EE357: Communication Systems

To provide understanding of the fundamentals of communication systems that include topics such as analog modulation, pulse code modulation, multiplexing, base band & pass band modulation, multi-carrier systems and signal distortion in communication channels.

NO. OF CREDITS: 3
COMPULSORY/OPTIONAL: COMPULSORY
PREREQUISITES: EE201, EE257

MAIN TOPICS AND INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

TOPICS

Review of Signals and Systems

Signal Transmission

Linear Modulation

Exponential Modulation

Pulse Code Modulation

Baseband Modulation

Introduction to Digital Carrier Wave Modulation

Introduction to Multi-Carrier Modulation and MIMO Systems

Student will be able to,

ILO1: Evaluate and compare different analog, base band, band pass, single and multiple carrier modulation methods and to design AM/FM communication systems.

ILO2: Describe principles of sampling, quantization and digitization and to design PCM systems.

ILO3: Quantify and compare bandwidth occupancy, data rate and signal power of modulated signals.

ILO4: Describe signal distortion, conditions for distortion less transmission and causes and effects of ISI, and to develop solutions for ISI.

ILO5: Describe FDM and TDM systems and the corresponding standards.

NO	RECOMMENDED TEXT
1	Bernard Sklar, Digital Communications-Fundamentals and Applications, Prentice-Hall
2	Leon W Couch, Digital and Analogue Communication Systems, Prentice-Hall
3	Simon Haykin, Communication Systems, 4th Edition, Wiley
4	Andreas Molisch, Wireless Communications, 2nd Edition, Wiley

TIME ALLOCATION	HOURS
Lectures	38
Tutorials	1
Assignments	3
Laboratories	3

ASSESMENT	PERCENTAGE
Assignment	15
Laboratory Work	15
MID Semester Evaluation	20
END Semester Exam	50