Digital and Analog Communications

General

Prefix

ECE

Course Number

431

Course Level

Undergraduate

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Information and coding, spectral analysis, baseband pulse and digital signaling, communication components, modulations, bandpass communication systems. Lab.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Apply knowledge of signal analysis methods to communications. i. Apply Fourier transform and Fourier series to analyze signals of communication system. ii. Represent signals in both time domain and frequency domain. iii. Analyze communication system using Fourier methods. iv. Analyze the distortions of signals through a communication channel. v. Identify various amplitude modulations, angle modulation, PCM, digital signaling, and digital modulation.

Outcome

Analyze and design the communication systems. i. Analyze DSB, AM-LC, SSB, VSB amplitude modulation systems. ii. Analyze FM and PM modulation systems. iii. Design a simple modulation system. iv. Analyze and design basic digital communication systems.

Outcome

Demonstrate ability to solve engineering problems i. Use Matlab/Simulink to design and analyze the communication system. ii. Use the equipment such as spectrum analyzer, TIMS301 system, wireless modules, Function generator, and oscilloscope. iii. Analyze and interpret the experiment results using appropriate methods. iv. Demonstrate good team work in group lab experiments. v. Write professional lab reports.

Dependencies

Courses

ECE431 is a prerequisite for: