An Introduction to Analog and Digital Communications [Hardcover]

Simon Haykin (Author), Michael Moher (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 30, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0471432229 | ISBN-13: 978-0471432227 | Edition: 2

The second edition of this accessible book provides readers with an introductory treatment of communication theory as applied to the transmission of information-bearing signals. While it covers analog communications, the emphasis is placed on digital technology. It begins by presenting the functional blocks that constitute the transmitter and receiver of a communication system. Readers will next learn about electrical noise and then progress to multiplexing and multiple access techniques.

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A highly accessible and applied introduction to communication theory

Simon Haykin and Michael Moher’s Second Edition of Introduction to Analog and Digital Communications offers an accessible introduction to analog and digital communications and serves as an introductory treatment of communication theory. It is filled with an abundance of insightful examples, problems, and computer experiments. Throughout the text, the authors emphasize the practical relevance of the theory wherever appropriate, and keep the mathematical treatment at an easy-to-grasp level.

Key Features

• Includes two new chapters: Chapter 10, Digital Signals and Noise, and Chapter 11, System Noise and Calculations.
• Motivates learning through practical applications––from the Internet, to networks, to the common radio––and a historical background of communication systems.
• Offers a robust set of problem sets, examples, and exercises.
• Includes an abundance of examples worked out in detail, to help students develop an intuitive grasp of the theory in addition to MATLAB experiments.
• Helps you master the concepts by applying what you’ve learned to problems following the discussion of the fundamental concepts.
• Provides additional end-of-chapter problems that extend the theory covered in the text.

“I was impressed with Haykin/Moher’s: Introduction to Analog and Digital Communications, 2e and the straightforward comprehensive material coverage of the basic principles of communication theory. Also, the text is written with easy to follow and understand mathematical equations and examples. Absolutely, I would like to use this textbook for my communications systems class as soon as possible.”
––Andrei Petrov, Idaho State University

“Overall, I found the concepts are clearly explained, the chapters are well motivated by their introductions, ‘Lessons to be learned’ at the beginning of each chapter are particularly appealing, and concluded with well put summaries. A very well-written introductory text to grasp the basics of communication systems.”
––Aylin Yener, Pennsylvania State University

About the Author

SIMON HAYKIN, PhD, is University Professor and Director of the Adaptive Systems Laboratory at McMaster University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 540 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (January 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471432229
• ISBN-13: 978-0471432227
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 0.9 x 10.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #641,447 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly good, June 1, 2010

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J. Yasmineh (Sydney, NSW Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: An Introduction to Analog and Digital Communications (Hardcover)

Surprisingly good for a comm. theory text. It's fairly comprehensive and the writing is clear and accessible (rather than being overly dry). The authors clearly know how to write, which is always helpful in a book that has to contain so many mathematical treatments.

Of course, you won't be able to pick this up and run straight out of the tenth grade (unless you're special) but it's pretty decent as textbooks go.

3.0 out of 5 stars A good reference, May 1, 2010

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This review is from: An Introduction to Analog and Digital Communications (Hardcover)

This textbook is good as a very dense reference to communication systems. The text is a little confusing at times, but with some supplementals it is a good learning experience. The book is not for those new to communications. Some background on the subject would be beneficial before reading this text.