Book description
Robert Lacoste's The Darker Side column has quickly become a must read among Circuit Cellar devotees. His column provides readers with succinct theoretical concepts and practical applications on topics as far reaching as digital modulation to antenna basics. Difficult concepts are demystified as Robert shines a light on complex topics within electronic design.This book collects sixteen Darker Side articles that have been enriched with new, exclusive content from the author. An intro into The Darker Side will give examples of material that can enhance and optimize the way you design. A Scilab tutorial along with Scilab software and all project material will be included with this package so that all projects can be tackled hands-on. It's time to stop being afraid of the dark, let this book easily guide you through the time-draining, problematic elements of your application design.
- Tips and tricks to enhance design performance
- Practical advice on topics from digital signal design to electromagnetic interference
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- Foreword
- Chapter 1: Impedance Matching Basics
- Chapter 2: Microstrip Techniques
- Chapter 3: Time Domain Reflectometry
- Chapter 4: Let’s Play with EMI
- Chapter 5: Cable-Shielding Experiments
- Chapter 6: The Fast Fourier Transform from A to Z
- Chapter 7: No Fear with FIR: Put a Finite Impulse Response Filter to Work
- Chapter 8: Multirate Techniques and CIC Filters
- Chapter 9: Let’s Be Crystal Clear
- Chapter 10: Are You Locked? A PLL Primer
- Chapter 11: Direct Digital Synthesis 101
- Chapter 12: Open Your Eyes! A Primer on High-Speed Signal Transmission
- Chapter 13: Digital Modulations Demystified
- Chapter 14: Antenna Basics
- Chapter 15: Low-Power Techniques: Build Better Energy-Saving Systems
- Chapter 16: From Power Line Measurements to PFC
- Chapter 17: PID Control Without Math
- Chapter 18: Linear Control Basics
- Appendix A: Scilab Tutorial
- Appendix B: Complex Numbers 101
- Index
- Resources
Product information
- Title: Robert Lacoste's The Darker Side
- Author(s):
- Release date: November 2009
- Publisher(s): Newnes
- ISBN: 9780080962054
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