Electronic Instrument Design: Architecting for the Life Cycle

While integrating engineering principles with real applications from a systems perspective, this book provides a framework for developing electronic instrumentation, from hand-held devices to consoles. It offers practical design solutions, describes the interactions, trade-offs, and priorities encountered and then gives specific examples. Written accessibly and comprehensively, Electronic Instrument Design is intended for the practitioner in the field, and serves as a handy reference for practicing engineers. While the focus is on projects mostly found in medium-sized companies, many of the principles presented apply to larger companies as well. About The Author: Kim R. Fowler Applications Engineer, Ixthos, Inc., USA Table Of Contents: Preface Acknowledgments Abbreviations Systems Engineering Architecting and Engineering Judgment Documentation The Human Interface Packaging and Enclosures Grounding and Shielding Circuit Design Circuit Layout Power Cooling Software Debugging and Testing Integration, Production, and Logistics Appendix A Outline of Milestones and Documents for Developing Electronic Instruments Appendix B Design Review Checklists Appendic C Software Design Tools Index Special Features: Focuses on practical application of engineering principles, creating an excellent reference for engineers in diverse fields Includes numerous examples and case studies, offering practical design solutions