Digital Signal Transmission - Softcover

Bissell, Chris; Chapman, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521425573 ISBN 13: 9780521425575

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1992

Synopsis

This book provides an up-to-date and thorough grounding in the concepts of modern digital transmission. It is written in a pedagogic style, aimed at enabling readers to understand the fundamental concepts and processes. System descriptions are included, however the text also explains the basic techniques of transmission, and includes the necessary mathematical background. The basic processes, such as matched filter detection, pulse shaping, line coding, channel coding, error detection and correction, etc. are described in the central part of the book. Understanding the concepts behind these processes requires a grasp of basic mathematical models, and this is provided in the first part of the book. Finally, to put the processes in context, the third part describes elements of the public switched telephone network. The book is written throughout in a modern, digital context, and is comprehensively illustrated with helpful figures. Although the models (time- and frequency-domain concepts) have wider relevance, they are developed specifically for modeling digital systems. The processes described are those found in current transmission systems, and the description of the PSTN includes an outline of newly formulated standards for the synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH), SONET and for broadband ISDN (ATM).

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Book Description

Aimed at enabling readers to understand the fundamental concepts and processes, this volume provides a thorough up-to-date foundation in the concepts of modern digital transmission for undergraduate study in telecommunications.

Review

"Their material is easy to read with an abundance of illustrations and figures to exemplify the underlying concepts presented. An extensive index allows for easy location of desired information. With the coming emphasis on telecommunications, this book will be an excellent acquisition for general and professional libraries." J.Y. Cheung, Choice

"...written in readily understandable language...organized in a sensible manner...admirably fulfills the authors' objective." George F. Abbott, American Scientist

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521425573
• ISBN 13: 9780521425575
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 332