Ee Definition and 524 Threads

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    EE - Building Boolean Algebra using CMOS Gates

    Homework Statement Sketch a CMOS logic circuit that realizes the function Y = AB + A'B'. This is called the equivalence or coincidence function. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution The top is connected to Vcc... Is this correct? I'm learning this on my own and...
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    What Are the Benefits of Studying Both EE and Physics in Undergraduate Programs?

    The school I'm looking into for undergraduate studies (McGill University) offers both a Physics major with EE minor and an EE major with Physics minor. If you take the EE minor, you aren't accredited. I am planning on probably continuing with my education until at least a master's degree, but I...
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    Schools EE Graduate School (too early to think about it?)

    I currently am a sophomore EE student and I'm thinking ahead to grad school. Right now my GPA is at a 3.85 and will hopefully be >3.9 at the end of this academic year. Next year I plan to begin doing research (my school has a very good program for letting undergrads do research), and I have...
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    Schools Is UC Berkeley's EE Grad School a Good Fit for Microwave Engineering?

    UC Berkeley EE Grad School!? I was going to apply to UC Berkeley's graduate school of electrical enginering, but when I went on their website and looked up the type of research they are doing over there, I was surprised to find out that they are barely doing any RF/microwave or optics research...
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    Programs I want to lern EE, but can not major in it.

    I am majoring in applied math, but i would like to learn some EE, and maybe get a job as an engineer if i can. My question is, what are the most important EE classes, the ones that i should take as electives in order to be a competent engineer, or atleast the ones that i need to know in order to...
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    Courses Finishing BS in physics, take EE courses?

    I am getting a BS in Physics in december, but due to financial constraints I can't be in school much longer. Need advice on what to do. I transferred to this university and left some electrical courses behind because of the transfer cap unfortunately. I wonder at the close of my academic...
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    [EE - Signals] Question about Discrete-Time Impulse/Discrete-Time Delta

    Quick question about a discrete unit impulse. If I were to draw delta[n+1], at ... etc n = -2 ... the point would be at location: 0 n = -1 ... the point would be at location: 1 n = 0 ... the point would be at location: 0 n = 1 ... the point would be at location: 0 n = 2...
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    [EE - Signals] Verify my unit-step work

    Homework Statement For the top example: x(t) = u(t+1) - 2u(t-1) + u(t-3) For the bottom example: x(t) = (t+1)*u(t-1) - t*u(t) - u(t-2) The example asked for a sketch, so sorry if my drawings aren't to scale. Homework Equations Unit step: u(t-t_0)... * if t_0 is positive...
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    What are some recommended textbooks for an introductory EE course?

    Hi all. I'm taking an introductory EE course this semester which will cover the following topics. Just for clarification, this is my 1st year at university. The following is the syllabus for the course: My professor recommended these 2 textbooks for the course, but I checked Amazon.com...
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    Advice on UG Courses for EE Major & Internships

    Hi all -- I'm currently going to be a junior this fall majoring in Electrical Engineering. I will graduate in 2009. I have a question regarding my future career path, maybe some of you know some answers: 1) Should I take some business courses during my undergraduate years? How essential is...
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    Programs EE CS expert help - CE major but want RF background

    Hi everyone, It is so nice to have such as website to provide people(me) with some very good advice from expert in the field. First of all, thank you for reading/replying my post. I'm going to be 3rd CE student in sept 07, however, I was in EE during 2nd year, I changed to CE because I want...
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    Can I Pursue a Career in EE with a Bachelor's Degree in Physics?

    I am entering my first year of physics as an undergrad next month and I was wondering, with a BSc in physics, is it possibly to pursue EE as a graduate student, and then get employed in that field. I realize that with a physics major, I will not be very employable and will likely have to go to...
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    Books containing several common place EE designs

    I'm looking for a book that has a collection of ELECTRONIC design varying from transistor amplifiers and other such circuits that we should be able to learn from for a design perspective. Any help?
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    Schools Is a Thesis Required for a Master's in EE? How Does the Grad School System Work?

    How does Grad School EE work? I don't want to go for a PhD, and I've been hearing about a Masters without a thesis option? I just want to take the courses and not really do any research. I'm kind of confused on how the system works. Also, if I go the route where I don't have to do a thesis (if...
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    Pursuing a Ph.D. in Applied Math & Bachelors/Masters in EE Simultaneously?

    Is it possible and/or likely to pursue a ph.d in applied mathematics and at the same time pick up a bachelors in EE? What about a masters in EE after that 2nd bachelors while still in a applied math ph.d program?
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    Schools Pursuing a Masters in Aerospace Eng with an EE Background?

