Course detail

Transmission Media

FEKT-BPA-PRMAcad. year: 2026/2027

The course focuses on the physical layer of telecommunication networks and introduces the main types of transmission media used for signal transmission. It covers both wired and wireless transmission principles, with particular emphasis on cable-based media.

The main topics include coaxial cables, twisted-pair cables, optical fibers, and basic cable installation and termination procedures. Attention is also given to the transmission and propagation of electromagnetic waves in different transmission media, basic multiplexing techniques, and methods for measuring and evaluating transmission parameters. The course further includes practical examples of telecommunication networks implemented using different types of transmission media.

 

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Petr Münster, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Telecommunications (UTKO)

Entry knowledge

Knowledge at secondary school level is required. Furthermore, the student should have basic knowledge of the primary parameters of the line - resistance, inductance, capacitance and shunt conductance.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Requirements for successful completion of the course

A maximum of 40 points can be obtained from coursework during the semester:

- 20 points for a test covering theoretical and practical knowledge from the exercises,

- 20 points for successful completion of the laboratory exercises .

The required scope and form of the individual project are specified in regulations issued by the course lecturer and updated for each academic year.

The final written examination is evaluated with a maximum of 60 points.

The detailed content, organization, and forms of instruction are defined in regulations issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated annually.

Attendance at laboratory exercises is compulsory. Any missed laboratory session must be made up by prior arrangement with the instructor. 

Aims

The aim of the course is to acquaint students with telecommunication transmission media, especially with cable media. During the course students obtain both theoretical and practical knowledge of different types of media, both metallic and optical.
The student acquires practical knowledge in the field of transmission media used in telecommunication networks. The main focus is on cable lines, namely coaxial cables, twisted pair and an optical fiber. For each type of media, the student learns basic parameters and measurement options. Students also acquires knowledge about the installation and cabling, documentation and localization. Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:
- understand the types of transmission media,
- propose a suitable type of transmission medium for connection,
- design a topology for information transfer,
- design technology connecting copper cables,
- design technology connecting optical cables,
- perform basic measurements on the transmission media,
- be able to locate faults on cables.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

FILKA, Miloslav. Optoelectronics for telecommunications and informatics. Dallas, 2009. ISBN 978-0-615-33185-0. (EN)
FILKA, Miloslav. Transmission media for Telecommunication. Brno, 2014 (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BPA-ELE Bachelor's

    specialization BPA-ECT , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory, profile core courses

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Petr Münster, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Basic transmission problems
Metallic cables
Optical cables
Cable manufacturing procedures
Laying, connecting and assembly methods
Metropolitan, access, and transport networks
Cable and terminals interface
Frequency dependence in links
Cable protection
Digital and xDSL systems and link selection
Optical fibres for wave multiplex selection
Take-over, preventive and fault measurement for cable
Elements of optical networks, network examples

Laboratory exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Petr Münster, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Introduction, safety at - work regulations
Parameter measurement with image meter
Resistance unbalance measurement
Operation capacitance and capacitance asymmetry measurement
Crosstalk measurement
Optical fibre measurement
Optical fibre transmission system
OTDR - optical measurement
Pulse fault measurement
Cable detector
Localization measurement
Circuit design and measurement
Structured cabling measurement