83 Books That Every Component Engineer Should Read

Building a strong CE library is a little like building a great bench kit: you don’t need everything, but you do want a handful of trusted references you can reach for when something gets weird - when a failure mode doesn’t make sense, when an EMC issue refuses to behave, when a supplier datasheet is vague, or when you’re trying to sanity-check a design decision under time pressure.

This list is a curated set of books worth keeping close. Some are deep technical references you’ll use for years, some are practical “get-it-done” guides, and a few are the kind of classics that quietly level-up how you think about electronics, reliability, and product development. Wherever possible, I’ve included ISBNs so you can track down the exact edition, and I’ve kept the descriptions focused on what each book is genuinely useful for - so you can decide what belongs on your shelf now versus later.

Use it as a “build your library over time” guide: start with the sections that match the problems you run into most, then expand as your projects (and your curiosity) grow.

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Guide to the List:

The title for each book is put in “Bold” text. The coverage area is also in “Bold” to facilitate a fast identification of the area of interest. ISBN numbers are included to guarantee the book you purchase will be the one shown. Editions may have been introduced since the publication dates featured here. The short descriptions are to help determine the content of each publication to assist with your decision to add the book to your libraries. (Editions may have changed since the publication dates noted.)

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Maintaining Electronic Systems‍

Jerry C. Whitaker, Hard Cover, 470 Pages, CRC Press, ISBN 1991 0-8493-7411-1

‍RELIABILITY

During the past decade, electronic products have undergone immense changes. Most hardware contains tens or hundreds of integrated circuits, many of them surface-mounted devices. Those responsible for maintaining this equipment, however, are struggling to keep up with manufacturers of the gear. Technology has altered the way electronic products are designed and constructed. The service bench needs to change as well. Maintaining Electronic Systems examines the maintenance of electronic systems for critical-use applications and is directed toward technician-level engineering personnel involved in the installation and maintenance of electronic equipment for industry. The book examines electronic systems used today in a wide variety of applications and explains how to identify and correct hardware failures.

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Failure Analysis of Integrated Circuits Tools and Techniques

Lawrence C. Wagner, Hard Cover, 255 pages, Kluwer Academic Publishers, ISBN 0 -412-14561-8

‍RELIABILITY

This “must have” reference work for semiconductor professionals and researchers provides a basic understanding of how the most commonly used tools and techniques in silicon-based semiconductors are applied to understanding the root cause of electrical failures in integrated circuits.

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Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics

‍Stan Gibilisco, 5th Edition Paperback, 720 Pages, McGraw-Hill, ISBN 978-0071459334

‍GENERAL ELECTRONICS

Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics, Fifth Edition helps you grasp the fundamentals of electricity and electronics, including theory—without formal training. Concise content along with a conversational writing tone enhance the pedagogy. Beginners and intermediate students will benefit most, but engineers and technicians will find this work useful as well. Practical, real-world examples are included. The Fifth Edition features improved content, tables, and diagrams, plus fully revised chapter-ending quizzes, tests, and final exam. This unique book can serve as a classroom text, a refresher, and a general reference.

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EMC For Product Designers‍

4th Edition, Tim Williams, Paperback, 512 Pages Newnes, ISBN 978-0750681704, COMPLIANCE

The indispensable resource on EMC product design; now thoroughly expanded and updated to cover all the major and latest directives.

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Failure Modes and Mechanisms in Electronic Packages‍

Pratap Singh, Hard Cover, 370 Pages, Springer; 1st edition, ISBN 978-0412105913

‍RELIABILITY

With the proliferation of packaging technology, failure and reliability have become serious concerns. This invaluable reference details processes that enable detection, analysis and the prevention of failures. It provides a comprehensive account of the failures of device packages, discrete component connectors, PCB carriers, and PCB assemblies.

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Reliability and Failure of Electronic Materials and Devices‍

Milton Ohring, Hard Cover, 692 Pages, Academic Press, 1st edition, ISBN 978-0125249850

‍RELIABILITY

Suitable as a reference work for reliability professionals or as a text for advanced undergraduate or graduate students, this book introduces the reader to the widely dispersed reliability literature of microelectronic and electronic-optional devices. Reliability and Failure of Electronic Materials and Devices integrates a treatment of chip and packaging level failures within the context of the atomic mechanisms and models used to explain degradation, and the statistical handling of lifetime data. Electromigration, dielectric radiation damage and the mechanical failure of contacts and solder joints are among the failure mechanisms considered. An underlying thread of the book concerns product defects--their relation to yield and reliability, the role they play in failure, and the way they are experimentally exposed.

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The Master IC Cookbook‍

Delton T. Horn, Paperback, 549 Pages, Mcgraw-Hill, 3rd edition (March 18, 1997), ISBN 978-0070305656

‍GENERAL ELECTRONICS

This book is dated back to the era of the introduction of discrete logic chips. For beginning to mid-level electronics technicians and hobbyists, this easy-to-use, best-selling reference supplies a wealth of technical information on the most widely used integrated circuits. Respected author, Delton Horn focuses on the ICs themselves rather than the circuits they are used in, providing material on oscillators and signal generators, RF and video devices, voltage regulators, and digital/analog crossovers. The book is logically organized to help readers instantly find the information they need.

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Modern Component Families and Circuit Block Design

Nihal Kularatna, Paperback, 441 Pages, Newnes (March 2, 2000), 978-0750699921

‍GENERAL ELECTRONICS

Kularatna’s book describes component families and how to design circuit blocks using them. As this was published 25 years ago, this book is an excellent primer for those just getting into the Component Engineering disciplines or Embedded Design. While much of this information may be available elsewhere, in Modern Component Families and Circuit Block Design, it is integrated with additional design hints that are unique. The discussion covers most components necessary in an embedded design or a DSP-based real time system design. The chapter on semi-conductor sensors allows system designers to use the sensor ICs for real-world physical parameter sensing. The book covers the most low-power components and is written by an authority on power electronics. It includes extensive illustrations and references.

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Electronic Component Reliability: Fundamentals, Modelling, Evaluation, and Assurance

‍Finn Jensen, 355 Pages, Wiley (March 1996), ISBN 471952966

‍RELIABILITY

This book includes an introduction to some important reliability concepts and a review of terminology. The work is divided into three sections: modelling, evaluation and assurance. Using a unique approach, the author examines both reliability physics and reliability statistics to reveal how they can be employed in order to discover why components fail and how failures develop over time. The text introduces several important reliability concepts and then divides into three key areas--modelling, evaluation and assurance. Another older book, but excellent for understanding the fundamentals of reliability.

