Electronics and communications engineering Books

Book SynopsisQueueing Systems Volume 1: Theory Leonard Kleinrock This book presents and develops methods from queueing theory in sufficient depth so that students and professionals may apply these methods to many modern engineering problems, as well as conduct creative research in the field.Table of ContentsA Queueing Theory Primer. Bounds. Inequalities and Approximations. Priority Queueing. Computer Time-Sharing and Multiaccess Systems. Computer-Communication Networks: Analysis and Design. Computer-Communication Networks: Measurement, Flow Control, and ARPANET Traps.

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Book SynopsisCDMA is an integral part of next generation wireless communications. This work covers both CDMA and TDMA-based satellite communications. It provides an overview of related satellite systems and services and presents research and designs of spectrally efficient systems.Trade Review"...a useful companion for broadcast developers and researchers..." (EBU Technical Review, 24 September 2002)Table of ContentsPreface. The Generalized CDMA. Spreading Sequences. Switched CDMA Networks. Code Division Switching. The Satellite Switched CDMA Throughput. The Spectrally Efficient CDMA Performance. Network Access and Synchronization. Carrier Recovery for 'Sub-Coherent' CDMA. Nonlinear Amplification of Synchronous CDMA. Optimization Techniques for 'Pseudo-Orthogonal' CDMA. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis edition includes IP (Internet Protocol), which enables Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) segments to travel between different networks. It presents key formulas describing traffic and queueing behaviour and offers practical examples for the design of networks.Trade Review"[the authors] introduce the design and performance issues surrounding Internet Protocol and Asynchronous Transfer Mode." (SciTech Book News, Vol. 25, No. 4, December 2001)Table of ContentsINTRODUCTORY TOPICS 1 An Introduction to the Technologies of IP and ATM 2 Traffic Issues and Solutions 3 Teletraffic engineering 4 Performance evaluation 5 Fundamentals of Simulation 6 Traffic Models ATM QUEUEING AND TRAFFIC CONTROL 7 Basic Cell Switching 8 Cell scale queuing 9 Burst scale queuing 10 Connection admission control 11 Usage parameter control 11 Dimensioning 12 Priority control IP PERFORMANCE AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 13 Basic packet queuing 14 Resource reservation 15 IP buffer management 16 Self-similar traffic References Index

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Book SynopsisThis work covers the evaluation of the performance of computer communication systems. It covers developments in computer performability, bringing together two subjects that have been treated separately in different communities, namely computer and communication system performance evaluation.Trade Review"...examines various computer techniques for analyzing computing performance in the presence of failures." (SciTech Book News, Vol. 25, No. 3, September 2001)Table of ContentsContributing Authors. Foreword. Preface. Introduction. Queues with Breakdowns. The Uniformization Method in Performability Analysis. Closed-Form Solutions for Performability. Markov-Reward Models and Hyperbolic Systems. Monotonicity and Error Bound Results. The Task Completion Time in Degradable Systems. Rare Event Simulation. Specification and Construction of Performability Models. A Survey of Performability Modelling Tools. Bibliography. Concise Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisProvides a thorough and accessible introduction to the fast-growing area of multirate digital signal processing covering both the fundamental theory and the practical applications. The key characteristic of multirate algorithms is their high computational efficiency, and hence their increasing implementation in a range of applications from digital audio broadcasting to multi-carrier data transmission and subband speech coding. This book gives a comprehensive analysis of the subject and features include: * A summary of the key properties of those filters which employ multirate techniques including cascaded multirate filters, multirate complementary filters, and interpolated FIR filters * An assessment of the properties of various digital filter banks, such as quadratur mirror, parunitary, biorthogonal, modulated, polyphase, and multicomplementary filter banks * Design methodologies for multirate filters and filter banks * An examinatioTrade Review"... an accessible introduction for advanced students in electronics and computer science.", , , The Electronics and Computer Magazine#Table of ContentsSampling Rate Conversion. FIR Filters. Design of FIR Filters. Decimation and Interpolation. Multirate Filters. Two-Channel Filter Banks. Uniform M-Channel Filter Banks. Filter Banks with Polyphase Structure. Octave Filter Banks and Wavelets. Applications. Appendices. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisDemands are being placed on the manufacturing and process industries by their customers for better product quality, together with reduced environmental impact. This book presents advanced theoretical achievements in control engineering and demonstrates how they can be applied in industry.Trade Review"For practicing engineers and academic researchers, Grimble...systematically surveys recent developments in control and estimation, emphasizing applications." (SciTech Book News Vol. 25, No. 2 June 2001) "...of interest to students in a course on control systems design or to engineers in the industry." (Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 966, 2001/16) "...the control community can be grateful to Prof. Grimble for providing a significant resource..." (Computing & Control Engineering Journal, December 2002)Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction to Advanced Industrial Control. POLYNOMIAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS. H2 Optimal and Feedforward Control. H2 Predictive Optimal Control. H2 Multivariable Control. H Optimal Control Laws. H2 and H Filtering and Prediction. STATE SPACE AD FREQUENCY RESPONSE DESCRIPTIONS. H2 and H State-Space Control and Filtering. State-Space Predictive Optimal Control. QFT and Frequency Domain Design. INDUSTRAL APPLICATIONS. Power Generation and Transmission. Design of Controllers for Metal Processing. Marine Control Systems. Aero-Engine and Flight Control Design.

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Book SynopsisFault detection has become increasingly difficult as integrated circuits become more and more complex. Photon Emission Microscopy (PEM) is a physical failure analysis technique which locates and identifies faults in integrated circuits.Trade Review"This reference details the principles of design, calibration, and use of photon emission microscopy (PEM) as a fault localization technique used for analyzing device reliability and failure." (SciTech Book News Vol. 25, No. 2 June 2001)Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction. Theory of Light Emission in Semiconductors. Instrumentation Aspects of the Photon Emission Microscope. Backside Photon Emission Microscopy. Spectroscopic Photon Emission Microscopy. Photon Emission from Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors under Hot-Carrier Stressing. Photon Emission from Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors under High-Field Impulse Stressing. Oxide Degradation and Photon Emission from Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Capacitor Structures. Index.

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Book SynopsisAdaptive filtering is a branch of digital signal processing (DSP) that enables the selective enhancement of desired elements of a signal and the reduction of undesired elements. Change detection is another kind of adaptive filtering for non--stationary signals. It is the basic tool in fault detection and diagnosis.Trade Review"This book has acquired a permanent place on my bookshelf because it brings together topics I have previously only seen in research papers an provides hard-won practical advice on how those topics may be tuned to solve real problems...." (CVu, April 2001) "this is a good book in terms of the topics selected and the approaches adopted...useful for all specialists interested in digital signal processing, who will find the book an indispensable and enlightening read." (Studies in Informatics & Control, March 2002)Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION Extended Summary. Applications. SIGNAL ESTIMATION On-Line Approaches. Off-Line Approaches. PARAMETER ESTIMATION Adaptive Filtering. Change Detection Based on Sliding Windows Change Detection Based on Filter Banks STATE ESTIMATION Kalman Filtering Change Detection Based on Likelihood Ratios Change Detection Based on Multiple Models Change Detection Based on Algebraical Consistency Tests THEORY Evaluation Theory Linear Estimation A. Signal models and notation B. Fault detection terminology

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Book SynopsisThis work presents the economics, volume practicalities, and the technical and operational aspects of planning and maintaining fixed wireless access networks.Trade Review"This reference for students and professionals covers the design, operation, and maintenance of fixed wireless access and wireless local loop networks." (SciTech Book News Vol. 25, No. 2 June 2001)Table of ContentsAcknowledgements xiPart I Fundamentals of Fixed Wireless 11. The Case for Fixed Wireless Networks 3 2. Radio Communication, The Radio Spectrum and it’s Management 23 3. Point-to-Point (PTP) and Point-to-Multipoint (PMP) Wireless Systems & Antennas 41 4. Radio Modulation 57 5. Multiple Access Schemes for Point-to-Multipoint Operation 69 Part II system and Network Design 79 6. Basic Radio System Design and Functionality 81 7. Radio Propagation, System Range, Reliability and Availability 115 8. Radio Path and Radio Network Planning Considerations 139 9. Radio Network Frequency Planning 161 Part III Applications and Network Integration 195 10. Radio Applications and Network Integration 195 11. Wireless Local Loop (WLL) 227 12. Backbone, Backhaul and High Capacity Access Radio Systems 247 13. Data Networks and Radio 267 14. Broadband Wireless Access 283 15. Radio System Installation 301 16. Operation and Management of Wireless Access Networks 319 Appendices Appendix 1 Radio Bands and Channel Rasters for Fixed Wireless Systems 337 Appendix 2 ETSI Radio Specifications for Fixed Wireless 343 Appendix 3 IEEE Publications and FCC Standards 347 Appendix 4 Waveguide Specifications 349 Appendix 5 Coaxial Cable Waveguides (RG-Nomenclature) 351 Appendix 6 Forward Error Correction Codes 353 Appendix 7 Wireless propagation, Frequency Re-use, Design and Operations 359 Appendix 8 world Climate Zones and their Precipitation Characteristics 373 Appendix 9 Rainfall Attenuation Prediction Model 379 Appendix 10 Safety, Environmental and EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Standards Relevant to Fixed Wireless 381 Appendix 11 Radio Spectrum Charges for PTP and PMP System Operations 383 Appendix 12 Radio Regulations Agencies 385 Glossary of Terms 389 Bibliography 393 Index 395

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Book SynopsisThis work provides coverage of the relationship between the design and cost issues of large wind turbines. Using simple principles of engineering science, the authors develop a model for quantifying the weight and cost of variable machine sizes, enabling quantitative comparisons to be made.Trade Review"This is a necessary book for all libraries supporting realistic engineering design for commercial development. Moreover many individuals will wish to have it on their shelves for reference and stimulation..." (Wind Engineering, 2001)Table of ContentsPreface. Glossary of Symbols. Development of Large Wind Turbines. Wind Turbine Technology and Design Concepts. Design Factors Affecting Weight and Costs. Modelling of Wind Turbine Weight and Costs. Weight and Costs of Different Turbine Concepts. Economic Prospects of Large Wind Turbines. Offshore Developments. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe restructuring and deregulation of the power utility industry is resulting in significant competitive, technological and regulatory changes. Independent power producers, power marketers and brokers have added a new and significant dimension to the task of maintaining a reliable electric system.Trade Review"a valuable resource...to be highly recommended" (Power Engineering Journal, February 2002) "... a useful addition to a corporate or university library because of the quality of writing and topics covered..." (The Journal of Energy Literature, Vol. VIII, No. 1, 2002)Table of ContentsEnergy Generation under the New Environment Deregulation of Electric Utilities Competitive Wholesale Electricity Markets Distribution in a Deregulated Market Transmission Expansion in the New Environment Transmission Open Access Electric Power Industry Restructuring in China Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) Asset Management Power Quality Information Technology Applications Application of the Internet to Power System Monitoring and Trading Index

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Book SynopsisFind out about TCP/IP--based network attack methods and threats to Windows NT/2000 computers and the preventive measures you can use to protect your infrastructure. Bulletproofing TCP/IP--based Windows NT/2000 Networks details the use of router access lists, firewalls, virus scanners and encryption.Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. Introduction. The TCP/IP Protocol Suite. Network Attack Methods. The Security Role of the Router. The Role of the Firewall. The Role of the Virus Scanner and Encryption. Host Attack Methods. Working with Windows. The Role of the Scanner. Index.

