`

`Electrical
`Engineering
`Reference
`Manual
`for the Electrical and
`Computer PE Exam
`Sixth Edition
`
`John A. Camara, PE
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`ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING REFERENCE MANUAL
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`Electrical engineering reference manual for the electrical and computer PE exam / John
`A. Camara.--6th ed.
`p.
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`Fifth ed. published under title: Electrical engineering reference manual for the PE exam /
`Raymond B. Yarbrough .
`Includes index.
`ISBN 1-888577-56-8
`1. Electric engineering--Examinations, questions, etc. 2. Electric engineering--United
`Stat es--Examinations--Study guides. I. Yarbrough, Raymond B. Electrical engineering
`reference manual for t he PE exam. II. T itle.
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`Table of Contents
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`Appendices Table of Contents .
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`Preface to the Sixth Edition
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`. .
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`Acknowledgments for the Sixth Edition
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`Codes, Handbooks, and References
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`Introduction . . . . . .
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`Topic I: Mathematics
`Systems of Units . . . .
`Energy, Work, and Power . . .
`Engineering Drawing Practice
`Algebra . . . .
`Linear Algebra .
`Vectors
`. . ...
`Trigonometry . .
`Analytic Geometry
`Differential Calculus .
`Integral Calculus . . .
`Differential Equations
`Probability and Statistical Analysis
`of Data . . . . . . . .
`Computer Mathematics . . . . . . .
`Numerical Analysis . . . . . . . . .
`Advanced Engineering Mathematics .
`
`Topic II: Theory
`Electromagnetic Theory .
`Electronic Theory . . . .
`Communication Theory .
`Acoustic and 'fransducer Theory
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`Topic Ill: Fields
`Electrostatics . . .
`Electrostatic Fields
`Magnetostatics . . .
`Magnetostatic Fields
`Electrodynamics . . .
`Maxwell's Equations.
`
`Topic IV: Circuit Theory
`DC Circuit Fundamentals .
`AC Circuit Fundamentals .
`Transformers . . . . . .
`Linear Circuit Analysis
`Transient Analysis .
`Time Response . . .
`Frequency Response
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`Topic V: Power-Generation
`Generation Systems . . . . . . .
`Three-Phase Electricity and Power
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`Topic VI: Power-Transmission
`Power Distribution
`. . . .
`Power Transformers . . . .
`Power Transmission Lines .
`Batteries and Fuel Cells . .
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`Topic VII: Power-Machinery
`Rotating DC Machinery
`Rotating AC Machinery . . . . .
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`Topic VIII: Power-Lightning
`Lightning Protection and Grounding
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`Topic IX: Measurement and Instrumentation
`Measurement and Instrumentation
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`Topic X: Electronics
`Electronic Components . . . . . . . . . . . . .
`Amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
`Pulse Circuits: Waveform Shaping and Logic
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`Topic XI: Computers
`Computer Hardware Fundamentals
`Computer Software Fundamentals
`Computer Architecture
`Digital Logic . . . . . . . . . . . .
`Logic Network Design .
`.
`. ... .
`Synchronous Sequential Networks
`Programming Languages: FORTRAN.
`Analog Logic Functions . . . . . . . . .
`Operating Systems, Networking Systems,
`Standards ..
`Digital Systems
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`. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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`Topic XII: Communications
`High-Frequency Transmission
`Antenna Theory . . . .
`Communication Links .
`Signal Formats . . . . .
`Signal Multiplexing ..
`Communications Systems and Channels
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`Topic XIII: Biomedical Systems
`Biomedical Electrical Engineering . . . . .
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`Topic XIV: Control Systems
`Analysis of Engineering Systems:
`Control Systems . . . . . . . .
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`Topic XV: · Electrical Materials
`Electrical Materials
`. . . . . . .
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`Topic XVI: Codes and Standards
`National Electrical Code
`.
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`. .. . . . . . 65-1
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`Topic XVII: Professional
`Engineering Economic Analysis
`Engineering Law . . . . . . . . .
`Engineering Ethics . . . . . . . .
`Electrical Engineering Frontiers
`Engineering Licensing in the United States .
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`Topic VIII: Support Material
`Appendices
`Glossary.
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`Index ...
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`Appendices
`Table of Contents
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`l.A Conversion Factors . . . . . . . . . . . .
`l.B Common SI Unit Conversion Factors ..
`8.A Mensuration of Two-Dimensional Areas
`8.B Mensuration of Three-Dimensional
`Volumes . . . . . . . . . . . .