Reliability of Electronic Components: A Practical Guide to Electronic Systems Manufacturing

T.I. Bajenescu, Hardcover, 509 Pages, Springer; 1st edition, ISBN 9783540657224

‍RELIABILITY

To my thinking, this is the best book on reliability in my library. It targets component failures and mechanisms. A “Must-Have” for Component Engineers. The objective of this book is to better understand why components fail, addressing the needs of engineers who will apply reliability principles in design, manufacture, testing, and field service. It also contributes to new approaches and the development of electronic and telecommunications component reliability. As a reference source, it summarizes the knowledge on failure modes, degradation and mechanisms, including a survey of accelerated testing, achieving better reliability, total quality topics, screening tests and prediction methods. A detailed index, a glossary, acronym lists, reliability dictionaries and a rich specific bibliography round the benefit offered by the book. The technical level suites to senior and graduate students, as well as to experts and managers in industries.

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Handbook of Reliability Engineering and Management

‍W. Grant Ireson - Clyde F. Coombs, Jr. - Richard Y. Moss, Hardcover 816 Pages, McGraw-Hill, Professional; 2 edition, ISBN 70127506

‍RELIABILITY

Finally, a working tool that delivers expert guidance on all aspects of product reliability. W. Grant Ireson and Clyde F Coombs, Jr.’s Second Edition of Handbook of Reliability Engineering and Management gives you the specific engineering, management, and mathematics data you need to design and manufacture more reliable electronic and mechanical devices as well as complete systems. You’ll find proven industry practices for defining and achieving reliability goals--real how-to information, not theoretical generalities. You also get new methods for determining overall product reliability. . .the latest design techniques for extending a product’s life cycle. . .tested strategies for incorporating reliability into new product development.

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‍Electrical Principles for Technical Engineering‍

J.O. Bird, Paperback, 288 Pages, Butterworth-Heinemann, ISBN 750621966

‍GENERAL ELECTRONICS

The aim of this book is to introduce students to the basic electrical and electronic principles needed by technicians in fields such as electrical engineering, electronics and telecommunications. The emphasis is on the practical aspects of the subject, and the author has followed his usual successful formula, incorporating many worked examples and problems (answers supplied) into the learning process. Electrical Principles and Technology for Engineering is John Bird’s core text for Further Education courses at BTEC levels N11 and N111 and Advanced. It is also designed to provide a comprehensive introduction for students on a variety of City & Guilds courses, and any students or technicians requiring a sound grounding in Electrical Principles and Electrical Power Technology.

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‍Electronic Failure Analysis Handbook

‍Perry L. Martin, Hard Cover, 766 Pages, McGraw-Hill, ISBN 71626344

‍RELIABILITY‍

The definitive, all-in-one, cost-saving guide to electronic failure analysis--from the field’s top experts. Still digging for the latest developments and techniques in electronic failure analysis? The leading-edge methods for slashing product failure rates are all right here in this complete, comprehensive source. You’ll find top-to-bottom coverage of this rapidly developing field, encompassing breakthrough techniques and technologies for both components and systems reliability testing, performance evaluation, and liability avoidance. Absolutely essential to anyone concerned with electronic product development and testing, the Handbook gives you ready-to-use, insider information on state-of-the-art EFA techniques; the how’s and why’s of electronic failures; failure prediction; warranty cost control; liability-costs and other issues.‍

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‍Design for Reliability (Electronics Handbook Series)

Dana Crowe & Alec Feinberg, Hardcover, 256 Pages, CRC Press; 1 edition ISBN 084931111X

‍RELIABILITY

The Electronics marketplace demands product reliability. At the same time, it places ever-increasing demands on products that push the limits of their performance and their functional life, and it does so with the expectation of lower per-unit product costs. To meet these demands, product design now requires a focused, streamlined, concurrent engineering process that will produce a product at the lowest possible cost in the least amount of time. Design for Reliability provides a systematic approach to the design process that is sharply focused on reliability and firmly based on the physics of failure. It imparts an understanding of how, why, and when to use the wide variety of reliability engineering tools available and offers fundamental insight into the total design cycle. Applicable from the idea phase of the product development cycle through product obsolescence,‍

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Burn-In: An Engineering Approach to the Design and Analysis of Burn-In Procedures

‍Jensen- Petersen, Hardcover, 167 Pages, Wiley ISBN 9780471102151

‍RELIABILITY

This is undoubtably the most expensive book in my library. It is about 1/4” thick and may be as rare as it is expensive. It Introduces the benefits and techniques of performing burn-in on components, sub-assemblies, and complete systems. An engineering approach, this text emphasizes practical applications of reliability theory. Presents numerous real-life examples. Provides the fundamental information needed to design and analyze a meaningful and effective burn-in procedure. It is currently out-of-print so its vintage material now.‍

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Handbook of Electronic Formulas Symbols and Definitions (Electrical Engineering)

‍John R. Brand, Hardcover,] 403 Pages, Springer; 1 edition, ISBN 442209991

‍REFERENCE‍

This pocket-sized databank contains thousands of electronic formulas, symbols, and definitions related to modern passive and active analog circuit technology. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Calculating circuit parameters by looking at sub-circuit characteristics requires a component-by-component evaluation for parametric and performance. You might find an updated version of this book on a bookseller’s website.

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‍CE Marking Handbook (Test and Measurement World Series)

David Lohbeck, Hardcover, 154 Pages, Newnes, ISBN 9780750698191

‍COMPLIANCE

This book is essential reading for electronic consumer-product manufacturers doing business in the European marketplace. Compliance with directives and procedures can be a complex and confusing process, resulting in wasted money and effort. With the help of the CE Marking Handbook, engineers and managers can more easily identify which rules apply to them and pinpoint what they need to do to comply. Dave Lohbeck was formerly the Manager for Seminars and Training at TUV Rhineland, the largest German testing and certification agency. He has worked for many years as an engineer, including nine years in the field of European safety and EMC compliance. Be sure to check the latest TUV publications as compliance documentation is amended frequently.‍

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What Every Engineer Should Know about Corrosion

Philip A. Schweitzer, Hardcover, 124 Pages, CRC Press; 1 edition, ISBN 824777557

‍RELIABILITY

The problem of corrosion prevention is best solved prior to and during the Design stage. In order to make basic design decisions, it is necessary to understand the mechanism of corrosion. Corrosion is not always related to the operating environment. I found corrosion is also a byproduct of dissimilar metals in contact with each other. This book will help you with long-term reliability issues and solder connection integrity. ‍

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What Every Engineer Should Know about Manufacturing Cost Estimating

Eric M. Malstrom, Hardcover 180 Pages, CRC Press; 1 edition ISBN 082471511X

The purpose of this book is to document techniques for the generation of grass roots cost estimates, cost reviews, and cost forecast. This material background for industrial engineers, manufacturing engineers, design engineers, production planners, shop schedulers, and manufacturing managers.‍

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What Every Engineer Should Know about Material and Component Failure, Failure Analysis and Litigation

‍Lawrence E. Murr [Hardcover] 160 Pages Marcel Dekker; 1 edition (December 8, 1986) 824777328

RELIABILITY

Materials Engineering is a broad field involving not only the design and fabrication of materials, but also their efficient application in structural designs, product fabrication, and related industrial technologies. A crucial feature in materials fabrication involves an understanding of elemental chemistry and crystal structures, while applications normally hinge upon the relationship of those structures to properties and behavior of materials.

