Gujarat Technological UniversityWinter 2025 examination

GTU 3151104 Analog and Digital Communication Winter 2025 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · EC Engineering · Semester 5 · Subject code 3151104
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Total
70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Compare baseband versus carrier modulation.
(b)
4 marks
State and prove the sampling theorem.
(c)
7 marks
Discuss the QPSK modulation scheme in detail.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Enlist the classification of signals. Also, define each category.
(b)
4 marks
Define FM and PM. Establish the relationship between FM and PM.
(c)
7 marks

What is aliasing? Discuss the factors responsible for aliasing. Also, discuss possible solutions for it.

(c)
7 marks

Present analysis of double sideband amplitude modulation. Also, derive sideband and carrier power.

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

Define ISI (inter-symbol interference). Discuss its effects on communication.

(b)
4 marks
Justify the need for line coding. Enlist various line coding schemes.
(c)
7 marks

What is quantization? Narrate its importance. Compare linear versus nonlinear quantization.

(a)
3 marks
Define scrambling. What are the needs of scrambling?
(b)
4 marks
What is ADPCM? Explain it in brief.
(c)
7 marks
Explain Differential PCM in detail.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Show bandwidth analysis of angle-modulated waves.
(b)
4 marks
Discuss practical issues in Signal Sampling and reconstruction.
(c)
7 marks
State and prove Nyquist's criteria for zero ISI.
(a)
3 marks
What is the superheterodyne concept?
(b)
4 marks
What is adaptive delta modulation? Describe it in brief.
(c)
7 marks
Explain equalizers in detail.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
What is an eye diagram? What is its usage?
(b)
4 marks
Discuss the FM broadcasting system.
(c)
7 marks
Write a short note on delta modulation.
(a)
3 marks
What is a compander? What is its usage?
(b)
4 marks
Write a short note on the GMSK modulation technique.
(c)
7 marks

What are preemphasis and deemphasis in FM? Explain them. Justify their needs in FM. Can we use them in AM? Why?

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Analog and Digital Communication (Winter 2025, B.E. · EC Engineering, Sem 5). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.

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