Government of Karnataka

DEPARTMENT OF COLLEGIATE AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Programme Electronics and Communication Semester III

Course Code 20EC33P Type of Programme Core

Course
Communication Systems 8 hours/week
Course Name Contact Hours
104 hours/semester
Teaching
L:T:P :: 3:1:4 Credits 6
Scheme
CIE Marks 60 SEE Marks 40
1. Rationale
The communication system describes the information exchange between any two points. The process of
transmission and reception of information is called communication. Without communication the world ceases to
exist. Information or Data can be transmitted and received across any part of the world by adapting suitable
techniques, process and medium, hence making the world reachable and smaller through Technology.

2. Course Outcomes : On successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
CO-01 Identify all the components of a communication system, list their role and characteristics in
the system.
CO-02 Propagate a signal through a transmission medium to obtain a desired output for given
conditions in the communication system.
CO-03 Construct an analog/digital communication system for a given application and demonstrate
its working either in a Real or Simulated environment.

3. Course Content
Tutorial Practice
Lecture (Knowledge Criteria) (Activity (Performance
Criteria) Criteria)
Week CO PO
4 hours/week
3 hours/week 1 hour/week (2 hours/batch twice
in a week)
Network theorems
1. Superposition theorem- statement and
explanation with an example. 1. Construct and
2. Maximum Power Transfer theorem- verify maximum
statement and explanation with an Refer Table 1 power transfer
1 1 1,4,5 example. theorem.

3. Thevenin’s theorem and Norton’s 2. Construct and

theorem-statements and explanation verify Thevenin’s
with an example each. theorem.

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 Resonance
1. Series resonance - circuit diagram, 1. Construct a
phasor diagram, resonance plot and series/parallel
characteristics. resonant circuit and
plot its frequency
2. Condition for series resonance, Refer Table 1 response.
1,2,4
2 1,3 expression for frequency of resonance.
,6
Parallel resonance- circuit diagram, 2. Construct a
phasor diagram. series/parallel
resonant circuit and
3. Parallel resonance-resonance plot and find its bandwidth
characteristics, Condition for resonance, and Q factor.
expression for frequency of resonance.
1. Construct and test
Filters
the passive low-pass
1. Classification of filters, cut-off
T-type filter circuit
frequency, pass band and stop band.
for a given cut-off
frequency.
1,2,4 2. Ideal characteristics curve of passive Refer Table 1
3 1,3
,6 LPF, HPF, BPF and BRF.
2. Construct and test
the passive high pass
3. Circuit diagram & formula for cut-off
Π -type filter circuit
frequency of T and Π configurations of
for a given cut-off
LPF and HPF.
frequency.
Attenuators
1. Construct and test
1. Classification and applications of
T type attenuator
attenuators. Definition of Bel, Decibel
circuit for the given
and Neper.
Refer Table 1 attenuation & Ro.
1,2,4
4 1,3
,6 2. Symmetrical T type attenuator- Circuit
2.Construct and test
diagram, expression for attenuation.
Π type attenuator
circuit for the given
3.Symmetrical Π type attenuator- Circuit
attenuation & Ro.
diagram, expression for attenuation
Transmission Media
1. Need, different types of transmission
media(guided, unguided), 1. Demonstrate PC to
Transmission lines- Electrical model, PC communication
Primary constants - R, L, G and C , using Fiber Optic
Secondary constants - Characteristic Digital Link.
Impedance and Propagation Constant. Refer Table 1
1,2, 2,3,4
5 2. Demonstrate
3 ,5
2. Optical fiber -principle of operation, installation , testing,
Numerical aperture, Angle of acceptance, repair and power
Classification, fiber losses. budgeting of fiber
optic cable (using
3..Basic components of Fiber optic simulator/video)
system, splices, connecters , couplers and
switches.
Antennas 1. Video
demonstration and
1. Concept of electric and magnetic fields documentation on
Refer Table 1
1,2, 1,4,5 in a dipole, antenna terminology- the working of the
6 3 ,6 polarization, radiation pattern, antenna dipole antenna and
gain, directive gain, directivity, power observe its radiation
gain, antenna resistance. pattern.

