Electronic measurements and instrumentation /
Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation provides a comprehensive blend of the theoretical and practical aspects of electronic measurements and instrumentation. It provides a comprehensive coverage of each topic in the syllabus with a special fo.
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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Chennai :
Pearson, Dorling Kindersley,
©2010.
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo (Requiere registro previo con correo institucional) |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Cover
- Brief Contents
- Contents
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- About the Author
- Chapter 1: Measurements and Instruments
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Terminology
- 1.2.1 Advantages of Instrumentation Systems
- 1.2.2 Block Schematics of Measuring Systems
- 1.2.3 Other Systems
- 1.2.4 Objectives of Measurement
- 1.2.5 Comparison between Analog and Digital Instruments
- 1.2.6 Factors for the Selection of Analog and Digital Equipments
- 1.3 Performance Characteristics
- 1.3.1 Definitions
- 1.4 Significant Figures
- 1.5 Dynamic Characteristics
- 1.6 Types of Errors
- 1.6.1 Gross Errors
- 1.6.2 Systematic Errors
- 1.6.3 Random Errors
- 1.7 Statistical Analysis
- 1.7.1 Probability of Errors and Gaussian Curve
- 1.8 Measurement Standards
- 1.9 Suspension Galvanometer
- 1.10 D'Arsonval Movement
- 1.10.1 Taut-Band Suspension
- 1.10.2 Temperature Compensation
- 1.10.3 Shunt Resistor
- 1.10.4 Ayrton Shunt
- 1.11 Direct Current Meters
- 1.12 D'Arsonval Meter Movement Used in DC Voltmeters
- 1.12.1 Ammeter Loading Effect
- 1.13 DC Voltmeters
- 1.13.1 Multirange Voltmeter
- 1.14 Ohmmeter
- 1.14.1 Series-Type Ohmmeter
- 1.14.2 Shunt-Type Ohmmeter
- 1.14.3 D'Arsonval Meter Movement Used in Ohmmeter
- 1.14.4 Multiple Range Ohmmeters
- 1.14.5 Electrolyte Capacitor Leakage Tests
- 1.14.6 For Non-Electrolyte Capacitors
- 1.15 Multimeter
- 1.16 Alternating Current-Indicating Instruments
- 1.16.1 Electrodynamometer
- 1.17 Rectifier-Type Instruments
- 1.18 Meter Protection
- 1.19 Extension of Range
- 1.20 Frequency Compensation
- 1.21 Electronic Voltmeter (for DC)
- 1.22 Electronic Voltmeter (for AC)
- 1.22.1 Average Reading Voltmeter
- 1.22.2 Peak Reading Voltmeter
- 1.22.3 Peak-To-Peak Detector
- 1.23 DC Meter with Amplifier
- 1.24 Chopper-Stabilised Amplifier
- 1.25 AC Voltmeter using Rectifiers.
- 1.26 True RMS-Responding Voltmeter
- 1.27 Balanced Bridge Voltmeter (VTVM)
- 1.27.1 Advantages
- 1.27.2 Disadvantages
- 1.28 Transistor Voltmeter (TVM)
- 1.29 Electronic Multimeter
- 1.29.1 Resistance Ranges
- 1.30 AC Current Measurement
- 1.30.1 Differential Voltmeter
- 1.31 Differential Amplifier
- 1.32 Alternating Current Instruments (AC Meters)
- 1.32.1 D'Arsonval Meter Movement for AC Circuit
- 1.32.2 Modified Circuit for AC Measurements
- 1.32.3 D'Arsonval Meter Movement Circuit (FWR)
- 1.33 Electrodynamometer Movement
- 1.33.1 Transfer Instruments
- 1.33.2 Iron Vane-Meter Movement
- 1.34 Thermocouple Meter
- 1.34.1 Constant Voltage Source
- 1.34.2 Constant Current Source
- 1.34.3 Volt Box
- 1.34.4 Factors to be Considered in the Selection of an Analog Voltmeter
- 1.35 Digital Voltmeters
- 1.35.1 General Specifications
- 1.36 Ramp-Type DVM
- 1.37 Staircase Ramp-Type DVM
- 1.38 Dual Slope Integrating-Type DVM
- 1.39 Successive-Approximation Conversion (SAC)
- 1.39.1 Block Schematic
- 1.40 Continuous Balance-Type DVM
- 1.41 Automatic Polarity Indication for DVM
- 1.42 Autoranging for DVM
- 1.42.1 Typical Case
- 1.43 3 3 4 Digit Display
- 1.44 Picoammeter
- 1.44.1 Applications
- 1.45 Low-Current Ammeter Applications
- 1.45.1 Wafer-Level Photodiode Testing
- 1.45.2 Monitoring and Control of Focused Ion Beam Currents
- 1.46 High-Resistance Measurements
- 1.47 Summary
- Points to Remember
- Objective-type Questions
- Review Questions
- Unsolved Problems
- Chapter 2: Waveform Generators
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Considerations in Choosing an Oscillator or Signal Generator
- 2.3 Sine Wave Generator
- 2.4 Oscillator Circuit
- 2.5 Attenuator
- 2.6 Frequency-Synthesised Signal Generator
- 2.7 Sweep-Frequency Generator
- 2.8 Pulse and Square Wave Generator
- 2.9 Function Generator.
