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Modern Electronic Communication, 8/E
Gary M. Miller, Monroe Community College
Jeffrey S. Beasley, New Mexico State University

ISBN-10: 0131130374
ISBN-13:  9780131130371

Publisher:  Prentice Hall
Copyright:  2005
Format:  Cloth; 960 pp
Published:  06/24/2004


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For courses in Electronic Communications and Communication Systems.

Now in its eighth edition, Modern Electronic Communication thoroughly examines the key concepts in electronic communications. The text contains many examples of communication circuit troubleshooting and includes extensive use of Electronics Workbench Multisim throughout. This edition has expanded the coverage of digital communications with a new chapter featuring the concepts, techniques, and electronics used in wireless digital communications.


Features

  • NEW - New chapter on wireless digital communication—Chapter 10.

    • Students are able to see how the spread spectrum technology works and the professor is given access to detailed examples of spread spectrum communication.

  • NEW - Updated Instructor Resource Manual—Solutions to all chapter problems are now included.

    • Further aids the instructor in teaching.

  • NEW - All material has been updated to reflect the latest industry techniques.

    • Arms students with the knowledge they need to work in the fast-paced world of technology.

  • Up-to-date treatment of digital and data communications.

    • Presents students with the latest techniques and methods which reflect current practices in industry.

  • Troubleshooting with Electronics Workbench Multisim section—At the end of each chapter.

    • Helps students gain the understanding of an important concept presented in the chapter by presenting circuits in a tutorial manner.

  • Fiber Optic Communications coverage (Chapter 18)—Includes many examples such as how to test a fiber with an OTDR and how to interpret the test results, how to analyze a fiber design, and the techniques and concepts behind optical networking.

    • Teaches students about the latest technologies being used in fiber optic communications.

  • Section on the latest developments in digital television (DTV) in the U.S.

    • Provides students with the knowledge of planned deployment of DTV in the U.S.

  • Section on the dB in Communications—Introduces the key dB terms used in communications.

    • Introduces the student to the dB measurement techniques.

  • Coverage of the FFT—From the approach of what the practitioner needs to know.

    • Educates students on the importance of the spectral content of a communications signal.

  • Network Communications coverage—Of the new techniques being used—updates on the telephone system, cellular and PCS wireless phones, DAMPS, GSM CSMA/CD, CSMA/CA, IP Telephony, high speed modems including cable, and xDSL.

    • Introduces students to the latest developments in networks, and gives instructors many valuable examples to aid in presentations.

  • Critical Thinking Questions—At the end of each chapter.

    • Encourages students to think “outside the box.”

  • An inclusive listing of electronic communication acronyms—In an appendix.

    • Aids students who may find the use of acronyms confusing.

  • A full-color format—With many color photos of industrial equipment, and color-enhanced drawings.

    • Promotes students' interest and helps in understanding.

  • Key points summarized at the end of each chapter.

    • Ensures material retention through constant reinforcement of concepts and theory.


New To This Edition

  • New chapter on wireless digital communication—Chapter 10.

    • Students are able to see how the spread spectrum technology works and the professor is given access to detailed examples of spread spectrum communication.

  • Updated Instructor Resource Manual—Solutions to all chapter problems are now included.

    • Further aids the instructor in teaching.

  • All material has been updated to reflect the latest industry techniques.

    • Arms students with the knowledge they need to work in the fast-paced world of technology.


Table of Contents

(NOTE: Most chapters begin with an Introduction and conclude with Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting with Electronics Workbench Multisim, Summary, and Questions and Problems.)

1. Introductory Topics.

The dB in Communications. Noise. Noise Designation and Calculation. Noise Measurement. Information and Bandwidth. LC Circuits. Oscillators.



2. Amplitude Modulation: Transmission.

Amplitude Modulation Fundamentals. Percentage Modulation. AM Analysis. Circuits for AM Generation. AM Transmitter Systems. Transmitter Measurements.



3. Amplitude Modulation: Reception.

Receiver Characteristics. AM Detection. Superheterodyne Receivers. Superheterodyne Tuning. Superheterodyne Analysis. Automatic Gain Control. AM Receiver Systems.



4. Single-Sideband Communications.

Single-Sideband Characteristics. Sideband Generation: The Balanced Modulator. SSB Filters. SSB Transmitters. SSB Demodulation. SSB Receivers.



5. Frequency Modulation: Transmission.

Angle Modulation. A Simple FM Generator. FM Analysis. Noise Suppression. Direct FM Generation. Indirect FM Generation. Phase-Locked Loop FM Transmittor. Stereo FM. FM Transmission.



6. Frequency Modulation: Reception.

Block Diagram. RF Amplifiers. Limiters. Discriminators. Phase-Locked Loop. Stereo Demodulation. FM Receivers.



7. Communications Techniques.

Frequency Conversion. Special Techniques. Receiver Noise, Sensitivity, and Dynamic Range Relationships. Frequency Synthesis. Direct Signal Synthesis. FM Communications Transceivers.



8. Digital Communications: Coding Techniques.

Alphanumeric Codes. Pulse-Code Modulation. Digital Signal Encoding Formats. Coding Principles. Code Error Detection and Correction.



9. Wired Digital Communications.

Background Material for Digital Communication. Bandwidth Considerations. Data Transmission. Time-Division Multiple Access (TDMA). Delta and Pulse Modulation. Computer Communication.



10. Wireless Digital Communications.

Digital Modulation Techniques. Spread Spectrum. Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM). Telemetry.



11. Network Communications.

Basic Telephone Operation. Cellular Phone and PCS Systems. Local Area Networks. Assembling a LAN. LAN Interconnection. Internet. IP Telephony. Interfacing the Networks.



12. Transmission Lines.

Types of Transmission Lines. Electrical Characteristics of Transmission Lines. Propagation of DC Voltage Down a Line. Nonresonant Line. Resonant Transmission Line. Standing Wave Ratio. The Smith Chart. Transmission Line Applications.



13. Wave Propagation.

Electrical to Electromagnetic Conversion. Electromagnetic Waves. Waves Not in Free Space. Ground-and Space-Wave Propagation. Sky-Wave Propagation. Satellite Communications.



14. Antennas.

Basic Antenna Theory. Half-Wave Dipole Antennas. Radiation Resistance. Antenna Feed Lines. Vertical Antenna. Antenna Arrays. Special-Purpose Antennas.



15. Waveguides and Radar.

Comparison of Transmission Systems. Types of Waveguides. Physical Picture of Waveguide Propagation. Other Types of Waveguides. Other Waveguide Considerations. Termination and Attenuation. Directional Coupler. Coupling Waveguide Energy and Cavity Resonators. Radar. Microintegrated Circuit Waveguiding.



16. Microwaves and Lasers.

Microwave Antennas. Microwave Tubes. Solid-State Microwave Devices. Ferrites. Low-Noise Amplification. Lasers.



17. Television.

Transmitter Principles. Transmitter/Receiver Synchronization. Resolution. The Television Signal. Television Receivers. The Front End and IF Amplifiers. The Video Section. Sync and Deflection. Principles of Color Television. Sound and Picture Improvements. Digital Television.



18. Fiber Optics.

The Nature of Light. Optical Fibers. Fiber Attenuation and Dispersion. Optical Components. Fiber Connections and Splices. Cabling Construction. System Design and Operational Issues. Optical Networks. Safety.



Appendix A.


Glossary.


Acronyms and Abbreviations.


Index.


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