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 2. Antenna efficiency, beam width, 2. Video
bandwidth, isotropic radiators. demonstration and
Effects of ground on antennas, effect of documentation of
antenna height, Antenna types, examples antenna types with
and applications. examples and
applications.
3. Working of Dish Antenna, Feed
mechanisms-Cassegrain and Horn feed.
1. Video
Wave Propagation
demonstration and
documentation on
1. Wave Propagation: Fundamentals of
the fundamentals of
Electromagnetic Waves, electromagnetic
electromagnetic
spectrum.
waves and
electromagnetic
2. Modes of wave propagation-ground Refer Table 1
1,4,5 spectrum.
7 2,3 wave propagation and sky wave
,6
propagation and space wave
2. Video
propagation, comparison.
demonstration and
documentation on
Analog modulation
the need for
3. Block diagram of communication
modulation and
system, Need for modulation and types of
demodulation
analog modulation techniques.
techniques.
1. AM Transmitter and Receiver -block 1. Construct and
diagram & waveforms. verify amplitude
modulation and
2. Expressions for modulating signal, demodulation using
Carrier signal, modulated signal, Refer Table 1 kit.
1,2,3
8 3 modulation index and power.
,4,6 2. Construct and
3. Frequency Transmitter and Receiver- verify frequency
block diagram, waveform, Expressions modulation and
for frequency deviation, modulation demodulation using
index. kit.
Digital communication
1. Block diagram of digital
communication system. Definition of 1. Verify sampling
information capacity, entropy, bit-rate, theorem for low pass
baud rate and bandwidth of digital data. signals using kit.
1,3,4 Refer Table 1
9 1,3 ,5,6, 2. Sampling- Sampling theorem for low
7 pass and band pass signals, Nyquist 2. Conduct an
criterion and aliasing effect. experiment to study
the effect of aliasing
3. Explain Analog pulse modulation using kit.
techniques-PAM, PPM, PWM using
waveforms.

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 1. Perform an
Digital Coding
experiment to study
1. Quantization -process, classification.
Pulse Code
Quantization noise and companding
Modulation and
process. Refer Table 1
1,2,3 Demodulation using
10 1,3
,4,6 kit.
2. PCM and DPCM system.
2. Generation of Delta
3. Delta modulation and adaptive delta
modulated signal
modulation system.
using kit.
1. Baseband transmission - significance
1. Perform an
of inter symbol interference (ISI) and eye
experiment to
pattern.
generate and detect
Digital modulation techniques-types.
Refer Table 1 BASK signal using kit.
1,2,4
11 1,3
,6 2. Generation and detection of Binary
2. Perform an
ASK and Binary FSK.
experiment to
generate and detect
3. Generation and detection of Binary
BPSK signal using kit.
PSK and QPSK.
Multiplexing 1. Demonstrate TDM
1. FDM & TDM- concept applications using Fiber
Communication
2. PAM/TDM system -Block diagram, System.
Refer Table 1
1,2,6 transmission bandwidth,
12 1,3
,7 synchronization, crosstalk and guard
time. 2. Video
demonstration and
3. Digital multiplexers-Principle, documentation of
classification and performance factors. FDM and TDM.
1. Video
Error detection & correction
demonstration and
1. Errors-types, redundancy, error
documentation of
control schemes.
error detection and
Refer Table 1
1,2,4 correction.
13 3 2. Error control codes- types, Parity
,6
check bit coding, error detection
2. Video
methods-LRC.
demonstration and
documentation on
3. VRC, CRC, Checksum with examples.
LRC, VRC, CRC.
Total in hours 39 13 52

Note: 1. In Practice sessions Video demonstration should be followed by MCQs/Quiz/Subjective

questions and the evaluation has to be documented.
2. In Practice sessions, all discrete circuits should be simulated using suitable software before its
construction and verification.

TABLE 1: Suggested activities for tutorials

The list is shared as an example and not inclusive of all possible activities of the course.
The list of activities for one week can be shared among teams in a batch of students.

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Week Suggested activities for tutorials
No.

