EC EN 485
Introduction to Digital Communication Theory
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Analysis and design of digital communications systems in AWGN: signal space concepts, modulation, matched filter and correlation detection, synchronization, performance. Computer-based design exercises.
When Taught
Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
4
Fixed
4
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Title
Digital Communication
Learning Outcome
Ability to simulate digital communication systems using Simulink and Matlab.
Title
Digital Modulation
Learning Outcome
Application of linear algebra in describing digital modulation using the constellation representation.
Title
PLL Loop Filter
Learning Outcome
Ability to design the parameters of a PLL loop filter to meet given performance specifications.
Title
Statistics
Learning Outcome
Application of probability and statistics to bit error rate analysis of digital communication systems.
Title
Matched Filter Techniques
Learning Outcome
Ability to apply matched filter techniques to detection.
Title
Fourier Transform
Learning Outcome
An understanding of the relationship between the Fourier transform of continuous-time signal and the DTFT of its samples.
