Publisher's Synopsis
This book is an introduction to good engineering practice and is essential reading for all electrical and electronic engineers seeking professional accreditation.;It covers the properties, behaviour, fabrication and use of materials and components relevant to electronic engineering, across the fields of computers, digital systems, instrumentation and control.;Aimed at students on degree and diploma courses, it discusses engineering practice in relation to important topics such as reliability and maintainability, heat management and parasitic electrical effects, environmental influences, testing and safety.;This book should be of interest to junior undergraduate/diploma students of electrical and electronic engineering, especially those seeking professional accreditation.