Books and References
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Books and References
Overview of books, tutorials, calculators 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"
- 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
Online Guides
- 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
- Ethernet