Introduction to analog and digital communication: Bandwidth and information capacity, transmission modes, Signal analysis, Noise considerations. Modulation and demodulation concepts (AM, FM, PM), TDM and FDM concepts.

Classification of amplifiers (Class A, B, and C), tuned amplifiers, Oscillators, Amplitude Modulation, Demodulation Circuits, Mixer, TRF,  Superheterodyne and direct conversion receivers. Monochrome TV transmitter and receivers.

Digital and data communication: Sampling theorem, coding and decoding, Pulse modulation, FSK, PSK, Modem. Serial and parallel interface; Computer network configurations and protocols, OSI reference model, Internet protocol, Packet switching.

Satellite communication, orbital patterns, geostationary satellites, frequency band allocation. Optical fibre communication: Mode of signal transmission, signal sources and detectors, attenuators and channel capacity. Digital Telephony,  PSTN and Cellular telephony.