This report describes the major components of telecommunications systems. It is a brief discussion of elementary topics associated with technical theory and applications. Referring to the table of contents will assist the reader in determining the exact topics covered within this report.
Telecommunications systems can transmit text, graphic images, voice, or video information.
Computers to process information. Communications channels, the links by which data is transmitted between sending and receiving devices in a network. Communications channels use various communications media, such as telephone lines fiber optic cables, coaxial cables, and wireless transmission. Communications processors, such as modems, multiplexers, controllers, and front end processors, which provide support functions for data transmission and reception. Communications software that controls input and output activities and manages other functions of the communications network.