ECE206 SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS 3 0 0 3

Version No. 1.2

Prerequisite MAT101 Multivariable Calculus and Differential
Equations

Objectives Study of characteristics of fundamental signals like unit impulse, unit
step, Ramp and exponentials.
To study various operations on the signals.
Study of systems as linear, time invariant, causal and stable ones.
Introduction of concept of linear convolution and correlation for LTI
systems.
Study of different forms and properties of Fourier transform.
Study of utility of Fourier transform for analysis of signals passed
through systems.
Laplace Transform as a tool for analysis of continuous systems.
Z-transform as a tool for analysis of discrete systems.
Expected Outcome 1. Differentiate between various types of signals like unit impulse,
unit step, ramp and exponentials.
2. Understand the concepts of damped sinusoids and periodicity.
3. Study the concept of even and odd signals.
4. Study the concept of stability of a system.
5. Study the use of Fourier series and Fourier transform for analysis
of continuous signals.
6. know about power spectral density of signals.
Unit I Continuous Time Signals
Signal classification Dirac delta Types of signals: unit step, ramp, sign and exponential
functions Operations on signals Analogy between vectors and signals Concept of
linearly dependent and independent vectors, Cauchy Swartzs inequality Orthogonality
Mean square error Computation of moments, energy, power, periodicity, L
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Norms of signals Fourier series Fourier transform and its properties Time-Bandwidth
product Fourier transform of periodic and power signals power and energy spectral
densities Auto and cross correlation of periodic and aperiodic signals.
Unit II Continuous Time Systems
Systems defined by differential equations-Classification of systems Linearity and time
invariance Transmission of signals through LTI systems Convolution Impulse response
Frequency response Ideal filters Distortion less transmission Bandwidth Rise time
Hilbert transform Pre and complex envelopes Band pass signals through band pass
systems.
Unit III Discrete Time Signals and Systems
Continuous to Discrete signal conversion (sampling)-Unit impulse, step, ramp, and
exponential signals Periodicity of signals Operations on signals Linear Shift Invariant
(LSI) system Stability Causality Convolution and Correlation Linear constant
coefficient difference equation Impulse response Discrete time Fourier transform
Properties Transfer function System analysis using DTFT.
Unit IV The Z-Transform
Derivation and definition ROC Properties Linearity, time shifting, change of scale, Z-
domain differentiation, differencing, accumulation, convolution in discrete time, initial and
final value theorems Poles and zeros in Z-plane The inverse Z-transform System
analysis Transfer function - BIBO stability System response to standard signals
Solution of difference equations with initial conditions
Unit V Laplace Transform
Definition ROC Properties Inverse Laplace transform the S-plane and BIBO stability
Transfer functions System response to standard signals Solution of differential
equations with initial conditions
Text Books
1. Alan V.Oppenheim,Alan S.Wilsky, with S.Hamid Nawab, "Signals and Systems",
Prentice-Hall of India.2
nd
Edition,2010.
2. M.J.Roberts, "Signals and Systems", Tata McGraw-Hill,2006
Reference Books
1. Simon Haykin Signals and Systems, John weily pub. ltd, New Delhi. 2008
2. Simon Haykin, "Communication Systems", Wiley Eastern Ltd., New Delhi.
3. Ashok Ambardar, "Analog and Digital Signal Processing", Thomson Learning Inc.
4. B.P.Lathi, "Signals, Systems and Communications", B.S. Publications.,2006
Mode of Evaluation CAT- I & II, Quizzes, Assignments/ other tests, Term End
Examination
Date of Approval by the Academic Council: 29
th
Academic council dated on 26.4.13