- 2.10 Arbitrary Waveform Generator
- 2.10.1 Applications
- 2.11 Video Signal Generator
- 2.12 Summary
- Points to Remember
- Objective-type Questions
- Review Questions
- Unsolved Problems
- Chapter 3: Signal Analysers
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Wave Analyser
- 3.3 AF Wave Analyser
- 3.4 High-Frequency Wave Analyser
- 3.4.1 Frequency Mixers
- 3.5 Harmonic Distortion
- 3.5.1 Tunable Selective Circuit
- 3.5.2 Disadvantages
- 3.5.3 Heterodyne Wave Analyser (Wavemeter)
- 3.5.4 Fundamental Suppression Method of Distortion Measurement
- 3.6 Heterodyne Wave Analyser
- 3.6.1 Applications of Wave Analysers
- 3.7 Tuned Circuit Harmonic Analyser
- 3.8 Heterodyne Harmonic Analyser or Wavemeter
- 3.9 Fundamental Suppression Harmonic Distortion Analyser
- 3.10 Spectrum Analyser
- 3.10.1 Characteristics of a Spectrum Analyser
- 3.10.2 Applications of a Spectrum Analyser
- 3.10.3 Basic Spectrum Analyser
- 3.10.4 Factors to be Considered in a Spectrum Analyser
- 3.11 Low-Frequency Spectrum Analyser
- 3.11.1 Applications
- 3.12 Power Analyser
- 3.12.1 Communications Signal Analyser
- 3.12.2 Logic Analysers
- 3.12.3 Network Monitoring System
- 3.12.4 System Architecture
- 3.12.5 Features
- 3.12.6 Applications
- 3.13 Capacitance-Voltage Analysers
- 3.14 Oscillators
- 3.14.1 Considerations in Choosing an Oscillator
- 3.15 Summary
- Points to Remember
- Objective-type Questions
- Review Questions
- Unsolved Problems
- Chapter 4: Oscilloscopes
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Cathode Ray Oscilloscope
- 4.3 Block Diagram of a CRO
- 4.4 Cathode Ray Tube (CRT)
- 4.5 Graticules
- 4.6 Electrostatic Deflection Sensitivity
- 4.6.1 Design Criteria
- 4.7 Different Controls in a CRO
- 4.7.1 How to Operate a CRO
- 4.8 Time Base Generators
- 4.8.1 Time Base Circuits
- 4.9 Triggered Mode
- 4.9.1 Free-Running Mode.
