ELEC71010 Advanced Digital Signal Processing
Assignment
Semester 1, 2023/2024
Design and Implement a Digital Audio System
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
The written assignment will assess the Learning Outcomes 3 and 4.
Learning Outcome
1) Demonstrate knowledge and comprehensive understanding of advanced Knowledge &
DSP methods related to rapidly evolving research areas and systematic Understanding
application of various techniques.
2) Analyse complex DSP systems using a variety of analytical tools and ability
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to learn new tools independently.
3) Find solutions for a wide range of DSP applications and critical evaluation of Application
methodologies and techniques in terms of algorithm requirement and
implementation platforms.
4) Design complex algorithms and systematically take into account non-ideal Learning
effects and practical limitations. Communicate the methodology, results and Communication
conclusions of work done.
The assignment will assess the following AHEP3 learning outcomes:
SM7MA comprehensive understanding of the relevant scientific principles of the specialisation
EA6M Ability both to apply appropriate engineering analysis methods for solving complex problems in
engineering and to assess their limitations
EA5m Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies
EA7M Ability to collect and analyse research data and to use appropriate engineering analysis tools in
tackling unfamiliar problems, such as those with uncertain or incomplete data or specifications, by the
appropriate innovation, use or adaptation of engineering analytical methods
D9M Knowledge, understanding and skills to work with information that may be incomplete or
uncertain, quantify the effect of this on the design and, where appropriate, use theory or experimental
research to mitigate deficiencies
D10M Knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and the
ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations
G1Apply their skills in problem solving, communication, information retrieval, working with others, and
the effective use of general IT facilities
Information
The assignment needs to be completed using LabVIEW. Please find information to download student
version of the software on the module's Blackboard site.
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Problem 1
Signal Processing is being used in a diverse range of applications due to the availability of low-cost
devices which are programmed to implement digital signal processing algorithms.
a) Choose an application area within your programme of study and briefly discuss the developments
made in signal processing techniques within the chosen area of application by performing a critical
literature review.
b) Briefly discuss the future of signal processing in the chosen area of application.
Note: Programme of study is your course, i.e., 'Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems',
or 'Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering'. You must choose an application area within your
programme of study for Problem 1. The solution to this problem should be provided in the 'Literature
Review' section of your paper.
Problem2
Suppose you are working as a design engineer in Staffs Electronics Ltd. The company is based in Stoke-
on-Trent and develops products to be used in Electrical Power,Electronics and Telecommunication
sector. You are required to design a real-time digital audio processor [Link] system will function
as a 7-band graphic equaliser for high quality music [Link], the system will also be able to
eliminate three interference tones present at 3.5kHz, 7 kHz, and 10.5 kHz.
You are required to implement the system using LabVIEW. The 7-band equaliser should be controlled
via a Graphical User Interface (GUI) running on a personal computer. The interference tone elimination
functionality should offer 4 possible functions (selectable by using switches and LEDs to indicate the
selected operation):
1. Only the 3.5 kHz tone is removed.
2. Only the 7 kHz tone is removed.
3. Only the 10.5 kHz tone is removed.
4. All tones are removed simultaneously.
5. No tones removed.
The implemented system should perform as close to ideal as possible and use minimum DSP resources.
You are required to determine appropriate specification for filters and justify the reasons for choosing
various parameter values as well as particular type of filters. You may find it beneficial to present filter
specification in the form of a table. Waveforms showing results in
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both time and frequency domain should be included n your paper to demonstrate correct system
functionality for both equalisation and interference tone elimination.
The block diagram of a 3-band audio equaliser, shown in Figure 1, is available as it was developed by an
employee whilst developing another product. In Figure 1, LPF, BPF, and HPF blocks represent lowpass,
bandpass, and highpass filters, respectively. The parameters k1,k2, and k3 represent the gain factors for
filter outputs.
Figure 1: Block diagram of a 3-band audio equaliser
Submission Guidelines
Your paper should include the following sections:
· Abstract
· Introduction
·Literature Review
·System Design and Implementation
·Results and Discussion
· Conclusions and Recommendations
The paper which you produce should meet the requirements of an IEEE journal. The IEEE journal
template is available at this location (select the template for IEEE Transactions on Signal Processing):
[Link]
Your argument and findings should be supported by suitable references, cited in an applicable manner
using the IEEE Referencing Method, for more information please refer
to:[Link]
Submission Requirements
You are required to submit the following through Blackboard- via Assessment Tab:
·an electronic copy of your paper;
· a zipped copy of LabVIEW files.
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