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Course Objectives: The course will involve understanding the basic methods and theory related to design of analog systems and circuitry intended to be used for that purpose. Providing to students the basic concepts and the fundamentals about analog design.

Topical Outline:

1. Communications systems: introduction
2. Signal, analysis and transmission
3. Antennas
4. Modulation
5. Demodulation
6. Pulses
7. Multichannels
8. Active components and RF small signal circuitry
9. Power amplifiers
10. Transmitters and receivers

Grading (tentative):

• Homework and special works: 25%
• Labs reports: 25%
• Examinations (Partial examinations: 75%, Final examination: 25%): 50%

Prerequisites:
Communication systems. It is supposed that the student possesses knowlegde of linear algebra, linear systems modeling, integro-differential equations and electric circuits basics with a level of mathematical sophistication programming experience.

Scheduling: This course is offered in spring period, further organization with all students will set up the final scheduling.

Downloadable material:

• Slides for week1
• Slides for week2
• Slides for week3
• Slides for week4
• Slides for week5
• Slides for week6
• Slides for week7
• Slides for week8
• Slides for week9
• Slides for week10
• Slides for week11
• Slides for week12
• Slides for week13
• Exam and assignation
• Slides for week15
• Slides for week16
• Slides for week17
• Slides for week18
• Lab1 for week20
• Lab2 for week21
• Lab3 for week22

Office Hours: Talk to me after class or email me in order to set up an appointment.

Textbook:

• B.P. Lathi, Signal processing and linear systems, Oxford University Press, USA, 2000.
• B.P. Lathi, Modern Digital and Analog Communication Systems, 3rd Edition, Oxford Univesrity Press, USA, 1998.
• Ian Hickman, Practical Radio-Frequency Handbook, 3rd Edition, Newnes, GB, 2002.

course e-mail: analog@brianmgc.i8.com