Explore the various functions of electronic circuits, including amplification, transmission, reception, signal detection, and decision-making. Additionally, discover how electronic circuits can be integrated with computers, controllers, and memories, as well as their use in building communications systems. Basic Communications Electronics delves into the workings of analog devices and circuits, with a focus on semiconductor technology and Integrated Circuits (ICs). Ideal for individuals seeking a comprehensive understanding of analog electronics and wireless communications. The text includes end-of-chapter quizzes and problem sets to aid in comprehension, along with informative illustrations and worked-out examples throughout.
The Topics Include:
Basic Communications Systems
Analog System Functions
Amplifiers and Oscillators
Modulation
Mixing and Heterodyning
Transmitters
Receiving and Detection
Transmission Links
Analog Integrated Circuits
Digital Signal Processing
Reader Review: I loved the way this book is organized and laid out. The diagrams are easy to read and follow. The slant of the book focuses on the communication aspects of electronics starting off with a definition of communications and explaining and surprisingly clear detail the definitions you will come across. A good refresher chapter covers Ohm's Law, transistor and FETs configurations and a real good section on couplings and their effects on the signal. Diagrams of the spectrum analyzer's screen is used to explain modulation with out getting technical. All the math is basic algebra with no calculus in sight. There's a page in chapter 4 that helps you in designing common emitter amplifiers. AM, FM, sideband is covered including standing wave ratio and antenna theory. I wish I had this book when I was learning radio communications in the military. It's only 200 pages but the information provided is enough to get the beginning student up to speed quickly. The author doesn't go much into TV but he does cover various line connections from waveguides to coaxial cables. I love this book!
Product Specifications ISBN: 9780945053248 Publisher: W5YI Author: Jack Hudson and Jerry Luecke Pages: 220
