection. 3. Concentration of Ownership. 4. Universal Service Obligation in Broadcasting and Telecommunications. 5. Freedom of Expression. 6. Audiovisual Policies: Too Much or Not Enough?. 7. Public Service Broadcasting: a Better BBC. 8. Convergence and Change: Reforming the Regulators. Conclusions. Appendix One. Appendix Two. Notes. References. Glossary. Index.
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Polity Press African Americans and the Media
Book SynopsisProvides a textbook overview of the past, present, and future of African Americans in US media. Brings together work from a variety of disciplines to provide the fullest understanding of this complex relationship to date.Trade Review"Prof. Squires has accomplished something quite remarkable with African Americans and the Media. This is not simply a 'textbook'. Rather, it is one of the most comprehensive, engaged works of scholarship to chart the relationship African Americans have with media. This book not only covers every medium, from print to internet, but it also examines innovation, audience reception, and even industry responsibility. This is an absolutely essential resource for students and scholars at every level." Robin Coleman, University of MichiganTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Chronology of Events Introduction - African Americans and the Mass Media Section One: The Black Press 1. The Black Press in the 19th Century: From Slavery to Reconstruction 2. The Great Black Migration and the Growth of the Urban Black Press, 1910-1945 3. The Black Press, the Civil Rights Movement, and Beyond 4. Black Magazines in the 20th Century Section Two: Film 5. Mainstream Cinema and African Americans, 1900-1940s 6. From Servile to "Upstanding": Message films, Sidney Poitier, and Hollywood after WWII 7. Approaching a New Century: From Spike Lee to Direct-to-DVD Section Three: Radio and Recorded Music 8. Records and Race in the Early Years of Radio 9. Radio and Race: From World War II to Rock ‘n' Roll 10. Integrating Entertainment and Ownership in Music & Radio Section Four: Television and New Media 11. Black Faces in Small Places: Early television and Black Americans 12. Enter Cosby: A New Era of Black Presence on Television, 1984-1992 13. Black Entertainment Television and the Promise of Cable Diversity 14. African Americans and the New Media Environment: From Mass to Niche Media Endnotes
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Media and Environment
Book Synopsis* Major new introduction to the relationship between the media and environment, with a focus on the role played by news. * Covers key topics including: local, national and global issues, journalistic sources, public relations and protest, and the circulation of environmental meanings in the public sphere.Trade Review"Media and Environment offers a comprehensive discussion of approaches, methods and outcomes in research on media and environmental conflict, from a multidisciplinary, but nevertheless fundamentally sociological perspective. The book offers an excellent insight into the processes driving news coverage of environmental conflict, as well as into ways of conceptualizing the interplay of news, publics and political action. It will be a welcome addition to this burgeoning field of study." Anders Hansen, University of Leicester "At a time when the global scale of environmental issues insisits upon public attention and action, the news institutions that report these issues have come under singular economic pressure. Libby lester writes a theoretically sophisticated and lucid analysis of the mediated construction of the public discourse on environmental risk under these conditions and of the political interests of the key players in this essential debate." Andrew Rojecki, University of Illinois at Chicago "As we teeter on the brink of environmental apocalypse, we may wonder: how did we get here? Libby Lester's insightful analysis of the role of news media in constructing our understanding of the multiple environmental crises engulfing the earth provides important clues. Through her global perspective on why we get the environmental news coverage that we do, Lester gives us some hope for charting a new direction." Kevin DeLuca, University of UtahTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Introduction. Chapter One: Media and Environments. Chapter Two: Conflict and Risk. Chapter Three: News and Journalists. Chapter Four: Sources and Voices. Chapter Five: Movement and Protest. Chapter Six: Symbols and celebrities. Chapter Seven: Environment and engagement. References. Index.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Family Conflict
Book SynopsisFamily Conflict takes a life course approach as it provides an accessible discussion of family conflict issues, processes, and outcomes. Chapters draw on recent theory and research regarding sub-systems and stages in family life to give readers resource-rich overviews of conflict in contemporary families. After the initial chapter presents the landscape of family conflict theory and research, chapters focus on conflict in couple relationships, parent-child relationships, sibling relationships, and in stepfamilies. The book concludes with a discussion of how specific work, health, and disability challenges facing today's families influence, and are influenced by, conflict interactions. Family Conflict will be essential reading for students of family communication, family researchers, professionals who work with families in various stages of life, and anyone