Data TransmissionLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

After completing this course the student understands the importance of error control for high quality digital transmission. He/she is able to choose an error control method for a certain application. He/she can also design some linear block codes and cyclic codes using combination logic and shift registers.

Content

Baseband transmission systems
Noise and errors in digital transmission
Error control methods, error detection/retransmission (ARQ) and error correction (FEC)
Performance of error control methods and residual error rate
Error correcting codes: Block codes, cyclic block codes, convolutional codes, turbo codes.
Trellis Coded Modulation (TCM)

Qualifications

communication networks

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student is able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student has completed the required learning exercises in minimum required level. His/her competences have developed in a way that he/she may increase his/her knowledge in the given field of technology and finally work in job positions related to this field of technology.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need to be enhanced on some areas. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or satisfactory level. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and is able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply the knowledge of the course in study and work situations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or excellent level. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply the knowledge of the course in the study and work situations.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

N/A