ECE 470 Data Communications
Elements of data communication and the ISO reference model. Network structure, architectures and protocol hierarchies. Algorithms and heuristics for design of computer network topology. Physical basis for data communication. Synchronous and asynchronous data communication, interface standards, data channels and modulation schemes. Data link protocols. Point-to-point, satellite, packet radio, and local area networks. Written reports are required for each of the three design projects.
Prerequisite
ECE 335 or ECE 350.
Offered
Fall semester