Analogue Communication and Propagation (H6107)
Analogue Communication and Propagation
Module H6107
Module details for 2021/22.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Pre-Requisite
Electronic Circuit & Systems Design
Engineering Mathematics 2
Engineering Maths 1A
Engineering Maths 1B
Module Outline
Analogue Communication and Propagation provides the students with an introduction to electromagnetic signal propagation in different media. The topics introduced in this module have applications in many areas of electrical and electronics engineering such as wired and wireless communications, , antenna design, satellite systems, radars, electrical power transmission, and integrated circuit design, to name a few. This module places a particular emphasis on communications related applications.
The module will start with basics of the theory of electromagnetics, and then move on to wave propagation in vacuum and in transmission lines, consider wave propagation in the atmosphere especially in conjunction with wireless radio transmission and satellite communication systems and their link budgets. The physical sources and statistical properties of noise in a communication system will be investigated and analytical tools for noise analysis are going to be explored. Finally an introduction to different types antennas and basic receiver structures for wireless communication systems will be provided.
AHEP4 Learning Outcomes
C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C12, C13, M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M7, M12, M13
Library
Kraus, J.D. and Fleisch Electromagnetics with applications 5th ed, McGraw-Hill, 007289969-7
Ulaby, FT. Fundamentals of Applied Electromagnetics 5th Ed, Prentice-Hall 2006, 013241326-4
Roddy, D. and Coolen, J. Electronic Communications 4th ed., Prentice-Hall 1995, ISBN-10: 013312083X ISBN-13: 978-0133120837
Module learning outcomes
Apply the physics of electric and magnetic fields to wave propagation in free space and on transmission lines
Determine the power requirements and transmission range of communication systems operating at microwave frequencies
Apply the principles of operation and design of antennas at various frequencies
Demonstrate understanding of factors affecting the performance of communication systems
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 2 Assessment | 80.00% |
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Problem Set | T2 Week 11 | 50.00% |
| Problem Set | T2 Week 6 | 50.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Laboratory | 2 hours | 00000001010 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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