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Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM)
BICSI released the 11th edition of the Telecommunications
Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM), Now recommending global
best practices, the new manual format can be applied anywhere
around the world, making it a relevant reference material for
any information transport systems (ITS) professional. The TDMM
covers all areas of design through construction, installation
and maintenance. The two-volume manual contains 22 chapters, six
appendices, and concludes with an extensive glossary of
definitions, abbreviations and acronyms, and symbols. Relevant
standards and codes that apply to each chapter’s subject matter
appear in each chapter’s references section, and a comprehensive
list of all standards and codes applying to the entire TDMM
appears in an appendix. TDMM is available in hard copy or
CD-ROM.
www.bicsi.org/
A Logical Approach to Broadband Service Obstacles
(Student Guide)
The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) has
published A Logical Approach to Broadband Service Obstacles
(Student Guide), which focuses on troubleshooting activities
generated by subscriber complaints and needs, teaching service
technicians how to increase their ability to quickly locate and
repair common service-related technical problems. The volume,
part of the Broadband Service Technicians Student Guide series,
includes exercises and a CD-ROM for PC.
www.scte.org/
SEM Gorilla,by Randy Zlobec, gives advice
and insight into search engine marketing with information on
keywords in page titles and content, selecting domain names, and
how to secure high-quality incoming links.
www.semgorilla.com
Internet Technologies Handbook: Optimizing the IP
Network
Internet Technologies Handbook: Optimizing the IP Network,
by Mark A. Miller, is designed to provide a comprehensive
reference for the operation, optimization and management of IP
networks. The text focuses on practical issues facing network
managers and includes case studies to illustrate principles
discussed.
www.wiley.com
The XML Handbook
Charles F. Goldfarb and Paul Prescod’s The XML Handbook,
Fourth Edition is a 1,200-page resource covering the full
breadth of XML applications, tools and technologies that are
revolutionizing Web services, e-business and software
development. Included with the new edition are two CD-ROMs,
containing 175 free XML software packages, trial versions of
major XML products and a library of XML-related specifications.
www.phptr.com/
Web Security, Privacy & Commerce
Web Security, Privacy & Commerce, 2nd Edition,
authored by Simson Garfinkel with Gene Spafford, helps users,
administrators and organizations understand how to minimize and
neutralize the destructive power of security threats and risks
inherent in using the Web. Topics in the new edition include
cryptography, SSL, PKI, passwords, digital signatures,
biometrics, cookies, log files, spam, identity theft, hostile
plug-ins, CGI, PHP, SSL certificates, privacy policies, digital
payments, intellectual property and legal issues.
www.oreilly.com/
Designing Highly Usable Web Sites
Designing Highly Usable Web Sites, provides the
concepts and skills needed to produce cohesive, easy-to-use
websites. Authored by Tom Brinck, Darren Gergle and Scott Wood,
the Morgan Kaufman Publishing publication covers a wide range of
usability issues—architecture, navigation, graphical
representation, textual display and page structure—and in-depth
case studies, applicable forms and checklists for projects, and
ample illustrations.
www.mkp.com/
Essential Business Tactics for the Net
Wiley Computer Publishing released Essential Business
Tactics for the Net by Larry Chase and Eileen Shulock, which
helps companies gain a competitive edge. The book reveals
practical techniques and information geared to take full
advantage of the latest technologies and trends. Small
businesses and large corporations can learn how to reduce costs
of travel, printing, shipping and purchasing, as well as improve
costs and efficiency of recruiting new employees. Also discussed
are techniques for using the Web to test new products, services
and ideas while increasing customer loyalty; mining information
about competitors, existing customers and prospective clients;
implementing a search strategy for finding valuable information;
and up-to-the-minute Web marketing strategies.
www.wiley.com/
The Internet Security Handbook
From Academic Press comes The Internet Security Handbook:
From Planning to Development by Juanita Ellis and Timothy
Speed, which provides an analysis of an enterprise’s complete
Internet security. The book shows readers specific steps in
implementing security, from the individual process to the
complete corporate enterprise.