who desires a deeper understanding of their own family conflict processes.Trade Review"Scholars and students alike will appreciate this highly accessible volume. The authors masterfully weave together multiple perspectives to cogently capture the state of the art on family conflict."Brett Laursen, Florida Atlantic University"This is an excellent piece of well-balanced, integrative scholarship. The writing is precise yet engaging and the book will be an excellent introduction to family conflict for people new to the area and a useful resource for people already familiar with the topic."John Caughlin, University of IllinoisTable of ContentsDetailed Contents viiiTables and Figures xPreface xi1 Introduction to Family Conflict 12 Marital Conflict 223 Interparental Conflict, Post-Divorce, and Stepfamilies 524 Conflict between Parents and Children 825 Siblings in Conflict 1136 Conflict in the Face of Family Challenges: Work-Family Interface, Health & Disability, and Family Resilience 141Appendices 166References 175Index 197
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Communication in Health Organizations
Book Synopsis* Only book to date focusing on communication occurring in health organizations. * Flexibility for use in different health communication courses and class formats. * Breadth of research reviewed applies to exploring communication in multiple health-related disciplines.Trade Review"Julie Apker addresses the landscape of health care environment in a way that captures its complexity and honors the experiences of both providers and patients. Her consideration of contemporary events will help readers to make sense of their professional and personal encounters with health care organizations."Katherine Miller, Texas A&M University "Apker has done an outstanding job in integrating and synthesizing a large body of research on the subject of communication in health organizations, and making it relevant to students. This is an excellent companion text for general health communication courses, or courses specific to health organizations."Eileen Berlin Ray, Cleveland State University "At last, a well-written and compelling book that surveys the forms and functions of communication in health organizations! Apker offers a timely and masterful analysis that is theoretically grounded and comprehensive in scope. For anyone working in a caring profession or interested in the communicative challenges of complex health systems, this is a must-read."Lynn Harter, Ohio University Table of ContentsList of Figures and Tables. Acknowledgements. Introduction Chapter 1 Landscape of Healthcare Delivery Chapter 2 Organizational Assimilation. Chapter 3 Identity and Power. Chapter 4 Stress, Burnout, and Social Support. Chapter 5 Change and Leadership. Chapter 6 Health Teams. Chapter 7 Health Organization Quality. Chapter 8 Health Communication Technologies. References. Name Index. Subject Index.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Media Life
Book SynopsisResearch consistently shows how through the years more of our time gets spent using media, how multitasking our media has become a regular feature of everyday life, and that consuming media for most people increasingly takes place alongside producing media.Trade Review“Media Life is a daring, provocative and mindful analysis of the many ways in which media have become an irreducible component of the social. It is written in a very approachable style, presented in an impeccable typographic design, and is impressive in its scope of concepts, terminologies, and the body of examples from market research, art and popular culture.” Christoph Raetzsch, Digital Journalism "Draws on a wide array of sometimes sharply original ideas about both entrapment and opportunity, organizing them vigorously and often with wit." European Journal of Communication "This innovative interpretation of our relationship to media is both coherent and the fruit of much thought. It contains the promise of a long-sought-for new paradigm to replace the original causal-linear model of mass communication." Denis McQuail, University of Amsterdam "Media Life is a fresh and inspiring book, dense in original ideas and intuitions. It is an outstanding book to read, to study, to cite, to have on the shelves of your library, to lend to friends, to suggest to students, and to think about when you yourself take part in media life." Leopoldina Fortunati, University of Udine "In Media Life Mark Deuze gives us an immediate sense of the embedded, interconnected, and multi-modal character and necessity of media in contemporary life. It is also a window into the next generation of communication research and scholarship, where the familiar divides between channel and content, interpersonal interaction and mediated communication, the personal, the institutional, and the systemic will fade and reconfigure. Just as we cannot not communicate, today we cannot not mediate. An indispensable tour of the emerging boundaries of media studies." Leah Lievrouw, University of California Los AngelesTable of ContentsPreface: In Media1. Media Life2. Media Today3. What Media Do4. No Life Outside Media5. Society in Media6. Together Alone7. In Media We Fit8. Life in MediaReferencesEndnotes
£19.80
IEEE Computer Society Press,U.S. Digital Systems Design VHL Synthesis An
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I.E.E.E.Press The MIS and LAN Managers Guide to Advanced
