Course Title: Digital & Wireless Communication L T P/ SW/F TOTAL CREDIT

Course Code: ECE601 S W UNITS

Credit Units: 4
3 1 0 0 4
Level: PG

Course Objectives:
The purpose of this course is to provide a thorough knowledge of digital communications systems & basics of wireless mobile services. An in depth study of
various digital modulation techniques, spread spectrum techniques, and information theory, mobile antennas, interference reduction, handoffs and cellular
system design is provided in this course

Prerequisites:
Analog communication & basics of Digital Communication

Course Contents:
Weightage (%)
Module I Signal design for band limited channel and Equalization 20%

Introduction to digital communication, Design of band limited signals for no ISI and with controlled ISI, data detection for controlled ISI,
Adaptive equalization, Linear Equalization, Nonlinear Equalization, decision feedback equalization, RAKE receiver, Maximum likelihood
sequence estimation (MLSE) equalization
Module II Digital communications through fading multi path channels & Optimum receivers for AWGN channels 20%

Characterization of fading multipath channels, effect of signal characteristics and the choice of channel model, diversity techniques for fading
multipath channels, digital signaling over a frequency selective and slowly fading channels, coded waveforms for fading channels,
Optimum receiver for signals corrupted by AWGN, Performance of the optimum receiver for memory less modulation, optimum receiver for
CPM signal and for signals with random phase in AWGN channel.
Module III Introduction To Wireless mobile communication 20%

A basic cellular system, performance criteria, operation of cellular systems, planning a cellular system, overview of generations of cellular
systems, Elements of Cellular Radio Systems Design and interference, frequency reuse concept, co-channel interference reduction factor,
desired cell splitting, and umbrella pattern effect, co-channel measurement design of antenna system, antenna parameter and their effects,
Channel assignment strategies
Module IV Handoffs, dropped calls and operational techniques 20%
Value of implementing handoffs,initiation of a handoff,types of handoff and their characteristics,delaying a handoff, forced handoffs,
queuing of handoffs,power-difference handoffs, mobile assisted handoff and soft handoff, cell-site handoff only, intersystem handoff,
introduction to dropped call rate,formula of dropped call rate, finding the values of δ and μ,adjusting the parameters of a system,coverage-
hole filler,leaky feeder,cell splitting, small cells,narrow beam, separation between highway cell sites,

Module V Overview of mobile radio communication 20%

WLL architecture and technology, Bluetooth,Wi-Max,Adhoc Networks. Introduction to GSM and CDMA, GSM: architecture,
channels,GPRS.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Outcome 1: Students will be able to analyze band limited signals and apply various equilazation techniques.

Outcome 2: Students will be able to understand various fading channel models and design optimum receivers.

Outcome3: By the end of the programme, students will be able to apply this knowledge to analyze wireless communication systems.

Outcome4: Students can apply design fundamentals of digital communication in cellular technology.

Pedagogy for Course Delivery:

The class will be taught using theory and case based method. In addition to assigning the case studies, the course instructor will spend considerable time in
understanding the concept of innovation through the eyes of the consumer. The instructor will cover the ways to think innovatively liberally using thinking
techniques.

Assessment/ Examination Scheme:

Theory L/T (%) Lab/Practical/Studio (%) Total

100% NA 100%

Theory Assessment (L&T):

Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment End Term Examination

Components (Drop
down)
Mid-Term Exam Assignment S/Q/V Attendance

Weightage (%)
10% 7% 8% 5% 70%

Text & References:

John G.Proakis: Digital Communications.
Bernard Sklar: Digital Communications.
Simon Haykin: Communication System, Wiley eastern Ltd. Ed. 1998.
Mobile Cellular Telecommunications; 2nd ed.; William, C Y Lee McGraw Hill
Mobile wireless communications; Mischa Schwartz, Cambridge University press, UK, 2005.