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This document appears to be an exam paper for a course on analog and digital communication. It contains 15 multiple choice and written response questions. The questions cover topics such as: the principles of AM, FM, and different modulation techniques; sampling theorems; PCM and DM; frequency division multiplexing; intersymbol interference; coding techniques like duobinary, QPSK, Shannon-Fano, and cyclic codes; spread spectrum modulation and techniques like direct sequence and frequency hopping; multiple access schemes. The document provides an exam for students to test their understanding of key concepts in analog and digital communication systems.

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This document appears to be an exam paper for a course on analog and digital communication. It contains 15 multiple choice and written response questions. The questions cover topics such as: the principles of AM, FM, and different modulation techniques; sampling theorems; PCM and DM; frequency division multiplexing; intersymbol interference; coding techniques like duobinary, QPSK, Shannon-Fano, and cyclic codes; spread spectrum modulation and techniques like direct sequence and frequency hopping; multiple access schemes. The document provides an exam for students to test their understanding of key concepts in analog and digital communication systems.

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Reg. No. :

Question Paper Code: E3032

B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL/MAY 2010


Fourth Semester
Biomedical Engineering

BM2255 ANALOG AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATION


(Regulation 2008)
Time: Three hours

Maximum: 100 Marks


Answer ALL Questions

PART A (10 2 = 20 Marks)


What are the merits of FM over AM?

2.

What is called VSB modulation?

3.

For an 8 bit quantizer, what is the maximum number of quantization levels?

4.

Define slope overload error in delta modulation.

5.

State the significance of eye pattern observed in digital communication.

6.

What are the merits of M-ary system?

7.

Define Entropy of a source.


Distinguish between a cyclic code and convolutional code.

List the applications of spread spectrum modulation.

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9.

8.

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1.

10.

What is the principle of CDMA technique?

11.

(a)

(b)

12.

(a)

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5

PART B (5 16 = 80 Marks)
(i)

Explain the principle of working of an AM modulator.

(8)

(ii)

Compare AM, DSBSC and SSBSC modulation technique.


Or

(8)

(i)

With a neat circuit diagram, explain the operation of a


super heterodyne receiver.
(8)

(ii)

Explain the operation of FM demodulation.

(i)

State and explain low pass sampling theorem.

(ii)

Compare PCM and DM.

(8)

(10)

(6)

Or

(a)

Discuss in detail the concept of Frequency division multiplexing. (8)

(ii)

Explain the principle of adaptive delta modulation.

(i)

What is known as Inter symbol Interference (ISI)? How can it be


minimized by pulse shaping?
(8)

(ii)

With a neat block diagram, explain the operation of Duobinary


coding.
(8)

(8)

13.

(i)

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(b)

Or

(b)

14.

(a)

(i)

Describe the operation of QPSK transmitter and receiver.

(10)

(ii)

Write a note on cosine filters.

(6)

(i)

Explain Shannon-Fano coding with an example.

(8)

(ii)

What are the special features of cyclic codes? How is it generated?


(8)
Or

Explain convolutional coding and decoding with a suitable example.

(a)

(i)

Explain the properties of PN sequences.

(8)

(ii)

Describe the tracking of a direct sequence spread spectrum.

(8)

15.

(b)

(i)

Describe in detail the frequency hopping spread spectrum.

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(b)

(ii)

Or

Explain the different multiple access schemes.

(8)
(8)

E 3032

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