Preface Acknowledgments Abbreviations 1. Systems Engineering 1.1. Introduction 1.2. Overview of Systems Engineering 1.3. The Systems Perspective 1.4. Documentation 1.5. Concept Development 1.6. Requirements 1.7. Design Development 1.8. Rapid Prototyping and Field Testing 1.9. Validation, Verification, and Integration 1.10. Maintenance and Life-Cycle Costs 1.11. Failure, Iteration, and Judgment 1.12. Summary 1.13. Recommended Reading 1.14. References 2. Architecting and Engineering Judgment 2.1. Good Engineering 2.2. Questions to Ask 2.3. Architecting 2.4. Design Concerns and Heuristics 2.5. Teamwork and Trust 2.6. A Common Problem: Real-Time Control 2.7. Case Studies 2.8. Summary 2.9. Recommended Reading 2.10. References 3. Documentation 3.1. Don't Skip This Chapter 3.2. Types of Documentation 3.3. Records, Accountability, and Liability 3.4. Audience 3.5. Preparation, Presentation, and Preservation 3.6. Methods 3.7. Visual Techniques 3.8. Layout 3.9. Writing Well 3.10. Summary 3.11. Recommended Reading 3.12. References 4. The Human Interface 4.1. Man-Machine Dialgoue and Industrial Design 4.2. User-Centered Design 4.3. Five Elements of Successful Design 4.4. Cognition 4.5. Ergonomics 4.6. Utility 4.7. Principles for Appropriate Operation 4.8. Image 4.9. Ownership 4.10. Practical Applications and System Implications 4.11. Some Sources of Errors 4.12. Interface Design Specifications 4.13. Case Studies 4.14. Summary 4.15. Recommended Reading 4.16. References 5. Packaging and Enclosures 5.1. Packaging's Influence and Its Factors 5.2. Design for Manufacture, Assembly and Disassembly 5.3. Wiring 5.4. Temperature 5.5. Vibration and Shock 5.6. Rugged Systems 5.7. Component Packaging 5.8. Other Mechanical Issues 5.9. Case Studies 5.10. Summary 5.11. Recommended Reading 5.12. References 6. Grounding and Shielding 6.1. Foundations of Circuit Operation 6.2. Outline for Grounding and Shielding Design 6.3. Safety 6.4. Noise 6.5. Priniples of Energy Coupling 6.6. Grounding 6.7. Filtering 6.8. Shielding 6.9. Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 6.10. General Rules for Design 6.11. Case Study 6.12. Summary 6.13. Recommended Reading 6.14. References 7. Circuit Design 7.1. From Symbols to Substance 7.2. Convert Requirements into Design 7.3. Reliability 7.4. Fault Tolerance 7.5. High-Speed Design 7.6. Low-Power Design 7.7. Noise and Error Budgets 7.8. Standard Data Buses and Networks 7.9. Reset and Power Failure Detection 7.10. Interface: Input 7.11. Interface: Output 7.12. Breadboards, Evaluation Boards, and Prototypes 7.13. Summary 7.14. Recommended Reading 7.15. References 8. Circuit Layout 8.1. Mundane but Necessary Circuit Boards 8.2. Circuit Boards 8.3. Component Placement 8.4. Routing Signal Traces 8.5. Ground, Returns, and Shields 8.6. Connectors and Cables 8.7. Design for Manufacture 8.8. Testing and Maintenance 8.9. Summary 8.10. Recommended Reading 8.11. References 9. Power 9.1. Sources and Requirements 9.2. Outline for Power Design 9.3. Buy versus Build 9.4. Power Conversion Choices 9.5. Definitions and Specifications 9.6. Power Distribution 9.7. Line Conditioning 9.8. Electromagnetic Distribution 9.9. Reliability 9.10. Batteries 9.11. Other Power Sources 9.12. Case Studies 9.13. Summary 9.14. Recommended Reading 9.15. References 10. Cooling 10.1. Heat Transfer 10.2. Approach to Thermal Management 10.3. Mechanisms for Cooling 10.4. Operating Range 10.5. Basic Thermal Calculations 10.6. Cooli
This text integrates engineering principles with real applications from a systems perspective, providing a framework for developing electronic instrumentation, from hand-held devices to consoles. It is aimed at senior undergraduates as well as practising engineers.
