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ELE4242

Communication systems 2

M Reid

4 points * 26 lecture hours, 26 laboratory hours * Second semester * Caulfield * Prerequisites: ELE3242

Objectives To study communication systems based on principles and techniques covered in prerequisites. Particular emphasis is placed on telecommunication networks and fibre optics.

Synopsis Telecommunication networks: services, equipment, signalling, switching, line characteristics, mobile telephony, modulation, multiplexing, Australian telecommunication networks. Optical fibre communication systems: fibre types, modes, transmission, modulation, multiplexing, signal degradation, optical sources and receivers and other applications.

Assessment Examination (3 hours): 80% * Continuous assessment and laboratory work: 20%

Prescribed texts

To be advised

Recommended texts

Green P E Jr Fibre optic networks Prentice-Hall, 1993

Hioki W Telecommunications 2nd edn, Prentice-Hall, 1995

Palais J C Fiber optic communications Prentice-Hall, 1992


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