Design for electrical and computer engineers : theory, concepts, and practice

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Ford, Ralph M., (Ralph Michael), 1965-

Publication Information:

New York, NY : McGraw-Hill, 2007

ISBN:

9780073380353

Subject Term:

Engineering design

Electronic circuit design

Electric engineering

Added Author:

Coulston, Chris S., 1967-

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This book is written for students and teachers engaged in electrical and computer engineering (ECE) design projects, primarily in the senior year. It guides students and faculty through the steps necessary for the successful execution of design projects. The objective of the text is to provide a treatment of the design process in ECE with a sound academic basis that is integrated with practical application. It has a strong guiding vision -- that a solid understanding of the Design Process, Design Tools, and the right mix of Professional Skills are critical for project and career success. This text is unique in providing a comprehensive design treatment for ECE.

Part I The Engineering Design Process	p. 1
Chapter 1 The Engineering Design Process	p. 3
1.1 The Engineering Design Process	p. 4
1.2 The World-Class Engineer	p. 11
1.3 Book Overview	p. 11
1.4 Summary and Further Reading	p. 14
1.5 Problems	p. 15
Chapter 2 Project Selection and Needs Identification	p. 17
2.1 Engineering Design Projects	p. 18
2.2 Sources of Project Ideas	p. 19
2.3 Project Feasibility and Selection Criteria	p. 20
2.4 Needs Identification	p. 23
2.5 The Research Survey	p. 27
2.6 Needs and Objectives Statements	p. 30
2.7 Project Application: The Problem Statement	p. 32
2.8 Summary and Further Reading	p. 33
2.9 Problems	p. 33
Chapter 3 The Requirements Specification	p. 35
3.1 Overview of the Requirements Setting Process	p. 36
3.2 Engineering Requirements	p. 37
3.3 Developing the Requirements Specification	p. 49
3.4 Requirements Case Studies	p. 51
3.5 Advanced Requirements Analysis	p. 57
3.6 Project Application: The Requirements Specification	p. 61
3.7 Summary and Further Reading	p. 62
3.8 Problems	p. 62
Chapter 4 Concept Generation and Evaluation	p. 65
4.1 Creativity	p. 66
4.2 Concept Generation	p. 71
4.3 Concept Evaluation	p. 74
4.4 Project Application: Concept Generation and Evaluation	p. 80
4.5 Summary and Further Reading	p. 81
4.6 Problems	p. 81
Part II Design Tools	p. 85
Chapter 5 System Design I: Functional Decomposition	p. 87
5.1 Bottom-Up and Top-Down Design	p. 88
5.2 Functional Decomposition	p. 89
5.3 Guidance	p. 90
5.4 Application: Electronics Design	p. 91
5.5 Application: Digital Design	p. 95
5.6 Application: Software Design	p. 98
5.7 Application: Thermometer Design	p. 100
5.8 Coupling and Cohesion	p. 105
5.9 Project Application: The Functional Design	p. 107
5.10 Summary and Further Reading	p. 107
5.11 Problems	p. 108
Chapter 6 System Design II: Behavior Models	p. 111
6.1 Models	p. 112
6.2 State Diagrams	p. 113
6.3 Flowcharts	p. 115
6.4 Data Flow Diagrams	p. 116
6.5 Entity Relationship Diagrams	p. 119
6.6 The Unified Modeling Language	p. 121
6.7 Project Application: Selecting Models	p. 128
6.8 Summary and Further Reading	p. 129
6.9 Problems	p. 130
Chapter 7 Testing	p. 135
7.1 Testing Principles	p. 135
7.2 Constructing Tests	p. 140
7.3 Case Study: Security Robot Design	p. 146
7.4 Guidance	p. 151
7.5 Summary and Further Reading	p. 152
7.6 Problems	p. 153
Chapter 8 System Reliability	p. 155
8.1 Probability Theory Review	p. 156
8.2 Reliability Prediction	p. 161
8.3 System Reliability	p. 172
8.4 Summary and Further Reading	p. 177
8.5 Problems	p. 177
Part III Professional Skills	p. 181
Chapter 9 Teams and Teamwork	p. 183
9.1 What Is a Team?	p. 184
9.2 Models of Team Development	p. 185
9.3 Characteristics of Real Teams	p. 187
9.4 Project Application: Team Process Guidelines	p. 192
9.5 Summary and Further Reading	p. 193
9.6 Problems	p. 194
Chapter 10 Project Management	p. 195
10.1 The Work Breakdown Structure	p. 196
10.2 Network Diagrams	p. 199
10.3 Gantt Charts	p. 202
10.4 Cost Estimation	p. 203
10.5 The Project Manager	p. 207
10.6 Guidance	p. 207
10.7 Project Application: The Project Plan	p. 209
10.8 Summary and Further Reading	p. 209
10.9 Problems	p. 210
Chapter 11 Ethical and Legal Issues	p. 213
11.1 Ethical Theory in a Nutshell	p. 214
11.2 The IEEE Code of Ethics	p. 216
11.3 Intellectual Property and Legal Issues	p. 217
11.4 Handling Ethical Dilemmas	p. 224
11.5 Case Study Analysis	p. 226
11.6 Project Application: Incorporating Ethics in the Design Process	p. 228
11.7 Summary and Further Reading	p. 230
11.8 Problems	p. 230
Chapter 12 Oral Presentations	p. 235
12.1 How People Evaluate Presentations	p. 236
12.2 Preparing the Presentation	p. 237
12.3 Project Application: Design Presentations	p. 240
12.4 Summary and Further Reading	p. 243
Appendices
Appendix A Glossary	p. 245
Appendix B Decision Making with Analytical Hierarchy Process	p. 255
B.1 Applying AHP for Car Selection	p. 256
B.2 Hierarchical Decision Criteria	p. 260
B.3 Summary and Further Reading	p. 262
Appendix C Component Failure Rate Data	p. 265
C.1 Environmental Use	p. 265
C.2 Analog Components: Resistors and Capacitors	p. 267
C.3 Microelectronic Devices	p. 270
Appendix D Manufacturer Data Sheets	p. 281
1N4001 Rectifier Diode	p. 282
2N3904 NPN Transistor	p. 283
CD4001 Quad 2-Input NOR Gate	p. 285
LM741 Operational Amplifier	p. 288
Appendix E Design Project Case Study	p. 291
References	p. 311
Index	p. 317

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