Laboratory based simulation and report (approx 3000 words) (100%) assessing all Learning Outcomes.

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

you will receive a mixture of lectures (2 hours per week), tutorials/laboratories (1 hour per week) and case studies to demonstrate the above. 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.

Standard laboratory equipment including signal generators, spectrum analysers and pcs.

None.

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