Description

Theory
2

Laboratory
2

Instructors

Artur Neves e Sousa

Contents

-Propagation in transmission lines: Line equations; Impedance matching; Standing wave regime; Propagation losses.
-Propagation: Multipath propagation; Propagation in the lower atmosphere; Attenuation by rain.
-Basic antenna concepts: Radiation pattern, Polarization; Solid beam angle; Directivity and gain; Radiation resistance; Half-power beamwidth; Isolated antennas and antenna arrays; Monopole, Dipole, Spiral, and Parabolic.
-Spread-spectrum techniques: Multichannel and multicarrier systems; DMT; OFDM; DSSS; FHSS.
-Satellite communications: Satellite links project; Transmission of information between satellites and earth stations; Multiple access FDMA, TDMA, CDMA, OFDMA, SDMA, WCDMA, WTDMA.
-Digital synchronization: Carrier phase recovery; Symbol synchronization.
-Transmission and reception systems (electronic, radio, and optical); Distortion; Gain.
-Software-defined radio (SDR).

Learning Outcomes

General objectives: Students should develop skills in terms of analysis, application, and evaluation of communication systems.
Essential Skills: At the end of this UC, students should have developed a set of skills related to the analysis and design of Telecommunications Systems. Special emphasis will be given to concepts, tools, and technical applications.
Soft Skills: Use technical-scientific notation/language correctly; Communicate properly in Portuguese and encourage interest in/use of the English language; Deepen knowledge in the areas of information technology and electronics; Promote the correct use of laboratory equipment.