Regulations 2023 Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering

Curriculum and Syllabus

Semester IV

Course Cate Periods/Week Maximum Marks

Course Title C
Code gory
L T P S CIA ESE Total

Theory

ECB1221 Analog and Digital Communication PC 3 0 0 1 3 40 60 100

ECB1222 Transmission Lines and Waveguides PC 3 0 0 1 3 40 60 100

ECC12XX Emerging Elective - I EM 3 0 0 0 3 40 60 100

Theory Cum Practical / Theory Cum Project

Microcontroller and its Interfacing
ECB1223 PC 3 0 2 3 4 50 50 100
(TCPR)
ECB1224 Digital Signal Processing (TCPL) PC 3 0 2 1 4 50 50 100

Database Management
ECA1225 ES 2 0 4 4 4 50 50 100
System(TCPR)
Practical
Analog and Digital Communication
ECB1231 PC 0 0 2 0 1 60 40 100
Laboratory
GEB1226 Career Skill Development III HS 0 0 2 0 1 100 - 100

Business Communication HS 1 0 4 2 1 100 - 100

Total Credits 24
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Periods / Week
Course Code Course Title Semester Category
L T P S C
ANALOG AND DIGITAL
ECB1221 IV PC 3 0 0 1 3
COMMUNICATION
Pre-requisite Signals and Systems, Probability and Course
Type Theory Learning Level BTL4
Random process
Course Objectives:
To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of analog and digital communication, preparing them for
careers in telecommunications, networking, and related fields
Course Outcomes:

Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to:

CO Course Outcomes
CO1 Infer the spectral characteristics in amplitude modulation technique.
CO2 Analyze the time domain and spectral characteristics of modulated waves in angle modulation .
CO3 Illustrate the concepts of sampling and quantization in the context of analog-to-digital conversion
CO4 Analyze the characteristics of pass band signals, including carrier frequency, modulation index, and
bandwidth
CO5 Explore the concept of channel capacity and its relation to channel coding
Syllabus

Module I AMPLITUDE MODULATION 9

Amplitude Modulation, Double Side band Suppressed Carrier Modulation, Single side band Modulation, Vestigial Side
band Modulation, Receivers: Super heterodyne receiver, Noise in AM receivers
Self Study Topics
Types of Noise, Radar, Seismic prospecting & Telemetry
Module II ANGLE MODULATION 9
Angle Modulation Systems: Narrow band and wideband FM, Generation and demodulation of FM waves, Phase
Modulation systems, Non- linear effects in FM systems, Noise in FM receivers
Self Study Topics
Satellite Communication, GSM, Wi-Fi
Module III ANALOG TO DIGITAL TRANSITIONS 9
Sampling and Quantization, Pulse Position Modulation ,Pulse Width Modulation, Pulse Code Modulation, DPCM, Delta
Modulation, Time Division Multiplexing, Frequency Division Multiplexing.
Self Study Topics
PCM in USRP software radio
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Module IV BASEBAND AND PASSBAND TRANSMISSION 9

Baseband Pulse transmission: Inter Symbol Interference problem, Nyquist criterion, partial response signals
Passband Transmission: Modulation and Demodulation of BASK, BFSK, BPSK, QAM, QPSK.

Self Study Topics

Anti-aliasing technique, Plain old telephone services (POTS)

