ECE 146B - Digital Communication Theory and Techniques

Institution:

University of California-Santa Barbara

Subject:

Electrical Computer Engineering

Description:

Elements of source coding: quantization, pulse code modulation, delta modulation. Introduction to digital modulation over baseband and passband channels: linear modulation, Nyquist criterion for intersymbol interference avoidance, orthogonal modulation. Optimal reception of signals in Additive White Gaussian Noise: detection theory basics, signal space concepts, geometry of maximum likelihood receivers. Performance analysis of optimal receivers: error probability as a function of Eb/N0, union bound, nearest neighbors approximation. Link design: power-bandwidth tradeoffs, link budget analysis.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ucsb.edu

Phone Number:

(805) 893-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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