Book SynopsisThe MIS and LAN Managers Guide to Advanced Telecommunications examines the technologies, devices, and equipment commonly used by telecommunications carriers. Discussions include the basics of voice and data communications as well as a wide range of telecommunications topics, particularly wide area networks and digital networks focusing on client server LAN networks. Major issues surrounding LAN interconnection are explained in easy-to-understand language and numerous illustrations. The text provides the MIS or network manager with a comprehensive view of emerging telecommunications technologies, current networking technology for information systems, and detailed information on how to implement useful solutions. Additionally, the author reviews industry standard solutions from a technical perspective giving a detailed treatment of the various protocols and their operation and the applicability of the technology to support organizational data and communications needs for com
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I.E.E.E.Press Software Process Improvement
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Traffic System Design Handbook Timesaving
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface. List of Tables. Traffic System Design Overview. Poisson Distribution. Erlang B. Distribution. Erlang C. Distribution. Binomial Distribution. Engset Distribution. Definitions. Glossary. Selected Bibliography. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Semiconductor Memories
Book SynopsisSemiconductor Memories provides in-depth coverage in the areas of design for testing, fault tolerance, failure modes and mechanisms, and screening and qualification methods including. * Memory cell structures and fabrication technologies. * Application-specific memories and architectures. * Memory design, fault modeling and test algorithms, limitations, and trade-offs. * Space environment, radiation hardening process and design techniques, and radiation testing. * Memory stacks and multichip modules for gigabyte storage.Trade Review"...a valuable reference..." (Microelectronics Reliability, Vol. 43, 2003)Table of ContentsPreface. Chapter 1: Introduction. Chapter 2: Random Access Memory Technologies. 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 Static Random Access Memories (SRAMs). 2.3 Dynamic Random Access Memories (DRAMs). Chapter 3: Nonvolatile Memories. 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 Masked Read-Only Memories (ROMs). 3.3 Programmable Read-Only Memories (PROMs). 3.4 Erasable (UV)-Programmable Read-Only Memories (EPROMs). 3.5 Electrically Erasable PROMs (EEPROMs). 3.6 Flash Memories (EPROMs or EEPROMs). Chapter 4: Memory Fault Modeling and Testing. 4.1 Introduction . . . . 4.2 RAM Fault Modeling. 4.3 RAM Electrical Testing. 4.4 RAM Pseudorandom Testing. 4.5 Megabit DRAM Testing. 4.6 Nonvolatile Memory Modeling and Testing. 4.7 IDDQ Fault Modeling and Testing. 4.8 Application Specific Memory Testing. Chapter 5: Memory Design for Testability and Fault Tolerance. 5.1 General Design for Testability Techniques. 5.2 RAM Built-in Self-Test (BIST). 5.3 Embedded Memory DFT and BIST Techniques. 5.4 Advanced BIST and Built-in Self-Repair Architectures. 5.5 DFT and BIST for ROMs. 5.6 Memory Error-Detection and Correction Techniques. 5.7 Memory Fault-Tolerance Designs. Chapter 6: Semiconductor Memory Reliability. 6.1 General Reliability Issues. 6.2 RAM Failure Modes and Mechanisms. 6.3 Nonvolatile Memory Reliability. 6.4 Reliability Modeling and Failure Rate Prediction. 6.5 Design for Reliability. 6.6 Reliability Test Structures. 6.7 Reliability Screening and Qualification. Chapter 7: Semiconductor Memory Radiation Effects. 7.1 Introduction. 7.2 Radiation Effects. 7.3 Radiation-Hardening Techniques. 7.4 Radiation Hardness Assurance and Testing. Chapter 8: Advanced Memory Technologies. 8.1 Introduction. 8.2 Ferroelectric Random Access Memories (FRAMs). 8.3 Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) FRAMs. 8.4 Analog Memories. 8.5 Magnetoresistive Random Access Memories (MRAMs). 8.6 Experimental Memory Devices. Chapter 9: High-Density Memory Packaging Technologies. 9.1 Introduction. 9.2 Memory Hybrids and MCMs (2-D). 9.3 Memory Stacks and MCMs (3-D). 9.4 Memory MCM Testing and Reliability Issues. 9.5 Memory Cards. 9.6 High-Density Memory Packaging Future Directions. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Telecommunications Network Management Into the
Book SynopsisA leading--edge reference, this collection of original chapters from prominent experts in the field brings you a superb presentation of the latest in telecommunications network management.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Acknowledgments. List of Acronyms. Principles of Network Management (Salah Aidarous and Thomas Plevyak). A Critical Survey of Network Management Protocol Standards(Yechiam Yemini). Telecommunications Management Network: Principles, Models, and Applications (Veli Sahin). Domestic and International Open Systems InterconnectionManagement Standards (Philip A. Johnson). Applying Object-Oriented Analysis and Design to the Integrations of Network Management Systems (Raymond H. Pyle). Modeling and Simulation in Network Management (Victor S. Frost). Knowledge-based Network Management (Kurudi H. Muralidhar). Configuration Management (Gordon Rainey). Fault Management (Charles J. Byrne). Network Performance Management (Subhabrata Bapi Sen). Distributed Restoration of the Transport Network (Wayne Grover). Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Field Computation by Moment Methods
