Dictionary of Communications Technology: Terms, Definitions and Abbreviations, 3rd Edition

As the communications technology field has exploded, so has the terminology. One look at this book evokes a sense of awe at all the terms that Information Technology professionals now have to keep up with. Fortunately, Gilbert Held has put every definition you might need to know into this exceptionally useful volume--standard terms, abbreviations, trade names, codes, and more.

This book goes beyond merely defining words and phrases to provide detailed tables and charts where appropriate. For example, after defining Data Network Information Code, Held explains what each digit of the code stands for and then provides a complete list of codes identifying countries from Australia to the USA. Similarly, the entry for Peak to Average Ratio Test includes an illustration of a chart showing sample test results. There are nearly 400 such tables and illustrations that expand simple definitions into more comprehensive explanations. Listings are arranged in strict alphabetical order with the digits 0 through 9 treated as if they follow the letter Z in the alphabet, making terms with numeric components easy to find. If your work forces you to stumble across new technical terms, you'll want to have this volume nearby. --Elizabeth Lewis