Module Descriptors
DIGITAL COMMUNICATION: PROCESSING AND APPLICATIONS
ELEC60220
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Alison Griffiths
Email: A.L.Griffiths@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 50%
- EXAMINATION - SUG2 weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Coursework (50%) Comprising two practical assignments, equally weighted - which will assess Learning Outcomes 3 and 4.
1 x 3 hour final examination (50%) which will assess Learning Outcomes 1 and 2 and 3.
1 x 3 hour final examination (50%) which will assess Learning Outcomes 1 and 2 and 3.
Module Indicative Content
Digital Signal Processing
o Introduction to Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
o Sampling in the time and frequency domain
o Quantisation and Encoding.
o Z-transform and applications
o 1D and 2D Fast Fourier Transforms (FFT) Spectral analysis
o Discrete Fourier transforms
o Convolution, correlation and auto correlation. Fast convolution
o Design of digital filters including Finite Impulse Response and Infinite Impulse Response.
o DSP devices and architecture
Data Communications
o Digital modulation and demodulation
o Quality measures in terms of Error probability and Signal-to-noise
o Synchronisation and error control coding
o Noise, Noise temperature, receiver noise performance
o Information Theory, including Entropy Coding
o Channel capacity
o Wireless Propagation Environment
o Wireless Systems including wireless mobile radio applications and architecture
o Satellite system, path loss and link budget calculations
o Introduction to Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
o Sampling in the time and frequency domain
o Quantisation and Encoding.
o Z-transform and applications
o 1D and 2D Fast Fourier Transforms (FFT) Spectral analysis
o Discrete Fourier transforms
o Convolution, correlation and auto correlation. Fast convolution
o Design of digital filters including Finite Impulse Response and Infinite Impulse Response.
o DSP devices and architecture
Data Communications
o Digital modulation and demodulation
o Quality measures in terms of Error probability and Signal-to-noise
o Synchronisation and error control coding
o Noise, Noise temperature, receiver noise performance
o Information Theory, including Entropy Coding
o Channel capacity
o Wireless Propagation Environment
o Wireless Systems including wireless mobile radio applications and architecture
o Satellite system, path loss and link budget calculations
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Prior study of ELEC50224 Signals, Systems and Communication or equivalent
Module Resources
MATLAB/Simulink
NI LABVIEW with Ni CompactRIO embedded control and acquisition systems
TI DSP Starter Kits
TIMMs Telecommunication Equipment, Scopes. Signal Generators
NI LABVIEW with Ni CompactRIO embedded control and acquisition systems
TI DSP Starter Kits
TIMMs Telecommunication Equipment, Scopes. Signal Generators
Module Texts
Oppenheim, A. V. et al. (2010), Discrete-Time Signal Processing, 3rd Edn. Upper Saddle River, USA, Pearson Education, Inc.
Mitra, S. K. (2011) Digital Signal Processing: A Computer-Based Approach, 4th Edn. Maidenhead, McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
Hayes, M. (2011) Digital Signal Processing, 2nd Edn., Mc Graw-Hill Schaum’s Outlines.
Reay, D. (2012) Digital Signal Processing and Applications with the OMAP-L138 Experimenter, John Wiley and Sons
Haykin S., 2009, Communication Systems, International Student Version, 5th Ed, John Wiley and Sons
Proakis J. G., Salehi M., Bauch G., 2012, Contemporary Communication Systems Using MATLAB, 3rd Edn, Thomson Boos/Cole
Rost, P. et al. (2014) Green Communications: Principles, Concepts, and Practice, Wiley-Blackwell
Rappaport T.S., 2002, Wireless Communications: Principles and Practice, 2nd Ed, Prentice Hall
Mitra, S. K. (2011) Digital Signal Processing: A Computer-Based Approach, 4th Edn. Maidenhead, McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
Hayes, M. (2011) Digital Signal Processing, 2nd Edn., Mc Graw-Hill Schaum’s Outlines.
Reay, D. (2012) Digital Signal Processing and Applications with the OMAP-L138 Experimenter, John Wiley and Sons
Haykin S., 2009, Communication Systems, International Student Version, 5th Ed, John Wiley and Sons
Proakis J. G., Salehi M., Bauch G., 2012, Contemporary Communication Systems Using MATLAB, 3rd Edn, Thomson Boos/Cole
Rost, P. et al. (2014) Green Communications: Principles, Concepts, and Practice, Wiley-Blackwell
Rappaport T.S., 2002, Wireless Communications: Principles and Practice, 2nd Ed, Prentice Hall
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures (36 hours), tutorials (12 hours) and laboratories (24 hours) will form the main teaching activities.