`10.A Abbreviated Table of Indefinite
`Integrals . . . . . . . . . . . .
`11.A Laplace Transforms . . . . . . .
`12.A Areas Under the Standard Normal
`Curve . . . . . . . . . . . .
`15.A Gamma Function Values ..
`15.B Bessel Functions Jo and J 1 .
`15.C Properties of Fourier Series
`for Periodic Signals . . . .
`15.D Properties of Fourier Transform
`for Aperiodic Signals . . . . . .
`15.E Fourier Transform Pairs .... .
`15.F Properties of Laplace Transform .
`15.G Laplace Transforms .... ... .
`15.H Properties of Discrete-Time Fourier Series
`for Periodic Signals . . . . . . . .
`15.I Properties of Discrete-Time Fourier
`Transform for Aperiodic Signals
`15.J Properties of z-Transforms ... .
`15.K z-'11-ansforms . . . . . . . . . . . .
`17.A Room Temperature Properties of
`Silicon, Germanium, and
`Gallium Arsenide (at 300K)
`18.A Electromagnetic Spectrum . .
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`25.A Comparison of Electric
`and Magnetic Equations
`27.A Impedance of Series-Connected
`Circuit Elements
`. . . . . . .
`27.B Impedance of Parallel-Connected
`Circuit Elements
`. . . . . . . .
`29.A Two-Port Parameter Conversions
`30.A Resonant Circuit Formulas . . .
`37.A Electrical Characteristics of
`Multilayer, Steel-Reinforced,
`Bare Aluminum Conductors .
`43 .A Periodic Table of the Elements
`43.B Semiconductor Symbols
`.
`and Abbreviations
`.. . .
`45.A Standard Zener Diodes . . .
`56.A Smith Chart Impedance or
`Admittance Coordinates
`59.A Error Function Values ...
`64.A Periodic Table:
`Materials' Properties Summary
`65.A Comparison of Wire
`(and Sheet-Metal Gage) Diameters
`(Thickness) in Inches .
`65.B Conductor Ampacities
`. .
`65.C Conductor Properties ...
`65.D Conductor AC Properties
`66.A Standard Cash Flow Factors .
`66.B Factor Tables
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`F' I
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`Preface to the Sixth Edition
`
`The sixth edition of the Electrical Engineering Refer(cid:173)
`ence Manual is completely new, yet it owes much to its
`predecessors and to the outstanding guidance of Profes(cid:173)
`sional Publications, Inc.
`
`This text is written as a broad review of electrical engi(cid:173)
`neering design, analysis, and operational fundamentals .
`In choosing the subjects and preparing the contents,
`I was directed by the need for a comprehensive study
`guide for the newly developed Principles and Practice
`of Engineering (PE) examination in electrical and com(cid:173)
`puter engineering, as well as an all-inclusive reference
`book for both the practicing engineer and the under(cid:173)
`graduate electrical engineering student.
`
`This book strives to meet the needs of three groups.
`For PE candidates, it is an efficient resource for explor(cid:173)
`ing the exam topics systematically and exhaustively.
`For the practicing electrical or electronics engineer, it
`functions as a comprehensive reference, discussing all
`aspects of these fields in a realistic manner and incor(cid:173)
`porating the most common formulas and data. Finally,
`for the engineering student, it presents a thorough re(cid:173)
`view of the fundamentals of electrical engineering.
`
`The Reference Manual covers all the topics on the
`electrical and computer engineering PE exam, provid(cid:173)
`ing sufficient background information to preclude the
`necessity of referring to other texts. Additional sub(cid:173)
`jects not specifically covered on the exam but essential
`for full understanding of exam topics are explained as
`well. The mathematical, theoretical, and practical ap(cid:173)
`plications of each topic are explored, so the reader may
`focus on any or all of these areas.
`
`A number of features enhance the usefulness of the text
`itself. The introduction gives details on how to use this
`book efficiently. Lists of codes, handbooks, and refer(cid:173)
`ences recommended for additional study are provided.
`The means for accessing online updates (and errata) is
`given. Appendices are provided to exhibit mathemat(cid:173)
`ical, basic theoretical, and practical data. A glossary
`of common electrical terms is included. A comprehen(cid:173)
`sive index is provided to aid in the search for specific
`information.
