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Synopsis
If you've ever considered yourself to be "a little fuzzy on the details," or even if you're a complete technical illiterate, this is the book for you. This revised and updated version of the bestselling first edition covers all of the basic technological concepts you need to understand the principles behind modern communications systems. The book features an innovative modular approach so that as you gain familiarity with the technical principles at circuit, component, and device levels, you can readily grasp systems-level concepts. With 196 pages of crystal-clear illustrations.
Booknews
A spiral-bound introduction to the fundamentals of communication technology for nontechnical graduate students. Chapters on signals and spectra, electricity, system elements, modulation, digital signals, and computers and data communication feature exercises and answers, b&w diagrams, and developed mathematical formulas. Includes a review of basic mathematics. The second edition is updated with new information on CD-ROM, modems, and spread spectrum technologies. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)