Digital Signal Processing Using MATLAB and Wavelets (with CD-ROM)(Electrical Engineering) (Computer Science) (Hardcover)

by Michael Weeks (Author)
Key Phrases: frequency magnitude response, filter coeffs, wavelet coeffs, Review Questions, Finite Impulse Response, Discrete Meyers (more...)

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Product Description
Although DSP has long been considered an EE topic, recent developments have also generated significant interest from the computer science community. DSP applications in the consumer market, such as bioinformatics, the MP3 audio format, and MPEG-based cable/satellite television have fueled a desire to understand this technology outside of hardware circles. Designed for upper division engineering and computer science students as well as practicing engineers, Digital Signal Processing Using Matlab and Wavelets emphasizes the practical applications of signal processing. Over 100 Matlab projects and wavelet techniques provide the latest applications of DSP, including image processing, games, filters, transforms, networking, parallel processing, and sound. The book also provides the mathematical processes and techniques needed to ensure an understanding of DSP theory. Designed to be incremental in difficulty, the book will benefit readers who are unfamiliar with complex mathematical topics or those limited in programming experience. Beginning with an introduction to Matlab programming, it moves through filters, sinusoids, sampling, the Fourier transform, the Z transform and other key topics. An entire chapter is dedicated to the discussion of wavelets and their applications. A CD-ROM (platform independent) accompanies the book and contains source code, projects, and Microsoft® PowerPoint slides.

About the Author
Michael Weeks is an associate professor at Georgia State University where he teaches courses in Digital Signal Processing. He holds a PhD in computer engineering from University of Louisiana and has authored or co-authored numerous journal and conference papers

Product Details

• Hardcover: 452 pages
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers (September 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0977858200
• ISBN-13: 978-0977858200
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.2 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #67,237 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction to MatLab and DSP, July 26, 2007

By	SoupaPhli (Atlanta, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This book is very readable and is chock-full of examples, sample code and explanations of DSP concepts. I think the best way to read it is to start with Chapters 1-2, which give an introduction to DSP and an overview of MatLab. Then, immediately follow this with Chapter 10, which covers applications. Subsequent chapters can be read as needed.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A real helper - just when you need it, March 1, 2008

By	M. Krishkevich - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Digital signal processing is a tough area of study for two reasons. First, there's lots of math involved and you need more than just knowledge of it - you need a certain degree of intuition and insight in order to learn DSP successfully. On the other hand, mathematical proofs are not nearly enough for good implementation of the algorithms.

Because of how computers work, different ways of computing things give us different performance ratings. The simplest example is using FFT instead of DFT. The concept is the same, but the amount of computational power it saves is unprecedented. Therefore, you need to know not only how to derive a few methods for calculating different filter responses, but also how to implement them, so they take the least mathematical operations. Once you start using MATLAB for serious and large-scale applications, it becomes very obvious.

If you're the practical type (as opposed to a purely theoretical type) and want (or need) to know how to make stuff not just work, but also work well, this book will get you started in no time!

3.0 out of 5 stars about 'digital signal processing with matlab', November 16, 2008

By	J. Weaver (san diego, ca USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The book is on a very elementary level. It reads as if it were written for second graders. However, if you are just starting out with the subject the book does supply some good insight into the subjects covered. I would consider it a good first step towards a more sophisticated treatment of DSP, MATLB, and wavelets.