This book is a self-contained introduction to the theory of signals and systems, which lies at the basis of many areas of electrical and computer engineering. In the seventy short lectures formatted to facilitate self-learning and to provide easy reference, the book covers such topics as linear time-invariant (LTI) systems, the Fourier transform, the Laplace Transform and its application to LTI differential systems, state-space systems, the z-transform, signal analysis using MATLAB, and the application of transform techniques to communication systems. A wide array of technologies, including feedback control, analog and discrete-time filters, modulation, and sampling systems are discussed in connection with their basis in signals and systems theory. The accompanying CD-ROM includes applets, source code, sample examinations, and exercises with selected solutions. FEATURES: * Provides 70 short lectures to facilitate self-learning * Covers topics including LTI systems, Fourier and Laplace transforms, signal analysis using MATLAB, the z-transform, sampling systems, feedback control systems, IIR and FIR filters, and modulation for communication systems * Includes a CD-ROM with applets, exercises, code, figures, and selected solutions * Details the theory behind computer and electrical engineering; perfect for professionals or students of signals and systems

On the CD * LEARNWARE APPLETS (Discrete-time Convolution, Fourier Series, Bode plot) * MATLAB SCRIPTS: MATLAB script files contain sequences of MATLAB commands that perform a desired computation for an example * CHAPTER FOLDERS: Solutions to selected problems, MATLAB scripts, and all of the figures from the book, organized by chapter * SAMPLE EXAMS: Sample midterm and fi nal examinations

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