This fully updated edition of the classic reference in its field keeps
professionals current with the latest technology and techniques in
transmission of digital signals.
Unlike other references on the subject, this volume is written
specifically for engineers and focuses on practical systems and their
application in actual design and implementation. It covers systems used
throughout the world in chapters detailing the latest on basic system
design, baseband transmissions, and digital radio and cable systems.
Every chapter from the previous edition has been updated, and new
information has been added on:
- Fiber-optic transmission and digital transmission networks;
- New digital transmission networks - including private-line, public,
and personal communication networks - and integrated services digital
networks;
- Trellis-coded modulation, spread spectrum, digital cross-connect
systems, and source codes.
Areas covered include analog-to-digital conversion, time-division
multiplexing, digital modulation, network synchronization, and how to
test, monitor, and control transmission systems. Extensive design
examples and references drawn from common carriers, manufacturers, and
the author's own experience clarify real-life applications in actual
systems. The latest standards published by the CCITT, CCIR, and ANSI are
provided, and many new sample problems in each chapter build
understanding and expertise.
Since digital transmission is used by virtually all communications
systems today, this new edition is an essential refeence for all
engineers, operators, supervisors, and managers who work in systems
testing, operations, maintenance, planning, and research and
development. It will also meet the needs of students taking digital
communications courses.
