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Communications Technology Handbook, 2nd Edition

Name: Communications Technology Handbook, 2nd Edition
Author: Geoff Lewis
ISBN: 9781136025938

by Geoff Lewis

April 2013

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480 pages

23h 17m

English

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Cover
Halftitle
Dedication
Title
Copyright
Contents
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
1 Analogue systems and concepts
1.1 Amplifiers1.2 Distortions1.3 Feedback amplifiers1.4 Operational amplifiers (Op Amps)1.5 Oscillators1.5.1 Frequency controlling elements1.5.2 Oscillator circuits1.6 Parametric amplifiers1.7 Phase locked loop (PLL)1.8 Power amplifiers1.9 Push–pull amplifiers1.10 Stability and frequency response1.11 Miscellaneous terms1.12 Useful references
2 Antennas or aerials
2.1 Useful theoretical concepts2.2 Antenna properties2.3 Classification of antennas2.4 Coplanar arrays2.5 Fresnel zone plate antennas2.6 Miscellaneous terms2.7 Useful references

3 Audio signal processing
3.1 Analogue signal processing3.2 Digital signal processing (DSP)3.2.1 Bit rate reduction techniques3.2.2 8 to 14 modulation (EFM)3.2.3 Oversampling3.3 Miscellaneous terms3.4 Useful references
4 Bar code and data matrix technology
4.1 Common code formats4.2 2-dimensional coding4.3 Data matrix coding4.4 Useful references
5 Codes and coding formats
5.1 Primary codes and pulse shapes5.2 Secondary codes and formats5.3 Miscellaneous terms5.4 Useful references
6 Computers in communications
6.1 Hardware6.2 Software6.3 Viruses6.4 Miscellaneous terms6.5 Useful references
7 Digital communication systems
7.1 Basic digital processes7.2 Digital signal processing (DSP)7.3 Echo cancelling/suppression7.4 Integrated services digital network (ISDN)7.4.1 ISDN access7.4.2 ISDN D channel7.4.3 ISDN D channel packets7.4.4 ISDN system and interfaces7.5 Miscellaneous terms7.6 Useful references
8 Digital pulse code modulation
8.1 Frame time multiplexing8.2 Hierarchy of PCM multiplexing8.3 Justification or bit/pulse stuffing8.4 Signalling protocol8.5 Speech digit signalling/bit stealing8.6 Data rates8.7 Miscellaneous terms8.8 Useful references
9 Electromagnetic compatibility/interference (EMC/EMI)
9.1 Protection and protective devices9.2 Standards and guidelines9.3 Techniques of testing9.4 Miscellaneous terms9.5 Useful references
10 Encryption and decryption
10.1 Key systems10.2 Data Encryption Standard (DES) system10.3 Diffie Hellman algorithm10.4 Rivest Shamir and Adleman (RSA) public key system10.5 Security of key encryption systems10.6 Voice systems10.7 Miscellaneous terms10.8 Useful references
11 Error control
11.1 Even and odd parity11.2 Hamming codes11.3 Interleaved or interlaced codes11.4 Polynomial or cyclic codes11.5 Recurrent or convolution codes11.6 Specific decoding techniques11.7 Two-dimensional coding11.8 Miscellaneous terms11.9 Useful references
12 Facsimile (Fax) systems
12.1 Facsimile terminal (description and operation)12.2 Signal compression techniques12.3 Standard groups12.4 Universal fax terminal12.5 Miscellaneous terms12.6 Useful references
13 Filters
13.1 Analogue filters13.1.1 Classical filter theory13.1.2 Modern filter theory13.1.3 N-path or comb filters13.1.4 Operational amplifier filters (active filters)13.1.5 Surface acoustic wave filters (SAWF)13.1.6 Switched capacitor filters13.2 Digital filters13.2.1 Kaiman filters13.2.2 Non-recursive or finite impulse response (FIR) filters13.2.3 Recursive filters or infinite impulse response (IIR) filters13.2.4 Median filters13.2.5 Transversal filter or equaliser13.2.6 Quadrature mirror filters13.2.7 Windows13.3 Optical filters13.3.1 Terminology of optical filters13.4 Miscellaneous terms13.5 Useful references
14 Frequency ranges in use
15 Image processing
15.1 Basic image processing15.2 Image analysis (contrast enhancement)15.3 Image processing15.3.1 Discrete cosine transform coding15.3.2 Fractal transform coding15.3.3 Motion compensation/estimation15.4 MPEG image compression15.5 Overlay techniques15.5.1 Text or caption generators15.6 Miscellaneous terms15.7 Useful references
16 Information theory
16.1 Average information16.2 Hartley–Shannon law of channel capacity16.3 Redundancy16.4 Miscellaneous terms16.5 Useful references
