Digital Communication Systems: Introduction and Performance Criteria

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What is the main function of an input transducer in a communication system?

Converts non-electrical information to electrical form

In digital communication systems, what is the main advantage over analog communication systems?

Easier implementation of error correction

What is the function of a receiver in a communication system?

Processes the received signal to minimize errors

What is the primary role of a transducer in a communication system?

Convert non-electrical information to electrical form

What does SNR vs BER stand for in the context of digital communication systems?

Signal-to-Noise Ratio vs Bit Error Rate

What is the function of a transmitter in a communication system?

To make input electrical information suitable for efficient transmission over a given channel

How can analog communications be classified based on signal processors?

By maintaining the exact physical analog of information

What is the main function of a channel encoder in a digital communication system?

To add redundancy to the coded digital signal to correct errors caused by channel noise

What is the role of a source encoder in a digital communication system?

To reduce the redundancy and increase transmission speed of the digital signal

What is the purpose of Automatic Repeat Request (ARQ) and Forward Error Correction (FEC) in a digital communication system?

To reduce errors caused by channel noise and interference during transmission

Test your knowledge of the fundamental block diagram of basic communication systems, including the classification of systems into analog or digital signal processors. Explore the key concepts covered in the introduction to digital communication systems and performance criteria.

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