Hughes Electrical and Electronic Technology, 12th edition

Published by Pearson (May 23, 2016) © 2016

  • Edward Hughes
  • John Hiley Heriot-Watt University
  • Keith Brown Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
  • Ian McKenzie-Smith Formerly Deputy Principal, Stow College, Glasgow
Products list
$77.35 NZD

Price Reduced From: $85.95 NZD

Instant access
Products list
$124.46 NZD

Price Reduced From: $165.95 NZD

Free delivery

This product is expected to ship within 10-12 business days for New Zealand customers

Title overview

A must-have text for all university and college engineering students

All engineers need to understand the fundamental principles of electrical and electronic technology. This best-selling text provides a clear and accessible introduction to the area, with balanced coverage of electrical, electronic and power engineering.

Now in its 12th edition, Electrical and Electronic Technology is a must-have text for all university and college engineering students requiring a comprehensive introduction to electrical and electronic engineering. It is also appropriate as a reference for practitioners and technicians working in this, or any other engineering discipline.

Table of contents

  • Section 1 Electrical Principles 1
  • 1 International System of Measurement
  • 2 Introduction to Electrical Systems
  • 3 Simple DC Circuits
  • 4 Network Theorems
  • 5 Capacitance and Capacitors
  • 6 Electromagnetism
  • 7 Simple Magnetic Circuits
  • 8 Inductance in a DC Circuit
  • 9 Alternating Voltage and Current
  • 10 Single-phase Series Circuits
  • 11 Single-phase Parallel Networks
  • 12 Complex Notation
  • 13 Power in AC Circuits
  • 14 Resonance in AC Circuits
  • 15 Network Theorems Applied to AC Networks
  • Section 2 Electronic Engineering
  • 16 Electronic Systems
  • 17 Passive Filters
  • 18 Amplifier Equivalent Networks
  • 19 Semiconductor Materials
  • 20 Rectifiers and Amplifier Circuits
  • 21 Interfacing Digital and Analogue Systems
  • 22 Digital Numbers
  • 23 Digital Systems
  • 24 Signals
  • 25 Data Transmission and Signals
  • 26 Communications
  • 27 Fibreoptics
  • Section 3 Power Engineering
  • 28 Multiphase Systems
  • 29 Transformers
  • 30 Introduction to Machine Theory
  • 31 AC Synchronous Machine Windings
  • 32 Characteristics of AC Synchronous Machines
  • 33 Induction Motors
  • 34 Electrical Energy Systems
  • 35 Power Systems
  • 36 Direct-current Machines
  • 37 Direct-current Motors
  • 38 Control System Motors
  • 39 Motor Selection and Efficiency
  • 40 Power Electronics
  • Section 4 Measurements, Sensing and Actuation
  • 41 Control Systems, Sensors and Actuators
  • 42 Electronic Measuring Instruments and Devices

Need help?Get in touch