Dictionary of Video and Television Technology (Demystifying Technology Series) - Softcover

Jack, Keith; Tsatsoulin, Vladimir

Softcover

ISBN 10: 187870799X ISBN 13: 9781878707994

Publisher: Newnes, 2002

Synopsis

This up-to-date reference is the most complete dictionary covering this fast-paced field. It contains virtually all the terminology commonly used in modern global video and television technology, with thorough definitions aimed at the engineering level. It covers all international video standards, digital and analog video signals, data compression, video conferencing, encoding/decoding--indeed, every term associated with video/television technology. Compiled by two internationally recognized video/television experts, this dictionary promises to become a standard reference.

• Provides comprehensive and up-to-date information, including coverage of test and measurement procedures
• Electronic version of the book accompanies text
• Authors are both heavily experienced engineers and authors whose previous works are respected world wide

About this title

From the Back Cover

*Provides comprehensive and up-to-date information, including coverage of test and measurement procedures
*Electronic version of the book accompanies text
*Authors are both heavily experienced engineers and authors whose previous works are respected world wide

The Dictionary of Video and Television Technology is the ideal resource for technology professionals involved in the design, engineering, installation, operation, and maintenance of video and television hardware, software, production, and post-production. The book is also ideal for for electronics and electrical engineering reference libraries. It provides concise but thorough explanations of essential concepts and terms in video and television.

This up-to-date reference is the most complete dictionary covering this fast-paced field. It contains virtually all the terminology commonly used in modern global video and television technology, with thorough definitions aimed at the engineering level. It covers all international video standards, digital and analog video signals, data compression, video conferencing, encoding/decoding--indeed, every term associated with video/television technology. Compiled by two internationally recognized video/television experts, this dictionary promises to become a standard reference.

About the Author

Keith Jack is Director of Product Marketing at Sigma Designs. Sigma Designs develops and markets high-performance, highly-integrated System-on-a-Chip (SoC) semiconductors for IPTV Set-top Boxes, Blu-ray and HD DVD Players/Recorders, HDTVs, Digital Media Adapters, and Portable Media Players. Prior to joining Sigma Designs, Mr. Jack held various marketing and chip design positions at Harris Semiconductor, Brooktree, and Rockwell International. He has been involved in over 40 multimedia chips for the consumer market.

Edition details

• Publisher: Newnes
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 187870799X
• ISBN 13: 9781878707994
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 322