About this book - In the second edition of "Broadband Engineering," author Simon Hughes, General Manager – West Coast Operations and Senior Advisor, Enterprise, presents over 250 pages of engineering functions useful to those working in the CATV and/or broadband communications industries.   

The functions are presented with full formulae and detailed examples.  This publication is not intended to be an exhaustive work, but a reference for the working professional who needs an overall comprehension and tools applicable to the subject.

New to the second edition is a wealth of additional information on the latest technologies and engineering methods for the broadband professional. Greater emphasis has been placed on giving background information and examples to help explain both the history and usage of technologies. Also included are simple yet comprehensive coaxial and fibre design programs.

 Also accompanying the book is companion software for Microsoft Excel for use both on the desktop PC and the Pocket PC--giving technicians and engineers a powerful suite of tools for quick, on-the-spot calculations.