1. Write a report on implementation fields of all the theorems.

01
2. Solve problems on all theorems.

1. Give a presentation on demonstrations of series and parallel resonance.

02
2. Solve problems on series and parallel resonance.

1. Write a report on the needs of LPF, HPF, BPF, BRF and their comparison.
03
2. Give a presentation on the working of BPF & BRF.
3. Solve problems on Filters.

1. Give a presentation on the relationship between Bel, Decibel and Neper.

04
2. Give a presentation on the importance of attenuators in communication circuits.

1. Prepare a report on properties of light and its significance in optical communication.

05
2. Visit a nearest telephone exchange, collect and prepare a handwritten brief report on optical
fibers for the communication purpose with specifications.
3. Present a report on the FIBERNET broadband and compare it with traditional broadband.

1. Give a presentation on miniature antennas.

06
2. Demonstrate how a mobile phone antenna performance can be improved.
3. Study the technical paper and present it.
https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:3d5cab35-a6d0-
49e4-b4b3-06c745d34d98

1. Give a presentation on uses of each range of frequency in the Electromagnetic spectrum.

07
2. Give a presentation on different types of wave propagation.
3. Demonstration and explain different waveforms in Analog modulation.

1. Give a presentation on working of superheterodyne receiver.

08
2. Prepare a report on the merits, demerits and applications of AM and FM.
3. Collect the specifications of FM receivers and explain it.

1. Give a presentation on comparison of analog and digital communication.

09
2. Collect and prepare a report on the functional blocks in the digital communication system
such as scramblers, unscramblers, equalizers with applications.

3. Give a presentation on types of sampling.

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 1. Give a presentation on advantages, disadvantages and applications of PCM and DPCM.
10
2. Give a presentation on advantages, disadvantages and applications of delta modulation and
adaptive delta modulation.

1. Prepare a report on the type of digital modulation technique used for voice signal
11
transmission in telephone systems.
2. Give a presentation on generation and detection of DPSK.
3. Give a presentation on comparison of digital modulation techniques.

1. Give a presentation on applications of TDM and FDM.

12
2. Prepare a report on the type of multiplexing used in mobile communication with
specifications of multiplexer.

1. Study the latest technological changes in this course and present the impact of these changes
13
on industry.
2. Give a presentation on the merits, demerits and applications of all error detection methods.

Links.
1. https://www.gopracticals.com/electrical/basic-electrical/verify-thevenin-theorem/
2. https://youtu.be/Ok7DJGuOulQ
3. https://youtu.be/B_u3sGbpM8M
4. https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:3d5cab35-a6d0-49e4-b4b3-
06c745d34d98
5. https://www.wikihow.com/Design-a-Simple-Antenna
6. https://youtu.be/r4NikIMA4dQ
7. https://youtu.be/8P6DBAxbQxY
8. https://youtu.be/00ZbuhPruJw

4. CIE and SEE Assessment Methodologies

Sl. Test Duration Max

Assessment Conversion
No Week In minutes marks
1. CIE-1 Written Test 5 80 30 Average of three
2. CIE-2 Written Test 9 80 30 tests
3 CIE-3 Written Test 13 80 30 30
4. CIE-4 Skill Test-Practice 6 180 100 Average of two
skill tests
5 CIE-5 Skill Test-Practice 12 180 100
20
CIE-6 Portfolio continuous
6 evaluation of Activity through 1-13 10 10
Rubrics
Total CIE Marks 60
Semester End Examination (Practice) 180 100 40
Total Marks 100

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5. Format for CIE (1, 2, 3) Written Test
Course Name Communication Systems Test I/II/III Sem III/IV
Course Code 20EC33P Duration 80 Min Marks 30
Note: Answer any one full question from each section. Each full question carries 10 marks.
Cognitive Course
Section Assessment Questions Levels Outcome Marks
1
I 2
3
II 4
5
III 6
Note for the Course coordinator: Each question may have one, two or three subdivisions. Optional
questions in each section carry the same weightage of marks, Cognitive level and course outcomes.

