
Chen's system-first organization in Signals and Systems introduces sophomores and juniors to the fundamentals of signals and systems. The text is appropriate for courses in systems and signals for electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering, and engineering science. Chen introduces the following five major fundamental concepts (causality, linearity, time-variance, and lumpedness); system analysis (the Laplace transform and the z-transform), signal analysis (the Fourier transform and frequency spectrum); stabilities and their implications (filtering, frequency response, model reduction, and op-amp circuits); and state-variable equations and computer simulations. The text provides a common background for subsequent courses in control, communication, electronic circuits, filter design, and digital signal processing.
This text investigates the fundamental principles of signals and systems to provide a cohesive mathematical framework for undergraduate engineering students. Author Chi-Tsong Chen utilizes a system-first pedagogical approach, integrating core concepts of signal analysis and system behavior to prepare students for advanced coursework in control, communication, and circuit design.
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Academic reviewers and engineering faculty frequently cite this text as a standard, highly structured resource for undergraduate instruction. The prose is noted for its technical density and its effectiveness in bridging the gap between theoretical mathematics and practical engineering applications.
Page Count:
543
Publication Date:
1988-01-01
Publisher:
Harcourt School
ISBN-10:
0030056942
ISBN-13:
9780030056949
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