Exercise – Chapter 3 deadline date: 21/05/2023

1- What is the wavelength λ of the radio signal for

(a) a 100-MHz FM radio and
(b) a 10-GHz microwave radio relay system?
2- Compare digital telecommunications technology with analog technology and list the most
important advantages of digital technology.
3- What are the main three phases of PCM encoding (A/D conversion)?
Explain how they are performed.
4- The input power of an amplifier is 2 mW and output power is 1W. What are the power
levels (dBm) at the input and output and what is the gain of the amplifier in decibels.
5- The input power of a 40-km cable system is 2W (power at the beginning of the cable). An
amplifier with a 64-dB gain is installed 24 km from the input. Define the signal power
level, dBm, and absolute power at (a) the input of the amplifier and (b) the output of the
system. The attenuation of the cable is 2.5 dB/km.

6- Explain the meaning and purpose of the decibel units dB, dBm, and dBm0.