Fundamentals of Telecommunications (Major in Industrial Automation)
Electronics and Computer Engineering
6 ECTS; 2º Ano, 2º Semestre, 28,0 T + 14,0 PL + 28,0 TP + 5,0 OT
Lecturer
- Gabriel Pereira Pires
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
Analyse in the frequency domain continuous signals and systems using the Fourier Transform. Understand transmission systems, modulation techniques with continuous carrier applied to analogue and digital transmission systems.
Program
1 - Introduction to telecommunications;
2 - Signals and systems;
3 - Signal Theory: principles of frequency analysis based on Fourier transforms;
4 - Sampling and analog-to-digital conversion;
5 - Physical media for transmission;
6 - Modulation techniques with continuous carrier;
7 - Principles of digital transmission
8 - Power budgets in telecommunication systems
Evaluation Methodology
Exam (70%) (a minimum of 40% is mandatory), Lab (30%) (a minimum of 50% is mandatory). Admission to Exam depends on Lab grade.
Bibliography
- Lathi, B. (2000). Signal Processing and Linear Systems. USA: Oxford University Press
- Lathi, B. (1998). Modern Digital and Analog Communication Systems. Oxford University Press: Oxford University Press
- Forouzan, B. (2006). Data Communications Networking. -: McGraw-Hill Science
Method of interaction
Lectures, Problem solving classes, Laboratory classes;
Software used in class
Matlab/Simulink
