Telecommunication Engineering Syllabus 2024: Subjects, Semester-wise Syllabus PDF, Top Colleges, Books

Subject title 

Subject details 

Basic Electronics 

The subject syllabus includes Diode theory and applications,  Bipolar junction transistors and their biassing, Special purpose diodes and transistors,  AC Analysis of BJT circuits and small-signal amplifiers, and Field effect transistors (FET) and their biassing. This subject helps in giving the basic idea about Electrical current, voltage, resistance, capacitance, inductance and the basic elements of electronics and radio. There are other important parts of the syllabus and many other interesting elements to basic electronics technology. 

Some parts of the syllabus are: 

• Basic idea about forwarding bias, reverse bias 
•  surface mount diodes 
• Testing of diode with a multimeter 
• DC load line and bias point, base bias 
•  Testing of bipolar junction transistor with a multimeter, 
• Light emitting diode (LED) 
• Photo diode 
• Photo transistor 
• Transistor models and parameters 
• Digital circuits 

Analog and digital electronic circuits 

The subject syllabus includes Differential, multi-stage and operational amplifiers,  Linear applications of the op-amp,  Nonlinear applications of the op-amp,  Combinational Digital Circuits, Sequential circuits and systems, A/D and D/A Converters and more. Depending upon the signals that the circuits process, they are divided into two types, the Analog circuits and Digital Circuits. To put it in simple words, Analog Circuits deal with continuous analogue signals, whereas Digital Circuits deal with discrete digital signals and this subject helps in understanding the difference between the two and their respective uses. 

Some parts of the syllabus are: 

• Differential amplifier 
• The internal structure of an operational amplifier 
• Idealised analysis of op-amp circuits 
• Analogue to Digital Conversion 
• Standard representation for logic functions 
• K-map representation 
• Q-M method of function realisation 
• A 1-bit memory 
• counters design using flip flops 
• Digital to analogue converters 
• A/D converter using voltage to frequency and voltage to time conversion 

Network analysis 

Network analysis finds the voltages across and the currents through all network components. There are many techniques for calculating these values. The syllabus of Network Analysis includes Network Topology, Loop analysis of electric networks, Modelling Two-port networks-application examples-amplifiers, transmission lines, passive filters, Network Functions, Synthesis of one port networks, etc. 

Some detailed parts of the syllabus are: 

• Linear Oriented Graphs  
• Kirchoff’s Laws in the incidence matrix formulation  
• Circuit matrix of a linear oriented graph 
• Planar graphs 
• Mesh analysis 
• Analysis using generalised branch model  
• Tellegen’s theorem 
• Review of network parameter sets for two-port networks 
• Image parameter description of a reciprocal two-port network 
• Filter terminology 
• Hurwitz polynomials  

Switching theory and Logic design 

The subject covers various topics like number systems, binary codes, Boolean algebra, AND, NAND gates and more, both theoretically and practically. 

Some detailed parts of the syllabus are: 

• Number systems and codes 
• Representation of signed and unsigned integers 
• Fixed point representation of real numbers 
• Laws of Boolean algebra 
• Switching functions 
• Electronic logic gates 
• Positive and negative logic 
• Algebraic methods 
• Sequential circuit elements 
• Analysis and design of synchronous sequential circuits 
• Design of arithmetic circuits using sequential logics 

Control system 

The syllabus of the Control system is Telecommunication engineering includes the following: 

Systems Components and their representations: 

• Control System: Terminology and Basic Structure 
• Feedforward and Feedback control theory 
• Electrical and Mechanical Transfer Function Models 
• lock diagram Models 

Time response analysis: 

• Transient response-steady state response 
• Measures of performance of the standard first order and second order system 
• effect on an additional zero and an additional pole 

Frequency response and systems analysis: 

• Closed-loop frequency response 
• Performance specification in the frequency domain 
• Frequency response of standard second-order system 
• Cascade lag compensation. 

Control System Analysis using State Variable Methods 

Concepts of Stability Analysis 

Digital System Design 

This course will help the students to be able to explain the concept of combinational and sequential logic circuits, design the combinational logic circuits, Design the sequential circuits using SR, JK, D, T flip flops, and Mealy & Moore machines, Design applications of Combinational & Sequential Circuits. 

