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The discussion centers on identifying standard texts for various subfields of Electrical Engineering (EE) that are suitable for self-study. The subfields include Digital Signal Processing, Control Systems, Circuit Design, Communications, Probability & Statistics for EE, Power Systems & Machines, Embedded Systems, and Robotics. Participants express interest in texts ranging from introductory undergraduate to advanced graduate levels.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests "Designing Digital Filters" by Charles S. Williams as a resource for Digital Signal Processing.
  • Another participant expresses a need for a comprehensive book on embedded systems, noting that many available texts focus on specific microprocessors and questioning the existence of a general theory in the field.
  • A list of recommended texts for various subfields is provided, including "Digital Signal Processing" by John G. Proakis and Dimitris G. Manolakis, "Modern Control Engineering" by Katsuhiko Ogata, and "Microelectronic Circuits" by Adel S. Sedra and Kenneth Carless Smith, among others.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have not reached a consensus on the best texts for each subfield, and multiple viewpoints regarding the suitability of resources for self-study remain. The discussion includes both specific recommendations and broader inquiries about the nature of embedded systems education.

Contextual Notes

Some participants highlight the challenge of finding general resources in embedded systems, indicating a potential limitation in available literature that addresses foundational concepts applicable across different microprocessors.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in self-studying Electrical Engineering subfields, particularly those seeking textbooks for foundational and advanced topics in Digital Signal Processing, Control Systems, Circuit Design, Communications, Embedded Systems, and Robotics.

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Anyone know standard texts for the following subfields that would be suitable at all for self-study?

1) Digital Signal Processing
2) Control Systems
3) Circuit Design
4) Communications (Digital & Analog, Wired & Wireless)
3) Probability & Statistics for EE.
5) Power Systems & Machines
6) Embedded Systems
7) Robotics

The higher the number, the more I'd like to know of standard texts in that area. I'm interested in books from all levels, from introductory undergraduate to capstone graduate texts!

Thanks!
 
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X89codered89X said:
Anyone know standard texts for the following subfields that would be suitable at all for self-study?

1) Digital Signal Processing
2) Control Systems
3) Circuit Design
4) Communications (Digital & Analog, Wired & Wireless)
3) Probability & Statistics for EE.
5) Power Systems & Machines
6) Embedded Systems
7) Robotics

The higher the number, the more I'd like to know of standard texts in that area. I'm interested in books from all levels, from introductory undergraduate to capstone graduate texts!

Thanks!

For 1) I like "Designing Digital Filters" by Charles S. Williams.
 
Thanks for that.

Particularly at the moment, I'm really looking for a good embedded systems book. My only digital hardware training was basic, and we went up to finite state machines at the end. But I'm beginning to think there is no general theory on embedded systems , since every book I look at tends to be a case study on one particular microprocessor, like the 8051 or the AVR, and I don't know what those mean. Is there a good book that starts would aid me in designing my own chips, building them, and programming them in C? Or is that not even how the field of embedded systems works?
 
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1) Digital Signal Processing - "Digital signal processing" by John G. Proakis, Dimitris G. Manolakis
2) Control Systems - "Modern control engineering" and "Discrete-time control systems" by Katsuhiko Ogata
3a) Circuit Theory - "Network Analysis" by Mac Elwyn Van Valkenburg
3b) Circuit Design - "Microelectronic Circuits" by Adel S. Sedra, Kenneth Carless Smith
3c) Digital IC - "CMOS VLSI Design: A Circuits and Systems Perspective" by Neil H. E. Weste, David Money Harris
3d) Analog IC - "Design of Analog CMOS Integrated Circuits" by Behzad Razavi
4a) Digital Comm - "Digital Communications" by Simon Haykin
4b) Analog Comm - "Modern Digital and Analog Communication Systems" by B. P. Lathi
 

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