This article covers some of the fundamentals of communication systems. More
people can communicate in an increasing number of ways because of the continual
growth in the worldwide communication system. The move to all-digital networks and
the increasing use of fiber optics and remote communication mediums are the
enabling mechanisms for this trend.
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