A First Course in Digital Communications

A concise introduction to the core concepts in digital communication, providing clarity and depth through examples, problems and MATLAB exercises.

Ha H. Nguyen (Author), Ed Shwedyk (Author)

9780521876131, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 28 May 2009

562 pages, 17 tables 286 exercises
25.2 x 19.5 x 3 cm, 1.34 kg

'The examples and problems constitute a very strong point in their text - they help to better understand the concepts.' Mónica Bugallo, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Stony Brook University, New York

Communication technology has become pervasive in the modern world, and ever more complex. Focusing on the most basic ideas, this carefully paced, logically structured textbook is packed with insights and illustrative examples, making this an ideal introduction to modern digital communication. Examples with step-by-step solutions help with the assimilation of theoretical ideas, and MATLAB exercises develop confidence in applying mathematical concepts to real-world problems. Right from the start the authors use the signal space approach to give students an intuitive feel for the modulation/demodulation process. After a review of signals and random processes, they describe core topics and techniques such as source coding, baseband transmission, modulation, and synchronization. The book closes with coverage of advanced topics such as trellis-coding, CMDA, and space-time codes to stimulate further study. This is an ideal textbook for anyone who wants to learn about modern digital communication.

Preface
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction
2. Deterministic signal characterization and analysis
3. Probability theory, random variables and random processes
4. Sampling and quantization
5. Optimum receiver for binary data transmission
6. Baseband data transmission
7. Basic digital passband modulation
8. M-ary signaling techniques
9. Signaling over bandlimited channels
10. Signaling over fading channels
11. Advanced modulation techniques
12. Synchronization
Index.

Subject Areas: Computer networking & communications [UT], Communications engineering / telecommunications [TJK], Electronics engineering [TJF], Electronics & communications engineering [TJ], Electrical engineering [THR]