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: Digital Electronics/ Electronics & Tele-communication Engg./ Electronics &
Programme Name/s Communication Engg./ Electronics Engineering/
Industrial Electronics
Programme Code : DE/ EJ/ ET/ EX/ IE
Semester : Fourth
Course Title : DIGITAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
Course Code : 314326

I. RATIONALE
Digital communication technology is widely used across various sectors for instant and efficient information
exchange. Digital communication course is instrumental in preparing students for the challenges and
opportunities of the digital age. It equips them with essential skills and knowledge that are increasingly relevant
in today's interconnected and technology-driven world. In this course basic concept of digital communication
are covered to handle all the challenges of communication industries.

II. INDUSTRY / EMPLOYER EXPECTED OUTCOME

The aim of this course is to attain following industry/employer excepted outcome through various teaching
learning experiences:
Use basic concept of digital communication in various applications.

III. COURSE LEVEL LEARNING OUTCOMES (COS)

Students will be able to achieve & demonstrate the following COs on completion of course based learning

CO1 - Implement different error control coding schemes for digital communication system.
CO2 - Use various pulse code modulation techniques.
CO3 - Analyze performance of different digital modulation techniques.
CO4 - Interpret concept of multiplexing and multiple access techniques.
CO5 - Interpret the concept of various spread spectrum techniques.

IV. TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESSMENT SCHEME

Learning Scheme Assessment Scheme
Actual
Contact Based on LL & TL Based
Theory
Course Course Hrs./Week on SL
Course Title Abbr Credits Paper Total
Code Category/s SLH NLH Practical
Duration Marks
FA- SA-
CL TL LL Total FA-PR SA-PR SLA
TH TH
Max Max Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min
DIGITAL
314326 COMMUNICATION DCS DSC 4 - 4 2 10 5 3 30 70 100 40 50 20 25# 10 25 10 200
SYSTEMS

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Total IKS Hrs for Sem. : 0 Hrs
Abbreviations: CL- ClassRoom Learning , TL- Tutorial Learning, LL-Laboratory Learning, SLH-Self Learning
Hours, NLH-Notional Learning Hours, FA - Formative Assessment, SA -Summative assessment, IKS - Indian
Knowledge System, SLA - Self Learning Assessment
Legends: @ Internal Assessment, # External Assessment, *# On Line Examination , @$ Internal Online
Examination
Note :

1. FA-TH represents average of two class tests of 30 marks each conducted during the semester.
2. If candidate is not securing minimum passing marks in FA-PR of any course then the candidate shall be
declared as "Detained" in that semester.
3. If candidate is not securing minimum passing marks in SLA of any course then the candidate shall be
declared as fail and will have to repeat and resubmit SLA work.
4. Notional Learning hours for the semester are (CL+LL+TL+SL)hrs.* 15 Weeks
5. 1 credit is equivalent to 30 Notional hrs.
6. * Self learning hours shall not be reflected in the Time Table.
7. * Self learning includes micro project / assignment / other activities.

V. THEORY LEARNING OUTCOMES AND ALIGNED COURSE CONTENT

Suggested
Theory Learning Outcomes Learning content mapped with Theory Learning
Sr.No Learning
(TLO's)aligned to CO's. Outcomes (TLO's) and CO's.
Pedagogies.
Unit - I Digital Communication System and Coding
Methods
1.1 Elements of basic digital communication system
with its block diagram: Source encoder and decoder,
TLO 1.1 Describe elements
Channel encoder and decoder, modulator and
of digital communication
demodulator, Advantages and disadvantages of digital
system with its block
communication
diagram.
1.2 Communication channel characteristics: bit rate,
TLO 1.2 Calculate entropy
baud rate, bandwidth, repeater distance
for a given data using
1.3 Concept of entropy and information rate, channel
concept of entropy.
capacity: Hartley’s law and Shannon-Hartley theorem Chalk-Board
TLO 1.3 Construct the
for channel capacity, Source coding: Huffman coding Presentations
1 Huffman code for the given
1.4 Error detection codes: Vertical Redundancy Check Video
‘n’ bit data.
(VRC) code, Longitudinal Redundancy Check (VRC) code, Demonstrations
TLO 1.4 Apply the error
Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) code and Checksum
detection and correction
code
technique for the given
1.5 Error correction codes: Linear block code-
length of data bit to
calculation of minimum Hamming distance, error
generate data.
detection capability, error correction capability,
TLO 1.5 Compare the given
Hamming code generation
line codes.
1.6 Line coding: Need, properties, Unipolar RZ and NRZ,
Polar RZ and NRZ, Bipolar NRZ (AMI), split phase and
differential Manchester, Polar quaternary and their
waveforms