- 4.9.2 Synchronisation of the Sweep Circuit
- 4.9.3 Types of CROS
- 4.9.4 Sections of CRTs
- 4.9.5 Deflection Sensitivity Equation
- 4.10 Neon Time Base Circuit
- 4.10.1 Frequency of Neon Time Base
- 4.10.2 Neon Lamp
- 4.10.3 Free-Running Mode of CRO
- 4.10.4 Using CRO in Triggered Mode
- 4.10.5 Automode of Sweep
- 4.10.6 Normal Mode
- 4.11 Time Base Circuit for a General-Purpose CRO
- 4.11.1 Synchronisation Issues
- 4.11.2 Line Synchronisation
- 4.12 Lissajous Figures
- 4.13 Types of CRO Probes
- 4.13.1 Direct Probe
- 4.13.2 High-Impedance Probe
- 4.13.3 Detector Probe
- 4.13.4 High-Voltage Probe
- 4.14 High-Frequency CRO Considerations
- 4.15 Delay Lines in CROs
- 4.15.1 Lumped Parameter Delay Line
- 4.15.2 Distributed Parameter Delay Line
- 4.16 Applications of CRO
- 4.17 Summary
- Points to Remember
- Objective-type Questions
- Review Questions
- Unsolved Problems
- Chapter 5: Special Types of CROs
- 5.1 Special Types of Oscilloscopes
- 5.2 Dual Beam CRO
- 5.3 Dual Trace CRO
- 5.4 Sampling Oscilloscope
- 5.4.1 Sampling Oscilloscopes
- Vertical and Time Base
- 5.4.2 Sampling Vertical
- 5.4.3 Sampling Time Base
- 5.5 Storage Oscilloscopes
- 5.5.1 Mesh Storage
- 5.5.2 Variable Persistence
- 5.5.3 Phosphor Storage
- 5.5.4 Phosphor Characteristics
- 5.5.5 Persistence of Phosphor Materials
- 5.5.6 CRO Subsystems
- 5.6 Digital Storage CRO
- 5.6.1 CRO Probes
- 5.7 Frequency/Period-Timer/Counter Circuit
- 5.8 Frequency Measurement
- 5.9 Period Measurement
- 5.9.1 Advantages
- 5.10 Errors in Frequency/Period Measurements
- 5.10.1 Errors Because of Crystal Stability
- 5.11 Universal Counters
- 5.12 Extending the Range of Frequency Counters
- 5.13 Glossary
- 5.14 The ABC's of Oscilloscopes
- 5.15 Summary
- Points to Remember
- Objective-type Questions
- Review Questions
- Unsolved Problems.
- Chapter 6: DC and AC Bridges
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 DC Bridges
- 6.3 Wheatstone Bridge
- 6.3.1 Operation
- 6.3.2 Measurement Errors
- 6.3.3 Thevenin's Equivalent Circuit
- 6.4 Kelvin Bridge
- 6.4.1 Kelvin Double Bridge
- 6.4.2 Applications
- 6.5 Strain Gauge Bridge Circuit
- 6.6 AC Bridges
- 6.6.1 General Form of Bridge Circuit
- 6.7 Maxwell Bridge
- 6.7.1 Phasor Diagram for the Maxwell Bridge
- 6.8 Hay Bridge
- 6.8.1 Phasor Diagram for Hay Bridge
- 6.9 Schering Bridge
- 6.9.1 Phasor Diagram for a Schering Bridge
- 6.10 Wien Bridge
- 6.10.1 Phasor Diagram for the Wien Bridge
- 6.11 Anderson Bridge
- 6.12 Resonance Bridge
- 6.13 Similar Angle Bridge
- 6.14 Radio Frequency Bridge (Subtitution Technique)
- 6.15 Wagner's Ground Connection
- 6.16 Twin-T Null Network
- 6.17 Bridged-T Network
- 6.18 Detectors for AC Bridges
- 6.19 Phasor Diagrams
- 6.20 Recorders
- 6.20.1 Introduction
- 6.21 Strip-Chart Recorders
- 6.21.1 Galvanometric Recorders
- 6.21.2 Sensitivity
- 6.21.3 Transient Response
- 6.22 Pen-Driving Mechanism
- 6.23 Other Features
- 6.24 Servorecorders
- 6.25 Servobalancing Potentiometric Recorder
- 6.26 Characteristics of Typical Servorecorders
- 6.27 Oscillographic Recorders
- 6.28 Magnetic Tape Recorders
- 6.28.1 Direct AM Recording
- 6.28.2 Frequency Modulation Recording
- 6.29 Recorders (Contd.)
- 6.29.1 X-Y Recorders
- 6.29.2 Self-Balancing Potentiometers
- 6.29.3 Working of a Servotype Motor
- 6.29.4 Chopper
- 6.29.5 Servotype X-Y Recorders
- 6.29.6 Y-Scale
- 6.30 Galvonometer Oscillographs
- 6.30.1 Applications
- 6.31 Summary
- Points to Remember
- Objective-type Questions
- Review Questions
- Unsolved Problems
- Chapter 7: Transducers
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.1.1 Examples
- 7.2 Classification of Transducers
- 7.3 Active and Passive Transducers.