Digital Communication - (Second Edition)

Author: Glover
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: Almost all modern communication systems are centered around digital technology. This book aims to introduce the mathematical theories in signal processing and use these theories to describe modern digital communication technology. Since its first edition, the book has been well-received by readers for its broad coverage and balanced emphasis on theory, applications, and system implementation. The second edition not only retains all its strengths but also offers better timeliness and is more refined in every aspect. The notable features of this book include: extensive content covering information theory, PCM, source coding, encryption, channel coding, multiplexing, amplitude modulation, and optimal filtering. Comprehensive discussions on system noise and communication link budgets. Introduction to the principles of system simulation. Covers modern communication systems, including satellite communication, cellular wireless communication, etc. Expanded content on network communication, including SDH, cyclic packet switching, SS7, ATM and B-ISDN, xDSL, FTTx, cable, BFWA (including IEEE 802.16), HAP, wired and wireless LAN and PAN (including Bluetooth). Contains numerous examples and review questions at the end of each chapter. Updated references, websites, standards, etc. This book is based on a system-level perspective, introducing the working principles and performance of modern digital communication systems. The main content includes an overview of signals, noise, and system properties, as well as relevant mathematical models, ensuring the modems, coding, and modulation techniques required for good performance in most digital communication systems. The physical characteristics of noise and the prediction of CNR at the end of single or multi-stage transmission links are discussed. Computer simulation of communication systems is also covered. Additionally, it explores modern digital telephony, terrestrial and satellite microwave systems, cellular mobile wireless systems, video coding systems, and switching technology and telecommunication networks. This book is suitable as a textbook for communication and related majors in universities and can also serve as a reference for communication engineering technicians.