Hughes Electrical and Electronic Technology, 12th edition

Published by Pearson (April 15, 2016) © 2016
  • Edward Hughes
  • John Hiley
  • Keith Brown
  • Ian McKenzie-Smith

Title overview

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.

Table of contents

  • Section 1 Electrical Principles 1
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  • 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
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  • Section 2 Electronic Engineering
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  • 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
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  • Section 3 Power Engineering
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  • 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
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  • Section 4 Measurements, Sensing and Actuation
  • 41 Control Systems, Sensors and Actuators
  • 42 Electronic Measuring Instruments and Devices

Author bios

Dr John Hiley and Dr Keith Brown are both lecturers in the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering at Heriot-Watt University.

 

The late Edward Hughes was Vice Principal and Head of the Engineering Department, Brighton College of Technology. He was a fellow of Heriot-Watt University.

 

The late Ian McKenzie Smith was formerly Deputy Principal, Stow College, Glasgow.

 

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