Consumer electronics
Consumer Electronics is the first book of its kind, and comprehensively covers the theory, applications and maintenance of various audio/video systems, telecommunication systems and electronic home/office appliances. The book completely covers the syllabus of the Consumer Electronics paper offered t...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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New Delhi, India :
Pearson Education
2007.
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| Edición: | 1st edition |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009627780706719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Cover
- Preface
- Contents
- Part I: Audio and Video Systems
- Chapter 1: Wave Motion
- Mechanical Waves
- Types of Waves
- Longitudinal Waves
- Wave Properties
- Energy Dissipation and Wave Motion
- Intensity of a Wave
- Sound Level
- Properties of Sound Waves
- Transverse Waves
- Refraction of Waves
- Reflection of Waves
- Interference of Waves
- Superposition of Waves
- Complex Waves
- Beats
- Forced Vibrations
- Resonance
- Echoes
- Descriptive Questions
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Fill in the Blanks
- Numerical Questions
- Chapter 2: Microphones
- Microphone
- Characteristics of Microphones
- Output Level
- Frequency Response
- Output Impedance
- Directivity
- Carbon Microphones
- Crystal Microphones
- Moving Coil (Dynamic) Microphones
- Ribbon (Velocity) Microphones
- Capacitor Microphones
- Electret Microphones
- Gun Microphones
- Parabolic Reflector
- Lavalier Microphones
- Tie-clip Microphones
- Wireless Microphones
- Dual-unit Microphones
- Electrical, Mechanical and Acoustical Analogs
- Descriptive Questions
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Fill in the Blanks
- Chapter 3: Headphones and Hearing Aids
- Headphones and Headsets
- Types of Headphones
- Moving-iron Headphones
- Crystal Headphones
- Dynamic Headphones
- Electrostatic Phones
- Electret Electrostatic Headphones
- Hearing Impairments
- Audiometry
- Air Conduction
- Bone Conduction
- Un-Comfortable Level (UCL)
- Most Comfortable Level (MCL)
- Masking
- Speech Audiometry
- Impedance Audiometry
- Hearing Aids
- Full Concha Model
- Canal Models
- Body Worn Aids
- Hearing Glasses
- CROS/BICROS
- Hearing Aid Models
- Inside a Hearing Aid
- The Microphone
- The Telecoil
- Audio Input
- The Amplifier
- The Discrete Amplifier
- Thin Film Amplifier
- Thick Film Amplifier
- Integrated Circuits (IC).
- The Receiver (Loudspeaker)
- Batteries
- User Operated Controls
- Dispenser Operated Controls
- Filters
- Output Controls and AGC
- Other Types of AGC
- Descriptive Questions
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Fill in the Blanks
- Chapter 4: Loudspeakers
- Ideal Loudspeaker
- Basic Loudspeaker
- Crystal Loudspeakers
- Electrostatic (Condenser/Capacitor) Loudspeakers
- Dynamic Loudspeakers
- Permanent Magnet Loudspeakers
- Loudspeaker Construction
- Permanent Magnet
- Voice Coil
- Loudspeaker Impedance
- Acoustic Impedance and Resonance
- Woofers
- Mid-range and Extended-range Speakers
- High Frequency Loudspeakers
- Cone Type Tweeters
- Dome Type Tweeters
- Horn Type Tweeters
- High Fidelity
- Multispeaker Systems
- Crossover Networks
- Impedance Matching
- Descriptive Questions
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Fill in the Blanks
- Chapter 5: Speaker Baffles and Enclosures
- Acoustic doublets
- Baffles
- Infinite Baffle Systems
- Bass-reflex systems
- Acoustic Labyrinth Systems
- Folded-horn Systems
- Corner Folded Horn Systems
- Descriptive Questions
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Fill in the Blanks
- Chapter 6: Acoustics
- Reflection of Sound
- Reverberation
- Absorption of Sound
- Sabin's Equation
- Listening Room Characteristics
- Live Rooms
- Dead Rooms
- Absorbent Materials
- Acoustic Design of Auditoriums
- Acoustics of Studios
- Sound Insulation
- Noise
- Descriptive Questions
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Fill in the Blanks
- Chapter 7: Loudspeaker Systems
- Horns
- Indoor Acoustics
- Stereo Systems
- Cost and Efficiency
- Multiway Systems
- Descriptive Questions
- Fill in the Blanks
- Chapter 8: Disc Recording and Reproduction
- Making the Tape
- Making the Record
- Professional Record Manufacture (FIG. 8.3)
- Stereo Pickup Techniques
- Stereo Recording Systems.
