Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 300007

Coordinator Peter Lendrum Opens in new window

Description This subject will provide a basic introduction to communication systems and techniques. Specific topics covered include energy and power spectral density, amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, pulse modulation, an overview of digital modulation techniques, noise in communication systems and an overview of current telecommunication systems; spread spectrum systems, optical communication systems, radio broadcasting and mobile communication systems.

School Eng, Design & Built Env

Discipline Communications Technologies

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject

Pre-requisite(s) ELEC 2011

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Analyse analogue modulation techniques such as amplitude and frequency modulation
2. Analyse pulse modulation techniques, quantisation methods, delta modulation, and pulse code modulation
3. Evaluate analogue communication systems performance in the presence of noise
4. Describe basic digital modulation techniques
5. Apply modulation and Fourier transform techniques to explain spread spectrum systems and other mobile communication systems

Subject Content

Review of Fourier Series and Fourier Transforms
Continuous-wave modulation (AM, DSBSC, SSB, FM)
Pulse Modulation (PAM, PPM, PWM)
Delta Modulation
Digital Data Transmission
Introduction to Digital Modulation techniques
Introduction to spread spectrum communication systems
Mobile Communication System basics