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What Every Engineer Should Know about Material and Component Failure, Failure Analysis and Litigation

‍Lawrence E. Murr, Hardcover, 160 Pages, Marcel Dekker; 1 edition, ISBN 824777328

‍MATERIALS

Materials Engineering is a broad field involving not only the design and fabrication of materials, but also their efficient application in structural designs, product fabrication, and related industrial technologies. A crucial feature in materials fabrication involves an understanding of elemental chemistry and crystal structures, while applications normally hinge upon the relationship of those structures to properties and behavior of materials.

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What Every Engineer Should Know about Threaded Fasteners

Alexander Blake, Hardcover, 216 Pages, CRC Press; 1 edition, ISBN 824775546

‍HARDWARE

This publication presents a considerable body of materials knowledge distilled from the leading industrial institution practical experience. The book is obviously written by an expert having a wealth of knowledge in the field of threaded fasteners, and it would be well worth the effort to become familiar with it. Mechanical Engineering has to concern itself with material behaviors, but the Component Engineer needs to be involved in order to look at fit issues as hardware like washers come in different sizes and configurations and cannot be allowed to interfere with component placement or clearance requirements. the fastener may require other than a conductive material and so must pass the CE’s scrutiny for suitability in any application where circuit performance is at risk. The book also covers “Applied Mechanics Reviews.”

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‍Simplified Design of Switching Power Supplies (EDN Series for Design Engineers)

‍John D. Lenk, Hardcover, 225 Pages, Newnes, ISBN 750698217

‍CIRCUITS

It could be argued that the Component Engineer doesn’t need to include this book in his or her library because it is intended for design engineers. I bought this book because I had to qualify the power supplies for reliability via stress analysis. This means I used 4-Corner testing techniques. The Design Engineer will specify the various metrics needed for operational and environmental purposes, but power supplies are notorious points of failures in electronic systems. Derating at the system level requires a System Engineer’s evaluation of total overall power demands and often the Component Engineer must guide the Design Engineer towards a design with power supply derating numbers in mind. Simplified Design of Switching Power Supplies is an all-inclusive, one-stop guide to switching power-supply design. Step-by-step instructions and diagrams render this book essential for the student and the experimenter, as well as the design professional. Simplified Design of Switching Power Supplies concentrates on the use of IC regulators. All popular forms of switching supplies, including DC-DC converters, inverters, buck, boost, buck-boost, pulse frequency modulation, pulse width modulation, current-mode control and pulse skipping, are described in detail. The design examples may be put to immediate use or may be modified to meet a specific design goal. As an instructional text for those unfamiliar with switching supplies, or as a reference for those in need of a refresher, this unique book is essential for those involved in switching power-supply design and test.

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Electronic Materials and Processes Handbook

Charles A. Harper - Ronald M. Sampson, Hardcover 816 Pages, McGraw-Hill, Professional Publishing; ISBN 70542996

‍MATERIALS

Today, the successful design and manufacture of electronic devices require expertise in both material science and manufacturing processes. This unrivaled reference provides electronics engineers and materials scientists with the information they need on the materials and processes currently used to fabricate, interconnect, and package electronic components and systems. Featuring more than 70 percent new or revised material, the second edition of this extremely popular ready reference contains up-to-the-minute information on plastics, elastomers and laminates; printed writing boards; ceramics and glasses; semiconductors; ferrous and nonferrous metals; wire and cable; metal joining of electronic circuits; thick and thin films; electrodeposition materials and processes; lithography and photofabrication; and materials and processes for advanced packaging.

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Electronic Packaging and Interconnection Handbook

Charles A. Harper, Hardcover, 516 Pages, McGraw-Hill Professional; 4 edition, ISBN 9780071430487

‍PACKAGING

This is the most comprehensive reference in electronic packaging - From materials and technologies to increasingly prevalent lead-free manufacturing practices, “Electronic Packaging and Interconnection Handbook” offers a unique source of key reference data, practical guidance, and circuit and package design basics. Through three best-selling editions, this classic reference has served those involved in the design, manufacture, testing, and use of all types of electronic packaging, becoming the most widely used reference in the industry. This thoroughly revised and expanded Fourth Edition adds new information on key MEMs; optoelectronic, single-chip, and high-speed technologies; and updates important chapters on ball grid array and flip chip technologies. Of interest to mechanical and electrical engineers, chemists, physicists, and materials scientists in all areas of the electronic packaging industry,

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Sourcebook for Electronics Calculations, Formulas, & Tables‍

Newton C. Braga, 436 Pages, Prompt, ISBN 0790611937

‍REFERENCE

For the student, teacher, or experienced technician, this is your one-stop guide for formulas and calculations on nearly any electronics subject, including explanations of use, derivations, and practical application examples. Topics include cable resistance, electrolysis, basic capacitor formulas, and many more.

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Electronics Manufacturing Processes

Thomas L. Landers, 564 Pages, Prentice Hall; ISBN 0131764705

‍MANUFACTURING

This volume provides a comprehensive introduction to electronic technology, products, and manufacturing processes. Reviews principles of production and electronics fundamentals (electronic components, interconnections, printed wiring boards, soldering and solderability); explains automatic assembly (automation, leaded component insertion, and surface-mount device placement); discusses life-cycle engineering (design for assembly, quality and reliability, testability, and environmental stress screening); and explores manufacturing systems (facilities and materials handling, production and inventory control, production economics). For electrical or industrial engineers interested in electronics manufacturing.

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Active Electronic Component Handbook

Charles A. Harper & Harold C. Jones, 672 Pages, McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing; ISBN 0070266921

‍COMPONENTS

This is one of my favorites on components. Components Active components are the most fundamental building blocks of electronic systems. Memory devices, gate and logic arrays, microprocessors, ASICs, integrated circuits, semiconductors all are used by electronic designers in creating their complex systems from the bottom up. This is a bestselling handbook, originally published in 1977, which provides data, information, and design guidelines for all those who design, manufacture, and use these components in all types of electronic systems. This book stands the test of time and technology. Being updated since 1977.

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Active Filter Cookbook, Second Edition

Don Lancaster,240 Pages, Newnes; 2 edition ISBN 075062986X

‍CIRCUITS

This Don Lancaster classic is by far the best-selling active filter book of all time. It gives you everything you need to know to build active lowpass, bandpass, and highpass filters. An active filter needs no inductors. Instead, op amps, resistors, and capacitors are used for better results. Advantages include lower cost, easy tuning, simple design, and modularity. Lancaster’s Active Filter Cookbook includes practical elements such as working circuits, ready-to-use design tables, tuning, and real-world applications, making it easy to use and apply. You’ll find both instant design and the mathematics behind coverage. Microcomputer pioneer Don Lancaster is the author of 34 books, 2 videos and countless articles and columns in technical magazines. He also heads Synergetics, an Arizona-based design and consulting firm.

