BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, PILANI- HYDERABAD CAMPUS

FIRST SEMESTER 2019-2020

COURSE HANDOUT PART I
01/08/2019

Course No. : ECE F311 / EEE F311

Course Title : Communication Systems
Instructor-in-charge : Runa Kumari
Instructors : Runa Kumari, Balasubramanian M, and P K Pattnaik.

1. Course description:
Analysis and design of communication systems; analog and digital modulation and demodulation,
frequency conversion, multiplexing, noise and distortion; spectral and signal-to-noise ratio analysis,
probability of error in digital systems, spread spectrum. Introduction to the basic principles of the design
and analysis of modern digital communication systems. Topics include source coding, channel coding,
baseband and passband modulation techniques, receiver design, and channel equalization.
2. Scope & Objective:
This course intends to cover the basic understanding of functionalities of various block-sets involved in
communication system. The topics like Analog to Digital conversion, Pulse coding, Modulation (Analog
and Digital, Baseband and Bandpass), source coding, channel coding, Multiple access, Multiplexing
techniques, Spread spectrum will be covered with appropriate detail and mathematical description.
Important topic like Information theory and its fundamental limits will be emphasized to appreciate the
concepts of digital communication. Students will be introduced to the functioning of modern
communication systems and how they perform in the presence of noise. Students will be given
assignments on communication system modeling using MATLAB. The laboratory component involves
system design and simulation exercises using MATLAB and Simulink and experiments based on HW
boards. Advance/application areas like wireless, optical, satellite, acoustic communication will be covered
towards the end. Students are expected to have sound understanding of Signals and systems, Mathematics,
Electromagnetic Field theory.
3. Text Books
T1 B.P. Lathi and Zhi Ding, Modern Digital and Analog Communication Systems, 3rd OR 4th Edition,
Oxford University Press, 2010
T2 Simon Haykin & Michael Moher, Communication Systems, 4th OR 5th Edition, John Wiley & Sons,
2010
4. Reference Books
R1. Proakis John, Digital Communications, 5th Edition, TMH
R2. K. Sam Shanmugam, Digital and Analog communication systems, John Wiley & Sons
R3. DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS Fundamentals and Applications: ERNARD SKLAR and Pabitra
Kumar Ray; Pearson Education 2009, 2/e.
4. Course Plan

Sl. Topics to be covered Learning Objectives Chapter No. of

No in the Lectures
Text Book
1 Overview of the course, History of electronic communications, blocks of a T1& 1
introduction to typical communication system, Electronic T2:Chapter 1
communication Communication Channels, twisted pair, cable,
systems. wave guide, wireless channels, need for
modulation, concept of a carrier, analog and digital
communication concepts.

2 Deterministic and Signals, nature of signals, Review of energy and T1: Chapters 2 2
1
 random signals and power signals, correlation functions, power and & 3 T2:Chapter
their properties energy spectral densities, Fourier series and 2
Fourier Transforms, signal distortions. Real world
signals, pure, distorted and noise corrupted signal
examples, typical BW of various signals.

3 Random variables, Recap of Probability, Random variables & T1:Chapter 8,9 3

processes and Noise processes, statistical averages, Power spectral T2:Chapter 5
density, Gaussian process, Noise, Nature of noise,
Sources of Noise, white noise, KTB, Noise Figure R3:Chapter 5
and Noise temperature, calculations, Signal-to-
Noise ratio.

4 Transmission and Different Amplitude Modulation Techniques: T1:Chapter 4 5

reception of analog DSB-SC, SSB-SC, VSB, AM with carrier: BW T2:Chapter 3,6
Signals: Amplitude requirements of above modulation schemes.
modulation (AM) Circuits for Generation and demodulation. Noise R2:Chapter 7
performance of different AM systems. Frequency
Division multiplexing, Super heterodyne
Receivers, Practical circuits

5 Transmission and Angle modulation, FM transmitter and receivers, T1:Chapter 5 4

reception of analog interference and bandwidth considerations, T2:Chapter 4,6
Signals: Angle comparison of AM and FM, FM generation and
Modulation Phase & demodulation, Noise performance of different R2:Chapter 7
Frequency modulation Angle Modulation systems.

6 Digital Representation Sampling theorem, aliasing, quantization and T1:Chapter 6 4

of Analog Signals and encoding, PAM, TDM, PPM, PWM, Quantization, T2:Chapter 7
Pulse Modulation PCM, Delta Modulation
R2:Chapter 10

7 Baseband Transmission Line codes, NRZ etc, Inter Symbol Interference T1:Chapter 7 4
of Digital Signals (ISI), eye diagram, Nyquist Criterion for T2:Chapter 8
Distortionless transmission, pulse shaping,
equalization

8 Baseband Reception of Probability of error due to Noise, detection of T1:Chapter 10 4

Digital Signals and digital signal in noise, threshold determination, Bit R3:Chapter 3
Noise performance Error Probability concepts, Matched Filter, bit
Energy and BER Vs Bit Energy curves

9 Band-Pass transmission Band-Pass Transmission Model, Binary PSK ,FSK T2:Chapter 9 5

of Digital signals and QAM, M-Array Data Transmission Systems, T1:Chapter 10
Noise performance of PSK & FSK Systems
R3:Chapter 4
R2:Chapter 8

10 Information & Forward Measure of information, entropy, Source Coding T1:Chapter 5

Error Correction Theorem, discrete memory less channels, Channel 13,14
capacity & Channel Coding, Error Control Codes, T2:Chapter 10
Linear block & convolutional codes
R3:Chapter 6
R2:Chapter 9

11 Digital receiver design Goals of Communication system designer, Error R3:Chapter 9 3

& performance probability plane, Nyquist bandwidth, Shannon-
analysis. Hartley capacity theorem, bandwidth-Efficiency
plane, BW efficiency of different modulation
schemes, Modulation & coding trade-offs,
Designing digital communication systems,
Modulation & coding for Bandwidth limited
channels

12 Introduction to Spread Concept of spread spectrum, PN sequences and T1: Chapter 11 2

2
 spectrum systems their use in communication systems, R3:Chapter 12

13 Emerging Trends in A brief overview of different communication Supplementary 1

Communication technologies notes
Systems: Optical and
Mobile
communications.

Total Number of Lectures 43

Laboratory component: Laboratory exercises will involve simulations using MATLAB. Also, experiments
will be conducted using HW boards, Signal Sources, Oscilloscopes & spectrum analyzer.

6. Evaluation Scheme

Component Duration Weightage Marks Date & Time Nature of Component

01/10/2019
Mid-Sem Exam 90 min 20 % 60 Closed Book
(3:30 to 5:00 PM)
Quizzes 15 min
10% 30 Closed Book
(each)
Open Book (MATLAB
Simulink based
Home Assignment 5% 15
communication system
design
Open Book
Regular Lab Component 15% 45 (Lab attendance and
performance)
Closed Book
11th to 22nd Nov (Experiment to be
Final lab Exam 10% 30
2019 performed & viva—
voce)

Comprehensive Exam 3 Hrs 40% 120 07/12/2019 (AN) Closed Book

Total 100% 300

7. Chamber Consultation Hour: Will be announced in the class.

8. Notices: Notices concerning this course will be on CMS.

9. Make–up Examination:

 Make-up will be given on genuine grounds only. Prior application should be made for seeking the
make- up examination. No make-up will be given for the surprise quizzes.

 For lab, only one makeup is allowed.

10. Academic Honesty and Integrity Policy: Academic honesty and integrity are to be maintained by all the
students throughout the semester and no type of academic dishonesty is acceptable.

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Instructor-in-Charge