www.academicpress.com/ecommerce
Internet QoS: Architectures and Mechanisms
Morgan Kaufman released Internet QoS: Architectures and Mechanisms by
Zheng Wang, a guide to the latest quality of service (QoS) techniques, written
specifically to address the Internet’s special challenges. Four areas of
Internet QoS are the focus of the book: integrated services, differentiated
services, multiprotocol label switching and traffic engineering. Enhancements to
current Internet architectures, and mechanisms and network management
capabilities that QoS will require, are also detailed.
http://www.mkp.com/
Web Project Management
Morgan Kaufmann published Web Project Management by Ashley Friedlein,
which presents an eight-stage approach for building commercial websites. The
book reviews how to manage Web project contributors, quality, costs and
schedules—and details how to define, measure and understand a Web project’s
status on an ongoing basis.
http://www.mkp.com/
TCP/IP Addressing
Morgan Kaufman published the second edition of TCP/IP Addressing by Buck
Graham, an introduction for novices and a concise reference for experienced
professionals, and devoted entirely to establishing and maintaining an efficient
IP addressing scheme. Graham reviews IP addressing fundamentals, assessing
organization needs and tackling more advanced issues.
http://www.mkp.com/
IP Routing
For network and system administrators, IP Routing, by Ravi Malhotra, is a
straightforward, jargon-free introduction to the basics of IP routing. Readers
will master not only the fundamentals of all major routing protocols, but also
the principles on which the protocols are based. The publication is appropriate
for beginners, as well as for those already familiar with IP routing who seek a
better understanding of the underlying concepts.
http://www.oreilly.com/
Multicast Communications: Protocols and Applications
Morgan Kaufmannhas published Multicast Communications: Protocols and
Applications by Ralph Wittman and Martina Zitterbart. The book presents
information on the entire range of multicast protocols, including PIM-SM, MFTP
and PGM, explaining their mechanisms, trade-offs and implementation approaches.
The volume also provides an in-depth examination of Quality of Service concepts,
including RSVP, ST2, IntServ and DiffServ.
http://www.mkp.com/
Linux Appliance Design
by Bob Smith, John Hardin, Graham Phillips and Bill Pierce, explains how to use
Linux to build better appliances, backend daemons, handle asynchronous events
and connect various user interfaces for configuration and control.
www.nostarch.com
Mission-Critical Network Planning
Mission-Critical Network Planning, by Matthew Liotine, reveals important
techniques and strategies that help keep enterprise data and voice networks in
service under critical circumstances. It shows how to minimize single points of
failure, select technologies and spot vulnerabilities.
www.artechhouse.com
Sun ONE Messaging Server
Sun ONE Messaging Server, Practices
and Techniques for Enterprise Customers, by
Dave Pickens, details best practices for
architecting, deploying and integrating the
Sun ONE Messaging Server 5.2 product. Topics
include installation, monitoring and
fine-tuning the system for optimal
performance.
www.phptr.com
Enterprise Integration Patterns
Enterprise Integration Patterns, by
Gregor Hohpe and Bobby Woolf, provides a
catalog of 65 real-world solutions that
demonstrate the power of messaging for the
enterprise. Examples cover different
integration technologies, including JMS,
MSMQ, SOAP and XSL.
www.awprofessional.com
Practical Data Communications
Practical Data Communications, 2nd edition, by Roger L. Freeman, is
designed for IT managers and professionals in the field of data communications.
