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Les Eugene Atlas
E E 518
Seattle Campus

Digital Signal Processing

Digital representation of analog signals. Frequency domain and Z-transforms of digital signals and systems design of digital systems; IIR and FIR filter design techniques, fast Fourier transform algorithms. Sources of error in digital systems. Analysis of noise in digital systems. Prerequisite: knowledge of Fourier analysis techniques and graduate standing, or permission of instructor.

Class description

The representation, analysis, and design of discrete time signals and systems. The major concepts covered include: Discrete-time processing of continuous-time signals; decimation, interpolation, and sampling rate conversion; implementation structures for discrete-time systems; time-and frequency-domain design techniques for discrete-time (digital) filters; linear prediction; discrete and fast Fourier transforms; multirate techniques. Concepts will be illustrated in various modern applications.

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

Lectures and discussion.

Recommended preparation

This course presumes a solid understanding of linear time-invariant systems, discrete-time signals, basic sampling, Fourier transforms and bilateral z-transforms.

Class assignments and grading

Weekly homework is due in class on Tuesday, starting the 2nd Tuesday of the quarter.

Homework 15% Midterm Exam (2/12) 35% (Open book and notes.) Final Exam (3/18) 50% (Open book and notes.)


The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.
Additional Information
Last Update by Les Eugene Atlas
Date: 01/01/2008