5. (a).Format for CIE-4 Skill Test -Practice

SL. COs
Particulars/Dimension Marks
No.

1 1 Conduct an experiment on Network Theorems/ Resonance/ Filters/

Attenuators
Writing schematic diagram -20 Marks 60
Conduction -30 Marks
Result - 10 Marks
2 2 Conduct an experiment on Transmission media/Antennas 30

3 1,2 Portfolio evaluation of Practice sessions through Rubrics 10

Total Marks 100

5. (b).Format for CIE-5 Skill Test-Practice

SL. COs
Particulars/Dimension Marks
No.

1 2 Explain propagation of signals through transmission media to obtain desired 20

output.
2 3 Demonstrate an analog/digital modulation / demodulation technique
Write schematic diagram (2 Circuits) -30 Marks 70
Conduction using kit -20 Marks
Result -20 Marks
3 2,3 Portfolio evaluation of Practice sessions through Rubrics 10

Total Marks 100

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 6. Rubrics for Assessment of Activity (Qualitative Assessment)
Sl. Dimension Beginner Intermediat Good Advanced Expert Students
No. e Score
2 4 6 8 10
1 Descriptor Descriptor Descriptor Descriptor Descriptor 8
2 Descriptor Descriptor Descriptor Descriptor Descriptor 6
3 Descriptor Descriptor Descriptor Descriptor Descriptor 2
4 Descriptor Descriptor Descriptor Descriptor Descriptor 2
Average Marks= (8+6+2+2)/4=4.5 5
Note: Dimension and Descriptor shall be defined by the respective course coordinator as per the activities

7. Reference:

Sl. No. Description

1 Electronic communications - George Kennady
2 Advanced Electronics Communication System. - Wayne Tomosi
3 Understanding communication systems - Texas Instruments
4 Fiber Optic Communication Systems, - Dr.R.K.Singh, Wiley India
5 Principles of Electronic Communication Systems - Louis E. Frenzel, Tata McGraw Hill
6 Digital and analog communication systems - K.Sham Shanmugam, Wiley India

8. SEE Scheme of Evaluation

SL. COs
Particulars/Dimension Marks
No.

1 1 Conduct an experiment on Network Theorems/ Resonance/ Filters/

Attenuators
Writing schematic diagram -15 Marks 40
Conduction - 15 Marks
Result -10 Marks

2 2 Identify the type of Transmission media/Antenna used in a given application 10

3 3 Demonstrate an analog/digital modulation / demodulation technique

Write schematic diagram -10 Marks 30
Conduction using kit - 10 Marks
Result - 10 Marks
4 1,2,3 Viva-voce 20

Total Marks 100

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9. Equipment/software list with Specification for a batch of 20 students
Sl.
Particulars Specification Quantity
No.

1 Computers Intel Core i5 11th 20

gen/8GB RAM/1 TB
HDD/256GB SSD/
Graphics 2 GB
2 MATLAB/PSPICE/Electronic Workbench Software
Simulator
3 Amplitude modulation and demodulation trainer kits 05

4 Frequency modulation and demodulation trainer kits 05

5 Generation and detection BASK,BFSK,BPSK trainer 05 each

kits
6 Regulated Power supply (1A/2A, 0-30V) 10

7 Dual trace oscilloscope up to 20 to 30MHz 10

8 Digital multimeters 10

9 Function/Signal generators 10

10 Step down transformer, Capacitors, Resistors, Consumables

Inductors, BJT, Opamp IC-741, Regulator IC-7812, as required
Diode
11 Single strand wire/Patch cards (different lengths) 150

12 Probes 10

13 Analog trainer kit 5

14 DC Voltage supply (+/-5v, +/-12V, +/-15V) 10

15 Kit to demonstrate Sampling theorem and aliasing 05

effect
16 Kit to demonstrate PCM 05

17 Delta Modulation and Detection trainer kit 05

18 Adaptive Delta Modulation and Detection trainer kit 05

19 Optical fiber communications trainer kit to cover all 05

the experiments.
20 Computers Pentium and higher,8GB 20
RAM,512 HDD
21 Tool kit 02 set

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