Telecom Basics

This easy-to-understand technical book explains the fundamentals of telecommunications technology. It covers topics ranging from such basics as to how a telephone instrument works to such esoteric topics as electronic tandem networks and statistical multiplexers. All of them are presented in a down-to-earth, easy-to-grasp manner with many illustrations. Some of the most important topics featured are analog and digital signal basics, transmission of signals via wire, radio and fiber optics. It also provides an overview of private telephone systems including PBX, Key systems and Centrex services. Data networks and local area networks are explained and a primer on digital and advanced voice services is included along with communications systems traffic management.

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