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Suggested
Theory Learning Outcomes Learning content mapped with Theory Learning
Sr.No Learning
(TLO's)aligned to CO's. Outcomes (TLO's) and CO's.
Pedagogies.
Unit - II Pulse Code Modulation Techniques
2.1 Sampling & quantization process: Nyquist sampling
theorem, types of sampling (natural & flat top
sampling), aliasing effect, quantization process,
TLO 2.1 Compare natural quantization error, companding
and flat top sampling. 2.2 PAM, PWM, PPM: Block diagram of transmitter and
TLO 2.2 Calculate the receiver with its working principle
sampling frequency for 2.3 Pulse code modulation (PCM), Differential pulse
given signal. code modulation (DPCM) : Block diagram of transmitter Chalk-Board
TLO 2.3 Compare the and receiver with its working principle, Advantages Presentations
2
performance of the given and disadvantages Video
type of pulse modulation 2.4 Delta modulation (DM): Block diagram of Demonstrations
technique. transmitter and receiver with its working principle,
TLO 2.4 Describe working of slope overload, granular noise. Advantages and
pulse code modulation disadvantages
transmitter and receiver. 2.5 Adaptive Delta modulation (ADM): Block diagram of
transmitter and receiver with its working principle,
Advantages and disadvantages
2.6 Comparison of pulse code modulation with
continuous wave modulation
TLO 3.1 Compare coherent
and noncoherent detection Unit - III Digital Modulation Techniques
technique. 3.1 Types of digital modulation techniques and their
TLO 3.2 Describe the advantages, concept of coherent and non-coherent
generation of given type of detection
shift keying signal. 3.2 Shift keying techniques: Block diagram of
Chalk-Board
TLO 3.3 Write process of transmitter and receiver with its working principle for
Presentations
multiple data transfer using Amplitude Shift Keying (ASK), Frequency Shift keying
3 Visit to
M-ary FSK and M-ary PSK. (FSK), Phase Shift keying (PSK), Differential Phase Shift
communication
TLO 3.4 Draw the keying (DPSK), Quadrature Phase Shift keying (QPSK),
industry
constellation diagram for constellation diagram and waveforms
given keying signals. 3.3 M-ary encoding: Need, M-ary FSK and M-ary PSK
TLO 3.5 Compare the salient 3.4 Quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM): Need,
feature of the given types of Block diagram of transmitter and receiver with its
digital modulation working principle, constellation diagram
techniques.
TLO 4.1 Describe the
working principle of given
type of multiplexing
Unit - IV Multiplexing and Multiple Access
technique.
Technique
TLO 4.2 Choose the suitable
4.1 Multiplexing: Need,Block diagram of transmitter
multiplexing techniques for
and receiver with its working principle for Time Chalk-Board
multiplexing the given
Division Multiplexing(TDM), Frequency Division Presentations
number of signal.
4 Multiplexing (FDM), Code Division Multiplexing(CDM) Visit to
TLO 4.3 Classify with proper
4.2 Multiple Access techniques: Need, Time Division communication
justification the given
Multiple Access (TDMA), Frequency Division Multiple industry
multiple access techniques
Access (FDMA), Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA),
on the basis of domain of
Space Division Multiple Access (SDMA), Advantages of
working.
TDMA over FDMA
TLO 4.4 Compare CDMA,
TDMA, FDMA on basis of
given parameters.

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Suggested
Theory Learning Outcomes Learning content mapped with Theory Learning
Sr.No Learning
(TLO's)aligned to CO's. Outcomes (TLO's) and CO's.
Pedagogies.
TLO 5.1 Interpret the aspect
of spread spectrum (SS)
modulation for the given Unit - V Spread Spectrum (SS) Modulation
application. 5.1 Introduction to spread spectrum modulation:
TLO 5.2 Generate the PN Advantages over fixed frequency, application of spread
sequence for the given spectrum modulation, model of spread spectrum
Chalk-Board
length of data bits. modulation system
Presentations
5 TLO 5.3 Explain jamming 5.2 Pseudo-noise (PN) sequences: Definition, generation
Flipped
margin, processing gain and and maximum length sequence.
Classroom
Eb/No ratio. 5.3 Types of SS modulation: Direct sequence spread
TLO 5.4 Compare the spectrum (DSSS), jamming margin, processing gain,
performance of the fast and Eb/No ratio, Frequency hopped spread spectrum, slow
slow frequency hopping on and fast frequency hopping.
the basis of given
parameter.

