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, glectures, 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 fi lters, 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.

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A note from the author - 2005-10-21
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I am of course biased: I wrote this textbook exactly as I needed it for my courses. But why write a new textbook on signals and systems? There are at least 20 out there covering more or less the same material... In a nutshell: Value to the student and engineer. I had two objectives in preparing this book: (1) clarity to enhance learning (by presenting one concept at a time, providing detailed solutions, using lots of figures and learnware applets, etc.) and (2) low cost to the student. I think (2) has been achieved, and I'll let the readers judge (1)!

Excellent book for engineering students - 2005-12-12
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Signals and systems is one of the core subjects of almost all engineering schools whether the concentration is in electrical engineering, computer engineering, communications, circuit design, or signal processing. In this college level book the author covers all the classical mathematical concepts, how they work, and how to use them to get the results you want or understand the results you get. It is well organized and if followed through from beginning to end each section builds on the previous knowledge and can be grasped easily. Students who use this book should have had a course in calculus and trigonometry as a prerequisite.

The book jumps right into the subject by starting with elementary continuous-time and discrete-time signals and systems. From there it moves through linear time-invariant systems, differential and difference LTI systems, Fourier series representations and transformations, Laplace transformations, time and frequency analysis, applications to electric circuit analysis, state models, feedback control systems, the z-Transform, sampling systems, communications systems, and system discretization. In addition to the normal chapter layout the book is organized into 70 discrete lectures. Designed as an undergraduate academic text for engineering majors it includes exercises at the end of each chapter and a CD with answers to the questions. As a college textbook or an excellent additional text for engineering students Fundamentals of Signals & Systems is highly recommended.

A very good book for undergrad and grad students - 2005-11-17
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I am a master student in Aerospace enginnering, and I found the book of Professor Boulet a great reference for all signals and sytems topics I am using in my research. His book is written in a clear and straightforward way that makes it easy to find any explanation related to the basics of signals and systems (all transforms, sampling, state models) and even in some more advanced topics. I really recommend it for any student who likes to have all the signals and system concepts in one book. It's not a grad book, but in my opinion, it's a book to keep on the shelf when studying in grad books that usually skip the basics that we tend to forget.

Hope this helps,

Georges Aoude

Finally a book geared for students! - 2005-11-14
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I recently purchased the "Fundamentals of Signals and Systems" hardcover book written by Benoit Boulet. This book is one of the more complete textbooks i've read not only for Signals & Systems, but for any subject! It is easy to follow with an abundance of tables, diagrams and examples. The CD that accompanies the book is also very helpful for problem solutions and practice exams.

What i liked most about the book is the price. Very affordable which is more than you can say for other textbooks of its kind.

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