Telecom Basics - 2nd Edition - Basics Author:Lawrence Harte This introductory book describes basic telecommunication technologies, the parts of public and private telephone systems, and how network elements operate. This book also provides fundamentals on almost all aspects of telecommunications. Covered are the key facets of voice and data communications, ranging from such basics as telephone devices to... more » more complex topics such as voice over data networks. All of them are presented in a down-to-earth, easy-to-grasp manner with understandable illustrations. Some of the most important topics featured are: Analog and Digital Signal Processing Signal, Modulation, and Channel Coding Fundamentals Copper, Radio, and Optical Transmission Systems Circuit and Packet Switching Technologies Line and Trunk Signaling and Control Systems including SS7 Protocols, Stacks, and Parameter Negotiation ATM, Frame Relay, X.25, Internet, and other Networks PSTN, PBX, CTI, Mobile Telephone, and Satellite Systems Sending Voice over Data Networks Voice, Data, Video Services and Call Processing This book provides basic knowledge of telecommunications that is essential to anyone entering the field, changing job roles, or for executives who have been assigned to a position related to telecommunications.« less