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Fundamentals of EM waves
From: ARC Technologies, Inc.Description: This page is officially sponsored by ARC Technologies, Inc. Did you ever wonder how stealth aircraft have such low radar cross-sections? Here is where you can find out! When you get far enough from an ...
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Radar Absorbers
From: ARC Technologies, Inc.Description: This page is officially sponsored by ARC Technologies, Inc. Did you ever wonder how stealth aircraft have such low radar cross-sections? Here is where you can find out! Unfortunately absorbers usually ...
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Radar cross-section physics
From: ARC Technologies, Inc.Description: The incident wave excites currents on the scatterer (the target you are trying to illuminate) which then becomes an antenna re-radiating with its own antenna pattern. The power returned (PR) is ...
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Selecting Antenna/Power Amplifier Combinations for the Coming New RF Immunity Standards
From: A.H. Systems Inc.Description: Testing products for susceptibility to radiated fields above 1 GHz is on the horizon. The new medical standard now stipulates testing to 2.5 GHz, and this upper frequency may be adopted in the coming ...
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DIY Module vs. AIR Module (.pdf)
From: Anaren, Inc.Description: Exploring whether to develop your own discrete radio vs. utilizing a pre-certified, SMT, stand-alone module? This brief flyer outlines some of the pros and cons of each approach. ...
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PoE Switches for Industrial Networking (.pdf)
From: Moxa Inc.Description: PoE (Power over Ethernet) is one of the hottest topics in Ethernet networking applications today. In this white paper, we will introduce the basics of PoE technology and the new 802.3at standard, ...
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High Speed Roaming for Better Mobility (.pdf)
From: Moxa Inc.Description: Is slow roaming speed between your mobile network's access points hindering your industrial application's performance? If so, then high speed roaming may be the solution you're looking for. In this ...
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Using Fiber Media Converters with Copper Networks (.pdf)
From: Moxa Inc.Description: The 21st century has seen a huge increase in using Ethernet for industrial automation applications such as remote monitoring. However, the advantages and versatility obtained from using Ethernet for ...
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One Gateway That Can Do It All (.pdf)
From: Moxa Inc.Description: The term "Fieldbus" refers to a collection of communication protocols that were introduced to replace 4 to 20 mA analog signals. Fieldbus protocols include DF1, PROFIBUS, and Modbus for serial, and ...
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Dual RF Wireless Redundancy (.pdf)
From: Moxa Inc.Description: According a recent VDC report, more than 40% of wireless users are concerned about interference, and this issue is even more important for industrial and critical applications. Interference normally ...
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Turbo Chain: A New Recovery System Beyond Ethernet Redundant Ring Technology (.pdf)
From: Moxa Inc.Description: This white paper will explore the various challenges presented byexisting redundant networking technologies and introduce a new redundant solution that resolves many existing problems. ...
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Reference Chart: Firewire, DIN, SCSI, SATA Connector Chart
From: L-com, Inc.Description: Reference guide helps you find the exact part you need. You may not know the name of every connector in the industry, but you know what you want. Compare our detailed pictures of popular IEEE-1394 ...
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What is Power over Ethernet?
From: L-com, Inc.Description: With easy integration into a standard LAN infrastructure, Power over Ethernet (PoE) allows both electrical power and data to be delivered to network devices through one standard network cable. ...
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The Most Common Power Meter Mistake (.pdf)
From: AR Modular RFDescription: At least 50% of all power meter users make this mistake. It has happened to you. You measured an RF power level and later someone said, "...but I measured the power and got a different number." Who ...
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Antenna Installation Considerations (.pdf)
From: L-com, Inc.Description: This white paper outlines specific installation considerations when installing a WLAN antenna including Fresnel Zones, LOS, reflection, multipath etc. ...
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Cabling Requirements for Harsh Environments (.pdf)
From: L-com, Inc.Description: This white paper will explain the difference between traditional commercial controlled environments and harsh, industrial environments as well as the type of cabling and interconnectivity products to ...
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Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE) (.pdf)
From: L-com, Inc.Description: This White Paper provides an overview of Power Over Ethernet (PoE) and details the PoE variations that are used in today's telecommunications networks. ...
