Communication Systems

The course presents the basic concepts of electronic communication, which are used to define the amount of information, the required capacity of the communication channel, and a few algorithms for encoding and compression of data.  

Basic mathematical tools for dealing with random signals, which include both information signals and noise, are introduces. Information signals are classified according to their purpose. Their characteristics, the requirements for their transmission and the possibilities for their compression are presented. The impact of digital transmission of analogue signals on their characteristics is also considered.  

An overview of the different media used for the transmission of communication signals is given. Larger focus is given to wire transmission paths and their characteristics. Line coding challenges and some solutions are presented. 

The basic modes of signal transmission in the transposed frequency band, which are the most widely used in wireless signal transmission, are reviewed. 

Basics of information signal transmission for electronic engineers. Proper selection of communication requirements based on theoretical concepts and existing solutions. 

Lectures, tutorial, homework.