A complete overview of data communications and its applications is provided,
including a discussion of PSTN, SONET and SDH, to assist readers with better
utilizing services available from the public network. The publication guides
readers through the technologies needed to design and maintain data
communications networks, including topics such as fiber-optic transmission, ATM
and IP, frame relay, LANs and WANs, last-mile broadband, and Gigabit Ethernet.
http://www.wiley.com/
TCP/IP-Based Linux-Driven LANs
Morgan Kaufman released Linux Networking Clearly Explained, by Bryan
Pfaffenberger, written especially for the novice user, which reviews the
creation of a TCP/IP-based, Linux-driven local area network. Readers can master
the fundamentals of system and network administration—including handling user
accounts and setting up security—and learn more sophisticated techniques
associated with connecting the network to the Internet.
http://www.mkp.com/
Network File System Illustrated
NFS Illustrated Addison-Wesley has published NFS Illustrated by Bret
Callaghan, gives a thorough understanding of the Network File System (NFS). The
NFS protocol enables access to files that is now a key element in LANs, and is
increasingly being used with WANs and the Web. Callaghan, a 13-year veteran of
Sun Microsystems’ NFS group, draws on extensive diagrams and real protocol
traces to show NFS in action.
IPv6: Theory, Protocol and Practice, 2nd
Edition
IPv6: Theory, Protocol and Practice, 2ndEdition,
by Pete Loshin, explains why IPv4 needs to be replaced, how IPv6
came along and how IPv6 actually works. Topics include impact of
IPv6 on router and server configuration, security and mobile
networks.
www.mkp.com
CCNA Portable Command Guide,
by Scott pson, is a portable resource of the CCNA 640-802
commands aimed at helping candidates prepare for the CCNA exam.
www.ciscopress.com
Introducing Ubuntu: Desktop Linus, 1E,
by Brian Proffitt, is a guide to choosing, installing, managing
and performing everyday tasks with Ubuntu, a free alternative to
Windows.
hed.nelson.com
A Field Guide to Wireless LANs for Administrators and Power Users
A Field Guide to Wireless LANs for Administrators and Power Users, by Thomas
Maufer, shows how to deploy, manage and secure wireless LANs in any environment.
The book includes a discussion of the history of 802.11 standards and an
analysis of the MAC sub-layer protocol.
www.phptr.com
Optimizing Network Performance with Content Switching,
by Matthew Syme and Philip Goldie,
teaches the concepts, background and
architectures of content switching, as well
as how it works, and where and how it should
be deployed. The book provides
vendor-independent coverage of server load
balancing, Web cache redirection,
application redirection and firewall load
balancing.
www.phptr.com
IP Storage Networking: Straight to the Core,
by Gary Orenstein, delivers guidance for
evaluating, architecting and implementing
IP-based storage technologies. Topics
covered include future trends,
disaster-recovery strategies, management
software, outsourcing, iSCSI and security.
www.awprofessional.com
Computer Networks, A Systems Approach,
by Larry Peterson and Bruce Davie, is a
third edition that treats the network as a
system composed of interrelated building
blocks, as opposed to strict layers, to give
a conceptual foundation to understand
networking technologies. It now includes
information on MPLS, switching, IPv6,
wireless and peer-to-peer networks.
www.mkp.com
Juniper and Cisco Routing–Policy and Protocols for Multivendor IP
Networks
Juniper and Cisco Routing–Policy and
Protocols for Multivendor IP Networks,
by Walter Goralski, focuses on real routing
policy situations instead of just detailing
protocol anatomy. The publication provides
real-world, multivend or configuration
examples.
www.wiley.com/compbook
MPLS-enabled networks, MPLS Network
Management
Devoted to the tools for controlling,
monitoring, debugging and optimizing
MPLS-enabled networks, MPLS Network Management:
MIBs, Tools and Techniques, by Thomas
Nadeau, examines topics ranging from syntax to
access levels to object interaction. The
publication also covers third-party management
interfaces, including tools for metering traffic
and predicting traffic growth and behavior.
www.mkp.com
Designing Storage Area Networks
Designing Storage Area Networks,
Second Edition, by Tom Clark, is a practical
reference for implementing Fibre Channel and
IP SANs. The book teaches how the
technologies work and how to organize them
into an effective, scalable enterprise
solution.
