Principles of Digital Communication Systems and Computer Networks

Principles of Digital Communication Systems & Computer Networks is designed as a textbook for digital communication systems, data communication and computer networks, and mobile computing. Part I deals with key topics such as information theory, transmission media, coding, error correction, multiplexing, multiple access, carrier modulation, PSTN, and radio communication. Part II goes on to cover the networking concepts, the ISO/OSI protocol architecture, Ethernet LAN, X.25 protocol, and TCP/IP protocol. Finally, Part III covers mobile computing, including radio paging, cellular mobile, GPS, CTI, unified messaging, and multimedia communication. Helpful summaries, lists of supplementary information, references, and exercises at the end of each chapter make the book a comprehensive resource for anyone pursuing a career in telecommunications and data communication.

FEATURES

• Provides comprehensive coverage of digital communications systems, data communication protocols, computer networking, mobile computing, and convergence technologies, including PSTN, RS232, Signaling System No. 7, ISDN, Frame Relay, WAP, 3G Networks, and Radio Paging
  
• Features a glossary of important terms, a dictionary of common acronyms, as well as references, review questions, exercises, and projects for each chapter
  
• “In Brief” and “Notes” sections provide handy, at-a-glance information
  
• Includes diagrams and other visual aids to reinforce textual descriptions and analyses

TENTATIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface; Chapter 1: Basics of Communication Systems; Chapter 2: Information Theory; Chapter 3: Transmission Media; Chapter 4: Coding of Text, Voice, Image, and Video Signals; Chapter 5: Error Detection and Correction; Chapter 6: Digital Encoding; Chapter 7: Multiplexing; Chapter 8: Multiple Access; Chapter 9: Carrier Modulation; Chapter 10: Issues in Communication System Design; Chapter 11: Public Switched Telephone Network; Chapter 12: Terrestrial Radio Communication Systems; Chapter 13: Satellite Communication Systems; Chapter 14: Optical Fiber Communication Systems; Chapter 15: Issues in Computer Networking; Chapter 16: ISO/OSI Protocol Architecture; Chapter 17: Local Area Networks; Chapter 18: Wide Are Networks and X.25 Protocols; Chapter 19: Internetworking; Chapter 20: TCP/IP Protocol Suite; Chapter 21: Internet Protocol (IP); Chapter 22: Transport Layer Protocols: TCP and UDP; Chapter 23: Distributed Applications; Chapter 24: The Wired Internet, Chapter 25: Network Computing; Chapter 26: Signaling System No. 7; Chapter 27: Integrated Services Digital Network; Chapter 28: Frame Relay; Chapter 29: Asynchronous Transfer Mode; Chapter 30: Radio Paging; Chapter 31; Cellular Mobile Communication Systems; Chapter 32: Global Positioning System; Chapter 33: Wireless Internet; Chapter 34: Multimedia Communication over IP Networks; Chapter 35: Computer Telephony Integration and Unified Messaging; Chapter 36: Wireless Personal/Home Area Network; Chapter 37: Telecommunications Management Network; Chapter 38: Information Security; Chapter 39: Futuristic Technologies and Applications; Index