Digital Broadcasting Systems

During the course, students learn about the theory of transmission of broadcast signals, the frequency bands used for radio broadcasting and the characteristics of propagation in them. This is followed by a discussion of procedures in broadcasting with the basics of source decoding and decoding of content, channel coding to ensure signal protection, multiplexing and the use of modulation procedures. In this context, students learn the technical basics of analogue and digital radio, analogue and various other forms of digital television, including IPTV systems and streaming video platforms. Methods and standards for ensuring interactivity in broadcasting systems, different ways of distributing radio and television signals and broadcasting infrastructure are presented. In conclusion, the principle of planning DVB-T and DAB+ networks and the regulation of the radio spectrum are shown.  

The course is aimed at learning about systems and technologies for the distribution of radio and television signals. The course deals with the basic principles of radio and television broadcasting systems. Students learn more about digital broadcasting technologies and approaches for reliable broadcasting. Students get familiar with all three broadcasting platforms; terrestrial, satellite, and cable and terrestrial, with systematic explanation of the entire signal path; from source encoding in production houses, multiplexing, channel encoding, modulations, and functional interpretation of reception on receivers. In addition, students learn about the technologies and architectures of IPTV  networks and the technologies of interactive services in broadcasting systems. The subject also deals with the basic principles of radio frequency spectrum regulation.

Lectures and practical laboratory work.