Contains 2000-plus entries covering all aspects of the telecom industry from amp to zulu time. More than 300 of the entries are illustrated with b&w photographs, diagrams, or both. Intended for newcomers to the field as well as established professionals. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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Whether you have a technical or nontechnical background, the definitions and diagrams in this first-of-its-kind compendium will efficiently put you in touch with the essential terms you need to know - all presented in concisely written, plain-English definitions. A perfect reference if you're just entering a tele/data communications field, or if you're an active professional who wants to stay on top of new technologies, this exceptional volume offers an alphabetized format for quick access; more than 2,000 new and standard terms related to tele/data communications services, hardware, technology, tools, and common slang; over 300 illustrated definitions; acronyms, defined; up-to-date coverage of emerging technologies; and a convenient reference/review for everyone from public telephone company professionals to instructors and students in the areas of computer science, information systems, telecommunications, and electronics.
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