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Using Redundant Wireless for Reliable Heavy Industry Automation (.pdf)
From: Moxa Inc.Description: Heavy industry often makes use of large machinery such as boom bucket wheel stacker-reclaimers. These are massive, distributed systems that could improve their productivity and efficiency with modern ...
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Choosing the Ideal Computers for Rolling Stock Applications (.pdf)
From: Moxa Inc.Description: This white paper is your guide to choosing the ideal computer for your rolling stock application. As the major component of a railway system, rolling stock presents some unique hardware design and ...
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Key Priorities for Sub-GHz Wireless Deployment (.pdf)
From: Silicon LabsDescription: To build an advanced wireless system, most developers will end up choosing between two industrial, scientific and medial (ISM) radio band options - 2.4GHz or sub-GHz frequencies. Depending on your ...
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LTCC Design Guide (.pdf)
From: Anaren, Inc.Description: 12 page design guide overviews ways to design products for optimal use of LTCC technology. ...
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How to Simplify the Design of an RF Remote Control Using a Highly-Integrated Transmitter SoC (.pdf)
From: Silicon LabsDescription: System-on-chip (SoC) transmitter solutions 434 MHz Remote Control PCBgreatly simplify the process of designing a remote control and reduce system bill of materials (BOM) cost by eliminating the need ...
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Chautauqua County Nursing Facility Gets a Fat Pipe on a Thin Budget with Patton's IPLink™ Inverse Mux (.pdf)
From: Patton Electronics Co.Description: "Blazing speeds" of 300 to 400 bits per secondwere common during the days of a single T1 connection to the Chautauqua CountyHome skilled nursing facility. The low-speed microwave link to county ...
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LocaNet IP Telephony Systems Count on SmartNode™ Gateways (A4)
From: Patton Electronics Co.Description: Located in Dortmund, Germany, LocaNet oHG implements secure IT, Internet and converged-communications solutions based on Asterisk open source software. LocaNet's flagship product, "LocaPhone," is a ...
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Patton & Cablecom Deliver Business VoIP & Data Service for Euro-ISDN Customers (.pdf)
From: Patton Electronics Co.Description: Switzerland's largest triple-play and cable-network service provider was expanding. With residential TV, Internet and telephony services in place, Cablecom wanted to increase their subscriber base and ...
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Patton Brings Unified Communications to Boy Scouts of America Campground (.pdf)
From: Patton Electronics Co.Description: Out in the wild mountains of Wyoming, near the borders of Montana, Idaho and Yellowstone National Park, sits a rustic camp for the Boy Scouts of America-Camp Loll. The camp's communication system is ...
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Securing Internet Telephony: Encrypting Voice with VoIP-over-VPN
From: Patton Electronics Co.Description: Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) offers tremendous cost-savings for the enterprise by means of reduced or eliminated telephony charges, consolidated network architectures, and reduced network ...
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SIP Trunking - IP Telephony for the Enterprise (.pdf)
From: Patton Electronics Co.Description: SIP-powered telephony is paving the way to the new world of Unified Communications. For traditional PBX systems as well as state-of-the-art all-IP telephony implementations, SIP trunking connects ...
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Song Phat Gets State-of-the-Art, Enhanced Business Communications Thanks to Patton's Viet Nam Team (.pdf)
From: Patton Electronics Co.Description: Bao Le is a visionary. As Sales Director for Song Phat (www.SongPhat .com)-a Systems Integrators and Distributors for IT equipment and services in Viet Nam-he was among the first in his country to ...
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The Dual Challenge of Converging Communications for Industrial Automation Networks (.pdf)
From: Patton Electronics Co.Description: Transitioning from existing systems to next generation networking presents the dual challenge of preserving essential legacy applications in harsh environments that are hostile to network equipment. ...
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The Future of Railway Wireless Networks: What You Need to Know (.pdf)
From: Moxa Inc.Description: In many ways the technologies underlying train communications systems have advanced little in the time since the first modern rail systems were established 200 years ago. Many rail networks still use ...
