Syllabus: Characterizing noise, digital modulation, demodulation, signal space methods, channel models, bit error rate, equalization, wireless channels, multiantenna systems, coding and modulation, spread spectrum, and orthogonal frequency modulation.
Prerequisite: ECE 361 or ECE 459.
Topical
prerequisites: Undergraduate digital communication and probability courses and some discrete-time signal processing background.
Textbook: None.
Suggested reading (references reserved in Grainger Library):
U. Madhow Fundamentals of Digital Communication, Cambridge University Press, 2008.
J. M. Wozencraft and I. M. Jacobs, Principles of Communication Engineering, Wiley, 1965.
A. Lapidoth A Foundation in Digital Communication, Cambridge University Press, 2009. (Also see the following links for a pdf copy of the book and related videos )
J. G. Proakis, Digital Communications, 4th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2001
R. E. Blahut, Digital Transmission of Information, Addison-Wesley, 1990.
Exams, homework, grading, etc.:
- Homework (H) problems will be assigned on a (approx.) fortnightly basis. Collaboration on the homework is permitted, however each student must write and submit independent solutions. Homework is due within the first 5 minutes of the class period on the due date. No late homework will be accepted (unless an extension is granted in advance by the instructor).
- There will be two mid-term exams and a final project. The first midterm exam (M1) will be held in the beginning of October, and the second midterm exam (M2) will be held end of November. Details of the final project (F) will be given to you early in the semester.
- You may bring one sheet of notes to the first exam, and two to the second exam. You may use both sides of the sheets, the sheets are to be standard US or European size with font size 10 or larger printing (or similar handwriting size). The examinations are closed book otherwise. Calculators, laptop computers, tables of integrals, etc. are not permitted.
- Your course grade will be determined by your performance in the H, M1, M2 and F, according to the formula:
Score = .15H + max{.25M1 + .25M2 + .35F, .25M1 + .15M2 + .45F, .15M1 + .25M2 + .45F},
where H, M1, M2 and F are normalized to 100.
- Running scores for ECE 562 will be maintained on the Illinois Compass system (blue stem password required).