2017/18 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
ELEC5442M Digital Signal Processing for Communications
15 creditsClass Size: 60
Module manager: Dr D.C. McLernon
Email: d.c.mclernon@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to: Understand the fundamental principles of digital signal processing; Discuss a large number of applications of DSP in communications, including important parameters, limitations, etc.; Use the mathematical theories of DSP for both analysis and design; Use DSP to process signals that derive from random processes; Discuss advantages/disadvantages of various DSP implementations; Understand how DSP algorithms can enhance the performance of cellular mobile radio.Syllabus
Brief history of DSP and advantages of modern DSP applications. The sampling theorem, analogue-to-digital conversion, quantisation and limitations of DSP. Discrete-time signals and systems, linear convolution, linear difference equations (LDEs) and system frequency response. Discrete-Time Fourier Transform (DTFT), Z-transform, system pole/zero plots and stability analysis. Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) and its relationship to circular convolution/OFDM/fast linear convolution/spectral analysis. The Fast Fourier Transform (FFT). Introduction to discrete-time modelling, digital filter design, random processes and adaptive signal processing. Case studies taken from: wireless channel estimation/equalisation, linear predictive coding for speech compression, interpolation/decimation/multirate structures, MIMO signal processing applications, quadrature DSP, direction of arrival (DoA) estimation, software defined radio (SDR) and DSP applied to music.
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 |
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
In-course Assessment | 1 x in-semester test/assignment | 30.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30.00 |
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Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 3 hr | 70.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 70.00 |
Re-sits for ELEC modules are subject to the rules in the School’s Code of Practice on Assessment. Students should be aware that, for some modules, a re-sit may only be conducted on an internal basis (with tuition) in the next academic session.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 26/04/2017
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