Syllabus includes: 

Combinational logic principles: 

• What is Combinational logic 
• Accepted forms of Combinational Logic 
• How to switch equations from truth tables 
• Karnaugh maps dealing with 3-4 variable 
• Incompletely specified functions techniques 

Analysing Combinational Logics and the Design of Combinational logics: 

• Decoders 
• Encoders 
• Binary comparators 
• Adders 
• Subtractors 
• Look ahead carry 
• Digital multiplexers 

What are Flip-flops, and where are they used? 

• Basic Bistable elements 
• SR flip-flops 
• JK flip-flops 
• Latches 
• The master-slave flip-flops 
• Characteristic equations 
• Registers and more 

Where are Digital Circuits used? 

• Sequence Detector and its design 
• What is the process of constructing state graphs 
• Code Converter 
• Iterative Circuits and its design 
• How are Sequential Circuits designed using ROMs and PLAs, CPLDs and FPGAs 
• Serial Adder with Accumulator 
• Design of Binary Multiplier and Divider 

Subject title 

Subject details 

Power Electronics. 

The subject of Power Electronics deals with multiple disciplines within the entire gamut of Electrical and Telecommunication Engineering.  

 A system that converts electrical energy to an electric load through a control circuit is a Power Electronic System.  

Power Electronic engineers have the role of maintaining different electrical systems and minimising transmission and distribution costs of electrical power generation. 

One can expect to learn Mechanical Sciences, Operation of Thermal power plants, Electric circuit theories, etc while pursuing BTech in Power Electronics. 

VLSI Design 

VLSI Design is an introductory course covering basic theories and techniques of digital VLSI design in CMOS technology. Fundamental structures and concepts of designing digital VLSI systems include standard CMOS fabrication and CMOS devices and circuits. A few of the subjects taught in this course are static and dynamic logic structures, CMOS design rules, interconnect analysis, low power techniques, CMOS chip layout, simulation and testing, VLSI architecture, etc. 

Nano electronics 

Using nanotechnology in the components of electronics is referred to as Nanoelectronics. The devices which come under nanoelectronics are common in the sense that they are the interaction between the atoms and the mechanical properties need to be studied very carefully. 

The subject includes: 

• Introduction to the principles of quantum mechanics, including quantisation 
• The wave-particle duality 
• Wavefunctions and Schrödinger’s equation 
• Electronic properties of molecules 
• Carbon nanotubes and crystals, including energy band formation 
• Origin of metals, insulators and semiconductors 

Semester 

Core/Elective 

Subject title 

Subject Details 

1 & 2 

Engineering mathematics 

Engineering Mathematics  I and II 

Engineering mathematics is a branch of applied mathematics concerning mathematical methods and techniques typically used in engineering and industry. Along with fields like engineering physics and engineering geology, both of which may belong in the wider category of engineering science, engineering mathematics is an interdisciplinary subject motivated by engineers' needs both for practical and theoretical and other considerations outside their specialisation and to deal with constraints to be effective in their work. 

Engineering optimization and Engineering Statistics form the part of the specialised branches. 

3 

Electronic Devices and circuits 

Electronic Devices and circuits 

The subject helps the students understand how electronic devices and circuits are designed and can be put into practical use as passive components, diodes, triodes and transistors, etc. Electronic devices and circuits as a single course or book mainly study mathematical models of transistors, diodes, resistors, capacitors, sensors and other objects that can be integrated (put together) on a piece of semiconductor into simple circuits. 

3 

Network Analysis 

Network Analysis 

Network analysis finds the voltages across and the currents through all network components. There are many techniques for calculating these values. The syllabus of Network Analysis includes Network Topology, Loop analysis of electric networks, Modelling Two-port networks-application examples-amplifiers, transmission lines, passive filters, Network Functions, Synthesis of one port networks, etc. 

Some detailed parts of the syllabus are: 

• Linear Oriented Graphs  
• Kirchoff’s Laws in the incidence matrix formulation  
• Circuit matrix of a linear oriented graph 
• Planar graphs 

4 

Signals and Systems 

Signals and Systems 

Signals and Systems introduces analogue and digital signal processing, a topic that forms an integral part of engineering systems in many diverse areas, including seismic data processing, communications, speech processing, image processing, defence electronics, consumer electronics, and consumer products. 

