A hands-on resource designed to teach the mathematics of signals and systems with MATLAB™ In this newly revised second edition of Practical Signals Theory with MATLAB™ Applications, Richard Tervo delivers an articulate presentation of the mathematics underlying real world engineering applications and everyday electronic devices. The new edition provides extended coverage of communication systems--including digital and spread spectrum communications--as well as a new introductory chapter on using MATLAB™ as a tool to visualize the mathematics of signals and systems. The text contains numerous hands-on examples and expanded end-of-chapter exercises. It is a one-stop reference for signals and systems, explaining aspects of commonplace signal types, orthogonality and signal decomposition, transformations, and the graphical presentation of calculations and results. Readers will also find: A solid introduction to the mathematics of continuous and discrete signals represented in time and frequency domains Thorough coverage of the classic Fourier, Laplace and z-transforms, and their many applications New end-of-chapter worked exercises, a variety of in-line study questions with answers and easily reproducible MATLAB™ code demonstrations Bonus material on related applications in different fields of study and a companion website designed to support additional learning Perfect for undergraduate and graduate students of signals and systems, signals theory, and related areas of electrical engineering, Practical Signals Theory with MATLAB™ Applications will also benefit researchers and professors in the field of system design and signal processing.