ECE 42800 - Modern Communication Systems

Development of the basic principles of communication systems with emphasis on digital modulated systems. The fundamental characteristics of sources of the information, and wired and wireless channels are studied. Upconversion and downconversion techniques are investigated. The performance of modulation is studied and optimum receivers are designed. Multicarrier modulation techniques for cellular, Wi-Fi, and ADSL communications are introduced. The principles of forward error correction are studied. Appropriate software is introduced as a companion technique for communication systems analysis.

Preparation for Course
P: ECE 30100 and 30200.

Cr. 3.
Student Learning Outcomes
1.   An understanding of how to represent communication signals in time and frequency using complex analysis and Fourier analysis techniques.
2.   An understanding of the effects of noise and channel properties on communication system performance.
3.   An understanding of the difference in performance among the basic digital modulation systems.
4.   An understanding of the basic functions required of a digital communications receiver.
5.   An understanding of the effects of band-limiting and the tradeoffs of performance and capacity.
6.   A basic understanding of information theory and bounds on communication system performance.
7.   An understanding of the basic forward error correction coding techniques of convolutional and block codes.
8.   The application of computer modeling and simulation techniques to compliment communication system performance analysis.