Computers Electronics

Inventing the Electronic Century

In his new book, acclaimed historian Alfred Chandler recounts the history of the consumer electronics and computer businesses from a global perspective. It is clear that world wars, depressions and cultural developments impacted twentieth-century economics profoundly, but very little is known about exactly when, where and by whom computer and electronic technologies were initially commercialised...and how they were further transformed by changing markets. In an innovative and authoritative interpretation, Chandler masterfully explains the rise of the Information Age, describing in detail the little-known role that IBM played in technology's evolution. At the same time, he recounts the collapse of RCA and the American electronics industry and illustrates how Japan, not as down and out as everone thinks, has completed its conquest of the global electronics market. Insightful and balanced, this analysis of the history and direction of these two important industries will well serve managers and investors in today's growing high-technology fields.

Electronics for Computer Technology

New from Delmar Learning, Electronics for Computer Technology is perfect for today's career-minded students as well as anyone with a keen interest in troubleshooting computer devices, components and electrical circuits. The first chapter introduces system-level topics, including representative systems, system notations, functional hierarchies, system connectivity, and system-level troubleshooting. In subsequent chapters, direct references are made to system applications in order to put each topic in the context of an overall system. Some software (programming) topics are addressed, yet emphasis throughout the book is on hardware, including all of the physical parts of the computer plus various electronic components within the computer. Electronic devices are also discussed, along with an overview of digital electronics, computers, and telecommunications. Readers will learn to apply system-level troubleshooting techniques to localize the detailed troubleshooting effort. Benefits: new system-level thinking and troubleshooting skills may be used to open doors to employment or as preparation for advanced study of modern industrial electronics, robotics, or other industrial control systems "System Perspective" features appear at strategic points, illustrating how a device or circuit being discussed is actually used in a practical, functional system such as a computer "Circuit Exploration" exercises are included in every chapter, providing opportunities to gain hands-on troubleshooting experience in a lab setting or circuit simulation environment step-by-step calculator sequences are provided whenever a new type of calculation is introduced, minimizing the learning curve for novices CD includes pre-created MultiSIM circuits and Textbook Edition of MultiSIM the behavior of components is discussed and explained in terms of Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Law, and basic circuit principles wherever practical, making this book ideal for beginners numerical circ

Computers and Automation