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Biomolecular computation for bionanotechnology.

This multidisciplinary field will surely create another revolution in computing as it matures, and Liu (research, Kobe Advanced ICT Research Center) and Shimohara (information systems, Dashisha U.) provide the first comprehensive resource on its technologies, biomechanical details and theoretical models. They describe the technologies of building a molecular computer from nanobioscience, nanotechnology and nanobioinformatics, the challenging real-world applications, and the role of molecular informatics in representing information that relates to market needs. They describe state-of-the-art molecular biology and nanotechnology, nanobiomachines for information processing and communication, diverse methods of computing by biomoleware from similarly diversified materials, theoretical miomolecular computing, cellular biomolecular computing based on signaling pathways (kinase computing), comparisons of algorithms for biomolecular computing and molecular bioinformatics, and emerging nanobiotechnology in multiple disciples, including cell communication for engineering purposes. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Classic works in RF engineering; v.2: Microwave and RF filters.

This volume collects classic papers on RF and microwave filters, though not those that have been superceded by later work nor those that were considered to be excessively complicated. The intent of the work is to provide an overview of the subject equivalent to that of a textbook on basic filter theory and realization for graduate students and researchers in the field. The fifty-one papers are organized into sections covering direct-coupled cavity filters; transformed-variable synthesis, combline, and interdigital filters; cross-coupled and pseudo-elliptic filters; parallel-coupled line, hairpin-line, and microstrip-bandpass filters; dielectric-resonator filters; bandstop filters; lowpass filters; suspended substrate stripline filters; lumped element filters; and power-handling, insertion loss, group delay, and tuning. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Foundations of oscillator circuit design.

Equation-rich and elegantly written, this comprehensive design resource includes the complete frequency range, including the more complex oscillators at the RF and microwave frequencies. Gonzalez (electrical engineering, U. of Miami) provides clear and helpful illustrations along with over 1,200 equations and covers both theories and practicalities of oscillator circuit design. He also advocates using CAD simulation techniques with a wide variety of oscillators, covering their theories and history, their characteristics, tuned-circuit oscillators, crystal oscillators, negative-resistance oscillators and nonsinusoidal oscillators. For those who need a brush-up, Gonzalez thoughtfully describes the conditions for stable oscillation and analyzes the series feedback circuit in appendices. The result is useful for graduate and undergraduate students as well as professionals. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Frequency-domain characterization of power distribution networks.

Both veterans and novices find making accurate frequency-domain measurements difficult, primarily because those taking measurements are spoiled for choice and the process has many significant pitfalls. The authors, both senior practitioners, focus on modeling and simulation as they break down the process of making frequency-domain measurements step by step, giving advice on the selection of instruments, probes and cables as well as the strengths and weaknesses of processes and tools. They start with the basics, covering the evolution of power distribution networks, then analyze simulation methods and tools, characterizing and modeling via phenomena and planes or laminates, impedance measurement, connections and calibrations, practical details of measurements, and characterization and modeling of bypass capacitors, inductors, DC to DC converters and systems. The illustrations are particularly well done. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Handbook of software quality assurance, 4th ed.

Updated to include the latest software quality assurance (SQA) methods and standards, this edition continues the tradition of delivering expert evaluations of commercial standards and development methods of SQA and development quality assurance along with techniques for developing and managing high-quality software. Consultant Shulmeyer and his contributors cover organizational relationships, commercial and governmental standards, personnel requirements, training for quality management, the Pareto principle as applied to software quality assurance, the role of inspection, software audit methods, software safety and its relation to software quality assurance, the software quality engineer certification program of the American Society for Quality, the Capability Maturity Model Integration program offered by the Software Engineering Institute and its relationship to SQA, small projects, development quality assurance, quality management in information technology, costs of software quality, and SQA metrics. The reviews of the work of those such as Deming, Ishikawa and Juran are particularly interesting. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Hybrid CMOS single-electron-transistor device and circuit design. (CD-ROM included)

This book/CD-ROM guide shows engineers how to take advantage of single- electronic transistors (SETs) in combination with CMOS technology, and provides a conceptual framework for CMOS-SET hybrid circuit design. The CD-ROM contains the SET analytical model MIB coded in C++, MATLAB, and Verilog-A language, allowing users to cosimulate and codesign hybrid CMOS-SET circuits. Numerous circuit examples are also provided on the CD-ROM. The book is for students, researchers, and engineers involved in the design, modeling, and simulation of CMOS and single-electron devices. Mahapatra is affiliated with the Center for Electronics Design and Technology at the Indian Institute of Science. Ionescu is affiliated with the Laboratory of Micro and Nanoelectronic Devices at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Implementing the ISO/IEC 27001 information security management system standard.

Standards are updated frequently, and those for information security management are no exception. Consultant Humphreys is uniquely positioned to keep it all straight for you, focusing on issues critical to protecting valuable assets while simultaneously dealing with business risks, regulations and governance, and compliance. He works through the tenets of information security, including risks, jargon, and relation to legislation and regulation, then reviews the family of standards, including the standardization process, evolution of the family, requirements, the risk-based approach, management responsibilities, internal audits, improvements and links to other standards, elements of risk management, implementation and deployment, utilization and maintenance. Humphreys also offers information on standard accreditation and certification. The result is a compact and concise treatment of what could be a very frustrating change from the previous standard. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Life science automation fundamentals and applications.

Science and engineering have collaborated extensively in automated devices, systems and technologies that can conduct clinical laboratory testing, deliver health care, perform analytical chemistry, fabricate DNA and protein microarray experiments, and accomplish system-level and emerging nanotechnology applications. This collection of 18 papers that serve as integrated chapters introduces engineers and others to the science behind the applications such as nucleic acid testing and basic analytical chemistry for engineers, then moves to principles of human-machine interfaces and interactions, fundamentals of microscopy and machine vision, control mechanisms of life science automation, and robotics, then explains device design, simulation and fabrication, system integration and advanced life science integration. The result is an inspiring reference that also works as a design guide and handbook. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Multimodal surveillance; sensors, algorithms, and systems.

Not just one mode will keep them out, it appears, and to be really sure you have a solid surveillance system you must use a range of sensors, systems and algorithms to be fully operational. Zhu (computer science, City U. of New York), Huang (electrical and computer engineering, U. of Illinois at Champagne-Urbana) and their contributors take systems designers through a range of three-dimensional, scene and automatic modeling, high-end sensors for long-range modeling or that requiring particular sensitivity, and low-cost sensor solutions. This combination design guide and handbook covers multimodal sensors and sensing approaches, multimodal fusion algorithms, and multimodal systems and issues for special applications, including a multimodal "workbench" for automatic surveillance. The illustrations are particularly helpful and many illustrate real-world applications. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)