Module V INFORMATION THEORY 9

Information Theory: Uncertainty, Information and entropy, source coding theorem, Discrete Memory less channels,
Mutual Information, Channel capacity, Channel coding theorem, Differential entropy, Information capacity theorem.
Self Study Topics
Data compression in Information theory
Total Hours 45
Learning Resources:
Text Books:
1 Simon Haykin and Michael Moher, “Communication systems” John Wiley & Sons, Fifth Edition, 2016.
2 Singal T L, “Analog and Digital Communication”, Mcgraw Hill publishers, 2021.
Reference Books:
Simon Haykin and Michael Moher, “An Introduction to Analog and Digital Communications”, John Wiley &
1 Sons, second Edition, 2006.
2 W. Couch II, “ Digital and Analog Communication Systems”, Prentice Hall, 1997.
3 Sam Shanmugam, “Digital and Analog Communication Systems”, 2nd ed, John Wiley, 1992
4 B. Carlson, “Introduction to Communication systems”, 3rd Edition, McGraw Hill, 1989.
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Periods / Week
Course Code Course Title Semester Category
L T P S C
TRANSMISSION LINES AND
ECB1222 IV PC 3 0 0 1 3
WAVEGUIDES
Maxwell Equations, Wave Course
Pre-requisite Theory Learning Level BTL4
Equations Type
Course Objectives:
To analyze the field components and wave characteristics in different types of transmission lines, waveguides
Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to:
CO Course Outcomes
CO1 Analyze the transmission lines and their parameters.

CO2 Analyze the different types of stub matching used for stub matching.

CO3 Classify the Guided Wave solutions -TE, TM, and TEM
Analyze and design different waveguides and understand the propagation of electromagnetic waves
CO4
CO5 Apply the knowledge to understand various hybrid transmission lines
Syllabus
Module I Transmission Lines 9
Transmission line equations. Voltage and current waves. Solutions for different terminations. Transmission-line
loading.
Self Study Topics
Different types cables and their loading
Module II Impedance Matching 9
Impedance transformation and matching. Smith Chart, Quarter-wave and half-wave transformers. Binomial and T
chebeyshev transformers. Single, double stub matching
Self Study Topics
Smith chart using simulation tool
Module III Guided Waves 9
Waves between parallel planes of perfect conductors. Classification of guided wave solutions-TE,
TM and TEM waves.
Self Study Topics
Attenuation of TE and TM waves in parallel planes
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Module IV Rectangular Waveguides 9

Rectangular waveguides. Excitation of waveguides. TE and TM waves in rectangular waveguide. Modes of operation
Self Study Topics
Realization of waveguides using simulation tools.
Module V Circular Waveguides and Micro-strip lines 9
TM and TE waves in circular waveguides Circular cavity resonator, Micro-strip lines
Self Study Topics
Exploring the CAD tools for designing
Total Hours 45
Learning Resources:

Text Books:
1 D.M.Pozar, “Microwave Engineering (3/e)” Wiley, 2004.
2 J.D.Ryder, “Networks, Lines and Fields”, PHI, 2003.
Reference Books:
1 R.E.Collin, “Foundations for Microwave Engineering (2/e)”, McGraw-Hill, 2002.
2 S.Y.Liao, “Microwave Devices and Circuits”, (3/e) PHI, 2005.
J. A. Seeger, “Microwave Theory, Components, and Devices” Prentice-Hall-A division of Simon
3
& Schuster Inc Englewood Cliffs, New Jersy 07632, 1986.
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Periods/Week
Course Code Course Title Semester Category C
L T P S
ECB1223 Microcontrollers and IV PC 3 0 2 3 4
Its Interfacing
Pre-requisite C Programming skills Course Type Theory cum Project Learning Level BTL4
Course Objectives:
To explore embedded ‘C’ programming and interfacing peripherals using microcontroller and Arduino.
Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to:
CO1 Comprehend the physical abstraction and working principles of microprocessors and Microcontrollers
CO2 Familiarize with Embedded C programming for communication and waveform generation
CO3 Deploy the implementation of various peripherals with 8051 microcontroller and acquire skills in peripheral
interfacing with sensors
CO4 Infer the architecture of Arduino and Peripheral Interface controller
CO5 Analyze and develop the applications using various microcontrollers

Syllabus
Module I Overview of Microprocessor and Microcontroller 9
Overview of 8085 and 8086 Microprocessor-8051 Microcontroller Architecture-memory layout- Addressing modes -
Special function Registers