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Basic Electronics Theory with Projects and Experiments

Delton T. Horn, 692 Pages, McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics; 4th edition, ISBN 9780830642007

‍GENERAL ELECTRONICS

A complete self-paced course and quick reference for hobbyists, students, and beginning-level technicians. Chapter-ending tests help readers gauge their progress. New editions include information on computerized test equipment, laser diodes, VMOS transistors, logic family interfacing, new computer microprocessors, and Digital Audio. Every Component Engineer should know some circuit theory. This is a good starting point.

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Test Procedures for Basic Electronics

Paperback, Irving M. Gottlieb, 356 Pages, Delmar Publishers, ISBN 0790610639

‍TESTING

This work is designed to train the novice and to inform the professional technician about testing equipment, its uses, and the appropriate translation of readings into practical repair information. To this end, each chapter contains experiments and a question-and-answer section to help give a practical feel to circuit parameters. The book details numerous test and measurement procedures with emphasis on the use of commonly available instruments. Through the use of diagrams, illustrations, and the application of basic principles, it details the “what” and “whys” of the measuring and testing of electronic and electrical quantities. As a Component Engineer, I had to move beyond the DMM and was often engaged with equipment including oscilloscopes, LCRs, Frequency Counters, Generators, BER Testers, Noise Figure Meters, VNAs, and Spectrum Analyzers. To completely qualify a component, extra equipment is needed to see how the component performs under test. I urge the learning of as much test equipment as possible. Every bit of extra equipment you use the more likely the component you select will be the right one for the company to use.

‍Passive Components: A User’s Guide (EDN Series for Design Engineers)

Paperback, R Sinclair, 237 Pages, Butterworth-Heinemann; 2nd edition, ISBN 0750602295

‍COMPONENTS

Components Fundamentals; fixed resistors; variable resistors, potentiometers and diodes; capacitors; inductors and inductive components; inductive devices; transducing components; hardware.

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New Product Development: An introduction to a multi-functional process

Paperback, Tim Jones, 134 Pages, Butterworth-Heinemann ISBN 0750624272

‍PROCESSES

New Product Development presents a unique cross-discipline approach to new product development and goes further than most ‘product design’ books by drawing together the various strands that make up ‘total design’ now the accepted way to develop new products. The successful development of new products has become a complex process involving contributions from a range of different disciplines. Rarely is one individual responsible for the inception, creation and realization of a new product, for today the inherent complexity of products, markets and the processes through which they are developed dictates that a number of functions, each with their own roles, work together to create the product. This book presents a cross-discipline discussion of new product development, its organization, its management, the key stages and key functions involved. Assembling a product or project team will require a strong knowledge of the processes and stages of product development. This book does a nice job of encapsulating those requirements.

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‍The Component Identifier & Source Book: The Ultimate Cross Reference for the Electronics Industry‍

Paperback Victor Meeldijk, 353 Pages, Prompter Publications, ISBN 0790610884

REFERENCE

Because interface designs are often reverse engineered using component data or block diagrams that list only part numbers, technicians are often forced to search for replacement parts armed only with manufacturer logos and part numbers. This book was written to assist technicians and system designers identify components from prefixes and logos, as well as find sources for various types of microcircuits and other components. I used this resource many times when examining PCB circuit components when I did not recognize the logos or part number structures. I kept this readily in reach because I used it so often.

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Wire, Cable, and Fiber Optics for Video & Audio Engineers

Paperback, Stephen H. Lampen, 282 Pages, McGraw-Hill Companies; 3 edition, ISBN 0070381348

‍INDUSTRY SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY

The nuts and bolts of A/V interconnection from a practical standpoint: that’s the focus of this important reference. It expands and updates the bestselling (and now discontinued) publication on the subject from the Society of Broadcast Engineers. As a unique one-stop guide to an increasing complicated environment, it will be of immediate use to telecommunications engineers and technicians working in a rapidly growing field. Includes extensive and invaluable data charts on available wire, cable, and fiber. This became a reference book for me as I wanted to understand more of the esoteric terminology used in the communications and entertainment industry.

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Practical Electronics Handbook‍

Paperback, Ian Sinclair, 480 Pages, Newnes; 6 edition, ISBN 9780750680714

‍GENERAL ELECTRONICS

Ian Sinclair’s Practical Electronics Handbook combines a wealth of useful day-to-day electronics information, concise explanations and practical guidance in this essential companion to anyone involved in electronics design and construction. The compact collection of key data, fundamental principles and circuit design basics provides an ideal reference for a wide range of students, enthusiasts, technicians and practitioners of electronics who have progressed beyond the basics.
The sixth edition is updated throughout with new material on microcontrollers and computer assistance, and a new chapter on digital signal processing. This could also be a reference for historical development in circuit design.

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Electronics Equations Handbook (Electronics Engineers’ Handbook) [Illustrated]

‍Paperback, Stephen J. Erst, 245 Pages, McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics; 1 edition ISBN 0830632417

‍REFERENCE

Component level formulas. Resistance, Inductors, and Capacitors, Networks, Transmission Lines, Filters, Baluns Directional Couplers, and Dividers. Magnetic Circuits - Digital Concepts - Transistors - Diodes - Amplifiers - Noise - Antennas - Radio Frequencies - Modulation - Phase-Lock-Loops. Generally, a comprehensive tool for circuit analysis.

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McGraw-Hill Electronics Dictionary‍

Hardcover, John Markus - Neil Sclater, 596 Pages, Mcgraw-Hill (Tx); 5th edition, ISBN 0070404348

‍REFERENCE

Now, after nearly twenty years, the eagerly awaited fifth edition of this one-of-a-kind reference is finally available. During this time, the field of electronics has undergone such dramatic progress that entire areas of study now covered did not even exist when the fourth edition was published. More than 4,000 entries and 100 illustrations are added and many outdated definitions are revised or deleted. Currently the only dictionary focuses on the words and phrases specific to the field of electronics-plus such related fields as engineering, the physical sciences, materials science, and computer science-this best-selling dictionary remains the premier source for information in all areas of electronics. Unfortunately, you will have to purchase a used version as it is not available as a new publication. The last printing was 25 years ago, so you may want to look for an entirely new dictionary. I would give you mine, but my dog chewed the corners of the cover off. Bad dog!

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Concurrent Engineering Fundamentals: Integrated Product and Process Organization, Volume I

Biren Prasad, 502 Pages, Prentice Hall; ISBN 9780131474635

‍ENGINEERING PROCESSES

The concurrent engineering (CE) approach to product design and development has two major steps: establishing the product realization process, or taxonomy, and applying this methodology to design and develop the total product system. This first volume of the two-volume set articulates CE philosophy by illustrating the differences between the best methodologies and what is currently being practiced. Examines the Japanese transformation from rigid, culture-driven companies to world leaders in quality; offers an understanding of the eight primary components of concurrency and simultaneity; describes modeling the concurrent engineering environment and its five essential components; covers the development of a cooperative work-group environment spanned by four concurrent teams. This was an essential tool for helping to create the New Product Introduction process that involves all impacted departments during product development and release.

