Fundamentals of Communication Electronics

Preface

Chapter 1: Basics of Electronic Physics
Vocabulary
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Chapter 2: Direct Current Circuits
Resistances in Series
Voltage Dividers
Resistances in Parallel
Vocabulary
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Chapter 3: Alternating Current and Electromagnetism
Magnetic Applications
Vocabulary
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Chapter 4: Inductors and Transformers
Inductors
Reactance
Transformers
Vocabulary
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Chapter 5: Capacitors
Reactance
Vocabulary
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Chapter 6: Semiconductors
Diodes
Bipolar Transistors
Field Effect Transistors
Power
Integrated Circuits
Vocabulary
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Chapter 7: Amplifiers and Oscillators
Impedance
The Decibel
Linear ICs
Oscillators
Vocabulary
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Chapter 8: Thermionic Devices
Cathode Ray Tubes
Vocabulary
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Chapter 9: Power Generation
Power Generators
Batteries
Solar Power
Power
Vocabulary
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Chapter 10: Antennas and Wave Propagation
Half-wave Dipole
Quarter-wave Vertical
Polarization
Transmission Lines
Characteristics of Radio Waves
The RF Spectrum
Vocabulary
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Chapter 11: Digital Technology
Digital Coding
Digital Processes
Digital Equipment
Vocabulary
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Chapter 12: Digital Electronics
Digital Logic Devices
Logic Circuits
Flip-Flops
Digital Integrated Circuits
Vocabulary
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Chapter 13: Computer Electronics
Computer Architecture
Computer Software
Vocabulary
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Chapter 14: Design and Installation of Electronic Equipment
Professional vs. Consumer Gear
Equipment Design
Equipment Installation
Vocabulary
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Chapter 15: Sound and Audio Basics
Audio Specifications
Loudspeakers
Microphones
Pickup Patterns
Vocabulary
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Chapter 16: Analog Video Basics
Video
Scanning
Image Displays
Synchronization
Vocabulary
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Chapter 17: Analog Color Video
Color Video Principles
Color Video Signals
Charge-Coupled Devices
Lenses
Vocabulary
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Chapter 18: Digital Video Basics
Digital Video Recording
Digital Video Editing
Time Code
Vocabulary
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Chapter 19: Recording and Storage Technology
Magnetic Recording
Digital Audio Tape
Hard Drive Storage
Optical Recording
Flash Storage
Codecs and Containers
Vocabulary
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Chapter 20: Modulation and Transmission
Amplitude Modulation
Frequency Modulation
FM Stereo
Digital Radio
Radio Transmitting Technology
Television Transmitting Technology
Transmitting Antennas
Vocabulary
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Chapter 21: Receiving Technology
Early Receivers
Superheterodyne
FM Stereo Receivers
Software Defined Radio
Vocabulary
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Chapter 22: Cable and Satellite Distribution
Cable Television
Color TV Headends
Cable Distribution Systems
Satellites
Vocabulary
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Chapter 23: Online Media Technology
The Internet
Online Media
Network Structures
Online Media
Vocabulary
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