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Communications Fundamentals

A clear, concise introduction to the fundamentals underpinning the design and operation of modern communications systems. Written for non-specialists without sacrificing technical accuracy, it provides an enduring foundation for engineers, managers, students, and informed decision-makers.

Front Matter

  1. Preface

Chapters

  1. Chapter 1: Communications System Model
  2. Chapter 2: The Source
  3. Chapter 3: Source Coding
  4. Chapter 4: Channel Coding
  5. Chapter 5: Cryptography
  6. Chapter 6: Modulation
  7. Chapter 7: Multiplexing
  8. Chapter 8: Multiple Access and Frequency Spreading
  9. Chapter 9: Transmitters and Receivers
  10. Chapter 10: Transmission Media
  11. Chapter 11: Radio-Wave Propagation
  12. Chapter 12: Antennas
  13. Chapter 13: Types of Communications Systems
  14. Chapter 14: Networking
  15. Chapter 15: Internetworking

Appendices

  1. Appendix A: Common Prefixes and the Greek Alphabet
  2. Appendix B: Basic Circuit Theory
  3. Appendix C: Decibels
  4. Appendix D: Line Coding
  5. Appendix E: Binary Numbers
  6. Appendix F: Galois Fields