- Description
- Feature
- Contents
Data & Telecommunications Dictionary acts as a technically comprehensive, standards-setting reference-compiling approximately 10,000 terms and concepts in a visually appealing, easy-to-read format. Generously illustrated with charts and diagrams the book documents significant information in a substantial and relevant manner-including timelines and charts to enhance its readability and appeal.
Data & Telecommunications Dictionary improves on current references through its:
encyclopedia format with clearer, easier-to-read layout and illustrations
greater technical and historical accuracy
coverage of new satellite technologies
coverage of network protocols and emerging fiber optic media.
inclusion of telecommunications standards bodies and associations
origins of historic technologies leading to the computer revolution
capsule biographies of significant contributors to telecommunications
over 300 charts, photographs, and illustrations
The appendices cover:
timelines for several telecommunications-related technology fields
expanded definitions for asynchronous transfer mode (ATM)
World Wide Web domain extensions and major search engines
categorized list of significant Request for Comments protocol documents
quick reference of over 1300 common acronyms, abbreviations, and their expanded meanings.
Preface
Alphabetical Listings
Numerals
Appendices
A. Timeline of Telecommunications History
B. Asynchronous Transfer Mode Information
C. List of World Wide Web Search Engines
D. List of Internet Domain Name Extensions
E. List of Request for Comments Documents
F. Bibliography
G. Acronyms & Abbreviations