VI. LABORATORY LEARNING OUTCOME AND ALIGNED PRACTICAL / TUTORIAL EXPERIENCES.

Practical / Tutorial / Laboratory Sr Laboratory Experiment / Practical Number Relevant
Learning Outcome (LLO) No Titles / Tutorial Titles of hrs. COs
LLO 1.1 Observe line code for given data. *Generate- a)Unipolar-NRZ, RZ b)Bipolar-
LLO 1.2 Measure amplitude for various 1 NRZ(AMI), Manchester Code for given 2 CO1
line code data
LLO 2.1 Observe changes in output of Implemention of various line coding
2 2 CO1
various line coding scheme. scheme using suitable simulation tool
LLO 3.1 Generate even parity for given Determine error by LRC techniques using
3 2 CO1
data sequence. suitable simulation tool
LLO 4.1 Generate odd parity for given *Determine error by VRC techniques
4 2 CO1
data sequence. using suitable simulation tool
LLO 5.1 Calculate the 7 bit hamming code
for given 4 bit data. *Generation of hamming code for 4 bit
5 2 CO1
LLO 5.2 Observe connections between the data
data lines.
LLO 6.1 Determine the position of error
in given data. 6 Error correction using hamming code 2 CO1
LLO 6.2 Correct the detected error.
LLO 7.1 Build connection of natural and
flat top smapling circuit.
*Generation of natural and flat top
LLO 7.2 Illustrate the diffrence observed 7 2 CO2
sampling signal
in waveforms of natural and flat top
sampled signal.
LLO 8.1 Analyze Nyquist implications on Determine the Nyquist rate for given
8 2 CO2
signal generation and reconstruction. signal by using suitable simulation tool
LLO 9.1 Generate modulated and
demodulated signal on DSO. *Performance of pulse width modulation
9 2 CO2
LLO 9.2 Measure width of pulses and demodulation circuit
according to input data.
LLO 10.1 Determine the position of pulses *Performance of pulse position
10 2 CO2
as per change in input signal. modulation and demodulation circuit
LLO 11.1 Determine output binary data Generation of pulse signal using pulse
11 2 CO2
as per input data. code modulation

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Practical / Tutorial / Laboratory Sr Laboratory Experiment / Practical Number Relevant
Learning Outcome (LLO) No Titles / Tutorial Titles of hrs. COs
Implement differential pulse code
LLO 12.1 Generate and verify the DPCM
12 modulation and demodulation by using 2 CO2
signal using simulation software.
suitable simulation tool
LLO 13.1 Observe and verify delta *Generation of delta modulation and
13 2 CO2
modulated and demodulated signal. demodulation signal
LLO 14.1 Observer how quantization
*Performance of adaptive delta
error is removed in ADM. 14 2 CO2
modulation and demodulation circuit
LLO 14.2 Measure the quantization error.
LLO 15.1 Measure amplitude level of *Transmit and receive digital signal
15 2 CO3
output signal according to binary data. using Amplitude shift keying
LLO 16.1 Build connection for FSK kit.
*Transmit and receive digital signal
LLO 16.2 Observe demodulated signal as 16 2 CO3
using Frequency Shift Keying
pers transmitted binary data.
LLO 17.1 Measure the phase shift *Transmit and receive digital signal
17 2 CO3
according to binary data. using Phase Shift Keying
LLO 18.1 Verify the transmitted digital
signal according to the original binary
Performance of QPSK modulation
data using QPSK modulation. 18 2 CO3
and demodulation
LLO 18.2 Measure the phase shifts
corresponding to the binary data.
LLO 19.1 Measure the amplitude and
phase shifts according to the binary data.
Performance of QAM modulation
LLO 19.2 Observe the transmitted signal 19 2 CO3
and demodulation
in the time domain and frequency
domain.
LLO 20.1 Build connection for TDM
circuit.
20 Multiplexing of signals in TDM using kit 2 CO4
LLO 20.2 Measure the amplitude and
frequency of TDM signal.
LLO 21.1 Use simulation software to
visualize the TDM signal. *Generation of TDM signal using suitable
21 2 CO4
LLO 21.2 Determine the bandwidth and simulation software
data rate of the TDM signal.
LLO 22.1 Build connection for FDM kit.
LLO 22.2 Measure frequency of FDM 22 *Multiplexing of signals in FDM using kit 2 CO4
signal.
LLO 23.1 Use simulation software to Generation of FDM signal using suitable
23 2 CO4
visualize the FDM signal simulation software
LLO 24.1 Use simulation software to *Generation of CDM signal using suitable
24 2 CO4
visualize the CDM signal. simulation software
LLO 25.1 Select desired maximum length
N for the PN sequence.
25 *PN sequence generator 2 CO5
LLO 25.2 Obtain the output bits of the PN
sequence.
Generation of PN sequence using
LLO 26.1 Determine PN sequence. 26 2 CO5
suitable simulation tool
LLO 27.1 Observe CDMA signal with the
spreading sequences for each channel. *Generation of two channel CDMA-DSSS
27 2 CO5
LLO 27.2 Recover original message signal signal using suitable simulation tool
from modulated signal.

