Introduction to Telecommunications: Voice, Data, and the Internet

Cole, Marion

ISBN 10: 0130608904 / ISBN 13: 9780130608901

Published by Pearson College Div, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Telecommunications: Voice, Data, and the Internet
• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130608904
• ISBN 13: 9780130608901
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

This book provides a comprehensive overview of telecommunications technologies, with an emphasis on voice, data, and the Internet. Coverage also touches upon network design and switching systems. The author's flexible presentation supports either a “just the basics” approach or an in-depth exploration. Chapter topics cover an introduction to telecommunications; telecommunications legislative history; telecommunications PSTN technology (1876-2000); customer-provided equipment: telephones, keysystems, PBXS, and personal computers; the medium; multiplexing; analog and digital signals; data communication; ISDN and ADSL; data networking via LANS; wide area networks; internet services; mobile telephones and personal communication systems; and telecommunications management. For telecommunications project managers, project managers, data communications managers, and control office maintenance managers.

From the Back Cover

This book has been thoroughly revised to keep readers abreast of the latest telecommunications technologies and tools. Significant additions include coverage of:

• Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
• Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM)
• Fiber Optic Media

Case studies have also been added to each chapter.

A free Instructor's Manual (ISBN 0-13-060901-3) is available to instructors using this book for a course.