Offers concise, practical knowledge on modern communication systems to help students transition smoothly into the workplace and beyond This book presents the most relevant concepts and technologies of today's communication systems and presents them in a concise and intuitive manner. It covers advanced topics such as Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing (OFDM) and Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) Technology, which are enabling technologies for modern communication systems such as WiFi (including the latest enhancements) and LTE-Advanced. Following a brief introduction to the field, Digital Communication for Practicing Engineers immerses readers in the theories and technologies that engineers deal with. It starts off with Shannon Theorem and Information Theory, before moving on to basic modules of a communication system, including modulation, statistical detection, channel coding, synchronization, and equalization. The next part of the book discusses advanced topics such as OFDM and MIMO, and introduces several emerging technologies in the context of 5G cellular system radio interface. The book closes by outlining several current research areas in digital communications. In addition, this text: Breaks down the subject into self-contained lectures, which can be read individually or as a whole Focuses on the pros and cons of widely used techniques, while providing references for detailed mathematical analysis Follows the current technology trends, including advanced topics such as OFDM and MIMO Touches on content this is not usually contained in textbooks such as cyclo-stationary symbol timing recovery, adaptive self-interference canceler, and Tomlinson-Harashima precoder Includes many illustrations, homework problems, and examples Digital Communication for Practicing Engineers is an ideal guide for graduate students and professionals in digital communication looking to understand, work with, and adapt to the current and future technology.

This book is designed to serve as a text for senior undergraduate level students in electronics and communication, and telecommunication engineering. It is as well designed to serve as a text for self study and reference book for practicing engineers working in the field of digital communications. The main objective of penning this book has been to make learning intricate concepts a pleasant experience. Features Integrated with Figures and diagrams in abundance, Plentiful worked examples, Lots of exercise problems with answers. Basic principles of Fourier transform have been discussed. Basic properties of Probability and Random Processes have been discussed to characterise random signals and noise. An introduction discussing the building blocks of digital communication system has been added to prepare the student before diving deep into the subject. Matched filters and correlators are discussed step by step with relevant signal constellation diagrams showing the decision boundaries with emphasis on understanding the concept of detection and estimation as foundation. Different types of sampling, multiplexing and reconstruction techniques have been discussed to understand the link between analog and digital world. Generation, transmission and regeneration of signals using PCM and other coding techniques have been discussed in depth. Different types of line coding schemes and effect of noise have been discussed before proceeding to digital modulation schemes. Various digital modulation schemes have been discussed along with diagrams and importance is given to probability of error calculation. Principle of spread-spectrum modulation, its advantages and applications are discussed. A Manual on Advance Communication Lab Practice Contents The Fourier Transforms Probability, Random variables and Random Processes Introduction to Digital Communications Detection and Estimation Sampling Process Waveform Coding Technique Baseband Data Transmission Digital Modulation Spread Spectrum Modulation Appendices. Experiments on Digital Communication Experiments on Fiber Optical Communication Experiments on Wave Guides Experiments on Microstrip Transmission Lines Experiments on Microstrip Transmission Lines Experiments on Microstrip Transmission Lines

This introduction to digital data transmission, modulation, and error-correction coding, together with the underlying communication and information theory is an all-inclusive text suitable for all those connected with Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science. Equal emphasis is given to underlying mathematical theory and engineering practice. Not meant to be an encyclopedic treatise, the book offers strong, accessible pedagogy. This "Second Edition" presents enhanced explanations of key ideas as well as additional examples and problems. It also provides greatly expanded coverage of wireless communication, which has seen exponential growth since the release of the first edition. A pedagogocal approach aimed at the 5th year EE student A balance of theory with engineering and design Integration of important topics such as synchronization, radio channels, and wireless communication, which are left out of competing books, or lost in more lengthy formats.

This is a modern textbook on digital communications and is designed for senior undergraduate and graduate students, whilst also providing a valuable reference for those working in the telecommunications industry. It provides a simple and thorough access to a wide range of topics through use of figures, tables, examples and problem sets. The author provides an integrated approach between RF engineering and statistical theory of communications. Intuitive explanations of the theoretical and practical aspects of telecommunications help the reader to acquire a deeper understanding of the topics. The book covers the fundamentals of antennas, channel modelling, receiver system noise, A/D conversion of signals, PCM, baseband transmission, optimum receiver, modulation techniques, error control coding, OFDM, fading channels, diversity and combining techniques, MIMO systems and cooperative communications. It will be an essential reference for all students and practitioners in the electrical engineering field.

Digital Communications is the result of the author’s 38 years’ experience in teaching, and in design and development of various wireless communication systems. It covers all primary areas in digital communication systems in engineering. The book intends to give the students a grasp of the basic issues of communication systems during transition from analog to digital. To make the reading interesting as well as systematic, conscious efforts have been made to explain the basics of technology, avoiding complex mathematics as far as possible. Numerical problems are then introduced to help the students fully understand the concepts and applications. KEY FEATURES • Complete and thorough introduction to the analysis and design of digital communication systems • Concepts explained with practical applications derived from the personal experience of the author • Analytical steps of all derivation without any external reference • Numerous numerical examples to help students understand the fundamental applications of the concepts in practice

A concise introduction to the core concepts in digital communication, providing clarity and depth through examples, problems and MATLAB exercises. Its simple structure maps a logical route to understand the most basic principles in digital communication, and also leads students through more in-depth treatment with examples and step-by step instructions.