Course: Radio-Communication Systems

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Course title Radio-Communication Systems
Course code KERS/NRKSN
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 7
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Zálabský Tomáš, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Radio communication system 2. Receivers ? concept, functions, properties ? noise figure and noise temperature 3. Receivers ? linear and nonlinear distortion ? causes, consequences, correction 4. Receivers ? frequency conversion, oscillators 5. Receivers ? demodulation AM, FM PM 6. Duplexers ? frequency, time, non-reciprocal ? properties and their construction 7. Transmitters ? structure, modulators 8. Transmitters ? power amplifiers, implementation of high-power high-frequency amplifiers 9. Transmitters ? nonlinear distortion and methods of its suppression 10. DDS ? principles, circuit solutions 11. SDR ? types, structure, receiver 12. SDR ? selected receiver and transmitter blocks, transmitter, nonlinear distortion correction, digital predistortion

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Laboratory work
  • Preparation for an exam - 30 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 75 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 15 hours per semester
  • Contact teaching - 30 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course is focused on architecture, principles of operation and components of the radio communication chain. In the first part, students will analyze in detail the function of radio receivers, especially its concepts and properties, linear and nonlinear distortion, the properties of oscillators that are used in the receiver block, as well as the principle of basic demodulation. The next part is devoted to the transmitter block, especially its structure and properties, the implementation of the power output stage and nonlinear distortion and its suppression. The last part is focused on software-defined radio, its structure, distortion correction and digital pre-distortion.
After completing the course, the student knows the architecture and elements of the receiving part of the communication chain, can analyze and process signals of radio systems using modern SDR equipment.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of the basics of physics and principles of signal processing.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Written examination

Credit: - attendance at exercises, - submission of protocols from laboratory exercises, confirmation by the teacher, - submission of the results of computer exercises, confirmation by the teacher. Exam: The exam consists of a written and an oral part. The student receives at least 2 topics from the published list of questions for the exam. The degree of understanding and ability to apply knowledge is evaluated.
Recommended literature
  • Bezoušek, P., Šedivý, P. Radarová technika. Praha: ČVUT, 2004. ISBN 80-01-03036-9.
  • Pokorný, M. Základy techniky radiové komunikace. Ostrava: Ostravská univerzita, 2006. ISBN 80-7368-155-2.
  • Skalický, P. Číslicové systémy v radiotechnice. Praha: Vydavatelství ČVUT, 2004.
  • Syrovátka, B. Radiové vysílače a přijímače. Praha: Vydavatelství ČVUT, 2005. ISBN 80-01-03236-1.
  • Zálabský, T. Elektronická opora k předmětu: Technika rádiových komunikačních systémů. 2024.
  • Žalud, V., Dobeš, J. Moderní radiotechnika. Praha, 2006. ISBN 80-7300-132-2.
  • Žalud, V. Základy radioelektroniky. Praha: České vysoké učení technické, 1992. ISBN 80-01-00874-6.


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