2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
ELEC5333M Wireless Communications Systems Design
15 creditsClass Size: 150
Module manager: Dr N Somjit
Email: n.somjit@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:1. identify the functions of various parts in a communication system chain where one has to deal with r.f. and microwave signals/devices;
2. appreciate the physical limitations in a practical design;
3. understand how distortion and spectral regrowth can affect system performance;
4. analyse the overall performance of a microwave communications link;
5. explain the interactions of the various blocks within a communications system, and how r.f. and non-r.f. component/parameter/system designs interact and affect each other's performance;
6. appreciate the process of communications system specification-capture in the context of requirements provided by end users who are not necessarily fluent in communication disciplines;
7. understand the role of radio propogation analysis and planning in the deployment of communications systems;
8. appreciate the practical trade-offs and design decisions typically made in a deployment of a real digital radio network.
Syllabus
- introduction to microwave communication systems;
- link budget;
- RF subsystems;
- system modelling;
- modulation formats and impact on circuit design;
- distortion and spectral regrowth;
- direct and heterodyne conversion;
- RFICs;
- sub-system characterisation;
- system noise figure analysis;
- impact of RF/microwave component design on wireless communication system performance;
- radio propogation analysis as a system planning tool;
- communications system architecture hardware anaysis as a design study;
- delivering complete communications systems in the real-world.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 20 | 1.00 | 20.00 |
| Private study hours | 130.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 20.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
2 hours reading per lecture: 40 hours;2 hours problems solving per lecture, from problem sheets: 40 hours;
1.5 hours preparation per tutorial: 6 hours;
46 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- There will be an in-semester test/assignment (contributing to 20% of the module marks) to monitor student progress.- This will be marked, and the marks returned to the students. Feedback will be given on this assignment.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Case Study | 1 x in-semester test/assignment | 25.00 |
| In-course Assessment | CAD reports | 25.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 3 hr | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 17/08/2015
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