www.awprofessional.com
Global Competition in the Information Age
World’s Best Value: Global Competition in
the Information Ageby Rob Faw provides
clear and easy-to-understand system
solutions for 21st-century leadership,
competition and sustained business values,
applicable for companies ranging from
startups to the Fortune 500. The book was
published by Worldsbestvalue.com LLC.
http://www.worldsbestvalue.com/
Workflow Beyond the Enterprise
Butler Group has released Workflow Beyond the Enterprise, which addresses
issues critical to the adoption of workflow as a key competitive enabler across
the extended enterprise. The report covers the business and technology issues,
with 20 of the group’s technology auditors analyzing some of the major vendors
and their products.
http://www.butlergroup.com/
Storage Area Network Essentials
Storage Area Network Essentials: A Complete Guide to Understanding and
Implementing SANs, by Richard Barker and Paul Massiglia, is a resource for
enterprise system and/or network administrators considering storage networking.
A thorough definition of storage networking technologies and what they mean to
IT professionals is covered, as well as issues specific to the software
involved.
http://www.wiley.com/
Data Warehousing for E-commerce
Data Warehousing and Business
Intelligence for E-commerce, by Alan R.
Simon and Steven L. Shaffer, is written for
both consultants and practitioners in
companies of all sizes. The publication
explores technological innovations through
which traditional data warehousing is
applied to e-commerce applications,
including B2B, G2C, B2G and B2E models. The
authors examine the core technologies and
commercial products used today, as well as
provide insight from leading data
warehousing consultants. Emphasis is placed
on opportunities for existing
brick-and-mortar businesses that are going
online, or participating in B2B supply
chains or e-marketplaces.
www.mkp.com/
Cisco Router Troubleshooting Handbook
Hungry Minds, formerly IDG Books Worldwide, released a collection of hands-on
guides for Cisco administrators. Cisco Router Troubleshooting Handbook by Peter
Rybaczyk focuses on key tools and techniques, while Cisco Network Design
Handbook by Michael Salvagno provides network engineers, administrators and IT
professionals a desktop reference with Cisco-specific network design
information. Cisco IP Routing Handbook by Paul Cernick, Mark Degner and Keith
Kruepke gives immediate help for specific IP performance problems. Cisco Voice
over IP Handbook by Mark Luczywek helps master voice over IP.
http://www.hungryminds.com/
Managing Reference Data in Enterprise Databases
Morgan Kaufman released Managing Reference Data in Enterprise Databases
by Malcolm Chisholm. Chisholm’s book
provides a thorough definition of reference data and a detailed examination of
all related issues, including uses, common difficulties and practical solutions.
http://www.mkp.com/
Cisco Express Forwarding,
by Nakia Stringfield, Russ White and Stacia McKee, clarifies the internal
workings of Cisco routers and switches, making it easier for users to optimize
performance and troubleshoot issues that arise in Cisco network environments.
www.ciscopress.com
Multimedia Over IP and Wireless Networks,
by Mihaela van der Schaar and Philip A.
Chou, is a reference for those working in
multimedia networking, communications,
compression and systems. It offers an
overview of the fundamental principles and
challenges of multimedia communication and
networking.
www.books.elsevier.com
CCNP Video Mentor,
by Kevin Wallace, offers visual
instruction on DVD with intermediate-level
Cisco router and switch configuration
topics.
www.ciscopress.com
Next Generation SONET/SDH: Voice and Data
Next Generation SONET/SDH: Voice and Data, by Stamatios Kartalopoulos, is
designed for communication specialists who need to understand the implications
and implementation requirements of the next-generation optical network. The text
explains and references the new standards, and provides detailed explanations of
multiple optical systems.
www.wiley.com
Optical Networks: A Practical Perspective
Optical Networks: A Practical Perspective, Second Edition, by Rajiv
Ramaswami of Nortel Networks and Kumar N. Sivarajan of Tejas Networks, focuses
on the practical aspects of designing and building optical networks. The new
edition, published by Morgan Kaufmann, includes updated treatment of
propagation, expanded discussions of lasers and optical switching technology,
and further developments in transmission design. Additionally, the book explains
wavelength routing from a practical perspective and discusses network control
and management issues, including network survivability.
