Complete PCB Design Using OrCAD Capture and PCB Editor

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This book provides instruction on how to use the OrCAD design suite to design and manufacture printed circuit boards. The primary goal is to show the reader how to design a PCB using OrCAD Capture and OrCAD Editor. Capture is used to build the schematic diagram of the circuit, and Editor is used to design the circuit board so that it can be manufactured.

The book is written for both students and practicing engineers who need in-depth instruction on how to use the software, and who need background knowledge of the PCB design process.


KEY FEATURES:
* Beginning to end coverage of the printed circuit board design process. Information is presented in the exact order a circuit and PCB are designed
* Over 400 full color illustrations, including extensive use of screen shots from the software, allow readers to learn features of the product in the most realistic manner possible
* Straightforward, realistic examples present the how and why the designs work, providing a comprehensive toolset for understanding the OrCAD software
* Introduces and follows IEEE, IPC, and JEDEC industry standards for PCB design.
* Unique chapter on Design for Manufacture covers padstack and footprint design, and component placement, for the design of manufacturable PCB's.
*FREE CD containing the OrCAD demo version and design files

Complete PCB Design Using OrCAD Capture and PCB Editor Review

Let's be honest here: Mr. Mitzner also wrote a book called: "Complete PCB Design Using OrCad Capture and Layout". For all practical purposes, "Complete PCB Design Using OrCAD Capture and PCB Editor" is revision 2 of the first book. However, there is nothing wrong with that.

I wrote a somewhat critical review of the first book, but I still gave it 4 stars. It seems that Mr. Mitzner has read the reviews (maybe even mine) and has addressed many critical points.

In the interest of disclosure: I did not buy this book from Amazon but I bought the eBook direct from the publisher. Unfortunately, the format is not the usual Adobe eBook but some other weird thing called: VitalSource Bookshelf. I never heard of this before. The viewer has some nice features (like shared highlights) but I don't really want yet another eReader. Sorry, That is a small minus there for me.

Moving on... It is good to see heavy emphasis on the new tools. Specifically PCB Editor. I use PCB editor and let me tell you this is a serious piece of software. The author really tries to show the user how to use this powerful tool.

Also nice is the more detailed autorouter (SPECCTRA) discussion. As far as SPECCTRA is concerned, Mr. Mitzner would probably do well with a book on that alone.
Anyway, SPECCTRA is a serious autorouter and big projects need the features it provides.

Anyone who looks down on autorouters, obviously never had to layout more than 10 chips. Yeah people, this is 2009. We use autorouters now. I'm so tired of so called "hard core" thick skulls who must layout everything by hand. All that means is they are not smart enough to use Constraint Manager and SPECCTRA in standalone mode.

BTW, how's that 400 part BGA motherboard design going? Yeah, I thought so...

Mr. Mitzner, please, please expand your discussion of SPECCTRA in the future. Thanks in advance!

The first book had a very nice discussion and explanation about ground planes, frequency response, trace impedance etc. This has been nicely duplicated (and expanded) here.

We also get a very detailed discussion on padstack/footprint design. Nice Job!

I love the design examples! They really show the soup to nuts procedure. Very nice job!

So, in conclusion, I'd like to say that this is a very good book. Mr. Mitzner is (obviously) listening to his readers and he is doing a great job.

Mr. Mitzner, (if you're still listening) we need more, more, more. We need a complete SPECCTRA. We need examples with the advanced tools, features and techniques. We need examples of PCB Editor scripting (this is a BIG deal).

And can we please have the book in Adobe eBook format?

BTW, can someone check the companion URL for the book? As of today: July 10, 2009, the example projects have not yet been posted.

As I promised, in my first review, I would be willing to pay for this information. I kept my promise by buying this second book. I am eagerly awaiting what's is next.

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Child Homicide: Parents Who Kill

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From governments that enact population-limiting legislation or commit wholesale neonaticide, to families who purposely allow a weak, infirm, or unfavorably gendered infant to perish rather than expend limited resources, neonaticide, infanticide, and filicide, are practiced on every continent and by every level of cultural complexity.

Taking an objective and diagnostic approach, Child Homicide: Parents Who Kill examines the crime of neonaticide from all angles including historical, cultural, psychological, and legal. Expanding on the first edition, published as Endangered Children: Neonaticide, Infanticide, and Filicide, this edition details child homicide in its many forms such as shaken baby syndrome and Munchausen-by-Proxy as well as the differing circumstances involved in infanticide and filicide. Unlike many books on the subject, it investigates the behavior of the father--deemed responsible in roughly 75 percent of these cases--whether aggressive, complicit, or merely absent, and his ultimate culpability under the law.

The authors study the influence of today's media, and how its lightning-fast dissemination of these shocking and often complicated stories affect public opinion, copycat crime, and legal bias. This book explains legal defenses including insanity, differential post partum diagnosis such as post-partum psychosis, and discusses new policies, more appropriate, therapeutic punishments, and preventive measures.

Child Homicide: Parents Who Kill places this phenomenon in its historical, cultural, and human context and makes us realize that this is not just someone else's nightmare.

Child Homicide: Parents Who Kill Review

I am so glad I checked this book out from the library instead of paying the almost $100 for it. Don't get me wrong this is a good book, for those of you who are reading this as a research or doing a paper on this issue or as needed for class. But if you are a true crime lover this book is not for you. It gives general case study information, but no details. It is hard to stay involved in reading this book page by page because there is no one certain case to get attached to. However like I said this is very good for research....however short of that you're better off reading something else.

