Getting mixed signals in your signals and systems course? The concepts covered in a typical signals and systems course are often considered by engineering students to be some of the most difficult to master. Thankfully, Signals & Systems For Dummies is your intuitive guide to this tricky course, walking you step–by–step through some of the more complex theories and mathematical formulas in a way that is easy to understand. From Laplace Transforms to Fourier Analyses, Signals & Systems For Dummies explains in plain English the difficult concepts that can trip you up. Perfect as a study aid or to complement your classroom texts, this friendly, hands–on guide makes it easy to figure out the fundamentals of signal and system analysis. Serves as a useful tool for electrical and computer engineering students looking to grasp signal and system analysis Provides helpful explanations of complex concepts and techniques related to signals and systems Includes worked–through examples of real–world applications using Python, an open–source software tool, as well as a custom function module written for the book Brings you up–to–speed on the concepts and formulas you need to know Signals & Systems For Dummies is your ticket to scoring high in your introductory signals and systems course. INDICE: Introduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Signals and Systems 7 Chapter 1: Introducing Signals and Systems 9 Chapter 2: Brushing Up on Math 29 Chapter 3: Continuous–Time Signals and Systems 51 Chapter 4: Discrete–Time Signals and Systems 77 Part II: Exploring the Time Domain 97 Chapter 5: Continuous–Time LTI Systems and the Convolution Integral 99 Chapter 6: Discrete–Time LTI Systems and the Convolution Sum 119 Chapter 7: LTI System Differential and Difference Equations in the Time Domain 149 Part III: Picking Up the Frequency Domain 163 Chapter 8: Line Spectra and Fourier Series of Periodic Continuous–Time Signals 165 Chapter 9: The Fourier Transform for Continuous–Time Signals and Systems 191 Chapter 10: Sampling Theory 219 Chapter 11: The Discrete–Time Fourier Transform for Discrete–Time Signals 241 Chapter 12: The Discrete Fourier Transform and Fast Fourier Transform Algorithms 263 Part IV: Entering the s– and z–Domains 283 Chapter 13: The Laplace Transform for Continuous–Time 285 Chapter 14: The z–Transform for Discrete–Time Signals 307 Chapter 15: Putting It All Together: Analysis and Modeling Across Domains 327 Part V: The Part of Tens 343 Chapter 16: More Than Ten Common Mistakes to Avoid When Solving Problems 345 Chapter 17: Ten Properties You Never Want to Forget 351 Index 355
- ISBN: 978-1-118-47581-2
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 384
- Fecha Publicación: 21/06/2013
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés