COURSE Name : Digital Communication Systems
Code : EE185231
Credit(s) : 3
Semester : II
Description of Course
Digital Communication Systems discusses techniques of transmitting message (data) signals in
digital format using a single carrier signal / wave in order that digital message signals can be sent
over AWGN channels or fading channels with the least possible error. It also discusses transmission
techniques using binary and M-ary digital modulation techniques: PSK, ASK, FSK both binary and M-
ary, OQPSK, MSK and MQAM. It then discusses the optimum matched filter and correlator receiver
and maximum likelihood detector. The course also discusses power spectral density of various
modulation techniques. The course discusses equalizer techniques to overcome distortion due to
channel filtering and flat fading effects.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
(P01) Mastering the concepts and principles of science in a comprehensive manner, and to
develop procedures and strategies needed for the analysis and design of systems related to the
field of power systems, control systems, multimedia telecommunications, electronics, intelligent
multimedia network, or telematics as a preparation for further education or professional career.
Specific Skill
(KK01) Being able to formulate engineering problems with new ideas for the development of
technology in power systems, control systems, multimedia telecommunications, electronics,
intelligent multimedia network, or telematics.
(KK02) Being able to compose problem solving in engineering through depth and breadth of
knowledge which adapts to changes in science and technology in power systems, control systems,
multimedia telecommunications, electronics, intelligent multimedia network, or telematics.
General Skill
(KU11) Being able to implement information and communication technology in the context of
execution of his/her work.
Attitude
(S09) Demonstrating attitude of responsibility on work in his/her field of expertise independently.
(S12) Working together to be able to make the most of his/her potential.
Course Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
Mastering the concepts of message signal transmission in digital format using passband
modulation techniques with a single binary and M-ary carrier signal so that the power and
bandwidth requirements are more efficient and more resistant to AWGN channel interference and
flat fading channels.
Master’s Program – Department of Electrical Engineering
Specific Skill
Able to identify the problem of message transmission in digital format, able to calculate power
requirements and transmission bandwidth and be able to solve the problem of message signal
transmission by applying modulation techniques using a single carrier signal and combine it with
optimum matched filter or correlator receiver technique and maximum likelihood optimum
detection technique and zero equalizer forcing.
General Skill
Able to perform communication signal processing for digital signal transmission by applying
modulation techniques: PSK, ASK, FSK binary and M-ary based software (MATLAB)
Attitude
Demonstrate a responsible attitude towards work in the field of high speed data transmission
independently.
Main Subjects
1. The concept of Signal and Spectrum.
2. The concept of formatting an analog signal into a digital signal.
3. The concept of optimum Matched filter and correlator receiver.
4. The concept of signal space and the Gram-Schimdt algorithm.
5. The concept of binary and M-ary digital modulation and demodulation.
6. The concept of coherent and non-coherent recipients.
7. The concept of calculating the performance of digital communication systems.
8. The concept of meeting the linear bandpass modulation signal spectrum.
9. The concept of limited and free ISI band signal delivery and the equalizer concept.
10. Simulation of digital communication systems using MATLAB software.
Reference(s)
[1] Bernard Sklar and Pabitra Kumar Ray, Digital communications: Fundamentals and
Applications, 2nd Edition, PEARSON, 2014.
[2] Hwei Hsu, Ph.D., Schaum's outline of theory and problems of Analog and Digital
Communications, 2nd Edition, Mc-Graw Hill, 2003.
[3] John G. Proakis, Digital communications, 3rd Edition, Mc-Graw Hall, 1995.
[4] Tri T. Ha, Theory and Design of Digital Communication Systems, cambridge University Press,
2011.
[5] Michel C. Jeruchim, Philip Balaban, and K. Sam Shanmugan. Simulation of communication
systems: modeling, methodology and techniques, 2nd Edition, Kluwer Academic Publishers,
New York, 2002.
Prerequisite(s)
Random Process and Statistical Signal Processing
Master’s Program – Department of Electrical Engineering
