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Signal and System Theory I

Signal- und Systemtheorie I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Helmut Bölcskei
VVZ CR 3.9

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:53:09

Objective

Introduction to the mathematical description of signals and systems.

Content

Characterization and classification of signals (continuous-time and discrete-time). Signal analysis in the time and frequency domain, Fourier- and Laplace transforms. Linear time-invariant systems. Discrete-time signals and systems sampling theorems, discrete Fourier-transform, z-transform, DFT, FFT, digital filter structures, digital filter design.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Problem set with documented solutions.

Literature

Books recommended: A. V. Oppenheim, A. S. Willsky, and S. H. Nawab, ``Signals and Systems'', 2nd ed., Prentice Hall, 1997. A. V. Oppenheim, R. W. Schaefer, and J. R. Buck, ``Discrete-Time Signal Processing'', 2nd ed., Prentice Hall, 1999

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Signal- und Systemtheorie I
  • Thu 08:15-10:00 (ETF E 1)
2 h weekly
exercise Signal- und Systemtheorie I
  • Tue 15:15-16:00 (ETA F 5)
  • 25.11 Date 16:15-17:00 (ETA F 5)
1 h weekly

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