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Book SynopsisNeural networks consist of interconnected groups of neurons which function as processing units and aim to reconstruct the operation of the human brain.Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction. Fundamentals. Network Architectures for Prediction. Activation Functions Used in Neural Networks. Recurrent Neural Networks Architectures. Neural Networks as Nonlinear Adaptive Filters. Stability Issues in RNN Architectures. Data-Reusing Adaptive Learning Algorithms. A Class of Normalised Algorithms for Online Training of Recurrent Neural Networks. Convergence of Online Learning Algorithms in Neural Networks. Some Practical Considerations of Predictability and Learning Algorithms for Various Signals. Exploiting Inherent Relationships Between Parameters in Recurrent Neural Networks. Appendix A: The O Notation and Vector and Matrix Differentiation. Appendix B: Concepts from the Approximation Theory. Appendix C: Complex Sigmoid Activation Functions, Holomorphic Mappings and Modular Groups. Appendix D: Learning Algorithms for RNNs. Appendix E: Terminology Used in the Field of Neural Networks. Appendix F: On the A Posteriori Approach in Science and Engineering. Appendix G: Contraction Mapping Theorems. Appendix H: Linear GAS Relaxation. Appendix I: The Main Notions in Stability Theory. Appendix J: Deasonsonalising Time Series. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisCrystal growth technology involve processes for the production of crystals and multilayers which are essential for microelectronics, communication technologies, lasers and energy-producing and energy-saving technologies. This title presents a complete survey of this important interdisciplinary field.Table of ContentsContributors. Preface. PART 1: GENERAL ASPECTS OF CRYSTAL GROWTH TECHNOLOGY. 1. The Development of Crystal Growth Technology (H. J. ScheelI). Abstract. References. 2. Thermodynamic Fundamentals of Phase Transitions Applied to Crystal Growth Processes (P. Rudolph). References. 3. Interface-kinetics-driven Facet Formation During Melt Growth of Oxide Crystals (S. Brandon, A. Virozub and Y. Liu). Abstract. Acknowledgments. Note Added in Proof. References. 4. Theoretical and Experimental Solutions of the Striation Problem (H. J. Scheel). Abstract. References. 5. High-resolution X-Ray Diffraction Techniques for Structural Characterization of Silicon and other Advanced Materials (K. Lal). References. 6. Computational Simulations of the Growth of Crystals from Liquids (A. Yeckel and J. J. Derby). Acknowledgments. References. 7. Heat and Mass Transfer under Magnetic Fields (K. Kakimoto). Abstract. Acknowledgment. References. 8. Modeling of Technologically Important Hydrodynamics and Heat/Mass Transfer Processes during Crystal Growth (V. I. Polezhaev). Acknowledgments. References. PART 2: SILICON. 9. Influence of Boron Addition on Oxygen Behavior in Silicon Melts (K. Terashima). Abstract. Acknowledgments. References. 10. Octahedral Void Defects in Czochralski Silicon (M. Itsumi). References. 11. The Control and Engineering of Intrinsic Point Defects in Silicon Wafers and Crystals (R. Falster, V. V. Voronkov and P. Mutti). Abstract. Acknowledgments. References. 12. The Formation of Defects and Growth Interface Shapes in CZ Silicon (T. Abe). Abstract. References. 13. Silicon Crystal Growth for Photovoltaics (T. F. Ciszek). References. PART 3: COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTORS. 14. Fundamental and Technological Aspects of Czochralski Growth of High-quality Semi-insulating GaAs Crystals (P. Rudolph and M. Jurisch). Acknowledgement. References. 15. Growth of III-V and II-VI Single Crystals by the Verticalgradient-freeze Method (T. Asahi, K. Kainosho, K. Kohiro, A. Noda, K. Sato and O. Oda). References. 16. Growth Technology of III-V Single Crystals for Production (T. Kawase, M. Tatsumi and Y. Nishida). References. 17. CdTe and CdZnTe Growth (R. Triboulet). References. PART 4: OXIDES AND HALIDES. 18. Phase-diagram Study for Growing Electro-optic Single Crystals (S. Miyazawa). Abstract. Acknowledgment. References. 19. Melt Growth of Oxide Crystals for SAW, Piezoelectric, and Nonlinear-Optical Applications (K. Shimamura, T. Fukuda and V. I. Chani). References. 20. Growth of Nonlinear-optical Crystals for Laser-frequency Conversion (T. Sasaki, Y. Mori and M. Yoshimura). References. 21. Growth of Zirconia Crystals by Skull-Melting Technique (E. E. Lomonova and V. V. Osiko). Acknowledgments. References. 22. Shaped Sapphire Production (L. A. Lytvynov). References. 23. Halogenide Scintillators: Crystal Growth and Performance (A. V. Gektin and B. G. Zaslavsky). References. PART 5: CRYSTAL MACHINING. 24. Advanced Slicing Techniques for Single Crystals (C. Hauser and P. M. Nasch). Abstract. References. 25. Methods and Tools for Mechanical Processing of Anisotropic Scintillating Crystals (M. Lebeau). References. 26. Plasma-CVM (Chemical Vaporization Machining) (Y. Mori, K. Yamamura, and Y. Sano). Acknowledgements. References. 27. Numerically Controlled EEM (Elastic Emission Machining) System for Ultraprecision Figuring and Smoothing of Aspherical Surfaces (Y. Mori, K. Yamauchi, K. Hirose, K. Sugiyama, K. Inagaki and H. Mimura). Acknowledgement. References. PART 6: EPITAXY AND LAYER DEPOSITION. 28. Control of Epitaxial Growth Modes for High-performance Devices (H. J. Scheel). Abstract. General References. References. 29. High-rate Deposition of Amorphous Silicon Films by Atmospheric pressure Plasma Chemical Vapor Deposition (Y. Mori, H. Kakiuchi, K. Yoshii and K. Yasutake). Abstract. Acknowledgements. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisA.L. Sheldrake offers a practical treatment of power system design within the oil, gas, petrochemical and offshore industries. He provides a balance between sufficient mathematical theory and comprehensive practical application knowledge.Trade Review"...an excellent reference...with many worked out examples and loads of practical real world calculations, this well laid out book would be an invaluable guide for new power system engineers...and also provide experienced engineers a way to check their designs or find out about other areas." (IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, January/February 2004)Table of ContentsForeword xix Preface xxi Acknowledgements xxiii About the Author xxv 1 Estimation of Plant Electrical Load 1 1.1 Preliminary Single-Line Diagrams 1 1.2 Load Schedules 2 1.2.1 Worked example 5 1.3 Determination of Power Supply Capacity 8 1.4 Standby Capacity of Plain Cable Feeders and Transformer Feeders 12 1.5 Rating of Generators in Relation to their Prime Movers 13 1.5.1 Operation at low ambient temperatures 13 1.5.2 Upgrading of prime movers 13 1.6 Rating of Motors in Relation to their Driven Machines 13 1.7 Development of Single-Line Diagrams 14 1.7.1 The key single line diagram 15 1.7.2 Individual switchboards and motor control centres 15 1.8 Coordination with other Disciplines 16 1.8.1 Process engineers 16 1.8.2 Mechanical engineers 17 1.8.3 Instrument engineers 17 1.8.4 Communication and safety engineers 18 1.8.5 Facilities and operations engineers 18 Reference 18 2 Gas Turbine Driven Generators 19 2.1 Classification of Gas Turbine Engines 19 2.1.1 Aero-derivative gas turbines 19 2.1.2 Light industrial gas turbines 20 2.1.3 Heavy industrial gas turbines 20 2.1.4 Single and two-shaft gas turbines 20 2.1.5 Fuel for gas turbines 23 2.2 Energy Obtained from a Gas Turbine 23 2.2.1 Effect of an inefficient compressor and turbine 29 2.2.2 Maximum work done on the generator 30 2.2.3 Variation of specific heat 31 2.2.4 Effect of ducting pressure drop and combustion chamber pressure drop 32 2.2.5 Heat rate and fuel consumption 35 2.3 Power Output from a Gas Turbine 36 2.3.1 Mechanical and electrical power losses 37 2.3.2 Factors to be considered at the design stage of a power plant 37 2.4 Starting Methods for Gas Turbines 39 2.5 Speed Governing of Gas Turbines 39 2.5.1 Open-loop speed-torque characteristic 39 2.5.2 Closed-loop speed-power characteristic 41 2.5.3 Governing systems for gas turbines 43 2.5.4 Load sharing between droop-governed gas turbines 44 2.5.5 Load sharing controllers 50 2.6 Mathematical Modelling of Gas Turbine Speed Governing Systems 52 2.6.1 Modern practice 52 2.6.2 Typical parameter values for speed governing systems 59 References 59 Further Reading 59 3 Synchronous Generators and Motors 61 3.1 Common Aspects Between Generators and Motors 61 3.2 Simplified Theory of Operation of a Generator 61 3.2.1 Steady state armature reaction 62 3.2.2 Transient state armature reaction 