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Practical / Tutorial / Laboratory Sr Laboratory Experiment / Practical Number Relevant
Learning Outcome (LLO) No Titles / Tutorial Titles of hrs. COs
LLO 28.1 Modulate the data using
spreading sequences for each channel. Generation of two channel CDMA-FHSS
28 2 CO5
LLO 28.2 Recover original message signal signal using suitable simulation tool
from modulated signal.
Note : Out of above suggestive LLOs -
'*' Marked Practicals (LLOs) Are mandatory.
Minimum 80% of above list of lab experiment are to be performed.
Judicial mix of LLOs are to be performed to achieve desired outcomes.

VII. SUGGESTED MICRO PROJECT / ASSIGNMENT/ ACTIVITIES FOR SPECIFIC LEARNING / SKILLS
DEVELOPMENT (SELF LEARNING)

Micro project

Prepare seminar on how IoT relies on digital communication.

Build a circuit to generate FSK signal.
Build circuit to generate hamming code.
Build sampling circuit.
Build a circuit to generate PPM signal.
Build a circuit to generate ASK signal.
Build a circuit to generate PWM signal.
Prepare report to evaluate the importance of low-latency communication in real-time AI application.
Investigate the applications of digital communication in healthcare, including telemedicine and remote patient
monitoring.
Prepare presentation on 5G and its impact on digital communication.

Visit

Visit nearby communication industry like BSNL/Airtel/Jio etc. and prepare report on techniques used for
modulation demodulation.

Assignment

Construct the hamming code for the data 1010 with odd parity.
The probabilities of five source messages are m1 = 0.2, m2 = 0.3, m3 = 0.2, m4 = 0.15 and m5 = 0.15.Generate
Huffman codes for the given source.
Encode binary sequence 11010100 using unipolar RZ,unipolar NRZ, polar RZ,polar NRZ, AMI and differential
Manchester line coding techniques.
List importance of digital communication in the modern era.
Prepare chart to add key details for each technique, such as advantages, disadvantages, and real-world
applications.

Note :

Above is just a suggestive list of microprojects and assignments; faculty must prepare their own bank of
microprojects, assignments, and activities in a similar way.
The faculty must allocate judicial mix of tasks, considering the weaknesses and / strengths of the student in
acquiring the desired skills.
If a microproject is assigned, it is expected to be completed as a group activity.
SLA marks shall be awarded as per the continuous assessment record.
For courses with no SLA component the list of suggestive microprojects / assignments/ activities are
optional, faculty may encourage students to perform these tasks for enhanced learning experiences.
If the course does not have associated SLA component, above suggestive listings is applicable to Tutorials
and maybe considered for FA-PR evaluations.