17 Logic
17.1 Boolean logic17.2 Combinational logic and circuits17.3 Fuzzy logic17.4 Sequential logic17.5 Miscellaneous terms17.6 Useful references
18 Measurement of system parameters
18.1 Analogue systems18.1.1 Cathode ray oscilloscope (CRO) type measurements18.1.2 Distortions18.1.3 Interference distortion18.1.4 Noise measurements18.1.5 Power measurements18.2 Digital systems18.2.1 Cathode ray oscilloscope (CRO) type measurements18.2.2 Distortion, interference and noise18.2.3 ISDN testing18.3 Miscellaneous terms18.4 Useful references
19 Memories
19.1 Magnetic memories19.2 Optical memories or CD-ROM19.3 Semiconductor memories19.4 Miscellaneous terms19.5 Useful references
20 Microwave devices
20.1 Active devices20.1.1 Amplifiers20.1.2 Diodes20.2 Passive devices20.3 Miscellaneous terms20.4 Useful references
21 Mixer signal processing
21.1 Linear mixing21.2 Nonlinear mixing21.2.1 Analogue techniques21.3 Miscellaneous terms21.4 Useful references
22 Modulation and demodulation
22.1 Modulation22.1.1 Analogue modulation (basic concepts)22.1.2 Digital modulation (basic concepts)22.2 Demodulation22.2.1 Analogue demodulation22.2.2 Digital demodulation22.3 Modulation-efficiency systems22.4 Miscellaneous terms22.5 Useful references
23 Networks
23.1 Network management systems (NMS)23.2 Network topologies and protocols23.3 Network modulators/demodulators (modems)23.4 Network security23.5 Network systems23.5.1 Bus extension systems23.5.2 Major network systems23.6 Recommended standard (RS) interfaces23.7 Standard interconnects and internetworking23.8 Miscellaneous terms23.9 Useful references
24 Noise
24.1 Classification of noise24.2 Hartley–Shannon channel capacity24.3 Noise parameters24.4 Noise spectral density24.5 Specific types of noise24.6 System noise performance (Friis’ equation)24.7 Systems designed to combat noise24.8 Miscellaneous terms24.9 Useful references
25 Optical communications, devices and systems
25.1 Driver/source devices25.1.1 Lasers25.1.2 Light emitting diodes25.2 Optical fibres25.2.1 Fibre characteristics25.2.2 Fibre technology25.3 Photodetector/receiver devices25.3.1 Detector/receiver characteristics25.3.2 Detector/receiver devices25.4 Miscellaneous terms25.5 Useful references
26 Power supplies
26.1 Batteries and portable supplies26.2 Smart batteries26.3 Stabilised/switched mode power supplies26.4 Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)26.5 Miscellaneous terms26.6 Useful references
27 Propagation
27.1 Ionosphere27.2 Propagation anomalies27.3 Miscellaneous terms27.4 Useful references
28 Quality and reliability/quality assurance (QA)
28.1 Miscellaneous terms28.2 Useful references
29 Radar, navigation and tracking systems
29.1 Navigation systems29.1.1 Antenna polar diagram DF systems29.1.2 Decca Navigator System29.1.3 LORAN-C system29.1.4 Single station locators (SSL)29.2 Radar systems29.2.1 Doppler shift equation29.2.2 Range equation29.3 Tracking systems29.3.1 Automatic debiting systems29.3.2 Radio tags29.3.3 Star-Track29.3.4 Trafficmaster29.4 Miscellaneous terms29.5 Useful references
30 Radio frequency receivers
30.1 Basic superhet receiver30.2 Double/triple frequency conversion receivers30.3 Figure of merit30.4 Frequency synthesis and digital control30.5 Miscellaneous terms30.6 Useful references
31 Satellite systems
31.1 Satellite services31.2 Miscellaneous terms31.3 Useful references
32 Semiconductor devices and technology
32.1 Behaviour of PN junctions32.1.1 Bi-polar transistors32.1.2 Field effect transistors (FET)32.1.3 Integrated circuits32.1.4 Thick film circuits32.2 Devices32.2.1 Diodes and junctions32.2.2 Programmable logic devices (PLD)32.2.3 Transistors and other devices32.3 Technology32.3.1 Comparisons32.3.2 Other features32.4 Miscellaneous terms32.5 Useful references
33 Signals
33.1 Basic signal elements33.1.1 Bessel functions33.1.2 Complex frequency and numbers33.2 Specific transforms33.2.1 Discrete cosine transform (DCT)33.2.2 Fourier transforms33.2.3 Discrete Fourier transform (DFT)33.2.4 Fast Fourier transform (FFT)33.2.5 Laplace transform33.2.6 Lapped transforms33.3 Smith’s charts33.4 z and chirp-z transforms33.5 Miscellaneous terms33.6 Useful references
34 Spread spectrum techniques
