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Second Edition
By
Geoff Lewis, BA. M.Sc. MIEEE. MRTS.MIEIE., Information Technology and Satellite Television consultant.
Description
This is the first point of reference for the communications industries. It offers an introduction to a wide range of topics and concepts
encountered in the field of communications technology. Whether you are looking for a simple explanation, or need to go into a subject
in more depth, the Communications Technology Handbook provides all the information you need in one single volume.
This second
edition has been updated to include the latest technology including:
Video on Demand
Wire-less Distribution systems
High speed
data transmission over telephone lines
Smart cards and batteries
Global positioning Systems
The contents are ordered initially
by communications systems. This is followed by an introduction to each topic and goes on to provide more detailed information in alphabetical
order. Every section contains an explanation of common terminology, and further references are provided. This approach offers flexible
access to information for a variety of readers. Those who know little about communications professionals, the book constitutes a handy
reference source and a way of finding out about related technologies. The book addresses an international audience by referring to all
systems and standards throughout.
This book has been revised to include new sections on:
* Video on demand
* Wire-less
distribution systems
* High speed data transmission over telephone lines
* Smart cards
* Global positioning systems
Audience
Communications and network managers, engineers, researchers, technicians and students
Contents
Analog systems and concepts; Antennae or aerials; Audio signal processing; Bar code technology; Codes and coding formats; Computers in
communications; Digital communication systems; Digital pulse code modulation; Electromagnetic
compatibility/interference; Encryption
and decryption; Error control; Facsimile systems; Filters; Frequency bands in use; Image processing; Information theory; Logic; Measurement
of systems parameters; Memories; Microwave devices; Mixer signal processing; Modulation and demodulation; Networks; Noise; Optical communications,
devices and systems; Photo detector/receivers; Power supplies; Propagation; Quality and reliability; Radar and navigation systems; Radio
frequency receivers; Satellite systems; Semiconductor devices and technology; Signals; Spread spectrum techniques; Standards organisations
and associated bodies; Telephony and associated systems; Television signal processing and systems; Transmission lines and waveguides;
Videotex; CCITT recommendations; Abbreviations and acronyms; Index
| Bibliographic details |
Hardbound, 480 pages, publication date: DEC-1996
ISBN-13: 978-0-240-51461-1
ISBN-10: 0-240-51461-0
Imprint: FOCAL PRESS
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