Hyndman / Hiller Analog and Hybrid Computing

The Commonwealth and International Library: Electrical Engineering Division
1. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-1-4831-3735-3
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 230 Seiten, Web PDF

Analog and Hybrid Computing focuses on the operations of analog and hybrid computers. The book first outlines the history of computing devices that influenced the creation of analog and digital computers. The types of problems to be solved on computers, computing systems, and digital computers are discussed. The text looks at the theory and operation of electronic analog computers, including linear and non-linear computing units and use of analog computers as operational amplifiers. The monograph examines the preparation of problems to be deciphered on computers. Flow diagrams, methods of amplitude scaling, estimation of values and frequencies, and scaling of higher order equations are described. The text also looks at the organization of computers and checking of problem set-ups, including interconnection of units, control of problems, and setting of potentiometers. The book also discusses solutions of variable coefficient and nonlinear differential equations; simulation of linear transfer functions; and iterative operation of analog computers. The text offers information on hybrid computing, including hybrid computing systems, applications of hybrid computers, and a generation of hybrid computers. The book is a vital reference for readers interested in studying the operations of hybrid and analog computers.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hyndman, D. E.

Hiller, N.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Front Cover;1
2;Analog and Hybrid Computing;4
3;Copyright Page;5
4;Table of Contents;6
5;Preface;10
6;Chapter 1. Introduction;14
6.1;1.1. Types of Problem to be Solved on Computers;15
6.2;1.2. Computing Systems;20
6.3;1.3. Digital Computers;22
6.4;1.4. Examples of System Mathematical Models;24
7;Chapter 2. Theory and Operation of the Basic Units of an Electronic Analog Computer;28
7.1;2.1. The Operational Amplifier;28
7.2;2.2. Linear Computing Units;30
7.3;2.3. Nonlinear Computing Units;39
8;Chapter 3. Problem Preparation;58
8.1;3.1. Flow Diagrams;59
8.2;3.2. Time and Amplitude Scaling;64
8.3;3.3. Methods of Amplitude Scaling;66
8.4;3.4. Methods of Time Scaling;73
8.5;3.5. Estimation of Maximum Values and Frequencies;77
8.6;3.6. Examples of the Application of Scaling Techniques;78
8.7;3.7. Scaling of Higher Order Equations;88
9;Chapter 4. Organization of the Computer and Checking Problem Set-ups;94
9.1;4.1. Interconnection of Units;95
9.2;4.2. Setting Potentiometers;96
9.3;4.3. Control of the Problem;100
9.4;4.4. Checking the Problem Set-up;105
9.5;4.5. Output Equipment;107
10;Chapter 5. Solution of Variable Coefficient and Nonlinear Differential Equations;110
10.1;5.1. Generation of Functions of Time y = f(t);111
10.2;5.2. Solution of Variable Coefficient Differential Equations;116
10.3;5.3. Solution of Nonlinear Differential Equations;123
10.4;5.4. Special Nonlinear Units and Circuits;132
11;Chapter 6. Simulation of Linear Transfer Functions;142
11.1;6.1. Simulation of Linear Transfer Functions using Integrators, Summers and Potentiometers;146
11.2;6.2. The Use of Complex CR Networks Associated with Operational Amplifiers to Simulate Transfer Functions;155
12;Chapter 7. Iterative Operation of the Analog Computer;171
12.1;7.1. Additional Hardware Required;171
12.2;7.2. Organization of an Iterative Analog Computer;175
12.3;7.3. Application of Track-store Units;175
12.4;7.4. Memory Pair Operation;176
12.5;7.5. Track-store Units used for Function Generation;181
12.6;7.6. Use of Track-store Units to Solve a Simple Twopoint Boundary Value Problem;183
12.7;7.7. Simulation of the Trajectory of a Bouncing Ball;185
12.8;7.8. Parameter Optimization;188
12.9;7.9. Use of Comparators and Digital-to-analog Switches for Function Generation;195
13;Chapter 8. Hybrid Computing;199
13.1;8.1. Comparison of Analog and Digital Computers;199
13.2;8.2. Hybrid Computing Systems;201
13.3;8.3. Present Generation Hybrid Computers;206
13.4;8.4. Analog-to-digital and Digital-to-analog Converters;208
13.5;8.5. Applications of Hybrid Computers;212
14;Appendix 1: Derivation of a Generalized Form for Second Order Differential Equations;218
15;Appendix 2: Standard Symbols for use in Analog and Hybrid Computer Flow Diagrams;223
16;BIBLIOGRAPHY;226
17;INDEX;228