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The Price is Right for Routers (.pdf)
From: Patton Electronics Co.Description: The ubiquitous router is the gear that makes Internet connectivity and communications possible. New price benchmarks are being set for low-cost routers as they are being commoditized. Commodity ...
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Application Note - Windmills (.pdf)
From: S.I. Tech, Inc.Description: One source of alternate clean energy is use of windmills for electrical power generation. Today's advanced windmills provide many sensors within the nacelle all connected to a PC to monitor and ...
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Avionics Networking Technology (.pdf)
Description: Avionics system architects have a wide variety of commercial off the shelf (COTS) choices for networking technologies. The challenge facing many system architects is choosing a cost effective ...
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Buses and Networks for Contemporary Avionics (.pdf)
Description: MIL-STD-1553 has served the needs of military system integrators for over 30 years, particularly in the area of command and control applications. Nevertheless, contemporary applications such as ...
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Test, Simulation, and Integration of Fibre Channel Networked Systems (.pdf)
Description: Fibre Channel is a high-speed networking technology deployed on a number of military/aerospace platforms and programs. These include F-18E/F, F-16, F-35, B1-B, B-2, E-2D, the Apache Longbow and MMH ...
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Panduit Laboratories: Choosing the Best Ferrule Material for Your Network Application (.pdf)
Description: Fiber connectors are terminated onto optical cable to provide a separable interface that allows for moves, adds and changes (MACs). This allows for such media to be deployed into enclosures and panels ...
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Phase Coherent Multi-Channel RF Synthesis (.pdf)
Description: Multi-channel synthesis applications require specific performance often overlooked with the design of single channel synthesizers. Holzworth has taken a new design approach to the multi-channel ...
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Interfacing the MRF49XA Transceiver to PIC Microcontrollers (.pdf)
Description: Microchip Technology's MRF49XA is a highly integrated RF transceiver, used in the 433, 868 and 915 MHz frequency bands. The transceiver uses FSK odulation internally. A transceiver is a device that ...
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Microchip MiWi P2P Wireless Protocol (.pdf)
Description: MiWi P2P is a Peer-to-Peer Wireless Networking Protocol operating on 2.4GHz IEEE 802.15.4. The document details the supported features and how to implement them. Simple, application-level data ...
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Microchip Wireless (MiWi) Media Access Controller (.pdf)
Description: The primary function of wireless communication protocol is to transmit and/or receive information between two nodes. The Media Access Controller (MAC) layer provides the basic channel access, ...
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A Beginner's Guide to Digital Signage (.pdf)
From: Black BoxDescription: Improve communications. Increase sales. Educate. Notify. Alert. Deliver the right message at the right time. ...
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Converged 2G/3G Mobile Network Leveraging SDH Infrastructure (.pdf)
From: Patton Electronics Co.Description: For years, mobile network operators have relied on E1 leased lines to backhaul traffic from cellular base station sites to mobile switching centers. With the Patton OnSite series of µMSPP platforms, ...
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Converged MDU/MTU Solutions - MultiService over SDH Application (.pdf)
From: Patton Electronics Co.Description: Over the years, the number of buildings with fiber connectivity is increasing at a very fast pace. Fiber-to-the building opens new and exciting possibilities for carriers and services providers that ...
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Converged Optical Ethernet - MultiService over SDH Application (.pdf)
From: Patton Electronics Co.Description: Most service providers have existing SDH networks that have proven indispensable in serving revenue-critical TDM-based private line services. SDH is firmly established as the technology of choice for ...
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Converged TDM and IP-Based Broadband Using SDH Infrastructure (.pdf)
From: Patton Electronics Co.Description: Patton's OS-10 series of µMSPP platforms enable you to meet the full range of leased line access network requirements for business users. The OS-10 series is a family of high value access platforms ...
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The Future of Legacy in Next-Generation Industrial Networks (.pdf)
From: Patton Electronics Co.Description: Industrial operations -- such as manufacturing, oil and gas production, mining, and others -- have much to gain from the convergence of voice and data communications. With powerful new ease-of-use ...
