Digital Communication Systems
1
2023-2024
02000783
Telecommunications
Portuguese
English
Face-to-face
SEMESTRIAL
6.0
Compulsory
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado
Recommended Prerequisites
Signals and Systems, Fundamentals of Communication Systems
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 digital bandpass communication systems based on electronic kits, software defined radio platforms and matlab/simulink
Learning Outcomes
The objective is to present the fundamentals of modern digital communication system design and to evaluate the performance of digital signaling schemes on realistic communication channels. Emphasis is placed on waveform design and receiver design.
Work Placement(s)
NoSyllabus
-Signal and noise space analysis of digital transmission systems.
-Digital bandpass transmission systems.
-Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing systems
-Spread Spectrum Modulation systems
Head Lecturer(s)
Marco Alexandre Cravo Gomes
Assessment Methods
Assessment
Laboratory work or Field work: 20.0%
Mini Tests: 20.0%
Exam: 60.0%
Bibliography
Notas das aulas de Sistemas de Comunicação Digital, Maria Medeiros e Marco Gomes;
S. Haykin "Digital Communication Systems", Wiley (2014);
J.G. Proakis and M. Salehi, “Fundamentals of Communication Systems”, Pearson 2014;
H.H. Nguyen and E. Shwedyk, “A First Course in Digital Communications”, Cambridge University Press, 2009;
A. Bruce Carlson, P Crilly.,"Communication Systems", Wiley ( Eds. 2002, 2010, 2013).