Self Study Topics

8051-Basic programming using Instruction sets
Module II Embedded C programming of 8051 9
Syntax-Data types and variables-functions in embedded C-programming on Interrupts, Timers and counters of Atmel
8051/8052/AT89C51-Serial Communication UART-I2C- sine wave and square wave generation
Self Study Topics
Boot loaders
Module III Interfacing with AT89C51 using Embedded C 9
Interfacing of LED, LCD, Keypad 4X4, Analog to digital converter and digital to analog converter 0804/0809-Stepper
motor control-Sensors –ultrasonic sensor, Temperature sensor and IR sensor
Self Study Topics
Pulse width modulation
Module IV Arduino and Peripheral Interface Controller 9
Components of Arduino-IDE-Digital and Analog input and output pins-IOT and internet connectivity- PIC12F/
16F877A Architecture-Instruction sets-addressing modes
Self Study Topics-
Raspberry pi
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Module V Experimental study on controllers 9

CAN protocol implementation- home automation - Interfacing of communication modules- Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPS-
Enabling IOT

Text Books:
1 Muhammad Ali Mazidi, Janice Gillespie Mazidi, Rolin D.Mckinlay , “The 8051 Microcontroller and Embedded
systems Using Assembly and C”, Second Edition, Pearson Education,2013.

2 Doughlas V.Hall, Microprocessors and Interfacing, Programming and Hardware, TMH,2012

Reference Books:
1 A.K.Ray, K.M.Bhurchandi, "Advanced Microprocessors and Peripherals" 3rd edition, Tata
2 Muhammad Ali Mazidi, PIC Microcontroller And Embedded Systems Using Assembly And C. Pearson
education India. 6. Jane W. Liu, Real-Time Systems, Prentice Hall
3 John .B.Peatman , “Design with PIC Microcontroller”, Prentice Hall, 1997
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Periods/Week
Course Code Course Title Semester Category
L T P S C
ECB1224 DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING V PC 3 0 2 1 4
Theory cum
Pre-requisite SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS Course Type Learning Level BTL4
Practical
Course Objectives:

To design precise digital filters using perform manipulation and analysis of digital signals to extract valuable information or
enhance the quality of the signal.
Course Outcomes:

Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to:

CO Course Outcomes
CO1 Analyse the digital signals using various digital transforms DFT, FFT.
Analyze and Observe Magnitude and phase characteristics (Frequency response Characteristics) of digital
CO2
IIR filters
CO3 Design FIR filters
Characterize the effects of finite precise representation on digital filters and design Multirate filters.
CO4
CO5 Design using Digital signal Processors in communication system.
Syllabus
Module I DISCRETE FOURIER TRANSFORM AND FAST FOURIER TRANSFORM 9+6
Discrete Fourier transform (DFT), Fast computation of DFT - Radix-2 Decimation-in-time (DIT) Fast Fourier transform
(FFT), Decimation-infrequency (DIF) Fast Fourier transform (FFT). Linear
filtering using FFT.
Self Study Topics
Properties of DFT
Case Study Problems
a) Write a MATLAB program for generation of elementary Discrete time sequences.
b) Write a MATLAB program to perform frequency analysis using DFT.
c) Write a MATLAB program to perform linear convolution and circular convolution.
Module II DESIGN OF INFINITE IMPULSE RESPONSE FILTERS: 9+6
Analog filters – Butterworth filters, Chebyshev filters, Transformation of analog filters into equivalent digital filters using
Impulse invariant method and Bilinear Z transform method-
Self Study Topics
Realization of IIR filters
Case Study Problems
a) Write a MATLAB Program to design Butterworth and Chebyshev IIR filters (LPF & HPF) and demonstrate the
filtering operations.
b) Write a MATLAB Program to design Butterworth and Chebyshev IIR filters (BPF & BSF) and demonstrate the
filtering operations.
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Module III DESIGN OF FINITE IMPULSE RESPONSE FILTERS 9+6

Design of linear phase FIR filters -FIR filter design using windows(Rectangular, Hamming and Hanning window)
Realization structures for FIR filters – Transversal and Linear phase structures.
Self Study Topics
Realization of FIR filter
Case Study Problems
a) Write a MATLAB program to design FIR filters using different windowing techniques.