63 3.2.3 Sub-transient state armature reaction 63 3.3 Phasor Diagram of Voltages and Currents 64 3.4 The Derived Reactances 65 3.4.1 Sensitivity of X md , X a , X f and X kd to Changes in Physical dimensions 67 3.5 Active and Reactive Power Delivered from a Generator 68 3.5.1 A general case 68 3.5.2 The particular case of a salient pole generator 70 3.5.3 A simpler case of a salient pole generator 71 3.6 The Power Versus Angle Chart of a Salient Pole Generator 72 3.7 Choice of Voltages for Generators 73 3.8 Typical Parameters of Generators 73 3.9 Construction Features of High Voltage Generators and Induction Motors 78 3.9.1 Enclosure 78 3.9.2 Reactances 79 3.9.3 Stator windings 79 3.9.4 Terminal boxes 80 3.9.5 Cooling methods 80 3.9.6 Bearings 80 References 81 4 Automatic Voltage Regulation 83 4.1 Modern Practice 83 4.1.1 Measurement circuits 83 4.1.2 Error sensing circuit 84 4.1.3 Power amplifier 84 4.1.4 Main exciter 88 4.2 IEEE Standard AVR Models 89 4.2.1 Worked example 92 4.2.2 Worked example 92 4.2.3 Determining of saturation constants 93 4.2.4 Typical parameter values for AVR systems 97 Reference 97 5 Induction Motors 99 5.1 Principle of Operation of the Three-Phase Motor 99 5.2 Essential Characteristics 100 5.2.1 Motor torque versus speed characteristic 100 5.2.2 Motor starting current versus speed characteristic 107 5.2.3 Load torque versus speed characteristic 108 5.2.4 Sensitivity of characteristics to changes in resistances and reactances 109 5.2.5 Worked example 109 5.2.6 Typical impedance data for two-pole and four-pole induction motors 114 5.2.7 Representing the deep-bar effect by two parallel branches 114 5.3 Construction of Induction Motors 119 5.4 Derating Factors 121 5.5 Matching the Motor Rating to the Driven Machine Rating 121 5.6 Effect of the Supply Voltage on Ratings 122 5.7 Effect of the System Fault Level 123 5.8 Cable Volt-drop Considerations 123 5.9 Critical Times for Motors 125 5.10 Methods of Starting Induction Motors 125 5.10.1 Star-delta method 126 5.10.2 Korndorfer auto-transformer method 126 5.10.3 Soft-start power electronics method 127 5.10.4 Series reactor method 128 5.10.5 Part winding method 129 References 129 6 Transformers 131 6.1 Operating Principles 131 6.2 Efficiency of a Transformer 134 6.3 Regulation of a Transformer 135 6.4 Three-Phase Transformer Winding Arrangements 136 6.5 Construction of Transformers 137 6.5.1 Conservator and sealed type tanks 139 6.6 Transformer Inrush Current 140 References 142 7 Switchgear and Motor Control Centres 143 7.1 Terminology in Common Use 143 7.2 Construction 144 7.2.1 Main busbars 144 7.2.2 Earthing busbars 146 7.2.3 Incoming and busbar section switching device 146 7.2.4 Forms of separation 147 7.2.5 Ambient temperature derating factor 149 7.2.6 Rated normal current 149 7.2.7 Fault making peak current 149 7.2.8 Fundamental AC part 150 7.2.9 DC part 150 7.2.10 Double frequency AC part 150 7.2.11 Fault breaking current 152 7.2.12 Fault withstand duty 153 7.3 Switching Devices 154 7.3.1 Outgoing switching device for switchgear 154 7.3.2 Outgoing switching device for motor control centres 155 7.4 Fuses for Motor Control Centre Outgoing Circuits 156 7.5 Safety Interlocking Devices 157 7.6 Control and Indication Devices 158 7.6.1 Restarting and reaccelerating of motors 158 7.6.2 Micro-computer based systems 159 7.7 Moulded Case Circuit Breakers 162 7.7.1 Comparison with fuses 162 7.7.2 Operating characteristics 163 7.7.3 Cut-off current versus prospective current 164 7.7.4 i-squared-t characteristic 164 7.7.5 Complete and partial coordination of cascaded circuit breakers 165 7.7.6 Worked example for coordination of cascaded circuit breakers 167 7.7.7 Cost and economics 172 References 172 8 Fuses 173 8.1 General Comments 173 8.2 Operation of a Fuse 174 8.3 Influence of the Circuit X-to-R Ratio 174 8.4 The I 2 t Characteristic 176 8.4.1 Worked example 179 References 181 9 Cables, Wires and Cable Installation Practices 183 9.1 Electrically Conducting Materials used in the Construction of Cables 183 9.1.1 Copper and aluminium 184 9.1.2 Tin 184 9.1.3 Phosphor bronze 185 9.1.4 Galvanised steel 185 9.1.5 Lead 186 9.2 Electrically Non-Conducting Materials used in the Construction of Cables 187 9.2.1 Definition of basic terminology 187 9.3 Composition of Power and Control Cables 191 9.3.1 Compositional notation 192 9.3.2 Conductor 192 9.3.3 Conductor semiconducting screen 196 9.3.4 Insulation 196 9.3.5 Insulation semiconductor screen 197 9.3.6 Inner sheath 197 9.3.7 Lead sheathing 197 9.3.8 Armouring 198 9.3.9 Outer sheath 198 9.4 Current Ratings of Power Cables 198 9.4.1 Continuous load current 198 9.4.2 Continuous rated current of a cable 199 9.4.3 Volt-drop within a cable 209 9.4.4 Protection against overloading current 242 9.5 Cables with Enhanced Performance 244 9.5.1 Fire retardance 244 9.5.2 Fire resistance 245 9.5.3 Emission of toxic gases and smoke 245 9.5.4 Application of fire retardant and fire resistant cables 246 Reference 247 10 Hazardous Area Classification and the Selection of Equipment 249 10.1 Historical Developments 249 10.2 Present Situation 249 10.3 Elements of Hazardous Area Classification 251 10.3.1 Mixtures of gases, vapours and air 251 10.4 Hazardous Area Zones 253 10.4.1 Non-hazardous area 253 10.4.2 Zone 2 hazardous area 253 10.4.3 Zone 1 hazardous area 253 10.4.4 Zone 0 hazardous area 254 10.4.5 Adjacent hazardous zones 254 10.5 Types of Protection for Hazardous Areas 254 10.5.1 Type of protection ‘d’ 255 10.5.2 Type of protection ‘e’ 256 10.5.3 Type of protection ‘i’ 256 10.5.4 Type of protection ‘m’ 257 10.5.5 Type of protection ‘n’ and ‘n’ 257 10.5.6 Type of protection ‘o’ 258 10.5.7 Type of protection ‘p’ 258 10.5.8 Type of protection ‘q’ 259 10.5.9 Type of protection ‘s’ 259 10.5.10 Type of protection ‘de’ 259 10.6 Types of Protection for Ingress of Water and Solid Particles 260 10.6.1 European practice 260 10.6.2 American practice 261 10.7 Certification of Hazardous Area Equipment 265 10.8 Marking of Equipment Nameplates 266 References 266 Further Reading 266 11 Fault Calculations and Stability Studies 269 11.1 Introduction 269 11.2 Constant Voltage Source – High Voltage 269 11.3 Constant Voltage Source – Low Voltage 271 11.4 Non-Constant Voltage Sources – All Voltage Levels 273 11.5 Calculation of Fault Current due to Faults at the Terminals of a Generator 274 11.5.1 Pre-fault or initial conditions 274 11.5.2 Calculation of fault current – RMS symmetrical values 276 11.6 Calculate the Sub-Transient symmetrical RMS Fault Current Contributions 279 11.6.1 Calculate the sub-transient peak fault current contributions 281 11.7 Application of the Doubling Factor to Fault Current I′′frms found in 11.6 287 11.7.1 Worked example 288 11.7.2 Breaking duty current 291 11.8 Computer Programs for Calculating Fault Currents 292 11.8.1 Calculation of fault current – RMS and peak asymmetrical values 292 11.8.2 Simplest case 293 11.8.3 The circuit x-to-r ratio is known 293 11.8.4 Detailed generator data is available 293 11.8.5 Motor contribution to fault currents 293 11.9 The use of Reactors 294 11.9.1 Worked example 297 11.10 Some Comments on the Application of IEC60363 and IEC 60909 300 11.11 Stability Studies 300 11.11.1 Steady state stability 301 11.11.2 Transient stability 303 References 308 Further Reading 309 12 Protective Relay Coordination 311 12.1 Introduction to Overcurrent Coordination 311 12.1.1 Relay notation 313 12.2 Generator Protection 313 12.2.1 Main generators 313 12.2.2 Overcurrent 314 12.2.3 Differential stator current relay 318 12.2.4 Field failure relay 319 12.2.5 Reverse active power relay 321 12.2.6 Negative phase sequence relay 322 12.2.7 Stator earth fault relays 322 12.2.8 Over terminal voltage 324 12.2.9 Under terminal voltage 324 12.2.10 Under- and overfrequency 325 12.3 Emergency Diesel Generators 325 12.4 Feeder Transformer Protection 326 12.4.1 Overcurrent 329 12.4.2 High-set or instantaneous current 330 12.4.3 Characteristics of the upstream source 332 12.5 Feeder Cable Protection 332 12.5.1 Overcurrent protection 332 12.5.2 Short-circuit protection 333 12.5.3 Earth fault protection 333 12.6 Busbar Protection in Switchboards 334 12.6.1 Busbar zone protection 334 12.6.2 Overcurrent protection 335 12.6.3 Undervoltage protection 335 12.7 High Voltage Induction Motor Protection 336 12.7.1 Overloading or thermal image 337 12.7.2 Instantaneous or high-set overcurrent 339 12.7.3 Negative phase sequence 339 12.7.4 Core balance earth fault 340 12.7.5 Differential stator current 340 12.7.6 Stalling current 340 12.7.7 Limitation to the number of successive starts 341 12.7.8 Undercurrent 341 12.7.9 High winding