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Introductory Electrical Engineering With Math Explained in Accessible Language

Author Magno Urbano
Release Date: 2019/12/01
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Offers an understanding of the theoretical principles in electronic engineering, in clear and understandable terms

Introductory Electrical Engineering With Math Explained in Accessible Language offers a text that explores the basic concepts and principles of electrical engineering. The author—a noted expert on the topic—explains the underlying mathematics involved in electrical engineering through the use of examples that help with an understanding of the theory. The text contains clear explanations of the mathematical theory that is needed to understand every topic presented, which will aid students in engineering courses who may lack the necessary basic math knowledge. 

Designed to breakdown complex math concepts into understandable terms, the book incorporates several math tricks and knowledge such as matrices determinant and multiplication. The author also explains how certain mathematical formulas are derived. In addition, the text includes tables of integrals and other tables to help, for example, find resistors’ and capacitors’ values. The author provides the accessible language, examples, and images that make the topic accessible and understandable. This important book: 

•    Contains discussion of concepts that go from the basic to the complex, always using simplified language

•    Provides examples, diagrams, and illustrations that work to enhance explanations

•    Explains the mathematical knowledge that is crucial to understanding electrical concepts

•    Contains both solved exercises in-line with the explanations

Written for students, electronic hobbyists and technicians, Introductory Electrical Engineering With Math Explained in Accessible Language is a much-needed text that is filled with the basics concepts of electrical engineering with the approachable math that aids in an understanding of the topic.

