Product Description

In this textbook, the fundamental principles of electrical technology are clearly and simply outlined and then used to introduce the application of electrical and electronic systems. Power systems are also discussed fully. This tenth edition has been extensively updated with all new advances in the field.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #19697 in Books
• Published on: 2008-06-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 1008 pages

From the Back Cover

“This excellent book has become a legend over the years. It is, undoubtedly, the most popular and the most useful book on the subject of electrical and electronic technology.”
Dr Naren Gupta, Napier University

“In terms of giving an insight into electrical and electronic engineering, this book is excellent.”
Dr Michael Lampérth, Imperial College London

“The book provides an excellent introduction to electronics.”
Dr Marion Unwin, Queen Mary University London

All engineers need to understand the fundamental principles of electrical and electronic technology. The tenth edition of this best-selling text offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to the area, with balanced coverage of electrical, electronic, and power engineering. This revision has been updated to take into account key developments in the subject, including a new chapter on Electrical Energy Systems – an important addition which explores (among other topics) the principles of sustainable electricity generation.

Hughes Electrical and Electronic Technology is a must-have text for all university and college engineering students requiring a comprehensive introduction to electrical and electronic engineering. It is also appropriate as a reference for any practitioners and technicians working in this, or any other engineering discipline.

Key features

• New chapter on Electrical Energy Systems
• Extended chapters on: Fibreoptics; Induction Motors; and Operational Amplifiers
• Additional worked examples and end-of-chapter problems to help reinforce learning and test understanding
• Retains its established features of chapter objectives, highlighted key equations, summaries of formulae, and key terms and concepts

Dr John Hiley and Dr Keith Brown are both lecturers in the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering at Heriot-Watt University.

The late Edward Hughes was Vice Principal and Head of the Engineering Department, Brighton College of Technology. He was a fellow of Heriot-Watt University.

The late Ian McKenzie Smith was formerly Deputy Principal, Stow College, Glasgow.

Customer Reviews

An excellent read for Electronic Engineering!
As a university student I clang onto this book throughout my Electronic Engineering degree. Hughes has magnificently described in a simple and understandable manner what it means to be a circuit.

The succession of the chapters makes it even easier to comprehend the value of the book as it analyses step-by-step all the significant electronic and electrical processes involved in successful circuit development.

I would highly recommend to individuals starting afresh in Electronic Engineering, university students and professionals as well.

A textbook that is most certainly lacking
The advantages of this book is in it's clean example driven approach to electronics, simple and straightforward, but this approach is decapitated by a lack of more solid theory and mathematical treatment. Also I find it hard to believe that a modern textbook in electronics can have no interactive problems and quick check questions. Also not much effort seems to have been invested in end of chapter problems.

It's also very shameful that many mistakes from the 9th edition were not corrected, in fact holding both copies together you will find them almost identical.

Despite this, you will probably advance quite rapidly, it took me only a few days to get through what I needed, but only if you have another book for reference, I would recommend the bible, i.e "the art of electronics".

Furthermore if you are not going to use all the advanced topics during your studies, you may be better of with a more thorough and interactive textbook. Rather than purchasing two textbooks.

Hopefully the authors will realise these mistakes and make an actual new edition rather than reselling an older one. All that said; if you have an electronics heavy course, you will probably need this text, but also don't forget your bible for reference!

spot on
i`m doing an HNC electrical/electronic course and this covers everything i need to know and more besides which could help me if i want to go on to degree level too!