This subject aims to be a compendium of the different communication systems for devices used in biomedical engineering. Mainly inductive coupling systems, free band wireless systems (WiFi , Bluetooth, systems for Internet of Things) will be studied. Things ), as well as mobile phone systems managed by an operator. The basic concepts of radio frequency and antenna design will be seen. Finally, the fundamentals of fiber optic networks and intrabody networks are also discussed. communications.
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Good command of the concepts taugth in Signals and Systems is essential; - Linear, Time-invariant Systems - Convolution - Fourier Transform - Nyquist sampling Theorem
Becoming familiar with the basic concepts of modern Telecommunications Systems, such as fiber optics, satellite communications or mobile communications systems; and hands-on trainig related to configuration and usage of the systems.
Chapter 1. Baseband Transmission
Chapter 2. Passband Transmission
Chapter 3. QAM modulation
Chapter 4. Spread Spectrum modulation
Chapter 5. Multiple Access
Chapter 6. Multicarrier Modulation
Chapter 7. Satellite Communications
Chapter 8. Wi-fi and Bluetooth Systems Chapter
9. Radio Communications
Chapter 10. Internet of Things
Chapter 11. Fiber Optics Communications
Chapter 12. Inductive Coupling
The subject has a weekly operation with 3 teaching sessions:
- In the first session (2h) the contents of the main topics are developed through master classes and problems.
- In the second session (2h) classes of doubts and problems are combined with practical classes where students work in groups to solve small exercises where they put into practice the concepts studied.
- In the third session (1h) master classes, practical classes and continuous assessment activities are combined PRACTICAL SESSIONS. The practical sessions are teaching sessions that are part of the subject and that have a weekly frequency throughout the development of the subject.
The goal is to support and encourage progressive, necessary and essential learning in order to successfully overcome the practical application of the contents of the subject as well as the practice to be designed and implemented. Students work with their own PCs in the classroom, using the Matlab simulation environment. During these sessions students must solve short practical exercises that must be delivered in the same session or for the next week of practical class. On the other hand, some long practical exercises are also proposed, which will have to be worked on over several sessions until the final delivery date. The practical exercises proposed throughout the course deal with the topics studied throughout the course, and allow students to experience the complexity of a real and applied problem.
The course lasts one semester and consists of two different parts: the knowledge part and the practical part of the subject. The assessment of knowledge and practice will be independent. In order to pass the subject, it will be necessary to pass the knowledge and practice independently.
The following will be valued:
- The ability to identify and understand the architecture and functional blocks of communication systems (radio, fiber optic, satellite), as well as the role of each element in the overall system operation.
- The understanding of the operating principles of antennas, their fundamental parameters, and the ability to relate each type of antenna to its practical application in different communication environments.
- Mastery of the fundamentals of mobile communication systems, differentiating between licensed and unlicensed band systems, and analyzing their applications, advantages, and limitations according to the context of use.
- The understanding of the basic principles of optical communications, including fiber optics, sources, and detectors, and the ability to compare their performance against other transmission media.
- The rigorous understanding of digital modulation techniques, along with the ability to analyze and compare them in terms of spectral efficiency, robustness, and channel behavior.
- The knowledge and analysis of synchronization mechanisms in digital systems, as well as the ability to detect associated problems and propose appropriate technical solutions. Proficiency in performing experimental measurements and simulations of communication systems, demonstrating precision in the use of instruments and tools such as Matlab.
- The ability to analyze, interpret, and justify experimental and simulation results, relating them to theoretical foundations, identifying limitations, and applying engineering judgment.
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