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This book is about "non-infrastructured" wireless networks, which are referred to as "AD HOC" wireless networks. Wireless networks comprise both infrastructured and non-infrastructured systems. Infrastructured wireless networks refer to base station oriented WLANS. This book covers routing which is the most significant difference between Ad Hoc networks and base station networks. It covers in detail new routing protocols for Ad Hoc networks, such as Associativity Based routing (ABR) and other IETF MANET protocols. It also discusses implementation issues and presents prototype implementation.
For junior/senior-level courses in Advanced Topics in Electronic Communications.
Comprehensive in scope and contemporary in coverage, this text explores modern digital and data communications systems, microwave radio communications systems, satellite communications systems, and optical fiber communications systems. This text is the last 10 chapters from the Tomasi Electronic Communication Systems: Fundamental Through Advanced, 4/e.
Drawing on the authors extensive professional and educational experience, this text focuses on network design and the proper way to design an internetwork. Students will gain a solid background on networking protocols, architecture design, and designing specific types of networks - along with legacy protocols such as AppleTalk, DNA, and SNA. It is also ideal for students studying to pass certified exams such as the CCDA, CCNA, and Microsoft Networking Essentials.
For Junior or Senior Level introductory courses in Applied Coding and Information Theory. Intended for use in an undergraduate course, this book provides a practical introduction to the theory and practice of coding and information theory for applications in the field of electronic communications. It is written at an introductory level and assumes no prior background in coding or information theory. While the mathematical level is detailed, it is kept at an introductory level.
Bluetooth wireless technology is on the verge of revolutionizing communications, enabling virtually any communications device to transmit voice or data securely, at high speed -- without wires! It's no wonder everyone's talking about Bluetooth -- and now there's a complete, professional's guide to this remarkable technology. In Bluetooth: Connect Without Cables, two leading Bluetooth implementers explain the Bluetooth standard more clearly than it's ever been explained before -- and place Bluetooth in context, covering global markets, applications, complementary technologies, development issues, and more. Begin by understanding Bluetooth's origins and goals. Review the components of a Bluetooth system, how Bluetooth connections work, differences in Bluetooth's support for voice and data; security/management issues; key concepts such as piconets and scatternets; and system qualification. The book covers the Bluetooth protocol stack in depth, including module layers, host layers, and cross-layer functions. The authors conclude by placing Bluetooth in context: introducing complementary technologies, reviewing real-world implementation and development issues, analyzing the markets for Bluetooth technology, and previewing the future of Bluetooth.
A practical handbook to help cable television technicians and engineers keep up with system growth and technology advances by explaining how cable operators should make tests required to comply with the new FCC 76.605 regulations. Also provides a complete introduction to the use of spectrum analyzers.
CDMA has emerged as the leading technology for today's new generation of PCS wireless networks. This is a complete guide to designing, optimizing and securing CDMA systems.
For a one/two-semester senior or first-year graduate level course in analog and digital communications.
With an emphasis on digital communications, Communication Systems Engineering, Second Edition introduces the basic principles underlying the analysis and design of communication systems. In addition, this text gives a solid introduction to analog communications and a review of important mathematical foundation topics.
For one/two-semester, senior/graduate-level First Communications courses in Communication Systems and Digital Communication in the department of electrical engineering for electrical engineering students.
Using three parallel approaches-rigorous mathematical, graphical, and intuitive-this text offers students a practical and deep understanding of communication systems. Emphasis on the theme of cost vs. performance tradeoffs throughout the book provides a framework and motivation for all the topics examined in it. Fundamentals of frequency domain analysis are reinforced through graphical techniques and communications-oriented examples.
For junior-level courses in Continuous-Time and Discrete-Time Systems and Signals, and Using MATLAB in Systems and Signals, for electrical, computer, and telecommunications engineering technology programs. Students must be comfortable with calculus.
This text provides a comprehensive review of the foundations of continuous-time systems, and introduces, with equal emphasis, the "new circuit theory" of discrete-time systems. It looks at the concepts and analysis tools associated with signal spectra-focusing on periodic signals and the Discrete Fourier Transform, and makes students aware of the capabilities of MATLAB.
For junior-level courses in Continuous-Time and Discrete-Time Systems and Signals, and Using MATLAB in Systems and Signals, in electrical, computer, and telecommunications engineering technology programs. Students must be comfortable with calculus.
