Telecommunications

This fourth edition of "Telecommunications" presents the most up-to-date information with regard to standards and emerging technologies in the field of telecommunications, still one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. A broad range of topics is covered, providing a solid foundation of knowledge without the intricate details of mathematical derivations and proofs. Fundamental principles are emphasized in a simplified yet comprehensive and practical manner. Comprehensive coverage if provided on all of the following:

• Overview of the Industry
• Noise
• Amplitude Modulation
• Frequency Modulation
• Pulse Modulation
• Transmission Codes and Encoding Techniques
• Terminals
• Serial Interfaces
• The UART Interface
• The Telephone Set and Subscriber Loop Interface
• The Telephone Network
• Modems
• Protocols
• Local Area Networks
• The Internet and Emerging Technologies
• Erroe Detection, Correction, and Control
• Fiber Optics
• Wireless Communications

"Telecommunications" is intended primarily for use as a college text for courses in data communications or telecommunications programs, and students and faculty alike find that it becomes an excellent reference long after its use in the classroom.