Table of Contents

  1. Cover
  2. About the Author
  3. Preface
  4. Acknowledgement
  5. Introduction
    1. 1 Knowledge is Everything
  6. Conventions
    1. 1 Introduction
    2. 2 Equations
    3. 3 Electric Schematics
    4. 4 Mathematical Concepts
    5. 5 Examples and Exercises
  7. 1 Scientific Method
    1. 1.1 Introduction
    2. 1.2 Powers of 10
    3. 1.3 Roots
    4. 1.4 Scientific Notation as a Tool
  8. 2 Infinitesimal Calculus
    1. 2.1 Introduction
    2. 2.2 The Concept Behind Calculus
  9. 3 Atom
    1. 3.1 Introduction
    2. 3.2 Atoms and Quarks
    3. 3.3 Electrons
    4. 3.4 Strong Force and Weak Force
    5. 3.5 Conductors and Electricity
    6. 3.6 The Shells
    7. 3.7 Electric Potential
    8. 3.8 Current
    9. 3.9 Electric Resistance
  10. 4 Voltage and Current
    1. 4.1 Introduction
    2. 4.2 Terminology
    3. 4.3 Batteries
    4. 4.4 Danger Will Robison, Danger!
    5. 4.5 Direct Current
    6. 4.6 Relative Voltages
    7. 4.7 Ground
    8. 4.8 Alternating Current
    9. Solutions
  11. 5 Resistors
    1. 5.1 Introduction
    2. 5.2 Resistor
    3. 5.3 Electric Resistance
    4. 5.4 Symbols
    5. 5.5 Types of Resistor
    6. 5.6 Power
    7. 5.7 Color Code
    8. 5.8 Potentiometer
    9. 5.9 Trimpots
    10. 5.10 Practical Usage
    11. 5.11 Electric Characteristics
    12. 5.12 Resistors in Series
    13. 5.13 Resistors in Parallel
    14. 5.14 DC and AC Analysis
    15. 5.15 Input and Output Synchronism
    16. Solutions
  12. 6 Ohm’s Laws
    1. 6.1 Introduction
    2. 6.2 Basic Rules of Electricity
    3. 6.3 First Ohm’s Law
    4. 6.4 Second Ohm’s Law
    5. 6.5 Examples
    6. Solutions
  13. 7 Delta–Wye Conversions
    1. 7.1 Introduction
    2. 7.2 Delta Circuit
    3. 7.3 Delta–Wye Conversion
    4. 7.4 Wye–Delta Conversion
    5. 7.5 Examples
    6. Solutions
  14. 8 Capacitors
    1. 8.1 Introduction
    2. 8.2 History
    3. 8.3 How It Works
    4. 8.4 Electric Characteristics
    5. 8.5 Electric Field
    6. 8.6 Capacitance
    7. 8.7 Stored Energy
    8. 8.8 Voltage and Current
    9. 8.9 Examples
    10. 8.10 AC Analysis
    11. 8.11 Capacitive Reactance
    12. 8.12 Phase
    13. 8.13 Electrolytic Capacitor
    14. 8.14 Variable Capacitors
    15. 8.15 Capacitors in Series
    16. 8.16 Capacitors in Parallel
    17. 8.17 Capacitor Color Code
    18. 8.18 Capacitor Markings
    19. Solutions
  15. 9 Electromagnetism
    1. 9.1 Introduction
    2. 9.2 The Theory
    3. 9.3 Hans Christian Ørsted
    4. 9.4 The Right‐Hand Rule
    5. 9.5 Faraday First Experiment
    6. 9.6 Faraday Second Experiment
    7. 9.7 Conclusion
  16. 10 Inductors
    1. 10.1 Introduction
    2. 10.2 The Inductor
    3. 10.3 Coils and Magnets
    4. 10.4 Inductance
    5. 10.5 Variable Inductor
    6. 10.6 Series Inductance
    7. 10.7 Parallel Inductance
    8. 10.8 DC Analysis
    9. 10.9 Electromotive Force
    10. 10.10 Current Across an Inductor
    11. 10.11 AC Analysis
    12. 10.12 Out of Sync
    13. Solutions
  17. 11 Transformers
    1. 11.1 Introduction
    2. 11.2 Connected by the Magnetic Field
    3. 11.3 Faraday’s Law
    4. 11.4 Primary and Secondary
    5. 11.5 Real‐Life Transformer
    6. 11.6 Multiple Secondaries
    7. 11.7 Center Tap
    8. 11.8 Law of Conservation of Energy
    9. 11.9 Leakage Flux
    10. 11.10 Internal Resistance
    11. 11.11 Direct Current
  18. 12 Generators
    1. 12.1 Introduction
    2. 12.2 Electric Generators
    3. 12.3 Electric Motor
  19. 13 Semiconductors
    1. 13.1 Introduction
    2. 13.2 It All Started with a Light Bulb
    3. 13.3 Semiconductors
  20. 14 Diodes and Transistors
    1. 14.1 Introduction
    2. 14.2 Diodes
    3. 14.3 NPN Junction
    4. 14.4 Biasing
    5. 14.5 The Transistor, Finally!
  21. 15 Voltage and Current Sources
    1. 15.1 Introduction
    2. 15.2 Independent DC Voltage Sources
