From the Publisher:
Current, accurate coverage of the latest technology, including microwaves, high definition television, cellular telephone systems, local area networks, digital communications, and satellite communications.
A visually appealing, full-color design that includes circuit diagrams, easy-to-read diagrams, and over 100 illustrations.
A friendly, easy-to-understand writing style to help illustrate key concepts.
Over 1,300 chapter-end questions, problems, and critical thinking exercises - all coordinated with the Laboratory Manual and instructor's support materials.
In-depth, up-to-the-minute treatment of amplitude modulation and demodulation; frequency modulation; digital techniques in radio and data communications; modems, error detection, and protocols; local area networks, including hardware and software; Ethernet LANs; optical systems, and more.
Synopsis:
"Principles of Electronic Communication Systems 3/e" 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 and 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. An Instructor Productivity Center CD-ROM features solutions to all problems, PowerPoint lessons, and ExamView test banks for each chapter.
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