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In this book John
Bird introduces electrical principles and
technology through examples rather than theory –
enabling students to develop a sound understanding
of the principles needed by technicians in fields
such as electrical engineering, electronics and
telecommunications.
No previous
background in engineering is assumed, making this an
ideal text for vocational courses at Level 2 and 3,
foundation degree and introductory courses for
undergraduates.
The book presents a
logical topic progression rather than following the
structure of a particular syllabus.
However, the coverage
of this new edition has been brought fully in line
with the electrical and electronics units of the
2007 BTEC National specification.
It is also designed
to cover the requirements of the BTEC First
specifications. BTEC National units: Fully
covered - Electrical and Electronic Principles
(Unit 5); Further Electrical Principles (Unit
67). Partly covered - Principles and Applications
of Electronic Devices and Circuits (Unit 35);
Electrical Applications (Unit 64);
Three-phase Systems (Unit 65); Aircraft
Electrical Machines (Unit 85);
Telecommunications Principles (Unit 90).
New material in this
third edition includes brand new chapters on
semiconductor diodes and transistors as well as
added sections on batteries, fuel cells and
alternative and renewable energies, relative and
absolute voltages, self and mutual inductance, and
virtual test and measuring instruments.
- Instructor's
manual with full solutions and suggested marking
scheme for all 7 revision tests in the book
- Solutions manual
with worked solutions for about 400 of the further
problems in the book
- Electronic files
for all illustrations in the book
Audience
Technicians, students, and others new to the fields
of electronics and electrical engineering.
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