1st Edition
Optical and Wireless Communications Next Generation Networks
By Matthew N.O. Sadiku
Copyright 2002
264 Pages
109 B/W Illustrations
by
CRC Press
264 Pages
109 B/W Illustrations
by
CRC Press
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Optical and wireless technologies are being introduced into the global communications infrastructure at an astonishing pace. Both are revolutionizing the industry and will undoubtedly dominate its future, yet in the crowded curricula in most electrical engineering programs, there is no room in typical data communications courses for proper coverage of these "next generation" technologies. Optical... Read more
Preface
Table of
Introduction
PART 1: OPTICAL NETWORKS
OPTICAL FIBERS
Why Optical Fiber?
A Glimpse of History
Optical Fibers
Fiber Loss and Dispersion
OPTICAL TRANSMITTERS AND RECEIVERS
Optical Sources
Optical Transmitters
Optical Detectors
Optical Receivers
OPTICAL MULTIPLEXERS AND AMPLIFIERS
WDM Lightwave Systems
DWDM Lightwave Systems
OTDM Lightwave Systems
SCM Lightwave Systems
CDM Lightwave Systems
Optical Amplifiers
OPTICAL NETWORKS
FDDI Networks
SONET
Fibre Channel
Broadcast-and-Select WDM Networks
Wavelength-Routed Networks
Undersea Networks
Emerging Technologies
PART 2: WIRELESS NETWORKS
FUNDAMENTALS OF WIRELESS NETWORKS
A Glimpse of History
Propagation Characteristics
Modulation Techniques
Multiple Access Techniques
WIRELESS NETWORKING
Wireless LAN
Wireless ATM
Wireless Local Loop
Wireless PBXs
Wireless PAN
CELLULAR TECHNOLOGIES
The Cellular Concept
Personal Communications Systems
Cellular Digital Packet Data
SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
Satellite Fundamentals
Orbital Characteristics
VSAT Networks
Fixed Satellite Service
Mobile Satellite Service
Bibliography
Glossary
Appendix: List of Physical Constants
Index
Each chapter also includes a summary, references, and problems.
Table of
Introduction
PART 1: OPTICAL NETWORKS
OPTICAL FIBERS
Why Optical Fiber?
A Glimpse of History
Optical Fibers
Fiber Loss and Dispersion
OPTICAL TRANSMITTERS AND RECEIVERS
Optical Sources
Optical Transmitters
Optical Detectors
Optical Receivers
OPTICAL MULTIPLEXERS AND AMPLIFIERS
WDM Lightwave Systems
DWDM Lightwave Systems
OTDM Lightwave Systems
SCM Lightwave Systems
CDM Lightwave Systems
Optical Amplifiers
OPTICAL NETWORKS
FDDI Networks
SONET
Fibre Channel
Broadcast-and-Select WDM Networks
Wavelength-Routed Networks
Undersea Networks
Emerging Technologies
PART 2: WIRELESS NETWORKS
FUNDAMENTALS OF WIRELESS NETWORKS
A Glimpse of History
Propagation Characteristics
Modulation Techniques
Multiple Access Techniques
WIRELESS NETWORKING
Wireless LAN
Wireless ATM
Wireless Local Loop
Wireless PBXs
Wireless PAN
CELLULAR TECHNOLOGIES
The Cellular Concept
Personal Communications Systems
Cellular Digital Packet Data
SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
Satellite Fundamentals
Orbital Characteristics
VSAT Networks
Fixed Satellite Service
Mobile Satellite Service
Bibliography
Glossary
Appendix: List of Physical Constants
Index
Each chapter also includes a summary, references, and problems.
Biography
Matthew N.O. Sadiku
