DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS LABORATORY

AIM

The aim of this course is to provide an extensive hands-on introduction to digital communications and wireless communication systems; involving testing, modeling, simulation, and measurements of the performance of digital communication systems at both sub-system and complete system levels.

CONTENT

This course contains; Introduction to Lab. equipment and environment,An introduction to basic digital baseband communication through MATLAB simulation,Understanding waveforms and their properties,Introduction to Lab. equipment and environment,Modulation domain analysis, Effects of filters in wireless communication systems, Multidimensional signal analysis,Synchronization in wireless systems,Channel impact in wireless communication,Selective Experiment,Distortions in RF front-end,Analysis of interference, Introduction to OFDM ,Project Presentation.

1. 1

   Implements basic digital communication systems and subsystems and tests models.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Brainstorming Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Oral Exam, Homework

2. 2

   It uses modern test and measurement equipment and associated software-based radio.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Question - Answer Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Oral Exam, Homework

3. 3

   Uses various system measurement techniques, methods and equipment.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Question - Answer Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Oral Exam, Homework

4. 4

   It uses time-frequency analysis to realize the system behavior of communication.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Question - Answer Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Oral Exam, Homework

5. 5

   Realize Modulation and waveform analysis.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Question - Answer Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Oral Exam, Homework

6. 6

   Express wireless signals and standard waveforms,

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Question - Answer Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Oral Exam, Homework

7. 7

   Define nonlinear distortions in the RF front end.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Question - Answer Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

8. 8

   Practice simulation and hardware emulation of interference and its effect on wireless systems.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Question - Answer Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Oral Exam, Homework

9. 9

   Compare simulation and performance evaluation of various digital modulations with several pulse shaping techniques.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Question - Answer Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Oral Exam, Homework

10. 10

    The code defines multidimensional signal analysis in different regions such as space, angular, time, frequency and modulation dimensions.

    Taught by: Discussion Method, Question - Answer Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Oral Exam

11. 11

    Defines radio communication problems in multipath propagation and radio channels using audio techniques.

    Taught by: Discussion Method, Question - Answer Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Oral Exam, Homework

12. 12

    Models the disruption of digital communication systems and these disruptions.

    Taught by: Discussion Method, Question - Answer Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Oral Exam, Homework

13. 13

    Explains the effects of synchronization for detecting a digitally modulated signal and estimating the transmitted signal.

    Taught by: Discussion Method, Question - Answer Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Oral Exam, Homework

WEEKLY PLAN

1. WEEK 1

   Introduction to Lab. equipment and environment

2. WEEK 2

   An introduction to basic digital baseband communication through MATLAB simulation

3. WEEK 3

   Understanding waveforms and their properties

4. WEEK 4

   Introduction to Lab. equipment and environment

5. WEEK 5

   Modulation domain analysis

6. WEEK 6

   Effects of filters in wireless communication systems

7. WEEK 7

   Multidimensional signal analysis

8. WEEK 8

   Synchronization in wireless systems

9. WEEK 9

   Channel impact in wireless communication

10. WEEK 10

    Selective Experiment

11. WEEK 11

    Distortions in RF front-end

12. WEEK 12

    Analysis of interference

13. WEEK 13

    Introduction to OFDM

14. WEEK 14

    Project Presentation

ASSESSMENT

• Rate of Midterm Exam to Success50%
• Rate of Final Exam to Success50%

WORKLOAD

READING

• Related reading materials (Manuals, declaration file, and supplement documents) are reachable via course web site. Any other related materials will be provided via web postings and handouts

TEACHING STAFF

• Prof.Dr. Hüseyin ARSLANCOORDINATOR
• Prof.Dr. Hüseyin ARSLAN