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Noise, Distortion, and Signal Attenuation in Communications Channels
11th Grade · Technology · UK A-Level
10 lessons
Goal
Distinguish between noise, non-linear distortion, and channel attenuation, and calculate signal-to-noise ratios, total harmonic distortion, and decibel link budgets in transmission lines.
10 lessons
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- 1Fundamental Distinction Between Noise and DistortionUp nextStart
- 2Thermal Noise Mechanisms and Johnson-Nyquist FormulaPremiumNot started yet
- 3Shot Noise, Flicker Noise, and External InterferenceNot started yet
- 4Harmonic and Intermodulation Distortion in Non-Linear SystemsNot started yet
- 5Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) Definition and CalculationsNot started yet
- 6Phase and Delay Distortion in Band-Limited ChannelsNot started yet
- 7Expressing Signal Attenuation and Gain in DecibelsNot started yet
- 8Attenuation Coefficients and Transmission Line Signal LossNot started yet
- 9Cumulative Noise Figure and Signal-to-Noise Ratio Through Sub-SystemsNot started yet
- 10Link Budget Analysis and Repeater Spacing for Target SNRNot started yet
Standards Covered
- ELEC-14.3General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (UK A-Level) · Electronics · Year 13 (A2 Level) · Grade 11the distinction between noise and distortion
- ELEC-14.4General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (UK A-Level) · Electronics · Year 13 (A2 Level) · Grade 11the significance of attenuation for the signal-to-noise ratio and its expression in dB
Curriculum Framework
11th Grade · Technology · UK A-Level
1
10 lessons
Bandwidth, Data Rate, and Multiplexing in Communications Systems
Analyse the fundamental theoretical limits governing channel capacity, bandwidth, and bit rate, and design frequency- and time-division multiplexing schemes for multi-channel communication networks.
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10 lessons
Noise, Distortion, and Signal Attenuation in Communications Channels
Distinguish between noise, non-linear distortion, and channel attenuation, and calculate signal-to-noise ratios, total harmonic distortion, and decibel link budgets in transmission lines.