Anders Västberg
Syllabus: Advanced Communication Systems, v1.3
Course IK2506, 7.5 HEC
Aims
Give the student the ability to analyze the design parameters of a communication system. That
means that the student should be able to:
• Explain the system structure of analogue and digital communication systems
• Use mathematical tools to analyse the performance of communication systems
• Use probability theory and stochastic processes in communication system applications.
Syllabus
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Probability theory and stochastic processes
Random signals and noise
Analogue and Digital Transmission
Digital Techniques for Analogue Messages and Networks
Requirements
Passed Written Exam
Passed Problem Assignments
TEN1:
INL1:
6 HEC
1.5 HEC
Grade: A-F
Grade: P/F
Prerequisites
30 HEC Worth of Courses in Mathematics
Required reading
Carlson, B., P.B. Crilly, J.C. Rutledge, Communication Systems, McGraw Hill, 2002.
Course Information
Teaching Methods of the Course
The course consists of lectures, tutorials and problem assignments. The lectures present the theory of
the course while the tutorials are focused on problem solving and allow more time for questions. The
lectures give a general overview of the course; however certain parts of the course must be studied on
your own. The problem assignments will give an opportunity to practice the new knowledge of
communication systems and to get experience of solving advanced problems using mathematical tools.
Requirements for the problem assignments
• The solution (including any matlab or mathematica files) should be handed in before the
deadline. Solutions should be presented in a neat and easily readable manner otherwise they
will be returned to the student.
• Late submissions will be marked after the course have finished.
Grading Criterias
The course consists of two requirements, Problem Assignments INL1, 1.5 credits and Written Exam
TEN1, 6 credits. INL1 is graded P/F and TEN1 is graded A-F. The grade for the whole course is given
by the grade of the exam.
Exam
For date and time see: http://www.kth.se/student/schema
Teacher, Course responsible and examiner
Anders Västberg
Svante Signell
08/790 44 55
08/790 41 46
vastberg@kth.se Course responsible, examiner och teacher.
srs@kth.se Teacher
Course Information on the Web
Current information URL:
http://www.kth.se/student/program-kurser/kurshemsidor
Important, Remember Receipt!
Please see to that you get a receipt of every passed assignment, in order to verify that you pass the
INL1 part.
Detailed Course Planning
The course consists of 12 lectures of two hours each and 12 tutorials of two hours each. Every
teaching hour is 45 minutes.
Suggested problems: Each section has problems associated with them, e.g. 3.1-3 is associated with
section 3.1. Problems with * has answers in the back of the book. Problems with double crosses are
difficult problems. Most problems are repeated a few times, e.g. 3.1-1, 3.1-2, 3.1-3, 3-1.4.
When you choose problems start to look at problems that are associated with the section you are
currently studying. Begin with the problems that have answers *. Then start with the rest of the
problems. If problem types are repeated, solve just one of those. If you find the topic difficult, you can
go back and try to solve more of them. Finish with the difficult ones (the ones with double crosses).
The parts marked with a * below are optional (required for high grades).
F1, O1 Introduction and overview of the course; Signals and Spectra
Relevant learning objectives on page 18: 1-12.
Reading instructions: Carlson, B., et. al.: Chapter 1, 2
F2, O2 Signal Transmission and Filtering
Relevant learning objectives on page 76: 1-4, 6, 8-10, 12, 14.
Reading instructions: Carlson, B., et. al.:
Sections 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 (not Fiber Optics and Radio Transmission), 3.4*, 3.6*
F3, O3 Linear CW Modulation
Relevant learning objectives on page 142: 1-4
Reading instructions: Carlson, B., et. al.: Chapter 4.1, 4.2, 4.3*, 4.4*, 4.5*
F4, O4 Exponential CW Modulation
Relevant learning objectives on page 184: 1-4.
Reading instructions: Carlson, B., et. al.: Chapter 5.1, 5.2, 5.3*
F5, O5 Sampling and Pulse Modulation
Relevant learning objectives on page 232: 1-5.
Reading instructions: Carlson, B., et. al.: Chapter 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 (not PPM spectral analysis)
F6, O6 Analog Communication Systems
Relevant learning objectives on page 258: 1-5,7-8.
Reading instructions: Carlson, B., et. al.: Chapter 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 (not Scanning Spectrum Analyzers)
F7; O7 Probability and Random Variables
Relevant learning objectives on page 312:1-7.
Reading instructions: Carlson, B., et. al.: Chapter 8.1-8.4 (Bivariate Gaussian Distribution*; not
Characteristic Functions)
F8, O8 Random Signals and Noise
Relevant learning objectives on page 352: 1-8.
Reading instructions: Carlson, B., et. al.: Chapter 9.1-9.4 (not System Measurements Using White
Noise), 9.5* Baseband Pulse Transmission with Noise (basic knowledge)
F9, O9 Noise in Analog Modulation Systems
Relevant learning objectives on page 398:
Reading instructions: Carlson, B., et. al.: Chapter 10.1-10.4, 10.5*, 10.6 (not Correlation Functions
and Threshold Extension by FM feedback)
F10, O10 Baseband Digital Transmission
Relevant learning objectives on page 436:.
Reading instructions: Carlson, B., et. al.: Chapter 11 (Spectrum Shaping by Precoding*; not Optimum
Terminal Filters, Equalization and Correlative Coding)
F11, O11 Digitization Techniques for Analog Messages and Networks
Relevant learning objectives on page 494:
Reading instructions: Carlson, B., et. al.: Chapter 12.1-12.5 (not Integrated Services Digital Network
to the chapter end)
F12, O12 Overview of Coding
Relevant learning objectives on page 548:
Relevant learning objectives on page 612:
Reading instructions: Carlson, B., et. al.: Chapter 13*, 16*