    3. 15.3 Independent AC Voltage Sources
    4. 15.4 Dependent Voltage Sources
    5. 15.5 Independent Current Sources
    6. 15.6 Dependent Current Sources
  22. 16 Source Transformations
    1. 16.1 Introduction
    2. 16.2 The Technique
    3. 16.3 Example
    4. Solutions
  23. 17 Impedance and Phase
    1. 17.1 Introduction
    2. 17.2 This Is Just a Phase
    3. 17.3 Impedance
    4. 17.4 Capacitive Impedance
    5. 17.5 Inductive Impedance
    6. 17.6 Examples
    7. 17.7 The Importance of Impedances in Real Life
    8. Solutions
  24. 18 Power
    1. 18.1 Introduction
    2. 18.2 Electric Power and Work
    3. 18.3 Powers in Parallel
    4. 18.4 Powers in Series
    5. 18.5 “Alternating” Power
    6. 18.6 Real, Apparent, and Reactive Power
    7. Solutions
  25. 19 Kirchhoff’s Laws
    1. 19.1 Introduction
    2. 19.2 Kirchhoff's Laws
    3. 19.3 Examples
    4. Solutions
  26. 20 Nodal Analysis
    1. 20.1 Introduction
    2. 20.2 Examples
    3. Solutions
  27. 21 Thévenin’s Theorem
    1. 21.1 Introduction
    2. 21.2 The Theorem
    3. Solutions
  28. 22 Norton’s Theorem
    1. 22.1 Introduction
    2. 22.2 Norton’s Theorem
    3. Solutions
  29. 23 Superposition Theorem
    1. 23.1 Introduction
    2. 23.2 The Theorem
    3. 23.3 Methodology
    4. 23.4 Example
    5. Solutions
  30. 24 Millman’s Theorem
    1. 24.1 Introduction
    2. 24.2 Millman’s Theorem
    3. 24.3 Examples
    4. Solutions
  31. 25 RC Circuits
    1. 25.1 Introduction
    2. 25.2 Charging a Capacitor
    3. 25.3 RC Time Constant
    4. 25.4 Examples
    5. Solutions
  32. 26 RL Circuits
    1. 26.1 Introduction
    2. 26.2 Energizing
    3. 26.3 De‐energizing
    4. 26.4 Examples
    5. Solutions
  33. 27 RLC Circuits: Part 1
    1. 27.1 Introduction
    2. 27.2 A Basic RLC Series Circuit
    3. 27.3 Examples
    4. Solutions
  34. 28 RLC Circuits: Part 2
    1. 28.1 Introduction
    2. 28.2 The Circuit
    3. 28.3 Current Equations
    4. 28.4 Examples
    5. Solutions
  35. 29 Transistor Amplifiers
    1. 29.1 Introduction
    2. 29.2 Transistor as Amplifiers
    3. 29.3 The Water Storage Tank
    4. 29.4 Current Gain
    5. 29.5 Power Supply Rails
    6. 29.6 Amplifying
    7. 29.7 Quiescent Operating Point
    8. 29.8 Amplifier Classes
    9. Solutions
  36. 30 Operational Amplifiers
    1. 30.1 Introduction
    2. 30.2 Operational Amplifiers
    3. 30.3 How Op‐Amp Works
    4. 30.4 Op‐Amp Characteristics
    5. 30.5 Typical Configurations
  37. 31 Instrumentation and Bench
    1. 31.1 Introduction
    2. 31.2 Multimeter
    3. 31.3 Voltmeter
    4. 31.4 Ammeter
    5. 31.5 Ohmmeter
    6. 31.6 Oscilloscope
    7. 31.7 Breadboards
    8. 31.8 Wire Diameter
    9. 31.9 Power Supply
    10. 31.10 Soldering Station
    11. 31.11 Soldering Fume Extractors
    12. 31.12 Lead‐Free Solder
    13. 31.13 A Few Images of Real Products
  38. Appendix A: International System of Units (SI)International System of Units (SI)
  39. Appendix B: Color Code: ResistorsColor Code: Resistors
  40. Appendix C: Root Mean Square (RMS) ValueRoot Mean Square (RMS) Value
    1. C.1 Introduction
    2. C.2 RMS Value
  41. Appendix D: Complex NumbersComplex Numbers
    1. D.1 Real Numbers
    2. D.2 Complex Numbers
    3. D.3 Polar Numbers
    4. D.4 Trigonometric Numbers
  42. Appendix E: Table of IntegralsTable of Integrals
  43. Appendix F: AWG Versus Metric System: Wire Cross Sections AWG Versus Metric System: Wire Cross Sections
  44. Appendix G: Resistors: Commercial ValuesResistors: Commercial Values
  45. Appendix H: Capacitors: Commercial ValuesCapacitors: Commercial Values
  46. Appendix I: Inductors: Commercial ValuesInductors: Commercial Values
  47. Appendix J: Simulation ToolsSimulation Tools
  48. Appendix K: GlossaryGlossary
  49. Index
  50. End User License Agreement
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