ELE4242

Communication systems 2

B Lithgow

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

Objectives To study telecommunication networks and fibre optic communication systems.

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