Introduction
This unit builds on the concepts of data networks and digital electronics in the 2nd year of the course and adds numerous design techniques for communication equipment. Topics include mixed signal design, source encoding, small scale fading, data encoding, security and error correction. Students will design and build communication related hardware and learn the applicability of various technologies with regards to their history and current use with a focus on IoT.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Advanced Digital Communications |
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| Unit code | ENG740 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering |
| Discipline | Engineering |
| Coordinator | Benjamin Millar |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
1 | Select data encoding, security and error correction technologies for a communication system |
2 | Design communication equipment including IoT devices for use within a communication network |
3 | Build communication device prototypes for use in modern communication networks |
4 | Explain data encoding, security and error correction technologies with reference to their role within contemporary communications systems |
5 | Identify the advantages and disadvantages of contemporary and legacy technologies used in existing communication systems |
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
ENG749 Networking and Antennas
ENG746 Digital Electronics
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3 x 60 minute lectures weekly, 1 x 60 minute tutorial weekly, 3 x 180 minute practicals |
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| Assessment | AT1 - Design, build and test error correction hardware (10%) AT2 - Communication device history research assignment (10%) AT3 - Design, build and test a mixed signal circuit (15%) AT4 - Communication equipment design.(15%) AT5 - Exam (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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