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VIII. LABORATORY EQUIPMENT / INSTRUMENTS / TOOLS / SOFTWARE REQUIRED

Sr.No Equipment Name with Broad Specifications Relevant LLO Number
1 Analog line coding and decoding trainer kit. 1
Cathode ray oscilloscope Dual Trace 20/30/100 Mhz,1 Mega
2 1,7,9,10,11,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,22,27,28
ohm input impedance.
DSO with Bandwidth : 50-100 MHz TFT colour LCD Dual
channel real time sampling1GSa/s equivalent sampling 25
3 1,7,9,10,11,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,22,27,28
GSa/s Memory 1Mbpts 10 waveforms and 10 Set upscan be
stored.
4 Function generator : Frequency range 0.1 Hz to 30 Mhz. 1,7,9,10,11,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,22,27,28
5 Pulse code modulation and demodulation trainer kit. 11
Differential pulse code modulation and demodulation trainer
6 12
kit.
Delta and Adaptive delta modulation and demodulation
7 13,14
trainer kit.
8 ASK,FSK,PSK,QPSK and QAM trainer kit. 15,16,17,18,19
9 Time division multiplexing trainer kit. 20
10 Frequency division multiplexing trainer kit. 22
Simulation software suitable for communication
11 experiments: 4,3,8,12,21,23,24,27,28,2
MATLAB,SCILAB or any other relevant open source software.
12 Hamming code (7 bit) trainer kit. 5,6
Sampling (natural and flat top signal) and reconstruction
13 7
trainer kit.
14 PPM, PWM trainer kit for signal generation and detection. 9,10

IX. SUGGESTED WEIGHTAGE TO LEARNING EFFORTS & ASSESSMENT PURPOSE (Specification Table)
Aligned Learning R- U- A- Total
Sr.No Unit Unit Title
COs Hours Level Level Level Marks
Digital Communication System and
1 I CO1 16 4 6 8 18
Coding Methods
2 II Pulse Code Modulation Techniques CO2 14 4 4 6 14
3 III Digital Modulation Techniques CO3 12 4 4 6 14
Multiplexing and Multiple Access
4 IV CO4 10 4 4 4 12
Technique
5 V Spread Spectrum (SS) Modulation CO5 8 4 4 4 12
Grand Total 60 20 22 28 70

X. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGIES/TOOLS

Formative assessment (Assessment for Learning)

Two offline unit test of 30 marks and average of two-unit test will considered for out of 30 marks.
For formative assessment of laboratory learning 50 marks.Each practical will be assessed considering 60%
weightage to process, 40% weightage to product.

Summative Assessment (Assessment of Learning)

End semester assessment of 70 marks.

End semester summative assessment of 25 marks for laboratory lerning.

XI. SUGGESTED COS - POS MATRIX FORM

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Programme
Specific
Programme Outcomes (POs)
Outcomes*
(PSOs)
Course PO-5
Outcomes PO-1 Basic Engineering
(COs) and PO-2 PO-3 Design/ PO-4 Practices for PO-7 Life
PO-6 Project PSO- PSO- PSO-
Discipline Problem Development Engineering Society, Long
Management 1 2 3
Specific Analysis of Solutions Tools Sustainability Learning
Knowledge and
Environment
CO1 2 3 3 2 1 1 1
CO2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1
CO3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1
CO4 2 2 1 2 1 1 1
CO5 2 2 1 2 1 1 1
Legends :- High:03, Medium:02,Low:01, No Mapping: -
*PSOs are to be formulated at institute level

XII. SUGGESTED LEARNING MATERIALS / BOOKS

Sr.No Author Title Publisher with ISBN Number
K.Sam Digital and Analog Communication
1 Wiley India Pvt Ltd, ISBN-9788126509140
Shanmugam Systems
Rao. McGraw Hill Education (1 July 2017),ISBN-
2 Digital communication
Ramkrishna P. 9780070707764
3 Simon Haykin Digital Communications John Wiley and Sons,ISBN-9788126508242
Modern Digital and Communication Oxford university press,ISBN-
4 B. P. Lathi
Systems 9780198073802
Digital Communications: Fundamentals
5 Bernard Sklar Pearson 2021,ISBN-9780134588568
and Applications

XIII . LEARNING WEBSITES & PORTALS

Sr.No Link / Portal Description
Introduction to Digital
1 https://nptel.ac.in/courses/117101051
Communication by NPTEL
https://www.etti.unibw.de/labalive/experiment/qpsksignalgene virtual communication lab for
2
ration/ practicals
3 https://nptel.ac.in/courses/106105082 Data Communication
4 http://www.digimat.in/nptel/courses/video/117105136/L13.html Spread spectrum techniques
Note :

Teachers are requested to check the creative common license status/financial implications of the suggested
online educational resources before use by the students

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