NEAR EAST UNIVERSITY
ECC008 Signals and Systems Assignment
Submission date: 26/10/2023 at 2 pm in class.
Assignment Title: Understanding Signal Energy and Power
Objective: The objective of this assignment is to assess your understanding of signal energy
and power in the context of electrical engineering and signal processing. You will be required
to solve numerical problems and provide explanations for various concepts related to signal
energy and power.
Instructions:
1. Introduction to Signal Energy and Power (10 points)
Write a brief introduction (1-2 paragraphs) explaining the significance of signal energy and
power in the field of electrical engineering and signal processing.
2. Signal Energy Calculation (20 points)
You are provided with a continuous-time signal x(t) defined as:
x(t) = 2cos(2π*1000t) + 3sin(2π*2000t) for 0 ≤ t ≤ 0.002 seconds.
a. Calculate the signal energy E_x over the given time interval.
b. Provide step-by-step calculations and explain the process.
3. Signal Power Calculation (20 points)
Consider a discrete-time signal y[n] defined as:
y[n] = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5} for 0 ≤ n ≤ 4
a. Calculate the signal power P_y.
b. Explain how the calculation differs for discrete-time signals compared to continuoustime signals.
4. Signal Classification (15 points)
Explain the key differences between energy signals and power signals. Provide examples
of each type of signal and discuss their practical applications.
5. Signal Energy and Power in Real-world Scenarios (15 points)
Discuss how the understanding of signal energy and power is relevant in real-world
applications such as wireless communications, audio processing, and image processing.
6. Conclusion (20 points)
Summarize the main takeaways from this assignment and reiterate the importance of
understanding signal energy and power in electrical engineering and signal processing.
Submission Guidelines:
Prepare your assignment in a well-organized document (e.g., Microsoft Word or PDF).
Include clear and concise explanations for all calculations and concepts.
Use appropriate units and notation in your calculations.
Submit your assignment by [insert submission method and deadline].
Grading Rubric:
Correctness of calculations and explanations.
Clarity of explanations and understanding of concepts.
Application of signal energy and power in real-world scenarios.
This assignment will test students' knowledge of signal energy and power and their ability
to apply these concepts to real-world scenarios, making it a comprehensive assessment of
their understanding of this important topic in electrical engineering and signal processing.