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B.TECH.
THEORY EXAMINATION (SEM–VI) 2016-17
ANALOG AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATION
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Max. Marks : 100
Note: Be precise in your answer. In case of numerical problem assume data wherever not provided.
SECTION – A
- Explain the following: 10 x 2 = 20
- Define Modulation.
- Write two advantages of Digital communication over Analog communication.
- What do you mean by figure of merit?
- Define the term ‘frequency deviation'.
- Calculate the power content of an AM signal with carrier power 100kW having 60% modulation.
- Why FSK is preferred over ASK?
- Define information.
- Explain the nyquist criteria for sampling.
- Define depth of modulation.
- What is entropy?
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SECTION – B
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- Attempt any five of the following questions: 5 x 10 = 50
- What is delta modulation? Discuss the errors in Delta modulation technique.
- Explain the operation of Square law modulator for the generation of AM signal with the help of proper circuit representation.
- The antenna current of an AM transmitter is 10 A when only the carrier is sent, but it increase to 10.63 A when the carrier is modulated by a single sine wave. Find the percentage of modulation. Determine the antenna current when the percentage of modulation changes to 0.8.
- Briefly explain the generation of Frequency Shift Keying signal. Also, discuss its probability of error.
- Explain the following term
- Thermal Noise
- Shot noise
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- Equivalent Noise Temperature
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- Derive the expression for channel capacity of a continuous channel.
- Explain the generation of SSB-SC signal with the help of suitable block diagram and expressions.
- Compare the following: i) TDM and FDM ii) FM and PM
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SECTION – C
Attempt any two of the following questions:
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2 x 15 = 30
- Draw and explain the block diagram for indirect method of FM generation. Also, find the frequency deviation and bandwidth of a frequency modulated signal given by 10cos (2pX10t + 5sin 6p?103t).
- Design a binary Huffman code for a discrete source having seven independent symbols having probabilities 0.25, 0.25, 0.125, 0.125, 0.125, 0.0625 and 0.0625 respectively. Also, calculate the efficiency of this code.
- Describe the various performance parameters of Radio Receivers. Also mention the advantages of superheterodyne receiver over TRE
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