Electronic Communications: Principles and Systems

This book develops a solid understanding of the general principles that govern all communications systems. Topics include traditional analog communication techniques such as AM and FM, modern digital systems, radar, wireless, networking, consumer communications systems, and many other areas. Practical applications are stressed with an emphasis on signal processing at a systems level, in order to provide a better background for readers as technology advances and new integrated circuits become available.

William D. Stanley is an Eminent Professor Emeritus at Old Dominion University and was a recipient of the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Carolina and the Master of Science and Ph.D. degrees from North Carolina State University. All degrees were in Electrical Engineering. Dr. Stanley is a Registered Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia. He is also a Senior Member of the IEEE and Life Member of ASEE.

John M. Jeffords retired from the United States Navy after twenty-four years as an air crewman and aircraft maintenance officer. While attending law school at the College of William and Mary he started teaching electrical engineering technology courses at Old Dominion University and continued to do so after passing the bar and commencing his law practice. After several years he decided he preferred teaching to practicing law, and taught electrical engineering technology and information technology courses for fifteen years.