October 1st 07, 02:21 AM
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HOW OLD are you?
In article om,
SFTV_troy wrote:
Phil Kane wrote:
On Sun, 30 Sep 2007 20:35:59 GMT, (Don Pearce)
wrote:
He can't be a competent engineer if he doesn't understand synchronous
detection, which may predate single side band, pre 1952.
He can't be a competent engineer if he doesn't understand three-phase
power generation and transmission as well. Learning all that was
necessary before we could learn electronics in every major engineering
school.
That was optional at Penn State. I never took it.
I didn't say it was. I said ANALOG theory was. Digital of course
still has relevance.
But every digital device is full of analogue devices. Not only that,
but they run so quickly that you need to be highly competent in
distributed circuit theory and microwave design techniques.
That is true. I was rather surprised on my last project to discover
myself modeling analog signals, instead of digital. Oh well. Times
change.
Perhaps after he has 40-50 years of experience --
Doubtful. Engineering is boring; you sit in a damn cube all day long,
staring at a computer. I've been saving every penny, such that I will
be able to retire at 40-45. Or semi-retire (only take jobs I like).
Engineering is dull.
Well you took a wrong turn didn't you but it's never to late to get into
marketing where you can lie your ass off. It's very exciting, just ask
Eduardo.
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Telamon
Ventura, California
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