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This lab was basically a continuation to the subject Signals and Systems which we studied in the 5th semester. The DSP lab brought in more clarity to Signals and Systems as we simulated Convolution, Correlation, Fourier Transform and FIR Filters which was studied in the previous semester. It also helped me understand the significance of using the DSP board over the microcontrollers we’ve been using. The DSP board used was the TMS320 and used the Code Composer Studio (CCS) software. The various sessions kept to understand the immense computation power DSP has fascinated me. The simulations done brought in more clarity to the Digital Communication subject that we’ve been studying. The sensor interfacing made me realize that the board has various applications and can be used in projects. Brief knowledge about flash memory was also attained which showed how the board can work as a standalone system. 
Overall the lab was wholesome and quite useful!

Comments

  1. Gopika23 April 2019 at 20:29

    Wow!! this was so useful . I got to learn so much I came to know that the board can work as a standalone system and that it's has various applications.

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  2. Hannah23 April 2019 at 21:12

    This peice of information was really informative as I got to know more about how significant a Dsp board it , it's components etc...

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  3. Harry23 April 2019 at 21:15

    Wonderfully done. Helped in clarifying all that we had theoretically studied in the previous sems. Useful in understanding concepts of Digital Communications.

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  4. Anonymous23 April 2019 at 21:43

    This is very informative.

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  5. Sheba23 April 2019 at 22:02

    An informative piece for those studying Digital Communication. Well done!

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  6. Jason_Felix23 April 2019 at 22:08

    Quite useful information related to Digital Communication!

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  7. Anonymous23 April 2019 at 22:44

    Simulations have always brought clarity in u understanding DSP! Great info on the DSP board. Was unaware about it

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  8. Christina23 April 2019 at 23:12

    The importance of DSP is well stated and can be an alternative over the microcontrollers we commonly use.

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  9. Unknown24 April 2019 at 00:07

    Valuable information about Digital Signal Proccessing and it's significance over microcontrollers. Learnt something new today!

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  10. Suman Mohanty24 April 2019 at 01:30

    This is pretty well drafted.
    Got to learn a few things about DSP and CCS.

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  11. Gopika24 April 2019 at 02:08

    The fact that the DSP board can be made standalone it quite informative and can be useful in my future project endeavours

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  12. Unknown24 April 2019 at 02:59

    Seems really interesting, a great way to start my learning in DSP

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  13. Poojan Turakhia24 April 2019 at 09:56

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  14. Poojan Turakhia24 April 2019 at 10:00

    Very well written. Seems interesting to start!

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  15. Luke Shawn Thomas24 April 2019 at 23:38

    Useful article.

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