Modern Communications
A Systematic Introduction

A concise and approachable introductory text for a single-semester course, organized systematically rather than historically.

Daniel W. Bliss (Author)

9781108833431, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 22 July 2021

288 pages, 150 b/w illus.
25 x 17.5 x 1.7 cm, 0.69 kg

'… an ideal introduction to modern communications systems. Theoretical principles and practical considerations are presented in an integrated fashion, and the material is introduced in an intuitive manner with a logical progression of ideas, making this the perfect text for a beginner with an interest in pursuing serious study of modern communications systems. This book should be on the required or recommended text list of all introductory communications courses!' Siddhartan Govindasamy, Boston College

Designed for a single-semester course, this concise and approachable text covers all of the essential concepts needed to understand modern communications systems. Balancing theory with practical implementation, it presents key ideas as a chain of functions for a transmitter and receiver, covering topics such as amplification, up- and down-conversion, modulation, dispersive channel compensation, error-correcting codes, acquisition, multiple-antenna and multiple-input multiple-output antenna techniques, and higher level communications functions. Analog modulations are also presented, and all of the basic and advanced mathematics, statistics, and Fourier theory needed to understand the concepts covered is included. Supported online with PowerPoint slides, a solutions manual, and additional MATLAB-based simulation problems, it is ideal for a first course in communications for senior undergraduate and graduate students.

Preface
Part I. Communications Systems: 1. Notation
2. Basic radio
3. Fundamental limits on communications
4. Amplifiers and noise
5. Up- and down-conversion
6. Modulation and demodulation
7. Dispersive channels
8. Error-correcting codes
9. Acquisition and synchronization
10. Radio duplex, access, and networks
11. Multiple-antenna and multiple-Input multiple-output communications
12. Analog radio systems
Part II. Mathematical Background: 13. Useful mathematics
14. Probability and statistics
15. Fourier analysis
References
Index.

Subject Areas: Telephone technology [TJKT], Satellite communication [TJKS], Radio technology [TJKR], Communications engineering / telecommunications [TJK]