Description 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. Emphasis on digital communications—Prepares students for state-of-the-art communication systems. Review of the background required for the course in two chapters—Includes one chapter on linear system analysis with emphasis on the frequency domain approach and Fourier techniques, and one chapter on probability, random variables, and random processes.
Addresses frequent need for students to review these topics in a course on communications; gives students quick access to the relevant material from these courses. Computer problems in each chapter that require MATLAB to solve—Gives students experience in simulating communication systems and comparing results with theory.
A large number of problems in varying levels of difficulty—At the end of each chapter. Many worked examples—Help students gain a better understanding of the concepts discussed. Two separate chapters on Information Theory and Coding—Provides sufficient emphasis on these key topics. The following are the major new features in the Second Edition of Fundamentals of Communication Systems:. Major reorganization of basic digital modulation methods based on geometric representation of signals.
Expanded coverage of carrier phase estimation and symbol synchronization. New chapter on multicarrier modulation and OFDM.
New and expanded coverage of iterative decoding of turbo codes and LDPC codes. New section on multiple antenna (MIMO) systems for radio channels. New chapter on spread spectrum signals and systems.
. NEW - New material has been added on wireless communication systems—GSM and CDMA/IS-94; turbo codes and iterative decoding; multicarrier (OFDM) systems; multiple antenna systems. Provides students with timely and current information. Thorough coverage of basic digital communication system principles—Including source coding, channel coding, baseband and carrier modulation, channel distortion, channel equalization, synchronization, and wireless communications. Ensures that students are exposed to all basic relevant topics in digital communication system design. Basic coverage of analog modulation and demodulation methods. Exposes students to analog modulation methods such as amplitude modulation, phase modulation, and frequency modulation.
Use of CD player and JPEG image coding standard as examples of systems that employ modern communication principles. Allows students to relate the theory to practical systems. Over 180 worked-out examples throughout the text. Helps students understand basic concepts.
Over 480 problems—Involving applications to practical systems such as satellite communications systems, ionospheric channels, and mobile radio channels. Gives students ample opportunity to practice the concepts they have just learned. Gives instructors a wide variety of options when assigning homework.