http://www.mkp.com/
Understanding Optical Fiber Communications
Artech House published Understanding Optical Fiber Communications by Alan
Rogers, which provides an up-to-date, comprehensive overview of the principles
and operation of present-day optical-fiber communications—without the use of
advanced mathematics. The book explains information measurement, signals,
digital coding, modulation, optical transmission along fibers, optical
detectors, demodulation, system design, networking and nonlinear optics. Recent
developments in the field are also covered.
http://www.artechhouse.com/
Virtual Honeypots: From Botnet Tracking to Intrusion Detection,
by els Provos and Thorsten Holz, introduces virtual intrusion detection
and how to implement, configure, use and maintain virtual honeypots.
www.awprofessional.com
Daniel Barrett, Richard Silverman and Robert Byrnes, presents a
series of easy-to-follow recipes–short, focused pieces of
code–that administrators can use to improve security and perform
common tasks securely. Solutions include sending encrypted
e-mail within Emacs, restricting access to network services at
particular times of day, firewalling a Web server, preventing IP
spoofing and setting up key-based SSH authentication.
www.oreilly.com
Endpoint Security,
by Mark Kadrich, offers specific, customized strategies to
protect endpoint devices such as Windows PCs, notebooks,
Unix/Linux workstations, Macs, PDAs, smart phones, cell phones
and embedded devices through technical innovations ranging from
network admission control to “trusted computing.”
www.awprofessional.com
Implementing Backup and Recovery, The Readiness Guide
for the Enterprise,
by David Little and David Chapa, provides a general introduction, a tutorial on
the components of backup and a guide to the limitations and capabilities of
existing network infrastructure. Veritas NetBackup is used as an example to
illustrate installation and maintenance of a backup and recovery solution.
www.wiley.com/compbooks
Shared Data Clusters,
by Dilip Ranade, delivers an examination of how cluster software
works, as well as a discussion of essential clustering services,
such as locking and messaging. Real-world applications are studied,
including the difficulties in deploying them and best practices.
www.wiley.com/compbooks
Voice-Enabling the Data Network: H.323, MGCP, SIP, QoS, SLAs and
Security
by James Durkin, describes the key steps in designing an operational
VoIP network, helping administrators understand components and
design practices for new or migrated networks.
www.ciscopress.com
Disaster Recovery Planning, Preparing for the Unthinkable,
by Jon William Toigo, includes strategies and technologies for
recovering key digital assets in every environment–centralized
and decentralized. The third edition also includes forewords by
The Port Authority of N.Y. and N.J., and from Morgan Stanley.
www.phptr.com
Data Networks: Routing, Security, and Performance
Optimization,
by Tony Kenyon, provides coverage of routing, tuning and troubleshooting to help
IT managers overcome problems in network design and management. The writer
provides specific solutions for day-to-day problems.
www.digitalpressbooks.com
Halting the Hacker, a practical guide to computer
security,
2nd edition, by Donald Pipkin, combines
insight into the mind of the hacker, with
practical, step-by-step countermeasures for
protecting any HP-UX, Linux or Unix system.
www.phptr.com
Network Security: Private Communication in a Public
World,
Second Edition, by Charlie Kaufman, Radia
Perlman and Mike Speciner, is a
comprehensive, yet comprehensible guide to
network security. The publication includes
explanations of key facets of information
security, including advanced cryptography
and authentication, secure Web and e-mail
services, and emerging security standards.
www.phptr.com
Tales of Digital Crime from the Shadows of Cyberspace
Que Publishing has released Tangled
Web: Tales of Digital Crime from the Shadows
of Cyberspace by Richard Power. In the
book, Power—editorial director for the
Computer Security Institute (CSI)—gives
previously undisclosed details on major
cybercrime cases, drawn from interviews with
investigators, prosecutors and Internet
security experts, and court documents.
