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DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING I MSC

Course code Modules Prerequisite course(s) Teaching staff (the first has overall responsibility) Approximate size of class 1CGS 1 none Dr. M A Hersh (telephone 4906; email M.Hersh) Dr E McGookin (telephone 6023, Email E.Mcgookin) 25 students Description of course Aims To introduce the basic concepts and techniques of digital signal processing (DSP) and to demonstrate some interesting and useful practical applications of DSP. To provide practical experience in using DSP software in analysis and design of DSP systems and algorithms. Objectives Understanding Discrete time signals as lists of numbers; how mathematical techniques can be used to process these lists in various ways to achieve a desired task. How such mathematical equations relate to signal processing functions. The practical implementation of DSP algorithms. Knowledge The course will provide a grounding in the discrete mathematical tools, transforms, and algorithms used in DSP. The course will also show how these tools can be used to build working DSP systems, and how to use CAD and simulation software packages in the design and analysis of DSP algorithms. The practical application of the tools and techniques will be illustrated with reference to some modern systems that employ DSP techniques. Skills (a) Ability to use difference equations, signal transforms, spectral analysis and statistical techniques to analyse/design DSP systems and algorithms. (b) Ability to use software tools and CAD packages to design and/or simulate DSP systems. 1. Introduction to DSP 7 hours including practical work: 1 assignment Syllabus Sampling and representation of discrete signals and systems. Amplitude and time quantisation. Difference equations. Impulse, frequency and phase responses. Introduction to DSP simulation software on the PC. Discussions of some applications of DSP. 2. The DFT and Z Transforms 6 hours including practical work: 1 assignment Syllabus Properties and applications of transforms, with particular reference to DFT, Z transform and Fast Fourier Transform (FFT). Poles and zeroes. System stability. Limitations of the DFT. Applications of the Z transform. Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering

Course information 3. Digital Hearing Aids 7 hours, including practical work: 1 assignment. Analogue and digital hearing aid systems. Application of DSP in hearing aids. Spectral contrast enhancement. Application of DSP algorithms.

4. Digital Filters 2 lectures and 1 assignment Syllabus FIR and IIR digital filter structures. Properties of FIR/IIR structures. Overview of some design techniques for digital filters. CAD packages. Frequency transformations from prototype filters. Sources of error in filter design. 5. Multi-rate Signal Processing 1 lecture and 1 assignment Syllabus Integer sampling rate conversion. Interpolation and decimation filters. Multi-stage implementations. Sampling rate conversion by an arbitrary factor. Applications of multi-rate signal processing in telecommunications. 6. Random Signal Processing 2 lectures and 1 assignment Syllabus Statistical measures of random signals. Power spectral density. Measurement of the power spectral density. Applications of random signal processing in RADAR and SONAR systems. 7. Assignments 4 assignments are to be submitted. Syllabus Practical assignments are an integral part of this course, accounting for 60% of the final assessment. These assignments will generally involve using special purpose DSP software tools and commercial packages to illustrate lecture concepts, answer set problems, and assist in design exercises. Each assignment will require a report to be prepared and submitted for assessment. The details of each assignment and the submission deadlines will be given during the course.

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Course information Recommended books Title, edition Publisher Year ISBN Cost Code Digital Signal Macmillan 1992 002396815X 30 B Processing Digital Signal Addison1993 020154413X 20 C Processing: a Practical Wesley Approach D DeFatta, J Digital Signal ProcWiley 1988 0471637653 16 C Lucas and W essing: a System Hodgkiss Design Approach S. K. Mitra Digital Signal B McGraw- 2001 007118175X Processing: A Hill Computer Based Approach Codes : A = compulsory; B = strongly recommended; C = recommended; D = wider reading. Study times Type Assignments Lectures/Tutorials Self study Report Writing Details 2.5 hours per week 1.5 hours per week 4 hours per week 4 hours per week Authors J Proakis and D Manolakis E Ifeachor and B Jervi

These times are a rough estimate of the work required outside formal classes by a typical student. There will be wide variations between individuals, but you will run a grave risk of failure if you spend significantly less time on this course than these guidelines suggest. Assessment % 60 40 Type Practical assignments Degree examination Details See section 7 above 3 hour paper.

The degree examination is held in week 11; no resit is available.

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