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsDeterministic Problems. Electrostatic Fields. Two-Dimensional Electromagnetic Fields. Wire Antennas and Scatterers. Generalized Network Parameters. Multiport Systems. Eigenvalue Problems. Cylindrical Waveguides. Cavity Resonators. Optimization. Appendix A: Linear Spaces and Mapping Appendix B: Matrix Inversion. Appendix C: Matrix Eigenvalue and Eigenvectors. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc The TransmissionLine Modeling Method
Book SynopsisCo-published with Oxford University Press. A volume in the IEEE Press/OUP Electromagnetic Wave Series. Gain a thorough understanding of one of the most important simulation tools in computational electromagnetics with this comprehensive introduction to the TLM method. Written by one of the foremost researchers in the TLM method, this book covers the entire area of electromagnetics from the basic principles to advanced formulations and applications and including microwaves, antennas, RCS, electromagnetic compatibility, and electromagnetic heating, while providing a clear explanation of modeling principles from lumped components through 1, 2 and 3 dimensional complex systems.Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. Chapter 1: Introduction to Numerical Modeling. Modeling as an Intellectual Activity. Classification of Numerical Methods. Electrical Circuit Analogs of Physical Systems. References. Chapter 2: Transmission Line Theory. Transient Response of a Line. Sinusoidal Steady-State Response of a Line. Dispersive Effects in Discretized Transmission Line Models. References. Chapter 3: Discrete Models of Lumped Components. "Link" and "Stub" Models of Capacitors. "Link" and "Stub" Models of Inductors. Examples of Mixed Link and Stub Models. Modeling of Nonlinear Elements. Modeling of Coupled Elements. Generalized Discrete TLM Modeling. References. Chapter 4: One-Dimensional TLM Models. TLM Model of a Lossy Transmission Line. TLM Models for One-Dimensional Electromagnetic Problems. Study of Dispersive Effects in One-Dimensional TLM Models. References. Chapter 5: Two-Dimensional TLM Models. The Series TLM Node. The Shunt TLM Node. Dispersion in a Two-Dimensional Mesh. Duality in Electromagnetics. References. Chapter 6: Three-Dimensional TLM Models. The Development of Three-Dimensional Nodes. The Symmetrical Condensed Node. The Variable Mesh SCN. The Hybrid SCN. An Alternative Derivation of Scattering Properties. The Multigrid TLM Mesh. References. Chapter 7: The Application of TLM to Diffusion Problems. One-Dimensional Diffusion Models. Two-Dimensional Diffusion Models. Three-Dimensional Diffusion Models. Applications of the TLM Model of Diffusion Processes. References. Chapter 8: TLM in Vibration and Acoustics. Torsional Waves. Sound Waves. References. Chapter 9: Application of TLM to Electromagnetic Problems. Electromagnetic Compatibility. Microwave Design. Radar Cross-Section (RCS). Antennas. Electromagnetic Heating. References. Chapter 10: Special Topics in TLM. Thin-Wire Formulations. Narrow-Slot Formulations. Thin-Panel Formulations. Infinitely Adjustable Boundaries. Frequency-Domain TLM (TLM-FD). Implementation Issues in TLM. References. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Understanding ElectroMechanical Engineering An
Book SynopsisWith a focus on electromechanical systems in a variety of fields, this accessible introductory text brings you coverage of the full range of electrical mechanical devices used today. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the design process and get valuable insights into good design practice.Table of ContentsList of Illustrations xxv Preface xxix About the Author xxxi Introduction 1 PART I Understanding the Science and Technology 7 Chapter 1 Electrical Engineering 9 Chapter 2 Mechanical Engineering 35 PART II Understanding the Devices and Systems 65 Chapter 3 Generators and Motors 67 Chapter 4 Brakes and Clutches 88 Chapter 5 Amplifiers 101 Chapter 6 Actuators 111 Chapter 7 Transducers 128 Chapter 8 Controlled Motion 153 Chapter 9 Contact Makers and Electrodes 172 Chapter 10 Computer Components 202 Chapter 11 Marking Paper 212 Chapter 12 Sound 222 Chapter 13 Manufacturing 229 Chapter 14 Assembling and Connecting 239 Chapter 15 Military Devices 254 Chapter 16 Medical Devices 257 Chapter 17 Consumer Devices 263 Chapter 18 Passive Electrical Components 268 PART III Understanding Design 273 Chapter 19 The Science and the Art 275 Chapter 20 How One Designs 278 Chapter 21 Minimum Constraint Design 284 Chapter 22 Design for Manufacturing 289 Chapter 23 User-Friendly Design 294 Chapter 24 Accuracy, Adjustment and Gauging 297 Chapter 25 Reliability, Defects, Abuse, Failure, and Maintenance 300 Chapter 26 Barriers, Filters, Conduits, and Valves 309 Chapter 27 Ecology 320 Chapter 28 Money 324 Chapter 29 Cost Reduction and Product Improvement 327 Chapter 30 Constraints on Design 334 Chapter 31 People Engineering 337 Chapter 32 Getting Help 345 Chapter 33 Design Parameters 349 Chapter 34 Product Classes and Families 352 Appendix Patent Classification 357 References and Bibliography 361 Index 371
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Writing in the Technical Fields
