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5681 (v.5) Digital Communications 603


 

Area:

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Selected topics in communications from the fields of information theory and coding - vector communication systems - error detection and error correcting codes, linear and convolution codes, Viterbi decoding - advanced modulation techniques, generalised theory of modulation - communication network design - network traffic characterisation and management - switching theory - ATM networking - optical comminications, devices and networks.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will acquire sufficient competency in learning tools and technique in the design, operation, synthesis and maintenance on the topics taken within the scope of the unit.

Unit Texts:

Power System Reliability, CIGRE, Paris, (1987 - 1992); Transmission Lines 345 kV and Above, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), (1982); Thue, 1999, Electric Power Cable Engineering, Marcel Dekker Inc; Andrews, G.J, Rating of Electric Power Cables, McGraw Hill.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Examination 60%. Assignment 20%. Laboratory 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 31300 Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

 
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