National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST)

School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (SEECS)

Department of Electrical Engineering

Updated Outline

EE-351: Communication Systems

Course Code: EE-351 Semester: 5th
Credit Hours: 3+1 Prerequisite Codes: Signals & Systems
Instructor: Muhammad Ramzan Class: BEE-8 C & D
Office: A-217 Telephone: 03005260446
Lecture Days: As per timetable E-mail: [email protected]
Class Room: As per timetable Consulting Hours: Available after lecture hours
Lab Engineer: Kaleem-ullah Lab Engineer Email:
Knowledge Group: Telecommunication and Updates on LMS: End of Week
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Course Description:
This course familiarizes the students with the principles of communication systems and their applications in
telephone, radio, and television and computer communications. The course primarily consists of Analog
Communication Systems and is supplemented with introduction to Digital Communication Systems. We start
with a brief review of Fourier analysis and random processes. Basic analog communication systems, including
AM and FM systems are covered next. Signal-to-noise-ratio in (SNR), in AM and FM systems, is also covered.
Then, transition towards digital communication systems is made gradually with A/D conversion process, pulse
modulation schemes and finally PCM. At each level, system design is given primary importance by using
examples from practical systems. Digital Transmission and Reception including line codes,
timing/synchronization and matched filter detection are covered next. Finally, a brief introduction will be given
to the Digital Modulation schemes and digital multiplexing standard.
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:
 Acquire a mathematical understanding of Analog and Digital Communication Systems.
 Understand and compare various analog/digital communication systems, their properties and
behavior in the presence of noise.
 Design a practical communication system at the block diagram level under certain constraints
and requirements.
 Determine whether a mathematical representation of a signal is an AM signal, a DSB signal, a
SSB signal, an FM signal, or a PM signal.
 Understand the concepts of Matched filter detectors and Digital Multiplexing techniques as
well as digital Modulation schemes.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

At the end of the course the students will be able to: PLO BT Level*
1. Acquire a mathematical understanding of Analog and Digital Communication 1 C-1
Systems
2. Understand and compare various analog/digital communication systems, their 2 C-2
properties and behavior in the presence of noise
3. Design a practical communication system at the block diagram level under 4 P-4
certain constraints and requirements
4. Determine whether a mathematical representation of a signal is an AM signal, a 3 C-3
DSB signal, a SSB signal, an FM signal, or a PM signal
5. Understand the concepts of Matched filter detectors, Digital Multiplexing and 5 C-4

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Digital Modulation techniques.

* BT= Bloom’s Taxonomy, C=Cognitive domain, P=Psychomotor domain

Mapping of CLOs to Program Learning Outcomes

CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4 CLO5

PLOs/CLOs
PLO 1 (Engineering Knowledge) √ √
PLO 2 (Problem Analysis) √ √
PLO 3 (Design/Development of Solutions) √
PLO 4 (Investigation) √
PLO 5 (Modern tool usage)
PLO 6 (The Engineer and Society)          
PLO 7 (Environment and Sustainability)          
PLO 8 (Ethics)          
PLO 9 (Individual and Team Work)          
PLO 10 (Communication)          
PLO 11 (Project Management)          
PLO 12 (Lifelong Learning)  √  √  √  √  √
Mapping of CLOs to Assessment Modules and Weightages

CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4 CLO5

Assessments/CLOs
Quizzes: 9% √ √ √ √
Assignments: 4% √
OHT-1: 12.5% √
OHT-2: 12.5% √
Labs:25% √
End Semester Exam:37% √
Books:
Text Book: 1. B. P. Lathi, “Modern Digital and Analog Communication Systems,” 4th Edition,
2008, Oxford University Press.
2. Lecture Notes
Reference 3. Introduction to Communication Systems by Ferral G. Stremler
Books:
4. Analog and Digital Communication Systems by Martin S. Roden
5. Communication System by John G. Proakis and Masoud Salehi
Topics to be Covered:
Introduction to Communication Systems Analog to Digital Conversion
Motivation Sampling
Review of Fourier Series and Fourier Transform Quantization
Energy and Power Signals Pulse Code Modulation (PCM, DPCM, DM)
Energy / Power Spectral Density Baseband Digital Communication
Autocorrelation and its utility Line Codes & their desirable properties
Amplitude Modulation PSD of line codes
Double Sideband Suppressed Carrier (DSB-SC) Timing and Synchronization
Amplitude Modulation (DSB-LC) Noise in Digital Communications
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Single Sideband (SSB) Modulation Matched Filter Detection

