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Analog Communication Systems

(3 credits)

Description: This course introduces the fundamental theoretical concepts underlying analog communication systems and develops a functional understanding of some common communication systems.

Prerequisites: ECE 1552: Signals and Systems Analysis

Texts: Leon W. Couch II, Digital and Analog Communication Systems, Prentice Hall, 1997.

Course Objectives: Develop accurate, useful models for communication systems and signals.

Acquire a practical understanding of real-world communication systems. Introduce probabilistic models of noise and its effect on system performance.

Topics Covered:

  • Wave propagation and wireless transmission.
  • Fourier analysis and linear systems, orthogonal series representations, autocorrelation and power spectral density.
  • Complex envelope representation, bandpass communication systems and components.
  • Amplifiers, distortionless transmission, harmonic and intermodulation distortion.
  • Limiters, filters, mixers, frequency translation, the superheterodyne receiver.
  • Analog modulation: AM and FM, DSB-SC and SSB.
  • Modulation and demodulation circuits, phase-lock loops.
  • Case studies in communication systems: Radio, Telephone, Television, Satellite, Radar

Class/Laboratory Schedule: Class meets twice per week, 75 minutes per session.

Professional Component Contributions: Students learn about the function and design of a wide variety of common communication systems. Students must complete a one-semester laboratory project, involving the circuit-level design and testing of a simple communications system.

Prepared by: Steven P. Jacobs

Date Prepared: March 9, 2005

 

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