Theoretical fundamentals of pulse transmission — II

A compendium is presented of theoretical fundamentals relating to pulse transmission, for engineering applications. Emphasis is given to the consideration of various imperfections in transmission systems and resultant transmission impairments or limitations on transmission capacity. In Part I of this paper, Sections 1 to 11, fundamental properties of transmission-frequency characteristics are discussed, together with general relations between frequency and pulse transmission characteristics and special transmission characteristics of importance in pulse systems. This is followed by a presentation of engineering methods of evaluating pulse distortion from various types of gain and phase deviations. In Part II, Sections 12–16, transmission limitations imposed by characteristic distortion will be discussed.