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FE Exam Topics:

Fundamental Theorem
Laplacian of Functions
Centroids and Moments of Inertia
Fourier Series
Differential Equations
Laws of Probability
Dispersion Measures
Binominal Probability Distribution
Steps of Testing a Hypothesis
Stoichiometry
Periodic Table of Elements
Avogadro's Hypothesis
Chemical Reaction
Le Châtelier's Principle
Ideal Gas Equation
Enthalpy of Formation
Enthalpy of Reaction
Exothermic
Endothermic
Heat of Solution
States of matter
Bravais Lattices
Stoichiometry
Computer Acronyms
Computer Memory
Spreadsheet Programs
Competitive Bidding Ethics
Ethical Activity
Model Rules
(ABET)
Reporting Ethical Failures
Engineer's Creed
Functional Notation
Accelerated Depreciation
Capitalized Cost
Economic Comparisons
Rate of Return Cost Analysis
Equilibrium
Analysis of Frames and Trusses
Friction
Pulleys, and Cables
Momentum
Projectile Motion
Kinetics
Hooke's Law
Mohr's Circle
Failure Theories
Thermal Stresses
Intrinsic Properties
Torsional Stress
Solid Engineering Materials
Corrosion
Ferrous and Non Ferrous Metals
Fatigue
Non-plastic Petroleum Materials
Hydrostatic Paradox
Conservation Laws
Buoyancy
Real Fluid Flow
Reynold's Number
Impulse-momentum Principle
Ohm's and Kirchhoff's Laws
Thevenin's and Norton's Theorems
Alternating Current
Basic Complex Algebra
Transformers
Alternating Current
First Law of Thermodynamics
Amagat's Law
Raoult's Law
Henry's Law
Avogadro's Law
Psychometrics
Speed of Sound

Basic Electrical Engineering Lessons

Exploring Electrical Engineering

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Basic Concepts Chapter
Electrical Elements Chapter
Digital Signals and Logic Chapter
Time and Frequency Chapter
Measurements Chapter

Communication and Signal Processing

The field of communications encompasses transmission of information by electromagnetic signals through wired and wireless links and networks. The information may be voice, images (still photographs and drawings), video, data, software, or text messages. The closely related field of signal processing involves manipulating electromagnetic signals so that they can be transmitted with greater accuracy, speed, reliability, and efficiency. Communications engineers design and develop equipment and systems for a great variety of applications, including digital telephony, cellular telephony, broadcast TV and radio, satellite communications, optical fiber communications, deep space communications, local-area networks, and Internet and World Wide Web communications. Signal processing engineers direct their attention to data compression, modulation systems, radar, sonar, computer-aided tomography (CAT), ultrasound imaging, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Electrical Power

The electrical power field is concerned with the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical energy. Electrical power engineers design and develop equipment and systems to provide electricity in homes, offices, stores, and factories. The equipment includes devices to regulate the frequency and voltage of the power delivered to consumers, to correct its power factor, and to protect the network and its customers from lightning strikes, surges, and outages. Many power engineers design power systems for aircraft and spacecraft; others provide computer-controlled energy management systems that conserve energy in manufacturing facilities; and still others design electrical motors for applications ranging from appliances to processing plants.

Electronics

Electronics is a cornerstone of technology, supporting virtually all areas of science, engineering, and medicine with products ranging from sensitive instruments to machine controls to diagnostic equipment. Electronics deals with the release, transport, control, collection, and energy conversion of subatomic particles (such as electrons) having mass and charge. The field is a fast-changing one, as new technology supplants old in rapid succession. Electronics engineering deals with devices, equipment, and systems whose functions depend on such particles. Electronic engineers design, develop, and manufacture, for example -- computers; integrated circuits; sensors and transducers; audio, video, broadcasting, and telecommunications equipment; process control systems; navigation, guidance, and detection systems; prosthetic devices; and pollution monitoring instruments.

Electromagnetics

Electromagnetics deals with the transfer of energy by radiation, such as light waves, and radio waves, and the interaction of such radiation with matter. Engineers apply electromagnetics in optical-fiber communications, radio broadcasting, wireless communications, coaxial cable systems, radar, antennas, sensors, and microwave generators and detectors, for example. Engineering researchers are examining the potential of electromagnetics in advanced computation and switching systems. Electromagnetics is one of the most analytical fields of electrical engineering in that it relies heavily on mathematics to express physical effects such as the complex relationships among electric and magnetic intensities and flux densities and material properties in space and time