    Im currently working on my BS in EE. After I graduate, I would like to enter the field and see what it's like, then go for my masters. So, a few questions: 1) If I decide that I do want to get my masters, would it be feasible to get a MS in Aerospace Eng, with an EE background? 2) Let's...
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    Advice: EE to work in Aviation Industry

    Hi, I am currently an EE and soon will be entering the workforce. My primary goal is to work for Boeing/Sikorsky/etc... for those of you that are in the industry or know of it -- what courses are absolutely crucial to succeed? Obviously, the EE fundametals, such as circuit design, signals and...
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    Programs Choosing a major physics versus EE

    Hi. PS--this will be a long post. A year ago, I posted here under a topic which went something like "physics after electrical engineering". At the time, I was getting into an undergraduate program in Electrical Engineering. I have just finished my first year and will be entering my second...
  19. WolfOfTheSteps

    Programs EE with Pure Math Minor - Which Math Sequence is best?

    Hello everyone, I'm an EE undergraduate and I'm specializing in Signals and Systems. I'm also minoring in pure math. So, in the fall I have to begin a 3-quarter sequence in one of the following math subjects: Abstract Algebra Real Analysis Probability Each of these subjects...
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    Programs Very bad sophomore year for an EE major

    Right now I am doing very bad in a few courses, ones that count too. I failed Hon. Calc 3 last semester and now I am failing two more courses, Circuit Theory II and Logic Works this semester. I am going to end up deleting these grades and retaking them. I know that I can get atleast a B...
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    Ee student in university of michigan

    hey can i talk with any ee student of university of michigan...:rolleyes:
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    What Books Help Prepare for EE Job Interviews?

    I'm almost into my senior year to get my EE degree, I was looking to get ready for my job interviews by reviewing my old courses, I was thinking of purchasing one or more book that will simply review(just for me to remember) topics in EE that can be asked in an interview, I heard the art of...
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    EE Field Experience vs. GPA for Softmore Year Internship

    I have about 4-5 (1 summer break/1 winter break) months experience in the Power Utilites field doing entry level work. My GPA is over 3.0 (can't tell you for sure because I still need to delete a 4 credit F:frown: ; Calc 3 Hon). How would I compare against some one with no EE work exp however...
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    Physics vs. EE: Which Requires More Work and Commitment?

    Just out of curiosity, which is generally "harder"? By harder I mean the amount of work and required commitment.
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    Which EE Specialization is In Demand and Rewarding?

    In your opinion what are the top specializations of EE that are in demand. What is the hardest to get into and yet most rewarding? I've taken some introductory courses in the following subjects and done pretty well. Right now I see myself going into Analog but I am so interested in RF. Is RF...
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    Programs Dual degree in EE and physics with minors in math and chemistry?

    Ludicrous? Would this look good on a resume when I go to apply to grad schools for solid state physics? I will have a 3.5 GPA (hopefully), REU experience and hopefully decent GRE scores. I'll be a member of eta kappa nu (EE honors society), and sigma pi sigma (physics honors society) and...
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    EE or CE: Making a Major Decision in my 2nd Year

    I really don't know which major to take; Electrical E or Computer Engineering? When someone says take one you like the most, how would I know which one I like the most if I never worked in that field. I am in my common 2nd year of EE/CE. After this year I have to declare my major, please what...
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    EE and Management: Is it Useful?

    Hey everyone. Just want to run something by people here...I'm a sophomore in Electrical Engineering, and love it (even though it's hard), and recently a friend of mine told me that he was minoring in Management along with EE, and that seemed really odd to me, because they seem unrelated, but he...
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    Do You Need a Laptop for EE Studies?

    Did anyone have a Laptop and acutally use it while studying EE? Maybe you had a laptop because you thought you needed it or maybe you had some money and bought it, although you didn't need it. Please, could you tell me is it needed or worthwhile to have a Laptop while being a student in EE...
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    Is Electrical Engineering Employment as Stressful as Schooling?

    Hey everyone. This might be kind of a weird question, but something I've been thinking about. I'm in my second year of Electrical Engineering, talking basic Circuits courses, diff.Eq, and a Digital Design class, and I have to say, classes are wicked hard. I guess I expected this, but I did very...
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    CCIE Salary vs EE Salary: Why the Difference?

    I was a bit surprised to find that the salary of a CCIE is twice the salary of an EE, how come that the Engineers who are designing the routes at Cisco are getting far more less paid than the people who operate them. Is there any logical explanation for this ?:bugeye:
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    Have digital video product idea, need EE help

    Hello, I am not an student, engineer or businessman, just a digital video hobbyist/wannabe filmmaker with an idea for a digital video product, that in my uneducated opinion, would be easy to engineer. I am looking for a person (student or otherwise) with decent knowledge of the U.S. version...
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    Schools EE jobs that pay for grad school

    Is it pretty common for companies that hire Electrical and Computer engineers to pay for their employees to go to grad school. It seems like many companies would pay for EE's with bachelors degrees to go to grad school as long as the employee signs something saying they will work for that...
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    Maximizing Your EE Education: Honors, Internships, and Minors

    Hey everyone. School's about to start, and I talked to my advisor a little bit. I'm going to be having some extra classes in the next couple years (I'm a second year Electrical Engineering student), and I was wondering if anyone has any advice: One thing he mentioned is the Honors program. He...
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    What does it take to get in an elite EE program?

