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
