EEL 4514L - Communications Laboratory

 

Catalog Description: (1 cr) Communication circuits and radio frequency instruments, devices and measurements.

Prerequisites: Electronics I, co-req Communication Systems and Components

Textbook: None.

Course Objective: To become familiar with RF test equipment; to give student ability to design and verify the performance of communication circuits.

Professional Component: 1 credit of Engineering Design

Relationship to Outcomes:  (To view how the outcomes of this course fit in with the curriculum, click here)

• EE1 - knowledge of probability and statistics, including applications
• EE2 - knowledge of mathematics, basic and engineering sciences necessary to analyze and design complex systems
• EE3 - knowledge of advanced mathematics including linear algebra, complex variables and discrete mathematics
• a - an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
• b - an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
• c - an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
• e - an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
• g - an ability to communicate effectively
• h - the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
• i - a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
• k - an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

Class Schedule:  1 3-hour laboratory section

Topics:

• RF measuring equipment and components
• Impedance matching
• Transmission lines
• Sampling and pulse amplitude modulation
• Pulse code modulation
• Delta modulation
• Amplitude modulation and demodulation
• Superheterodyne AM receiver project
• Frequency modulation
• FM demodulation
• Communication systems analyzer

Course Committee:  Dr. Wong, Chair, Dr. Shea, Dr. O