Course: Introduction to Telecommunications

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Course title Introduction to Telecommunications
Course code KEI/UST
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Stifter Jiří, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Hloušek Petr, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Linhart Richard, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Veřtát Ivo, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Communication channel, general scheme of communication system - examples of real systems, energy x information transmission, channel capacity 2. Transmission quantities in communication technology, basic acoustic quantities, properties of human hearing. 3. Human speech, sound / music signal, attenuation / linear distortion, nonlinear distortion, electroacoustic transducers. 4. Analog modulation amplitude, phase, frequency, discrete modulation pulse amplitude, position, width. 5. Transmission of digital signals over a communication channel, line codes, basic digital modulation, modulation, transmission rate, real transmission channel limitation, channel capacity theorem. 6. Digitization of analog signals, sampling, quantization, coding, PCM, PCM multiplex systems. 7. Optical communications - part 1 Communication metallic lines - summary of basic knowledge, substitute model, basic quantities, current use. Optical communication systems The nature of optical radiation, basic quantities. Block diagram of optical communication system, used transmission environments. Manufacture of optical fibers, optical cables. Light propagation in optical fibers, types of optical fibers. 8. Optical communications - part 2 Properties of optical fibers - attenuation, dispersion. Fiber optic splicing. Sources and detectors of optical radiation, modulation of optical radiation. WDM system, FTTx optical access networks. 9. Communication channel sharing Deterministic systems FDM, TDM, CDM, SDM Statistical systems ALOHA, CDM, Duplex, simplex Merging circuits, messages Dissemination of information through space and guidance Propagation velocity, shortening factor, wavelength, energy Propagation of electromagnetic waves, regularities of propagation Antennas, dipole, monopole, YAGI, LP, power supply, adaptation Use of frequency spectrum for electronic communications 10. Radio receivers Topology, directly and indirectly amplifying the receiver Sensitivity, selectivity Mixer, filters AM and FM demodulators Auxiliary systems of AVC, AFC receivers Stereo FM receiver - an example of an analog system 11. Mobile communication systems History of mobile communications Network topology, cellular network Signal processing, compression, security, channel sharing voice and data transmission GSM, EDGE, 3G UMTS, 4G LTE, 5G systems GSM - an example of a digital system 12. Satellite systems History of satellite systems Location and use of satellites, LEO, MEO, GEO Energy balance of satellite link and propagation time Examples of satellite communication systems, ASTRA, INMARSAT, IRIDIUM positioning principle, Doppler and rangefinder systems GPS, GALILEO, CDMA, Spread spectrum modulation Digital television History of TV, analog television, principle of raster image transmission, Signal compression JPEG, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, MP3 Digital television DVB-T, DVB-S, DVB-C, SFN

Learning activities and teaching methods
Seminar classes, Lecture
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for laboratory testing; outcome analysis (1-8) - 5 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 30 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 39 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
describe basics of electronics, circuit theory and of electromagnetic field theory
use the basic mathematical and physical apparatus
describe an electrical circuit based on the theory of circuits
characterize at a basic level the behaviour of the electromagnetic field
explain basics of electronics circuits
Skills
explain the function electronic circuits
implement simple electronic circuits
calculate the parameters of electrical circuits
apply the laws of theoretical electrical engineering
Competences
N/A
N/A
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
characterize transmission quantities
describe the communication channel
explain analog modulation
describe the digitization of analog signals
describe the sharing of communication channels
explain the principle of a radio receiver
characterize mobile communication systems
explain the principle of digital television
characterize satellite systems
Skills
select baud rate
apply appropriate signal modulation
perform signal digitization
choose a suitable optical communication system
analyze the dissemination of information through the communication channel
apply appropriate positioning principles
Competences
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Skills
Lecture
Laboratory work
Seminar classes
Competences
Lecture
assessment methods
Knowledge
Combined exam
Test
Skills
Combined exam
Skills demonstration during practicum
Competences
Combined exam
Recommended literature
  • Národní kmitočtová tabulka : příloha k Jednotnému pravidlu č. 2/R/2000. Praha : NADATUR, 1999. ISBN 80-7270-002-2.
  • Český, Milan. Antény pro příjem rozhlasu a televize. Vyd. 1. Praha : SNTL, 1969.
  • Dobeš, Josef; Žalud, Václav. Moderní radiotechnika. Praha : BEN - technická literatura, 2006. ISBN 80-7300-132-2.
  • Prchal, Josef. Signály a soustavy. dotisk. Praha : ČVUT, 1986.
  • Svoboda, Jaroslav. Telekomunikační technika : průřezová učebnice pro odborná učiliště a střední školy. Díl 1, zprávy, signály, přenosová prostředí. 1. vyd. Praha : Hüthig & Beneš, 1998. ISBN 80-901936-3-3.
  • Žalud, V. Moderní radioelektronika. BEN, Praha, 2006. ISBN 80-7300-132-2.
  • Žalud, V. Multimediální přenosy signálů. ČVUT, Praha, 1995. ISBN 80-01-01338-3.
  • Žalud V. Multimediální přenosy signálů. ČVUT Praha, 1995. ISBN 80-01-01338-3.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Electrical Engineering Study plan (Version): Commercial Electrical Engineering (16) Category: Electrical engineering, telecommunication and IT 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter