Telecom Basics (2nd Edition)

This introductory book describes basic telecommunication technologies, the parts of public and private telephone systems, and how network elements operate. This book also provides fundamentals on almost all aspects of telecommunications. Covered are the key facets of voice and data communications, ranging from such basics as telephone devices to more complex topics such as voice over data networks. All of them are presented in a down-to-earth, easy-to-grasp manner with understandable illustrations. Some of the most important topics featured are:

Analog and Digital Signal Processing

Signal, Modulation, and Channel Coding Fundamentals

Copper, Radio, and Optical Transmission Systems

Circuit and Packet Switching Technologies

Line and Trunk Signaling and Control Systems including SS7

Protocols, Stacks, and Parameter Negotiation

ATM, Frame Relay, X.25, Internet, and other Networks

PSTN, PBX, CTI, Mobile Telephone, and Satellite Systems

Sending Voice over Data Networks

Voice, Data, Video Services and Call Processing

This book provides basic knowledge of telecommunications that is essential to anyone entering the field, changing job roles, or for executives who have been assigned to a position related to telecommunications.