Discrete-Time Signal Processing (2nd
Edition) (Prentice-Hall Signal
Processing Series) by John R. Buck
Discrete-Time Signal Processing
This is the standard text for introductory advanced undergraduate and
first-year graduate level courses in signal processing. The text gives a
coherent and exhaustive treatment of discrete-time linear systems,
sampling, filtering and filter design, reconstruction, the discrete-time
Fourier and z-transforms, Fourier analysis of signals, the fast Fourier
transform, and spectral estimation. The author develops the basic theory
independently for each of the transform domains and provides illustrative
examples throughout to aid the reader. Discussions of applications in the
areas of speech processing, consumer electronics, acoustics, radar,
geophysical signal processing, and remote sensing help to place the
theory in context. The text assumes a background in advanced calculus,
including an introduction to complex variables and a basic familiarity with
signals and linear systems theory. If you have this background, the book

forms an up-to-date and self-contained introduction to discrete-time signal
processing that is appropriate for students and researchers. Discrete-Time
Signal Processing also includes an extensive bibliography.
Personal Review: Discrete-Time Signal Processing (2nd Edition)
(Prentice-Hall Signal Processing Series) by John R. Buck
I've used D.T.S.P. for a course and found it very satisfying. I've also read
the Schaum's Outline by Monson Hayes and "Understanding Digital Signal
Processing" by Richard Lyons, but I wouldn't recommend them to anyone
really interested in the subject.
This book can appear more intimidating at a first glance, but chances are
that is just the fear of a mind not accustomed to precise, throughout
exposition. Actually, such preciseness is the only way to really understand
a subject and it is much harder to learn something without it (although, it's
easier to delude oneself into thinking that one is learning).
While studying on the Hayes' book I often found myself trying to
reconstruct the steps taken to build and use a mathematical representation
of a problem, and realizing that there were some informations I was
missing; that the exposition made sense only as long as I didn't put it under
a magnifying glass to see the holes. As my interest for DSP and my
hunger for thoroughness grew I had to turn more and more to the
Oppenheim-Schafer in order to find the missing steps, until I decided that it
would have been easier to use it as my primary book.
As for the requirements, there isn't really much: some basic calculus and,
for some chapters, a knowledge of analog systems - something that you
have probably already studied if you are doing this for university, and
something that you should study if you are a diy enthusiast.
If this isn't your biggest interest and you only need to pass an exam, the
Schaum's outline should be enough. If you want to build a solid foundation
in DSP design, acquire new mathematical models and the skill to use them
(in my opinion this is a central part in increasing one's intelligence) use this
book.
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