Book SynopsisUsing an informal, hands-on approach, this practical guide reviews the basics of good technical writing. It provides a simple, effective system for writing all types of technical documents including letters, memos, minutes, procedures, manuals, proposals, progress reports, and final reports. You will gain a better understanding of the writing process and learn how to: improve the coherence of your writing, write better paragraphs, write better sentences, choose the right word and more.Table of ContentsPreface xiii Part I: Techniques 1 Chapter I. Introduction 3 Treat Workplace Writing as a Craft, Not an Art 3 Unlearn What You Learned in School 4 Focus on What You Know About Writing at Work 6 Characteristics of Effective Workplace Writing 7 Chapter 2 Before You Start Writing 13 Use Short Writing Sessions, Not Long Ones 13 Write Collaboratively 15 Analyze Your Audience 17 Define Your Purpose 18 Evaluate the Implications of Your Audience and Purpose 19 Make Sure Your Boss Agrees with What You've Decided 21 Chapter 3. Understanding the Writing Process 23 Generate Ideas to Include in the Document 23 Organize Your Information 26 Write the Draft Quickly 34 Spend Your Time Revising 34 Chapter 4 Using the Computer to Improve Your Writing 39 Understand What the Computer Can—and Cannot—Do for You 40 Use the Computer When You're Just Getting Started on a Document 40 Use the Computer When You're Drafting 41 Use the Computer When You're Revising 42 Use Specialized Software 43 Chapter 5. Improving the Coherence of Your Writing 47 Write Informative Titles and Headings 48 Use Lists to Communicate Parallel Information 50 Use Introductions to Forecast Discussions 52 Use Conclusions to Complete Discussions 55 Chapter 6 Writing Better Paragraphs 59 Begin with a Clear Topic Sentence 59 Support the Topic Sentence Logically 61 Emphasize the Coherence of the Paragraph 62 Keep Paragraphs to a Manageable Length 65 Chapter 7. Writing Better Sentences 67 Determine the Appropriate Stylistic Guidelines 68 Use the Active and Passive Voices Appropriately 68 Choose Appropriate Sentence Patterns 70 Focus on the Real Subject 72 Focus on the Real Verb 73 Use Modifying Elements Effectively 74 Keep Parallel Items Parallel 76 Chapter 8 Choosing the Right Word 79 Choose Simple, Clear Words and Phrases 79 Avoid Unnecessary Jargon 82 Avoid Euphemisms 82 Avoid Cliches 82 Avoid Sexist Language 83 Use Readability Formulas Carefully 84 Chapter 9 Creating and Integrating Graphics 87 Determine Whether You Need Graphics 87 Determine What Kind of Graphic to Use 89 Make the Graphic Honest 90 Make the Graphic Self-Sufficient 91 Determine Where to Put the Graphic 95 Tie the Graphic to the Text 95 Chapter 10. Improving Page Design 99 Leave Adequate Margins 100 Consider a Multicolumn Format 101 Use Appropriate Line Spacing 102 Use Appropriate Justification 104 Understand the Readability Levels of Type Fonts 106 Use the Different Members of a Type Family 107 Use Type Sizes Appropriately 108 Use Uppercase and Lowercase 110 Design Titles and Headings for Emphasis and Clarity 110 Design Lists for Clarity 112 Part II: Applications 115 Chapter 11. Letters 117 Learn the Standard Letter Formats 117 Learn Letter Protocol 118 Forecast the Purpose of the Letter 122 End on a Positive Note 123 Achieve a Natural Tone 124 Chapter 12 Memos 127 Create an Informative Heading 128 State the Purpose Up Front 128 Include a Summary 129 Conclude with an Action Statement 130 Chapter 13. Minutes 135 Include the Necessary Housekeeping Details 136 Record Events Accurately 136 Record Events Diplomatically 137 Chapter 14 Procedures and Manuals 141 Emphasize Safety 142 Orient the Reader 145 Write Clear Instructions 148 Add Graphics to Clarify the Text 150 Design the Document for Easy Use in the Field 152 Anticipate the Need for Updates 154 Include Troubleshooting Tips 154 Chapter 15. Formal Elements of Reports 157 Transmittal Letter 158 Title Page 160 Table of Contents 160 Abstract 162 Executive Summary 164 Appendices 166 Chapter 16 Proposals I69 Plan Before You Start Writing 170 Show That You Understand the Readers’ Needs 171 Propose a Clear, Specific Technical Plan for the Project 174 Demonstrate Your Professionalism and Credibility 176 Use Graphics to Help Your Readers See Your Ideas 177 Evaluate the Proposal Carefully Before You Send It Out 178 Chapter 17. Progress Reports 183 Clarify the Context 183 Explain the Progress Clearly 184 Explain the Progress Honestly 185 Chapter 18. Completion Reports 189 Introduce the Report Clearly 190 Describe Your Methods 191 Present Your Results 192 Draw Conclusions from the Results 194 Present Your Recommendations 195 Appendices 197 A. Checklists 199 B. Handbook 207 C. Commonly Misused Words and Phrases 241 D. Guidelines for Speakers of English as a Second Language 247 E. Guidelines for Writing to Speakers of English as a Second Language 261 F. Selected Bibliography 265 Index 271
£83.66
John Wiley & Sons Inc DeltaSIGMA Data Converters
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive guide offers a detailed treatment of the analysis, design, simulation and testing of the full range of today''s leading delta-sigma data converters. Written by professionals experienced in all practical aspects of delta-sigma modulator design, Delta-Sigma Data Converters provides comprehensive coverage of low and high-order single-bit, bandpass, continuous-time, multi-stage modulators as well as advanced topics, including idle-channel tones, stability, decimation and interpolation filter design, and simulation.Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction. An Overview of Basic Concepts (J. Candy). Quantization Noise in DeltaSigma A/D Converters (R. Gray). Quantization Errors and Dithering in DeltaSigma Modulators (S. Norsworthy). Stability Theory for DeltaSigma Modulators (R. Adams & R. Schreier). The Design of High-Order Single-Bit DeltaSigma ADCs (R. Adams). The Design of Cascaded DeltaSigma ADCs (M. Rebeschini). High-Speed Cascaded DeltaSigma ADCs (B. Brandt). Delta-Sigma ADCs with Multibit Internal Converters (R. Carley, et al.). The Design of Bandpass DeltaSigma ADCs (S. Jantzi, et al.). Architectures for DeltaSigma DACs (G. Temes, et al.). Analog Circuit Design for DeltaSigma ADCs (B. Brandt, et al.). Analog Circuit Design for DeltaSigma DACs (M. Rebeschini & P. Ferguson). Decimation and Interpolation for DeltaSigma Conversion (S. Norsworthy & R. Crochiere). CAD for the Analysis and Design of DeltaSigma Converters (C. Wolff, et al.). Index. About the Editors.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Digital Systems Testing Revised
