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Unit name |
Communications |
Unit code |
EENG22000 |
Credit points |
10 |
Level of study |
I/5
|
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24)
|
Unit director |
Dr. Armour |
Open unit status |
Not open |
Pre-requisites |
EENG11002; EENG17300
|
Co-requisites |
EENG21000
|
School/department |
School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering |
Faculty |
Faculty of Engineering |
Description including Unit Aims
This unit covers the basics of digital and analogue information transfer over wired and wireless links. Topics include baseband and bandpass (M-FSK, M-PSK, M-QAM) modulation formats and associated pulse shaping, symbol timing and carrier recovery techniques, together with bandpass analogue modulation techniques.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- Understand the fundamental limitations on the performance of communication systems
- Evaluate the performance of communications systems both qualitatively and quantitatively
- Calculate the theoretical capacity of a channel as a function of bandwidth and SNR
- Appreciate the engineering trade-offs in using different modulation techniques and be able to select appropriate techniques for different applications
- Appreciate the practical challenges associated with different modulation methods
- Apply the above to design, implement and evaluate a communications modem and appreciate the difference between theoretical capacity and practical system capabilities.
Assessment Information
Name: Modem
Type: Laboratory
% of final mark: 20
Description: The design and implementation of a digital communication modem
Name: Terminal Exam
Type: Exam
% of final mark: 80
Description: 2 hour written paper
Reading and References
- Bateman, A., Digital Communications Design for the Real World, Prentice Hall, 1998 , ISBN 0201343010
- Haykin, S., Communication Systems, 4th ed, John Wiley & Sons, ISBN 0471178691
- Young, P., Electronic Communication Techniques, 5th ed, Prentice Hall, ISBN 0130482854
- Sklar, B., Digital Communications: Fundamentals and Applications, 2nd ed, Prentice Hall, 2001, ISBN 0130847887