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Digital Evidence and Computer Crime, Second Edition

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Digital evidence--evidence that is stored on or transmitted by computers--can play a major role in a wide range of crimes, including homicide, rape, abduction, child abuse, solicitation of minors, child pornography, stalking, harassment, fraud, theft, drug trafficking, computer intrusions, espionage, and terrorism.
Though an increasing number of criminals are using computers and computer networks, few investigators are well-versed in the evidentiary, technical, and legal issues related to digital evidence. As a result, digital evidence is often overlooked,
collected incorrectly, and analyzed ineffectively. The aim of this hands-on resource is to educate students and professionals in the law enforcement, forensic science, computer security, and legal communities about digital evidence and computer crime.
This work explains how computers and networks function, how they can be involved in crimes, and how they can be used as a source of evidence. As well as gaining a practical understanding of how computers and networks function and how they can be used as evidence of a crime, readers will learn about relevant legal issues and will be introduced to deductive criminal profiling, a systematic approach to focusing an investigation and understanding criminal motivations.
Readers will receive access to the author's accompanying Web site which contains simulated cases that integrate many of the topics covered in the text. Frequently updated, these cases teaching individuals about:
* Components of computer networks
* Use of computer networks in an investigation
* Abuse of computer networks
* Privacy and security issues on computer networks
* The law as it applies to computer networks


* Provides a thorough explanation of how computers and networks function, how they can be involved in crimes, and how they can be used as a source of evidence
* Offers readers information about relevant legal issues
* Features coverage of the abuse of computer networks and privacy and security issues on computer networks
* Free unlimited access to author's Web site which includes numerous and frequently updated case examples

Digital Evidence and Computer Crime, Second Edition Review

Sometimes, defense attorneys have it easy: one slip-up by the prosecution and evidence is thrown out. Knowing that, law enforcement goes to great lengths to ensure that evidence is appropriately collected and protected. That works well in the physical world, where law enforcement has many generations' worth of experience. But in the modern world of computers and digital networks, where the simple act of rebooting a computer is enough to wipe out large amounts of evidence, law enforcement clearly needs thorough guidance. Such a resource is here: Digital Evidence and Computer Crime, an excellent book that details the elements of digital crime. Author Eoghan Casey does a superb job of applying forensic science to computers. The information presented here is critical to a diverse audience: law enforcement, attorneys, forensic scientists, and systems administrators, for instance. While cybercrime law is in some ways similar to other aspects of criminal law, it nonetheless has its own language and categories. For instance, jurisdiction is a key element in both the physical and digital realms, but it is a much trickier concept in the latter. Casey develops this topic and many more. Those new to computers and networks need not worry: the book begins with an explanation of how they function. With the basics out of the way, Casey details how computers can be used in crime and how the evidence created from these activities can be used for later analysis....The accompanying CD-ROM contains simulated cases that integrate many of the topics covered in the text. In all, the book and CD are an excellent introduction to an increasingly important area of law enforcement. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews Was this review helpful to you?�Yes No Report abuse | PermalinkComment�Comment

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Power System Load Flow Analysis (Professional Engineering)

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This rigorous tutorial is aimed at both power system professionals and electrical engineering students. Breaking down the complexities of load flow analysis into a series of short, focused chapters, the book develops each of the major algorithms used, covers the handling of generators and transformers in the analysis process, and details how these algorithms can be deployed in powerful software. Having read the book, and EE student or engineer will have all the tools necessary to predict load usage and prevent overloads, blackouts, and brownouts.

Power System Load Flow Analysis (Professional Engineering) Review

This is a text on the numerical analysis of a power circuit. Common methods used elsewhere, like Newton-Raphson, Gauss-Seidel and Jacobi, are applied to these circuits.

It builds up elementary circuit theory. But now explicit consideration has to be given to the impedances of overhead lines or underground cables. Because the circuits being considered can span hundreds or thousands of kilometers. Whereas in a circuit on the table of a lab, wiring impedances can often be ignored.

You need some background in power systems, but not necessarily in solving these numerically. The book could have been usefully enhanced with problem sets for each chapter, to let the reader test her understanding.

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Embedded Linux System Design and Development

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Embedded Linux System Design and Development:

-- Contains an entire roadmap for embedded Linux systems-- Explains the MTD (Memory Technology Device) model for Flash based storage-- Illustrates real-time programming techniques using POSIX.1b real-time extensions such as memory locking, real-time signals and asynchronous IO-- Examines uClinux architecture and its programming model-- Discusses porting applications from a traditional RTOS to embedded Linux

Based upon the authors' experience in designing and deploying an embedded Linux system with a variety of applications, Embedded Linux System Design and Development contains a full embedded Linux system development roadmap for systems architects and software programmers. Explaining the issues that arise out of the use of Linux in embedded systems, the book facilitates movement to embedded Linux from traditional real-time operating systems, and describes the system design model containing embedded Linux.

This book delivers practical solutions for writing,debugging, and profiling applications and drivers in embedded Linux, and for understanding Linux BSP architecture. It enables you to understand: various drivers such as serial, I2C and USB gadgets; uClinux differences with standard Linux; RTAI hard real-time; and the embedded Linux graphics subsystem. The text also promotes learning of methods to reduce system boot time, optimize memory and storage, and find memory leaks and corruption in applications.

This volume benefits IT managers in planning to choose an embedded Linux distribution and in creating a roadmap for OS transition. It also describes the application of the Linux licensing model in commercial products.

Embedded Linux System Design and Development Review

I bought the book because the table of contents showed that the book covered the topics comprehensively. However, there is a serious lack of depth. I think the book is good for students who are just learning about linux and embedded systems, but not as useful for the more serious and experienced developer.

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