This text provides a comprehensive review of the foundations of continuous-time systems, and introduces, with equal emphasis, the new circuit theory of discrete-time systems. It looks at the concepts and analysis tools associated with signal spectrafocusing on periodic signals and the Discrete Fourier Transform, and makes students aware of the capabilities of MATLAB. Topics include analysis techniques, frequency response, standard filters, spectral analysis, discrete-time signals and systems, IRR and FIR filter designs, and sampling strategies.
An exploration of data networks, evolving integrated networks, and the various analysis and design tools.
For junior- to senior-level introductory communication systems courses for undergraduates, or an introductory graduate course.
This revision of Couch's authoritative text provides the latest treatment of digital communication systems. The author balances coverage of both digital and analog communication systems, with an emphasis on design. Students will gain a working knowledge of both classical mathematical and personal computer methods to analyze, design, and simulate modern communication systems. MATLAB is integrated throughout.
For junior/senior introductory communication systems courses for engineering students or an introductory graduate course.
Exceptionally up-to-date, this text provides balanced coverage of both digital and analog communication systems with an emphasis on the design of digital communication systems. It provides students with a working knowledge of both classical mathematical and personal computer methods to analyze, design, and simulate modern communication systems. MATLAB is integrated throughout.
A reference for professionals and a text for graduate courses in modulation and detection theory in digital communications.
Written by internationally recognized leaders in the field, this volume presents complete, comprehensive, and modern coverage of the theory and practice of signal design and detection in digital communications. Based on the authors' vast industrial experience, it explores the basics as well as the state-of-the-art developments in both modulation and detection. Contains material found only in the most recent journal literature - e.g., the reliability and communication efficiency associated with various modulation-demodulation and optimum signal detection techniques; coding-decoding techniques to improve end-to-end system reliability and efficiency; the ultimate reliability and efficiency (thermodynamic limit) achievable by a digital communication system; the communication reliability and efficiency of various practical modulation-coding and demodulation-decoding techniques; and coded modulation.
A comprehensive examination of digital communication systems and signal processing techniques.
Today's new data communication and computer interconnection systems run at unprecedented speeds, presenting new challenges not only in the design, but also in troubleshooting, test, and measurement. This book assembles contributions from practitioners at top test and measurement companies, component manufacturers,and universities. It brings together information that has never been broadly accessible before-information that was previously buried in application notes, seminar and conference presentations, short courses, and unpublished works.
Readers will gain a thorough understanding of the inner workings of digital high-speed systems, and learn how the different aspects of such systems can be tested. The editors and contributors cover key areas in test and measurement of transmitters (digital waveform and jitter analysis and bit error ratio), receivers (sensitivity, jitter tolerance, and PLL/CDR characterization), and high-speed channel characterization (in time and frequency domain). Extensive illustrations are provided throughout.
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For senior/first year graduate level courses in digital communication systems, digital modulation and coding, and advanced communications. Assumes prerequisite knowledge of probability, transform calculus, and linear system theory.
Written as an extended conversation with the reader, this textbook covers all important topics in digital transmission at the intuitive level of physical systems. The presentation attempts to bridge the gap between communication practice and theory, emphasizing the interplay between modulation and coding and their receiver counterparts.
For design engineers in the field of communications, engineers in the fields of defense and bio-electronics, and engineering managers.
This book presents a complete, balanced approach to theory and engineering applications for the communication system. Based on proven teaching techniques, it introduces the physical layer of digital communication, as well as topics like synchronization, channel characteristics, link design, and signal distortions in practical systems. Coverage includes computer exercises using MATLAB programs, a variety of design examples, and an extensive of design exercises.
For RF Communication Circuits and Communication Systems courses at the junior/senior undergraduate level. Helping students become successful designers of useful communications products, this easy-to-read, hands-on text provides a solid circuit design and analysis resource for communications electronic applications, introducing systems and circuits in a way that keeps students involved and active in the learning process. Grounded in sound theory and engineering principles, it uses algebra-based mathematics through calculus and a logical design-and-analysis approach, and now includes the very latest information on cellular and PCS systems, digital communications, integrated circuit transceivers, and more.
For junior/senior-level undergraduate RF Electronics and Communication Systems courses in Electronic Technology programs. Also appropriate as a supplemental text for courses in Electrical Engineering programs.
