Fundamentals of Communication Systems

For one- or two-semester, senior-level undergraduate courses in Communication Systems for Electrical and Computer Engineering majors.

This text introduces the basic techniques used in modern communication systems and provides fundamental tools and methodologies used in the analysis and design of these systems. The authors emphasize digital communication systems, including new generations of wireless communication systems, satellite communications, and data transmission networks. A background in calculus, linear algebra, basic electronic circuits, linear system theory, and probability and random variables is assumed.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction

2 Signals and Linear Systems

3 Amplitude Modulation

4 Angle Modulation

5 Probability and Random Processes

6 Effect of Noise on Analog Communication Systems

7 Analog-to-Digital Conversion

8 Digital Modulation Methods in an Additive White Gaussian Noise Channel

9 Mult idimensional Digital Modulation

10 Digital Transmission Through Bandlimited AWGN Channels

11 Mult icarrier Modulation and OFDM

12 An Introduction to Information Theory

13 Coding for Reliable Communications

14 Data Transmission in Fading Multipath Channels

15 Spread-Spectrum Communication Systems

About the Author

John G. Proakis is a highly respected figure in the field of electrical engineering, particularly known for his contributions to digital signal processing and communication systems. He is an author of several widely used textbooks that have educated generations of engineers.