OVERVIEW

The course is organized in three sections of 3 CFU each to support the learning process according to the logic scheme based on initial introduction of basic concepts on signals, spectra, signal-to-noise ratio and modulation, then fundamentals of digital networks regarding topology, access and switching, finally concepts of source/channel coding and wireless systems architectures in different application scenarios.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The aim of the course is to provide the basic elements to understand the problems connected to the transmission of information on a communication network and the management of a communication network.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course objective is to provide a complete knowledge of thechnologies and specific solutions to transfer information using electrical signals. Fundamentals are given concerning the physical characteristics of the electrical signal in time and frequency domanins, of channel distortion, noise and attenuation. Furthermore, techniques are investigated to share the communication means among a multitude of traffics (multiple access) and the need to adapt the signal to the channel (modulation) and the need to compesate the channel distortion (equalization). Basic principles of digital networks and protocols are introduced with reference to access, authentication and quality of service. The rationale of associating the information acquired by sensors to appropriate binary representations and final to suitable electrical signals is explained, underlining the need of compression (source coding), protection (channel coding) and channel adaptation (modulation). Finally, digital wireless technologies are introduced with examples in major application scenarios concerning logistics, production and health.

PREREQUISITES

Prerequisites are the knowledge of main concepts concerning:

probability

random processes

Fourier analysis

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Signals: 

• Signals and spectra;
• Time Invariant Linear Systems, Filters
• Energy and power of periodical signals, Finite Energy signals;
• Sampling;
• Pulse Code Modulation (PCM); Pulse Amplitude Modulation (PAM);
• Time Division Multiplexing (TDM);
• Modulation and Frequency Division (FD) systems

Networks:

• Network typologies, multiplexing and switching
• Introduction to functional architectures, Reference model and Internet
• Multiple access protocols (sublayer MAC)
• LAN Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) LAN Wireless - inytroduction to  IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth
• IEEE 802.2
• IPv4, TCP e UD, HTTP and DNS
• VoIP

Systems

• Source and channel coding
• Digital modulation
• Optimal quantization
• Introduction to radio communication
• Terrestrial digital mobile systems
• Satellite systems
•  IoT wireless technologies

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Lessons content is completely described through notes and slides that will be made available on Aulaweb. Specific arguments will be treated in vertical notes with deep details. Exercise examples will be similarly made available.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

FABIO LAVAGETTO (President)

ALESSANDRO ISCRA

FRANCO DAVOLI (President Substitute)

GIANNI VERNAZZA (President Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

https://corsi.unige.it/10716/p/studenti-orario

EXAMS

Exam schedule