Electronic Components and Technology, Third

Most introductory books in electronics focus on theory while leaving the practical aspects for more advanced references. However, the sooner such matters are introduced, the easier and more natural it becomes to incorporate practical concerns at the very early stages of concept and design. This philosophy has kept Electronic Components and Technology thriving for two decades, and this completely updated third edition continues the approach with a more international outlook.

Preface to the Second Edition	p. vii
Preface	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xi
Author	p. xiii
Introduction	p. 1
Interconnection technology	p. 5
Jointing	p. 6
Discrete wiring	p. 11
Cables	p. 12
Connectors	p. 15
Printed circuits	p. 18
Printed circuit assembly	p. 24
Rework and repair	p. 25
Case study: A temperature controller	p. 26
Summary	p. 29
Problems	p. 30
Integrated circuits	p. 31
Review of semiconductor theory	p. 33
Integrated-circuit fabrication	p. 35
Semiconductor packaging	p. 43
Handling of semiconductor devices	p. 45
Custom integrated circuits	p. 46
Summary	p. 50
Problems	p. 51
Power sources and power supplies	p. 53
Energy sources	p. 54
Batteries	p. 55
Power supplies	p. 60
Summary	p. 74
Problems	p. 74
Passive electronic components	p. 77
Passive component characteristics	p. 77
Resistors	p. 83
Capacitors	p. 87
Inductors	p. 91
Summary	p. 92
Problems	p. 93
Instruments and measurement	p. 95
Quantities to be measured	p. 96
Voltage and current measurement	p. 98
Frequency and time measurement	p. 101
Waveforms - The oscilloscope	p. 104
Summary	p. 109
Problems	p. 110
Heat management	p. 111
Heat transfer	p. 112
Thermal resistance	p. 113
Heat sinking	p. 114
Forced cooling	p. 119
Advanced heat-removal techniques	p. 120
Summary	p. 121
Problems	p. 122
Parasitic electrical and electromagnetic effects	p. 123
Parasitic circuit elements	p. 123
Distributed-parameter circuits	p. 128
Electromagnetic interference	p. 133
Applications studies	p. 142
Summary	p. 149
Problems	p. 150
Reliability and maintainability	p. 153
Failure	p. 154
The "bathtub" curve	p. 155
Measures of reliability and maintainability	p. 156
High-reliability systems	p. 162
Maintenance	p. 165
Summary	p. 168
Problems	p. 168
Environmental factors and testing	p. 171
Environmental factors	p. 171
Type testing	p. 178
Electronic production testing	p. 180
Summary	p. 184
Problems	p. 185
Safety	p. 187
Electric shock	p. 188
Other safety hazards	p. 194
Design for safety	p. 195
Summary	p. 198
References	p. 201
Answers to problems	p. 203
Index	p. 205
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