Introduction of communication
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Index
Communication Systems
History of telecommunications
Block diagram of communication system
Basic Terminology
Simplex vs. Duplex
Analog and Digital Communication Systems
Analog and Digital Signals
Advantages of Digital over Analog Communication System
Why Analog Design Remains Important?
Background in math needed!
Communication Systems
Communication System: is any system in which information is
transmitted from one physical location to a another physical
location, as shown in Figure 1.
Telecommunication: is a form of communication over a long
distance. The information is to be sent beyond the range of usual
vocal or visual communications.
Figure 1
History of telecommunications
Wild Horses
Until the 1850s in the U.S., the fastest way to send a message from ones home to
someone elses home was by Pony Express.
Telegraph
In the B.C.s, smoke and fire signals were sent out using fire and a blanket. This
smoke or fire was seen by people not too far, who interpreted it to have some
meaning.
In 1844, Samuel Morse built a device he called the telegraph. This key had three
states: Off which meant the key was not pressed; Dot which meant the key was
pressed for a short time and then released; and Dash which meant the key was
pressed for a longer time and then released. The overall system could send about
two letters a second, or 120 letters a minute.
The Telephone
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Basic Terminology
Basic Terminology
Basic Terminology
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