
- UCAS course code
- H600
- UCAS institution code
- M20
BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering / Course details
Year of entry: 2021
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Course unit details:
Analogue and Digital Communications
Unit code | EEEN20035 |
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Credit rating | 10 |
Unit level | Level 2 |
Teaching period(s) | Semester 2 |
Offered by | Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering |
Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
(1) Background and fundamental techniques
Sampling theorem, pulse shaping theorem and bandwidth definition, the eye diagram, signal classification, additive noise, PDF, autocorrelation, Fourier analysis, PSD, ESD and Wiener-Kitchen relationship, etc.
(2) Baseband signalling and detection
Binary pulse code modulation, m-ary code modulation, properties and spectral occupancies, matched filter detection and analysis, bipolar versus Unipolar system performance, Eb/No and SNR, etc.
(3) Analog modulation techniques
Amplitude modulation, frequency, phase modulation and demodulation techniques. Examples of phase and frequency differences.
(4) Digital modulation techniques
Binary and M-ary generic digital modulation techniques such as amplitude (ASK), phase (PSK) and frequency (FSK) modulation and demodulation and combinations of (APSK). BER graph reading and relations to SER.
Pre/co-requisites
Unit title | Unit code | Requirement type | Description |
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Signals and Systems | EEEN20027 | Pre-Requisite | Compulsory |
Aims
The course unit unit aims to:
Introduce the student to the research methodologies and techniques used in Electrical Energy Conversion Systems. The topic and the project Specification are arranged jointly between the student and his/her project supervisor.
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding basic concepts in analogue and digital communication systems
- Understand the basic requirements of communication systems and the basic terminologies
- Understand the practical implementation and limitations of modulation techniques
Intellectual skills
- Ability to utilise fundamental principles for signal analysis
- Design basic communication systems
Practical skills
- Ability to design and test analogue and digital modems.
Transferable skills and personal qualities
- Ability to assess communication systems
- Develop basic hardware signal processing skills
Assessment methods
Method | Weight |
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Written exam | 90% |
Report | 10% |
Study hours
Scheduled activity hours | |
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Lectures | 20 |
Practical classes & workshops | 3 |
Tutorials | 2 |
Independent study hours | |
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Independent study | 75 |
Teaching staff
Staff member | Role |
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Emad Alsusa | Unit coordinator |