Prerequisites: ( Linear Electronic Circuits 044142
and Random Signals 044202 )
Overlapping Courses: Probablistic Methods in Commun & Control 040729
Introduction:
Introduction to communication theory. Base-band communications: PAM, PPM, PFM. Time and frequency division multiplexing. Introduction to bandwidth-expansion pulse-modulation techniques. Threshold effects. Continuous amplitude and angle modulations. Spectrum translation, SSB, DSB. Carrier recovery for DSB. Examples: VSB, FM stereo, color TV. Comparison of modulation techniques. Power calculations of transmitting power required for reliable communications.