Reference Data for Engineers, Eighth Edition: Radio, Electronics, Computer & Communications

This book is a complete reference for engineers, covering a broad range of professional topics. It includes expanded coverage of digital television systems and provides information on application-specific Integrated Circuits. Contributions from over 70 professionals are featured.


Written by professionals for professionals, Reference Data for Engineers was originally published as a limited private edition used by engineers, mathematicians, and physicians at ITT. Its title was Reference Data for Radio Engineers. More than fifty years later, it is still the familiar and dependable reference for engineers worldwide.

In this completely updated eighth edition, the title has changed to reflect the range of new disciplines. In addition to covering essential radio technology data, this edition covers digital electronics, computers, and communications - the combined efforts of more than seventy engineers, scientists, educators, and other recognized specialists.

New areas in this edition include: satellite communications, optoelectronics, digital television, ASICs, and more.


· Features contributions from over 70 professionals
· Includes expanded coverage of digital television systems
· Provides information on application-specific Integrated Circuits

Written by professionals for professionals, Reference Data for Engineers was originally published as a limited private edition used by engineers, mathematicians, and physicians at ITT. Its title was Reference Data for Radio Engineers. More than 50 years later, it is still the familiar and dependable reference for engineers worldwide. In this completely updated eighth edition, the title has changed to reflect the range of new disciplines.