The subjects included in the Signals and Systems course are electrical and electronic circuit design, photonics, electromagnetics, signal processing, telecommunication systems, control systems, electrical machines, and electrical power systems. 

5 

Digital Signal Processing 

Digital Signal Processing 

Digital signal processing (DSP) uses digital processing, such as by computers or more specialised digital signal processors, to perform a wide variety of signal processing operations. 

Its applications include sonar, radar and other sensor array processing, signal processing for telecommunications, audio and speech processing, statistical signal processing, spectral density estimation, digital image processing, video and audio coding, data compression, image compression, and control systems, etc. 

6 

Control Engineering 

Control Engineering 

Control engineering is applied to various objects, from simple household devices like washing machines to fighter aircraft.  

This subject helps to make machines capable of operating without being controlled by humans. 

Control Engineering is a young field of study that has gained sufficient attention from students. 

7 

Optical Communication 

Optical Communication 

The course on Optical Communication focuses on helping the students know the basics of transmitter and receivers and their working, know about optical fibres, lasers, amplifiers, detectors and their uses. The students can then use this knowledge to study the recent developments in the field of Optical Communication. 

8 

Industrial Management 

Industrial Management 

Industrial Management in India is a fast developing sector because of the rapid industrial globalisation. Industrial management is focused on the creation and management of systems which integrate manpower, materials and energy productively. Industrial Management courses will enhance your understanding of the important elements of manufacturing sectors, cost centres, acts and laws to run an industry. A bachelor's degree will teach management theories, principles, and skills for practical positions in industrial settings. 

Specialisation 

Subjects 

Details 

Telecom Policies 

• 
  Technology 
• Policy: Rationale and Methods 
• Deep Dives  

This multidisciplinary course focuses on the determination of how technology, policy, economics, etc., affect each other when it comes to telecommunications. The students can learn various techniques which are important for understanding how the design and decisions can impact society and the economy. 

Telecommunication system engineering 

• 
  Basic Telephony 
•  Local Networks  
• Switching in an Analog Environment 
• Signalling for Analog Telephone Networks 
• Introduction to Transmission for Telephony 
• The Design of Long-Distance Links 
• Data Networks and their Operation 
• Local Area Networks 
•  Integrated Services Digital Networks 

This course lays down the expertise that is essential for the successful design and operation of every kind of telecommunications network in use today. 

Data Communication and computer networks 

• 
  Network Basic Understanding 
• Network Engineering 
• Network layer introduction 
• Network addressing 
• Routing 
• Network layer protocols 
• Internetworking 

A course on Data communications refers to learning about how digital data transmits between two or more computers. It also helps learn about computer networks or data networks as a telecommunications network that facilitates data exchange. 

Subject 

Book title 

Author 

Description 

Analog Communications 

Communication Systems 

Simon Haykin 

This book examines the principles of communication theory as applied to the transmission of information, with equal emphasis given to analogue and digital communication. The Analog Communications book mostly focuses on the practical aspect of the subject and helps the students apply the theories to solve the real life problems. 

Digital Communication 

Digital Communication 

Proakis and Salehi 

The book talks aboutThis all-inclusive guide delivers an outstanding introduction to the analysis and design of digital communication systems. Includes expert coverage of new topics: Turbo codes, Turbo Equalisation, Antenna Arrays, Digital Cellular Systems, and Iterative Detection. Convenient, the sequential organisation begins with a look at the history and classification of channel models and builds from there. 

Wireless Communication  

Wireless Communication  

Andrea Goldsmith 

This is a brilliant book in which Andrea Goldsmith clearly explains profoundly and accurately the fundamentals of wireless communication systems and some of the most recent developments in the field, such as MIMO, adaptive modulation, equalisation multicarrier, and ad hoc networks. 

Wireless Communication: 

Principles of Mobile Communication  

Gordon Stuber 

This book talks aboutPrinciples of Mobile Communication provides an authoritative treatment of the fundamentals of mobile communications, one of the fastest-growing areas of the modern telecommunications industry. 

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IIT Delhi 

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IIT Kharagpur 

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IIT Roorkee 

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IIT Hyderabad 

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IIT Varanasi 

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Anna University 

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VIT Vellore 

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NIT Rourkela 

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NIT Warangal 

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NIT Calicut  

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