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Concurrent Engineering Fundamentals, Volume II: Integrated Product Development

‍Brien Prasad, 528 Pages, Prentice Hall; 1 edition, ISBN 0133969460,

‍ENGINEERING PROCESSES

A thorough, original guide to using Concurrent Engineering principles to develop products that meet customer needs -- and to do so as quickly and efficiently as possible. This book shows how CE encompasses manufacturing competitiveness, life-cycle management, process reengineering, cooperative workgroups, systems engineering, information modeling, and product, process and organization integration. This book also identifies, for the first time, 25 fundamental CE metrics and measures. These are categorized into four groups: simulations and analysis, product feasibility and quality assessment, design for X-ability assessment, and process quality assessment. Be sure to purchase the Volume 1 as well.

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What Every Engineer Should Know about Reliability and Risk Analysis‍

Hardcover, M. Modarres, 351 Pages, CRC Press; 1 edition ISBN 082478958X

‍RELIABILITY

Examining reliability, availability, and risk analysis and reviewing in probability and statistics essential to understanding reliability methods, this outstanding volume describes day-to-day techniques used by practicing engineers, discussing important reliability aspects of both components and complex systems.

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More Hot Air (Heat Transfer and Electronic Packaging‍

Paperback, Tony Kordyban 291 Pages, ASME Press (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) ISBN 079180223X

‍RELIABILITY

Everything You Know About Cooling Electronics Is Wrong. This new book continues in the same humorous and easy-to-read style of the earlier book, with all-new, original case studies in the field of electronics cooling. Each case study is designed to teach a basic concept of heat transfer, as applied to keeping electronics from overheating. The job of cooling electronics continues to get tougher. Many people not trained in the basics of heat transfer have been roped into doing this job out of necessity. For those who lack any formal training in heat transfer, the case studies explode many of the myths about cooling electronics and replace these flawed practices with sound engineering, based on actual heat transfer theory. I was one of those who did not understand cooling or airflow management. This book helped me select the right fans for the cooling requirements. Heatsinks won’t be that efficient unless you have an airflow to help evacuate the heat away from the hot spots.

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Accelerated Reliability Engineering: HALT and HASS‍

Hardcover Gregg K. Hobbs, 228 Pages, John Wiley & Sons; 1st edition ISBN 047197966X

‍RELIABILITY

Using Accelerated reliability engineering is becoming a popular industry alternative to on-going product quality testing. Highly Accelerated Life Tests (HALT) and Highly Accelerated Stress Screens (HASS) are intensive methods which use stresses higher than the field environments to expose and then improve design and process weaknesses. HALT and HASS offer faster, cheaper and more accurate results than traditional reliability testing techniques. This book provides comprehensive coverage of the methods and philosophy behind this successful approach. As a Component Engineer in a start-up company, you may not have all the equipment you need on site. However, you can build benchtop temperature environmental equipment at a very low cost. As heat is the number one threat for component lifespan, learn how to calculate and simulate accelerated stresses to help qualify your products to meet customer MTBF requirements.

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Switching Systems and Applications (Focal Telecommunications Pocket Book Series)‍

Paperback, Fraidoon Mazda, 290 Pages, Focal Press, ISBN 0240514564

‍INDUSTRY SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY

This book looks at principles of switching and describes the construction and application of public and private switching systems. The invention of the first electronic switch by Strowger forms a landmark in the history of telecommunications and since then switching has become the hub of any telecommunications system. This book covers the differences between the legacy public switches and PABXs, describes the construction of a representative sample and introduces applications most frequently associated with a switch, such as Centrex and call management. Now I’m just dating myself.

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Electronics Explained: The New Systems Approach to Learning Electronics‍

Paperback, Louis E. Frenzel, Jr., 329 Pages Newnes; ISBN 9781856177009

‍GENERAL ELECTRONICS

Don’t spend time reading about theory, components and old ham radios - that’s history! Industry veteran, Louis Frenzel, gives you the real scoop on electronic product fundamentals as they are today. Rather than tearing electronics apart and looking at every little piece, the author takes a systems-level view. For example, you will not learn how to make a circuit but how a signal flows from one integrated circuit (IC) to the next and so on to the ultimate goal. This practical application-driven viewpoint and breadth of coverage is unprecedented. This book touches upon TV, audio, satellite, radio, wireless communication, and networking. All of this content is brought to life through hands-on projects that you will enjoy whether you are a hobbyist, student, or engineer. Good for understanding the basics.‍

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Noise Reduction Techniques in Electronic Systems, 2nd Edition

‍Hardcover, Henry W. Ott, 426 Pages, Wiley-Interscience; 2 edition ISBN 0471850683

‍COMPLIANCE

This updated and expanded version of the very successful first edition offers new chapters on controlling the emission from electronic systems, especially digital systems, and on low-cost techniques for providing electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) for consumer products sold in a competitive market. There is also a new chapter on the susceptibility of electronic systems to electrostatic discharge. There is more material on FCC regulations, digital circuit noise and layout, and digital circuit radiation. Virtually all the material in the first edition has been retained. Contains a new appendix on FCC EMC test procedures. A Component Engineer may be the person responsible for FCC licensing and consequently should have working knowledge about shepherding a product through EMI/RFI compliance testing labs.

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Handbook of Electronic Manufacturing Engineering

Hardcover, Nernard Matisoff, 681 Pages, Springer; 3rd edition ISBN 0412086115

‍PROCESSES

This single source reference offers a pragmatic and accessible approach to the basic methods and procedures used in the manufacturing and design of modern electronic products. Providing a strategic yet simplified layout, this handbook is set up with an eye toward maximizing productivity in each phase of the electronics manufacturing process. Not only does this handbook inform the reader on vital issues concerning electronics manufacturing and design, it also provides practical insight and will be of essential use to manufacturing and process engineers in electronics and aerospace manufacturing. In addition, electronics packaging engineers and electronics manufacturing managers and supervisors will gain a wealth of knowledge.

‍Handbook of Manufacturing Engineering

Hardcover, Jack M Walker, 1136 Pages, CRC Press; 1st edition, ISBN 0824789628

‍PROCESSES

This massive guide provides comprehensive, single-source coverage on the full range of activities that meet in the manufacturing engineering process, including management, product and process design, tooling, equipment selection, facility planning and layout, plant construction, materials handling and storage, method analysis, time standards, and production control.

