Digital Communications (UniSA)

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
ENGE 5026
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Course ID
206585
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
5
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course will introduce the fundamental principles in digital communications. Mathematical backgrounds -- Fourier Transform, Probability, Random Signals, Sampling theory; Signal Space; Modulation/Demodulation -- QAM, PSK, FSK, pulse shaping, match filtering; Baseband and Passband transmission; and Synchronisation (phase, time, frequency).

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply block diagrams to describe modulators and demodulators.(PO 1, 2) (EA 1.1, 1.3, 1.4)
  • Analyse modulation schemes mathematically in time and frequency domain. (PO 1, 2, 4) (EA 1.1, 1.4, 2.1)
  • Compare modulation schemes with respect to characteristics and performance. (PO 1, 2, 4) (EA 1.1, 1.4, 2.1)
  • Evaluate properties of modulation schemes with computer simulations. (PO 1, 2, 4, 7) (EA 1.1, 1.4, 2.1, 3.2)
  • Appraise the characteristics of building blocks for transmitters and receivers. (PO 1, 2) (EA 1.1, 1.4)

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assessment

Multiple Choice Questions, Problem Solving Task, Skills Demonstration, Exam