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Module Information Module Title Embedded Communication Systems Module Code ESD2529

1. MODULE SUMMARY

Aims and Summary

This module is intended to prepare students to critically analyse and develop embedded communication systems. Different aspects of communication techniques, underlying theoretical concepts and simulation of digital communication techniques will be discussed. In addition, the role of digital communication techniques in wireless mobile communication will be studied. Students will be trained on the use of ADS (Advanced Design System) and MATLAB/Simulink software tools to simulate various digital and mobile communication concepts.

Module Size and Credits

Module size Single

CATS points 10

ECTS credits N/A

Open / restricted Restricted

Availability on/off campus On Campus

Total student study hours 100

Number of weeks 5 weeks Full-time or 8 weeks Part-time.

Department responsible Department of Computer Engineering

Academic Year 2012

Entry Requirements (pre-requisites and co-requisites)

Normally to be qualified for entry to the Postgraduate Engineering Programme

Excluded Combinations

None

Composition of Module Mark (including weighting of components)

Full-time / Part-time : 50% Written Examination and 50 % Assignment

Pass Requirements

Special Features

80% attendance in theory and 80% attendance in laboratory are required. It is likely that considerable time will be spent in School facilities outside of normal timetabled class time.

Courses for which this module is mandatory

M. Sc. [Engg.] in Real Time Embedded Systems

Courses for which this module is a core option

M.Sc. [Engg] in Technology and Engineering Management

A minimum of 40 % marks in the written examination and a minimum of 40% marks in the assignment are required for a pass and overall 40% marks

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2. TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT

Intended Module Learning Outcomes

After undergoing this module, students will be able to: 1. Explain and analyze different communication techniques required for development of embedded

applications 2. Design and implement the digital communication applications on embedded processors 3. Simulate, evaluate and apply digital modulation and coding techniques for mobile communication 4. Proficiently use MATLAB/Simulink and ADS for design, simulation and analysis of embedded

digital communication applications Indicative Content

Class Room Lectures

1. Fundamentals of Digital Communication Systems: Conceptualized model of digital communication system, Sampling & quantization techniques, Base band communication, Modulation and demodulation, Signal space and signal constellations, Inter-symbol interference, Eye patterns, Raised cosine channel and Equalization techniques

2. Source and Error Coding Methods: Information & entropy, Huffman source coding, Shannon Fano coding, Lempel-Ziv coding, Shannon parity theorem, CRC, FEC, Linear block codes, Cyclic codes, Convolution codes, Trellis codes, Turbo and punctured codes

3. Modulation, Detection and Estimation: Analog and digital modulation techniques, Matched filters, Correlation receivers, Bit and symbol error probabilities, Estimation & detection techniques, Digital modulation, xDSL Modems, Case study

4. Based Band Communication for Embedded Systems: Coding for base band systems, line coding schemes, error control, framing and clock synchronization techniques

5. Spread Spectrum Systems: Pseudo noise sequences, Generation & correlation properties, Direct sequence spread spectrum systems, Frequency hop systems, Processing gain, Antijam & multipath performance

6. Cellular Communication: Cellular concept, Frequency reuse, Cell design, Cell splitting & sectorisation, Architecture & interfaces, Radio link features, Logical channels, mobile technologies from 2G to 3G and beyond, Multiple access techniques, Frame structure, MAC scheduling, Mobile Services, Mobility management, SS7, Privacy and Security

7. MIMO Communication: Wireless channel characteristics - fading and multipath, MIMO concept, Diversity techniques, modulation and coding for MIMO communication, MIMO-OFDM, MIMO transmitter and receiver digital design, Case study

Laboratory Practice

1. Introduction to digital communication MATLAB/Simulink toolbox 2. Digital modulation and demodulation using MATLAB/Simulink 3. Source coding using MATLAB/Simulink 4. Error coding using MATLAB/Simulink 5. Spread spectrum using MATLAB/Simulink 6. Implementation of digital communication techniques using Blackfin processor 7. Introduction to advance design system software 8. GSM lab 9. GPS lab

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Teaching and Learning Methods

1. Theoretical Knowledge a. Face to face lectures

30 hours

2. Laboratory Practice (Skills)

30 hours

3. Application Orientation and Problem Solving a. Reading b. Research c. Written Examination d. Assignment Solving and Documentation

40 hours

Method of Assessment

Part-A

Examination [50% Weightage]

1. Presentation on a specified topic............................................................. (10%)

2. Student Performance on laboratory tests................................................ (10%)

3. Written Examination.............................................................................. (30%)

Part B

Assignment [50% Weightage]

Students are required to submit a word processed assignment report.

Both written examination scripts and assignment reports will be double marked.

Assessment

Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4

Part A X X X

Part B X X X X

Re-assessment

A minimum of 40 % marks in the written examination and a minimum of 40% marks in the assignment are required for a pass in the module. A student failing in any one of the components or both is considered as FAIL in the module. A failed student is required to retake the module at the next opportunity. A maximum of 3 attempts including the original are allowed.

Date of Last Amendment

November 2011

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3. MODULE RESOURCES

Essential Reading

1. Module Notes

Recommended Reading

Books

1. Sklar B. (2001) Digital Communications: Fundamentals and Applications. 2nd edition, Prentice Hall. 2. Proakis J. G. (2001) Digital Communications. 4th edition, McGraw-Hill. 3. Sayood K. (2005) Introduction to Data Compression. 3rd edition, Morgan Kaufmann Publishers. 4. Schiller J. (2003) Mobile Communication. 2nd edition, Pearson Education. 5. Rappaport T. (2002) Wireless Communications: Principles and Practice. 2nd edition, New Jersey:

Prentice Hall. 6. Heine G. (1999) GSM Networks: Protocols, Terminology and Implementation, Artech House. 7. Redl S. H, Weber M. K, and Oliphant M. W. (1999) An Introduction to GSM, Artech House. 8. El-Rabbany A. (2002) Introduction to GPS: The Global Positioning System, Artech House.

Journals

1. IEEE Transactions on Communications

Magazines

1. IEEE Communication Magazine

Internet Sites

1. http://archive.nlm.nih.gov (accessed on 18th January 2012)

Laboratory

Hardware: PCs, Blackfin 533 processor, WLAN, GPS Software: MATLAB/SIMULINK, ADS Software Manual: MATLAB/SIMULINK, ADS

4. MODULE ORGANISATION

Module Leader

Name Chandan N.

Room B402-15

Telephone number +91-80-49065555-2319

E-mail chandan@msrsas.org

Date and Time of Examination

As per time table

Subject Quality and Approval Information

Subject Quality Group / Subject Board Computer Engineering

Subject Assessment Board Postgraduate Engineering and Management Programmes

Shortened title EComm

Date of approval by MARP November 2011