Description
Introduction to communication circuits. Topics include amplifiers, oscillators, modulation, mixing, transmitters, receivers, detection methods, transmission lines, antennas, RF propagation, analog integrated circuits, digital signal processing, GPS, spread spectrum, radar, and optical communications. Prerequisite: ELEC 1111 Semiconductor Devices and ELEC 1130 Digital Fundamentals
Objectives:
• Understand amplitude and angular signal generation and modulation.
• Understand, build, and troubleshoot analog and digital communication circuits.
• Build projects demonstrating transmitters, receivers, amplifiers, mixers, modulation, and detection.
• Understand transmission lines and wave propagation.
• Understand digital signal processing.