Conventions
Used by this Book
1 Introduction
In this chapter, we will examine the several conventions used in this book.
2 Equations
In mathematics, several conventions are used to show the product or multiplications of two elements like
Every one of these conventions represents value A multiplied by value B.
In this book we will use all these forms, the one that makes more sense for the context being explained.
3 Electric Schematics
3.1 Connection
Every time a small black circuit is drawn in the intersection between two elements, it means that these elements are electrically connected.
Figure 0.1 Connected components.
In Figure 0.1, resistor R3 is electrically connected to resistor R2 in one side and to RE on the other.
3.2 Unspecified Value
If a component does not have its value specified in a schematic in this book, the following rules must be followed: every resistor is always expressed in Ohms, every capacitor in Farads, every inductor in Henries, and every power supply in Volts.
All resistors in Figure 0.1, for example, have their values in Ohms.
4 Mathematical Concepts
Unlike other works, this book provides the reader with the mathematical concepts necessary for understanding a given segment or the development of an equation.
In the following example, we see an equation followed by a mathematical concept. The equation following the concept is a result of the concept applied:
5 Examples and Exercises
This book contains several examples and exercises.
The examples are used to illustrate the theory and are resolved promptly. The exercises should be done by the readers. The endings of the chapters contain the answers to the exercises.