Electronic Measurements & Instrumentation

449 Pages·2012·14.086 MB·English

by  K. Lal Kishore

Electronic
Measurements and
Instrumentation
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Electronic
Measurements and
Instrumentation
K. LAL KISHORE
Rector
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological
University Hyderabad, Hyderabad
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Brief Contents
1. Measurements and Instruments 1
2. Waveform Generators 103
3. Signal Analysers 119
4. Oscilloscopes 144
5. Special Types of CROs 190
6. DC and AC Bridges 224
7. Transducers 273
8. Other Types of Transducers 309
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Contents
Foreword xxi
Preface xxiii
About the Author xxv

1 Measurements and Instruments 1
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Terminology 2
1.2.1 Advantages of Instrumentation Systems 3
1.2.2 Block Schematics of Measuring Systems 3
1.2.3 Other Systems 4
1.2.4 Objectives of Measurement 5
1.2.5 Comparison Between Analog and Digital Instruments 5
1.2.6 Factors for the Selection of Analog and Digital Equipments 5
1.3 Performance Characteristics 6
1.3.1 Defi nitions 6
1.4 Signifi cant Figures 8
1.5 Dynamic Characteristics 9
1.6 Types of Errors 11
1.6.1 Gross Errors 11
1.6.2 Systematic Errors 11
1.6.3 Random Errors 12
1.7 Statistical Analysis 12
1.7.1 Probability of Errors and Gaussian Curve 13
1.8 Measurement Standards 15
1.9 Suspension Galvanometer 17
1.10 D’Arsonval Movement 18
1.10.1 Taut-Band Suspension 20
1.10.2 Temperature Compensation 21
1.10.3 Shunt Resistor 22
1.10.4 Ayrton Shunt 22
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