Noise Reduction Techniques in Electronic Systems, 2nd Edition [Hardcover]

Henry W. Ott (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 9, 1988 | ISBN-10: 0471850683 | ISBN-13: 978-0471850687 | Edition: 2

This updated and expanded version of the very successful first edition offers new chapters on controlling the emission from electronic systems, especially digital systems, and on low-cost techniques for providing electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) for consumer products sold in a competitive market. There is also a new chapter on the susceptibility of electronic systems to electrostatic discharge. There is more material on FCC regulations, digital circuit noise and layout, and digital circuit radiation. Virtually all the material in the first edition has been retained. Contains a new appendix on FCC EMC test procedures.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 448 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 2 edition (March 9, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471850683
• ISBN-13: 978-0471850687
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #684,692 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Henry W. Ott is President and Principal Consultant of Henry Ott Consultants (www.hottconsultants.com), an Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) training and consulting organization located in Livingston, NJ. Mr. Ott has over thirty years experience in the field of EMC. Prior to starting his own consulting company, he was with AT&T Bell Laboratories for thirty years, where he was a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff.

Mr. Ott is a Life Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), and an Honorary Life Member of the IEEE EMC Society. For over twenty years, Mr. Ott served the IEEE EMC Society in various capacities including; member of the Board of Directors, Education Committee Chairman, Symposium Committee Chairman, and Vice President for Conferences.

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Noise Reduction Techniques, December 15, 2001

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Mr. Leslie O. Green (Oxford (UK)) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Noise Reduction Techniques in Electronic Systems, 2nd Edition (Hardcover)

There is a specific topic in this book that I have not seem covered in any of the 25+ book that I have on electromagnetic phenomena. The topic is the shield cut-off frequency of a coaxial cable. Common-mode currents at low frequencies (below a few hundred hertz) cause noise problems with coaxial cables, but signals above tens of kilohertz do not. This is vital data which is apparently not explained in many text books. For me, this topic justifies the cost of the text. Having said that, I am annoyed because the book is quite expensive relative to other books of its size and age. The point is that you have to buy it, but it is expensive to do so.

Even an advanced designer will benefit from this book, although you, like me, won't necessarily want to read all of it. It is sufficient to pick and choose areas of particular interest. The less advanced designer would clearly benefit more and the book would therefore represent better value for them. Given a choice between this one and Morrison's Grounding and Shielding Techniques in Instrumentation, pick this one. This one is more technically accurate and useful.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have book for the electronic system designer!, September 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Noise Reduction Techniques in Electronic Systems, 2nd Edition (Hardcover)

Henry Ott provides an excellent reference in "Noise Reduction Techniques in Electronic Systems". It is a comprehensive look at the sources of EMI in electronic circuits and also provides valuable insights into the reduction/elimination of the noise interference to meet the applicable test standards. It is must-read for novice engineers and a great refresher for the more experienced designer. No EMC engineer or system design engineer worth his/her salt should be missing this volume on their bookshelf!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for electronic and communications engineer, June 16, 2000

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Dr C Hargis (Newtown, Powys, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Noise Reduction Techniques in Electronic Systems, 2nd Edition (Hardcover)

I bought my first copy of this essential text in 1976, and have never found a better reference source on the principles of grounding and shielding. Few engineers seem to understand the action of screened cables, especially, and chapter 2 gives an excellent introduction