College of Engineering

Document Course Code / Title

Course Outline ECE132/ Digital Communications
Date Effective: Supersedes dated:
November 2017 None

VISION CORE VALUES

A premier educational institution of higher learning, developing globally- G - God-loving

competitive and value-laden professionals and leaders instrumental to E - Excellence
community development and nation building. N - Nationalism
E - Environment Friendly
MISSION R - Responsible
O - Orderliness
As an institution of higher learning, PnC is committed to equip individuals with U - Unity
knowledge, skills and values that will enable them to achieve their professional S - Service to Others
goals and provide leadership and service for national development.
PnC Graduate Attributes
BS Electronics Engineering Program Educational Objectives
1. Professional Competence
Within the five years after graduation, the graduates of Bachelor of Science in Electronics
2. Communication Skills
Engineering (BSECE) program shall have:
3. Analytical and Problem- Solving Skills
4. Lifelong Learning Skills
1. Pursue a diverse range of careers exhibiting commitment to professional ethics and
5. Interpersonal Skills
social responsiveness in their professional career.
6. Productivity
2. Effectively communicate and perform in diverse environment. 7. Social and Ethical Responsibility
3. Engage in continuous professional development and life-long learning.

Student Outcomes for Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering

 An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, physical, life and information sciences; and engineering sciences appropriate to the field
of practice
 An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
 An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within identified constraints.
 An ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
 An ability to recognize, formulates, and solves engineering problems.
 Recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility.
 An ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing using the English language.
 An understanding of the effects of engineering solutions in a comprehensive context.
 An ability to engage in life-long learning and an understanding of the need to keep current of the developments in the specific field of
practice.
 A knowledge of contemporary issues
 An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Course Title Prepared by Reviewed by Recommending Approved by

Approval by: Page 1 of 4
Digital Engr. Ronald B. Engr. Florante M.
Communications Patron Andaya Engr. Florante M. Engr. Mary Grace P.
Cluster Head Andaya Beaño
Dept. Chair Dean, COE
 COURSE CODE: ECE132

COURSE TITLE: Digital Communications

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Random variables, bit error rate; matched filter; Digital modulation techniques; ASK,
FSK, QAM, PSK/QPSK, CDMA and W CDMA
systems; signal space; generalized orthonormal signals; information measures-
entropy; channel capacity; efficient encoding; error correcting codes information
theory; data compression; coding theory.

SCHEDULE: S/ 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM / RM 322 (Lec) & S/ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM/ RM 116 (Lab)

FACULTY: Engr. Ronald B. Patron / rbpatron12@yahoo.com

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO):

On the completion of the course, student is expected to be able to do Student Outcomes

the following: a b c d e f g h i j k
CILO1 Must be able to conceptualize,analyze and design a digital
communication system. D D D D D D
* Level: I- Introduced, R- Reinforced, D- Demonstrated

COURSE OUTLINE AND TIME-FRAME

WEEK TOPIC
1 Discussion of PnC Mission and Vission,
PnC Core Values,
PnC Graduate Attributes,
Program Outcomes, Course Outcomes,
Course Orientation and Policies
2 DIGITAL MODULATION
Introduction
Information Capacity, Bits, Bit Rate, Baud and M-ary Encoding
Amplitude-Shift Keying
Frequency-Shift Keying
FSK Bit Rate, Baud, and Bandwidth
FSK Transmitter
FSK Receiver
Continuous-Phase FSK
3 Phase-Shift Keying
Binary PSK
Quaternary PSK
8-PSK
16-PSK
4 Quadrature-Amplitude Modulation
8-QAM
16-QAM
Bandwidth Efficiency
Carrier Recovery
Clock Recovery
5 Differential Phase-Shift Keying
Trellis Code Modulation
Probability of Error and Bit Error Rate
Error Performance
6 PRELIM EXAM
7 DIGITAL TRANSMISSION
Introduction
Pulse Modulation
PCM

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Digital Engr. Ronald B. Engr. Florante M.
Communications Patron Andaya Engr. Florante M. Engr. Mary Grace P.
Cluster Head Andaya Beaño
Dept. Chair Dean, COE
 PCM Sampling
Sampling Rate
Quantization and the Folded Binary Code
8 Dynamic Range
Coding Efficiency
Signal-to-Quantization Noise Ratio
Linear Versus Nonlinear PCM Codes
IDLE Channel Noise
Coding Methods
9 Companding
Analog Companding
Digital Companding
Digital Compression Error
10 Vocoders
PCM Line Speed
Delta Modulation PCM
Delta Modulation Transmitter
Delta Modulation Receiver
11 Adaptive Delta Modulation PCM
Differential PCM
Pulse Transmission
Intersymbol Interference
Eye Patterns
Signal Power in Binary Digital Signals
12 MIDTERM EXAM
13 DIGITAL T-CARRIERS AND MULTIPLEXING
Introduction
Time Division Mutiplexing
T1 Digital Carrier
North American Digital Heirarchy
14 Digital Carrier Line Encoding
T Carrier System
European Digital Carrier System
Digital Carrier Frame Synchronization
15 Bit versus Word Interleaving
Statistical Time-Division Multiplexing
Codecs and Combo Chips
16 Frequency-Division Multiplexing
AT&T’s FDM Hierarchy
Composite Baseband Signal
Formation of Mastergroup
17 Wavelength-Division Multiplexing
18 FINAL EXAM

TEXTBOOK:

SUGGESTED READINGS AND REFERENCES:

Wayne Tomasi. (2014). Advanced Electronic Communications Systems (6th). USA: Pearson New International Edition
Blake “Electronics Communication System, 2nd Edition”

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Quizzes
Seatworks and Assignments
Project
Laboratory Exercises
Laboratory Report
Prelim, Midterm & Final Exam
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Digital Engr. Ronald B. Engr. Florante M.
Communications Patron Andaya Engr. Florante M. Engr. Mary Grace P.
Cluster Head Andaya Beaño
Dept. Chair Dean, COE
 GRADING SYSTEM:

Lecture: Laboratory:
Term Examination - 50% Laboratory Report - 40%
Quizzes/Exercises - 20% Practical Exercises - 60%
Class Participation - 10% 100%
Attendance - 10%
Others - 10%
100%

Term Grade = Lecture Grade (60%) + Laboratory Grade (40%)

Passing Grade: 60%

COURSE POLICIES:

Class Attendance
As per CHED policy on attendance, a student who misses a maximum of 20% of the total contact hours will be
given a grade of failure due to absences.

Academic Dishonesty – is a deliberate attempt to misrepresent, fabricate or otherwise tamper with data, information,
records, or any other material that is relevant to the student's participation in any course, laboratory, or other academic
exercise or function. These may include but may not be limited to:
a. Falsification, forgery, alteration, unauthorized possession, or misuse of school official documents, records,
or identification, or knowingly furnishing false information to the university or to a university official.
b. Unauthorized accessing of electronic information of the university and securing, soliciting, and holding a
copy of an examination or a portion thereof, that is yet to be administered
c. Plagiarism or copyright infringement

Submission of Course Requirements

Course requirements must be submitted on-time.

Faculty Consultation Hours

The Faculty Consultation/Advising hours schedule is available at the COE office, and at the COE bulletin board.

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Digital Engr. Ronald B. Engr. Florante M.
Communications Patron Andaya Engr. Florante M. Engr. Mary Grace P.
Cluster Head Andaya Beaño
Dept. Chair Dean, COE