- Extracting the Music
- Types of Microgrooves
- Moving-magnet Cartridges
- Moving-iron Cartridges
- Moving-coil Cartridges
- Ceramic Cartridges
- Features of Stereo Cartridges
- Playback Needles
- Tone (Pickup) Arms
- Turntable
- Descriptive Questions
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Fill in the Blanks
- Chapter 9: Distortion in Disc Equipment
- Loudspeakers
- Disc Equipment-ecording Characteristics
- Disc Equipment-playback Characteristics
- Magnetic Pickup Heads
- Crystal Pickup Heads
- Stereo Pickup Heads
- Discs
- Tracing Distortion
- Pinch Effect
- Needle-scratch
- Tracking Error
- Turntable Driving Systems
- Descriptive Questions
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Fill in the Blanks
- Chapter 10: Magnetic Recording and Reproduction
- Magnetic Recording
- Magnetic Playback
- Magnetic Erasing
- Recording Medium
- Magnetic Heads
- Cassettes
- Tape Speeds
- Maximum Usable Frequency
- Track Configurations
- Tape Transport Mechanism
- Mechanical Controls
- Miscellaneous Features
- Electronic Controls
- Erasure Guard
- Tape Recorders
- Tape vs Disc
- Descriptive Questions
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Fill in the Blanks
- Chapter 11: Distortion in Tape Equipment
- Recording and Playback Heads
- Erase Heads
- Tapes
- Tape Transport Systems
- Amplitude Distortion
- Erasing
- Oscillator Coil
- Frequency Response
- Equalisation
- Block Diagram
- Descriptive Questions
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Fill in the Blanks
- Chapter 12: Noise Reduction
- Noise Reduction
- Pre-emphasis and De-emphasis
- Companders
- Noise Reduction Systems
- Descriptive Questions
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Fill in the Blanks
- Chapter 13: Recording Level in dicators
- VU Meters
- Peak Reading Meters
- Peak Reading Led Meters
- Zero dB Level
- Chapter 14: Optical Recording and Reproduction
- Disc.
- Processing of the Audio Signal
- Readout from the Disc
- Reconstitution of the Audio Signal
- Descriptive Questions
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Fill in the Blanks
- Chapter 15: Mono, Stereo and Quad
- Monophony
- Stereophony
- Quadraphony
- Stereo Practice
- Descriptive Questions
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Fill in the Blanks
- Chapter 16: Recorder/Amplifier Circuits
- 4 W Tape Recorder
- Tape Preamplifier
- Modifications for Stereo Operation
- AGC Circuit for Tape Recorders
- 6 W Universal Hi-Fi Amplifier
- Chapter 17: Amplifying Systems
- Monaural systems
- Stereophonic Systems
- Power Supplies
- Layout of High-Quality Audio Circuitry
- Descriptive Questions
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Fill in the Blanks
- Chapter 18: Control Circuits
- Input-switching Arrangements
- Stereo Balance Control
- Stereo Balance Indicator
- Active Tone Control
- Sound Source Width (Dimension) Control
- Low-pass/High-pass Filter
- Scratch and Rumble Filter
- Bass and Treble Controls
- Descriptive Questions
- Fill in the Blanks
- Chapter 19: Low Level Amplifiers
- Circuit Configuration
- Number of Stages
- Interstage Coupling
- Gain Control
- Frequency Response Control
- Negative Feedback
- Low Noise Considerations
- Requirements for Audio Preamplifiers
- Low Level Amplifier Circuits
- Universal Preamplifier
- Descriptive Questions
- Fill in the Blanks
- Chapter 20: Integrated Amplifiers
- Operational Amplifier
- The TAA 300 Integrated Circuit
- 1W Transformerless Class-B Audio Amplifier Using IC-TAA300
- The TAA320 Integrated Circuit
- Pickup Amplifier using IC-TAA320
- The CA810 Integrated Circuit
- The BEL 700 Integrated Circuit
- Practical Circuits using IC-BEL 700
- The CA-3020 Integrated Circuit
- Guitar preamplifier Using IC-LF536
- Small High-power Amplifier Incorporating IC-TDA2030.
- 20 W + 20 W Integrated Stereo Amplifier
- Descriptive Questions
- Fill in the Blanks
- Chapter 21: Power Supplies
- Rectifier Circuits
- Voltage Regulation
- Zener Diode Shunt Stabiliser
- Transistor Shunt Stabiliser
- Series Voltage Stabiliser
- Feedback Series Stabiliser
- Practical Power Supply Circuits
- Power Supply Circuits for Stereo Amplifiers
- How to Protect your Equipment from Spikes, Surges, and Blackout?
- Uninterrupted Power Supply Systems (UPS)
- Types of UPS
- Battery-Life of the UPS System
- Engine-Generator Back Up
- Descriptive Questions
- Fill in the Blanks
- Chapter 22: Stereo Multiplexing
- Stereo Multiplex Objectives
- Sum and Difference of Signals
- Stereo Multiplex Modulation Signal
- Demodulating the (L-R) Signal
- FM Multiplex Detector Circuits
- Stereo Decoder Circuit
- Stereo Indicator
- Descriptive Questions
- Fill in the Blanks
- Chapter 23: Equalisers and Mixers
- Equalisers
- Loudness Compensation
- Types of Equalisers
- Mixers
- Descriptive Questions
- Fill in the Blanks
- Chapter 24: Portable Stereo
- Eight-Track System
- Ocean Stereo Car Cassette Player Model HT-808B
- Auto-reverse Car Stereo Player CS-600N
- Car Cassette Stereo Player with Auto Eject and Fast-orward Rewind System
- Speakers
- Walkman
- Descriptive Questions
- Fill in the Blanks
- Chapter 25: Electronic Music Synthesizers
- Typical Generators
- Basic Modifiers
- Voltage Control
- Envelope Generator
- Other Signal Modifiers
- Assembling a Synthesizer
- Descriptive Questions
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Fill in the Blanks
- Chapter 26: Commercial Sound
- Electric Guitar
- Electric Wind Instruments
- Recording
- Manual Synthesizer
- Programmed Synthesizer
- Digital Computer
- Public Address Systems
- Planning a Public Address System
- Speaker Matching Systems
- PA System Characteristics.
- Public Address Amplifiers.
