Electronics or 4th Generation R and D

Electronics: Project Management and Design

Author: D Joseph Stadtmiller

The primary goal of this text is to better prepare electronics students for their first job, supplying them with the practical tools that will enhance their ability to perform. The text was developed using the author's industry and teaching experience.

Key Features and Benefits:

• The text covers a six-step process for solving engineering problems that provides a logical sequence for students to follow while completing electronics projects.
• Design requirements and methods of printed circuit board design and component selection are presented.
• Concurrent engineering and good project management techniques are emphasized throughout the text.
• Electrical noise and ambient temperature effects on electronic circuits are explored in detail.
• All of these topics are discussed as an actual design project is completed as an ongoing example throughout the text.

Table of Contents:

1. The Project Environment.


2. Managing Electronic Development Projects.


3. Approval Agencies.


4. The Six Steps.


5. Step One: Research and Gathering Information.


6. Step Two: Define the Problem (Develop Design Specifications).


7. Step Three: Develop a Solution Plan (Project Scheduling).


8. Step Four: Execution (The Preliminary Design).


9. Step Four: Execution (Component Selection).


10. Step Four: Execution (The Design Breadboard).


11. Step Four: Execution (Prototype Development).


12. Step Five: Verify the Solution (The Design Verification).


13. Step Six: Conclusion (Design Improvements and Project Performance Monitoring).


Appendix A. Component Reference Information.


Appendix B. Test Equipment.


Appendix C. Miscellaneous Contact Information.

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4th Generation R and D: Managing Knowledge, Technology, and Innovation

Author: William L Miller

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