Book SynopsisThis updated printing of the leading text and reference in digital systems testing and testable design provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art coverage of the field.Table of ContentsPreface. How This Book Was Written. Introduction. Modeling. Logic Simulation. Fault Modeling. Fault Simulation. Testing For Single Stuck Faults. Testing For Bridging Faults. Functional Testing. Design For Testability. Compression Techniques. Built-In Self-Test. Logic-Level Diagnosis. Self-Checking Design. PLA Testing. System-Level Diagnosis. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Power Electronics and Variable Frequency Drives
Book SynopsisThis original contributed volume combines the individual expertise of eleven world-renowned professionals to provide comprehensive, authoritative coverage of state-of-the-art power electronics and AC drive technology. Featuring an extensive introductory chapter by power-electronics expert Bimal K. Bose and more than 400 figures, POWER ELECTRONICS AND VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES covers each of the field''s component disciplines and drives--all in one complete resource. Broad in scope and unique in its presentation, this volume belongs on the bookshelf of every industry engineer, professor, graduate student, and researcher involved in this fast-growing multidisciplinary field. It is an essential for teaching, research, development, and design.Table of ContentsPreface xv Acknowledgments xix Introduction to Power Electronics and Drives 1Bimal K. Bose, University of Tennessee, USA Chapter 1 Power Semiconductor Devices for Variable Frequency Drives 9B. J. Baliga, North Carolina State University, USA Chapter 2 Electrical Machines for Drives 36GR Slemon, University of Toronto, Canada Chapter 3 Power Electronic Converters for Drives 80J. D. van Wyk, Rand Afrikaans University, South Africa Chapter 4 Pulse Width Modulation for Electronic Power Converters 138J. Holtz, Wuppertal University, Germany Chapter 5 Motion Control with Induction Motors 209R. D. Lorenz, 1. A. Lipo, D. 1/1/. Novotny, University of Wisconsin, USA Chapter 6 Variable Frequency Permanent Magnet AC Machine Drives 277M. Jahns, General Electric Co., USA Chapter 7 High Power Industrial Drives 332H. Stemmler, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Switzerland Chapter 8 Simulation of Power Electronic and Motion Control Systems 400N. Mohan, W. P. Robbins, L A. Aga, M. Rastogi, R. Naik, University of MinnesotaChapter 9 Estimation, Identification, and Sensorless Control of AC Drives 454K. Ohnishi, Keio University; N. Matsui, Nagoya Institute of Technology; Y. Hori, University of Tokyo; Japan Chapter 10 Microprocessors and Digital ICs for Control of Power Electronics and Drives 480H. Le-Huy, Laval University, Canada Chapter 11 Expert System, Fuzzy Logic, and Neural Networks in Power Electronics and Drives 559B. K. Bose, University of Tennessee, USA References 627 Index 631 Biography of Dr. Bose 639
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Micromechanics and Mems
Book SynopsisMicromechanics is a rich, diverse field that draws on many different disciplines and has potential applications in medicine, electronic interfaces to physical phenomena, military, industrial controls, consumer products, airplanes, microsatellites, and much more. Until now, papers written during the earlier stages of this field have been difficult to retrieve. The papers included in this volume have been thoughtfully arranged by topic, and are accompanied by section introductions written by renowned expert William Trimmer.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments and Dedication. Introduction. Comments on Writing an Article. EARLY PAPERS IN MICROMECHANICS. There's Plenty of Room at the Bottom (R. Feynman). Infinitesimal Machinery (R. Feynman). The Resonant Gate Transistor (H. Nathanson, et al.). Silicon Micromechanical Devices (J. Angell, et al.). Anisotropic Etching of Silicon (K. Bean). Silicon as a Mechanical Materials (K. Petersen). Microrobots and Micromechanical Systems (W. Trimmer). Small Machines, Large Opportunities (K. Gabriel, et al.). SIDE DRIVE ACTUATORS. IC-Processed Electrostatic Micro-Motors (L.-S. Fan, et al.). IC-Processed Micro-Motors: Design, Technology, and Testing (Y.-C. Tai, et al.). Surface-Micromachining Processes for Electrostatic Microactuator Fabrication (T. Lober and R. Howe). A Study of Three Microfabricated Variable-Capacitance Motors (M. Mehregany, et al.). Friction and Wear in Microfabricated Harmonic Side-Drive Motors (M. Mehregany, et al.). Measurements of Electric Micromotor Dynamics (S. Bart, et al.). COMB DRIVE ACTUATORS. Laterally Driven Polysilicon Resonant Microstructures (W. Tang, et al.). Electrostatic-Comb Drive of Lateral Polysilicon Resonators (W. Tang, et al.). Electrostatically Balanced Comb Drive for Controlled Levitation (W. Tang, et al.). Polysilicon Microgripper (C.