This standard handbook for engineers covers the fundamentals, theory and applications of radio, electronics, computers, and communications equipment. It provides information on essential, need-to-know topics without heavy emphasis on complicated mathematics. It is a "must-have" for every engineer who requires electrical, electronics, and communications data. Featured in this updated version is coverage on intellectual property and patents, probability and design, antennas, power electronics, rectifiers, power supplies, and properties of materials. Useful information on units, constants and conversion factors, active filter design, antennas, integrated circuits, surface acoustic wave design, and digital signal processing is also included. This work also offers new knowledge in the fields of satellite technology, space communication, microwave science, telecommunication, global positioning systems, frequency data, and radar.

Written by professionals for professionals, this book was originally published as a limited private edition used by engineers, mathematicians, and physicians at ITT. Its title was Reference Data for Radio Engineers. 50 years later, it is still the familiar and dependable reference for engineers worldwide.In this completely updated Eighth Edition, the title has changed to reflect the range of new disciplines. The scope of coverage has been greatly expanded to include data on radio technology, as well as digital electronics, computers, and communications. The result is the combined effort of more than seventy engineers, scientists, educators, and other recognized specialists.You hold in your hands the most respected, reliable, and indispensable reference tool for all technical professionals. No matter what field you work in, this is a book you re sure to refer to again and again