ELEC3400
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
Provides an introduction to the fundamentals of signal processing with an emphasis on filtering and spectral measurement. Both continuous and discrete time processing methods are covered.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Singapore PSB
- Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore)
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Discuss the fundamental uses, distinction and trade-offs between analog and digital signal processing methods
2. Demonstrate expertise in analog and digital filter design methodologies
3. Design, implement and test digital filters
4. Apply different transform domain techniques for signal processing
5. Demonstrate skills and understand the principles of extensions and applications
6. Gain experience in working on a practical group project
Content
1. Review of sampling theory and discrete-time systems
2. Review of continuous-time and discrete-time Fourier transforms and convolution
3. Discrete-time and Discrete Fourier Transform Theory
4. Fast Fourier Transforms
5. Z-transform
6. Analog filter design techniques and digital implementation
7. Extensions and applications
Assumed knowledge
MATH1110 Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1, AND
MATH1120 Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 2, AND
ELEC2430 Circuits and Signals
Assessment items
Quiz: Quiz
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Laboratory Exercises
Formal Examination: Formal Examination
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 5 week(s)
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 5 week(s)
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- ELEC3400 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 335.6 KB)
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