EE4-04 Advanced Data Communication

Lecturer(s): Dr Mustafa Gurcan

Aims:
This course provides students with a comprehensive treatment of the theory and design of advanced data communications and illustrates its application in environments ranging from the internet to mobile networks and satellite networks.

Learning Outcomes:


Syllabus:
Data transmission systems; elements of the system, the source, shaping filters and modulation systems and demodulation techniques. Maximum Likelihood detection and and MAP algorithm. Equalization: Linear Equalisers,Decision Feedback Equalisers. Multi tone modulation (ADSL and OFDM)and rate adaptive and margin adaptive discrete bit loading algorithms. High Speed Downlink Packet Access schemes for 3rd generation mobile radio networks.

We use a book written by J. Cioffi which is entitled "Signal Processing and Detection". We use chapters 1, 3 and 5. The book is mainly an advanced data communications book.



Assessment:
One 3-hour exam in April/May

Coursework contribution: 25%

Term: Autumn

Closed or Open Book (end of year exam): Closed

Coursework Requirement
         To be announced

Oral Exam Required (as final assessment): N/A

Prerequisite: None required

Course Homepage: https://intranet.ee.ic.ac.uk/electricalengineering/intrnl/docs/list.aspx?co
urse=L14040