34.1 Spread spectrum systems34.1.1 Direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) systems34.1.2 Frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) systems34.1.3 Hybrid and alternative systems34.2 Demodulation34.2.1 Correlation detection34.2.2 Costas loops34.3 Miscellaneous terms34.4 Useful references
35 Standards organisations and associated bodies
35.1 Organisations35.2 Useful standards database references
36 Telephony and associated systems
36.1 Analogue systems and techniques36.1.1 Basic network structures36.1.2 Basic exchange structures36.1.3 Centrex services36.1.4 Frequency division multiplex (FDM) hierarchy36.1.5 Personal communications service (analogue)36.1.6 Signalling36.1.7 Stored program control (SPC)36.1.8 Switching36.1.9 Traffic parameters36.1.10 Trunking and scanning36.2 Digital systems and technologies36.2.1 Cordless communications and telephones36.2.2 Developing digital technologies36.2.3 Packet switching and fast packets36.2.4 Paging36.2.5 Personal and private systems36.2.6 Signalling36.2.7 Switching (digital systems)36.2.8 X series services36.3 Miscellaneous terms36.4 Useful references
37 Television systems and signals
37.1 Camera and lens system37.1.1 Lens fundamentals37.1.2 Lens imperfections (aberrations and distortions)37.1.3 Lens coatings37.1.4 Prisms – colour separation37.1.5 Zoom lens37.1.6 Semiconductor image sensors (CCD)37.2 Current analogue systems37.2.1 NTSC system37.2.2 PAL system37.2.3 SECAM system37.2.4 Sampling problems – aliasing37.3 Current analogue/digital systems37.3.1 Multiple sub-Nyquist sampling encoding system (MUSE or Hi-vision)37.3.2 Multiplexed analogue componen systems (MAC)37.4 High definition TV (HDTV) systems37.4.1 Analogue/digital HDTV systems37.4.2 Digital HDTV systems37.4.3 DigiCipher system37.4.4 Digital Spectrum Compatible HDTV System37.4.5 Future HDTV systems37.4.6 European Digital Television Standard37.4.7 North American Grand Alliance Standard37.5 TV sound channels37.5.1 Dolby adaptive delta modulation digital audio system37.5.2 Dolby Pro-Logic37.5.3 MPEG-Audio37.5.4 NICAM-72837.5.5 European digital audio broadcast (DBS or DAB)37.6 Scrambling and access control37.6.1 Access control37.6.2 Basic principles of scrambling37.6.3 Practical systems in use37.6.4 Smart cards37.7 Videoconferencing37.8 Videotelephony37.9 Videowalls37.10 Miscellaneous terms37.11 Useful references
38 Transmission lines and waveguides
38.1 Transmission lines38.1.1 Primary line constants38.1.2 Propagation constant and characteristic impedance38.1.3 Reflection coefficient, standing waves and return loss38.1.4 Voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR)38.2 Smith’s charts38.3 Waveguides38.3.1 Cut-off frequency, dominant or fundamental and second-order modes38.3.2 Resonant cavities and waveguide couplings38.3.3 Waveguide parameters38.4 Miscellaneous terms38.5 Useful references
39 Video on demand systems
39.1 Attenuation characteristics39.2 Channel allocation39.3 Interference control39.4 Modulation techniques39.5 System hardware39.6 System standards39.7 Miscellaneous terms39.8 Useful references
40 Videotex(t)
40.1 Closed caption transmissions40.2 Interactive video40.3 Teletext40.4 Viewdata40.4.1 Internet access40.5 Miscellaneous terms40.6 Useful references
41 Wire-less distribution systems
41.1 Basic systems – 2.5 GHz operation41.2 Choice of operating frequency bands41.3 Current operational systems41.4 Future expansion41.5 Miscellaneous terms41.6 Useful references
Appendix 1. CCITT recommendations
Appendix 2. Abbreviations and acronyms
Index

Content preview from Communications Technology Handbook, 2nd Edition

Preface to the Second Edition

Preface to the First Edition

1 Analogue systems and concepts

1.1 Amplifiers

1.2 Distortions

1.3 Feedback amplifiers

1.4 Operational amplifiers (Op Amps)

1.5 Oscillators

1.5.1 Frequency controlling elements

1.5.2 Oscillator circuits

1.6 Parametric amplifiers

1.7 Phase locked loop (PLL)

1.8 Power amplifiers

1.9 Push–pull amplifiers

1.10 Stability and frequency response

1.11 Miscellaneous terms

1.12 Useful references

2 Antennas or aerials

2.1 Useful theoretical concepts

2.2 Antenna properties

2.3 Classification of antennas

2.4 Coplanar arrays

2.5 Fresnel zone plate antennas ...

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