Principles of Electronic Communication Systems
4th Edition
Published on 16. March 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-1-259-25502-1 (ISBN)
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Principles of Electronic Communication Systems 4th edition provides the most up-to-date survey available for students taking a first course in electronic communications. Requiring only basic algebra and trigonometry, the new edition is notable for its readability, learning features and numerous full-color photos and illustrations. A systems approach is used to cover state-of-the-art communications technologies, to best reflect current industry practice. This edition contains greatly expanded and updated material on the Internet, cell phones, and wireless technologies. Practical skills like testing and troubleshooting are integrated throughout. A brand-new Laboratory & Activities Manual provides both hands-on experiments and a variety of other activities, reflecting the variety of skills now needed by technicians. A new Online Learning Center web site is available, with a wealth of learning resources for students.
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PRINCIPLES OF ELECTRONIC COMMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS4th EditionPrefaceChapter 1 Introduction to Electronic Communication1-1The Significance of Human Communications1-2Communication Systems1-3Types of Electronic Communication1-4Modulation and Multiplexing1-5The Electromagnetic Spectrum1-6Bandwidth1-7A Survey of Communication Applications1-8Careers in the Communications IndustryChapter 2 The Fundamentals of Electronics: A Review2-1Gain, Attenuation and Decibels2-2Tuned Circuits2-3Filters2-4Fourier TheoryChapter 3 Amplitude Modulation Fundamentals3-1 AM Concepts3-2Modulation Index and Percentage of Modulation3-3Sidebands and The Frequency Domain3-4AM Power3-5Single-Sideband Modulation3-6Classification of Radio EmissionsChapter 4 Amplitude Modulator and Demodulator Circuits4-1Basic Principles of Amplitude Modulation4-2Amplitude Modulators4-3Amplitude Demodulators4-4Balanced Modulators4-5SSB CircuitsChapter 5 Fundamentals of Frequency Modulation5-1Basic Principles of Frequency Modulation5-2Principles of Phase Modulation5-3Modulation Index and Sidebands5-4Noise Suppression Effects of FM5-5Frequency Modulation versus Amplitude ModulationChapter 6 FM Circuits6-1Frequency Modulators6-2Phase Modulators6-3Frequency DemodulatorsChapter 7 Digital Communications Techniques 7-1Digital Transmission of Data7-2Data Converters7-3Parallel and Serial Transmission7-4Pulse Code Modulation7-5Pulse Modulation7-6Digital Signal ProcessingChapter 8 Radio Transmitters8-1Transmitter Fundamentals8-2Carrier Generators8-3Power Amplifiers8-4Impedance Matching Networks8-5Typical Transmitter CircuitsChapter 9 Communications Receivers9-1Basic Principles of Signal Reproduction9-2Superheterodyne Receivers9-3Frequency Conversion9-4Intermediate Frequency and Images9-5Noise9-6Typical Receiver Circuits9-7Receivers and TransmittersChapter 10 Multiplexing and Demultiplexing10-1 Multiplexing Principles10-2 Frequency Division Multiplexing10-3 Time Division Multiplexing10-3 Pulse Code Modulation10-4 DuplexingChapter 11 Data Transmission Techniques11-1 Digital Codes11-2 Principles of Digital Transmission11-3 Transmission Efficiency11-4 Basic Modem Concepts11-5 Wideband Modulation11-6 Advanced Modem Technology11-7 Error Detection and Correction11-8 ProtocolsChapter 12 Introduction to Networking and Local Area Networks12-1 Network Fundamentals12-2 LAN Hardware12-3 Ethernet LANs12-4 Token Ring LANChapter 13 Transmission Lines13-1 Transmission Line Basics13-2 Standing Waves13-3 Transmission Lines as Circuit Elements13-4 The Smith ChartChapter 14 Antennas and Wave Propagation14-1 Antenna Fundamentals14-2 Common Antenna Types14-3 Radio Wave PropagationChapter 15 Internet Technologies15-1 Internet Applications15-2 Internet Transmission Systems15-3 Storage Area Networks15-4 Internet SecurityChapter 16 Microwave Communications16-1 Microwave Concepts16-2 Microwave Transistor Amplifiers16-3 Waveguides and Cavity Resonators16-4 Microwave Semiconductor Diodes16-5 Microwave Tubes16-6 Microwave Antennas16-7 Microwave ApplicationsChapter 17 Satellite Communications17-1 Satellite Orbits17-2 Satellite Communications Systems17-3 Satellite Subsystems17-4 Ground Stations17-5 Satellite ApplicationsChapter 18 Telecommunication Systems18-1 Telephones18-2 The Telephone System18-3 Facsimile18-4 Paging Systems18-5 Integrated Services Digital Network18-6 Internet TelephonyChapter 19 Optical Communication19-1 Optical Principles19-2 Optical Communication System19-3 Fiber Optic Cables19-4 Optical Transmitters and Receivers19-5 Wavelength Division Multiplexing19-6 Passive Optical NetworksChapter 20 Cell Phone Technologies20-1 Cellular Telephone Systems20-2 The Advanced Mobile Telephone System20-3 Digital Cell Phone SystemsChapter 21 Wireless Technologies21-1 Wireless LANs21-2 PANs and Bluetooth21-3 ZigBee and Mesh Wireless Networks21-4 WiMAX and Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks21-5 Infrared Wireless21-6 Radio Frequency Identification21-7 Ultra Wideband WirelessChapter 22 Communication Tests and Measurements22-1 Communications Test Equipment22-2 Common Communication Tests22-3 Troubleshooting Techniques22-4 Electromagnetic Interference TestingAppendixGlossaryIndex<