A Practical Approach to Signals and Systems

Gaining a strong sense of signals and systems fundamentals iskey for general proficiency in any electronic engineeringdiscipline, and critical for specialists in signal processing,communication, and control. At the same time, there is a pressingneed to gain mastery of these concepts quickly, and in a mannerthat will be immediately applicable in the real word.

Simultaneous study of both continuous and discrete signals andsystems presents a much easy path to understanding signals andsystems analysis. In A Practical Approach to Signals andSystems, Sundararajan details the discrete version firstfollowed by the corresponding continuous version for each topic, asdiscrete signals and systems are more often used in practice andtheir concepts are relatively easier to understand. In addition toexamples of typical applications of analysis methods, the authorgives comprehensive coverage of transform methods, emphasizingpractical methods of analysis and physical interpretations ofconcepts.

• Gives equal emphasis to theory and practice
• Presents methods that can be immediatelyapplied
• Complete treatment of transform methods
• Expanded coverage of Fourier analysis
• Self-contained: starts from the basics anddiscusses applications
• Visual aids and examples makes the subject easierto understand
• End-of-chapter exercises, with a extensivesolutions manual for instructors
• MATLAB software for readers to download andpractice on their own
• Presentation slides with book figures and slideswith lecture notes

A Practical Approach to Signals and Systems is anexcellent resource for the electrical engineering student orprofessional to quickly gain an understanding of signal analysisconcepts - concepts which all electrical engineers willeventually encounter no matter what their specialization. Foraspiring engineers in signal processing, communication, andcontrol, the topics presented will form a sound foundation to theirfuture study, while allowing them to quickly move on to moreadvanced topics in the area.

Scientists in chemical, mechanical, and biomedical areas willalso benefit from this book, as increasing overlap with electricalengineering solutions and applications will require a workingunderstanding of signals. Compact and self contained, APractical Approach to Signals and Systems be used for coursesor self-study, or as a reference book.