Understanding Telecommunications Networks

Andy Valdar

ISBN 10: 178561164X / ISBN 13: 9781785611643

Published by Institution of Engineering and Technology 15/09/2017, 2017

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Synopsis:

A telecommunications network is an electronic system of links, nodes and the controls that govern their operations to allow voice and data transfer among users and devices. Examples of telecommunications networks are the telephone networks, computer networks and the Internet. Understanding Telecommunications Networks provides a comprehensive explanation of how various systems and technologies link together to construct fixed and mobile telecommunications networks and provide services. It uses straightforward language supported by block-schematic diagrams so that non-engineers and engineers alike can learn about the principles.

This fully revised, updated and expanded second edition covers all aspects of today's networks, including how they are planned, formed and operated. After an introductory chapter on telephony, the book describes all of today's networks and considers how they link. Individual chapters then consider the principles, technologies and network structures relating to network components; transmission systems and networks; circuit switching systems and networks; signalling and control; data (packet) switching and routeing; and mobile systems and networks. The book concludes with a chapter designed to pull everything together, considering architecture, quality of service and performance, operations, network evolution and next generation networks. This is a companion volume to Understanding Telecommunications Business authored by Andy Valdar & Ian Morfett (ISBN: 9781849197458).

About the Author:

Andy Valdar has covered many aspects of telecommunications over his career, including network planning, international standards, training, marketing and product management, advising on the network and technical aspects of regulation, and developing network and technology strategy. He worked at BT for 30 years, spent 3 years in India working for the ITU, and 15 years at University College London, where he is currently a visiting Professor. He is also the co-author of the companion book Understanding Telecommunications Business and the earlier textbook: SPC Digital Telephone Exchanges.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Understanding Telecommunications Networks
Publisher: Institution of Engineering and Technology 15/09/2017
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 2nd Edition