Helping students become successful designers and troubleshooters of useful communications products, this easy-to-read, hands-on text covers devices, circuits and systems analysis, and design concepts in a way that keeps students involved and active in the learning process. It includes familiar existing systems and introduces a broad range of new communication technologies in wireless, high definition TV with video compression and a broad range of fiber-optic devices, system parameters and networking. Grounded in sound theory and engineering principles, it uses algebra-based mathematics through calculus, and a logical design-and-analysis approach, and now includes the very latest information on optical, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi cellular and Internet devices, circuits, and systems.
For junior/senior-level undergraduate RF Electronics and Communication Systems courses in Electronic Technology programs. Also appropriate as a supplemental text for courses in Electrical Engineering programs.
Helping students become successful designers and troubleshooters of useful communications products, this easy-to-read, hands-on text covers devices, circuits and systems analysis, and design concepts in a way that keeps students involved and active in the learning process. It includes familiar existing systems and introduces a broad range of new communication technologies in wireless, high definition TV with video compression and a broad range of fiber-optic devices, system parameters and networking. Grounded in sound theory and engineering principles, it uses algebra-based mathematics through calculus, and a logical design-and-analysis approach, and now includes the very latest information on optical, Bluetooth, "Wi-Fi" cellular and Internet devices, circuits, and systems.
For one/two-term courses in Basic Electronic Communications.
This comprehensive introduction to electronic communications explores the fundamental concepts - and their state-of-the-art application in radio, telephone, facsimile, television, satellite, and fiber optic communications. It features an explanatory as well as descriptive approach, avoids lengthy mathematical derivations, and introduces the use of Mathcad for problem solving in selected areas.
A very practical comprehensive introduction to all currently used forms of modulation and recovery of electronic signals with an emphasis on their applications.
For sophomore/senior-level courses in Introduction to Electronic Communications and Digital and Data Communications.
Comprehensive in scope and contemporary in coverage, this text introduces basic electronic and data communications fundamentals, and explores their application in modern digital and data communications systems. Students with previous knowledge in basic electronic principles and fundamental calculus concepts will gain a complete understanding of the topics presented here. Tomasis Advanced Electronic Communication Systems 5/e is the last 10 chapters of this text.
Colossal investments are being made in a wide variety of new computer technologies that share a revolutionary new paradigm: they are net-centric. In this book, award-winning editor Bernard Cole provides a desperately needed "birds-eye" view of this new phenomenon. Cole, who covers net-centric computing for Electrical Engineering Times, the industry's leading trade paper, reviews and compares each competing approach: connected PCs, NetPCs, NCs, Web-enabled set-top boxes, and net-centric "computing appliances." He reviews each key element of the infrastructure needed to support net-centric computing, including the Internet, Java, Windows and alternative operating systems, distributed objects, and the RISC and CISC processor alternatives available to system designers. He focuses on the key challenges facing suppliers, including improving reliability and I/O, delivering real-time networked multimedia across the Internet, and building Web-centric user interfaces that transcend today's 2D GUIs. From 64-bit CPUs to MPEG4, CORBA to XML, For engineers and developers who want to build the next-generation of Web-centric computing devices - and the users who await them - Cole has done the "impossible": he has made sense of the net-centric computing revolution.
Using a minimum of mathematics, this volume covers the fundamentals of coding and the applications of codes to the design of real error control systems.
Appropriate for undergraduate Electrical Engineering and Electronics Technology courses covering Fiber Optics.
Provides a comprehensive and in-depth introduction to the basics of communicating with optical fiber transmission lines. Readers will learn system design and the operating principles, characteristics, and applications of the components of fiber optic systems.
Introductory book for undergraduate Electrical Engineering and Electronics Technology courses covering Fiber Optics.
This new and revised Fifth Edition of Fiber Optic Communications incorporates coverage of significant advances made in the fiber industry in recent years to present a comprehensive and in-depth introduction to the basics of communicating using optical fiber transmission lines. Students will learn system design as well as operating principles, characteristics, and application of the components that comprise fiber-optic systems.
Introductory book for undergraduate Electrical Engineering and Electronics Technology courses covering Fiber Optics.
