Course detail

Communication Theory

FIT-TESAcad. year: 2009/2010

Communication systems, basic terms focused on digital modulations. Classification of modulating techniques. Base-band discrete coded modulations. Signal patterns for digital data representation. Intersymbol interference and its reduction. Discrete modulations with harmonic carrier. Main parameters and geometric representation of modulated signals. BFSK, BPSK, D-BPSK, MPSK, QPSK, D-QPSK, O-QPSK, p/4 - QPSK modulations. CPM (CPFSK, MSK, GMSK). M-QAM techniques. Modulating formats with multiple carriers MCM, orthogonal frequency multiplex OFDM. Techniques of reconstruction of reference carrier and time raster for digital modulations.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

7

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. RNDr. Milan Berka, CSc.

Department

Department of Telecommunications (UTKO)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Knowledge of principles and typical applications of modern techniques of transmission of the communication and data signals.

Prerequisites

Knowledge on transmission and processing of electrical and electromagnetic signals.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Study evaluation is based on marks obtained for specified items. Minimimum number of marks to pass is 50.

Taking part in all the forms of practical training. Passing the workbooks in a specified quality and form.

Course curriculum

  • Basic terms of the theory of communication and data transmission.
  • Communication systems focused on digital modulations. Classification of modulating techniques.
  • Base-band discrete coded modulations.
  • Signal formats for digital data representation. Intersymbol interference (ISI) and its reduction.
  • Digital data filtering. SNR maximization.
  • Two-stage and more-stage discrete modulations with harmonic carriers.
  • Geometric representation of modulated signals. Main groups of digital modulations.
  • BFSK, BPSK, D-BPSK modulations.
  • MPSK, QPSK, D-QPSK, O-QPSK, pi/4 - QPSK modulations.
  • CPM (CPFSK, MSK, GMSK) modulation. M-QAM modulations.
  • Modulating formats with multiple carriers MCM, orthogonal frequency multiplex OFDM.
  • Techniques of reconstruction of reference carrier and time raster for digital modulations.
  • Techniques of signal visualization for discrete modulations. Comparison of the individual techniques.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

To elaborate actual and to acquire more of the knowledge about the current modern methods of transmission of communication and data signals in base-band and radio-channels.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Concurrent checking of workbooks in the laboratory and computer practice.
Eavuated activities:
  • test 15 points,
  • active laboratory work 15 points,
  • final examination 70 points.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Žalud, V.: Moderní radioelektronika, Nakladatelství BEN, 2000, ISBN 80-86056-47-3. Šebesta, V.: Teorie sdělování, VUTIUM, Brno, 1999. Hsu, H.P.: Analog and Digital Communications, Schaum's Outlines, McGraw-Hill, USA, 1993, ISBN 0-07-030636-2.

Recommended reading

Žalud, V.: Moderní radioelektronika, Nakladatelství BEN, 2000. ISBN 80-86056-47-3. Šebesta, V.: Teorie sdělování, Studijní opora, VUTIUM, Brno, 1999. Hsu, H.P.: Analog and Digital Communications, Schaum's Outlines, McGraw-Hill, USA, 1993, ISBN 0-07-030636-2.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme IT-MSC-2 Master's

    branch MGM , 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch MGM , 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch MIN , 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch MIN , 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch MIS , 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch MIS , 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch MPS , 0 year of study, winter semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. RNDr. Milan Berka, CSc.

Syllabus

  • Basic terms of the theory of communication and data transmission.
  • Communication systems focused on digital modulations. Classification of modulating techniques.
  • Base-band discrete coded modulations.
  • Signal formats for digital data representation. Intersymbol interference (ISI) and its reduction.
  • Digital data filtering. SNR maximization.
  • Two-stage and more-stage discrete modulations with harmonic carriers.
  • Geometric representation of modulated signals. Main groups of digital modulations.
  • BFSK, BPSK, D-BPSK modulations.
  • MPSK, QPSK, D-QPSK, O-QPSK, pi/4 - QPSK modulations.
  • CPM (CPFSK, MSK, GMSK) modulation. M-QAM modulations.
  • Modulating formats with multiple carriers MCM, orthogonal frequency multiplex OFDM.
  • Techniques of reconstruction of reference carrier and time raster for digital modulations.
  • Techniques of signal visualization for discrete modulations. Comparison of the individual techniques.

Fundamentals seminar

13 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. RNDr. Milan Berka, CSc.

Syllabus

  • Transmission and modulating rate. Signals and their spectrum.
  • PCM, DPCM, DM.
  • Formats of digital signals. Their parameters in the time and frequency domains.
  • ASK, BFSK, DPSK.
  • Test. Shift keying I.
  • Shift keying II.

Laboratory exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. RNDr. Milan Berka, CSc.

Exercise in computer lab

13 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. RNDr. Milan Berka, CSc.

Syllabus

  • Base-band data transmission.
  • BPSK.
  • QPSK.
  • MSK and GMSK.
  • Data communication by means of modem.
  • Testing and credit hour.