Principles of Electronic Communication Systems,9780073373850

Principles of Electronic Communication Systems

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Edition: 4th
ISBN13: 9780073373850
ISBN10: 0073373850
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2015-02-09
Publisher(s): McGraw Hill
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Summary

Principles of Electronic Communication Systems 4th edition provides the most up-to-date survey available for students taking a first course in electronic communications. Requiring only basic algebra and trigonometry, the new edition is notable for its readability, learning features and numerous full-color photos and illustrations. A systems approach is used to cover state-of-the-art communications technologies, to best reflect current industry practice. This edition contains greatly expanded and updated material on the Internet, cell phones, and wireless technologies. Practical skills like testing and troubleshooting are integrated throughout. A brand-new Laboratory & Activities Manual provides both hands-on experiments and a variety of other activities, reflecting the variety of skills now needed by technicians. A new Online Learning Center web site is available, with a wealth of learning resources for students.

Table of Contents

PRINCIPLES OF ELECTRONIC COMMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS4th Edition

Preface

Chapter 1 Introduction to Electronic Communication

1-1 The Significance of Human Communications

1-2 Communication Systems

1-3 Types of Electronic Communication

1-4 Modulation and Multiplexing

1-5 The Electromagnetic Spectrum

1-6 Bandwidth

1-7 A Survey of Communication Applications

1-8 Careers in the Communications Industry

Chapter 2 The Fundamentals of Electronics: A Review

2-1 Gain, Attenuation and Decibels

2-2 Tuned Circuits

2-3 Filters

2-4 Fourier Theory

Chapter 3 Amplitude Modulation Fundamentals

3-1 AM Concepts

3-2 Modulation Index and Percentage of Modulation

3-3 Sidebands and The Frequency Domain

3-4 AM Power

3-5 Single-Sideband Modulation

3-6 Classification of Radio Emissions

Chapter 4 Amplitude Modulator and Demodulator Circuits

4-1 Basic Principles of Amplitude Modulation

4-2 Amplitude Modulators

4-3 Amplitude Demodulators

4-4 Balanced Modulators

4-5 SSB Circuits

Chapter 5 Fundamentals of Frequency Modulation

5-1 Basic Principles of Frequency Modulation

5-2 Principles of Phase Modulation

5-3 Modulation Index and Sidebands

5-4 Noise Suppression Effects of FM

5-5 Frequency Modulation versus Amplitude Modulation

Chapter 6 FM Circuits

6-1 Frequency Modulators

6-2 Phase Modulators

6-3 Frequency Demodulators

Chapter 7 Digital Communications Techniques

7-1 Digital Transmission of Data

7-2 Data Converters

7-3 Parallel and Serial Transmission

7-4 Pulse Code Modulation

7-5 Pulse Modulation

7-6 Digital Signal Processing

Chapter 8 Radio Transmitters

8-1 Transmitter Fundamentals

8-2 Carrier Generators

8-3 Power Amplifiers

8-4 Impedance Matching Networks

8-5 Typical Transmitter Circuits

Chapter 9 Communications Receivers

9-1 Basic Principles of Signal Reproduction

9-2 Superheterodyne Receivers

9-3 Frequency Conversion

9-4 Intermediate Frequency and Images

9-5 Noise

9-6 Typical Receiver Circuits

9-7 Receivers and Transmitters

Chapter 10 Multiplexing and Demultiplexing

10-1 Multiplexing Principles

10-2 Frequency Division Multiplexing

10-3 Time Division Multiplexing

10-3 Pulse Code Modulation

10-4 Duplexing

Chapter 11 Data Transmission Techniques

11-1 Digital Codes

11-2 Principles of Digital Transmission

11-3 Transmission Efficiency

11-4 Basic Modem Concepts

11-5 Wideband Modulation

11-6 Advanced Modem Technology

11-7 Error Detection and Correction

11-8 Protocols

Chapter 12 Introduction to Networking and Local Area Networks

12-1 Network Fundamentals

12-2 LAN Hardware

12-3 Ethernet LANs

12-4 Token Ring LAN

Chapter 13 Transmission Lines

13-1 Transmission Line Basics

13-2 Standing Waves

13-3 Transmission Lines as Circuit Elements

13-4 The Smith Chart

Chapter 14 Antennas and Wave Propagation

14-1 Antenna Fundamentals

14-2 Common Antenna Types

14-3 Radio Wave Propagation

Chapter 15 Internet Technologies

15-1 Internet Applications

15-2 Internet Transmission Systems

15-3 Storage Area Networks

15-4 Internet Security

Chapter 16 Microwave Communications

16-1 Microwave Concepts

16-2 Microwave Transistor Amplifiers

16-3 Waveguides and Cavity Resonators

16-4 Microwave Semiconductor Diodes

16-5 Microwave Tubes

16-6 Microwave Antennas

16-7 Microwave Applications

Chapter 17 Satellite Communications

17-1 Satellite Orbits

17-2 Satellite Communications Systems

17-3 Satellite Subsystems

17-4 Ground Stations

17-5 Satellite Applications

Chapter 18 Telecommunication Systems

18-1 Telephones

18-2 The Telephone System

18-3 Facsimile

18-4 Paging Systems

18-5 Integrated Services Digital Network

18-6 Internet Telephony

Chapter 19 Optical Communication

19-1 Optical Principles

19-2 Optical Communication System

19-3 Fiber Optic Cables

19-4 Optical Transmitters and Receivers

19-5 Wavelength Division Multiplexing

19-6 Passive Optical Networks

Chapter 20 Cell Phone Technologies

20-1 Cellular Telephone Systems

20-2 The Advanced Mobile Telephone System

20-3 Digital Cell Phone Systems

Chapter 21 Wireless Technologies

21-1 Wireless LANs

21-2 PANs and Bluetooth

21-3 ZigBee and Mesh Wireless Networks

21-4 WiMAX and Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks

21-5 Infrared Wireless

21-6 Radio Frequency Identification

21-7 Ultra Wideband Wireless

Chapter 22 Communication Tests and Measurements

22-1 Communications Test Equipment

22-2 Common Communication Tests

22-3 Troubleshooting Techniques

22-4 Electromagnetic Interference Testing

Appendix

Glossary

Index <

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