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ELEG 4003 Communication Theory

Fall 2014

Homework Assignment

(Maximum Score: 30)

Due Date: December 02, 2014

Question 1: [10 points]

Read the five articles on digital television (TV) that appeared in the IEEE Spectrum magazine

(posted on the PVAMU’s e-courses web portal) and write a short summary (between 1000 and

1500 words) about it by answering the three questions listed below:

(a) What are the advantages of replacing the analog TV with digital TV broadcasting?

(b) In your opinion, what were the key issues (technical/economical/social) in the United States

with the mandated digital TV transition plan?

(c) What is the technology beyond high-definition TV?

Question 2: [10 points]

Briefly describe a major breakthrough, technical advances or an emerging technology in the field

of communications? In your opinion, how will this influence the communication landscape of the

future?

Question 3: [10 points]

It is extremely important to engage in life-long learning to be successful as an electrical engineer.

Briefly explain what you have done in the past and intend to do in the near future to meet this

objective. Also describe an instance how a life-long learning activity has helped you succeed in

your curriculum.