`
`The sources used in assembling the content of this work
`include: (1) information on the electrical and computer
`PE exam made public by the National Council of
`Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES);
`(2) PE exam review course material published by the
`National Society of Professional Engineers; (3) elec(cid:173)
`trical engineering curricula at leading colleges and
`
`universities; ( 4) current literature in the field of electri(cid:173)
`cal engineering;
`(5)
`information on the numerous
`electrical engineering websites on the Internet; and (6)
`survey comments from those who have recently taken
`the PE exam and/or have purchased previous editions
`of this text.
`
`Changes from the previous edition are numerous. All
`are meant to enhance the enduring usefulness of the
`book. Here are some of the major differences between
`the fifth and sixth editions.
`
`• Mathematics chapters are added for those who
`need an extra review before moving on to the elec(cid:173)
`trical engineering information.
`
`• Theory and Fields topics are added, both to im(cid:173)
`prove readers' understanding of principles and
`to prepare them for potential changes to the PE
`exam structure.
`
`• Information from the fifth edition is completely
`rewritten to reflect the mindset of a practicing en(cid:173)
`gineer, and it is separated into generally smaller,
`more logical divisions.
`
`• The Power topic is expanded to include Genera(cid:173)
`tion Systems; Transmission and Distribution Sys(cid:173)
`tems; and Lightning Protection and Grounding.
`
`• The Electronics topic is updated to reflect the lat(cid:173)
`est advances.
`
`• The Computers topic is added. The Digital Sys(cid:173)
`tems information is expanded to include the basics
`of interfaces, protocols, and standards.
`
`• The Communications information is gathered
`into a single topic and expanded to reflect recent
`progress in the field.
`
`• A chapter on Biomedical Engineering is incorpo(cid:173)
`rated.
`
`• Sections on Electrical Materials, Law, Ethics, and
`Electrical Engineering Frontiers are added for com(cid:173)
`pleteness.
`
`• The National Electrical Code is addressed as a
`separate topic, and there is complete coverage of
`the 1999 NEC.
`
`• SI units are used, except where common practice
`dictates customary U.S. units (as in the National
`Electrical Code topic).
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`• Nomenclature used is consistent from chapter to
`chapter and with current SI system usage. Vary(cid:173)
`ing symbology is mentioned to minimize confusion
`when using other texts.
`
`you will still need a resource for electrical engineering
`information, either in your work or simply to satisfy the
`curiosity that makes us thinking humans. In both the
`exam and your career, I hope this book serves you well.
`
`• Topics and individual chapters are arranged in a
`logical, progressive manner appropriate to the new
`organization of the PE exam.
`
`The change in the electrical and computer engineering
`PE exam to a breadth-and-depth format is mirrored
`in this book. The Reference Manual is meant as a com(cid:173)
`pendium of the breadth of electrical engineering, provid(cid:173)
`ing the depth required in individual sections to enable
`engineers to gain a solid understanding of theory and
`practical applications.
`
`The scope of this book is beyond that of the PE exam,
`as it is intended to be. When the exam is complete,
`
`Should you find an error in this book, know that it is
`mine, and that I regret it. Beyond that, I hope two
`things happen. First, please let me know about it,
`either by using the "Errata" section on the PPI
`website at www.ppi2pass.com or by filling out the
`errata card found in this book. Second, I hope you
`learn something from the error-I know I will! I would
`appreciate constructive comments and suggestions for
`improvement, additional questions, and recommenda(cid:173)
`tions for expansion so that new editions or similar texts
`will more nearly meet the needs of future examinees.
`
`John A. Camara, PE
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`Codes, Handbooks, and References
`
`This edition of the Electrical Engineering Reference
`Manual is based on the following codes, standards, and
`references. The most current versions or editions avail(cid:173)
`able were used. However, the PE examination is not
`always based on the most currently available codes, as
`adoption by state and local controlling authorities often
`lags issuance by several years.
`
`The PPI website (www.ppi2pass.com) provides the
`dates of the codes, standards, and regulations on which
`NCEES has announced the current exams are based.
`Use this information to decide which editions of these
`books should be part of your exam preparation.
`
`The minimum recommended library for the electrical
`exam consists of this book, the National Electrical Code,
`a standard handbook of electrical engineering, and two
`textbooks that cover fundamental circuit theory (both
`electrical and electronic). Numerous textbooks cover(cid:173)
`ing basic electrical engineering topics are listed. These
`texts, or their equivalent (see the topics in brackets),
`should be used in preparation for the examination. Ad(cid:173)
`equate preparation, not an extensive portable library,
`is the key to success.
`
`Codes
`
`Code of Federal Regulations, Title 47- Telecommunica(cid:173)
`tions, Ch. 73-"Radio Broadcast Rules." 47CFR73.
