2022/23 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
ELEC5333M Wireless Communications Systems Design
15 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: Dr. Nutapong Somjit
Email: n.somjit@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2022/23
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
This module explores the principles which govern physical layer of modern wireless communications systems, including the software tools needed to design and evaluate the systems and sub-systems which form a wireless communications system.Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Identify the RF and microwave signals and devices within a communication system chain.
2. Explain the interactions between the functional blocks within a communications system, and how RF and non-RF component/parameter/system designs interact.
3. Explain how distortion and spectral regrowth can affect system performance.
4. Discuss the role of radio propagation analysis and planning in the deployment of communications systems.
5. Use mathematical methods and CAD tools to analyse the performance of a microwave communications link.
6. Discuss the process of specification-capture for a communications system.
7. Explain the physical limitations and practical trade-offs necessary in the design of a digital radio network.
Syllabus
Topics may include, but are not limited to:
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 |
| Laboratory | 5 | 2.00 | 10.00 |
| Lecture | 11 | 2.00 | 22.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 40.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 78.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 32.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
Students are expected to use private study time to consolidate their understanding of course materials, to undertake preparatory work for seminars, workshops, tutorials, examples classes and practical classes, and also to prepare for in-course and summative assessments.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Students studying ELEC modules will receive formative feedback in a variety of ways, including the use of self-test quizzes on Minerva, practice questions/worked examples and (where appropriate) through verbal interaction with teaching staff and/or post-graduate demonstrators.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| In-course Assessment | Lab report | 30.00 |
| In-course Assessment | Design assignment (mini-project) | 30.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 60.00 | |
Resits for ELEC and XJEL modules are subject to the School's Resit Policy and the Code of Practice on Assessment (CoPA), which are available on Minerva. Students should be aware that, for some modules, a resit may only be conducted on an internal basis (with tuition) in the next academic session.
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 40.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 40.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
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