This new and revised Fifth Edition of Fiber Optic Communications incorporates coverage of significant advances made in the fiber industry in recent years to present a comprehensive and in-depth introduction to the basics of communicating using optical fiber transmission lines. Students will learn system design as well as operating principles, characteristics, and application of the components that comprise fiber-optic systems.
For one- or two-semester, senior-level undergraduate courses in Communication Systems for Electrical and Computer Engineering majors.
This text introduces the basic techniques used in modern communication systems and provides fundamental tools and methodologies used in the analysis and design of these systems. The authors emphasize digital communication systems, including new generations of wireless communication systems, satellite communications, and data transmission networks. A background in calculus, linear algebra, basic electronic circuits, linear system theory, and probability and random variables is assumed.
This text emphasizes digital communication systems, including new generations of wireless communication systems, satellite communications, and data transmission networks.
For undergraduate courses in electronic communications systems.
Basic electronic communications fundamentals compose the core of the first two books. In the second and the third books, the treatment is expanded to include more modern digital and data communications systems. Previous experience with basic electronic principles and mathematics through trigonometry will provide the background needed to grasp the concepts that Tomasi presents.
For courses in Performance Analysis and Design of Communication Networks (PC) offered in departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Also appropriate for courses in Systems Engineering and Operations Research.
Kobayashi and Mark present the most up-to-date analytical models, simulation techniques, and computational algorithms useful for performance evaluation of complex systems - including computer systems, communication networks, transportation systems, and manufacturing systems. Broader in scope than other texts, this book provides more in-depth coverage of topics such as computational algorithms and approximations. It appeals to students with a background or interest in a wide range of areas, including systems analysis or telecommunication networks.
Walter Y. Chen has been working on home networking projects and has been collecting relevant material since 1995. He worked for Texas Instruments from 1995 to 1997 and, among other noticeable technological accomplishments, advised on TI's investment decisions. From 1997 to 1999, Walter worked for Motorola and was involved with in-house telephone wiring, in-house electrical wiring, and RF home networking projects. Walter attended many HomePNA and HomePlug participant meetings on behalf of Motorola and also held many forums with technology proponents. He personally went through calculations to verify many of the home technologies in play today.
This textbook presents an introduction to communication systems with an emphasis on signal design and modulation. The book carefully develops the mathematical principles upon which such systems are based, using examples from a wide variety of current communications systems wherever possible. These range from commercial broadcasting and telephone systems to satellite telemetry and radar.
For introductory courses in electronic communications, data communications, and networking, as well as ECT, EET, and CET students.
Written to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of electronic communications systems, data systems, and networks, this text provides extensive coverage of a wide range of data communications and networking issues while offering preliminary information on basic electronic communications and telecommunications systems. Topics explored include wireless and wireline telecommunications systems, basic data communications networks and systems, local area networks, internetworks, and the Internet including TCP/IP protocol suite.
For senior level elective courses in digital communications or first-year graduate courses in digital communications (with an emphasis on the discrete-time processing algorithms).
Take an exciting non-traditional approach to the traditional topic of digital communications! Rice uses the principles of discrete-time signal processing to introduce and analyze digital communications - connecting continuous-time and discrete-time ideas. Often neglected topics such as carrier phase synchronization, symbol timing synchronization, pulse shaping issues, and channelization are derived from basic principles in the discrete-time domain. Extensive details on implementation are also included.
For third year electrical engineering students who have completed a basic course in signals and systems.
This book is intended to function as a workbook, with drill problems, solved problems, end-of-chapter problems and links to "virtual experiments", all included. The web browser based virtual laboratories and virtual simulations augment the printed material and prepare the student for further simulations or laboratory experiments.
Besides the traditional military application areas, there is a growing and intense interest in spread spectrum communications systems for evolving civil applications, e.g., cellular-mobile communications, personal communications, and satellite-mobile communications. Ideal for those who need to get up to speed or current quickly in this area, this self-contained exploration of spread spectrum system analysis and applications provides a solid theoretical background along with an abundance of examples of specific analysis/design situations, and exposes readers to the most recent research and developments in the field. KEY TOPICS: Covers basic digital communication and spread spectrum concepts, and features exceptionally complete treatments of important hot topics such as spectrum spreading sequences; the code acquisition and tracking process; the effects of jamming on spread spectrum communications and the use of coding/interleaving to combat the detrimental effects of jamming; designing spread spectrum systems for low probability of the intercept; and the design of code division multiple access systems, wit h examples. Contains a complete set of technical appendices. MARKET: For electrical engineers and others with a background in linear systems and probability/random processes who want a cutting-edge overview of the principles, research, and developments of spread spectrum systems.