temperature 342 12.7.10 High bearing temperature 342 12.7.11 Excessive vibration 342 12.8 Low Voltage Induction Motor Protection 342 12.8.1 Overloading or thermal image 343 12.8.2 Instantaneous or high-set overcurrent 344 12.8.3 Negative phase sequence 344 12.8.4 Core balance earth fault 345 12.8.5 Stalling current 345 12.8.6 Limitation to the number of successive starts 345 12.9 Low Voltage Static Load Protection 345 12.9.1 Time-delayed overcurrent 346 12.9.2 Instantaneous or high-set overcurrent 346 12.9.3 Core balance earth fault 346 12.10 Mathematical Equations for Representing Standard, Very and Extremely Inverse Relays 346 References 349 13 Earthing and Screening 351 13.1 Purpose of Earthing 351 13.1.1 Electric shock 351 13.1.2 Damage to equipment 353 13.1.3 Zero reference potential 353 13.2 Site Locations 353 13.2.1 Steel structures 354 13.2.2 Land-based plants 354 13.2.3 Concrete and brick-built structures 356 13.3 Design of Earthing Systems 356 13.3.1 High voltage systems 356 13.3.2 Low voltage three-phase systems 357 13.3.3 IEC types of earthing systems 360 13.3.4 Earth loop impedance 365 13.3.5 Earthing rods and grids 367 13.4 Construction Details Relating to Earthing 371 13.4.1 Frames, casings and cubicle steelwork 371 13.4.2 Screwed and clearance hole entries 371 13.4.3 Earthing only one end of a cable 372 13.5 Screening and Earthing of Cables used in Electronic Circuits 373 13.5.1 Capacitance and inductance mechanisms 373 13.5.2 Screening against external interference 374 13.5.3 Earthing of screens 379 13.5.4 Screening of high frequencies 380 13.5.5 Power earths, cubicle and clean earths 381 References 383 14 Variable Speed Electrical Drivers 385 14.1 Introduction 385 14.1.1 Environment 386 14.1.2 Power supply 386 14.1.3 Economics 387 14.2 Group 1 Methods 388 14.2.1 Simple variable voltage supplies 388 14.2.2 Pole-changing of the stator winding 389 14.2.3 Pole amplitude modulated motors 390 14.2.4 Wound rotor induction motors 391 14.3 Group 2 Methods 392 14.3.1 Variable voltage constant frequency supply 392 14.3.2 Variable frequency variable voltage supply 392 14.4 Variable Speed DC Motors 394 14.5 Electrical Submersible Pumps 394 14.5.1 Introduction 394 14.5.2 Electrical submersible pump construction 395 14.6 Control Systems for AC Motors 397 References 400 15 Harmonic Voltages and Currents 401 15.1 Introduction 401 15.2 Rectifiers 402 15.2.1 Diode bridges 402 15.2.2 Thyristor bridges 404 15.2.3 Power transistor bridges 407 15.2.4 DC motors 407 15.3 Harmonic Content of the Supply Side Currents 413 15.3.1 Simplified waveform of a six-pulse bridge 413 15.3.2 Simplified commutation delay 414 15.3.3 Fourier coefficients of the line current waveform 414 15.3.4 Simplified waveform of a 12-pulse bridge 417 15.4 Inverters 421 15.4.1 Basic method of operation 421 15.4.2 Three-phase power inversion 422 15.4.3 Induction motor fed from a voltage source inverter 423 15.5 Filtering of Power Line Harmonics 429 15.6 Protection, Alarms and Indication 433 References 433 16 Computer Based Power Management Systems 435 16.1 Introduction 435 16.2 Typical Configurations 435 16.3 Main Functions 436 16.3.1 High-speed load shedding 436 16.3.2 Load shedding priority table 439 16.3.3 Low-speed load shedding 440 16.3.4 Inhibiting the starting of large motors 441 16.3.5 VDU display of one-line diagrams 442 16.3.6 Active power sharing for generators 443 16.3.7 Isochronous control of system frequency 443 16.3.8 Reactive power sharing for generators 444 16.3.9 Isochronous control of busbar voltage 444 16.3.10 Condition monitoring of the gas turbines 444 16.3.11 Scheduling the starting up and shutting down of the main generators 445 16.3.12 Control of the reacceleration of motor loads 446 16.3.13 Auto-synchronising of the main generators 447 16.3.14 Data logging, archiving, trending display, alarms, messages and status reporting 448 17 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 449 17.1 AC Uninterruptible Power Supplies 449 17.1.1 The inverter 449 17.1.2 Coordination of the sub-circuit rated current with the inverter rated current 450 17.1.3 Earth fault leakage detection 451 17.2 DC Uninterruptible Power Supplies 451 17.2.1 UPS battery chargers 452 17.2.2 Batteries 455 17.3 Redundancy Configurations 457 References 458 18 Miscellaneous Subjects 459 18.1 Lighting Systems 459 18.1.1 Types of lighting fittings 461 18.1.2 Levels of illumination 461 18.2 Navigation Aids 463 18.2.1 Flashing marker lights 463 18.2.2 White and red flashing lights 464 18.2.3 Navigation buoys 465 18.2.4 Identification panels 465 18.2.5 Aircraft hazard lighting 465 18.2.6 Helicopter landing facilities 466 18.2.7 Radar 466 18.2.8 Radio direction-finder 466 18.2.9 Sonar devices 467 18.3 Cathodic Protection 467 References 468 19 Preparing Equipment Specifications 469 19.1 The Purpose of Specifications 469 19.2 A Typical Format for a Specification 470 19.2.1 Introduction 471 19.2.2 Scope of supply 471 19.2.3 Service and environmental conditions 471 19.2.4 Compliant international standards 471 19.2.5 Definition of technical and non-technical terms 471 19.2.6 Performance or functional requirements 472 19.2.7 Design and construction requirements 473 19.2.8 Inspection and testing 474 19.2.9 Spare parts 475 19.2.10 Documentation 475 19.2.11 Appendices 477 20 Summary of the Generalised Theory of Electrical Machines as Applied to Synchronous Generators and Induction Motors 479 20.1 Introduction 479 20.2 Synchronous Generator 480 20.2.1 Basic mathematical transformations 483 20.3 Some Notes on Induction Motors 490 20.3.1 Derived reactances 491 20.3.2 Application of three-phase short circuit 491 20.3.3 Derived reactances and time constants for an induction motor 493 20.3.4 Derivation of an equivalent circuit 495 20.3.5 ‘Re-iteration or recapitulation’ 496 20.3.6 Contribution of three-phase short-circuit current from induction motor 501 References 504 Further Reading 505 Appendix A Abbreviations Commonly used in Electrical Documents 507 Appendix B A List of Standards Often Used for Designing Electrical Systems and for Specifying Equipment 517 B. 1 International Electro-technical Commission (Europe) 517 B. 2 Institute of Petroleum (UK) 525 B. 3 International Standards Organisation (Worldwide) 526 B. 4 British Standards Institution (UK) 526 B. 5 American Petroleum Institute (USA) 530 B. 6 Counseil International des Grands Reseaux Electriques (France) 530 B. 7 Engineering Equipment and Materials Users Association (UK) 530 B. 8 Electricity Council (UK) 531 B. 9 Verband Deutscher Electrechniker (Germany) 531 B.10 Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers Inc. (USA) 531 B.11 Miscellaneous References from the UK 532 Appendix C Numbering System for Protective Devices, Control and Indication Devices for Power Systems 533 C. 1 Application of Protective Relays, Control and Alarm Devices for Power System Circuits 533 C.1.1 Notes to sub-section C. 1 535 C. 2 Electrical Power System Device Numbers and Functions 536 Appendix D Under-Frequency and Over-Temperature Protection of Gas-Turbine Driven Generators 539 Appendix E List of Document Types to be Produced During a Project 545 E. 1 Contractors Documents 546 E.1.1 Feasibility studies 546 E.1.2 Conceptual design 546 E.1.3 Detail design 547 E. 2 Manufacturers Documents 549 E.2.1 Feasibility studies 549 E.2.2 Conceptual design 549 E.2.3 Detail design 549 Appendix F Worked Example for Calculating the Performance of a Gas Turbine 551 F. 1 The Requirements and Data Given 551 F. 2 Basic Requirements 551 F. 3 Detailed Requirements 552 F. 4 Basic Solutions 552 F. 5 Detailed Solutions 553 Appendix G Worked Example for the Calculation of Volt-drop in a Circuit Containing an Induction Motor 559 G.1 Introduction 559 Appendix H Worked Example for the Calculation of Earthing Current and Electric Shock Hazard Potential Difference in a Rod and Grid Earthing System 585 H.1 Worked Example 585 Appendix I Conversion Factors for the SI System of Units 597 I. 1 Fundamental SI Units 597 I. 2 Derived Non-electrical Units 597 I. 3 Derived Electrical Units 598 I. 4 Conversions 598 I.4. 1 Length 598 I.4. 2 Area 599 I.4. 3 Volume 599 I.4.4 Mass and density 600 I.4. 5 Velocity and acceleration 600 I.4.6 Force 601 I.4. 7 Torque 601 I.4. 8 Power 601 I.4. 9 Energy and work 601 I.4.10 Pressure 602 I.4.11 Moment of inertia and momentum 603 I.4.12 Illumination 603 I.4.13 Electricity and magnetism 604 I.4.14 Miscellaneous quantities 604 I. 5 International Standards Organisation (ISO) Conditions 605 I. 6 Standard Temperature and Pressure (STP) Conditions 605 I. 7 Regularly Used Constants 605 I. 8 Regularly Used Prefixes 606 I. 9 References 606 Index 607

