•   Advanced Digital Communications 5051247-3002 31.08.2021-31.12.2021  5 credits  (PTIVIS19T) +-
    Competence objectives of study unit
    After completing the course the student:
    - understands how digital signals are created and what limits there are in time and frequency domain
    - understands BER and the difference between bit rate and bandwidth
    - is familiar with modern digital modulation schemes (QAM, OFDM etc.)
    - can sketch constellation chart
    - understands noise behaviour and its influence in digital systems
    - is familiar with measurement equipment
    Content of study unit
    - Digital signal and sampling andquantization,

    - Digital video signal in DTV,

    - BER,

    - Quadrature signal,

    - Constellation chart,

    - Modulation from analog to modern digital variations (QAM, OFDM, tms),

    - Noise in systems andC/N,

    - System adjustments to performance

    - Laboratory exercises (Sampling in time and frequency domain, Noise measurements)

    Teacher(s) in charge

    Juha Nikkanen

    Learning material

    Lesson material mainly, in Itslearnig-platform
    reading:
    Carlson, Crilly; Communication Systems. 5th edition,
    J.H.McClellan, R.W.Schafer, M.A.Yoder; Signal Prosessing First

    Learning methods

    Lessons
    Laboratory exercises (Sampling in time and frequency domain, Noise measurements)

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    Exam 0-5
    Home work points minimum 30%

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    31.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

    Enrollment date range

    01.05.2021 - 16.09.2021

    Group(s)
    • PTIVIS19T
    Responsible unit

    Engineering and Business

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology, Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Pedagogic approaches

    Topics are covered in lessons and confirmed with laboratory works
    Lessons are partly in classroom, partly online, labworks are always in laboratory.

    Student's schedule and workload

    Lessons and laboratory works 40 h
    Homeworks and preparations for labs and exam 80h

    Content scheduling

    Digital signal and sampling, quantization, Digital video signal in DTV, BER, Quadrature signal, Constellation chart, Modulation from analog to modern digital variations (QAM, OFDM, tms), Noise in systems, C/N, System adjustments to performance

    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

    • Understands how digital signals are created and what limits there are in time and frequency domain
    • understands BER and the difference between bitrate and bandwidth
    • is familiar with measurement equipment

    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

    Is familiar with modern digital modulation schemes (QAM, OFDM etc.)
    Can sketch constellation chart
    Can calculate basic digital signals spectrum

    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

    Understands and can calculate Noise power and its influence in systems