The digital defenses of Fortune 500
companies, U.S. government agencies and
international law enforcement are also
reviewed.
http://www.quepublishing.com/
E-Commerce Security—Enterprise Best Practices
Information Systems Audit and Control
Foundation (ISACF) and Touche LLP have
published E-Commerce Security—Enterprise
Best Practices, a perspective on
security, control and audit issues involved
in e-commerce. The book establishes a
framework for business managers to
understand the principles of e-commerce
security and how to best control and
implement it within their organizations.
Offers insights and best practices for
protecting data, maintaining
confidentiality, confirming identities,
controlling system changes, detecting
unauthorized intrusions and handling denial
of service attacks.
http://www.isaca.org/
NSIF Requirements for a Centralized Security Server
The Network and Services Integration
Forum (NSIF), an industry-led forum under
the aegis of the Alliance for
Telecommunications Industry Solutions
(ATIS), released two new industry
specifications.
NSIF Requirements for a Centralized Security
Server (NSIF-037-2000) identifies the
need for a security server and specifies
requirements from users of management for
the security server function. Common
Applications Requirements for SONET NE
Security System (NSIF-38-2000) provides
requirements for a centralized security
server to take security functionality —
distributed among individual network
elements (NEs) — and centralize this
functionality into a server that can provide
security for many NEs.
http://www.atis.org/
Web Security, Privacy & Commerce
Web Security, Privacy & Commerce, 2nd
Edition, authored by Simson Garfinkel with
Gene Spafford, helps users, administrators and
organizations understand how to minimize and
neutralize the destructive power of security
threats and risks inherent in using the Web.
Topics in the new edition include cryptography,
SSL, PKI, passwords, digital signatures,
biometrics, cookies, log files, spam, identity
theft, hostile plug-ins, CGI, PHP, SSL
certificates, privacy policies, digital
payments, intellectual property and legal
issues.
http://www.oreilly.com/
The Internet Security Handbook
From Academic Press comes The Internet
Security Handbook: From Planning to
Development by Juanita Ellis and Timothy
Speed, which provides an analysis of an
enterprise’s complete Internet security. The
book shows readers specific steps in
implementing security, from the individual
process to the complete corporate
enterprise.
www.academicpress.com/ecommerce
Security Convergence:
Managing Enterprise Security Risk, by
Dave Tyson, explores the movement in
business to combine the roles of physical
security and security management with
network computer security measures within an
organization. Real-world illustrations of
implementation and cost-saving benefits are
provided.
www.bh.com
Essentials of Modern
Telecommunications Systems
Essentials of Modern
Telecommunications Systems, by Nihal
Kularatna and Dileeka Dias, covers
next-generation wireless, VoIP, optical
transmission and digital subscriber loop, as
well as other important broadband
technologies. The emphasis is on practical
techniques for modeling, testing and system
management.
www.artechhouse.com
Introduction to U.S. Telecommunications Law
Artech House Publishers has released
An Introduction to U.S. Telecommunications
Law, Second Edition, by Charles Kennedy,
a revised and updated look at the
Telecommunications Act of 1996. The book is
a concise, jargon-free reference that
discusses the law’s sweeping reforms and the
short-term increase in telecommunications
regulation complexity resulting from its
passage.
http://www.artechhouse.com/
Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM)
BICSI released the 9th edition of the
Telecommunications Distribution Methods
Manual (TDMM), a resource for low
voltage distribution design. TDMM provides a
complete telecommunications overview from
design through construction, installation
and maintenance. The 1,650-page manual
contains more than 420 diagrams and
drawings; more than 250 charts and tables
with details on specifications,
requirements, descriptions and procedures;
and an extensive glossary of definitions,
abbreviations and acronyms, and symbols.
