Electrical engineering Definition and 625 Threads

So I graduated in undergrad in May 2008 with a BS in EE. I went directly into a PhD program with full funding. I put in a year and did decent in my classes and my research. But I didn't enjoy my research and I wasn't doing as well in my classes as I had hoped. I decided to take a leave of...

Which calculator do you think is suitable? I want Complex Matrix Solving and other aspescts of electrical engineering that requires handling complex numbers such as hyperbolic functions with complex arguments. Further more, Entering User Program (preferably through a computer) and a graphic...

Well, I have decided to pull off a drastic 180º career wise and next year I will stop working as a lawyer in order to pursue a degree in engineering, however, I'm very confused in choosing between these two disciplines, so I'll just throw some general info about me as well as some pros and cons...

Homework Statement Using Nodal analysis, find Vo in the circuit of Fig. 3.56 http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/7080/74830694.png Homework Equations 1. KCL and KVL 2. Supernode? The Attempt at a Solution http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/8250/16133010.png Hi, I'm...

Hi Folks, I didn't know exactly where to put this post, so if it's in the wrong section, I apologize. On to it then. I'm in my final year in EE, and I want to work on a project that let's me become comfortable with RF/Communications concepts commonly run into in industry. I was...

I want to save the world and have job security, flexibility, and fun while doing it. Environmental Engineering or Electrical Engineering? Thanks B

Dear friends, I am here to give you a snapshot of my status, and ask for some guidance. I am about to finish my bachelors in EE from University of Toronto. I have a really bad university track record. I failed first year, then went on vacation for another year out of frustration, came back...

Hello all, I'm trying to decide whether or not I'd be interested in pursuing a specialized Electrical Engineering degree in one of the many offered "Focus Areas" at my university, but I'm not sure which one best suits me. I have a tough time deiciding which focus area to pursure because as...

Hello, We recently learned in mathematics the Laplace transform. But we didn't actually use it to solve circuits yet. I took things at my own hand and tried to figure out what's the point of Laplace transform. I figured out all that frequency and time stuff. But here is the thing. If...

Is it just to make it more likely that their creativity will make use of what computers can do? Am I correct in thinking that programming computers is not part of an electrical engineer's job description?

Hello, I'll be studying electrical engineering in September and I would like to know how can I get a step ahead. How to get ready? Should I review my physics (electricity and magnetism) notes? Or should I start reading new material(can you tell me which books to read). Can you please tell...

So this is a pretty general question regarding the cut-off frequency for any filter. In my study of filters, I've come across certain equations that the book gives for wc. For example, Low/High Pass filters have wc = 1/(RC) or R/L, and Bandpass/stop filters have the center frequency wo^2 =...

1. Hi. The question I am trying to work out is Question 6 part (v). I'm stuck for a solution to the question. I know that it involves the use of the forumula for resistance and possibly is a potential dividers questions. I don't know quite where to start and I don't understand the following...

I have been out of school for the past 10 years, and have returned to resume my coursework in electrical engineering (I changed majors from engineering physics). I have not taken ANY electrical engineering core classes yet, so I am starting from the beginning with the major classes. I have...

Hey guys Basically this is my first project of this type so I am a bit new to everything, all i really know is basic electrical circuits etc i learned in school and self taught stuff I've looked up, apart from that computers are as close as I've gotten! So basically I am an airsofter - and...

So in a question I have to find out what's the "max power" that can be spread around a circuit without causing any damage to the resistor. So, unsure what "max power" means, I googled "max power" and ended up with many images and resources of Homer Simpson, half naked girls and cars, with no...

What specialty has more stability and a better job outlook in Electrical engineering! Test or Design

Homework Statement http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a45/bahester9/opamps1.jpg Homework Equations I know I can use KCL to solve at a node if I was looking for like a voltage. But I'm not sure really about the current, Ix. The Attempt at a Solution I know that Ix has to somehow be...

hello everybody, not sure if this is the right place but I'm an eetech (I'm in my third year) and i was wondering if there are any kind of certifications or languages or anything for me to bring to the table that would look good to a potential employer. Thanks for reading...cheers

Hello! Recently I have been accepted at Penn State and I narrowed my choices for a major down to two options (Physics or Electrical Engineering) and for the life of me I don't know what to do or to who to go for advice. I've been visiting Penn State and both of the PhDs there love me so that's...

Hello, this question may have been asked a lot of times, and I'm sorry if it bothers you, but oh well.. I am in my 2nd year of Electrical Engineering undergraduate, got 1 year left. I have always been very interested in physics (particularly astrophysics) and mathematics . Do you think it is...

i am on my first year in a University whereas i will be having my associate Degree in Mecanical and Electrical but i don't know where to specialise on in my BSc. i am good on both and its like i will say today i will do Mechanics and the next week i will say Mechanics. the problem is; i don't...

hey guys, I am taking my first electrical engineering class which is circuit analysis. I am having a hard time with it so i was wondering if anybody knew of a website that has tutorials, videos, problems, etc that somewhat follows the course. the material is tough and it seems like theirs not...

I am a fresh man in a a college of engineering I have yet to declare a specialized engineering major I am thinking of electrical engineering, and I am wondering if it involves quantum mechanics?

I'm torn between several areas: Optics, Materials Science, and Physics. Academically does Applied Physics and EE differ at all in the interests I have? I need to talk to an adviser but I'm thinking of majoring in EE or Physics then taking every elective I can from the other department. I...

