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Telecommunications and Data Communications Handbook

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Telecommunications and Data Communications Handbook by Ray Horak offers an accessible and comprehensive overview of telecommunications and data communication technologies. It covers the origins, evolution, and contemporary applications including fibre optics, cellular radio, digital carrier systems, TCP/IP, and the Internet. The book delves into Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), 802.16 & WiMAX, Passive Optical Networks (PON), and advanced wireless standards like 802.11g & MIMO, all presented without complex technical jargon.
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Format: Hardback
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Ideal for students, IT professionals, and anyone seeking a detailed yet comprehensible guide to telecommunications and data communications technologies and standards.

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For an accessible and comprehensive survey of telecommunications and data communications technologies and services, consult the Telecommunications and Data Communications Handbook , which includes information on origins, evolution and meaningful contemporary applications.

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For an accessible and comprehensive survey of telecommunications and data communications technologies and services, consult the Telecommunications and Data Communications Handbook, which includes information on origins, evolution and meaningful contemporary applications.

Find discussions of technologies set in context, with details on fibre optics, cellular radio, digital carrier systems, TCP/IP, and the Internet. Explore topics like Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP); 802.16 & WiMAX; Passive Optical Network (PON); 802.11g & Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) in this easily accessible guide without the burden of technical jargon.

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This handbook thoroughly explores the telecom landscape from wireline to wireless and across various media including copper, radio, and optical fibres. It details voice, data, fax, video, and multimedia technologies for LAN, MAN, and WAN environments. Written in a clear, plain-English style, it serves both novices and experienced IT professionals. The use of illustrative graphics enhances understanding of architectures and network topologies. Compared to other standard references, it is noted for its completeness and approachable style.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470396070

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 August 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: Wiley-Interscience

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 48.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 263.0mm

Weight: 1529g

Pages: 832

About the Author

Ray Horak held management and executive management positions with Southwestern Bell, Continental Telephone Company (CONTEL), and Communications Group Inc. An independent consultant and popular speaker, trainer, author, columnist, and writer, he is the author of the bestselling Communications Systems and Networks, published most recently by Wiley and now in its third edition. Mr. Horak teaches seminars around the world on a variety of telecommunications subjects. He also has considerable experience as a consulting technical expert and expert witness in litigation involving patents, copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property matters.

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