Modern Electronic Communication
United States Edition
8th Edition
Published on 23. July 2004
Book
Mixed media product
960 pages
978-0-13-113037-1 (ISBN)
Description
For courses in Electronic Communications and Communication Systems.
Now in its eighth edition, Modern Electronic Communication thoroughly examines the key concepts in electronic communications. The text contains many examples of communication circuit troubleshooting and includes extensive use of Electronics Workbench Multisim throughout. This edition has expanded the coverage of digital communications with a new chapter featuring the concepts, techniques, and electronics used in wireless digital communications.
Now in its eighth edition, Modern Electronic Communication thoroughly examines the key concepts in electronic communications. The text contains many examples of communication circuit troubleshooting and includes extensive use of Electronics Workbench Multisim throughout. This edition has expanded the coverage of digital communications with a new chapter featuring the concepts, techniques, and electronics used in wireless digital communications.
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Edition
8th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Width: 263 mm
Thickness: 42 mm
Weight
1906 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-113037-1 (9780131130371)
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Content
(NOTE: Most chapters begin with an Introduction and conclude with Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting with Electronics Workbench Multisim, Summary, and Questions and Problems.)
1. Introductory Topics.
The dB in Communications. Noise. Noise Designation and Calculation. Noise Measurement. Information and Bandwidth. LC Circuits. Oscillators.
2. Amplitude Modulation: Transmission.
Amplitude Modulation Fundamentals. Percentage Modulation. AM Analysis. Circuits for AM Generation. AM Transmitter Systems. Transmitter Measurements.
3. Amplitude Modulation: Reception.
Receiver Characteristics. AM Detection. Superheterodyne Receivers. Superheterodyne Tuning. Superheterodyne Analysis. Automatic Gain Control. AM Receiver Systems.
4. Single-Sideband Communications.
Single-Sideband Characteristics. Sideband Generation: The Balanced Modulator. SSB Filters. SSB Transmitters. SSB Demodulation. SSB Receivers.
5. Frequency Modulation: Transmission.
Angle Modulation. A Simple FM Generator. FM Analysis. Noise Suppression. Direct FM Generation. Indirect FM Generation. Phase-Locked Loop FM Transmittor. Stereo FM. FM Transmission.
6. Frequency Modulation: Reception.
Block Diagram. RF Amplifiers. Limiters. Discriminators. Phase-Locked Loop. Stereo Demodulation. FM Receivers.
7. Communications Techniques.
Frequency Conversion. Special Techniques. Receiver Noise, Sensitivity, and Dynamic Range Relationships. Frequency Synthesis. Direct Signal Synthesis. FM Communications Transceivers.
8. Digital Communications: Coding Techniques.
Alphanumeric Codes. Pulse-Code Modulation. Digital Signal Encoding Formats. Coding Principles. Code Error Detection and Correction.
9. Wired Digital Communications.
Background Material for Digital Communication. Bandwidth Considerations. Data Transmission. Time-Division Multiple Access (TDMA). Delta and Pulse Modulation. Computer Communication.
10. Wireless Digital Communications.
Digital Modulation Techniques. Spread Spectrum. Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM). Telemetry.
11. Network Communications.
Basic Telephone Operation. Cellular Phone and PCS Systems. Local Area Networks. Assembling a LAN. LAN Interconnection. Internet. IP Telephony. Interfacing the Networks.
12. Transmission Lines.
Types of Transmission Lines. Electrical Characteristics of Transmission Lines. Propagation of DC Voltage Down a Line. Nonresonant Line. Resonant Transmission Line. Standing Wave Ratio. The Smith Chart. Transmission Line Applications.
13. Wave Propagation.
Electrical to Electromagnetic Conversion. Electromagnetic Waves. Waves Not in Free Space. Ground-and Space-Wave Propagation. Sky-Wave Propagation. Satellite Communications.
14. Antennas.
Basic Antenna Theory. Half-Wave Dipole Antennas. Radiation Resistance. Antenna Feed Lines. Vertical Antenna. Antenna Arrays. Special-Purpose Antennas.
15. Waveguides and Radar.
Comparison of Transmission Systems. Types of Waveguides. Physical Picture of Waveguide Propagation. Other Types of Waveguides. Other Waveguide Considerations. Termination and Attenuation. Directional Coupler. Coupling Waveguide Energy and Cavity Resonators. Radar. Microintegrated Circuit Waveguiding.
16. Microwaves and Lasers.
Microwave Antennas. Microwave Tubes. Solid-State Microwave Devices. Ferrites. Low-Noise Amplification. Lasers.