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Electronic Connector Handbook: Technology and Applications

Hardcover, Robert S. Mroczkowski, 480 Pages, McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition ISBN 0070414017

‍COMPONENTS

First-Ever Electronic Connector Bible If you’re looking for a better way to connect electronic components so they’re both manufacturable and maintainable, reach for Electronic Connector Handbook. In this Handbook, experts help you choose wisely from among today’s bewildering array of permanent (including soldered and mechanical) and separable connectors for consumer, computer, communications and other devices and systems. The perfect tool for maximizing the price/performance of power and signal applications alike, it lets you: Develop an instant background in contact interfaces, finishes, materials, designs and housings Master all 6 levels of connector types - including those for board-to-board, wire-to-board. Probably the fastest development and the newest, most frequent product introductions are evident in the manufacturing and sales of connectors. No book will be able to keep up with this thriving industry’s rate of product innovations. This book will provide a solid foundation for anyone who wants to understand the requirements of design for high-quality, reliable connectors.

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Hot Air Rises and Heat Sinks: Everything You Know About Cooling Electronics Is Wrong

Paperback, Tony Kordtban, 223 Pages, ASME Press (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) ISBN 0791800741 COOLING

This popular book is a collection of myths, mistakes, and lessons learned from practicing engineers involved in the field of electronic equipment cooling. Through entertaining anecdotes and stories based on his experience at Tellabs Operations, Inc. Tony Kordyban covers basic dimensions of heat transfer concepts--mostly from real problems which were incorrectly solved at least once before a correct technique was applied. The book’s 31 chapters, each on an important and relevant topic, contain simple line drawings to help illustrate the basic concepts, while the text provides accurate and complete technical explanations. The book’s case study approach makes it an extremely useful and handy reference.

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Tab Encyclopedia of Electronics for Technicians and Hobbyists

Hardcover, Stan Gibilisco, 964 Pages, McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics; 1 edition ISBN 0070241902

‍GENERAL ELECTRONICS

Information-packed volume covering virtually every aspect of hobby and consumer electronics in language that is exceptionally clear, offering just the right amount of detail while featuring an abundance of illustrations and real-world examples. Articles are arranged alphabetically by topic, with extensive cross-references and a comprehensive index. The easiest-to-use and most complete popular electronics reference ever compiled.

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Electronic Test Instruments: Analog and Digital Measurements (2nd Edition)

‍Paperback, Robert A. Witte, 400 Pages, Prentice Hall; 2 edition ISBN 0130668303

‍TESTING

This book offers a thorough, unified, survey of basic electronic instrumentation, digital and analog. Start with basic measurement theory, then master all mainstream forms of electronic test equipment through real-world application examples. This new edition is now fully updated for the latest technologies, with extensive new coverage of digital oscilloscopes, power supplies, and more. For advanced test equipment, the manufacturer has the best training documentation specific to the equipment piece you are learning. This is just a primer level treatment.

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The Basics of FMEA‍

Paperback, Robin E. Mcdermott and others, 75 Pages, Productivity Press; 1 edition, ISBN 0527763209

‍RELIABILITY

If you are a Component Engineer, you need to understand Failure Modes of components. Wizerr, Inc’s articles on Component Engineering, include specific component-type failure modes. FMEAs can actually help prevent failures, defects, and errors, because FMEAs identify special causes of variation before they occur. This is why the automotive industry’s QS-9000 standard requires their use. But FMEAs are a valuable tool for any industry in which defect prevention is important.
The Basics of FMEA: Explains failure mode and effect analysis simply and concisely. Discusses when to use FMEAs (e.g., during design, manufacturing, etc.). Shows how to perform FMEAs step-by-step. (Very Valuable)
The book also discusses the QS-9000 requirement and is an ideal hands-on team resource, training supplement, and reference.

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Electronic Circuits Student Handbook‍

Paperback Michael Tooley, 213 Pages, Butterworth-Heinemann, ISBN 0750621184

‍GENERAL ELECTRONICS

This student handbook has been designed to help any student understand how electronic circuits work. It provides the underpinning knowledge necessary to appreciate the operation of a wide range of basic electronic circuits including amplifiers, logic gates, power supplies, timers and pulse generators. The coverage is ideal for students following formal courses such as GNVQ and is equally well suited to those who may be returning to guided study or studying independently. Little previous knowledge is assumed except GCSE math proficiency.

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Electronic Components: Selection and Application Guidelines‍

Paperback, Victor Meeldijk, 864 Pages, Wiley-Interscience, ISBN  0471189723

‍COMPONENTS

The definitive one-stop guide to selecting and using all types of electronic components, including. Resistors, Capacitors, Chokes, Inductors, and Transformers Delay Lines, Connectors, and Interconnection Devices Switches, Relays, and Contactors Wire and Cable Discrete Semiconductors Integrated Circuits. Electronic Components is the essential sourcebook for electronics engineers and technicians, sales staff, marketing personnel, and other electronics professionals. It incorporates a vast amount of current information and data from thousands of catalogs, reference books, textbooks, newsletters, trade papers, and journals. The information is organized logically and cross-referenced to provide easy access to crucial component specifications and instructions. Clear, direct presentations.

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Thermal Measurements in Electronics Cooling‍

Hardcover, Kaveh Azar, 478 Pages, CRC Press; 1 edition, ISBN 0849332796

‍RELIABILITY

Filled with careful explanations, step-by-step instructions, and useful examples, this handbook focuses on real-world considerations and applications of thermal measurement methods in electronics cooling. Fifteen experts in thermal engineering combine their expertise to create a complete guide to this complex topic. This practical reference covers all aspects of thermal characterization in electronics cooling and thermal management. The first part of the book introduces the concept of cooling electronics and its associated thermal phenomenon and explains why experimental investigation is required. Subsequent chapters explain methods of measuring different parameters and introduce relevant examples.

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Halt, Hass, and Hasa Explained: Accelerated Reliability Techniques‍

Hardcover, Harry W. McLean, 152 Pages, ASQ Quality Press, ISBN 9780873894890

‍RELIABILITY

Manufacturers have been struggling for years with the necessity to produce high quality products that do not fail once they have been delivered to the customer. Auditing for stated reliability expectations can create a good product – but exceeding these standards will create a superior product. HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Test), HASS (Highly Accelerated Stress Screen), and HASA (Highly Accelerated Stress Audit) are intensive methods used by the world’s top manufacturers to expose products to extreme environmental conditions, improve design and process weaknesses, and improve product quality – all before the product is introduced to the market.

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‍Inductor Handbook‍

Paperback, Cletus J. Kaiser, 161 Pages, Cj Pub; 1st edition, ISBN 0962852546

‍COMPONENTS

A handy all-in-one reference on the subject of inductors...loads of practical circuit-application information. There's a wealth of useful technical information to be found.

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‍The Resistor Handbook‍

Paperback, Cletus J. Kaiser, 112 Pages, CJ Publishing; 2 edition, ISBN 0962852554

‍COMPONENTS

This book provides practical guidance and application information when using resistors in electronic and electrical circuit design. This easy-to-use book covers the following resistor types: Composition, Film, Foil, Wirewound, Non-wirewound, Shunts, Current Shunts, Current Sensors, NTC Thermistors, and PTC Thermistors. This book also has a very comprehensive Glossary and Index. The Selection Guidelines and the Symbols and Equations sections have the answers to all of your daily application questions. This book is one in a series of component handbooks.

