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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10111847581X
ISBN-139781118475812
eBay Product ID (ePID)22038830763
Product Key Features
Book TitleSignals and Systems for Dummies
Number of Pages384 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicEngineering (General), Signals & Signal Processing, System Theory, Teaching Methods & Materials / Science & Technology
Publication Year2013
IllustratorYes
GenreTechnology & Engineering, Education, Science
AuthorMark Wickert
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight18.4 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width7.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal621.3822
SynopsisLearn to: Grasp the core concepts of signals and systems for success in the classroom Apply complex concepts such as discrete-time and continuous time signals, signal processing, and control systems Solve problems and work through real-life examples Getting mixed signals about signals and systems? The concepts covered in a typical signals and systems course are often considered by engineering students to be some of the most difficult to master. Thankfully, Signals & Systems For Dummies is your intuitive guide to this tricky material, walking you step-by-step through some of the more complex theories and mathematical formulas in a way thats easy to understand. Signals and systems 101 -- understand the language of signals and systems, and get an overview of the basic concepts and techniques necessary for tackling this course The time domain -- get a plain-English intro to differential and difference equation system models, which are used to represent electronic circuits, the audio equalizer on your MP3 music player, and more Between worlds -- drill down on the frequency domain and the world of system design, and bridge the gap between the continuous- and discrete-time worlds Know your domain -- understand the s- and z-domains -- a third domain system that engineers use to view the world -- and understand why poles and zeros rule here Open source tools -- solve example problems with Python using PyLab, along with a custom function module written for the book Open the book and find: Continuous-time signals and systems How to establish a general input/output relationship Difference equations in the time domain Worked through examples of real-world signals and systems applications The Fourier transform for continuous-time signals The scoop on sampling theory The discrete Fourier transform and FFT algorithms The Laplace transform for continuous-time signals, Getting mixed signals in your signals and systems course? The concepts covered in a typical signals and systems course are often considered by engineering students to be some of the most difficult to master., Getting mixed signals in your signals and systems course? The concepts covered in a typical signals and systems course are often considered by engineering students to be some of the most difficult to master. Thankfully, Signals & Systems For Dummies is your intuitive guide to this tricky course, walking you step-by-step through some of the more complex theories and mathematical formulas in a way that is easy to understand. From Laplace Transforms to Fourier Analyses, Signals & Systems For Dummies explains in plain English the difficult concepts that can trip you up. Perfect as a study aid or to complement your classroom texts, this friendly, hands-on guide makes it easy to figure out the fundamentals of signal and system analysis. Serves as a useful tool for electrical and computer engineering students looking to grasp signal and system analysis Provides helpful explanations of complex concepts and techniques related to signals and systems Includes worked-through examples of real-world applications using Python, an open-source software tool, as well as a custom function module written for the book Brings you up-to-speed on the concepts and formulas you need to know Signals & Systems For Dummies is your ticket to scoring high in your introductory signals and systems course.