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Preface Acknowledgments Abbreviations 1. Systems Engineering 1.1. Introduction 1.2. Overview of Systems Engineering 1.3. The Systems Perspective 1.4. Documentation 1.5. Concept Development 1.6. Requirements 1.7. Design Development 1.8. Rapid Prototyping and Field Testing 1.9. Validation, Verification, and Integration 1.10. Maintenance and Life-Cycle Costs 1.11. Failure, Iteration, and Judgment 1.12. Summary 1.13. Recommended Reading 1.14. References 2. Architecting and Engineering Judgment 2.1. Good Engineering 2.2. Questions to Ask 2.3. Architecting 2.4. Design Concerns and Heuristics 2.5. Teamwork and Trust 2.6. A Common Problem: Real-Time Control 2.7. Case Studies 2.8. Summary 2.9. Recommended Reading 2.10. References 3. Documentation 3.1. Don't Skip This Chapter 3.2. Types of Documentation 3.3. Records, Accountability, and Liability 3.4. Audience 3.5. Preparation, Presentation, and Preservation 3.6. Methods 3.7. Visual Techniques 3.8. Layout 3.9. Writing Well 3.10. Summary 3.11. Recommended Reading 3.12. References 4. The Human Interface 4.1. Man-Machine Dialgoue and Industrial Design 4.2. User-Centered Design 4.3. Five Elements of Successful Design 4.4. Cognition 4.5. Ergonomics 4.6. Utility 4.7. Principles for Appropriate Operation 4.8. Image 4.9. Ownership 4.10. Practical Applications and System Implications 4.11. Some Sources of Errors 4.12. Interface Design Specifications 4.13. Case Studies 4.14. Summary 4.15. Recommended Reading 4.16. References 5. Packaging and Enclosures 5.1. Packaging's Influence and Its Factors 5.2. Design for Manufacture, Assembly and Disassembly 5.3. Wiring 5.4. Temperature 5.5. Vibration and Shock 5.6. Rugged Systems 5.7. Component Packaging 5.8. Other Mechanical Issues 5.9. Case Studies 5.10. Summary 5.11. Recommended Reading 5.12. References 6. Grounding and Shielding 6.1. Foundations of Circuit Operation 6.2. Outline for Grounding and Shielding Design 6.3. Safety 6.4. Noise 6.5. Priniples of Energy Coupling 6.6. Grounding 6.7. Filtering 6.8. Shielding 6.9. Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 6.10. General Rules for Design 6.11. Case Study 6.12. Summary 6.13. Recommended Reading 6.14. References 7. Circuit Design 7.1. From Symbols to Substance 7.2. Convert Requirements into Design 7.3. Reliability 7.4. Fault Tolerance 7.5. High-Speed Design 7.6. Low-Power Design 7.7. Noise and Error Budgets 7.8. Standard Data Buses and Networks 7.9. Reset and Power Failure Detection 7.10. Interface: Input 7.11. Interface: Output 7.12. Breadboards, Evaluation Boards, and Prototypes 7.13. Summary 7.14. Recommended Reading 7.15. References 8. Circuit Layout 8.1. Mundane but Necessary Circuit Boards 8.2. Circuit Boards 8.3. Component Placement 8.4. Routing Signal Traces 8.5. Ground, Returns, and Shields 8.6. Connectors and Cables 8.7. Design for Manufacture 8.8. Testing and Maintenance 8.9. Summary 8.10. Recommended Reading 8.11. References 9. Power 9.1. Sources and Requirements 9.2. Outline for Power Design 9.3. Buy versus Build 9.4. Power Conversion Choices 9.5. Definitions and Specifications 9.6. Power Distribution 9.7. Line Conditioning 9.8. Electromagnetic Distribution 9.9. Reliability 9.10. Batteries 9.11. Other Power Sources 9.12. Case Studies 9.13. Summary 9.14. Recommended Reading 9.15. References 10. Cooling 10.1. Heat Transfer 10.2. Approach to Thermal Management 10.3. Mechanisms for Cooling 10.4. Operating Range 10.5. Basic Thermal Calculations 10.6. Cooli
This text integrates engineering principles with real applications from a systems perspective, providing a framework for developing electronic instrumentation, from hand-held devices to consoles. It is aimed at senior undergraduates as well as practising engineers.
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Electronic Instrument Design provides a coherent and integrated presentation of the design process, connecting engineering principles to real applications from a systems perspective. Bridging theory and practice, this hands-on guide builds a framework for developing electronic instrumentation, from hand-held devices to consoles of equipment. It offers practical design solutions, describes the interactions, trade-offs, and priorities encountered, and uses specific details, situations, and numerous case studies as examples. The methods may be applied to single prototypes as well as to mass-produced devices. The applications are not technology-dependent, and will therefore not be outdated by the next generation of hardware or software. While the focus of the book is on projects often found in small- or medium-sized companies, many of the principles presented apply to larger projects as well. Electronic Instrument Design is an ideal text for design courses in electrical and industrial engineering, and also serves as a practical guide for engineers in diverse fields.
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This text integrates engineering principles with real applications from a systems perspective, providing a framework for developing electronic instrumentation, from hand-held devices to consoles. It offers practical design solutions, describes the interactions, trade-offs, and priorities encountered and then gives specific examples. Written as a principle text for a senior design class, it also serves as a reference handbook for practising engineers. While the focusis on projects often found in medium sized companies, many of the principles presented apply to larger companies as well.
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