Module Descriptors
MODERN COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
ELEC50152
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Abdel-Hamid Soliman
Email: A.Soliman@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- LABORATORY REPORT - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 50%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
A 2 hour exam (50%) assessing Learning Outcomes 1 and 2.
Laboratory based work and report (approx 3500 words) (50%) assessing Learning Outcomes 1 and 3.
Laboratory based work and report (approx 3500 words) (50%) assessing Learning Outcomes 1 and 3.
Module Indicative Content
Guidance on report format for laboratory based work. Introduction to PSPICE/MultiSim packages.
Basic signal parameters, average, root mean square, average power. Decibels, dB, dBm, dBW. Waveforms and spectral representation. Noise and interference, signal-to-noise. Basic filter characteristics. Band limited noise and the effect on signal-to-noise.
Analogue and digital forms of signals in communications.
Communication system building blocks, summers, multipliers, mixers, oscillators, multiplexers, analogue to digital and digital to analogue convertors.
Introduction to analogue and digital communication systems.
Introduction to networks, protocols, MAC, FDMA, TDMA, CDMA, CSMA, Token passing.
Overview of satellite and radio mobile communications
Basic signal parameters, average, root mean square, average power. Decibels, dB, dBm, dBW. Waveforms and spectral representation. Noise and interference, signal-to-noise. Basic filter characteristics. Band limited noise and the effect on signal-to-noise.
Analogue and digital forms of signals in communications.
Communication system building blocks, summers, multipliers, mixers, oscillators, multiplexers, analogue to digital and digital to analogue convertors.
Introduction to analogue and digital communication systems.
Introduction to networks, protocols, MAC, FDMA, TDMA, CDMA, CSMA, Token passing.
Overview of satellite and radio mobile communications
Module Learning Strategies
This module will be presented through a combination of formal lectures (24 hours) and practical laboratory/pc based learning (12 hours).
Laboratory learning will utilise equipment including oscilloscopes and spectrum analysers and simulation models in PSice/MultiSim.
These will develop your knowledge, analysis and practical skills, and understanding of fundamental concepts and technologies in communications.
(1:n)2 (1:20)1.
Laboratory learning will utilise equipment including oscilloscopes and spectrum analysers and simulation models in PSice/MultiSim.
These will develop your knowledge, analysis and practical skills, and understanding of fundamental concepts and technologies in communications.
(1:n)2 (1:20)1.
Module Resources
Standard laboratory equipment including signal generators, spectrum analysers and pcs.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
CE00023-1 Mathematics for Technology or equivalent.
CE00024-1 Electrical and Electronic Principles or equivalent.
CE00024-1 Electrical and Electronic Principles or equivalent.
Module Texts
Signals and Systems, Girod, Rabenstein and Stenger, 2001, Wiley, ISBN 0471 98800 6
Communication Engineering Principles, Ifiok Otung, 2001, Palgrave, ISBN 0-333-77522-8
Communication Engineering Principles, Ifiok Otung, 2001, Palgrave, ISBN 0-333-77522-8