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REFERENCE GREAT BOOKS FOR AUDIO POWER AMP DESIGN HANDBOOK NEW NEW NEW NEW INDUSTRIAL BRUSHLESS SERVOMOTORS By Douglas Self. 2nd Edition Published 2000 85 $ By Peter Moreton. Publ. 2000 From one of the world’s most respected audio authorities. The new 2nd edition is even more comprehensive, includes sections on load-invariant power amps, distortion residuals, diagnosis of amplifier problems, and much more. 368 pages in paperback. VIDEO SCRAMBLING AND DESCRAMBLING for If you've ever wondered how they scramble video on cable and satellite TV, this book tells you! Encoding/decoding systems (analog and digital systems), encryption, even schematics and details of several encoder and decoder circuits for experimentation. Intended for both the hobbyist and the professional. 290 pages in paperback. NEW 2nd TCP/IP EXPLAINED 99 AUDIO ELECTRONICS Satellite & Cable TV by Graf & Sheets Edition 1998 $ By John Linsley Hood. First published 1995. Second edition 1999. 65 $ This book is for anyone involved in designing, adapting and using analog and digital audio equipment. It covers tape recording, tuners and radio receivers, preamplifiers, voltage amplifiers, audio power amplifiers, compact disc technology and digital audio, test and measurement, loudspeaker crossover systems, power supplies and noise reduction systems. 375 pages in soft cover. By Philip Miller. Published 1997. $ 99 By Tim Williams. First published 1991 (reprinted 1997). $ LOCAL AREA NETWORKS: An Introduction to the Technology 65 Includes grounding, printed circuit design and layout, the characteristics of practical active and passive components, cables, linear ICs, logic circuits and their interfaces, power supplies, electromagnetic compatibility, safety and thermal management. 302 pages, in paperback. ELECTRIC MOTORS AND DRIVES By John E. McNamara. 2nd edition 1996. By Austin Hughes. Second edition published 1993 (reprinted 1997). 69 $ For non-specialist users – explores most of the widely-used modern types of motor and drive, including conventional and brushless DC, induction, stepping, synchronous and reluctance motors. 339 pages, in paperback. ESSENTIAL LINUX EMC FOR PRODUCT DESIGNERS 99 86  Silicon Chip Widely regarded as the standard text on EMC, this book provides all the information necessary to meet the requirements of the EMC Directive. It includes chapters on standards, measurement techniques and design principles, including layout and grounding, digital and analog circuit design, filtering and shielding and interference sources. The four appendices give a design checklist and include useful tables, data and formulae. 299 pages, in soft cover. 65 $ By Steve Heath. Published 1997. By Tim Williams. First pub­­lished 1992. 2nd edition 1996. $ 85 $ THE CIRCUIT DESIGNER’S COMPANION Assumes no prior knowledge of TCP/IP, only a basic understanding of LAN access protocols, explaining all the elements and alternatives. Combines study questions with reference material. Examples of network designs and implementations are given. 518 pages, in paperback. Want to become more familiar with local area networks (LANs) without facing the challenge of a 400-page text? . Gives familiarity with the concepts involved and provides a start for reading more detailed texts. 191 pages, in paperback. Designed as a guide for professionals and a module text for electrical and mechanical engineering students. A step-by-step approach covering construction, how they work, how the motor behaves and how it is rated and selected. It may only be a small book but it has outstanding content! 186 pages in hardback. $ 85 Provides all the information and software that is necessary for a PC user to install and use the freeware Linux operating system. It details, setp-by-step, how to obtain and configure the operating system and utilities. It also explains all of the key commands. The text is generously illustrated with screen shots and examples that show how the commands work. Includes a CD-ROM containing Linux version 1.3 and including all the interim updates, basic utilities and compilers with their associated documentation. 257 pages, in paperback. BOOKSHOP WANT TO SAVE 10%? SILICON CHIP SUBSCRIBERS AUTOMATICALLY QUALIFY FOR A 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL BOOK PURCHASES! ENQUIRING MINDS! (To subscribe, see page 57) ALL PRICES INCLUDE GST UNDERSTANDING TELEPHONE ELECTRONICS THE ART OF LINEAR ELECTRONICS By Stephen J. Bigelow. Third edition published 1997 by Butterworth-Heinemann. $ 59 A very useful text for anyone wanting to become familiar with the basics of telephone technology. The 10 chapters explore telephone fundamentals, speech signal processing, telephone line interfacing, tone and pulse generation, ringers, digital transmission techniques (modems & fax machines) and much more. Ideal for students. 367 pages, in soft cover. By John Linsley Hood. First published 1993. NEW SECOND EDITION 1998. $ 88 00 This practical handbook from one of the world’s most prolific audio designers has been updated and amended to make it the leading practical source of information for those interested in linear electronics and its applications, particularly in the world of audio design. 348 pages, in paperback. DIGITAL ELECTRONICS – A PRACTICAL APPROACH By Richard Monk. Published 1998. GUIDE TO TV & VIDEO TECHNOLOGY By Eugene Trundle. First pub­­lished 1988. Second edition 1996. Eugene Trundle has written for many years in Television magazine and his latest book is right up to date on TV and video technology. The book includes both theory and practical servicing information and is ideal for both students and technicians. 382 pages, in paperback. $ SETTING UP A WEB SERVER 59 By Simon Collin. Published 1997. $ O R D E R H E R E P&P 69 Covers all major platforms, software, links and web techniques. It details each step required to choose, install and configure the hardware and software elements, create an effective site and promote it successfully. 273 pages, in paperback  AUDIO POWER AMPLIFIER DESIGN...............................$85.00  INDUSTRIAL BRUSHLESS SERVO MOTORS..................$99.00  VIDEO SCRAMBLING/DESCRAMBLING..........................$65.00  TCP/IP EXPLAINED.........................................................$99.00  LOCAL AREA NETWORKS...............................................$69.00  SETTING UP A WEB SERVER..........................................$69.00  THE CIRCUIT DESIGNER’S COMPANION........................$65.00  ELECTRIC MOTORS AND DRIVES...................................$65.00  UNDERSTANDING TELEPHONE ELECTRONICS.................$59.00  AUDIO ELECTRONICS.....................................................$85.00  GUIDE TO TV & VIDEO TECHNOLOGY............................$59.00  EMC FOR PRODUCT DESIGNERS...................................$99.00  THE ART OF LINEAR ELECTRONICS ..............................$88.00  DIGITAL ELECTRONICS ..................................................$65.00  ESSENTIAL LINUX..........................................................$85.00               ORDER TOTAL: $...................... 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