Vestigial Sideband (VSB) Modulation Digital Modulation Schemes
Performance of AM systems in noise Amplitude Shift Keying (ASK/OOK)
Angle Modulation Phase Shift Keying (PSK)
Frequency Modulation (FM) Frequency Shift Keying (FSK)
Phase Modulation (PM)
Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) Digital Multiplexing/ Time Division Multiplexing
(TDM)
Performance of FM systems in noise E-Carrier System
Lecture Breakdown
Textbook Topics Lectures
Introduction to Communication Systems
1 Motivation 1
1 Analog Vs. Digital Communication 1
Analysis of Signals
1 Fourier Series and Transform 1
1 Energy and Power Signals 1
1 Energy and Power Spectral Density 1
1 Autocorrelation function and its utility 1
Amplitude Modulation
1 Double Sideband Suppressed Carrier (DSB-SC) 2
1 Amplitude Modulation-Large Carrier (DSB-LC) 2
1 Single Sideband (SSB) 2
1 Vestigial Sideband (VSB) 1
1 Super-heterodyne receiver + FDM 1
2 Noise Performance of Amplitude Modulation 2
Angle Modulation
1 Frequency Modulation (FM) 4
1 Phase Modulation (PM) 3
2 Noise in FM/PM 2
Analog to Digital Conversion
1 Sampling Theorem 1
1 Quantization 1
1 Pulse Code Modulation (PCM, DPCM, DM) 1
2 Pulse Modulation Techniques (PAM, PWM, PPM) 1
1 Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) 1
2 Noise in Digital Communications 1
Baseband Digital Communication
3 Timing and Synchronization 2
1 Line Codes & PSD 3
3 Matched Filter Detection (Binary Case) 2
Digital Modulation Schemes
3 Amplitude Shift Keying (ASK/OOK) 1
3 Phase Shift Keying (PSK) 1
3 Frequency Shift Keying FSK) 1
3 PSD and other characteristics of Digital Modulation Schemes 1
2 Digital Multiplexing and E-Carrier System 2

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Total: 48

Weekly Lab Experiment Schedule w.e.f 2nd week

EXP-1: Analog Communication Concepts, Circuit Board Familiarization.
EXP-2: Balanced Modulator.
EXP-3: AM Transmission, Amplitude Modulation, and RF Power Amplifier.
EXP-4: AM Reception: RF Stage, Mixer, IF Filter, Envelop detector
EXP-5: SSB Transmission, Balance Modulator and LSB Filter, Mixer and RF Power Amplifier.
EXP-6: SSB Reception
EXP-7: Frequency and Phase Modulation and Demodulation (Quadrature detector).
EXP-8:. Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) Circuit and Operation, FM Detection with a PLL.
EXP-9: Digital Board Familiarization
EXP-10:. Pulse amplitude modulation (PAM) Signal Generation, PAM Signal Demodulation
EXP-11:. PAM Time Division Multiplexing (PAM-TDM) Transmission, PAM-TDM Reception.
EXP-12: Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) Signal Generation and Demodulation
EXP-13: Line Coding, Encoding, Decoding
EXP-14: Digital Board-2 Familiarization
Exp-15: Amplitude Shift Keying Generation and Detection
Exp-16: Frequency Shift Keying Generation and Detection

Grading Policy:
Quiz Policy: The quizzes will be unannounced and normally last for ten minutes. The question framed is to
test the concepts involved in last few lectures. Number of quizzes that will be used for
evaluation is at the instructor’s discretion. Grading for quizzes will be on a fixed scale of 0 to
10. A score of 10 indicates an exceptional attempt towards the answer and a score of 1
indicates your answer is entirely wrong but you made a reasonable effort towards the
solution. Scores in between indicate very good (8-9), good (6-7), satisfactory (4-5), and poor
(2-3) attempt. Failure to make a reasonable effort to answer a question scores a 0.
Assignment Policy: In order to develop comprehensive understanding of the subject, assignments will be given.
Late assignments will not be accepted / graded. All assignments will count towards the total
(No ‘best-of’ policy). The students are advised to do the assignment themselves. Copying of
assignments is highly discouraged and violations will be dealt with severely by referring any
occurrences to the disciplinary committee. The questions in the assignment are meant to be
challenging to give students confidence and extensive knowledge about the subject matter
and enable them to prepare for the exams.
Lab Conduct: The labs will be conducted for three hours every week. A lab handout will be given in advance
for study and analysis The lab handouts will also be placed on LMS. The students are to
submit their results by giving a lab report at the end of lab for evaluation. One lab report per
group will be required. However, students will also be evaluated by oral viva during the lab.
Plagiarism: SEECS maintains a zero tolerance policy towards plagiarism. While collaboration in this course
is highly encouraged, you must ensure that you do not claim other people’s work/ ideas as
your own. Plagiarism occurs when the words, ideas, assertions, theories, figures, images,
programming codes of others are presented as your own work. You must cite and
acknowledge all sources of information in your assignments. Failing to comply with the SEECS
plagiarism policy will lead to strict penalties including zero marks in assignments and referral
to the academic coordination office for disciplinary action.
Tools / Software Requirement:
Analog and Digital Communication boards are required for practical work. The boards and all the relevant
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software have been installed in the lab. MATLAB can be used for practice and for semester projects.

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