For Telecommunications courses requiring comprehensive coverage of today's most cutting edge telecommunications technologies and concepts.
Rosengrant's 2nd edition deploys a layered approach to examining current telecommunications technology. The first layer provides students with the "big picture" the second layer provides students with the "fundamentals" and the third layer provides students the "real world applications". This layed approach makes telecommunications accessible, relevant, and meaningful for students interested in a career in telecommunications and networking.
For Electronics Communications and Telecommunications courses.
Using computer-simulated experiments, this text provides a means of reinforcing important concepts in electronics communications without the high cost of expensive electronics communication equipment. To help reinforce important concepts, the text requires students to do calculations and answer a series of questions about the results.
For courses in Electronic and Computer Technology, with a concentration on Networking and/or Local Area Networks.
This text covers in depth the basics of networking, including the OSI model, how to build a network, major protocol suites including TCP/IP and IPX, the most common network operating systems (including Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Novell NetWare) and the common network services (including DHCP server, DNS server, email, web server, and file sharing). Using an easy-to-read format, it gives students a good foundation on how to install and configure networks, and troubleshoot network problems. Hands-on exercises reinforce concepts and lists of websites provide further information.
Wayne D. Grover has been active for 25 years as an inventor, researcher and educator in telecommunications R and D. For over 10 years he has been internationally recognized as an expert in survivable broadband networks. He is most widely known for his original vision of self-healing mesh networks, having first proposed the concept of distributed mesh restoration in his highly cited paper "The Selfhealing Network." He is currently holder of a prestigious NSERC Steacie Fellowship in Canada, where he is cited as "one of Canada's most outstanding researchers" and IEEE Canada's Outstanding Engineer of the year (1999). He is co-chair of 2001 IEEE Conference Design of Reliable Communication Networks.
This is a comprehensive, completely updated and reader-friendly introduction to all relevant aspects of communication systems, from AM/FM transmission and reception, through digital and data communications, to the latest in fiber optics. Written for mid-level courses.
For courses in Electronic Communications and Communication Systems.
Now in its seventh edition, Modern Electronic Communication thoroughly examines the key concepts in electronic communications. Each chapter includes a section introducing a key communications concept using Electronic Workbench Multisim. Key terms are provided in the margins which highlight important concepts.
For courses in Wireless Communication.
This text provides a self-motivating introduction to wireless communications; it presents topics in a manner consistent with their natural evolution, based on the principle of increasing spectral efficiency of the radio transmission. Wireless Systems begins with a discussion of FDMA systems and follows the evolution through TDMA, CDMA, and SDMA techniques. Engineering principles required for each multiple access strategy are presented parallel with it.
For courses in Wireless Communication.
This text provides a self-motivating introduction to wireless communications; it presents topics in a manner consistent with their natural evolution, based on the principle of increasing spectral efficiency of the radio transmission. Wireless Systems begins with a discussion of FDMA systems and follows with the evolution through TDMA, CDMA, and SDMA techniques. Engineering principles required for each multiple access strategy are presented parallel to it.
Detailing the recent advances in telecommunications and wireless networks, this book reviews telecommunication network architecture and design principles. Focusing on the newest technology (high-speed networks, bursty traffic, multimedia wireless) and adapting old and new solutions to the newest technology, it presents a real applications-oriented approach to solving network problems, and analyzes architecture and design issues in modern telecommunication and wireless networks.
"Multimedia Communication Systems" provides a comprehensive coverage of various surveys of the current issues relating to multimedia communications. This book addresses the fundamentals of the major topics of the multimedia communication systems: audio-visual integration, multimedia processing in communications, distributed multimedia systems, multimedia communication standards and multimedia communications over networks.
This reference will provide a state-of-the-art discussion of all networking issues related to multimedia: protocol requirements including next generation TCP/IP, bandwidth issues, multicasting, applications (Internet MBone, video conferfencing, distributed audio), and quality of service issues. This is designed for communications/networking practitioners.
