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What are the best books to prepare for gate in electrical


Sangam Bharti 15th May, 2019
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Aditi amrendra Student Expert 15th May, 2019
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Sections
Important Topics
Books
1
Engineering Mathematics
Linear Algebra
Calculus and Differential equations
Probability and Statistics
Advanced Engineering Mathematics by E. Kreyszig
2
Electric Circuits
KCL, KVL and Node and Mesh Analysis
Network Theorems
Transient Analysis of First Order Circuits
Resonance
Two Port Networks
Power and Power Factor in AC Circuits
Transient Analysis Of Electric Power Circuits by Arieh L Shenkmann

Circuit Theory: Analysis & Synthesis by Abhijit Chakrabarti
3
Electromagnetic Fields
Electrostatics, EM Waves
Transmission Lines
Waveguides and Antennas
Magnetic Circuits
Self and Mutual Inductance of Simple Configurations
Elements of Electromagnetics by Mathew N. O. SADIKU

Engineering Electromagnetics by William H. Hayt
4
Signals and Systems
LTI Systems
Fourier Representation of Signals
Z-Transform and Laplace Transform
Signals and Systems by Oppenheim and Wilsky

Signals and Systems by Nagoor Kani
5
Electrical Machines
Single Phase Transformers
Three Phase Transformers
DC Machines
Single Phase Induction Motors
Electrical Machinery by P.S Bimbhra
6
Power Systems
Power Generation Concepts
Load Flow Methods, Bus Impedance and Admittances Matrices
Circuit Breakers
HVDC and FACTS Concepts
Fault Calculations and Transients
Power Systems Engineering by Nagrath and Kothari
Power Systems by JB Guptha & CL Wadhwa
7
Control Systems
Time Domain Analysis
Root, State Variable Technique
Frequency Response Analysis using Nyquist and Bode Plots
Block Diagrams
Signal Flow Graphs
1st Order Transfer Functions
Routh Hurwitz Criteria
Control Systems Engineering by Nagrath and Gopal
8
Electrical and Electronic Measurements
Bridges and Potentiometers
Measurement of Voltage, Current, Power, Energy and Power factor
Error Analysis
Electrical and Electronic Measurement and Instrumentation by AK Sawhney
9
Analog and Digital Electronics
Diode Circuits
Small Signal Analysis of BJT and FET
Operational Amplifier and its Applications
Logic Gates
Boolean Algebra and K-Map
Sequential Circuits and Counters, ADC and DACs.
Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory by Boylestad

Digital Design by M.Morris Mano

Integrated Electronics : Analog And Digital Circuits And Systems by Christos C. Halkias, Chetan D. Parikh Jacob Millman
10
Power Electronics
Characteristics of Semi-Conductor Devices
Rectifiers
Principles of Choppers
Principles of Inverters

You can also follow these books :

Network Analysis : Abhijit Chakrabarty.
Machine : P S Bimbhra
Power electronics : P S Bimbhra
Power System : C L Wadhwa
Digital Electronics : Morris Mano
Analog Electronics : J B Gupta
Measurement : A K Sawhney
Control : B S Manke.

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