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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Autor principal: Bali, S. P. (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New Delhi, India : Pearson Education 2007.
Edición:1st edition
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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.