Electronics for Computer Technology

First Edition
David Terrell

New from Delmar Learning, Electronics for Computer Technology is perfect for today's career-minded students as well as anyone with a keen interest in troubleshooting computer devices, components and electrical circuits.

The first chapter introduces system-level topics, including representative systems, system notations, functional hierarchies, system connectivity, and system-level troubleshooting.

In subsequent chapters, direct references are made to system applications in order to put each topic in the context of an overall system. Some software (programming) topics are addressed, yet emphasis throughout the book is on hardware, including all of the physical parts of the computer plus various electronic components within the computer.

Electronic devices are also discussed, along with an overview of digital electronics, computers, and telecommunications. Readers will learn to apply system-level troubleshooting techniques to localize the detailed troubleshooting effort.

Features:

• New system-level thinking and troubleshooting skills may be used to open doors to employment or as preparation for advanced study of modern industrial electronics, robotics, or other industrial control systems
• "System Perspective" features appear at strategic points, illustrating how a device or circuit being discussed is actually used in a practical, functional system such as a computer
• "Circuit Exploration" exercises are included in every chapter, providing opportunities to gain hands-on troubleshooting experience in a lab setting or circuit simulation environment
• Step-by-step calculator sequences are provided whenever a new type of calculation is introduced, minimizing the learning curve for novices
• CD-ROM includes pre-created MultiSIM circuits and Textbook Edition of MultiSIM
• The behavior of components is discussed and explained in terms of Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Law, and basic circuit principles wherever practical, making this book ideal for beginners
• Numerical circuit analysis is always preceded by intuitive discussion of component or circuit operation, forging a strong connection between theory and practice

Contents:

1. Electronic Systems
1.1 Representative Systems
1.2 System Notations
1.3 Physical System Hierarchy
1.4 System Connectivity
1.5 Elements Of System-Level Troubleshooting
1.6 Circuit Stimulation

2. Basic Electronics and Units of Measure
2.1 Electrical Quantities
2.2 Mechanical Quantities
2.3 Light and Other Waves
2.4 Magnetism and Electromagnetism

3. Basic Components and Technical Notation
3.1 Technical Notation
3.2 Wire and Cable
3.3 Electronic Components

4. Circuits
4.1 Basic Requirements for Current
4.2 Series Circuits
4.3 Parallel Circuits
4.4 Series-parallel Circuits
4.5 Complex Circuits
4.6 Ground and Other Reference Points

5. Circuit Troubleshooting
5.1 Troubleshooting Series Circuits
5.2 Troubleshooting Parallel Circuits
5.3 Troubleshooting Series-parallel Circuits
5.4 Troubleshooting Strategies

6.Alternating Current
6.1 Generation of Alternating Voltage
6.2 Sine wave Characteristics
6.3 Working with Phase Angles
6.4 Circuit Analysis of AC Resistive Circuits
6.5 Alternating Voltage Applications

7. Inductors, Capacitors, and Transformers
7.1 Inductors
7.2 Transformers
7.3 Capacitators
7.4 RC and RL Circuits
7.5 RLC Circuits

8. Semiconductor Technology
8.1 Basic Atomic Theory
8.2 Semiconductor Theory
8.3 Semiconductor Junctions
8.4 Troubleshooting Semiconductors

9. Diodes and Diode Circuits
9.1 Diode Characteristics
9.2 Power Supply Applications
9.3 Miscellaneous Diode Applications
9.4 Special Diodes
9.5 Troubleshooting Diode Circuits

10. Transistors and Transistor Circuits
10.1 Bipolar Transistors
10.2 Junction Field-Effect Transistors
10.3 MOS Field-effect Transistors
10.4 Transistor Applications
10.5 Troubleshooting Transistor Circuits

11. Op Amps and Op Amp Circuits
11.1 Op Amp Characteristics
11.2 Basic Amplifier Configurations
11.3 Op Amp Applications
11.4 Troubleshooting Op Amp Circuits

12. Power Supply and Voltage Regulator Circuits
12.1 Voltage Regulation Fundamentals
12.2 Series Voltage Regulation
12.3 Shunt Voltage Regulation
12.4 Switching Voltage Regulation
12.5 Power Supply Protection Circuits
12.6 Troubleshooting Power Supply Circuits

13. Thyristors and Optoelectronic Devices
13.1 Thyristor Characteristics
13.2 Thyristor Types and Applications
13.3 Troubleshooting Thyristors
13.4 Optoelectronic Devices

14. Integrated Circuit Applications
14.1 Oscillator Circuits
14.2 Industrial Computer Applications
14.3 Troubleshooting Circuits Based on ICs

15. Digital Electronics
15.1 Digital Concepts and Terminology
15.2 Combinational Logic
15.3 Sequential Logic
15.4 Interfacing Digital and Analog Systems
15.5 Troubleshooting Digital Systems

16. Microprocessors and Computers
16.1 Basic Concepts and Terminology
16.2 Hardware
16.3 Software

17. Telecommunications
17.1 Telecommunications: Information and Networks
17.2 Technical Characteristics
17.3 Wireless Telecommunications

745 Pages - 8-1/2 x 11 in.