Module IV FINITE WORD LENGTH EFFECTS 9+6

Finite word length effect - Limit cycle oscillations due to product round-off and overflow errors - Principle of scaling
Self Study Topics
Multi-rate Signal Processing
Case Study Problems
a) Write a MATLAB program to design the decimation, interpolation and I/O sampling rate converter process.

Module V DSP processor 15

Introduction to DSP architecture - Harvard architecture - Addressing modes - pipelining,
TMS320C54X Assembly language instructions - Overview of TMS320C6X - Recent trends in DSP system design.
Case study problems
a) Study of various addressing modes in TM320C54X processing
b) Perform noise removal using DSP. Add noise above 3 KHZ and then remove interference suppression
using 400 HZ tone.

Total Hours 75
Learning Resources:
Text Books
1. Proakis and Manolakis, “Digital Signal Processing”, Prentice Hall, 4th edition, 2007.
2 S.Salivahanan, A.Vallavaraj, C Gnanapriya, “Discrete Signal Processing”, Tata McGraw Hill Publication, 2002
3. B. Venkataramani, M. Bhaskar, “Digital Signal Processors: Architecture, Programming and Applications”, 2nd
edition, Tata McGraw-Hill Education,2002.
Reference Books
Sanjit K. Mitra, “Digital Signal Processing – A Computer Based Approach”, Tata McGraw Hill,2007.
1
A.V.Oppenheim, R.W. Schafer and J.R. Buck, “Discrete-Time Signal Processing”, 8th Indian Reprint, Pearson,
2
2004
Emmanuel C.I feachor & Barrie.W. Jervis, “Digital Signal Processing”, 2nd edition, Pearson Education /
3 Prentice Hall.
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Periods/Week C
Course Code Course Title Semester Category
L T P S
DATABASE MANAGEMENT 4
CGB1221 IV ES 3 0 2 3
SYSTEM
Theory
Pre-requisite Concepts of Data Structures Course Type cum Learning Level BTL4
Project
Course Objectives:
To understand the fundamentals of database management systems with an emphasis on how to organize, maintain
and retrieve information efficiently, and effectively.
Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to:
CO Course Outcomes
CO1 Design database for enterprise applications using Entity Relationship Diagrams.
CO2 Normalize databases to reduce cost due to data redundancy.
CO3 Apply serializability and concurrency control on database transaction.
CO4 Apply Advanced database management system.
CO5 Build a database for real-time problems.
Syllabus
Module I DATABASE FUNDAMENTALS 9+6
Purpose of Database Systems – View of Data - Database System Architecture – integrity constraints–
Entity Relationship Model – E-R Diagrams - Design Issues- Extended E-R Features - Introduction of Relational
Databases- Relational Algebra. SQL data manipulation, SQL data definition, SQL Join.

Self Study Topics

Data Models
Case Study Problems
a. DataDefinitionCommands,DataManipulationCommandsforinserting,deleting,updatingandretrievingTables
andTransactionControlstatements.
b. Database Querying– Simple queries, Nested queries, Sub queries and Joins.

Module II LOGICAL DATABASE DESIGN 9+6

Need for good database design – Functional Dependencies and Keys – Closure of Functional Dependencies Set –
Closure of attributes - Dependency Preservation - Decomposition using functional dependencies – Canonical Cover -
Atomic domains and First Normal Form – Second Normal Form – Third Normal Form – Boyce Codd Normal Form –
Fourth Normal Form – Fifth Normal Form -Join Dependencies.

