Principles of Communications Networks and Systems

Introduction to the key technologies and theories associated with designing complex communications systems and networks.


Principles of Communications Networks and Systems addresses the fundamental aspects of communications systems and networks, and provides models and analytical methods for evaluating their performance. The book is structured to address topics from the physical layer (digital transmission and modulation) all the way up to the networking and application layers, with the quality of service concepts belonging to these different layers of the protocol stack being interrelated to form a comprehensive picture.
- Comprehensive treatment of the key theories and technologies associated with the design of modern communications networks.
- One of the first books to jointly address network and transmission topics.
- Features examples of advanced digital modulation systems such as CDMA and OFDM.
- Structured to reflect the modern way in which communications systems are designed
- Includes examples of existing and recent standard systems.
- Provides problems at the ends of each chapter, with answers on an accompanying website.