Sorry for a long post in advance. Hello Physics forums, I read Physics Forums often for useful information and post seldom but will try to contribute useful information when I can. (if I ever feel like I have anything useful to contribute!) I have a few questions regarding Mechanical...

I have only 2 weeks left before I have to submit in my university application. After the 100000000s of majors I wanted to major in I finally narrowed the to two; Electrical Engineering and Physics. I chose Elec. Eng because I wanted to take over my dad business (electric motors...

This is kind of a career/academic guidance topic so I am not sure where to put it. I guess it should be fine here ?! My dilema is the following... I am an Electrical Engineering student, I never really loved EE but went into it because my parents and I thought it would be a better career...

Hello! I'm a freshman and prospective physics major at a good math/science university. I'm having trouble figuring out whether I should switch to electrical engineering. Throughout high school, I did a lot of crazy science projects. I was a huge fan of high voltage projects, and so I made...

Hey guys, I was wondering why we can not have instantaneous voltage through a capacitor and instantaneous current through inductor?, Can you explain to me why it can't happen mathematically, and physically? I know that Voltage in a capacitor is V = C dv/dt and current in inductor is i = L...

Homework Statement Find the steady-state voltage Vc(t) across the capacitor. Homework Equations jwL,-j/wC The Attempt at a Solution thats all i can do, i have no idea how to even start... T.T its depressing...

Hi guys, I just finished my BSc in physics, and I’d really appreciate any advice on deciding between Electrical Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering for my masters. Anyway my argument goes as follows: Interests? My interests lie in nanotechnology, super/semiconductors, green...

Homework Statement ** note that the circuit resembles a 3-d square (the wires aren't "crossing over" each other In the problem, all circuits have resistance R If it helps, assume current i flows into a, and leaves through b and c We are asked to find the equivalent resistance...

Hi. Is there a movement in some electrical engineering programs to favour programming skills over a more hands on/electronics approach (if I could call it that)? If so, what is the motivation for this? Trends in skills demanded by industry/academia? Schools associated with more...

Hi all, I got my BS in EE 2 years ago. I started working for this company but I feel that I'm going nowhere. All I do is test and I hate it. I was thinking of going back and getting my Masters in EE because ultimately I would like to do design. I made the mistake of not taking any...

What is the main difference between the two? They seem to be very, very closely related and I'm having difficulty deciding between the two. Help me please~

Does anyone have a good suggestion for books in Electrical engineering, specifically: - Analog Circuits Design and Analysis - RF circuits - Microelectronics and Device physics - Power Electronics - Signals and Systems; Feedback and control theory for Electrical Engineering. Something...

Does anyone have a good suggestion for books in Electrical engineering, specifically: - Analog Circuits Design and Analysis - RF circuits - Microelectronics and Device physics - Power Electronics - Signals and Systems; Feedback and control theory for Electrical Engineering. Something...

Homework Statement Question 1: http://img690.imageshack.us/i/79806671.jpg/ Question 2: http://img833.imageshack.us/i/48920688.jpg/ Homework Equations V=IR, P=I^2R The Attempt at a Solution Answer to Question 1: http://img831.imageshack.us/i/imgmp.jpg/ Answers to...

Homework Statement I was able to find the solution to this problem but I don't understand where it comes from. A series RL circuit is connect to a 110-V ac source. If the voltage across the resistor is 85 V, find voltage across inductor. Homework Equations Not sure. The...

So I am an electric engineer student. Still taking my prerequisite classes (this semester I am taking Calculus II, Chemistry I, Economics for Engineers and Communication for engineers) but i have a bit of free time and want to start learning about electronics.. In the pass i have built a...

Homework Statement Question number 3!, I attached it. Need help! Figure 1 shows the current through and the voltage across a device. Find the total energy absorbed by the device fore the period 0<t<4. Homework Equations integral of p = energy P=VI The Attempt at a Solution Just...

How do you size up an airconditioner for a room measuring 3m*2m housing a 25A, 48V dc UPS system, a radio repeater and about 20 48V dc relays.

Hi, I'm currently 16 and am very passionate towards electricity, always have been for a few years been focused on becoming an electrical engineer. Though I have hit a bit of a wall, I also found my self really getting into particles, and plasma. Right now I am in a electrical engineering...

Hello everyone, and especially people who are doing Electrical Engineering. I am doing M.S Physics now, almost finished first year but I realize that research at higher level is not my venue. I suck at it. While undergrad i took some mech eng and mat science classes, however my funds were...

Hi, I am a freshman in college trying to decide what to study, and what sort of long-term plans I should have. I like math and love physics, and for a long time I thought I would become a physicist. But lately I've been thinking that I would rather do something more practical and that has...

Can a Electrical Engineer work with robots or should i gor more for a degree in Mechatronical Engineering or Electronic Engineering? I have 2 options of university here in my country but one only have Electrcial Engineering and the other have separate degrees of Mechatronics E or Electronic E.

I am an student of Electrical Engineering and have already learned C language since, it is useful for programming of micro-controllers. I still want to learn some other programming language too. Please suggest me a programming language that will be useful for me for making useful softwares and...

Hi, I'm going to join the bachelor's program in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering at the University of Duisburg- Essen. I had to choose this subject because there is no bachelor's degree in Physics in Europe (excluding UK, Ireland) where the language of instruction is English. But I've a...

So far, I've taken Algebra 1 and 2, and Geometry. I'm taking Functions/Stats/Trig next year, and there's a great chance I'll be taking calc 1 senior year. (high school, of course) What other classes should I be taking, if I want to major in electrical engineering? I've heard calc is a BIG...