Course Content
Review of signals and systems, Fourier transform, and random processes Lowpass representation of bandpass signals and systems: downconversion and upconversion, lowpass representation of bandpass systems Analog modulation techniques: Amplitude modulation, DSB, SSB, VSB modulations, Angle modulation: FM and PM Sampling, quantization and pulse modulation: Sampling and pulse amplitude modulation, PCM and DPCM, Delta modulation, scalar and vector quantization Overview of multiplexing and multiple access techniques: TDM(A), CDMA, FDM and OFDM(A) Digital modulation techniques: Basics of PSK, ASK, FSK, QAM; ML demodulator implementation with matched filter, decision regions and probability of error analysis. Digital communication over bandlimited channels: Intersymbol interference, Nyquist criterion for ISI-free pulse, raised cosine pulse, ML sequence detection for bandlimited channels. Optional topics: Hardware / Software Radio demos, PLL and Synchronization
Text / References
- 1 Lathi, B. P. & Zhi Ding. Modern Digital and Analog Communication Systems.Oxford University Press, 20102. Haykin, Simon. Communication systems. John Wiley & Sons, 2008.
- 2 Proakis, J. & Salehi, M. Digital Communications. McGraw-Hill, 2014.