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Understanding Telecommunications and Lightwave Systems: An Entry-Level Guide, 3rd Edition
ISBN: 978-0-471-15032-9
Paperback
288 pages
October 2001, Wiley-IEEE Press
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  • Description
  • Table of Contents
  • Author Information
  • Reviews
Introduction.

The Evolution of Telecommunications.

Analog Transmission.

Digital Transmission.

Basic Multiplexing Techniques.

Switching Hierarchy.

North American Digital Hierarchies.

Transmission.

The Local Subscriber Loop.

Microwave Radio.

Satellite Communications.

Switching Systems.

Private Branch Exchange.

Traffic Considerations.

Video Transmission.

Wireless.

The Computer.

The Internet.

Lightwave Systems.

Telecommunications Glossary.

Bibliography.

Index.

Answers to Review Questions.

About the Author.