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Capacitor Handbook‍

Paperback, Cletus J. Kaiser, 132 Pages, CJ Publishing; 2 edition, ISBN 0962852538

‍COMPONENTS

A useful addition to the bookshelf of any engineer, technician, or hobbyist, extensive description of the electrical characteristics and applications of this fundamental electronic device, and loads of practical circuit-application information.

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The Diode Handbook‍

Paperback Cletus J. Kaiser, 140 Pages, CJ Publishing; 2 edition, ISBN 0962852562

‍COMPONENTS

Written for the engineer and technician in the electronics and electrical industries; ...contains practical theory and circuit-level applications.

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The Transistor Handbook

Paperback, Cletus J. Kaiser, 130 Pages, CJ Publishing; 1 edition, ISBN 0962852570,

‍COMPONENTS

Written for the engineer and technician and contains practical electronics theory.

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Electronics Toolkit

Paperback, Geoff Phillips, Newnes; 2 edition, 177 Pages, ISBN 0750637900

‍CIRCUITRY

The author has used his thirty years of experience in industry to draw together the basic information that is constantly in demand. Facts, formulae, data and charts are presented to help the engineer when designing, developing, evaluating, fault finding and repairing electronic circuits. The result is this handy workmate volume: a memory aid, tutor and reference source which is recommended to all electronics engineers, students and technicians and is best kept within reach at all times. Have you ever wished for a concise and comprehensive guide to electronics concepts and rules of thumb? Have you ever been unable to source a component, or choose between two alternatives for a particular application? How much time do you spend searching for basic facts or manufacturer's specifications?

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Accelerated Testing: Statistical Models, Test Plans, and Data Analysis (Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics)

Hardcover W Nelson, 602 Pages, Wiley-Interscience, ISBN 0471522775

‍RELIABILITY

In recent years, a useful methodology has been developed in accelerated testing--this book makes it available to practitioners. Many products last so long that life testing design conditions is impractical. However, these products can be life-tested at high-stress conditions to yield failures quickly. Such testing saves much time and money--and analyses of data from an accelerated test yield needed information on product life at design (low stress) conditions. Presents practical, modern, statistical methods for accelerated testing including test models, analyses of data and plans for testing. Each topic is self-contained for easy reference. Coverage is broad and detailed enough to serve as a text or reference. Contains many real test examples along with data analyses.

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PBS Beginners Guide to Reading Schematics

Paperback Robert J. Traister and Anna L. Lisk, 129 Pages, McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics; 2 edition, ISBN 0830676325

‍DOCUMENTS

This book aims to give the novice experimenter a basic working knowledge of schematics and other electrical diagrams, describing how they are used in practical circuit analysis, troubleshooting and repair. Readers learn to decipher modern schematic symbols, interconnections and component designations and how these elements are combined to produce progressively more complex circuits.

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Electronic Components: A Complete Reference for Project Builders

Hardcover, Delton T. Horn, 315 Pages, TAB Books Inc; 1st edition, ISBN 0830633359

‍COMPONENTS

This book is intended as a ready reference to all kinds of electronic components used by hobbyists and students. The book is very logically arranged and the reader will find it to be an excellent tutorial on how components work and what their specifications are. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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‍How to Test Almost Everything Electronic‍

Paperback, Delton T. Horn, 326 Pages, McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics; 1 edition, ISBN 9780830641277

‍TESTING

Staying away from hard-to-understand theory and mathematics, this practical handbook show you how common devices such as multimeters, frequency and logic probes, signal traces, and oscilloscopes are used. You'll pinpoint problems in everything from TV sets and computers to automotive electrical systems. A practical, hands-on guide to troubleshooting with electronic test equipment - revised to include current testing techniques and new chapters on mechanical repairs and flowcharting.

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Introduction to Electromagnetic Compatibility‍

Hardcopy, Hardcover, Clayton R. Paul, 765 Pages, Wiley-Interscience, ISBN 0471549274

‍COMPLIANCE

Deals with the topic of interference (electromagnetic compatibility) in electronic systems. It builds on basic undergraduate electrical engineering concepts and principles and applies them to the design of electronic systems that operate compatibly with other electronic systems and do not create interference phenomena. To facilitate classroom teaching it is divided in two parts. The first provides the basic principles and skills for review, while the second refers to applications and aspects of EMC design.

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Passive Electronic Component Handbook‍

Hardcover, Charles A. Harper, 786 Pages, McGraw-Hill Professional; 2 edition, ISBN  0070266980

‍COMPONENTS

This second edition will provide data, information and guidelines for all of those who design, manufacture and use passive component systems and technologies in all categories of electronic systems. It will also be used by those who develop and market these components and component technologies. All types of passive components and technologies will be covered, including resistors, capacitors, transformers and inductive devices, relays and switches, batteries, fuses and protective components, filters, wiring and cabling, connectors, cooling and thermal management devices, and the electrostatic discharge protection for components.

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The Electronics Handbook

Hardcover, Jerry C. Whitaker, 2624 Pages, CRC-Press; 1 edition, ISBN 0849383455

‍REFERENCE

The superb organization of The Electronics Handbook means that it is not only a comprehensive and fascinating reference, but also a pleasure to use.

Reference Data for Engineers, Eighth Edition: Radio, Electronics, Computer & Communications

Hardcover, 1500 Pages, Newnes; 8 edition, ISBN 0672227533

‍REFERENCE

This book is a complete reference for engineers, covering a broad range of professional topics. It includes expanded coverage of digital television systems and provides information on application-specific Integrated Circuits. Contributions from over 70 professionals are featured. Written by professionals for professionals, Reference Data for Engineers was originally published as a limited private edition used by engineers, mathematicians, and physicians at ITT. Its title was Reference Data for Radio Engineers. More than fifty years later, it is still the familiar and dependable reference for engineers worldwide. In this completely updated eighth edition, the title has changed to reflect the range of new disciplines.

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Industrial Fasteners Institute; 3rd edition‍

Hardcover, Industrial Fasteners Institute, ASIN: B002MYZ5ZW

‍FASTENERS

Complete Reference that no Engineer dealing with hardware should be without - See American Standard Counterpart.

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‍Fastener Standards: Sixth Edition

Hardcover, 500 Pages, Industrial Fasteners Institute, ASIN: B001DQDBVK

‍FASTENERS

Complete Reference that no Engineer dealing with hardware should be without - See Metric Standard Counterpart.

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Basic Mathematics for Electricity and Electronics

Hardcover, Bertrard Singer, 897 Pages, Career Education; 8 edition, ISBN 0028050223

‍REFERENCE

The math theory is developed in slow, simple stages and is directly applied to the solution of real problems. This method is backed up with "CHECKUPS" which act as a motivator, and "BRUSHUPS" which review the mathematical concepts immediately necessary for the continuance of the electrical development and applications.

