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What is the primary objective of communication as defined in the module?
Which components are essential to an electrical communication system?
Which of the following best describes electromagnetic communication?
What does the term 'modes of transmission' refer to in communication systems?
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What role does the electromagnetic spectrum play in communication?
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What term describes the physical manifestation of information produced by the source?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of simplex communication?
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What defines full-duplex transmission?
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What is the difference between analog and digital messages?
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Which mode of transmission allows communication to occur in both directions, but not at the same time?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Communication Systems
- Communication is the process of sending and receiving messages via electronic, electromagnetic, or radio waves.
- Objective of communication is to receive information correctly and clearly.
- Information is conveyed as bits/dits and converted into a message, which is the physical manifestation of information as produced by the source.
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Forms of Messages:
- Analog signal: A physical quantity that varies with time, usually in a smooth and continuous fashion.
- Digital signal: An ordered sequence of symbols selected from a finite set of discrete elements.
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Modes of Transmission:
- Simplex: One-way communication.
- Duplex: Two-way communication.
- Half-duplex: Transmission can occur in both directions, but not simultaneously.
- Full-duplex: Transmission can occur in both directions at the same time.
- Full-Full Duplex: Possible to transmit and receive simultaneously, but not necessarily between the same two locations.
Elements of a Communication System
- Electronic Communication System: Provides the transfer of information, including components and equipment for the communication process.
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Components:
- Transmitter: Converts information into a signal suitable for transmission.
- Receiver: Accepts the transmitted message and converts it back to a form understandable by humans.
- Transmission Channel: The medium through which the signal travels (e.g., airwaves, cables).
- Noise: Random, undesirable electric energy that interferes with the transmitted message.
- Common Examples of Electronic Communication Systems: Television, headsets, radios, computer monitors, etc.
Components of a Receiver
- Receiving Antenna: Captures the electromagnetic energy.
- Demodulator: Extracts the message from the carrier waves.
- Audio Amplifiers: Amplify the audio signal for the modulation process.
- Oscillator: Incorporates the internal tuning circuit.
Electromagnetic Spectrum
- HF (High Frequency): 3 – 30 MHz (Shortwave Broadcast)
- VHF (Very High Frequency): 30 – 300 MHz (FM Broadcasting, TV)
- UHF (Ultra High Frequency): 300 MHz – 3 GHz (UHF TV)
- SHF (Super High Frequency): 3 – 30 GHz (Satellite communications, radar)
- EHF (Extremely High Frequency): 30 – 300 GHz (Satellite communication, specialized radar)
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Explore the fundamentals of communication systems including the various modes of transmission and types of signals. This quiz will help you understand how messages are conveyed electronically and the processes involved in effective communication. Test your knowledge on simplex, duplex, and other transmission modes.
