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Introduction to Telecommunications: Voice, Data, and the Internet, 2/E
Marion Cole, American Telecommunications

ISBN-10: 0130608904
ISBN-13: 9780130608901

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2002
Format: Cloth; 624 pp
Published: 10/19/2001

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For introductory courses in Introduction to Voice and Data, Voice/Data Communications, Telecommunications Management, Internet Survey, and Wireless Communications.

This introductory text provides a comprehensive overview of telecommunications technologies, with an emphasis on voice, data, and the Internet. Coverage also touches upon network design and switching systems. The author's flexible presentation supports either a “just the basics” approach or an in-depth exploration.

  • NEW - Expanded treatments throughout—Includes Asymmetrical Data Subscriber Line (ADSL); Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM); and fiber optic media.

    • Provides students with the most comprehensive coverage available for voice without sacrificing data.

  • NEW - Chapter-end case studies.

    • Helps reinforce students' knowledge of learned concepts through the application of each chapter's material.

  • A vast array of the latest telecommunications technologies.

    • Keeps students abreast of the most recent technological tools and techniques, while offering instructors the option of skimming over or concentrating upon any given area.

  • The latest legislative changes (Chapter 2)—Accounts the legislative history of the telecommunications industry—from its inception to today—reflecting the most recent developments.

    • Sparks and maintains students' interest by focusing on topics that are still unfolding in the world around them and issues they are likely to face in their own professional lives.

  • Extensive coverage of Customer Provided Equipment (CPE) (Chapter 4)—Includes discussions on the telephone, keysystems, CBX, CTI, and personal computers.

    • Solidifies this key concept through extensive coverage.

  • In-depth treatment of outside plant design (Chapter 5).

    • Presents students with an understanding of how telephone cables are designed to support voice or data signals.

  • Comprehensive discussion of multiplexing (Chapter 6)—Explains the essentials of Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM), Time Division Multiplexing (TDM), Wave Division Multiplexing (WDM), and more.

    • Provides a solid technical foundation on multiplexing techniques used by switching systems and fiber optics.

  • Most complete coverage available of ISDN and ADSL (Chapter 9)—Presents a detailed exploration of Integrated Service Digital Networks and Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Lines.

    • Gives students exposure to the various data communications mediums.

  • Data networking via LANs (Chapter 10)—Illustrates the design and function of Local Area Networks.

    • Offers students a solid understanding of how an Ethernet LAN works.

  • Chapter-opening objectives and terms.

    • Alerts students to important concepts that will be covered in each area and helps them identify and organize their learning goals.

  • Chapter-end summaries and review questions.

    • Gives students an opportunity to review and test their understanding of essential content before moving on.

  • Chapter-end glossaries.

    • Reinforces the key terms of each chapter and supplies students with a valuable study guide.

  • Expanded treatments throughout—Includes Asymmetrical Data Subscriber Line (ADSL); Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM); and fiber optic media.

    • Provides students with the most comprehensive coverage available for voice without sacrificing data.

  • Chapter-end case studies.

    • Helps reinforce students' knowledge of learned concepts through the application of each chapter's material.



 1. Introduction to Telecommunications.


 2. Telecommunications Legislative History.


 3. Telecommunications PSTN Technology (1876-2000).


 4. Customer-Provided Equipment: Telephones, Keysystems, PBXS, and Personal Computers.


 5. The Medium.


 6. Multiplexing.


 7. Analog and Digital Signals.


 8. Data Communication.


 9. ISDN and ADSL.


10. Data Networking Via LANs.


11. Wide Area Networks.


12. Internet Services.


13. Mobile Telephones and Personal Communication Systems.


14. Telecommunications Management.


APPENDICES.


A: Basic Electricity.


B: Electric Circuits.


C: Alternating Current Electricity.


D: Answers to Odd-Numbered Chapter Review Questions.


E: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML).


F: Summary of 1996 Telecommunications Reform Act.


G: History of Switching and Multiplexing.


Glossary.


Index.

This book has been thoroughly revised to keep readers abreast of the latest telecommunications technologies and tools. Significant additions include coverage of:

  • Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
  • Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM)
  • Fiber Optic Media

Case studies have also been added to each chapter.

A free Instructor's Manual (ISBN 0-13-060901-3) is available to instructors using this book for a course.

View a Sample Chapter PDF:

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    © 2002 | Prentice Hall | Software | Estimated Availability: 05/01/2001
    ISBN-10: 0130496227 | ISBN-13: 9780130496225


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