4G curriculum (older)
4343201 · Semester 4 · 4G scheme
Digital and Data Communication
Notes and solutions following the Gujarat Technological University (GTU) syllabus for 4343201. Independent material — not issued by the university.
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Syllabus units
Unit 1: Introduction to Digital and data communication system8 h · 14 marks
- Elements of Digital Communication system with its Block diagram
- Communication channel characteristics
- Communication channel types
- Multiplexing – Need and methods of multiplexing
- Basic modes of communication
- Fundamental limitation of digital communication system
- Advantages and disadvantages of digital communication system
Unit 2: Digital Modulation Techniques8 h · 14 marks
- Amplitude Shift Keying (ASK)
- Frequency Shift Keying (FSK)
- Phase Shift Keying (PSK)
- Comparison of ASK, FSK, PSK
- Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM)
Unit 3: Information Theory and Coding10 h · 16 marks
- Probability
- Entropy and Information
- Mutual Information
- Channel Capacity
- Source coding techniques
- Channel coding: Error, causes of error and its effect
- Line Coding Techniques
Unit 4: Data Communication: techniques and standards10 h · 16 marks
- Data Communication: Characteristics and Components of Data Communication
- Data transmission mode
- Data transmission techniques
- Data representation
- Multimedia Communications
- Multimedia processing for communication
- RS -232, 422 and 485 standard
- Communication ports
- Industrial standards
Unit 5: Emerging trend in Data communication6 h · 10 marks
- Satellite Communication
- 5G Technology in data communication
- Spread spectrum communication
- Edge Computing
- Block chain in Communication Security
- Ethical and Privacy Considerations in Data Communication
About this course
Students of diploma Information and Communication Technology Engineering need to have a thorough understanding of concepts of Digital and data Communication. Diploma students undertaking this course are expected to apply the fundamentals of digital and data communication system to analyze the different digital communication (Modulation and Demodulation) methods and recent trends in the field of digital and data communication, this course develop skills required to manage digital communication systems to meet the expectations of the industry. Students also can learn how to stay updated on emerging communication tools and trends.