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'''Books and References'''
'''Books and References'''
== Overview of books, tutorials, calculators and other stuff we use ==
== Overview of electronics books and other stuff we use ==




=====Security Systems=====
==== Books ====
*''Electronic Access Control by Thomas L. Norman'' (2011) [http://www.heinemann.com/ Butterworth-Heinemann]
**Good reference to security and access system design. Includes info on doors, hardware, access systems and policy.


=====Electronics Design=====
=====Electronics Design=====
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**A great beginner guide to electronics. Covers things like Ohms Law, components, soldering, etc.  
**A great beginner guide to electronics. Covers things like Ohms Law, components, soldering, etc.  
**Often referred to as "The Green Book"
**Often referred to as "The Green Book"
*''ANALOG SEEKrets (DC to daylight)'' by Leslie Green (2007) [http://www.logbook.freeserve.co.uk/seekrets/ Future Science Research Press]
**An excellent (and free) 500+ page tutorial in practical analog circuits


*''All New Electronics Self-Teaching Guide'' by Harry Kybett and Earl Boysen (2008) [http://www.wiley.com Wiley]
*''All New Electronics Self-Teaching Guide'' by Harry Kybett and Earl Boysen (2008) [http://www.wiley.com Wiley]
**A nice self-study guide to beginning electronics. Somewhat more up to date than the Green Book
**A nice self-study guide to beginning electronics. Somewhat more up to date than the Green Book
==== Online Guides ====
*[http://www.eevblog.com The EEVBlog]
**Excellent video blog about all kinds of electronics design stuff
*Op Amps Tutorial by Walter Clark
**Comprehensive guide to using Op Amps in analog and other circuits
**Download at:  [[File:Opamps-1_by_walter_clark.pdf]]
*Power supplies
**[http://dics.voicecontrol.ro/tutorials/mc34063/ Switch Mode Power Supply Calculator (MC34063)]
*Ethernet
**[http://www.beyondlogic.org/etherip/ip.htm Guide to Ethernet and TCP/IP on microcontrollers]

Latest revision as of 10:32, 16 May 2012

Books and References

Overview of electronics books and other stuff we use

Security Systems

Books

  • Electronic Access Control by Thomas L. Norman (2011) Butterworth-Heinemann
    • Good reference to security and access system design. Includes info on doors, hardware, access systems and policy.
Electronics Design

Books

  • The Circuit Designer's Companion by Tim Williams (2005) Newnes Publishing
    • This book is the the best hands-on, practical guide I've seen to building actual circuits, routing PCBs, choosing components, etc. Everyone should have this book at hand.
  • The Art of Electronics by Paul Horowitz and Winfield Hill (1989) Cambridge University Press
    • The industry reference on all things related to electronics design. Worth having. Used copies and student manual available.
  • Open-Source Robotics and Process Control Cookbook by Lewin Edwards (2004) Newnes Publishing
    • Lots of good, practical advice on designing reliable embedded systems.
  • Getting Started in Electronics by Forest Mimms III (1983, 2000) Master Publishing
    • A great beginner guide to electronics. Covers things like Ohms Law, components, soldering, etc.
    • Often referred to as "The Green Book"
  • ANALOG SEEKrets (DC to daylight) by Leslie Green (2007) Future Science Research Press
    • An excellent (and free) 500+ page tutorial in practical analog circuits
  • All New Electronics Self-Teaching Guide by Harry Kybett and Earl Boysen (2008) Wiley
    • A nice self-study guide to beginning electronics. Somewhat more up to date than the Green Book