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Redefining the Way We Communicate and Connect

The Communication and Information Engineering Laboratory is the DEEE facility where students and researchers can learn about and experiment with the latest technologies in communication, information engineering, Internet-of-Things, etc. The laboratory is typically equipped with a variety of hardware and software, including antenna modeling setups, radar trainer, spectrum and network analyzers, signal generators, and other equipment and experimental setups belonging to other laboratories under this umbrella: RF & Microwave, Optical Communication and PCB Fabrication.

This laboratory is used for a variety of purposes, including, Teaching, Conducting research and, Developing new products and applications in digital communication, RF communications, Antennas, Radar technology, and telecommunication switching. Further, students are given not only a sound theoretical knowledge but also a solid practical experience in microwave technology, optical communication and PCB fabrication as well. Communication laboratories are essential part of the education and research in Electrical and Electronic Engineering field and provide students and researchers with the tools and resources they need to learn about and develop new technologies in communication, IOT and RF & microwave.

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CONTRIBUTION TO TEACHING  

 

The CIE laboratory is used for conducting practical classes for students who follow courses related to Communication, RF and Microwave, Wireless and Optical communication, and IOT. Below, you will find a list of laboratory classes belonging to several courses offered under Communication Engineering and Microwave technologies.

Communication Laboratory
SEMESTER SUBJECT EXPERIMENT
5 EE325 - Digital Signal Processing 1) DSP Lab1 - Activity Book
2) DSP Lab2 - Filter Design
6 EE357 - Communication Systems 1) Amplitude modulation
2) Frequency modulation
7 E596 - Image and Video Coding 1) Image compression using Huffman coding
2) Video transmission and the effect of bit errors at decoder.
3) Mini project
8 EE518 - Digital Communications 1) Digital pass band modulation
EE522 - Telecommunication and Wireless Systems 1) Optical Fiber communication system

 

RF and Microwave Laboratory
SEMESTER SUBJECT EXPERIMENT
6 EE355 - Applied Electromagnetics 1) Antennas Measurement Lab
2) Waveguide Lab
3) Open Wire Transmission Lab 
7 EE554 - Microwave Techniques 1) Microwave network analyzer calibration
2) Component characterization at RF and microwave
3) Lowpass microwave filter design
4) Microwave coupler design
5) Microwave power divider design
6) CAD-class -1: Introduction to AWR Microwave Office (MWO)
7) CAD-class:-2: LNA design with AWR MWO
8 EE511 - Antennas and Propagation 1) Noise figure measurement
2) Spectrum analysis
3) Patch antenna design
 
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Research and Innovation

This laboratory provide facilities for research and development of communication and information engineering and other inter-related areas. As mentioned, the lab has a variety of state-of-the-art equipment and resources that allow students and staff to investigate and design new methodologies and techniques. Some of the common research and development topics that are investigated in communication laboratories include: Digital communication, RF communication, Antennas, Radar technology, and telecommunication switching, Optical fiber transmission, and Microwave technology, etc. Some of the recent collaborative projects with the industry and other research institutions and also postgraduate projects can be found here: collaborations of institutions, industry and PG projects.

 
 

EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIMENTAL SETUPS  

 

Below, you will find pictures of laboratory setups, equipment, etc., belonging to the communication and information engineering laboratory. More such equipment and setups can be found in other specialized labs under this main lab (see below).

Antenna Modeling Setup Radar Trainer Waveguide Measurement Setup Network Analyzer
Antenna modelling setup Radar Trainer Waveguide Measurement Setup Network Analyzer
Spectrum Analyzer Signal Generators Oscilloscopes TV Modeling Setup

RF and Microwave Laboratory

The RF and Microwave laboratory is an essential part of the curriculum for DEEE students. It provides students with the hands-on experience they need to understand the principles of RF and microwave engineering .

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Optical Communication Laboratory

The Optical Communication Laboratory is a valuable resource for students and researchers interested in optical communication. The laboratory provides a unique opportunity to learn about the latest technologies and to conduct cutting-edge research.

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PCB Fabrication Laboratory

The R&D work of the DEEE is facilitated by a state of the art printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication laboratory and the lab is equipped with a variety of software and hardware resources, including CAD software, 3D printers, and milling machines.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

 

Laboratory Coordinator: Prof. A. Gunawardena
Instructors: See the list of instructors and their laboratory allocation here.