HANOI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
ET4020E: Digital Signal Processing
Prof. Minseok Han
School of Electronics and
Telecommunications
Spring Semester 2026
Course Logistics
Framework, Requirements, and Communication Channels
Resources & Communication
Core Reading Tech Stack Contact Info
• Oppenheim: Discrete-time • Matlab: Primary simulation • mshan1024@[Link]
Signal Processing engine
• mshan1024@[Link]
• Proakis: DSP Principles and • Google Colab: Python-based
Handouts: Shared Dropbox
Algorithms interactive notebooks for
• Trung: Digital Filtering cloud signal processing
(Vietnamese)
Grading Framework
Assessment Formula
70%
TEAM PROJECT WEIGHT
m: Midterm Exam performance
f: Final Team Project (13 Teams)
b: Bonus points (Class problem solving)
DSP in Modern Healthcare
Advanced Bio-Imaging
Image Reconstruction: Converting raw sensor data
into 3D MRI/CT visuals using FFT.
Signal Enhancement: Real-time noise suppression in
ECG and medical telemetry.
Automated Diagnosis: Pattern recognition in
ultrasound waveforms.
DSP in National Defense
Tactical Signal Superiority
AESA Radar: Phase shifting and beamforming using
high-speed digital arrays for multi-target tracking.
Acoustic Warfare: Sonar signal processing for
underwater target identification and ambient sea-
noise filtering.
Encryption: Real-time crypto-processing of tactical
communication signals to prevent interception.
ADC and DAC Deep Dive
The Sampling Paradigm
Sampling: Mapping continuous time x(t) to discrete-
time impulses x(nTs).
Quantization: Solving bit-depth vs. signal-to-noise
ratio (SNR) trade-offs.
Nyquist Limit: Mathematical proofs for alias-free
signal recovery.
Strategic Benefits of DSP
"DSP provides immune-to-drift performance, ensuring critical systems like radar and sonar remain perfectly calibrated regardless
of environment."
Syllabus & Core Topics
Fundamental Theory Applied Engineering
• Discrete-time signals • FIR & IIR Filter Design
• LTI System properties • Z-Transform Analysis
• Frequency domain response • DFT & FFT Algorithms
Course Roadmap (Spring 2026)
Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Signal Basics Z-Transform & DFT/FFT Complexity Advanced Application* Team Presentations
Filtering
Naval Filter Projects (Teams 1-7)
Team Project Topic Naval/Defense Application
Team 01 64-point FFT in HDL Real-time radar signal parsing
Team 02 Audio Spectrum Analyzer Submarine acoustic signature monitoring
Team 03 Audio Streaming via Python Secure digital voice intercom
Team 04 Digital Filter Modems Ship-to-Ship secure communication
Team 05 Low-Pass Sonar Filter Propeller noise suppression
Team 06 Adaptive Radar Filter Sea-clutter rejection in AESA
Team 07 Notch Filter Design 60Hz Power-line interference removal
Naval Filter Projects (Teams 8-13)
Team Project Topic Naval/Defense Application
Team 08 FIR Equalizer Design SDR Radio Channel Correction
Team 09 Matched Filter Detection Passive Sonar Target Acquisition
Team 10 IIR Real-time Filter Engine room vibration monitoring
Team 11 Signal Encryption Filter Anti-jamming spread spectrum
Team 12 Multi-rate Filter Banks Wideband intercept receivers
Team 13 Predictive Filtering Surface-to-Air missile tracking
Q&A
Thank you for your attention!
Prof. Minseok Han
mshan1024@[Link]
Republic of Korea Naval Academy