Catalog Description: Introduction to the basic principles of the design and analysis of modern digital communication systems. Topics include source coding; channel coding; baseband and passband modulation techniques; receiver design; channel equalization; information theoretic techniques; block, convolutional, and trellis coding techniques; multiuser communications and spread spectrum; multi-carrier techniques and FDM; carrier and symbol synchronization. Applications to design of digital telephone modems, compact disks, and digital wireless communication systems are illustrated. The concepts are illustrated by a sequence of MATLAB exercises.

Units: 4

Also Offered As: ELENG 224A

Related Areas:

• Information, Data, Network, and Communication Sciences (IDNCS)

Prerequisites: EL ENG 120 and EL ENG 126.

Formats:
Fall: 4 hours of lecture and 1 hour of discussion per week
Spring: 4 hours of lecture and 1 hour of discussion per week

Grading Basis: Student Option

Final Exam Status: No

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Class Schedule (Fall 2026):
EE 121/224A – MoWe 14:00-15:29, Cory 540AB – Miki Lustig

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