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Electronic Materials‍

Hardcover, Harry Kwok, 429 Pages, PWS Pub. Co., ISBN 0534939481

‍MATERIALS SCIENCES

ELECTRONIC MATERIALS is the first book to explore the electronic properties of solids at the undergraduate level, while providing an integrated and balanced study of solid-state physics, materials, and device applications. The book also features a wealth of applied examples and design exercises that extend and motivate the presentation of solid-state theories. Kwok begins with a discussion of materials' structures and physical properties and then explores the properties and applications of specific solids, including metals, semiconductors, insulators, magnetic solids, superconductors, and light-sensitive solids. With its clear, straightforward explanation of properties of materials and solids, their usage, and their important applications, this is a useful reference for students and professionals alike.

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Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing for Design, Manufacturing and Inspection‍

Georg Henzold, 416 Pages, Butterworth-Heinemann; 2 edition, ISBN 9780750667388

‍DOCUMENTATION

Geometrical tolerancing is used to specify and control the form, location and orientation of the features of components and manufactured parts. This book presents the state of the art of geometrical tolerancing, covers the latest ISO and ANSI/ASME standards and is a comprehensive reference and guide for all professional engineers, designers, CAD users, quality managers and anyone involved in the creation or interpretation of CAD plans or engineering designs and specifications.* For all design and manufacturing engineers working with these internationally required design standards * Covers ISO and ANSI geometrical tolerance standards, including the 2005 revisions to the ISO standard* Geometrical tolerancing is used in the preparation and interpretation of the design for any manufactured component or item: essential information for designers, engineers and CAD professionals.

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Electronic Components and Technology, Third Edition (Tutorial Guides in Electronic Engineering)

Paperback, S.J. Sangwine, 232 Pages, CRC Press; 3 edition, ISBN 0849374979,

‍COMPONENTS

Most introductory textbooks in electronics focus on the theory while leaving the practical aspects to be covered in laboratory courses. However, the sooner such matters are introduced, the better the students will be able to include such important concerns as parasitic effects and reliability at the very earliest stages of design. This philosophy has kept Electronic Components and Technology thriving for two decades, and this completely updated third edition continues the approach with a more international outlook. Not only does this textbook introduce the properties, behavior, fabrication, and use of electronic components, it also helps students grasp and apply sound engineering practice by incorporating in-depth discussions on topics such as safety and reliability. The author employs a holistic treatment that clearly demonstrates how electronic components and subsystems work together.

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An Elementary Guide To Reliability, Fifth Edition

Paperback G.W.A. Dummer M.H. Tooley R.C. Winton, 94 Pages, Butterworth-Heinemann; 5 edition, ISBN 9780750635530

‍RELIABILITY

This classic text has now been completely revised and updated, making it an ideal introductory course in reliability for a wide range of engineering qualifications, including City & Guilds 8030 and HNC/Ds. A new chapter focuses on the role of the microprocessor and microcomputer controller, and the use of algorithms for monitoring system performance. The addition of numerous problems, self-check questions and exam-style questions makes this an extremely useful book for courses with an element of independent study.

‍Basic Principles of Semiconductors

Paperback, Irving M. Gottlieb, 158 Pages, Sams Technical Pub, ISBN 0790610663

‍COMPONENTS

Atomic Physics - Electrical Conduction - Transistor Action - Transistor Structure and Materials - Biasing The Transistor - The three Transistor Amplifier Circuits - Related Semiconductor Devices

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Understand Electronic Filters

Paperback, Owen Bishop, 168 Pages, Newnes; 1 edition, ISBN 9780750626286

COMPONENTS

This book covers a field of electronics which is very mathematical and which presents difficulties to electronics students at all levels. It aims to provide the reader with enough math to really understand what electronic filters are, how they work and how to use them. The book assumes a knowledge of mathematics at about GCSE level, and a minimum of electrical and electronic theory. It proceeds by easy stages to describe the structure, action and uses of filters, introducing and explaining the necessary additional math at each stage. The discussion is backed up by descriptions of practical working filters of all types. All the filter circuits contained within the book are simulated on computer, and this provides a wealth of computer-generated diagrams and accurate graphs, many in 3-D, to illustrate the text.

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Product Design Review: A Methodology for Error-Free Product Development

Hardcover, Takashi Ichida, 273 Pages, Productivity Press; 1 edition, ISBN 9781563270413

‍PROCESS

The goal of the world-class company is to produce a product or service that offers customers the highest quality at the lowest cost and in the shortest time possible. Product Design Review describes a highly effective method for quality control in product design, as well as its applications in a wide variety of business settings. Take care of the problems that erupt during product development by nipping them in the bud (during the design stage). Takashi Ichida describes a powerful tool insuring quality at concept stage, thereby eliminating redesigning, retooling, rework, and error throughout the production process. The program he describes can be carried out through every phase of new product development - - from product planning to design, production, and marketing. Also explains how you can incorporate your customer feedback into the next production cycle.

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Electronic Derating for Optimum Performance‍

Reliability Analysis Center, 202 Pages

‍RELIABILITY

The RIAC offers extensive line of reliability, maintainability, quality, supportability, and interoperability. The purpose of this publication is to present electronic part stress derating parameters for twenty-one part types. This publication includes an introduction to part stress derating theory, part derating definitions, part application guides, and part failure mode and mechanism frequency. The derating section includes application recommendations and specific electrical and environmental derating parameters. Two levels of stress derating are described, one for office type environments and one for uncontrolled conditions such as those found in an automobile or aircraft.

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Parts Selection, Application & Control

Reliability Analysis Center, 230 Pages, RAC

RELIABILITY

This was the first in a series of publications from RIAC dealing with reliable application of parts. It is an "overview" document addressing topics of a general nature affecting all types of parts, thus providing designers, reliability engineers and managers with the means to assure that electrical and electronic parts are selected, applied and controlled in a manner that is the most efficient and cost-effective. It identifies specific selection, procurement methods and tools for properly applying electrical and electronic parts most suitable for the unique requirements of a given DoD or commercial application.

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The Art of Electronics

Hardcover, Paul Horowitz and Winfield Hill, 1152 Pages, Cambridge University Press; 2 edition, ISBN9780521370950

‍REFERENCE

This is the thoroughly revised and updated second edition of the hugely successful The Art of Electronics. Widely accepted as the authoritative text and reference on electronic circuit design, both analog and digital, this book revolutionized the teaching of electronics by emphasizing the methods actually used by circuit designers -- a combination of some basic laws, rules of thumb, and a large bag of tricks. The result is a largely nonmathematical treatment that encourages circuit intuition, brainstorming, and simplified calculations of circuit values and performance. The new Art of Electronics retains the feeling of informality and easy access that helped make the first edition so successful and popular. It is an ideal first textbook on electronics for scientists and engineers and an indispensable reference for anyone, professional or amateur, who works with electronic circuits.

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