Unit overview
This unit explores the history of the telegraph and telephone, looking at the systems that were developed in the early days of telecommunications. It provides an explanation of the early techniques on which the more modern systems were built.
Further Information
| Level | Technical |
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What you will learn
By the end of this unit you will be able to:
•Relate the early telegraph system to the subsequent development of telephony
•Discuss the requirements of the telegraph system in terms of local and international connectivity
•Describe the basic concept of the telephone, including the main component requirements
•Highlight the major issue with direct point-to-point connectivity for telephony
•Relate the early telegraph system to the subsequent development of telephony
•Discuss the requirements of the telegraph system in terms of local and international connectivity
•Describe the basic concept of the telephone, including the main component requirements
•Highlight the major issue with direct point-to-point connectivity for telephony
Who should learn
This unit is for those new to telecoms or for those requiring a better understanding of telecommunication technologies and networks.
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