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Book SynopsisThere are many materials science texts which touch on electrical, magnetic and optical properties of materials, these are typically superficial. There are research level texts which deal with the materials and in depth NOT from the basics. These authors attempted to do something different by covering all aspects from basic level.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Elementary Solid State Science. Processing of Ceramics. Ceramic Conductors. Dielectrics and Insulators. Piezoelectric Ceramics. Pyroelectric Materials. Electro-optic Ceramics. Magnetic Ceramics.

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Book SynopsisThe first book exclusively on sonar and sonar technology. Written by an engineer (with over 40 years of experience in the field) for engineers.Table of ContentsPreface xiii About the Author xv Introduction xvii 1 Sound 1 2 Arrays 13 3 Propagation of Sound in the Sea 43 4 Target Strength 67 5 Noise in Sonar Systems 83 6 Reverberation 103 7 The Sonar Equations 119 8 Passive Sonar 125 9 Active Sonar 161 10 Echo Sounding and Side Scan Sonars 221 11 Mine Hunting Sonars 233 12 Intercepts and Communications Sonars 249 13 Active Sonar Design 261 Conclusion 277 Solutions to Problems 281 Index 293

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Book SynopsisThe art of RF circuit design made simple..... Radio Frequency circuits are the fundamental building blocks in a vast array of consumer electronics and wireless communication devices. Jeremy Everard''s unique combination of theory and practice provides insight into the principles of operation, together with invaluable guidance to developing robust and long-lasting circuit designs. Features include: ? Simplified approach to RF circuit theory and device modelling using algebraic approximations to illustrate the important underlying principles. ? A comprehensive design guide to low noise oscillators backed by a full theoretical treatment, based on the author''s latest research, and including extensive design examples. ? Key concepts of broad and narrow band small signal amplifiers, mixers, and high-efficiency broadband power amplifier design. ? How to develop large signal circuit models with simulation and tuning in real time. ? Charts of performanTrade Review"A text explaining the building blocks used in designing radio frequency circuits...at the component and the intermediate block level." (SciTech Book News, Vol. 25, No. 4, December 2001)Table of ContentsPreface. Transistor and Component Models at Low and High Frequencies. Two Port Network Parameters. Small Signal Amplifier Design and Measurement. Low Noise Oscillators. Mixers. Power Amplifiers. 'Real Time' Large Signal Modelling. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis is an introduction to the fundamentals of GSM procedures and parameters and provides a structured guide to this communications link. The author describes how the technology has evolved from the cellular network concept to the GSM standard, and its evolution towards 3rd generation systems.Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction. Cellular Concepts. The GSM Standard. GSM Network Infrastructure. The Radio Sub-System. The Network Sub-System. Network Management. Mobile Terminals. The DECT 1800 Standard. The Organisation of GSM Services. The Short Message Service. GPRS. UMTS. The WAP Protocol. Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution. Bibliography. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisRecent years have witnessed an explosion of new operators and customers of cellular mobile communications and the importance of wireless/mobile communications in todaya s telecommunications industry is indisputable.Trade Review"The final report of the COST 259 project that explored radio system aspect for flexible personalized communication capable of delivering...services on different bandwidths...new modeling techniques...related planing tools...across a number of different environments." (SciTech Book News, Vol. 25, No. 3, September 2001)Table of ContentsPreface vii Table of Contents ix List of Acronyms xii I Introduction 1 1.1 Evolution of Wireless/Mobile Communication 1 1.2 Description of COST 259 7 1.3 References 12 2 Radio Systems Aspects 13 2.1 OFDM and Frequency Domain Techniques 14 2.1.1. Introduction 14 2.1.2. Alternative forms 17 2.1.3. Modulation and demodulation 24 2.1.4. Channel coding 26 2.1.5. Multiple access schemes 29 2.1.6. Amplitude limitation 29 2.1.7. Intercell interference 30 2.1.8. Synchronization 31 2.2 CDMA 43 2.2.1. Introduction 43 2.2.2. RAKE receivers 44 2.2.3. Linear and non-linear interference cancellation 45 2.2.4. Coding and modulation 47 2.2.5. Smart antennas 49 2.2.6. Parameter estimation 50 2.2.7. Demonstrators 51 2.2.8. Summary and conclusions 51 2.3 Modulation and Coding 51 2.3.1. Linear modulation 52 2.3.2. Non-linear modulation 53 2.3.3. FEC coding techniques 55 2.3.4. Equalization 58 2.3.5 Adaptive coding and modulation 59 2.4. DECT and Adaptive Sampling 62 2.4.1. Introduction and motivation 62 2.4.2. Principle of adaptive sampling 63 2.4.3. Determination of optimum sampling time 64 2.4.4. Non-linear receiver structures 65 2.4.5. Summary and conclusions 66 2.5 References 66 3 Antennas and Propagation 77 3.1. General Aspects of Propagation 78 3.1.1. Statistical and empirical modelling 79 3.1.2. Propagation measurements and channel sounders 112 3.1.3. Deterministic modelling 132 3.2 Directional Channel Modelling 148 3.2.1. Modelling concept 149 3.2.2. Outdoor measurements results 160 3.2.3. Indoor measurements results 171 3.2.4. Parameter settings 178 3.3. Smart Antennas 194 3.3.1. Introduction 194 3.3.2. Space and antenna diversity 197 3.3.3. Polarization diversity 201 3.3.4. Antenna arrays 203 3.4. Millimetre-wave Propagation 223 3.4.1. Path loss modeling 223 3.4.2. Wideband channel modeling 229 3.4.3. Impact of shaped lens antennas on the ChIR and cell coverage 239 3.5 Antennas for Mobile Phones 251 3.5.1 Communications performance 251 3.5.2. Standardized phone measurements 261 3.6. References 277 4 Network Aspects 307 4.1. Compatibility and Spectrum Efficiency 308 4.1.1. Spectral compatibility 308 4.1.2. Spectrum efficiency 314 4.2. Channel Allocation Strategies 327 4.2.1. Introduction 327 4.2.2. Concise data for automated frequency planning 330 4.2.3. Fixed channel allocation using graph colouring 335 4.2.4. Fixed channel allocation maximizing assigned TRXs 336 4.2.5. Fixed channel allocation minimizing interference 337 4.2.6. Distributed dynamic channel allocation 346 4.2.7. Benchmarking frequency allocation strategies 348 4.3. Cellular Aspects 359 4.3.1. Cell modelling 359 4.3.2. Tele-traffic engineering 363 4.3.3. Hot spot location 373 4.3.4. Mobility models 377 4.4. Network Optimization 386 4.4.1. Handover, power control and direct retry 386 4.4.2. Frequency hopping for capacity enhancement 398 4.4.3. Quality and capacity enhancement by adaptive techniques 407 4.5. Planning Methods and Tools 412 4.5.1. Geographic data 412 4.5.2. Methods for optimized planning 415 4.5.3. UMTS planning 419 4.6 Efficient Protocols for High Data Rates 426 4.6.1. High data rate protocols: general aspects 427 4.6.2. Wireless ATM 428 4.6.3. Packet reservation multiple access 429 4.7 References 433 Annex I – List of Contributors 451 Annex II – List of Participating Institutions 453 Index 457

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive and complete treatment of the fundamentals of mobile communications. Beginning with the theoretical foundations of mobile communications, the author then describes channel properties, basic concepts of cellular systems and their design, GSM, CDMA, wireless telephony, UMTS, and adaptive antennas.Trade Review"...a good guide to current and future mobile communications systems..." (IEEE Communications Magazine, May 2002)Table of ContentsPreface. Elements of the theory of digital communication systems theory. Overview and classification of mobile communication systems. Characterization of the mobile communication channel. Paging systems. The cellular system concept. First generation cellular telephony- NMT and AMPS examples. GSM cellular telephony - architecture and system aspects. GSM cellular telephony - physical layer. Data transmission in GSM. CDMA in mobile communication systems. Description of IS-95 system. Trunking systems. Digital cordless telephony. Wireless local loops. Satellite mobile communication systems. Wireless Local Area Networks. Third generation mobile communication systems. Application of smart antennas in ceullular telephony. Index.

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Book Synopsis* Bridges the gap between device modelling and analog circuit design. * Includes dedicated software enabling actual circuit design. * Covers the three significant models: BSIM3, Model 9 &, and EKV. * Presents practical guidance on device development and circuit implementation.Trade Review"…this book will prove a valuable reference and text for engineers striving to achieve first-time right, reduced time-to-market silicon products." (IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society Newsletter, January 2004)Table of ContentsPreface. MOSFET Device Physics and Operation. MOSFET Fabrication. RF Modeling. Noise Modeling. Proper Modeling for Accurate Distortion Analysis. The BSIM4 MOSFET Model. The EKV Model. Other MOSFET Models. Bipolar Transistors in CMOS Technologies. Modeling of Passive Devices. Effects and Modeling of Process Variation and Device Mismatch. Quality Assurance of MOSFET Models. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis title discusses the cellular concept and second and third generation cellular communication systems, including the evolution from these systems to IP-based systems. It then identifies the requirements for and problems related to multiple access.Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. Abbreviations. Symbols. Introduction. Cellular Mobile Communication Systems: From IG to 4G. Multiple Access in Cellular Communication Systems. Multiple Access in GSM and (E) GPRS. Models for the Physical Layer and for User Traffic Generation. Multidimensional PRMA. MD PRMA with Load-based Access Control. MD PRMA on Code-Time-Slots. MD PRMA with Prioritised Bayesian Broadcast. Packet Access in UTRA FDD and UTRA TDD. Towards 'All IP' and Some Concluding Remarks. Bibliography. Appendix.

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Book SynopsisTesting is the most expensive, time-consuming, and difficult activity in the development of engineering products and systems. Much of the testing that is performed in industry is based on tradition, standards, and procedures that do not provide the optimum balance of quality assurance versus cost and time.Trade Review"All undergraduates should read it and all test and engineering managers should have a copy." (Journal of the Safety & Reliability Society, Autumn 2000) "Intended as an undergraduate engineering textbook, it covers mechanical, electronics, and software testing, and identifies which testing methods are appropriate to each stage of the product life cycle." (SciTech Book News, Vol. 25, No. 3, September 2001)Table of ContentsPreface. Series Foreword. Introduction. Stress, Strength and Failure of Materials. Electrical and Electronics Stress, Strength and Failure. Variation and Reliability. Design Analysis. Development Testing Principles. Materials and Systems Testing. Testing Electronics. Software. Manufacturing Test. Testing in Service. Data Collection and Analysis. Laws, Regulations and Standards. Management. Appendix 1: Acronyms. Appendix 2: Testing Regulations and Standards. Appendix 3: Development Test Plan Example. Appendix 4: Production Test Plan Example. Index.

