By
Steve Winder, Supertex Inc., Ipswich, Suffolk, UK
Description
Newnes Telecommunications Pocket Book is a unique pocket reference written by an engineer for engineers. The information in this book
covers the data, methods, standards and fundamentals needed in a wide range of work situations. The practical focus of the book makes
it essential for all telecommunications professionals and managers, and also for students who want to find the key information quickly.
The scope of this book encompasses signal sources, radio propagation and modulation, cabling, high speed data systems, switching,
LANs and WANs, multiplexing, and the whole range of telecomms equipment: telephone systems, mobile phones, pagers, modems, fax, private
mobile radio...
Review of the previous edition
'There is something relevant to all practising telecommunications engineers and the
book will be particularly valuable to those looking for a basic but sound appreciation of fields outside their particular speciality.
In short an excellent book.' BT Engineering Journal
All sections have been thoroughly updated to cover the latest developments
in technology and standards, including ITU regulations, WAP, GSM1800, HDSL2, wireless local loops and wireless broadband, optical fibre
amplifiers and the latest submarine cable systems.
Audience:
Professional / technician engineers, students