Now that you can buy a cell phone with integrated multimedia capabilities, integrating QoS is even more important and timely since development and maintenance of those networks is crucial to product success! This book introduces the wireless networks practitioners (designers, implementers, and users) to the art of a wireless system design with integrated QoS support. To ensure users quality satisfaction, end-to-end Quality of Service (QoS) support is needed the various underlining networks combined of the wide area network (WAN), the last mile distribution system (WLLs, satellite), and the WLANs. Wireless networks should be designed with integrated QoS control techniquesWith the growing optical based WANs users enjoy an abundance of bandwidth that results in no need for exercising QoS control schemes at the WANs because the edge wireless networks will suffer in the foreseeable future from limited unstable bandwidth (i.e. - unstable QoS). This trend is also observed in the new WLAN and WLL approved and proposed standards. These standards include however only the signaling mechanisms for QoS - not implementation techniques! The QoS techniques implementations are left to the designer. And designer's will turn to this book for answers.
The design techniques and tools for today's high-tech communication systems.
A reference book for engineers who understand communications but need to become familiar with the specifics of U.S. Naval shipboard communications and methods.
For one-semester courses on Network Security for computer science, engineering, and CIS majors.
This text provides a practical, up-to-date, and comprehensive survey of network-based and Internet-based security applications and standards. It includes a concise section on the discipline of cryptography—covering algorithms and protocols underlying network security applications, encryption, hash functions, digital signatures, and key exchange.
For one-semester courses on Network Security for computer science, engineering, and CIS majors.
This text provides a practical, up-to-date, and comprehensive survey of network-based and Internet-based security applications and standards. It includes a concise section on the discipline of cryptography-covering algorithms and protocols underlying network security applications, encryption, hash functions, digital signatures, and key exchange.
For introductory courses in computer networking for technology programs or business and computing systems.
This text provides a comprehensive look at computer networking from the point of view of the network administrator. It examines the key concepts the network administrator must possess to configure and manage todays complex computer networks. The text guides students from entry level computer networks to advanced concepts in Ethernet networks, router configuration, TCP/IP networks, local, campus and wide area network configuration, network security, optical networks, voice over IP and industrial networks with extensive examples on Windows 2000 server configuration and network configuring of Linux operating system.
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The only complete guide to designing state-of-the-art PCS applications.
PCS represents a revolution in communications. It will support extraordinary new applications-but engineers must learn entirely new techniques to take full advantage of it.
Personal Communications Systems Applications is the first comprehensive engineer's guide to PCS technology and applications. It presents essential, up-to-date research on a broad range of fundamental PCS design and implementation issues for both licensed and unlicensed PCS frequencies, including:
The book also provides detailed case studies of a wide variety of new PCS-related applications, including wireless LANs, adaptive mobile networks, PCS in maritime environments, mobile systems based on Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, and much more.
Learn how UPS is using hand-held PCS devices to register customers's signatures and transmit data back to a central computer virtually instantaneously. See how Wal-Mart is using PCS to streamline inventory and restocking. Through case studies like these, you'll develop an in-depth understanding of both the business and technical issues surrounding leading-edge PCS implementations.
If you're involved in PCS application design and development-or if you plan to be-Personal Communications Systems Applications will be your most essential sourcebook
This book introduces phase-locked loop applications and circuit design. Drawing theory and practice together, it emphasizes electronics design tools and circuits, using specific design examples, addresses the practical details that lead to a working design. Wolaver assumes no specilized knowledge in the area covered, reviewing basics as necessary; makes heavy use of figures to support the understanding of phase-locked loop theory and circuit operation; extensively discusses frequency acquisition means, an intensely nonlinear phenomenon; treats injection locking, a practical and often confounding problem; and takes a unique approach to characterizing the phase-locked loop parameters.
Power line communications (PLC) represents an exceptionally promising alternative for high-speed Internet access and data networking. Until now, however, little credible information has been available concerning R&D in the field. In Power Line Communications, leading researcher Dr. Klaus Dostert reviews significant technical progress towards high-speed information access over power lines at data rates up to several hundred Mbps. He explains how PLC can be integrated into existing telecommunications networks, and reviews the economic and regulatory issues associated with deployment -- including new opportunities in an era of utility deregulation
Power Line Communications offers the first single source for information on every key issue associated with successfully engineering PLC networks. Dostert introduces the historical roots, limitations, and potential of power-line networks, presenting key applications that range from Internet access to building automation and digital multimedia. He covers PLC networks based on Europe's CENELEC EN 50065 standard; and presents today's best technical options for maximizing data rates and addressing electromagnetic compatibility problems. Dostert covers today's most promising transmission and access methods, and introduces the state-of-the-art in both device and system development. The book concludes with a realistic assessment of the future of power line communications. It also contains an extensive bibliography, structured by issue.