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Book SynopsisIPv6 stands for Internet Protocol version 6. It is an important milestone for the Internet and for every type of data communication system. It is the underlying protocol which will be used by all traffic on the internet, mobile and corporate networks.Trade Review"The book will definitely be a part of the toolkit of the practitioners when the eventual large-scale migration of Pv4 addressing to IPv6 starts gathering momentum." (Desicritics.org, November 21, 2006)Table of ContentsForeword. Preface. 1 IPv6 Rationale and Features. 1.1 Internet Growth. 1.2 Real Issues and Trouble with IPv4. 1.3 Architectural Considerations. 1.4 Paradigm Shift. 1.5 IETF Work Towards IPv6. 1.6 IPv6 Main Features. 1.7 IPv6 Milestones. 1.8 IPv6 Return on Investment. 1.9 What Happened to IPv5? 1.10 Summary. 1.11 References. 2 I Can’t Wait to Get my Hands Dirty! 2.1 Setup Description. 2.2 Steps. 2.3 Summary. 2.4 References. 2.5 Further Reading. 3 IPv6 Datagram. 3.1 Description of the IP Datagram. 3.2 IPv4 Header. 3.3 IPv6 Header. 3.4 Header Fields. 3.5 Extension Headers. 3.6 Datagram Size. 3.7 Upper-layer Protocols. 3.8 Summary. 3.9 References. 4 Addressing. 4.1 Address Space. 4.2 Format of an Address. 4.3 Unicast Addresses. 4.4 Multicast Addressing. 4.5 Anycast. 4.6 Addressing Architecture. 4.7 Summary. 4.8 References. 4.9 Further Reading. 5 Configuring Node Addresses. 5.1 Static Address Configuration. 5.2 Address Auto-Configuration. 5.3 Lifetime of Advertised Prefixes. 5.4 Node Booting Process. 5.5 DHCPv6. 5.6 Node Addresses. 5.7 Configuring Interfaces and Router Advertisements on Hosts and Routers. 5.8 Summary. 5.9 Appendix. 5.10 References. 6 Link-layer Integration. 6.1 Solicited-Node Multicast Address. 6.2 Neighbor Solicitation and Advertisement. 6.3 Duplicate Address Detection. 6.4 Neighbor Cache. 6.5 EUI-64 and Neighbor Discovery. 6.6 IPv6 over Ethernet. 6.7 Point-to-Point Links. 6.8 Multi-link Subnets. 6.9 Router Advertisements of the Link MTU. 6.10 Managing Neighbors on Hosts and Routers. 6.11 Summary. 6.12 References. 6.13 Further Reading. 7 Internet Control Message Protocol. 7.1 ICMP. 7.2 Neighbor Discovery. 7.3 Hop Limit Set to 255. 7.4 Managing ICMP on Hosts and Routers. 7.5 Summary. 7.6 References. 8 Naming with DNS and Selecting an Address. 8.1 Hostname To IPv6 Address with the AAAA Record. 8.2 IPv6 Address To Hostname. 8.3 Transport. 8.4 DNS Server Discovery. 8.5 Node Information Query. 8.6 IP Address Selection. 8.7 Configuring DNS and Address Selection on Hosts and Routers. 8.8 Summary. 8.9 References. 8.10 Further Reading. 9 Routing. 9.1 Required Router Addresses. 9.2 Source Routing with the Routing Header. 9.3 Route Redirect. 9.4 Static Routes. 9.5 RIP. 9.6 OSPF. 9.7 IS-IS. 9.8 BGP. 9.9 Tunneling IPv6. 9.10 Renumbering Routers. 9.11 Internet Routing. 9.12 Multihoming. 9.13 Summary. 9.14 References. 10 Configuring Routing. 10.1 Considerations on Using Autoconfiguration for Router Interfaces. 10.2 FreeBSD. 10.3 Linux. 10.4 Solaris. 10.5 Windows. 10.6 Cisco. 10.7 Hexago. 10.8 Juniper. 10.9 Zebra. 10.10 Summary. 10.11 Further Reading. 11 Mobility. 11.1 Overview. 11.2 MobileIP. 11.3 Applications are not Aware of Mobility. 11.4 Mobile Node is at Home. 11.5 Mobile Node is away from Home. 11.6 Mobile Node is Moving Again. 11.7 Mobile Node Comes Back Home. 11.8 Securing the Binding Update. 11.9 Correspondent Node is Not MobileIP Aware. 11.10 Advanced Features. 11.11 MobileIP Messaging. 11.12 Deployment Considerations. 11.13 Configuring Mobility. 11.14 Summary. 11.15 References. 12 Wireless IP. 12.1 Characteristics of Wireless Links. 12.2 Header Compression over Limited Bandwidth Link Layers. 12.3 TCP Behavior over Wireless. 12.4 3GPP. 12.5 3GPP2. 12.6 Summary. 12.7 References. 12.8 Further Reading. 13 Security. 13.1 IP Security (IPsec). 13.2 Secure Shell (SSH). 13.3 Filtering and Firewalls. 13.4 Temporary Addresses. 13.5 More Secure Protocols. 13.6 Securing IPv6 on the Link. 13.7 Is IPv6 More Secure? 13.8 Configuring Security on Hosts and Routers. 13.9 Summary. 13.10 References. 14 Quality of Service. 14.1 IPv5: Streaming Protocol. 14.2 Diffserv. 14.3 Integrated Services. 14.4 Network Address Translation. 14.5 Hardware processing. 14.6 Configuring QoS on Hosts and Routers. 14.7 Summary. 14.8 References. 15 Multicast and Anycast. 15.1 Multicast Basics. 15.2 Multicast Listener Discovery. 15.3 Multicast Routing. 15.4 Multicast Address Allocation. 15.5 Unicast-based Multicast Addressing. 15.6 Allocation of Multicast Addresses. 15.7 Multicast Reserved Addresses. 15.8 Anycast. 15.9 Configuring Anycast and Multicast on Hosts and Routers. 15.10 Summary. 15.11 References. 16 Deploying IPv6 in IPv4 Dominant Networks. 16.1 Combined IPv4 and IPv6 Network. 16.2 Tunneling IPv6 in IPv4. 16.3 Tunneling IPv6 in GRE-IPv4. 16.4 Comparing IPv6 in IPv4 Solutions. 16.5 Configuring IPv6 in IPv4 Dominant Networks. 16.6 Summary. 16.7 References. 17 Deploying IPv6 Dominant Networks with IPv4 Support. 17.1 Tunneling IPv4 in IPv6. 17.2 IP Packet and Transport Translation. 17.3 Configuring IPv4 in IPv6 Dominant Networks. 17.4 Summary. 17.5 References. 18 Migrating with Application Level Gateways. 18.1 Application Level Gateway. 18.2 Application Specific Proxy. 18.3 Considerations of Application Level Gateways. 18.4 Summary. 19 Transport Protocols. 19.1 Checksum. 19.2 Transmission Control Protocol (TCP). 19.3 User Datagram Protocol (UDP). 19.4 Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP). 19.5 Summary. 19.6 References. 20 Network Management. 20.1 SNMP Transport. 20.2 Management Information Base (MIB). 20.3 Other Management Tools. 20.4 Authentication, Authorization and Accounting using RADIUS. 20.5 Configuring SNMP on Hosts and Routers. 20.6 Summary. 20.7 References. 21 Porting Applications. 21.1 Introduction. 21.2 Considerations. 21.3 Structures. 21.4 Functions. 21.5 Change Table. 21.6 Best Practice. 21.7 Basic Example. 21.8 Summary. 21.9 References. 21.10 Further Reading. 22 Configuration and Usage of IPv6-enabled Open Source Software. 22.1 Apache Web Server. 22.2 Sendmail. 22.3 Postfix. 22.4 SSH. 22.5 XFree86. 22.6 MRTG. 22.7 Dovecot. 22.8 Summary. 22.9 References. 23 Best Current Practices and Case Studies. 23.1 IPv6 Internet Address Space. 23.2 IPv6 Address Policy. 23.3 IPv6 Address Planning. 23.4 Incremental Deployment. 23.5 DNS Considerations. 23.6 Routing Considerations. 23.7 Security Considerations. 23.8 Mail Considerations. 23.9 Deploying IPv6 and Connecting to the IPv6 Internet. 23.10 Summary. 23.11 References. 23.12 Further Reading. 24 Conclusion. 25 Quick Reference. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the practicalities of secure voice communication management. The author discusses various communication mediums, highlighting their technical aspects and their security risks. Readers will also find solutions to the problems facing the security systems designer, buyer, or manager.Trade Review"...well-written and accessible..." (Electronics Communication Engineering Journal, December 2002)Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgement Glossary Acronyms and Abbreviations 1. Threats and Solutions The Technical Threats to Communications Security Authentication Confidentiality Integrity Availability Compromising Emanation/Tempest Threats 2. An Introduction to Encryption and Security Management Analogue Scrambling Algorithms Goodbye DES, Hello DES Fundamentals in Key Management Evaluating Encryption Equipment 3. Voice Security in Military Applications Analogue Encryption of Naval Long range, HF Radio Communications Stand-alone Digital Cipher Units in Land-based Operations Radio Integrated Cipher Module 4. Telephone Security Specific Threats to Telephone Operations Network Technologies Telephone Security Solutions Key and Access Management Network Implementation Key Distribution Summary 5. Secure GSM Systems The Basic GSM Architecture Standard GSM Secuirty Features Custom Security for GSM Users Key Management and Tools GRPS General Packet Radio Systems 6. Security in Private VHF/UHF Radio Networks Applications and Features Threats Countermeasures Communications Network Design and Architecture Hardware Components and Functions Security and Key Management Other Security Features 7. Electronic Protection Measures - Frequency Hopping Electronic Warfare (EW) Electronic Protection Measures (EPM) Military Applications Network Architecture and Management Characteristics of Frequency Hopping Networks Key/Data Management and Tools Hardware components 8. Link and Bulk Encryption Basic Technology of Link Encryption The Ciphering Process Cryptographic Parameters Key and Network Management Military Link Security 9. Secure Fax Networks Basic Facsimile Technology Manual/Automatic Key Selection Network Architecture Key Management and Tools Fax Over Satellite Links 10. PC Security Security Threats and Risks Implementation of Solutions Access Protection Boot-up Protection by On-Board Hardware with Smart Card LAN Security Model Application of PC Security System Administration 11. Secure E-mail The E-mail Scenario Threats Type and Motivation of Attackers Methods of Attack Countermeasures Guidelines for E-mail Security 12. Secure Virtual Private Networks Scenario Definition VPN Protocols Packet Header Formats Security Association List Tunnel Table Routing Tables Packet Filtering Threats and Countermeasures Attacks within the Public Network 13. Military Data Communication Applications Data Terminals and their Operating Features Technical Parameters Security Management Key Management Combat Packet Data Networks 14. Managment, Support and Training Environments of Security Management Infrastructure and Planning Operational Hierarchies Training Customer Support Troubleshooting References Index

