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Pulse Code Modulation Systems and Architecture
11th Grade · Technology · UK A-Level
5 lessons
Goal
Understand the complete block diagram, operation, and quantisation mechanics of a PCM communication system.
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Pulse Code Modulation Encoding and Quantisation Graphs
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Standards Covered
- ELEC-15.2General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (UK A-Level) · Electronics · Year 13 (A2 Level) · Grade 11the production and analysis of graphs to illustrate pulse modulation techniques: pulse width modulation (PWM), pulse amplitude modulation (PAM), pulse code modulation (PCM)
- ELEC-15.3General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (UK A-Level) · Electronics · Year 13 (A2 Level) · Grade 11the operation of a PCM communication system including block diagram
Curriculum Framework
11th Grade · Technology · UK A-Level
1
5 lessons
Digital Signal Regeneration and Pulse Modulation
Design Schmitt trigger regeneration circuits and analyse PAM, PWM, and PPM waveforms.
2
5 lessons
Pulse Code Modulation Systems and Architecture
Understand the complete block diagram, operation, and quantisation mechanics of a PCM communication system.
3
4 lessons
Sampling Frequency, Nyquist Criterion, and Aliasing
Apply the Nyquist sampling theorem, evaluate aliasing distortion, and specify anti-aliasing filters for PCM links.
4
6 lessons
Time-Division Multiplexing and Channel Capacity
Design and calculate capacity, frame structure, and channel limitations for time-division multiplexed PCM communications links.