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Electrical and Computer Engineering

18491 – Digital Signal Processing

12 units

This course addresses the mathematics, implementation, design and application of the digital signal processing algorithms widely used in areas such as multimedia telecommunications and speech and image processing. Topics include discrete-time signals and systems, discrete-time Fourier transforms and Z-transforms, discrete Fourier transforms and fast Fourier transforms, digital filter design and implementation, and multi-rate signal processing. The course will include introductory discussions of 2-dimensional signal processing, linear prediction, adaptive filtering, and selected application areas. Classroom lectures are supplemented with implementation exercises using MATLAB.

4 hrs. lec., 1 hr. rec.

Prerequisite: 18-396

Last updated on April 11, 2006

ECE classifications

Undergraduate areas

Signals and Systems

Undergraduate designations

Coverage, Depth

This course is currently being offered.

Past semesters

S07, S06

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