17. Television.
Transmitter Principles. Transmitter/Receiver Synchronization. Resolution. The Television Signal. Television Receivers. The Front End and IF Amplifiers. The Video Section. Sync and Deflection. Principles of Color Television. Sound and Picture Improvements. Digital Television.
18. Fiber Optics.
The Nature of Light. Optical Fibers. Fiber Attenuation and Dispersion. Optical Components. Fiber Connections and Splices. Cabling Construction. System Design and Operational Issues. Optical Networks. Safety.
Appendix A.
Glossary.
Acronyms and Abbreviations.
Index.
1. Introductory Topics.
The dB in Communications. Noise. Noise Designation and Calculation. Noise Measurement. Information and Bandwidth. LC Circuits. Oscillators.
2. Amplitude Modulation: Transmission.
Amplitude Modulation Fundamentals. Percentage Modulation. AM Analysis. Circuits for AM Generation. AM Transmitter Systems. Transmitter Measurements.
3. Amplitude Modulation: Reception.
Receiver Characteristics. AM Detection. Superheterodyne Receivers. Superheterodyne Tuning. Superheterodyne Analysis. Automatic Gain Control. AM Receiver Systems.
4. Single-Sideband Communications.
Single-Sideband Characteristics. Sideband Generation: The Balanced Modulator. SSB Filters. SSB Transmitters. SSB Demodulation. SSB Receivers.
5. Frequency Modulation: Transmission.
Angle Modulation. A Simple FM Generator. FM Analysis. Noise Suppression. Direct FM Generation. Indirect FM Generation. Phase-Locked Loop FM Transmittor. Stereo FM. FM Transmission.
6. Frequency Modulation: Reception.
Block Diagram. RF Amplifiers. Limiters. Discriminators. Phase-Locked Loop. Stereo Demodulation. FM Receivers.
7. Communications Techniques.
Frequency Conversion. Special Techniques. Receiver Noise, Sensitivity, and Dynamic Range Relationships. Frequency Synthesis. Direct Signal Synthesis. FM Communications Transceivers.
8. Digital Communications: Coding Techniques.
Alphanumeric Codes. Pulse-Code Modulation. Digital Signal Encoding Formats. Coding Principles. Code Error Detection and Correction.
9. Wired Digital Communications.
Background Material for Digital Communication. Bandwidth Considerations. Data Transmission. Time-Division Multiple Access (TDMA). Delta and Pulse Modulation. Computer Communication.
10. Wireless Digital Communications.
Digital Modulation Techniques. Spread Spectrum. Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM). Telemetry.
11. Network Communications.
Basic Telephone Operation. Cellular Phone and PCS Systems. Local Area Networks. Assembling a LAN. LAN Interconnection. Internet. IP Telephony. Interfacing the Networks.
12. Transmission Lines.
Types of Transmission Lines. Electrical Characteristics of Transmission Lines. Propagation of DC Voltage Down a Line. Nonresonant Line. Resonant Transmission Line. Standing Wave Ratio. The Smith Chart. Transmission Line Applications.
13. Wave Propagation.
Electrical to Electromagnetic Conversion. Electromagnetic Waves. Waves Not in Free Space. Ground-and Space-Wave Propagation. Sky-Wave Propagation. Satellite Communications.
14. Antennas.
Basic Antenna Theory. Half-Wave Dipole Antennas. Radiation Resistance. Antenna Feed Lines. Vertical Antenna. Antenna Arrays. Special-Purpose Antennas.
15. Waveguides and Radar.
Comparison of Transmission Systems. Types of Waveguides. Physical Picture of Waveguide Propagation. Other Types of Waveguides. Other Waveguide Considerations. Termination and Attenuation. Directional Coupler. Coupling Waveguide Energy and Cavity Resonators. Radar. Microintegrated Circuit Waveguiding.
16. Microwaves and Lasers.
Microwave Antennas. Microwave Tubes. Solid-State Microwave Devices. Ferrites. Low-Noise Amplification. Lasers.
17. Television.
Transmitter Principles. Transmitter/Receiver Synchronization. Resolution. The Television Signal. Television Receivers. The Front End and IF Amplifiers. The Video Section. Sync and Deflection. Principles of Color Television. Sound and Picture Improvements. Digital Television.
18. Fiber Optics.
The Nature of Light. Optical Fibers. Fiber Attenuation and Dispersion. Optical Components. Fiber Connections and Splices. Cabling Construction. System Design and Operational Issues. Optical Networks. Safety.
Appendix A.
Glossary.
Acronyms and Abbreviations.
Index.