Electronic troubleshooting /
by Daniel R. Tomal, Aram S. Agajanian, University of Rochester.
- 4th edition.
- xxii, 458 pages : illustrations, figures, tables.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Foreword -- E. Acknowledgments -- F. Introduction -- G. Trademarks -- 1. Principles of troubleshooting -- Problem-solving analysis -- Circuit faults -- Troubleshooting methods -- Safety considerations -- Testing basic components -- Semiconductors -- Integrated circuits -- Electron tubes -- Ultracapacitors -- Inductors -- Self-examination -- Questions and problems -- 2. Electronic test instruments -- General considerations -- Multimeter, vom, fet multimeter, and dmm -- Oscilloscope -- Specialized test instruments -- Using test probes -- Self-examination -- Question and problems -- 3. Troubleshooting electric motors and generators -- Fundamentals -- Types of motors -- Types of generators -- Motor repair -- Generator repair -- Preventive maintenance -- Self-examination -- Questions and problems -- 4. Troubleshooting industrial controls -- Fundamentals -- Types of controllers -- Repair and testing procedures -- Preventive maintenance -- Self-examination -- Questions and problems -- 5. Troubleshooting residential, commercial, and wireless communication systems -- Fundamentals -- Electric wiring circuit repair -- Lighting and control system repair -- Tv distribution system repair -- Fiber-optic communications repair -- Preventive maintenance -- Self-examination -- Questions and problems -- 6. Troubleshooting radio and television -- Am fundamentals -- Fm fundamentals -- Fm multiplex fundamentals -- Tv transmitter and receiver fundamentals -- Radio troubleshooting -- Black-and-white crt tv monitor troubleshooting -- Color crt tv monitor troubleshooting -- Hd, uhd, and smart televisions -- Hd, uhd, and smart television troubleshooting -- Preventive maintenance -- Self-examination -- Questions and problems -- 7. Troubleshooting digital circuits -- Analog and digital circuits -- Troubleshooting techniques -- Opens and shorts -- Installation and replacement of an ic chip -- Troubleshooting equipment for digital circuits -- Self-examination -- Questions and problems -- 8. Troubleshooting combinational and sequential digital circuits -- Flip-flops -- Decoders and encoders -- Shift registers and troubleshooting -- Counters -- Digital-to-analog converters and analog-to-digital converters -- Troubleshooting systems with synchronous logic -- Buffers -- Multiplexers and demultiplexers -- Self-examination -- Questions and problems -- 9. Troubleshooting microprocessor-based systems -- Introduction to microprocessors and microprocessor-based systems -- Parts of a microprocessor system -- Troubleshooting a microprocessor-based system -- Hardware and software troubleshooting scenarios -- Identifying hardware and software problems -- Microprocessor fundamentals -- Troubleshooting tools for a microprocessor system -- Preventive maintenance -- Self-examination -- Questions and problems -- 10. Troubleshooting biomedical equipment -- Electrical safety and safety equipment -- Defibrillators -- Ecg systems -- Eeg systems -- Hemodialysis machines and troubleshooting -- Mri machines and troubleshooting -- Ultrasound machines -- X-ray machines and troubleshooting -- Self-examination -- Questions and problems -- 11. Computer networking and network devices -- Introduction to networking -- Network topologies -- Communication media -- Network architecture and ethernet technology -- Network devices -- Osi model -- Tcp/ip protocol suite -- Ip addressing -- Subnetting -- Router and ios commands -- Routing protocols -- Switches and vlans -- Troubleshooting networks -- Network troubleshooting through osi layers -- Network troubleshooting example using a flowchart -- Troubleshooting example for routers -- Preventive maintenance -- Self-examination -- Questions and problems -- 12. Troubleshooting embedded microprocessor systems -- Embedded systems -- Data sheet information for the troubleshooter and system documentation -- Troubleshooting comparison of microcontroller- to microprocessor-based systems -- Timing diagrams for a microprocessor -- Timing diagrams for an embedded processor or microcontroller -- Waveforms from real test instruments -- Other programmable devices -- Raspberry pi -- Preventive maintenance -- Self-examination -- Questions and problems -- A. Appendix a: motor troubleshooting guide -- B. Appendix b: motor control troubleshooting guide -- C. Appendix c: radio and stereo troubleshooting guide -- D. Appendix d: dvd player troubleshooting -- E. Appendix e: antenna television troubleshooting -- F. Appendix f: generator troubleshooting guide -- G. Appendix g: general troubleshooting guide -- H. Appendix h: testing ultracapacitors guide -- Setup -- Charge -- Discharge -- Safety considerations -- I. Appendix i: troubleshooting acronyms -- J. Appendix j: using router commands for troubleshooting -- K. Appendix k: using switch commands for troubleshooting -- L. Appendix l: troubleshooting function keys -- M. Answers to self-examinations -- Chapter 1 -- Chapter 2 -- Chapter 3 -- Chapter 4 -- Chapter 5 -- Chapter 6 -- Chapter 7 -- Chapter 8 -- Chapter 9 -- Chapter 10 -- Chapter 11 -- Chapter 12.
The book uniquely blends traditional electrical theory and components with modern networking and electronic technology. Chapter-ending questions and problems test your understanding of the topics discussed. Filled with tables, charts, illustrations, graphs, and flowcharts, this is a must-have manual for anyone who works with electronics--at home or on the job--