NG2S807 - Concepts of Analogue and Digital Communication 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG2S807 | ||
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| Module Title: | Concepts of Analogue and Digital Communication | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Information and Electronics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Electronics | ||
| Module Leader: | Jurgen Richter | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2016 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100163 - electrical and electronic engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The aim of this module is to introduce students to the concepts and fundamentals in Communications Engineering using a non-mathematical approach.
Content Summary
Sinusoidal Signals:
Time and Frequency Representation of Sinusoidal and Periodic Signals: Addition and multiplication of sinusoids; Power calculations; the decibel; introduction to the concept of Fourier Transform
Analogue Carrier Modulation:
Concepts of modulation and demodulation; Amplitude Modulation and frequency modulation in time and frequency; Single Sideband and Double Sideband Modulation concepts; Power and bandwidths trade off and comparison of the modulation methods; Detection using the envelope detector and frequency discriminator. Superheterodyne Receivers
Baseband Transmission Schemes:
Sampling theorem. PAM. Analogue-to-digital conversion. Quantisation noise. Signal to quantisation noise ratio. Pulse code modulation. Time Division Multiplexing.
Transmission Lines:
Characteristic impedance, reflection coefficient. Pulses and dc build up on lines. Sinusoidal transmission. VSWR. Power transfer.
Noise:
Sources of noise. SNR. Introduction to equivalent noise temperature, noise figure, noise bandwidth. Noise temperature in cascaded systems. Calculations of input and output SNR.
Digital Carrier Modulation Schemes:
Representation of ASK, FSK, BPSK ,M-ary PSK and QAM in time and frequency. Modulation and coherent detection. Comparisons of BER's for different systems.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 48 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 25 |
| Independent Study | 77 |
| Directed Study | 50 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To develop knowledge and application of the fundamental principles and concepts of an appropriate range of analogue and digital modulation techniques |
| LO2 | To develop the ability to design well understood communications engineering systems |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | Written Examination - Open Book (Unseen) 1 | An open book examination covering all taught material. The student will be required to answer 5 from 8 questions | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Practical | _Practical Assessment 1 | The student will be required to undertake a practical assignment covering learning outcomes 1 and 2 and to produce a written report | 0 | 1500 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Written Examination - Open Book (Unseen) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| _Practical Assessment 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |