Preface |
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Acknowledgements |
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Chapter 1 Introduction |
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1.3 Multiple-choice questions |
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Chapter 2 Number systems |
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2.1 Decimal (denary) numbers |
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2.5 American Standard Code for Information Interchange |
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2.6 Multiple-choice questions |
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Chapter 3 Data conversion |
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3.1 Analogue and digital signals |
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3.2 Digital to analogue conversion |
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3.3 Analogue to digital conversion |
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3.4 Multiple-choice questions |
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Chapter 4 Data buses |
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4.1 Introducing bus systems |
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4.4 Multiple-choice questions |
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Chapter 5 Logic circuits |
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5.9 Multiple-choice questions |
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Chapter 6 Computers |
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6.4 Programs and software |
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6.5 Backplane bus systems |
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6.6 Some examples of aircraft computer systems |
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6.7 Multiple-choice questions |
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Chapter 7 The CPU |
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7.1 Internal architecture |
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7.2 Microprocessor operation |
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7.4 The Intel Pentium family |
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7.6 Multiple-choice questions |
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Chapter 8 Integrated circuits |
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8.2 Fabrication technology |
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8.3 Packaging and pin numbering |
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8.4 Multiple-choice questions |
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Chapter 9 MSI logic |
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9.6 Multiple-choice questions |
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Chapter 10 Fibre optics |
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10.1 Advantages and disadvantages |
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10.2 Propagation in optical fibres |
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10.3 Dispersion and bandwidth |
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10.4 Practical optical networks |
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10.5 Optical network components |
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10.6 Multiple-choice questions |
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Chapter 11 Displays |
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11.2 Light emitting diodes |
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11.3 Liquid crystal displays |
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11.4 Multiple-choice questions |
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Chapter 12 ESD |
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12.2 Static-sensitive devices |
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12.4 Handling and transporting ESDs |
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12.5 Multiple-choice questions |
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Chapter 13 Software |
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13.1 Software classification |
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13.2 Software certification |
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13.5 Multiple-choice questions |
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Chapter 14 EMC |
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14.2 EMC and avionic equipment |
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14.4 Effects and causes of EMI |
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14.5 Aircraft wiring and cabling |
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14.6 Grounding and bonding |
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14.7 Multiple-choice questions |
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Chapter 15 Avionic systems |
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15.1 Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System |
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15.3 Engine indication and crew alerting system |
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15.5 Flight management system |
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15.6 Global Positioning System |
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15.7 Inertial reference system |
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15.8 Traffic alert collision avoidance system |
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15.9 Automatic test equipment |
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15.10 Built-in test equipment |
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15.11 Multiple-choice questions |
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Chapter 16 Aircraft data networks and AFDX |
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16.1 Integrated modular avionics |
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16.5 Avionics full-duplex switched networks |
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16.6 Determinism and quality of service |
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16.8 Bandwidth allocation |
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16.10 Redundancy, reliability and integrity checking |
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16.11 Multiple-choice questions |
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Chapter 17 Large-scale logic systems and VHDL |
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17.1 The need for hardware description languages |
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17.2 Entities and entity declarations |
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17.3 Behavioural declarations |
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17.5 VHDL program structure |
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17.6 VHDL signal modes and types |
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17.8 Logic decisions and program flow |
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17.9 Simulation and the test bench |
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17.11 Multiple-choice questions |
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Appendix 1 Abbreviations and acronyms |
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Appendix 2 Revision papers |
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Appendix 3 Answers |
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Appendix 4 Serial data communications: RS-232 |
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Index |
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