ECET345 Signals And Systems Homework 7 Name Of Student

Ecet345 Signals And Systemshomework 7name Of Student

Summarize the assignment instructions: perform Fourier analysis on a full wave rectified sine wave sampled at a specified rate, analyze a cosine wave's exponential form, evaluate complex roots using Euler's formula, analyze a periodic sequence with DFT, determine FFT frequency resolution for given sampling data, and identify sampling frequency ranges for resolving specific frequency components without violating the Nyquist criterion or resolution requirements.

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The comprehensive analysis of signals and systems through Fourier and complex exponential methods is essential in understanding their frequency content, spectral properties, and sampling constraints. This paper addresses various tasks, beginning with the spectral analysis of a full wave rectified sine wave, progressing through complex exponential representation, and concluding with practical considerations related to digital sampling and Fourier analysis.

Fourier Series of a Full Wave Rectified Sine Wave

A fundamental task involves analyzing a sine wave with a frequency of 60 Hz and amplitude of 117 V, which is then full wave rectified and sampled at 2,048 samples per second. The Fourier series of a full wave rectified sine wave can be derived from classical circuit theory and mathematical formulations. The full wave rectification converts the sinusoidal input into a waveform composed of a DC component and even harmonics of the fundamental frequency.

The Fourier series expansion for the full wave rectified sine wave, which is an even function, is known to contain only cosine terms. The general form is:

f(t) = a0/2 + Σn=1^∞ an cos(nω0 t)

where ω0 = 2πf, and the coefficients an are calculated using integrals over one period. For the full wave rectified sine wave, the Fourier coefficients yield non-zero contributions only for even harmonics, with the fundamental and higher even multiples being significant. The Fourier coefficients can be expressed as (based on standard derivations):

an = (4A/πn) for n even, and zero for n odd, with a0 representing the DC component. This theoretical foundation provides a basis for comparison with the discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) computed via FFT in MATLAB.

In practical MATLAB implementation, a sampled version of the rectified sine wave is generated with 4096 points, and FFT is used to compute its frequency spectrum. The results are plotted in both linear and logarithmic scales, allowing extraction of the amplitudes of the DC component and first four harmonics. These amplitudes and frequencies are then tabulated against theoretical predictions for validation.

Complex Exponential Representation of a Cosine Wave

A cosine wave of frequency (1/π) Hz with amplitude 10 can be expressed in complex exponential form using Euler's formula:

cos(ωt) = (e^{jωt} + e^{-jωt})/2

Given the amplitude of 10, the complex exponential form is:

x(t) = 10 cos(ωt) = 5 (e^{jωt} + e^{-jωt})

where ω = 2πf = 2π / π = 2 rad/sec. Therefore:

x(t) = 5 * (e^{j2t} + e^{-j2t})

Expressed as a single complex number in the form a + jb, this involves the Euler representation of the cosine as:

In terms of complex exponentials, the fundamental phasor is 5e^{j2t}.

Evaluation of Euler’s Formula and Roots of -1

Euler’s formula states that e^{jθ} = cos θ + j sin θ, which directly leads to the identity e^{jπ} = -1. To demonstrate this, substitute θ = π into Euler’s formula:

e^{jπ} ≡ cos π + j sin π = -1 + j*0 = -1

To find the fourth root of -1, note that the complex number -1 can be represented in exponential form as e^{jπ} (or equivalently e^{j(π + 2πk)} for any integer k). The fourth roots are given by:

e^{j(π + 2πk)/4} for k=0,1,2,3, which simplifies to:

e^{j(π/4 + πk/2)} for these values of k. This yields four roots equally spaced on the complex unit circle, corresponding to angles π/4, 3π/4, 5π/4, and 7π/4 radians. These roots are fundamental in understanding polynomial roots and complex analysis in digital signal processing.

Analysis of a Periodic Sequence and Discrete Fourier Transform

Considering a periodic sequence with a fundamental period N, the sequence repeats every N samples. For the given sequence with f(nT) as specified, the digital period N is identified as the lowest number of samples after which the sequence repeats. For instance, if the sequence begins with terms 2, 2, -1, 1, then N=4, as the pattern repeats every four samples.

The discrete Fourier transform (DFT) for a sequence x(n) with period N is defined as:

X(k) = Σn=0^{N-1} x(n) e^{-j2πkn/N}

Computing the first (k=0) and last (k=N-1) DFT terms yields the average value (for k=0) and the sum of all samples multiplied by complex conjugate basis functions. For the sequence {2, 2, -1, 1}, the calculations are straightforward, providing insights into the spectral content and phase relationships.

FFT Frequency Resolution and Sampling Constraints

Sampling at 1,024 samples/sec and processing a total of 32,768 samples results in a frequency resolution of:

Δf = sampling frequency / number of samples = 1024 / 32768 = 0.03125 Hz

This resolution enables distinguishing between closely spaced frequency components within approximately 0.03 Hz accuracy.

Finally, to resolve sinusoidal components at 10 Hz, 10.25 Hz, and 12 Hz using a data set of 32,768 samples, the sampling frequency must satisfy two key considerations: adherence to the Nyquist theorem and achieving adequate spectral resolution.

The Nyquist criterion restricts the sampling frequency to be at least twice the maximum signal frequency to prevent aliasing. For the highest frequency component at 12 Hz, the minimal sampling frequency is:

fs ≥ 2 * 12 Hz = 24 Hz

However, to accurately resolve these frequencies, the chosen fs should also maximize spectral resolution, which depends on the total duration of sampling. Using 32,768 samples, the total duration is 32,768 / fs seconds, so the frequency resolution is:

Δf = fs / 32,768

Thus, the sampling frequency should be within a range that lies above 24 Hz (to satisfy Nyquist) but not so high as to reduce the spectral resolution below that needed to distinguish between frequencies separated by at least 0.25 Hz (since, for example, 10 Hz and 10.25 Hz are 0.25 Hz apart). Balancing these constraints, an optimal sampling frequency could be approximately 50 Hz or higher, ensuring both the Nyquist condition and practical resolution.

Conclusion

The analysis of signals in the frequency domain, understanding of complex exponential representations, roots of unity, and sampling constraints, provides essential tools in modern signal processing. Fourier series and FFT facilitate spectral analysis, while careful attention to sampling parameters ensures accurate resolution of signal components. These principles underpin numerous applications in communications, control systems, and digital signal processing at large.

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