-J. Kim, et al.). ELECTROSTATIC ACTUATORS. The Principle of an Electrostatic Linear Actuator Manufactured by Silicon Micromachining (H. Fujita and A. Omodaka). Design Considerations for a Practical Electrostatic Micro-Motor (W. Trimmer and K. Gabriel). SCOFSS: A Small Cantilevered Optical Fiber Servo System (J. Wood, et al.). Microactuators for Aligning Optical Fibers (R. Jebens, et al.). Large Displacement Linear Actuator (R. Brennen, et al.). Multi-Layered Electrostatic Film Actuator (S. Egawa and T. Higuchi). Movable Micromachined Silicon Plates With Integrated Position Sensing (M. Allen, et al.). Micro Electro Static Actuator With Three Degrees of Freedom (T. Fukuda and T. Tanaka). The Modelling of Electrostatic Forces in Small Electrostatic Actuators (R. Price. et al.). Silicon Electrostatic Motors (W. Trimmer, et al.). Electrostatic Actuators for Micromechatronics (H. Fujita and A. Omodaka). Electric Micromotors: Electromechanical Characteristics (J. Lang, et al.). Electroquasistatic Induction Micromotors (S. Bart and J. Lang) A Perturbation Method for Calculating the Capacitance of Electrostatic Motors (S. Kumar and D. Cho) MAGNETIC ACTUATORS. Magnetically Levitated Micro-Machines (R. Pelrine and I. Busch-Vishniac). Fabrication and Testing of a Micro Superconducting Actuator Using the Meissner Effect (Y.-K. Kim, et al.). Room Temperature, Open-Loop Levitation of Microdevices Using Diamagnetic Materials (R. Pelrine). HARMONIC MOTORS. An Operational Harmonic Electrostatic Motor (W. Trimmer and R. Jebens). The Wobble Motor: An Electrostatic Planetary-Armature, Microactuator (S. Jacobsen, et al.). An Electrostatic Top Motor and Its Characteristics (M. Sakata, et al.). Operation of Microfabricated Harmonic and Ordinary Side-Drive Motors (M. Mehregany, et al.). OTHER ACTUATORS. Thermal. Micromechanical Silicon Actuators Based on Thermal Expansion Effects (W. Riethmüller, et al.). CMOS Electrothermal Microactuators (M. Parameswaran, et al.). Electrically-Activated, Micromachined Diaphragm Valves (H. Jerman). Study on Micro Engines—Miniaturizing Stirling Engines for Actuators and Heatpumps (N. Nakajima, et al.). Shape Memory Alloy. A Micro Rotary Actuator Using Shape Memory Alloys (K. Gabriel, et al.). Millimeter Size Joint Actuator Using Shape Memory Alloy (K. Kuribayashi). Reversible SMA Actuator for Micron Sized Robot (K. Kuribayashi & M. Yoshitake). Characteristics of Thin-Wire Shape Memory Actuators (P. Neukomm, et al.). Shape Memory Alloy Microactuators (M. Bergamasco, et al.). Impact, Micro Actuators Using Recoil of an Ejected Mass (T. Higuchi, et al.). Precise Positioning Mechanism Utilizing Rapid Deformations of Piezoelectric Elements (T. Higuchi, et al.). Tiny Silent Linear Cybernetic Actuator Driven by Piezoelectric Device With Electromagnetic Clamp (K. Ikuta, et al.). Experimental Model and IC-Process Design of a Nanometer Linear Piezoelectric Stepper Motor (J. Judy, et al.). Piezoelectric. Zinc-Oxide Thin Films for Integrated-Sensor Applications (D. Polla & R. Muller). A Micromachined Manipulator for Submicron Positioning of Optical Fibers (A. Feury, et al.). Ultrasonic Micromotors: Physics and Applications (R. Moroney, et al.). VALVES AND PUMPS. A Microminiature Electric-to-Fluidic Valve (M. Zdeblick & J. Angell). The Fabrication of Integrated Mass Flow Controllers (M. Esashi, et al.). Normally Close Microvalve and Micropump Fabricated on a Silicon Wafer (M. Esashi, et al.). A Thermopneumatic Micropump Based on Micro-Engineering Techniques (F. Van de Pol, et al.). Variable-Flow Micro-Valve Structure Fabricated with Silicon Fusion Bonding (F. Pourahmadi, et al.). A Pressure-Balanced Electrostatically-Actuated Microvalve (M. Huff, et al.). Micromachined Silicon Microvalve (T. Ohnstein, et al.). FLUIDICS. Microminiature Fluidic Amplifier (M. Zdeblick, et al.). A Planar Air Levitated Electrostatic Actuator System (K. Pister, et al.). Liquid and Gas Transport in Small Channels (J. Pfahler, et al.). Squeeze-Film Damping in Solid-State Accelerometers (J. Starr). A Micromachined Floating-Element Shear Sensor (M. Schmidt, et al.). A Multi-Element Monolithic Mass Flowmeter with On-Chip CMOS Readout Electronics (E. Yoon & K. Wise). Environmentally Rugged, Wide Dynamic Range Microstructure Airflow Sensor (T. Ohnstein, et al.). SURFACE MICROMACHINING. Polycrystalline Silicon Micromechanical Beams (R. Howe & R. Muller). Integrate Fabrication of Polysilicon Mechanisms (M. Mehregany, et al.). Integrated Movable MicroMechanical Structures for Sensors and Actuators (L.-S. Fan, et al.). Polysilicon Microbridge Fabrication Using Standard CMOS Technology (M. Parameswaran, et al.). Process Integration for Active Polysilicon Resonant Microstructures (M. Putty, et al.). Fabrication of Micromechanical Devices From Polysilicon Films With Smooth Surfaces (H. Guckel, et al.). Selective Chemical Vapor Deposition of Tungsten for Microelectromechanical Structures (N. MacDonald, et al.). BULK MICROMACHINING. Fabrication of Hemispherical Structures Using Semiconductor Technology for Use in Thermonuclear Fusion Research (K. Wise, et al.). Micromachining of Silicon Mechanical Structures (G. Kaminsky). Strings, Loops, and Pyramids—Building Blocks for Microstructrures (H. Busta, et al.). Corner Compensation Structures for (110) Oriented Silicon (D. Ciarlo). A Study on Compensating Corner Undercutting in Anisotropic Etching of (100) Silicon (X.