Foundations of Communication Systems

Recommended Prerequisites

Signals and Systems, Transmission of Information

Teaching Methods

Theoretical-practical classes involving detailed presentation of concepts, principles and relevant mathematical models and resolution of some problems to help the understanding of the concepts. Laboratory  classes with analysis and implementation of analog and digital communication systems  based on electronic kits, software defined radio platforms and matlab/simulink.

Learning Outcomes

The central objective is a unifying learning process focused on concepts, fundamental principles and

mathematical models supporting the theory of communication systems aiming at creating competencies of analysis, modelling, simulation, design strategies and measurement of essential parameters of communication systems. The course will address bandpass systems with analog carrier modulation and baseband digital transmission systems.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

- Introduction to Analog and Digital Communication Systems.

-Transmission systems with amplitude modulation of a carrier.

-Transmission systems with phase and frequency modulation of a carrier.

-Principles of radio receivers.

-Random Processes and noise.

-Noise in analog modulation.

-Baseband digital transmission. 

Head Lecturer(s)

Maria do Carmo Raposo de Medeiros

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Frequency: 25.0%
Laboratory work or Field work: 30.0%
Exam: 45.0%

Bibliography

Notas das aulas de Fundamentos de Sistemas de Comunicação, Maria Medeiros.

A.Bruce Carlson, P Crilly.,"Communication Systems", Ed. McGraw-Hill ( Eds. 2002, 2010, 2013);  

 S. Haykin, M. Moher, "Communication Systems", Ed. John Wiley (2001, 2009;

J.G. Proakis and M. Salehi, “Fundamentals of Communication Systems”,  Pearson 2014;

J.W. Leis, "Communication Systems Principles Using MATLAB", Wiley, 2018.