Assignment Questions 1
Assignment Questions 1
1. Define Probability. Illustrate the relationship between sample space, events and probability.
2. Define the autocorrelation and cross-relation functions. Infer the properties of autocorrelation
function.
3. Develop a program to generate the probability density function of Gaussian distribution
function.
4. What is conditional probability? Prove that P(B/A) = P(A/B).P(B)/P(A)
5. Outline random processes and illustrate an ensemble of sample functions with a neat diagram.
6. Show that, if a Gaussian process X(t) is applied to a stable linear filter, then the random
process Y(t) developed at the output of the filter is also Gaussian
7. A random variable is said to be uniformly distributes over the interval (a,b). Determine the
probability density function of uniformly distributed RV
8. Determine the characteristic function of a Gaussian random variable with a given mean and
variance.
9. Prove the following two properties of the Autocorrelation Function of a Random Process i) If
X(t) contains a dc component equal to A, then Rx(t) will contain a constant amplitude equal
to A2 . ii) If X(t) contains a sinusoidal component, then Rx(t) will also contain a sinusoidal
component of the same frequency
10. Define correlation, covariance and correlation coefficient
11. Explain central limit theorem as applied to Gaussian Random Proce
12. Define Autocorrelation Function and Cross correlation Function State and prove the
properties of ACF
Module 5
1. Define Intersymbol Interference (ISI). Outline Baseband binary data transmission system with
neat block diagram and equations.
2. Develop a code to generate and plot eye diagram.
3. Illustrate the concept of noise in cascaded stages with a diagram. Write Friis’ formula and
mention its terms.
4. Explain the following concepts briefly: (i) Nyquist criterion for distortion less transmission.
(ii) Baseband M-ary PAM transmission
5. Define Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR). Explain the different types of external and internal noise
6. Discuss the shot noise with necessary example
7. Calculate the RMS Voltage and thermal power appearing across a 20K ohm resistance at 25
o
C with an effective noise bandwidth of 10 K Hz
8. An RF Amplifier has an S/N ratio of 8 at the input and an S/N ratio of 6 at the output what is
the noise factor and noise figure.
9. Explain how noise levels are expressed and describe the key parameters used to represent
noise in various systems
10. What us the open circuit noise voltage across a 100 K ohm resistor over the frequency range
of direct current to 20 KHz at room temp 25 oC.
11. The bandwidth of a receiver with a 75 ohm input resistance is 6M Hz the temp is 29 oC what
is the input thermal noise voltage.
12. Write a short note on Thermal Noise