-P. Wu & W. Ko). A New Silicon-on-Glass Process for Integrated Sensors (L. Spangler and K. Wise). Mechanisms of Anodic Bonding of Silicon to Pyrex® Glass (K. Albaugh, et al.). Silicon Fusion Bonding for Pressure Sensors (K. Petersen, et al.). Low-Temperature Silicon-to-silicon Anodic Bonding With Intermediate Low Melting Point Glass (M. Esashi, et al.). Fusing Silicon Wafers With Low Melting Temperature Glass (L. Field & R. Muller). Silicon Fusion Bonding for Fabrication of Sensors, Actuators and Microstructures (P. Barth). Scaling and Dielectric Stress Compensation of Ultrasensitive Boron-Doped Silicon Microstructures (S. Cho, et al.). Field Oxide Microbridges, Cantilever Beams, Coils and Suspended Membranes in SACMOS Technology (D. Moser, et al.). Micromachining of Quartz and its Application to an Acceleration Sensor (J. Daniel, et al.). LIGA. Fabrication of Microstructures using the LIGA Process (W. Ehrfeld, et al.). Deep X-Ray and UV Lithographies for Micromechanics (H. Guckel, et al.). COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN. OYSTER, a 3D Structural Simulator for Micro Electromechanical Design (G. Koppelman). A CAD Architecture for Microelectromechanical Systems (F. Maseeh, et al.). CAEMEMS: An Integrated Computer-Aided Engineering Workbench for Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (S. Crary and Y. Zhang). CAD for Silicon Anistropic Etching (R. Buser and N. de Rooij). METROLOGY. Can We Design Microbotic Devices Without Knowing the Mechanical Properties of Materials? (S. Senturia). The Use of Micromachined Structure for the Measurement of Mechanical Properties and Adhesion of Thin Films (M. Mehregany, et al.). Mechanical Property Measurement of Thin Films Using Load-Deflection of Composite Rectangular Membrane (O. Tabata, et al.). Fracture Toughness Characterization of Brittle Thin Films (L. Fan, et al.). Spiral Microstructures for the Measurement of Average Strain Gradients in Thin Films (L.-S. Fan, et al.). Polysilicon Microstructures to Characterize Static Friction (M. Lim, et al.). Study of the Dynamic Force/Acceleration Measurement (A. Umeda and K. Ueda). Anomalous Emissivity from Periodic Micro Machined Silicon Surfaces (P. Hesketh, et al.). Author Index. Subject Index. About the Author. Editor's Notes on the Second Printing.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Principles of Data Conversion System Design
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John Wiley & Sons Inc The Essence of Logic Circuits
Book SynopsisToday, designing a state-of-the-art circuit means knowing how to pack more and more logic on a chip. Featuring an extensive introductory material, this complete, carefully-organized guide brings you valuable information on designing modern logic circuits from gates, switches, and other basic elements to meet the rising demands on modern circuit technology. THE ESSENCE OF LOGIC CIRCUITS allows computer scientists and students to start from scratch and gain a comprehensive understanding of most important topics in the field.Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction. Boolean Algebra Applied to Logic Circuits. Designing Combinational Logic Circuits. Combinational Logic Circuits in Regular Forms. Symmetric and Iterative Circuits. Sequential Logic Circuits. Software Tools. Postscript on Professionalism. Appendix A1: Number Systems and Codes. Appendix A2: Simple Electrical Circuits. Appendix A3: MOS-Based Technologies. Appendix A4: Bipolar Families. References. Solutions to Selected Problems. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Tomorrows Professor
Book SynopsisTomorrow's Professor is designed to help you prepare for, find, and succeed at academic careers in science and engineering. It looks at the full range of North American four-year academic institutions while featuring 30 vignettes and more than 50 individual stories that bring to life the principles and strategies outlined in the book.Table of ContentsPreface xiii Acknowledgments xv Introduction xvii Part I Setting the Stage 1 Chapter 1 The Academic Enterprise 3 Chapter 2 Science and Engineering in Higher Education 37 Chapter 3 New Challenges for the Professoriate 59 Part II Preparing for an Academic Career 81 Chapter 4 Your Professional Preparation Strategy 83 Chapter 5 Research as a Graduate Student and Postdoc 107 Chapter 6 Teaching Experiences Prior to Becoming a Professor 143 Part III Finding and Getting the Best Possible Academic Position 165 Chapter 7 Identifying the Possibilities 167 Chapter 8 Applying for Positions 183 Chapter 9 Getting the Results You Want 221 Part IV Looking Ahead to Your First Years on the Job - Advice from the Field 241 Changing Gears 243 Chapter 10 Insights on Time Management 245 Chapter 11 Insights on Teaching and Learning 261 Chapter 12 Insights on Research 289 Chapter 13 Insights on Professional Responsibility 309 Chapter 14 Insights on Tenure 327 Chapter 15 Insights on Academia: Needed Changes 351 Part V Appendixes 363 Appendix A Possible Items for Inclusion in a Teaching Portfolio 363 Appendix B Statement of Personal Philosophy Regarding Teaching and Learning 367 Appendix C Professional Associations for Academic Job Seekers in Science and Engineering 369 Appendix D Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Faculty Position 373 Appendix E Sample Offer Letters 381 Appendix F Elements Found in Most Successful Proposals 387 Appendix G Common Shortcomings of Grant Proposals 391 Index 393 About the Author 415
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Wiley Analysis of Faulted Power Systems 11 IEEE Press
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