Based upon the primer that received a 1991 Award for Excellence from the Society of Technical Communications (STC), FDDI: An Introduction to Fiber Distributed Data Interface is the first book devoted to this new high-speed, high-bandwidth standard. A concise and thorough technical introduction to the subject, it covers all aspects of the FDDI standard-from its protocol specifications to its implementation and management in real-world, large-enterprise, local area networks.
The book is written and designed for rapid comprehension by computer systems managers, telecommunications managers, and communications professionals who make decisions regarding networks for their organizations.

Until the release of this easy-to-understand and complete reference on FDDI, those wanting to learn about FDDI have been forced to read the standards and system vendor data. It provides the background and history leading to the development of FDDI, explains the basic, concepts and details of FDDI in a simple and lucid manner, and includes suggestions for architectures and implementations.

Extensively revised, this classic text retains its appeal to both students and practitioners. Its useful tables, derivations, analytical and numerical techniques and concise explanations make it an excellent on-the-job reference.
The third edition incorporates new material in the optics, waveguide, resonator, microwave networks and antenna chapters as well as additional material on design methodologies and numerical methods which facilitate solving problems in the field.

A comprehensive survey covering the main topics of mobile radio systems. Concepts considered include the theory of patterns and symmetry and how it impacts hexagonal cell tessellation, long-term fading and log-normal distribution, short-term fading and Rayleigh distribution, indoor propagation and Rice distribution, Suzuki distribution, interleaving and using codes in a Rayleigh environment, and ALOHA protocol and why it has better performance in a Rayleigh environment.

The past decade has seen what can only be described as an evolutionary leap in the field of telecommunication networks. The penetration of data networks, the emergence of the integrated services digital network (ISDN) and Broadband ISDN, and the development of fast packet switching are just some of the dramatic developments that have emerged. This book was designed to function as a practical introduction to the core concepts, techniques, and methodologies underlying each of these developments and common to the design and operation of all forms of existing telecommunications networks.

This book provides a middle ground between graduate-level tutorials and research articles on semiconductors, a vital topic that underlines most of today's electronic technology.

Grounding and Shielding techniques in Instrumentation, 3rd Edition, offers engineers effective techniques for handling noise problems, building noise-free instrument systems, and reducing or eliminating noise in interconnecting systems. It presents the fundamentals of applied electrostatics in a step-by-step manner that's easy to follow and understand, so that the nature of the electrostatic enclosure can be visualized and common errors avoided. The essential physics is reviewed in the initial chapters; the treatment is then expanded to cover amplifiers, signal conditioning, isolation transformers, and more. This new third edition features a rewritten and enlarged chapter on RF processes, which are assuming increasing importance in all electronics, as well as added material on co-axial cables, isolation transformers, and computer floors.

This essential source book distills into a single volume the central ideas, primary analytical methods, design, and implementation of every aspect of DSP systems.
Written by a team of internationally known experts in the field, it zeroes in on the major applications of DSP; recursive and noncursive filter designs; fast DFT and convolution algorithms; multirate DSP; adaptive filtering methods; spectral analysis; finite wordlength effects and minimizers; architecture and programming of DSP chips; principles and applications of RNS arithmetic; signal conditioning and interfacing; and much more.

How many mistakes have happened because someone didnφt know proper tool techniques? This valuable, complete training manual, for everyone from apprentices to warehouse staff will increase productivity and efficiency.

Deals with failure mechanisms that can occur in the manufacture and use of integrated circuit devices arising from improper choice of materials, oversights in engineering design, manufacturing or operating induced stresses such as mechanical cycling, heat, shock, vibration or corrosive environments. Covers gaps left in the literature regarding proper failure models and associated qualification standards.

This up-to-the-minute reference is designed to help engineers and designers incorporate the latest innovation in surface-mount electronics packaging: fine pitch. Already in successful use in Japan, this close-tolerance technology is the most effective solution to the challenge of higher-density packaging. All the necessary details are here, in real-world terms.

This guide is designed to lead environmental professionals step-by-step through the maze of regulations governing hazardous waste, focusing on the two major federal laws, RCRA and CERCLA. It covers important new topics such as: - Hazardous waste identification - Recordkeeping and reporting procedures - Emergency preparedness actions - Waste minimization techniques.

The purpose of this book is to provide the user with a concise summary of the physical properties, detection methods, handling precautions and of the biochemical and physiological effects of gases and fumes found in the working environment so that they may be handled safely. Contents include: introduction; identification and measurement of gases and fumes by physical and chemical methods; legislation relating to the use and storage of gases; safety equipment used for handling gases and fumes; safety data on individual gases and fumes comprising:- description, safe working conditions, detection methods, effects on man, first aid, precautions when using the gas/fume. This section categorizes the substances according to whether they are Physiological Gases, Inert Gases, Anaesthetic Gases, Fuel Gases, Toxic Gases or Fumes, Aerosols or Vapors.

Serves as an easy, reliable source for uncovering critical data on commonly used industrial materials--including the storage, handling and transportation or hazardous and toxic chemicals. The work reports on more than 1,240 commonly used hazardous materials, including entries on nearly 100 materials never before published.