A Simple Approach to Digital Signal Processing (Topics in Digital Signal Processing)

A readable, understandable introduction to DSP for professionalsand students alike . . .

This practical guide is a welcome alternative to more complicatedintroductions to DSP. It assumes no prior DSP experience and takesthe reader step-by-step through the most basic signal processingconcepts to more complex functions and devices, including sampling,filtering, frequency transforms, data compression, and even DSPdesign decisions. The guide provides clear, concise explanationsand examples, while keeping mathematics to a minimum, to helpdevelop a fundamental understanding of DSP.

Other features include:
* An extensive resource bibliography of more advanced DSPbooks.
* An example of a typical DSP system development cycle, includingtool descriptions.
* A complete glossary of DSP-related acronyms

Whether you're a working engineer looking into DSP for the firsttime or an undergraduate struggling to comprehend the subject, thisengaging introduction provides easy access to the basic knowledgethat will lead to more advanced material.

Texas Instruments has been designing and manufacturing single-chipDSP devices since 1982 and now produces eight distinct generationsas part of the industry-standard TMS320 family. Much of this bookis based on the experience TI gained in developing DSPs andtraining first-time users.