Self Study Topics

Multivalued Dependencies - Decomposition using Multivalued dependencies
Case Study Problems
a. Database Design using ER Modelling.
b. Procedures and Functions.
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Module III TRANSACTION 9+6

Transaction Model– ACID properties – Transaction States - Serializability - Conflict Serializability – View
Serializability– Testing Serializability - Concurrency control: Lock-based protocols – Locks, granting of locks, The two-
phase locking protocol, implementation of locking,Time based protocol. Deadlock handling: Deadlock prevention,
Deadlock detection and recovery.
Self Study Topics
Graph-based protocols.
Case Study Problems
a. Triggers
b. Exception Handling
Module IV ADVANCED DATA BASE 9+6
Distributed Databases: Architecture, Data Storage, Object-based Databases: Object Database Concepts, Object-
Relational features, ODMG Object Model, OQL — XML Databases: XML Hierarchical Model, DTD, XML Schema,
XQuery .
Self Study Topics
ODL,Information Retrieval: IR Concepts, Retrieval Models, Queries in IR systems.
Case Study Problems

a. Implementation of XQuery
Module V Project Specimen 15
1. Library management system
2. Student management system
3. College management system
4. Company management system
Total Hours 75
Learning Resources:
Text Books
1 Henry F Korth, Abraham Silberschatz, S. Sudharshan, “Database System Concepts”, McGraw Hill, Sixth
Edition,2011.
Reference Books

1 R.Elmasri, S.B.Navathe, “Fundamentals of Database Systems” Pearson Education /Addison Wesley, Sixth
Edition, 2010.
Thomas Cannolly and Carolyn Begg, “Database Systems, A Practical Approach to Design, Implementation
2
and Management”, Pearson Education, Fifth Edition, 2009.
C.J.Date,A.KannanandS.Swamynathan,”An Introduction to Database Systems”, Pearson Education, Eighth
3
Edition,2006.
Raghu Ramakrishnan, Johannes Gehrke, “Database Management Systems”, McGraw Hill, Third
4
Edition,2004.
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Periods/Week
Course Code Course Title Semester Category C
L T P S
ECB1231 Analog and Digital Communication
IV PC 0 0 4 0 2
Laboratory
Pre-requisite Course Learning
Analog Communication Practical BTL4
Type Level
Course Objectives:
To analysis the Analog and digital modulation and demodulation circuits
Course Outcomes:

Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to:

CO Course Outcomes
CO1 Construct and test Analog modulation and demodulation circuits.
CO2 Construct and test circuits for digital modulation circuits.
CO3 Perform simulation of Analog modulation and demodulation schemes.
CO4 Perform simulation of Digital modulation and demodulation schemes.
CO5 Study the process of Error detection analysis and block code error control.
Syllabus
List of Experiments / Exercises: 30
1 Design and testing of AM modulation and demodulation.
2 Design and testing of FM modulation and demodulation.
3 Design and verification of the sampling theorem.
4 Design and testing of PAM, PPM, and PWM
5 Design and testing the PCM and Delta modulation
6 Design and simulate ASK, FSK, and PSK
7 Design and Simulation of TDM.
8 Design and simulation of QPSK modulation and demonstration
9 Design and simulation of Pulse code modulation.
10 Design and Simulation of BER Analysis of BPSK and QPSK modulation.
Additional Experiments / Exercises:
11 Study of the BCEC (block code error control) technique.
Total Hours 30
Learning Resources:

Text Books:
1 Simon Haykin, “Digital Communication”, John Wiley and Sons,Pvt. Ltd., Singapore..
2 Wayne Tomasi, “Electronic Communication Systems” Pearson Education, (Fifth Edition).
Reference Books:
1 Kennedy G. “Electronic Communication System” Tata Mc-Graw Hill Co., New Delhi (Third Ed).
2 Taub and Schilling D.L., “Principles of Communication Systems”, Mc-Graw Hill Co., New Delhi (Second Ed.).
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Periods/Week
Course Code Course Title Semester Category
L T P S C
GEB1221 CAREER SKILL DEVELOPMENT III IV HS 0 0 2 0 1
Course Learning
Prerequisite - Practical BTL4
Type Level
Course Objectives:
To impart logical thinking, Verbal and Soft skill required to meet the corporate demand.
Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to:
CO Course Outcomes
CO1 Strengthen their out of the box thinking & logical ability..
CO2 Recognition of errors with proper usage of vocabulary and enhancing comprehending skills.