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If Only They Had Gone Wireless, It Could Have Been a Fairy Tale Ending (.pdf)
Description: Once Upon a Time, a BAS Contractor sat reading a set of contract documents that had the same old paragraph in the front section that we've all read a million times, "Contractor shall field verify all ...
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Quartz Crystal Basics: From Raw Materials to Oscillators (.pdf)
From: NDKDescription: Here is an overview of the history, manufacture and current technology of quartz crystals, one of the most common components in high frequency, high speed electronics. ...
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How To Assemble and Install A HyperLink Brand Grid Antenna
From: L-com, Inc.Description: Products referenced in this video tip include 5.8 GHz Antennas, 2.4 GHz Antennas, and Coaxial Lightning Protectors/Arrestors ...
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Technical Resource: Common Wireless Terms
From: L-com, Inc.Description: There are so many terms to know that even long-term veterans get confused. L-com will help keep you up to date in b> compiled in our glossary below. New terms are added as we get them so check back ...
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Video: Using CTLB Series Cable for Running Through 3/4
From: L-com, Inc.Description: This techical artical covers the steps to run CTLB series cable through... ...
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White Paper: Building an Ethernet Network (.pdf)
From: L-com, Inc.Description: This white paper will cover a brief history of computer networking as well as the basics of how to set up an Ethernet Network. Other items covered include both wired and wireless network ...
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White Paper: Layer 3 Routing at the Network Edge (.pdf)
From: L-com, Inc.Description: This white paper covers where and when to employ Layer 3 routing at the edge of a network. This paper also provides definitions and applications for several widely used routing protocols including ...
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Wireless White Paper: Industrial Wireless Mesh Network Architectures (.pdf)
From: L-com, Inc.Description: This white paper describes some differences between traditional enterprise networks and industrial networks and provides examples of some of the more popular wireless industrial networking ...
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Wireless White Papers: Antenna Installation Considerations (.pdf)
From: L-com, Inc.Description: This white paper outlines specific installation considerations when installing a WLAN antenna including Fresnel Zones, LOS, reflection, multipath etc. ...
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Precision Coaxial Terminations DC to 50 GHz
From: KRYTAR, Inc.Description: Krytar has designed an extremely rugged mechanical line of precision 50 Ohm Coaxial Terminations that operate from DC to 50 GHz. The design offers reliable, long wear and excellent repeatability. Some ...
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Krytar 180 Degree Hybrids. Control Signals from 1 to 26.5 GHz (.pdf)
From: KRYTAR, Inc.Description: Hybrid Couplers perform many functions, including splitting and combining signals in amplifiers, switching circuits, and antenna beam-forming networks. ...
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Krytar 3 dB 90 Degree Hybrids. Covers 0.5 - 40 GHz (.pdf)
From: KRYTAR, Inc.Description: 90 degree hybrids are used in circuits requiring a balanced division of power into two transmission lines with 90 degree separation of phase. Applications include signal splitters, combiners, balanced ...
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Krytar Directional Coupler 2 - 50 GHz (.pdf)
From: KRYTAR, Inc.Description: As coaxial systems reach higher frequencies, it becomes critical to sample and level signals over broad instantaneous bandwidths. ...
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Coaxial Coupler and Directional Detector Sample 2 to 40 GHz (.pdf)
From: KRYTAR, Inc.Description: As coaxial systems reach higher frequencies, it them becomes critical to sample and level signals over broad instantaneous bandwidths. ...
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Krytar Directional Couplers: Term Definitions, Testing, and Typical Applications (.pdf)
From: KRYTAR, Inc.Description: Components that allow two microwave circuits to be combined into one integrated system in one direction with the two completely isolated from each other in the opposite direction. ...
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Detector Risetime vs. RF Performance (.pdf)
From: KRYTAR, Inc.Description: Video Impedance is partially controlled by the type detector diode used to manufacture the detector. For example, the Planar Doped Detector Video Impedance is typically between 0.8 to 3.0 K ohms. The ...
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External Leveling Loop for a Microwave Signal Generator (.pdf)
From: KRYTAR, Inc.Description: The power from the signal generator is leveled at the output connector of the signal generator. In general, additional components as used between the output connector of the Sweep Signal Generator and ...
