ETC240 — Electronic Communication Systems
This lecture/laboratory course willis designed to introduce students to the circuits and systems behind both analog and digital electronic communication systems with an emphasis on Radio frequency (RF) signaling. Topics include RF spectrum analysis, signaling power levels, time and ffrequency domain analysis, RF filters and amplifiers, modulation technques, transmission lines, radio-wave propagation, transmitters and receiviers, antenna design, and the effects of high frequency in test and measure will be covered. The lab component of this course is designed to reinforce theory by providing hands-on applications through a series of related lab projects designed spcifically for this course. Studetns will calculate, test, and measure a number of complex RF circuit applications. Electronic test and measurement equipment such as the digital storage oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer , wave form generator , digital multi-meter (DMM), and variable DC power supply will be used extensively throughout the course. Printed circuit boards designed spcifically for this course will be used throughout the semester . Taking Anritsu Radio Frequency (RF) Certification modules (9) is a required component of this course.
Prerequisites: ETC114, ETC119