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Book SynopsisDigital Communication Receivers Synchronization, Channel Estimation, and Signal Processing Digital Communication Receivers offers a complete treatment on the theoretical and practical aspects of synchronization and channel estimation from the standpoint of digital signal processing.Table of ContentsBASIC MATERIAL. Basic Material. BASEBAND COMMUNICATIONS. Baseband Communications. PASSBAND COMMUNICATION OVER TIME INVARIANT CHANNELS. Passband Transmission. Receiver Structure for PAM Signals. Synthesis of Synchronization Algorithms. Performance Analysis of Synchronizers. Bit Error Rate Degradation Caused by Random Tracking Errors. Frequency Estimation. Timing Adjustment by Interpolation. DSP System Implementation. COMMUNICATION OVER FADING CHANNELS. Characterization, Modeling, and Simulation of Linear Fading Channels. Detection and Parameter Synchronization on Fading Channels. Receiver Structures for Fading Channels. Parameter Synchronization for Flat Fading Channels. Parameter Synchronization for Selective Fading Channels. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book is also available through the Introductory Engineering Custom Publishing System. If you are interested in creating a course-pack that includes chapters from this book, you can get further information by calling 212-850-6272 or sending email inquiries to engineerjwiley.com. Designed to meet the problems facing today''s engineers. Offers detailed discussions of all electrical engineering systems--instrumentation, control, communications, computers and power. Introduces a new concept by using a specific example and then proceeding to the generalization. Frequent usage of non-electrical analogies enhance comprehension. All chapters contain problems followed by study questions. New problems have been added, particularly easy drill puzzlers.Table of ContentsCIRCUIT ANALYSIS. Basic Circuits. Circuit Analysis. Alternating-Current Circuit Analysis. Alternating-Current Power. Alternating-Current Topics. Transients. ELECTRONICS. Analog Signals and Instrumentation. Digital Signals and Logic. Feedback Control Systems. Communications. Microcomputers. Digital Integrated Circuits. Operational Amplifiers. Transistors as Amplifiers. Diodes and Transistors as Switches. MACHINES AND POWER. Plant Power Systems. Transformers and Magnetics. Motors. Rotating Machinery Basics. Electrical Safety. Appendices. Index.

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Book SynopsisStates that many Japanese, US, and European companies have misunderstood and continue to misunderstand the implications of the mobile Internet, because they remain focused on their lead customers when they should be searching for a new set of lead customers.Trade Review"…a very useful tool for managers looking for help in investigating the positioning of their company in the future…stimulating reading for scientists…so that they can have a complementary…vision of for what the tools they are setting up can be used." (IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazine, April 2005) "…a good reference for those who wish to learn more about the fast evolving areas of the mobile Internet." (Computing Reviews.com, May 14, 2004) "The author explores the roots of this disruption by first examining the key technological trends driving mobile computing." (Computer Magazine, June 2004)Table of Contents1. The Next Disruption. Network Effects. Disruptive Technologies. Disruptive to Whom. Network Effects and Communication Channels. Competition in the Mobile Internet. 2. The Origins of the Mobile Internet. Model of Industry Formation. i-Mode: Initial Applications and Users. KDDI, J-Phone, and Western Service Providers. Appendix: The Creation of i-Mode. 3. Key Technological Trends Polyphonic Tones. Color Displays and Cameras. Display Size. Network Speeds. Faster Microprocessors. Increase Memory. Improved User Interface. Other Network Technologies. Summary. 4. Phones as Portable Entertainment Players. Ringing Tones. Games. Screen Savers. . The New Value Chain. Independent Portals. Summary: Multi-media and the future of Entertainment Contents. 5. Mobile Marketing. Discount Coupons. Free Samples and Giveaways. Brand Image. Attracting Mobile Members. Linking databases. Phones as Mileage and Membership Cards. Summary. 6. Mobile Shopping and Multichannel Integration. Pure Online Shopping . Catalogues and Magazines. Radio Stations. Television Programming. Summary. Appendix: Payment Services. 7. Portable Services. Car Navigation Systems. Train and Bus Information Services. Destination Information Services. Maps. B2C Integrated Services. B2C and B2B Integrated Services. Business Services. GPS and Location-Based Services. Summary. 8. Phones as Tickets and Money. Competing Technologies. Transportation Tickets and Reservations. Concert and Other Entertainment Tickets. Money. Biometrics. Other Applications. Summary: The End of Cash?. 9. Mobile Intranets Applications. Stage 1 Systems: Mail. Examples of Stage 1 Systems. Stage 2 Systems: Groupware. Stage 3 Systems: Maintenance Applications. Stage 3 Systems: Construction. Stage 3 Systems: Report preparation. Stage 3 Systems: SFA Applications. Summary. 10. Platform Strategies. Power Brokers. Conventional Platform Management. Key Role of Technological Trajectories. The Evolution of the Mobile Platform in Japan. The Evolution of the Mobile Platform in the West. Index. .

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Book SynopsisThis is a practical introduction to the core concepts, techniques and methodologies underlying recent developments in the field of telecommunication networks. The techniques are common to the design and operation of all forms of existing networks.Table of ContentsData Communications Principles. Queueing Systems. The Data Link Layer and X.25. Routing in Packet Switched Networks. Flow and Congestion Control. Multiple Access Communication Protocols. Local Area Network Protocols and Standards. Network Interconnection. Transport Protocols. Integrated Services Digital Networks. Switching Techniques and Fast Packet Switching. Appendices. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe deregulation of the power utilities industry has made the quality of power supply a worldwide issue. Providing background theory and illustrative examples, this text is structured in three parts covering fundamental theory, conventional power plant equipment and power electronic equipmentTable of ContentsForeword. Preface. FUNDAMENTAL THEORY. Introduction. Orthogonal Series Expansions. Electric Circuit Analysis Under Non-sinusodal Conditions. Harmonic Evaluation of Non-linear Functions. Linearisation in Harmonic Domain. Real Fourier Harmonic Domain. Hartley Harmonic Domain. Iterative Solutions of Non-linear Power Plant Components. CONVENTIONAL POWER PLANT EQUIPMENT. Synchronous Generator. Transmission Lines. Magnetic Non-linearities. Electric Arcs. POWER ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENT. Static VAR Compensator. Thyristor-controlled Series Compensator. Three-phase, Six-pulse Rectifier. Static Compensator with PWM Converters. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis 2nd edition explores the increasingly important area of mobile data access. In addition, it shows how eBusiness is evolving and how technology can be progressively used to build more sophisticated solutions.Trade Reviewthis is required reading from anyone who tries to keep up with all the developments in this fast moving world." (Teleworker, March 2001) "...an excellent undergraduate textbook for introductory courses in electronic commerce...the authors deftly juggle in providing technical knowledge to both professional and general audience...I have to applaud their success in maintaining a balance..." (Telematics and Informatics, Vol.19, 2002)Table of ContentsDedication ix Preface xi About the Authors xiv Acknowledgements xv 1 Electronic Trade 1 2 The Electronic Marketplace 17 3 The Electronic Shop 39 4 Payments, Credit and Invoicing 57 5 Trust and Security 97 6 Integration 115 7 Supply Chain 137 8 Setting Up Shop 163 9 Putting the ‘e’ into your business 177 10 Underlying Technologies and Standards 195 11 mBusiness 255 12 Who is going to Make Money out of All of this and How? 277 Appendix 1 Case Studies 289 Appendix 2 The Gods of Technology 295 Appendix 3 Glossary 309 Bibliography 331 Index 333

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Book SynopsisFocusing on microstereolithography and other microfabrication for 3D MEMS, this volume discusses the principles of microstereolithography for fabrication of 3D MEMS devices. It provides an account of the developments in related microfabrication and combined architecture techniques, illustrating their application in the engineering field.Trade Review"This book gives a fascinating introduction to the subject, and places it superbly within its context....It is original, timely and well written." (Engineering Science & Education Jnl. April 2002)Table of ContentsPreface. Microelectromechanical Systems. Fundamentals of Polymer Synthesis for MEMS. Stereolithography (SL). Microstereolithography Techniques I-Scanning Method. Microstereolithography Techniques II-Projection Method. Polymeric MEMS Architecture with Silicon, Metal, and Ceramics. Combined Silicon and Polymeric Structures. Micromolding. Applications. Appendix 1: Some Polymers for MEMS. Appendix 2: An Example of CAD Model and NC Codes for Microstereolithography. Index.

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Book SynopsisIn the field of engineering like many others, foreign competitors are beating U.S. businesses to the punch in terms of bringing new products successfully to the marketplace. How can U.S. engineering companies compete? Simply by turning to this thought-provoking work which answers these and many other questions of successful design products and systems that are market driven and user oriented. Using a comprehensive methodological framework for human-centered design of complex systems, it covers four phases: naturalist, marketing, engineering, sales and service. A wide variety of tools and techniques are discussed within this framework, with illustrated case histories introduced early and developed throughout the chapters. This thorough and consistent framework for design, in combination with numerous ``how to'''' tips, provides the reader with a self-contained, applications-oriented plan with which to pursue design concepts.Table of ContentsDesign and Measurement. The Naturalist Phase. The Marketing Phase. The Engineering Phase. The Sales and Service Phase. System Evaluation. Design of Aiding. Design of Training. Technology Transition. Author Index. Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisEmphasizes electromagnetic and microwave problems and the fundamental algorithms which can be used as the basis for computer programs that produce useful numerical results. Includes relevant computer project descriptions in related chapters. A requirement for any student doing work in electromagnetics.Table of ContentsFinite-Difference Method. Finite-Difference Determination of Eigenvalues. Finite-Difference Time-Domain Method. Variational and Related Methods. Finite-Element Method. Method of Moments. Scattering Solutions by Mehtod of Moments. Spectral Analysis with Fourier Series and Fourier Integral. Spectral Analysis of Microstrip Transmission Lines. Spectral Analysis of Microstrip Circuits. Mode Matching. Concluding Comments. Index.

