Written By An Expert In The Field, This Book Examines The Mpeg - 2 System Specification As Developed In The Early 1990S, As Well As Its Evolution Into The Fourth Edition Of The Mpeg - 2 Systems Standard, Published In 2013. While Mpeg - 2 Systems Will Continue To Evolve Further, This Book Describes The Mpeg - 2 System Functionality As Of October 2013. Furthermore, Relevant Background Information Is Provided. The Discussion Of Mpeg - 2 System Functionality Requires Knowledge Of Various Fundamental Issues, Such As Timing, And Supported Content Formats. Therefore Also Some Basic Information On Video And Audio Coding Is Provided, Including Their Evolution. Also Other Content Formats Supported In Mpeg - 2 Systems Are Described, As Far As Needed To Understand Mpeg - 2 Systems