CO3 Improve taking into consideration effective ways of implementing ones ideas in a business scenario with
effective time management.
Syllabus
Module I Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning 15
Alligations or Mixtures - Time and Work & Pipes & Cistern – Ages – Probability - Syllogism – Blood Relation
Module II Verbal Ability 5
Reading Comprehension, One word substitution & Paraphrasing, Sentence Completion & Sentence correction
Module III Soft Skills 10
Transition to corporate world – Corporate Etiquette, Resume Building, Linked-in optimization &Professional
networking, Goal setting
Total Hours 15
Learning Resources:
Reference Books
1 Dr.R.S.Aggarwal, “Quantitative Aptitude”, S. Chand & Company Limited, 2022.

2 Dr.R.S.Aggarwal, “A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non - Verbal Reasoning”, S. Chand & Company
Limited, 2022.
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Periods/Week
Course Code Course Title Semester Category C
L T P S
ECB1233 DESIGN THINKING LABORATORY IV PC 0 0 4 2 2
Course Learning
Pre-requisite - Laboratory BTL6
Type Level
Course Objectives:
To impart knowledge on how to empathize with users, define problems, ideate solutions, prototype concepts, and test
assumptions through practical activities.
Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to:
Create user personas and empathy maps to empathize with users for understanding their needs and able to frame
CO1
the problem statement with well-defined scope and boundaries.
CO2 Demonstrate create skills to visualize solutions and translate ideas into tangible concepts.
Explore a wide range of solutions through divergent and convergent thinking and to organize and synthesize
CO3
insights gathered from exploration activities.
Experiment rapid prototyping techniques to quickly iterate and refine concepts based on user feedback and to
CO4
identify market opportunities and assess external factors influencing the commercialization potential of the solution.
Create a business model canvas chart to articulate key aspects of the business model and to prepare
CO5
documentation for Patent/IPR filing.
Syllabus
List of Experiments / Exercises:
Perform a journey mapping to understand and assess the user needs by developing user personas and empathy
1
maps.
Create a clear and actionable problem statement with required root cause analysis and problem framing
2
techniques.
3 Visualize a solution using imagery to envision possibilities and bring them into real-time.
4 Perform a Brainstorming technique to generate new ideas and possibilities with divergent and convergent thinking.
5 Perform a mind-mapping to generate insights from exploration activities and using those to create design criteria.
Implement a concept development to assemble innovative elements into a coherent alternative solution using rapid
6
prototyping techniques.
7 Perform an assumption testing through gathering feedback from users and iterating them.
Identify the Market opportunities for commercialisation through PEST (Political, Economic, Social and
8
Technological) analysis
Prepare documentation (including detailed descriptions, drawings, prototypes, or samples of invention or creation)
9
to file for patent/ Intellectual Property Right.
10 Prepare a business model Canvas chart and pitching.
Total Hours 30
Learning Resources:
Textbooks:
1. Nigel Cross, Design Thinking: Understanding How Designers Think and Work (Berg Publishers, 5th Edition, 2018).
Michael Lewrick, Patrick Link, and Larry Leifer, The Design Thinking Playbook: Mindful Digital Transformation of
2.
Teams, Products, Services, Businesses and Ecosystems (Wiley, 1st Edition, 2019).
Intellectual property right - Unleashing the knowledge economy, Prabuddha Ganguli, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
3.
Company Ltd, 2017
Reference Books:
Tim Brown, Change by Design: How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation (Harper
1.
Business, Revised Edition, 2009).
Jeanne Liedtka, Andrew King, and Kevin Bennett, Solving Problems with Design Thinking (Columbia University
2.
Press Publishers, Revised Edition, 2013)
Marc Stickdorn and Jakob Schneider, This Is Service Design Thinking: Practices, Tools, and Techniques for
3.
Inclusive Service Innovation (Wiley, 1st Edition, 2018).