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Book SynopsisProvides a general overview of the current understanding of microstrip circuits, including their basic theory, design, fabrication and measurement. The text aims to give the reader a solid background from which to pursue further specialized study through the periodic literature.Table of ContentsBasic Electromagnetics. Transmission Lines. Devices. Discontinuities. Couplers and Junctions. Resonators and Filters. Transistor Amplifiers and Oscillators. Solid-State Devices. Mathematical Techniques. Microstrip Antennas. Computer-Aided Design. Fabrication Technique. Measurement Techniques. References. Solutions to the Problems. Index.

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Book SynopsisFocuses on the basic operating principles and the techniques used to incorporate the devices into circuit applications. Part one reviews fundamental principles in transmission lines and circuits as well as semiconductor physics. Two-terminal solid-state devices, circuits and applications are covered in the second section. Part three discusses three-terminal solid-state devices, circuits and applications. Introduces noise figures and system parameters for receiver design. Includes numerous examples and problems.Table of ContentsTransmission Lines and Waveguides. S Parameters and Circuit Representations. Review of Semiconductor Physics. Varactor Devices and Circuits. Detector and Mixed Devices and Circuits. Receiver Noise Figure and Dynamic Range. p-i-n Diodes and Control Devices. Oscillator and Amplifier Circuits Using Two-Terminal Devices. Transferred Electron Devices and Circuits. IMPATT Devices and Circuits. Field-Effect Transistors. Bipolar Transistors, HEMTs, and HBTs. Transistor Amplifiers. Transistor Oscillators. Transistor Mixers, Switches, Phase Shifters, and Multipliers. Appendices.

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Book SynopsisThis updated edition concentrates on modern analysis and design. Includes new material in the key areas of digital communications, fiber optics, lightwave networks, atmospheric channels and space links--all of which are now critical topics in optical applications. Contains brief sections on optical hardware and device descriptions. Features new homework problems and references.Table of ContentsThe Optical Communication System. Optical Field Reception. Photodetection. Noncoherent (Direct) Detection. Coherent (Heterodyne) Detection. Optical Digital Communications. Fiberoptic Communications. Fiber Networks. The Atmospheric Optical Channel. Pointing, Acquisition, and Tracking in Space Optics. Index.

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Book SynopsisUpdated and reorganized, it details selected examples of integrated circuits describing their properties, limitations and the methods of applying them in practical circuitry. This edition contains a significantly expanded treatment of microcomputers as the ultimate electronic components. Discusses computer peripherals, communications and networking. Along with depicting existing electronic equipment, it assesses the future of computers including important improvements in areas such as miniaturization, speed, intercommunication and general convenience of operation.Table of ContentsANALOG ELECTRONICS. Circuits and Schematics. Operational Amplifiers 1. Operational Amplifiers 2. Semiconductors. Diodes and Transistors as Circuit Elements. Transducers. Switching Circuits. Power Supplies. DIGITAL ELECTRONICS. Binary Numeration. Binary Logic Gates. Flip-Flops and Registers. Interdomain Converters. COMPUTER ELECTRONICS. The Computer as an Electronic Device. Computer Peripherals. Data Communications. Computer Networks. Construction and Troubleshooting. A Glimpse of the Future. Mathematical Background. Questions and Problems. Appendices. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis handbook of medical imaging relates all concepts to electronic engineering. It provides an understanding of applied physics and its principles in order to allow for the design, transmittal and interpretation of electronic imaging signals and systems.Table of ContentsBASICS FOR MEDICAL IMAGING. Mathematical Preliminaries for Image Processing. Image Reconstruction from Projections in Two Dimensions. Image Reconstruction from Projections--True Three-Dimensions andOther Related Techniques. IMAGING WITH IONIZING RADIATION. Radiation Physics and Detectors. X-Ray Computerized Tomography. Nuclear Tomographic Imaging--Single Photon Emission ComputedTomography. Tomographic Nuclear Medical Imaging--Positron EmissionTomography. MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Physics and Instrumentation. Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Mathematics and Algorithms. Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Methods and Techniques. Flow and Flow-Related Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Chemical-Shift and Spectroscopic Imaging. ULTRASOUND AND ULTRASONIC IMAGING. Ultrasound Physics. Ultrasonic Imaging. BIOMAGNETIC IMAGING. Neuromagnetic Imaging. Index.

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Book SynopsisAn interdisciplinary work offering an introduction to the basic principles and operational characteristics of semiconductor sensors. Describes sensor technology, stressing bulk and surface micromachining. Considers a sensor group related to a special physical, chemical or biological input signal. The final chapter deals with integrated sensors.Table of ContentsClassification and Terminology of Sensors (S. Sze). Semiconductor Sensor Technologies (C. Mastrangelo & W. Tang). Acoustic Sensors (M. Motamedi & R. White). Mechanical Sensors (B. Kloeck & N. de Rooij). Magnetic Sensors (H. Baltes & R. Castagnetti). Radiation Sensors (S. Audet & J. Steigerwald). Thermal Sensors (S. Van Herwaarden & G. Meijer). Chemical Sensors (S. Morrison). Biosensors (A. Dewa & W. Ko). Integrated Sensors (K. Najafi, et al.). Appendices. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis advanced text studies the special interactions that occur between circuits and devices, which lead to an understanding of the design and performance characteristics of solid-state microwave amplifiers and oscillators.Table of ContentsMICROWAVE CIRCUITS. Review of Transmission Lines, Waveguides, and Smith ChartAnalysis. Linear Microwave Network Parameters. Waveguide and Transmission Line Parameters. Transmission Lines as Resonators and Circuit Elements. Microwave Networks and Components. MICROWAVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES. Solid-State Theory: Special Topics. Schottky Barrier Diodes. Microwave Transistors. IMPATT Diodes. Gunn Diodes. DEVICE-CIRCUIT INTERACTION. Transistor Amplifier Properties. Two-Terminal Negative-Resistance Amplifiers. Oscillators. Noise. Appendix. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe principles of successful market-oriented and human-centered design are used to analyze the formation of a good business enterprise. Focusing on technology based enterprises, the author elaborates on the powerful methods for planning, organization and control; and on starting, growing and maturing organizations that create human-centered products and systems. Case studies include the aerospace, computer and electronics industries, as well as technology-oriented government institutions.Table of ContentsDesign for Success. Case Studies. Characteristics of Successful Enterprises. A Model of the Enterprise. Strategic Planning. A Structured Approach to Planning. Case Studies. Management and Administration. The Business Plan. Implications for Senior Management. The Broader Context of Innovation. Indexes.

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Book SynopsisExpanded to cover more advanced applications where statistical properties of data can be nonstationary and the physical systems nonlinear as opposed to only linear. Stresses the practical use and interpretation of analyzed data to solve problems. Special attention is given to bias and random errors involved in desired estimates and the proper interpretation of results from specific applications. Includes numerous case studies concerned with dynamic problems which can occur in a variety of fields.Table of ContentsProbability Functions and Amplitude Measures. Correlation and Spectral Density Functions. Single-Input/Single-Output Relationships. System Identification and Response. Propagation-Path Identification. Single-Input/Multiple-Output Problems. Multiple-Input/Multiple-Output Relationships. Energy-Source Identification. Procedures to Solve Multiple-Input/Multiple-Output Problems. Statistical Errors in Estimates. Nonstationary Data Analysis Techniques. Nonlinear System Analysis Techniques. References. List of Figures. List of Tables. Index. Glossary of Symbols.

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Book SynopsisAs the curriculums of electrical engineering programs became over crowded, many schools began combining electromechanical energy conversion and power systems analysis courses. There were no books to fit this trend, and using two books was uneconomical and confusing. Today, almost 15 % of the Universities in the US and the Canada require a combined course.Table of ContentsEnergy Resources and Electric Energy Conversion. Power System Components and Analysis. Basic AC Circuit Concepts. Magnetic Circuits and Transformers. Fundamentals of Rotating Machines. DC Machines. Synchronous Machines. Induction Motors. Transmission Lines. Power Flow Solutions. Faults, Protection, and Stability. Appendices. Index.

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Book SynopsisApplications oriented, it contains all the pertinent and comprehensive information necessary to meet the growing demands placed upon solid-state power conversion equipment. These demands include improved reliability, increased efficiency, higher packing density, improved performance plus meeting safety and EMC regulations. Features a thorough assessment of basic electrical and magnetic aspects of power conversion as well as thermal, protection, radiation and reliability considerations. Stresses semiconductor and magnetic components and gives an analysis of diverse topologies.Table of ContentsTransient Analysis, Circuit Analysis, and Waveforms. Semiconductors, Resistors, and Capacitors. Transformers, Inductors, and Conductors. Rectifiers and Filters. Phase Control Circuits. Transistor Inverters. Thyristor Inverters. Switching Regulators. dc-dc Converters. Resonant Mode Converters. Modulator and Control Analysis. Pulse-Forming Networks and Modulators. Protection and Safety. Electromagnetic Compatibility and Grounding. Semiconductor and Equipment Cooling. Reliability and Quality. Regulated Power Supplies. Uninterruptible Power Systems. Power Factor Correction. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisEmphasizes IC design concepts with additional support for discrete design where necessary. Describes noise sources and models; addresses practical problems of circuit design for low noise using negative feedback, filtering, component noise, measurement techniques and instrumentation; gives numerous examples of practical amplifier designs. Five chapters cover the use of SPICE and PSpice for low noise analysis and design.Table of ContentsFUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS. Fundamental Noise Mechanisms. Amplifier Noise Model. Noise in Feedback Amplifiers. NOISE MODELING. CAD for Noise Analysis. Noise in Bipolar Transistors. Noise in Field Effect Transistors. System Noise Modeling. Sensors. DESIGNING FOR LOW NOISE. Low-Noise Design Methodology. Amplifier Design. Noise Analysis of D/A and A/D Converters. LOW-NOISE DESIGN APPLICATIONS. Noise in Passive Components. Power Supplies and Voltage References. Low-Noise Amplifier Design Examples. Noise Measurement. Appendices. Index.

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Book SynopsisDescribing the different soldering methods in use today, this guide presents both their theory and practical applications. It covers the topics of cleaning, statistical quality control, through-hole and joining. The author relates all theory to practical, on-site situations.Table of ContentsSoldering. Surface Mount Technology. Solder Defects. Cleaning. Statistical Quality Control. Index.

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