    Hey everyone. I've been doing some thinking about grad school, and I have a question. I'm an undergrad in Electrical Engineering, and I plan on going to grad school after I graduate. There are three school that have alway been kind of my "dream" schools to go to do (MIT, Caltech, or...
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    It was not hard because I was a girl in EE

    Electrical Engineering Program was very, very hard. Six courses per semester, it was suicidal but manageable. I could not imagine that it was going to be so dificult in my first year of engineering program. Not many students are left in the program. I was a top student in high school but...
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    Choosing Between EE and EC: Expert Advice for Confused Engineers

    I am bit confused with choosing an appropiate engg branch as there is no provision to change from one branch to another after joining Electrical & Electronics (EE) & Electronics & Communication (EC), which is more interesting anyone please help me in choosing one.
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    Who Can Help with My Electrical Engineering Questions for a Fee?

    I am willing to pay whoever can help me answer 13 specific questions spread in four different topics in Electrical Engineering. Please answer if anyone is interested.
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    What Should Electrical Engineering Students Learn Over Summer?

    I am an electrical engineering student.I need your advice on what should i learn or so in summer to make myself a better electrical engineer and give more credit to my CV like what to learn other than college courses(ex:networking,programming...certifications) and what kind of training should i...
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    Becoming an EE: Advice from Experienced Professionals | PF Guide

    Although I have only read about half of Zapper Z's thread on how to become a physicist, I have thoroughly enjoyed it. And I am glad to see that MathWonk has started a similar thread for aspiring mathematicians. I think that PF should have one of these guides for all the fields discussed on...
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    Solid-State EE: Job Market & MS/PHD Prospects

    Anyone in here work in the solid-state area of EE? What do people that focus on solid-state do after they graduate? Is the job market okay? I am thinking about focusing on the solid-state area of EE for my MS/PHD. Any help would great.
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    Time Allocation for CS & EE Assignments

    I would like to know if I am given an assignment, how can I determine the ideal amount of time I should allocate to it. My program is a combination of Computer Science, and Electrical Engineering. I am assigned programming assignments, as well as problem solving assignments.
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    Physics QM vs EE QM for MSEE: Which is Better?

    I had posted before about my background, I am pursuing a BS in computer science and computer engineering, and will soon probably enter the MS electrical engineering program at my university - after that I am unsure whether to pursue a PhD in physics, electrical engineering, or another field. So...
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    Freshman EE student seeking advice

    Well finals just finished and I am pretty sure that I did pretty well over all except for my Honors Physics II course. I wanted to get advice about this. My final grade for the semester just came in for Physics II and its a C+. I thought I was going to do worse but the scale greatly helped...
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    Is Balancing Work and Electrical Engineering Studies Feasible?

    First and foremost I'm a newbie on here and just registered today but have been visiting for a while and find a lot of you guys very helpful. I registed because I wanted some advice on my current situation. I am an EE student who went to Community College for the first year and half and...
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    Programs EE Major - what math should I focus on?

    I just changed my major to EE (actually last semester). I was previously a comp sci major. While in CS I took calc I, II, discrete math, then calc III and linear algebra. I hated math when I took up to discrete math. I always just wanted to solve the problems on the computer. It wasn't until...
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    Courses Final Year EE Courses: Impact on Job Market

    Hi, I am entering my final year of school here in Western New york. I will be graduating with an EE degree. I am curious as to what role the courses you take your final year play in what field of study you get into afterwards. I plan on taking a MEMS class, lasers and optoelectronics, and maybe...
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    Electrical Engineering or Theoretical Physics: Which Is Right for a Math Lover?

    Hello everyone! I'm in 12th grade and having trouble finally deciding what to choose between Electrical Engineering and Theoretical Physics. My real problem is that I love Math and Physics and false modesty apart, I think I'm good at it.( I haven't entered into University yet but presently I...
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    From Technician to EE: Transitioning to Electrical Engineering

    Hi, Right now I am (almost) a telecommunications technician which I have taken a 2 year course for at my local university. We have studied many things such as analogue, digital, microprocessor, and wireless circuits. We've built and designed BJT & mosfet amps, worked with arrays of digital...
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    EE Summer Internship: Interview Tips for Juniors at Kenworth Trucking

    Hello, not sure if I should post this here or in the Academic forum. Seems like most of those posts were for physics. Anyway. I have an interview tomorrow with Kenworth Trucking company in Kirkland, WA. I am a junior Electrical/Computer Engineer at Seattle University. The application was...
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