An introduction to the principles of aircraft digital and electronic systems, this book is written for anyone pursuing a career in aircraft maintenance engineering or a related aerospace engineering discipline. Suitable for those studying towards licensed aircraft maintenance engineer status as part of an EASA or FAR-147 approved course, or those taking Aerospace Engineering City & Guilds modules, EDEXCEL National Units, EDEXCEL Higher National Units or a Degree in aircraft engineering.
Contents
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Number systems
- Chapter 3. Data conversion
- Chapter 4. Data buses
- Chapter 5. Logic circuits
- Chapter 6. Computers
- Chapter 7. The central processing unit (CPU)
- Chapter 8. Integrated circuits
- Chapter 9. MSI logic
- Chapter 10. Fibre optics
- Chapter 11. Displays
- Chapter 12. Electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD)
- Chapter 13. Software
- Chapter 14. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
- Chapter 15. Avionic systems
- Chapter 16. Aircraft data networks and AFDX
- Chapter 17. Large scale logic systems and VHDL
- Appendix 1. Abbreviations and acronyms
- Appendix 2. Revision papers
- Appendix 3. Answers Index
About the Author
- Mike Tooley has over 30 years of teaching electrical principles, electronics and avionics to engineers and technicians, previously as Head of Department of Engineering and Vice Principal at Brooklands College in Surrey, UK, and currently works as a consultant and freelance technical author.
Book Details
- Paperback: 264 pages
- Publisher: Routledge; 2 edition (June 26, 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0415828600
- ISBN-13: 978-0415828604
- Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
- List price: $59.95