The Telecommunications Illustrated Dictionary, Second Edition (Advanced & Emerging Communications Technologies)
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| Rating | : | 4.17 (769 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 084931173X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 1088 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
From fundamental physics concepts to the World Wide Web, the Telecommunications Illustrated Dictionary, Second Edition describes protocols, computer and telephone devices, basic security concepts, and Internet-related legislation, along with capsule biographies of the pioneering inventors who developed the technologies that changed our world. The new edition offers even more than the acclaimed and bestselling first edition, including:Thousands of new definitions and existing definitions updated and expanded Expanded coverage, from telegraph and radio technologies to modern wireline and mobile telephones, optical technologies, PDAs, and GPS-equipped devicesMore than 100 new charts and illustrationsExpanded appendices with categorized RFC listingsCategorized charts of ITU-T Series Recommendations that facilitate online lookupsHundreds of Web URLs and descriptions for major national and international standards and trade organizationsClear, comprehensive, and current, the Telecommunications Illustrated Dictionary, Second Edition is your key to understanding a rapidly evolving field that, perhaps more than any other, shapes the way we live.
The strongest emphasis in this work is the historical background, giving information on a great deal of early development, as well as quick biographies of pioneers in the areawritten at the right level, and with the right scope, for the home marketProfessionals will most certainly find it fascinating reading, with a great many historical points and canned biographies." --Robert M. Slade, Internet Review Project . About the First Edition: "Whichever other communications dictionary you have, you can m
Recommended for telecommunications students Now in its updated and expanded edition, The Telecommunications Illustrated Dictionary compiled by Julie K. Petersen is a straightforward and comprehensive reference featuring brief yet informative entries defining common terms in the telecommunications industry, from "aircraft earth station" and "backhaul broadcasting" to "high/low tariff", "rural service area", "wire speed" and muc. Clear. Concise. Easy to read. Highly recommended. A Customer The content appears to be accurate and useful. It is presented in a format that is clear and easy to read.It is the best dictionary of its type that I have seen.