Newnes Electrical Pocket Book, Twenty-first Edition, provides engineers with convenient access to various facts, tables, and formulae relating to the particular branch of engineering being dealt with. In the case of electrical engineering, it is essential that the engineer have a clear understanding of the methods by which the various formulae are derived to ensure that any particular formulae is applicable to the conditions being considered. The first section of the Pocket Book is devoted to the theoretical groundwork upon which all the practical applications are based. This covers symbols, fundamentals, electrostatics, and magnetism. Significant space in the various sections is also devoted to clear descriptions of the circuits and principles used in the different types of electrical apparatus. The inclusion of technical descriptions, along with the essential data embodied in the tables, offer the ideal combination for those engineers engaged on the utilization side of the industry, where many different types of equipment and electrical appliances—ranging from semiconductor rectifiers to electrode steam boilers—may have to be specified, installed, and maintained in efficient operation.

Windows NT is especially suited for users that have come from UNIX backgrounds and expect levels of security, stability and functionality which neither Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 can offer. For environments where connectivity, security and stability are essential, Windows NT provides an ideal solution. The Windows NT version 4 pocket book is a concise reference source for users of the latest version of the Windows NT operating system. With its Windows95 shell, version 4 is a complete update of Windows NT with new commands and accessories and updates for all of the existing facilities. To help both new and old users' transition to this new environment,it provides both explanations and screenshots to guide and inform. Based on the Newnes Windows NT Pocket Book, it has been completely revised for the introduction of version 4 with all new screen shots and fully updated text. It follows the same format of combining simple explanations with screen shots of windows and dialogue boxes for the various key parts of the system such as the Control Panels, Administrative tools, installation and user interface. The most frequently performed tasks such as disk formatting, setting up printers and networks and so on are explained both for Windows NT version 4 and version 3.x to provide a comprehensive guide. portability true multitasking multi-threading

Preface; LAN software; Networking; Operating systems; Bluetooth and wireless LANs; Fault-finding on RS-232 systems; Optical fibre technology and the IEEE interface standard; Multiplexing (TDM and FDM); Data compression; Digital line systems; On-line services; Digital radio systems; Glossary of data communications terms; Index.

Preface; Introduction; The internet; Microcomputer fundamentals; System architecture and construction; The PC expansion buses; Semiconductor memory; Printers and the printer interface; The serial communication ports; Replaceable disk drives; Hard disk drives; Displays; Viruses; Troubleshooting Windows error messages; Troubleshooting Windows registry; Appendices; IndexIntroduction -- The Internet -- Microcomputer fundamentals -- System architecture and construction -- The PC expansion buses -- Semiconductor memory -- Printers and the printer interface -- The serial communication ports -- Replaceable disk drives -- Hard disk drives -- Displays -- Viruses -- Troubleshooting Windows error messages -- Troubleshooting Windows registry.

Written by one of the foremost experts, Steve Heath, the processor technology specialist at Motorola (UK). * 200 pages packed with information for programmers * will complement the author's other Butterworth-Heinemann book ... The Power PC: a practical companion (which is aimed at users). * in the pocket book ... a simple overview of the processor and programming models * straightforward definitions (eg what bit 14 of the MSR does and not why it has to do it) * simple definitions of each instruction with two instructions per page

Explains the RISC-based superscalar architecture of the PowerPC processor and how it can be exploited in programming and system design, combining architectural explanations with practical advice. Covers programming models, branching and flow control, memory management, cache control, and superscalar operation. Includes extensive reference material on SPR register numbering, PowerPC instruction set, and programming techniques. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

'Why are there all these different processor architectures and what do they all mean? Which processor will I use? How should I choose it?' Given the task of selecting an architecture or design approach, both engineers and managers require a knowledge of the whole system and an explanation of the design tradeoffs and their effects. This is information that rarely appears in data sheets or user manuals. This book fills that knowledge gap.Section 1 provides a primer and history of the three basic microprocessor architectures. Section 2 describes the ways in which the architectures react with the system. Section 3 looks at some more commercial aspects such as semiconductor technology, the design cycle, and selection criteria. The appendices provide benchmarking data and binary compatibility standards. Since the first edition of this book was published, much has happened within the industry. The Power PC architecture has appeared and RISC has become a more significant challenger to CISC. The book now includes new material on Power PC, and a complete chapter devoted to understanding the RISC challenge. The examples used in the text have been based on Motorola microprocessor families, but the system considerations are also applicable to other processors. For this reason comparisons to other designs have been included, and an overview of other processors including the Intel 80x86 and Pentium, DEC Alpha, SUN Sparc, and MIPS range has been given. Steve Heath has been involved in the design and development of microprocessor based systems since 1982. These designs have included VMEbus systems, microcontrollers, IBM PCs, Apple Macintoshes, and both CISC and RISC based multiprocessor systems, while using operating systems as varied as MS-DOS, UNIX, Macintosh OS and real time kernels. An avid user of computer systems, he has written numerous articles and papers for the electronics press, as well as books from Butterworth-Heinemann including VMEbus: A Practical Companion; PowerPC: A Practical Companion; MAC User's Pocket Book; UNIX Pocket Book; Upgrading Your PC Pocket Book; Upgrading Your MAC Pocket Book; and Effective PC Networking.