Course Title: Communication Systems II
Type of Course: Compulsory, Theory
Offered to: EEE
Pre-requisite Course(s): None
Baseband digital transmission: Limitations, ISI, Pulse shaping, Nyquist Criterion I, Nyquist Criterion II, sinc pulse, Raised cosine pulse, Root raised cosine pulse, Spectral efficiency.
Digital modulations: Signal space representation, basis functions, constellation diagrams, BASK, BFSK, BPSK, M-PSK, M-PAM, M-QAM, Demodulations, derivation of BER expressions.
Digital receivers: Detection and demodulation techniques, Optimum receiver, matched filter and correlator demodulator, MAP and ML detector.
Error correction coding: Significance, Types, Block codes, Generator matrix, Syndrome decoding, Convolutional code, Viterbi decoding.
Cellular Communications: Cellular concept, cell shapes, Generic architecture, Cluster and frequency reuse, Network capacity, frequency reuse distance, Path-loss model, SIR, Techniques for increasing capacity, MAC techniques.
Satellite Communications: Basics, Advantages and limitations, Applications, Frequency bands, Satellite services, Satellite orbits, LEO, MEO, GEO, HEO, HAP, Ground and space segment, transponder types and details, Design factors, Satellite link budget, MAC techniques.
Optical fiber communication system: Principles, Light propagation, Fiber characteristics, Distortion and Dispersion, SM/MM and SI/GI fiber, Optical sources – LED & LASER, DWDM, Digital link design.
Computer Networks: OSI & TCP/IP model, LAN/MAN/WAN/WLAN, CS & PS, Network topologies, Client-Server model, Firewall, IP address.
MAC techniques: TDMA – narrowband & wideband, FDMA, CDMA, ALOHA.
To develop the foundation on digital communications technologies, such as digital transmission and reception, digital modulations and BER, pulse shaping techniques for ISI mitigation, optimum receiver design for AWGN channels and error correction coding.
To deliver the basic concepts on various communication systems including optical fiber communication systems, satellite systems, cellular networks and computer networks.
To acquire essential knowledge for designing and analyzing digital communication links.
Fundamental understanding of telecommunication systems (EEE 309 Communication System I), and Linear Signal and Systems
| CO No. | CO Statement | Corresponding PO(s)* | Domains and Taxonomy level(s)** | Delivery Method(s) and Activity(-ies) | Assessment Tool(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO1 | Explain the concept of pulse shaping for ISI mitigation | PO(a) | C2 | Lectures, Discussions | Assignment, Class test, Final exam |
| CO2 | Derive the expressions for SER/BER for performance evaluations of various constellations for digital modulations | PO(a) | C3 | Lectures, Discussions | Assignment, Class test, Final exam |
| CO3 | Explain the concept of optimum receivers (demodulator and detector) for digital communication systems and evaluate the output of such receivers | PO(a) | C2, C5 | Lectures, Discussions | Assignment, Class test, Final exam |
| CO4 | Explain the coding and decoding techniques of error correction coding for digital communications | PO(a) | C2 | Lectures, Discussions | Assignment, Class test, Final exam |
| CO5 | Explain the core concepts of cellular communications, satellite communications, optical fiber communications and computer networks | PO(a) | C2 | Lectures, Discussions | Assignment, Class test, Final exam |
Cognitive Domain Taxonomy Levels: C1 – Knowledge, C2 – Comprehension, C3 – Application, C4 – Analysis, C5 – Synthesis, C6 – Evaluation, Affective Domain Taxonomy Levels: A1: Receive; A2: Respond; A3: Value (demonstrate); A4: Organize; A5: Characterize; Psychomotor Domain Taxonomy Levels: P1: Perception; P2: Set; P3: Guided Response; P4: Mechanism; P5: Complex Overt Response; P6: Adaptation; P7: Organization
Program Outcomes (PO): PO(a) Engineering Knowledge, PO(b) Problem Analysis, PO(c) Design/development Solution, PO(d) Investigation,
PO(e) Modern tool usage, PO(f) The Engineer and Society, PO(g) Environment and sustainability, PO(h) Ethics, PO(i) Individual work and team work,
PO(j). Communication, PO(k) Project management and finance, PO(l) Life-long Learning
* For details of program outcome (PO) statements, please see the departmental website or course curriculum
| K1 | K2 | K3 | K4 | K5 | K6 | K7 | K8 | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 | P5 | P6 | P7 | A1 | A2 | A3 | A4 | A5 |
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| Week | Lectures | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | 1-6 | Baseband digital transmission: Limitations, ISI, Pulse shaping, Nyquist Criterion I, Nyquist Criterion II, Sinc pulse, Raised cosine pulse, Root raised cosine pulse, Spectral efficiency. |
| 3-4 | 7-12 | Digital modulations: Signal space representation, basis functions, constellation diagrams, BASK, BFSK, BPSK, M-PSK, M-PAM, M-QAM, Demodulations, derivation of BER expressions. |
| 5-6 | 13-17 | Digital receivers: Detection and demodulation techniques, Optimum receiver, matched filter and correlator demodulator, MAP and ML detector. |
| 6-7 | 18-21 | Error correction coding: Significance, Types, Block codes, Generator matrix, Syndrome decoding, Convolutional code, Viterbi decoding. |
| 8-9 | 22-26 | Cellular Communications: Cellular concept, cell shapes, Generic architecture, Cluster and frequency reuse, Network capacity, frequency reuse distance, Path-loss model, SIR, Techniques for increasing capacity, MAC techniques. |
| 9-10 | 27-30 | Satellite Communications: Basics, Advantages and limitations, Applications, Frequency bands, Satellite services, Satellite orbits, LEO, MEO, GEO, HEO, HAP, Ground and space segment, transponder types and details, Design factors, Satellite link budget, MAC techniques. |
| 11-12 | 31-34 | Optical fiber communication system: Principles, Light propagation, Fiber characteristics, Distortion and Dispersion, SM/MM and SI/GI fiber, Optical sources – LED & LASER, DWDM, Digital link design. |
| 12-13 | 35-39 | Computer Networks: OSI & TCP/IP model, LAN/MAN/WAN/WLAN, CS & PS, Network topologies, Client-Server model, Firewall, IP address. |
| 14 | 40-42 | MAC techniques: TDMA – narrowband & wideband, FDMA, CDMA, ALOHA. |
Class participation will be judged by in-class evaluation; attendance will be recorded in every class.
Continuous assessment will be done in the form of class tests, assignments, in-class evaluations.
Final Examination: A comprehensive term final examination will be held at the end of the Term following the guideline of academic Council.
Class Participation 10%
Continuous Assessment 20%
Final Examination 70%
Total 100%
Communication systems, 4th edition by Simon Haykin
Modern Analog and Digital Communications, 4th edition by B P Lathi and Zhi Ding,
Wireless Communications and Networking, Jon W. Mark and Weihua Zhuang
Lecture Slides
Communication systems, 5th edition by Simon Haykin
Satellite communications systems: Systems, Techniques and Technology – G. Maral and M. Bousquet
Data Communications and Network - Forouzan, Behrouz
Communication Systems Engineering - J. G. Proakis and M. Salehi
Besides going through relevant topics of the textbooks, it is strongly advised that the students follow the class Lectures and discussions regularly for a thorough understanding of the topics.