`U.S. Government. 1
`
`National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. National Fire Pro(cid:173)
`tection Association.
`
`National Electric Safety Code, NESC.
`
`Standards Organizations of Interest:
`
`ANSI: American National Standards Institute
`
`EIA: Electronic Industries Alliance
`
`FCC: Federal Communications Commission
`
`IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
`
`ISA: Instrument Society of America
`
`ISO: International Organization for Standardization2
`
`NEMA: National Electrical Manufacturers Association
`
`1The chapters within this title of the Code of Federal Regulations
`are known as the FCC Rules.
`2ISO is not the acronym for the organization. Rather, "iso" is
`from the Greek word for "equal."
`
`Handbooks
`
`American Electrician's Handbook. Terrell Croft and
`Wilford I. Summers. McGraw-Hill.
`
`CRC Materials Science and Engineering Handbook.
`James F. Shackelford, William Alexander, and Jun S.
`Park, eds. CRC Press, Inc.
`
`Electronic Engineer's Handbook. Donald Christiansen,
`ed. McGraw-Hill.
`
`McGraw-Hill Internetworking Handbook. Ed Taylor.
`McGraw-Hill.
`
`National Electrical Code Handbook. Mark W. Earley,
`Joseph V. Sheehan, and John M. Caloggero. National
`Fire Protection Association.
`
`Standard Handbook for Electrical Engineers. Donald G.
`Fink and H. Wayne Beaty. McGraw-Hill.
`
`The Communications Handbook. Jerry D. Gibson, ed.
`CRC Press, Inc.
`
`The Computer Science and Engineering Handbook.
`Allen B. Tucker, Jr., ed. CRC Press, Inc.
`
`References
`
`CRC Standard Mathematical Tables. William H. Beyer,
`ed. CRC Press, Inc.
`
`McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical
`Terms. Sybil P. Parker, ed. McGraw-Hill.
`
`Schaum 's Outline Series (Electronics and Electrical
`Engineering). McGraw-Hill.
`
`The Internet for Scientists and Engineers, Brian J.
`Thomas. SPIE Press & IEEE Press.
`
`Texts
`
`An Introduction to Digital and Analog Integrated Cir(cid:173)
`cuits and Applications. Sanjit K. Mitra. Harper & Row,
`Publishers. [Digital Circuit Fundamentals]
`
`Applied Electromagnetics. Martin A. Plonus. McGraw(cid:173)
`Hill. [Electromagnetic Theory]
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`Introduction to Computer Engineering. Taylor L. Booth.
`John Wiley & Sons. [Computer Design Basics]
`Electrical Power Technology. Theodore Wildi. John
`Wiley & Sons. [Power Theory and Application]
`
`Linear Circuits. M.E. Van Valkenburg and B.K.
`Kinariwala. Prentice-Hall, Inc.
`[AC/DC Fundamen(cid:173)
`tals]
`
`Microelectronics. Jacob Millman. McGraw-Hill. [Elec(cid:173)
`tronic Fundamentals]
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`Introduction
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`Part 1:
`How to Use This Book
`
`QUICKSTART
`
`If you're the type who desires information distilled into
`concise, pointed bits and if you're ready to begin your
`studies, here's the paragraph for you:
`The chapters in this book are independent. The
`number of pages devoted to each chapter is ap(cid:173)
`proximately consistent with the emphasis given
`on the electrical and computer engineering Profes(cid:173)
`sional Engineering (PE) examination. The Math(cid:173)
`ematics, Theory, and Electrical Materials topics
`are primarily meant as background information
`for that quick review sometimes necessary to recall
`seldom-used information. The Appendices and
`Glossary are meant as quick references for com(cid:173)
`mon electrical information. The Professional top(cid:173)
`ics are to refine your professional engineering
`knowledge. You should focus your studies on the
`fundamentals. The fundamentals of electrical en(cid:173)
`gineering are covered in the Circuit Theory topic
`and those of electronic engineering are covered in
`the Electronics topic. The other topics complete
`the coverage of the exam, both current and pro(cid:173)
`posed. The index provides an excellent starting
`place for information searches. Commence study
`immediately, reviewing all examples and working
`all the problems in the companion volume, Prac(cid:173)
`tice Problems for the Electrical and Computer
`Engineering PE Exam. Start with your weakest
`areas and work toward your strongest. Review
`each week. Continue to study until the exam date.
`Remember to enjoy the learning process and revel
`in the knowledge gained. Good luck!
`
`However, if you're the type who desires a more thor(cid:173)
`ough review, with a deeper understanding of the PE
`exam before you begin your studies, the rest of this in(cid:173)
`troduction is for you.
`
`FOR THE PE CANDIDATE
`
`When you are preparing for the PE examination in elec(cid:173)
`trical and computer engineering, the following sugges(cid:173)
`tions may help.
`
`• Concentrate primarily on the fundamentals of
`electrical and electronic engineering, which are
`
`covered in the Circuit Theory and Electronics
`topics. Take time to review the principles of any
`problem you find difficult.
`• Use the subject index extensively. Every signif(cid:173)
`icant term, law, theorem, and concept has been
`indexed. If you don't recognize a term, look for it
`in the index.
`• Know which subjects in this book are not cov(cid:173)
`ered on the PE exam. Those chapters that are
`supportive do not cover exam subjects. They pro(cid:173)
`vide background for the other chapters, enhance
`understanding of fundamentals, and are useful fol(cid:173)
`lowing the exam for quick reference. (The exam
`subjects known at the time of this printing are
`provided in Table 2. These are subject to change;
`the most up-to-date information can be found on
`PPI's website (www.ppi2pass.com).)
`• Become intimately familiar with this book. This
`means knowing the order of the chapters, the
`approximate location of important figures and
`tables, what appendices are available, and so on.
`• Skim through a chapter and familiarize yourself
`with the subjects before starting the practice prob(cid:173)
`lems in the companion volume, Practice Problems
`for the Electrical and Computer Engineering PE
`Exam.
`• Experience in problem solving is the key to suc(cid:173)
`cess on the exam. Review examples and solve as
`many problems as possible in the Practice Prob(cid:173)
`lems manual. It's a good idea to begin with prob(cid:173)
`lems in your weakest areas and work into your
`strongest areas.
`• Use the answers to the practice problems to check
`your work. If your answer doesn't match the given
`solution, study the solution to determine why.
`• Some subjects appear in more than one chapter,
`and in more than one topic. Use the index liber(cid:173)
`ally to learn all there is to know about a particular
`subject.
`• The majority of this book uses SI units, except
`where customary U.S. (English) units are the stan(cid:173)
`dard, such as in the National Electrical Code.
`Some equations in the U.S. system use the term
`g /Ye· For calculations at standard gravity, the nu(cid:173)
`merical value of this fraction is 1.00. Therefore,
`it is necessary to incorporate this quantity only in
`problems with a nonstandard gravity, or when
`being meticulous with units.
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`FOR THE PRACTICING ENGINEER
`AND ENGINEERING STUDENT
`
`If you are a practicing engineer or an engineering major
`and you purchased this book as a general reference, the
`following suggestions and information may be of assis(cid:173)
`tance.
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`• The index is extensive and meant as the starting
`point for any specific information desired.
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`• The table of contents is similarly extensive and
`meant as the starting point for concept informa(cid:173)
`tion searches.
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`• The entire book is separated into interrelated top(cid:173)
`ics for the broad overview of a given area of electri(cid:173)
`cal engineering, if an introduction to a given topic
`is desired.
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`• The mathematics chapters can be used as quick
`reviews when working any engineering problems.
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`• The Advanced Engineering Mathematics chapter
`provides the minimum information necessary to
`understand the importance and use of various ad(cid:173)
`vanced mathematical concepts, in simple but ac(cid:173)
`curate terms. This should allow you to more fully
`comprehend and appreciate professional journal(cid:173)
`or engineering-focused presentations using such
`concepts without resorting to a complete review
`of undergraduate math texts.
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`• The Advanced Engineering Mathematics chapter
`is also meant as the starting point for delving more
`thoroughly into such concepts by providing defin(cid:173)
`ing terms and the names of often-used mathemat(cid:173)
`ical formulas. This is done to help you through
`those situations where you know you need more
`mathematical information but don't even know
`where to begin, what questions to ask, or what
`mathematical concept is involved.
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`• The Appendices and Glossary are meant as quick
`references for common electrical information.
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`This book is meant as a broad sweep of the fundamen(cid:173)
`tals of electrical engineering. Here you should find most
`topics and t erms you deal with daily, as well as many
`that you rarely encounter, all with enough depth of in(cid:173)
`formation that this book may be your first and last
`information stop. At the very least, you will find the
`term you are looking for, its relative place in the spec(cid:173)
`trum of electrical engineering, and enough information
`to perform a more intelligent search for details.
