Electrical Engineering: Principles & Applications

Electrical Engineering: Principles & Applications, 7th Edition by Allan R. Hambley introduces fundamental principles and applications of electrical engineering. Designed for introductory study, the textbook establishes core concepts across four central areas: circuit analysis, digital systems, electronics, and electromechanics.

The content develops logically across major engineering topics. Initial chapters establish circuit foundations, covering resistive circuits, inductance, capacitance, transients, and steady-state sinusoidal analysis. The narrative then broadens into digital systems, examining logic circuits and microcontrollers, before analyzing active electronic components including diodes, amplifiers, field-effect transistors, bipolar junction transistors, and operational amplifiers. The coverage concludes with electromechanical topics, detailing magnetic circuits, transformers, DC machines, and AC machines.

Structured for introductory courses for electrical engineering majors as well as survey courses for non-majors, the textbook provides clear pathways through core technical concepts. To enhance student practice, the text integrates with Mastering Engineering, an online system offering interactive tutorials, individualized coaching, and structured assessment.