Circuits, Signals and Systems

Siebert, William McC

ISBN 10: 0070572909 / ISBN 13: 9780070572904

Published by McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math, 1985

Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 2.75. Seller Inventory # G0070572909I5N01

Synopsis:

Based on a series of lectures developed by the author for a course he has taught at MIT for over 20 years, the book gives students a solid, practical understanding of signal and systems principles, issues, and tools. This book features a wealth of examples, problems, and laboratory exercises to illustrate how the theory in the lectures is applied to actual engineering science.

Review: As one of the standard undergraduate texts in signals and linear systems theory, this manual is geared toward an advanced undergraduate student with a strong background in calculus and a previous introductory course in differential equations. The author uses a circuit analysis framework to introduce several key ideas such as state-space descriptions of differential and difference equations, Laplace and z-transforms, continuous-time and discrete-time Fourier transforms, and sampling, filtering, and modulation schemes. Through enthusiastic prose and numerous worked-out examples, Siebert conveys his intuitive feel for the meaning behind the mathematics as well as a deep familiarity with electrical engineering applications of the theory. The book is fast-paced and challenging, but not overly terse. This text is perfect for a student and an excellent reference (as well as an enjoyable read) for practicing engineers and academics.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Circuits, Signals and Systems
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math
Publication Date: 1985
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fair
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket