Book Summary:
This is a comprehensive reference for engineers and researchers to gain firsthand theoretical and practical knowledge of error-control encoding and decoding. Coded transmissions are essential for reliable digital communications, and the block and convolutional codes discussed in this book are the most commonly used codes. The book covers each class of code in detail, provides numerous practical examples, lists extensive references, and includes sample codes for software simulation of digital communication systems. It offers a unique opportunity for engineers to gain a full understanding of the field using just one book. |