EE 497G Software-Defined Radio

Designation: EE elective course for electrical engineering majors. University Bulletin Description: EE 497: (3) An overview of the principles of Software-Defined Radio systems with laboratory component. Prerequisites: EE 330, EE 360. Prerequisites by Topics: 1. Understanding of basic electromagnetic wave propagation and characteristics. 2. Understanding of basic communications theory. 3. Understanding of basic digital signal processing theory. 4. Proficiency with technical writing skills important for effective communication. Textbook/Required Materials: Johnson, C.R., and W.A. Sethares, Telecommunication Breakdown: Concepts of Communication Transmitted via Software-Defined Radio, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2004. Learning Outcomes: This course provides an overview of software-defined radio systems and the technologies necessary for their successful implementation. The course contains significant computer and hands-on project work in order to implement working SDR systems. Students completing this course will be able to: 1. Identify the fundamentals of the communication link, the characteristics of network protocols, and be able to discuss the allocation of radio resources and technologies. 2. Understand the systems required by a software-defined radio to function and the trade-offs and limitations encountered in the design of a software-defined radio system. 3. Understand the radio propagation channel for radio communications links, and the basics of designing antenna systems to accommodate the needs of a particular software-radio system. 4. Be able to calculate an accurate link budget for a software-defined radio system or other wireless communications link. 5. Understand how analog and digital technologies are used for software-defined radios and the topologies and applications of those networks. Topics: 1. Introduction to software-defined radio (2 classes) 2. Review of telecommunication concepts and systems (2 classes) 3. Analog and Digital Modulation (2 classes) 4. Front-end RF system (2 classes) 5. Link Budgets, noise, C/N and S/N ratios (3 classes) 6. Digital filtering (3 classes) 7. Signal recovery (3 classes) 8. Baseband and Bandpass Sampling (3 classes) 9. Complete SDR systems (2 classes) 10. Future trends in SDR (1 class) Class/laboratory Schedule: Two 75-minute lectures per week One 75 minute lab meeting per week Computer Usage: Laboratory Projects/Assignments: 1. Introduction to FPGA and DSP 2. AM Software Radio Receiver

3. FM Software Radio Receiver 4. GPS Software Receiver 5. Student Project Contribution to Meeting the Requirements of Criterion 5. Curriculum: This course contributes to both the engineering topics and design components. This course is aimed at showing students how theoretical concepts learned during prerequisite courses are applied in the software-defined radio field to provide valuable services to society worldwide. Students are given actual example of software-defined radio systems and see how analytical tools describe their operation. Students are also required to complete four lab experiments of software-defined radio systems to complement the theory discussed in class. Additionally, students need to complete a software-defined radio project of their choice and prepare a detailed report and presentation. Relationship to program outcomes: O.1.1. Graduates will possess mathematics skills necessary for electrical engineering. O.1.3. Graduates will have attained computer proficiency. O.2.5. Graduates will have knowledge of digital systems. O.3.1. Graduates will have in-depth technical knowledge in one or more areas of specialization. O.3.2. Graduates will have practical understanding of the major electrical engineering concepts and demonstrate application of their theoretical knowledge of the concepts. O.4.1. Graduates will interact with industry both within and outside of a classroom setting. O.4.2. Graduates will develop an appreciation of continuing educational and professional development. O.5.1. Graduates will have good teamwork skills. O.5.2. Graduates will possess good oral and written communication skills. Prepared by: Julio V. Urbina Date: 10 June 2008