McGraw-Hill Illustrated Telecom Dictionary - Softcover

Clayton, Jade

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071360379 ISBN 13: 9780071360371

Publisher: McGraw Hill, 2000

Synopsis

Lavishly illustrated introduction to the world of telecom

An entirely accessible reference, McGraw-Hill Illustrated Telecom Dictionary, Second Edition, is an absolute must for anyone entering telecommunications or data communications, and an indispensable refresher reference for pros in these fields. Author Jade Clayton, a communications engineer, draws on his 15 years of hands-on experience in almost every facet of the industry to give you:

*2,700 concise, well-written, no-nonsense definitions - a refreshing change from the rambling, overlong and often confusing definitions in other references
*Hundreds of illustrations that vividly clarify terms and definitions
*Commanding coverage of emerging technologies in this fast-developing arena, an undertaking made possible by annual updating

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, you'll find this collection of clear, to-the-point explanations of must-know technical terms invaluable. With the acclaimed McGraw-Hill Illustrated Telecom Dictionary, you don't need an advanced degree in telecommunications to understand the key terms that pop up every day. In these pages, you'll find the project-pertinent explanations of terminology, insider jargon, and acronyms that make sense of the industry, from the basics to fast-breaking trends. And the accompanying CD allows you to easily search the entire book. More than any other learning tool, the annually updated McGraw-Hill Illustrated Telecom Dictionary puts you on solid footing in today's increasingly complext telecom world.

About the Author:

The definitions have been written by Jade Clayton, a telecommunications/networking professional with 13 years of experience in various facets of the telecommunications industry including manufacturing, traffic, switching, private line, outside plant construction, inside plant construction, broadband transport, cable TV, LAN networking, WAN networking, broadcast radio, point-to-point microwave radio, call center/PBX management, computer telephony integration, and public telephone services installation and maintenance. Mr. Clayton has been a professional author for over 5 years, published his first amateur work over 10 years ago, and has a degree in electronic engineering. He is currently an IP Subject Matter Expert for SBC Communications in Dallas, Texas.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw Hill
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0071360379
• ISBN 13: 9780071360371
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 752