Communication Systems

Catalog description

Introduction to principles of modern communication systems with an emphasis on digital data transmission. Pulse amplitude and pulse code modulation are covered. Digital techniques of delta modulation and time division multiplexing are presented. The basics of AM, FM, and PM transmitters and receivers are treated along with noise effects, filtering, threshold effects and phase-locked loops. Common carrier, fiber optic, satellite and television systems are outlined. Local and Wide area networks are explored in depth.