CCE 4101 - Communications Systems

Credits:   4 
Lectures/Tut.: 28 hrs 
Labs:  14 hrs 
Prerequisite: CCE 3102

Objective
Communication systems for the transmission of multi-media information.

Detailed Syllabus

• General considerations in the design of communication systems 

System capacity
Traffic load profiles
Trunking efficiency
Models for communication systems
Multiple access techniques and wireless protocols
Bandwidth requirements and spectrum utilisation

• The above concepts are illustrated by considering the following

Public mobile radio systems, TETRA
Cordless telephone systems, DECT, BlueTooth
Cellular telephone systems, GSM, CDMA
Cable UHF and satellite television
Strong devices: magnetic and optical media; DVE, CD-ROM
Cable and radio modems, ADSL, X-25

Assessment
Coursework - 10% 
Exam - 90%