rdd@walt.cc.utexas.edu (Robert Dorsett) (01/22/90)
I finally received _Microelectronics in Aircraft Systems_. Haven't had a
chance to read it, but thought I'd give the net an idea of what's in the
book. My vendor (Aviation Book Company [800-423-2708 and 800-542-6657 in
CA]) just sent me a flyer indicating the book's out of print, but there might
be stock copies left.
Title: Microelectronics in Aircraft Systems
Author: EH J Pallett.
Published: 1985
Length: 275 pp.
Publisher: Robert E. Krieger Publishing Company, Malabar, Florida.
ISBN: 0-89874-838-0.
Cost: $22.50
Table of Contents:
1. Developments
Printed circuits
Integrated circuits
Fabrication of IC's
Cards and modules
2. Number systems and coding
Decimal number system
Binary number system
Octal number system
Hexadecimal number system
Coding
Parity in codes
Arithmetic operations
Transmission of digital data
3. Logic gates and circuits
Gates and their symbols
Logic circuit equations
Karnaugh maps
Dual functions of logic gates
Fabrication of gates
Logic concepts and "non-electronic" systems.
4. Logic devices
Flip-flops
Shift registers
Clocks
Counters
Encoders and decoders
Multiplexers
Demultiplexers.
Binary adders
Operational amplifiers
5. Displays
Matrix displays
Encoding and decoding
Counting
Frequency dividing
Syncrhonous counters
6. Cathode Ray Tube Displays
Principle of the CRT
Colour CRT displays
Scan conversion
Screen format
Colour generation
Alphanumeric displays
Electronic insturment display systems
7. Logic diagrams and interpretation
Equations and logic diagrams
Boolean equations using signal functions
Examples of practical logic diagrams
8. Computers
Analog computers
Digital computers
Computer classification
Computer languages
Microprocessors
Data transfer
Memories
Data conversion devices
Computer applications
9. Aircraft systems
Altitude reporting system
Flight data recording
Flight data acquisition systems
VOR system
Multiplex systems
Servo-operated instruments
10. Handling of microelectronic circuit devices
Static electricity
Identification
Protection and packaging
Static-free work stations
Handling outside special handling areas.
Appendices:
A1. Abbreviations associated with microelectronic components, circuits,
and systems.
A2. Powers of 2
A3. Classification of integrated circuits.
A4. Coding of integrated circuit packs.
A5. Symbols associated with characteristics of solid-state devices.
A6. Acronyms and abbreviations associated with avionic systems, equipment
and controlling signal functions.
A7. Circuit diagram symbols.
A8. Computer languages.
A9. Abbreviations and acronyms used in flight management system displays.
A10. Aircraft utilizing electronic display technology.
Bibliography
Avionics and equipment
Computers
Digital techniques, data transfer and logic
Displays
Electronics
Equipment handling
Glossaries and terminology
Integrated circuits
Microprocessors
Printed circuits
Symbols and diagrams
Exercises
Answers
Index
In general, the book is heavily oriented towards the first-generation aircraft
that used display electronics, such as the 757/767 and A310. It uses a lot
of case-examples from the 757 and A310. It also uses a lot of examples from
the 747. It seems to be a very comprehensive introduction to the basics of
data generation and display on modern airliners. Lots of pictures and
illustrations.