For upper level undergraduate Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications or Information Science courses that focus on wireless communications technology, as well as a reference for technicians and other professionals in the wireless industry.
Takes a unified and comprehensive approach to introducing the full spectrum of engineering demands across all wireless networks and systems. The book uses examples specifically intended to illustrate the differences in implementing various systems, ranging from cellular voice telephony to wireless Internet access.
A probability and random processes text for electrical engineering students at the sophomore or junior level.
This text provides electrical engineering students with information on probability and random processes while providing sufficient material on statistics and reliability for other engineering students, as well. Unique applicationscovering issues such as reliability, measurement errors, and arrival and departure of events in networksprovide students with a broader range of topical coverage. In addition, the text features examples of real systems to explain many of the probabilistic models. Matlab is utilized both in examples and problem assignments so that the student can relate to the mathematical material in practical terms.
For courses in Probability and Random Processes.
This book is a comprehensive treatment of probability and random processes that, more than any other available source, combines rigor with accessibility. Beginning with the fundamentals of probability theory and requiring only college-level calculus, the book develops all the tools needed to understand more advanced topics such as random sequences (Chapter 6), continuous-time random processes (Chapter 7), and statistical signal processing (Chapter 9). The book progresses at a leisurely pace, never assuming more knowledge than contained in the material already covered. Rigor is established by developing all results from the basic axioms (Chapters 1,2) and carefully defining and discussing such advanced notions as stochastic convergence, stochastic integrals and resolution of stochastic processes (Chapter 8). The 3rd Edition has a large number of new topics, not present in the 2nd Edition, including additional material on basic probability (Appendix B, Section 1.8, Section 1.11), statistics (chi-square and Student-t in Section 2.4, Section 4.1), misuses of probability (Sec. 1.3), and signal processing (all of Chapter 9).
Revision of our best-selling probability and random processes book (vs. Papoulis).
For advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students in electrical and computer engineering.
This book provides an introduction to the basic concepts in digital communications for students with little or no previous exposure to either digital or analog communications. The intent is to help the student develop a firm understanding of digital communication system engineering in order to be able to conduct system-level design and analysis for digital communication systems of the future. As a result, the book emphasizes the basic principles of digital communications theory and techniques, rather than presenting specific technologies for implementation.
This book describes the propagation characteristics observed for propagation at UHF and microwave frequences within cities, and even within buildings for applications to modern wireless systems, such as cellular radio and wireless local loops. It is intended to provide practicing engineers and Master's level students with an understanding of the process and factors that influences these characteristics.
Communication Satellite Systems Engineering can be divided into several widely disporate fields - 1) the design of the communications transponder, 2) the space platform around to carry it, 3) a launch system for placing it into orbit, 4) the earth stations for communicating and, 5) the interconnection lines with terrestrial systems. Each of the chapters of this book tries to give the systems engineer a broad understanding of these different elements of the system and their relationship to each other.
The expanded use of digital signal processing techniques has spawned cell phones and wireless data transceivers that offer incredible performance and features at a per-unit cost that puts them within reach of nearly everyone. However, these low per-unit costs are achieved through mass production of hundreds of thousands or even millions of units from a single design. The design of a new cell phone or wireless modem for a PDA is a very complex and expensive affair. Because of the complexity in these devices, it is not practical to breadboard prototypes for testing until after the design has been exhaustively tested and honed using simulation. Simulating Wireless Communication Systems has been carefully crafted to serve as a convenient reference for communications engineers and system designers faced with the need to simulate a wireless communication system or one of its major subsystems. The primary focus of the book is emphasized by the chosen subtitle, Practical Models in C++. This book presents nearly two hundred detailed mathematical models of practical devices that are used to implement wireless communication systems. Ready-to-run software modules that implement these models are provided on the companion website. A number of appendices provide convenient access to mathematical and statistical information that may be useful in the understanding, setup, and use of the various models.
The all-inclusive, practical reference for engineers simulating today's complex wireless communication systems.