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Communication Systems

Lecture and classroom instruction in communication systems and circuits and principals. Fourier series and transforms of communication systems. System noise sources and definitions. Amplitude, frequency, and phase modulation. Principles of superhetrodyne receivers. Transmitter circuits and phase lock loop. Digital modulation techniques are covered.

Course Topics

Signal Analysis
Fourier Series
Periodic Waveforms
Fourier Transform
Effects of Bandwidth on a Signal
Internal Electrical Noise
External Electrical Noise
Noise Power
KTB
Equivalent Noise
Bandwidth
Signal to Noise Ratio (S/N ratio)
Noise Figure
Noise Temperature

Frequency Generation
Analysis of Oscillators
Hartley Oscillator
Colpitts Oscillator
Crystal Oscillator
Mixers and Frequency Multipliers
Spur Charts

Amplitude Modulation
AM Envelope
Percent Modulation
Spectrum and Bandwidth

Receivers
TRF
Superheterodyne
Receiver Parameters
Noise Floor
MDS
SFDR
Third Order Intercept Point (3IP)
Image Frequency
SPURs
Receiver Circuits
Oscillators
Mixers
Tuned Amplifiers
Detectors
Angle Modulation
FM Modulation
Frequency Deviation
Modulation Index
Bessel Functions
Bandwidth Requirements
FM Modulation Circuits
Phase Lock Loops

Digital Communications
Frequency Shift Keying (FSK)
Phase Shift Keying (PSK)
Binary Phase Shift Keying (BPSK)
Quaternary Phase Shift Keying (QPSK)

Homework

Exams & Tests

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