The telecommunication systems course gives an overview and basic knowledge about different types of wired, wireless, and fiber optical transmission systems and their main elements. The study course examines the history of telecommunication systems development in the world, Latvia, and future development trends. Laboratory and practical works with modern computer-aided design software are also envisaged.
Course contents:
- The main stages of telecommunications development in the world (history).
- The main stages and state of telecommunications development in Latvia.
- Types of information transmission and the concept of telecommunication system.
- Audio messaging and telephony basics.
- Transmission systems, basic concepts, classification.
- Commutation systems, basic concepts.
- Telecommunication networks, meaning, main structures.
- Cable communication lines, basic parameters and constructions.
- Local communication networks, application, development.
- Intelligent networks, basic services, situation in Latvia.
- Microwave communication systems, application, development.
- Mobile communication systems, development in Latvia.
- Earth artificial satellite communication systems, application, development.
- Use of fiber optics in communication systems.
- Electromagnetic compatibility problems, frequency range control in Latvia.
- Telecommunication system modelling tools
- Laboratory works
