Communications is a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behaviour “It is about communication between people; the rest is technology” Communication systems are reliable, economical and efficient means of communications Public switched telephone network (PSTN), mobile telephone communication (GSM, 3G, 4G .), broadcast radio or television, navigation systems, . The course is aiming at introducing fundamental issues required for understanding and designing a (digital) communication system . | Lecture Digital communication systems - Lecture 1