TDMM is available in hard copy or CD-ROM.
http://www.bicsi.org/
IT Risk: Turning Business Threats Into Competitive
Advantage,
by George Westerman and Richard
Hunter, defines four types of IT risks: availability, access,
accuracy and agility. The authors also introduce three
disciplines that enterprises must master to manage IT risk
effectively.
www.hbspress.org
Network Troubleshooting
Agilent Technologies recently released
Network Troubleshooting by Othmar Kyas.
Written for network managers, field
troubleshooters and IT engineers, the book
focuses on the challenges of installing,
optimizing and maintaining large, complex
data and telecom networks. Highlights
include network availability, fault
management and service-level agreements;
network design guidelines; troubleshooting
LANs, WANs and TCP/IP; and troubleshooting
checklists, including typical symptoms,
possible causes and remedies.
onenetworks.comms.agilent.com
Blackberry for Dummies
by Robert Kao and Dante Sarigumba, covers the latest features and
models, while detailing core applications, multimedia, GPS,
broadband and more.
www.wiley.com
Technology Trends in Wireless Communications
Designed to provide hands-on technology
details,
Technology Trends in Wireless
Communications, by Ramjee Prasad and
Marina Ruggieri, includes in-depth
discussions on AAA, multiple access
protocols, IPv6 and adaptive technologies.
Resource management strategies are explained
to help effectively utilize limited radio
resources.
www.artechhouse.com
IP/ATM Mobile Satellite Networks
IP/ATM Mobile Satellite Networks, by
John R. Farserotu and Ramjee Prasad,
examines current and future land mobile
satellite communications systems, and the
techniques necessary to support reliable and
efficient communication. The book provides
the knowledge for executing end-to-end
performance analysis over satellite links
and networks, evaluating throughput, and
understanding IP/ATM over SATCOM issues and
limitations.
http://www.artechhouse.com/
Handbook of Commonly Used RF Data
The RF Datamate handbook,
published by IFR Systems, is a guide to
commonly used radio frequency (RF) data.
Among the topics covered are modulation;
methods of measuring phase noise;
intermodulation; receiver measurements;
SINAD audio signal quality measurement; RF
mixers; splitters and combiners;
transmission lines; power measurement
uncertainties; substrate information; and RF
level conversion. The handbook also includes
an overview of the U.S. spectrum allocation.
http://www.ifrsys.com/
Handbook of Microwave & RF Reference Data
Microwave Datamateis a
comprehensive compilation of reference data
most commonly used by microwave and RF
engineers, published by
IFR Systems, with 55 pages of data,
including a chart of microwave applications
by frequency, power measurement tables,
scattering parameter relationships, a graph
of Bessel functions and selected
mathematical formulae.
http://www.ifrsys.com/
Books on Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Prentice Hall PTR released two books on
Bluetooth wireless technology. In
Bluetooth: Connect Without Cables,
Jennifer Bray and Charles Sturman review the
technology’s origins and key components of
the system, explain how Bluetooth
connections work and present in-depth
coverage and development issues. In
Bluetooth Revealed: An Insider’s Guide to
the Open Specification for Global Wireless
Communications, Brent Miller and Charles
Bisdikian introduce the technology’s
standards and protocols in-depth, giving
professionals practical insight for rapid
and cost-effective implementation of
compatible Bluetooth devices.
http://www.phptr.com/
Satellite Communications Fundamentals
Artech House released Satellite Communications
Fundamentals by Jules E. Kadish and Thomas W.R. East, a
comprehensive book designed to enable professionals to quickly
grasp fundamentals of satellite communications and related
disciplines. Its authors review the underpinnings, key
personalities and emerging issues in the field.
http://www.artechhouse.com/
Wireless Web Wonders / Satellites in Cyberspace
Information Gatekeepers Inc. (IGI) has released two studies by Datacomm
Research Company, Wireless Web Wonders and Satellites in Cyberspace.
The first study discusses upcoming opportunities for smart phones and PDAs; the
second examines trends in Internet-based satellite ventures.
http://www.igigroup.com/