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`FOR THE INSTRUCTOR
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`The emphasis to be given to any exam topic can be
`deduced from the approximate percentage of problems
`on the exam (see Table 2) and the depth of coverage
`provided in this book.
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`Use the formulas, illustrations, and tables of data in the
`text to minimize chalkboard time. A void proofs and
`emphasize problem solution. The greater the number
`of problems solved, the higher the chances of success on
`the exam.
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`The practice problems in the companion volume Prac(cid:173)
`tice Problems for the Electrical and Computer Engineer(cid:173)
`ing PE Exam span the spectrum from quick-answer to
`in-depth probing of knowledge. The format is similar
`to that used on the exam. The quick-answer questions,
`which are given first in each chapter, are meant to en(cid:173)
`sure understanding of fundamentals and can be used for
`this purpose during review sessions. The more in-depth
`problems can be used as homework or timed questions.
`
`One possible review course format follows. The sessions
`are weekly, with the course lasting three months.
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`Table 1 Typical PE Review Course Format
`session subject covered
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`chapter(s)
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`1
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`Introduction to the PE Exam,
`Engineering Economics,
`Computer Mathematics
`2 DC Fundamentals
`3 AC Fundamentals
`4
`Linear Circuit Analysis
`5 Transient Analysis, Bode Plots
`Electronic Fundamentals
`6
`7 Amplifiers and Wave Shaping
`8 Digital Logic and Design
`Synchronous Sequential Networks,
`9
`Digital Systems, Computers
`10 Three-Phase Systems,
`Transformers, Rotating
`Machinery
`Instrumentation, Communication
`11
`12 National Electrical Code,
`Miscellaneous Topics and Review
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`13, 66, 70
`26
`27
`29
`30- 32
`43
`44, 45
`49, 50
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`48, 51, 55
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`34, 28, 36,
`39, 40
`42, 57- 61
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`Part 2: Everything You
`Ever Wanted to Know
`About the PE Exam
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`This book focuses on the topics covered in the electrical
`and computer engineering PE exam. Topics not on the
`exam are included to provide the necessary background,
`and to enhance understanding of the fundamental con(cid:173)
`cepts. Any review should focus on the topics covered
`and omit topics not covered. The fundamentals are in
`the Circuit Theory topic and the Electronics topic.
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`WHAT IS THE FORMAT OF THE PE EXAM?
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`The NCEES PE examination in electrical and computer
`engineering consists of two four-hour sessions separated
`by a one-hour lunch period. The exam is structured
`in a "breadth-and-depth" format, and all questions are
`multiple-choice. In the four-hour morning session, all
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`Among the Topics Covered
`Background: Mathematics, General Theory
`Computers: Hardware & Software Fundamentals,
`Fields: Electrostatics, Magnetostatics,
`Architecture, Digital Logic, Logic Network
`Electrodynamics
`Design, Operating Systems, Digital Systems
`Circuit Theory: DC/AC Fundamentals,
`Communications: High-Frequency Transmission,
`Transformers, Linear Circuit Analysis,
`Links, Signal Formats & Multiplexing,
`Time & Frequency Response
`Systems & Channels
`Power: Generation, Transmission, Rotating
`Control Systems
`M sesthiescsi ‘ati
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`Electronics: Components, Amplifiers,
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`The Electrical Engineering Reference Manual is the most complete
`exam reference and study guide available for the breadth-and-depth
`Electrical and Computer PE examination. Seventy chapters offer in-
`depth review of subject areaslikely to appear on the exam. More than
`370 solved sample problems demonstrate how toarrive at solutions
`most efficiently. Hundreds ofkey tables, charts, and graphs put
`essential information at your fingertips. And when you take this book
`into the exam, where time means everything, the comprehensive index
`and glossary will help you find what you need quickly andeasily.
`This Reference Manualand its companion publication, Practice
`Problemsfor the Electrical and Computer Engineering PE Exam, are
`part of PPI’s best-selling exam review series, used by over 800,000
`engineersto preparefortheir licensing exams,
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`About the Author
`John A. Camara holds PElicenses in both electrical and nuclear engineering. Heis a retired U.S. Navy
`lieutenant commanderandis currently an associate technical fellow with The Boeing Company. In the
`Navy, he served as a nuclear-trained electrical engineer and submarineofficer. Mr. Camarareceived his
`BSin electrical and computer engineering/materials science and engineering from the University of
`California at Davis and his MSin space systemsfrom the Florida Institute of Technology.
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