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Introduction to Communication Systems

Authors

Upamanyu Madhow
, University of California, Santa Barbara
Published 2014

Description

Showcasing the essential principles behind modern communication systems, this accessible undergraduate textbook provides a solid introduction to the foundations of communication theory. Carefully selected topics introduce students to the most important and fundamental concepts, giving students a focused, in-depth understanding of core material, and preparing them for more advanced study. Abstract concepts are introduced to students 'just in time' and reinforced by nearly 200 end-of-chapter exercises, alongside numerous MATLAB code fragments, software problems and practical lab exercises, firmly linking the…

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Key features

  • Software labs build on abstract theory, and give students a taste of practical industrial applications
  • Chapter introductions explaining real-world relevance of the material and a final roadmap for future R&D illustrate where communication theory sits within the bigger picture
  • Integration of MATLAB code fragments and labs throughout the text allows for immediate connection of theory to practice
  • Online resources include lecture slides and a solutions manual for instructors, example lab reports and code for instructors, and PowerPoint and JPEG versions of all the figures in the book

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