Electronics Project Management and Design

9780130127297

0130127299

The primary goal of this text is to better prepare electronics students for their first job and to supply them with the practical tools that will enhance their ability to perform. The text was developed using the author's industry and teaching experience, and it has been class-tested for over two years by the author. Key Features and Benefits: The information is discussed as an actual design project is completed. This project is used as an ongoing example throughout the text. Each chapter begins with an introduction highlighting the topics to be covered, including in-chapter examples, and containing end-of-chapter summaries and problems to check for understanding. The text covers a six-step process for solving engineering problems that provides a logical sequence for students to follow when they develop a project in the electronics field. A free 120-day evaluation version of Microsoft Project 2000 is packaged with each text. Readers have an opportunity to practice using Microsoft Project with chapter exercises, enabling them to become conversant with this powerful project management software tool.