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Microwave or RF Amplifier Test Setup (.pdf)
From: KRYTAR, Inc.Description: The sweeper generates a microwave frequency of 1.0 to 26.5 GHz with a leveled power output of up to +10 dBm. The power goes through the coupler to the Amplifier Under Test. 20 dB of the power is ...
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Cognitive Radio, Software Defined Radio, and Adaptive Wireless Systems
Description: Cognitive Radio, Software Defined Radio, and Adaptive Wireless Systems Discussing the cognitive radio, software SDR, and adaptive radio concepts from several aspects, this book investigates cognitive ...
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Communications Network Test and Measurement Handbook
Description: Communications Network Test and Measurement Handbook Providing coverage of all the methodologies, data, and reference material necessary to master network instrumentation, this handbook will help ...
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Communications Receivers: DSP, Software Radios, and Design, 3rd Edition
Description: Communications Receivers: DSP, Software Radios, and Design, 3rd Edition From reception basics to cutting-edge software radio design, this one-stop resource provides ready-to-use insights on the ...
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Carrier Grade Voice Over IP, Second Edition
Description: Carrier Grade Voice Over IP, Second Edition Complete with numerous specific examples of how the protocols are used and integrated, this book skips the needless history, chitchat, and math and ...
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Airborne Early Radar Warning System Concepts
Description: Airborne Early Radar Warning System Concepts Intended to serve as a general reference for those working in the broad range of professional disciplines involved in AEW-related activities, this text ...
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Animated Telecom Dictionary
Description: Animated Telecom Dictionary Use this dictionary for an understanding of the most recent telecom terms, definitions and acronyms, look at detailed animations, learn to search telecom databases, and ...
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Antenna Engineering Handbook, Fourth Edition
Description: Antenna Engineering Handbook, Fourth Edition Packed with 1,500 illustrations, this trusted guide covers classic antenna types plus many new types and designs used in communications systems, ...
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Applied Satellite Navigation Using GPS, GALILEO, and Augmentation Systems
Description: Applied Satellite Navigation Using GPS, GALILEO, and Augmentation Systems Examining the advanced architectures paving the way for integration of satellite navigation systems with wireless ...
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ATM Switches
Description: ATM Switches An excellent reference for introducing communications engineers to high-speed systems/products, and helping network analysts understand the implementation issues involved in setting up ...
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Broadband Communications and Home Networking
Description: Broadband Communications and Home Networking Providing a good intuitive approach starting from basic telephony to satellite communications, this book takes a close look at current high-speed digital ...
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Broadband Telecommunications Handbook, Second Edition
Description: Broadband Telecommunications Handbook, Second Edition A blockbuster overview of broadband updated and expanded to reflect the latest technologies. ...
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Building Broadband Networks
Description: Building Broadband Networks Provides a comprehensive, non-theoretical introduction to broadband networking. ...
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The Art and Science of Ultrawideband Antennas
Description: The Art and Science of Ultrawideband Antennas Generously supported with over 200 equations and illustrations, this authoritative volume enables you to select the proper UWB antennas for your ...
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Adaptive and Iterative Signal Processing in Communications
Description: Adaptive and Iterative Signal Processing in Communications Using examples from practical transceiver designs, this book describes the fundamental theory and practical aspects of both methods, ...
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Advanced Digital Communications: Systems and Signal Processing Techniques
Description: Advanced Digital Communications: Systems and Signal Processing Techniques Written for engineers, students, and professors interested in DIGCOM and DSP, this book covers coding, correlation, ...
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Advances in Direction-of-Arrival Estimation
Description: Advances in Direction-of-Arrival Estimation Fully explaining the latest developments in DOA, this book covers a wide range of key topics, from DOA estimation methods and source localization problems, ...
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Choosing the Best Wireless Monitoring and Control Technology
From: Synapse WirelessDescription: Like any networking technology, wireless sensor networks depend on an implementation euphemistically known as "the stack." Stacks aren't all created equal, and designers will opt for smaller and more ...
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Security in Distributed and Networking Systems: Computer and Network Security, Vol. 1
Description: Security in Distributed and Networking Systems: Computer and Network Security, Vol. 1 Including security studies in a range of systems, this book provides a comprehensive treatment on security issues ...
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Practical IP and Telecom For Broadcast Engineering and Operations
Description: Practical IP and Telecom For Broadcast Engineering and Operations Critical for engineers, technicians, and managers engaged in designing, installing, testing, and maintaining network services, this ...
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Rick Gallagher's MPLS Training Guide: Building Multi-Protocol Label Switching Networks
Description: Rick Gallagher's MPLS Training Guide: Building Multi-Protocol Label Switching Networks This book introduces readers to MPLS concepts, installation, migration, operation, inspection, and ...
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Voice Over IPv6: Architectures for Next Generation VoIP Networks
Description: Voice Over IPv6: Architectures for Next Generation VoIP Networks Explaining the essential concepts of IPv6 and how they relate to Internet telephony, this guide describes how Internet telephony ...
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Wireless Operational Security
Description: Wireless Operational Security This comprehensive wireless network book addresses the operational and day-to-day security management requirements of 21st century companies. ...
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Wireshark & Ethereal Network Protocol Analyzer Toolkit, Jay Beale's Open Source Security Series
Description: Wireshark & Ethereal Network Protocol Analyzer Toolkit, Jay Beale's Open Source Security Series Helping you to unleash the powers of Wireshark, this comprehensive guide provides complete ...
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Administering Cisco QoS for IP Networks
Description: Administering Cisco QoS for IP Networks Tweak and tune your Cisco routers for best performance with this practical guide. ...
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Aggressive Network Self-Defense
Description: Aggressive Network Self-Defense Using fictional stories to spotlight real-world vulnerabilities for which information security professionals must be prepared to protect, this text details "strike ...
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Business Telecom Systems: A Guide to Choosing the Best Technologies and Services
Description: Business Telecom Systems: A Guide to Choosing the Best Technologies and Services A down-to-earth guide for equipping larger offices with simple to advanced telecom equipment. ...
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Circuits and Systems for Wireless Communications
Description: Circuits and Systems for Wireless Communications Including tutorial-like papers as well as papers on specialized and advanced topics, this book demonstrates the vast expertise of the CAS Society in ...
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Cisco PIX Firewalls: Configure, Manage, & Troubleshoot
Description: Cisco PIX Firewalls: Configure, Manage, & Troubleshoot Covering Cisco PIX Security Appliance Software Version 7.0, as well as the entire family of Cisco PIX 500 Series Firewalls, this book ...
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Cisco Security Specialist's Guide to PIX Firewalls
Description: Cisco Security Specialist's Guide to PIX Firewalls Your complete guide to Cisco's PIX Firewalls. ...
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Cognitive Radio Technology
Description: Cognitive Radio Technology A multi-contributed volume written by the leaders in this exciting new area, this book will provide you with the background to master and apply today s cognitive radio ...
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Computer Viruses: From Theory to Applications
Description: Computer Viruses: From Theory to Applications With precise and exhaustive description of the different types of malware, this book looks at the theoretical fundamentals of computer virology, ...
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Configuring Check Point NGX VPN-1/FireWall-1
Description: Configuring Check Point NGX VPN-1/FireWall-1 For those migrating from earlier versions of Check Point's firewall/VPN as well as those deploying VPN-1/FireWall-1 for the first time, this all-in-one ...
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Configuring Cisco AVVID
Description: Configuring Cisco AVVID Introduces Cisco s converged media services technology, and the hardware and software required to make it work. ...
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Configuring Citrix MetaFrame for Windows 2000 Terminal Services
Description: Configuring Citrix MetaFrame for Windows 2000 Terminal Services Helps administrators get up to speed on MetaFrame, including designing solutions, installing the software, and configuring remote ...
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Configuring Citrix MetaFrame XP for Windows Including Feature Release 1
Description: Configuring Citrix MetaFrame XP for Windows Including Feature Release 1 All the information necessary for the installation and configuration of Citrix MetaFrame XP. ...