CAAD Lab
(Communications, Advanced Analog, DSP)
The CAAD Lab consists of multiple sections, each designed to support a variety of third- and fourth-year courses. These sections cover introductory and intermediate subjects in analog and digital communication.
Lab manager
Iman Makhmal Koohi
iman.makhmalkoohi@utoronto.ca
416-978-3973
Room BA3104
Lab location: Room SF2201
Sandford Fleming Building (SF) 10 King's College Rd, 2nd Floor
Lab courses
ECE316 Communication Systems
ECE331 Analog Electronics
ECE417 Digital Communication
ECE430 Analog Integrated Circuits
ECE431 Digital Signal Processing
ECE441 Interfacing & Modulating the Nervous System
ECE446 Sensory Communication
ECE350 Semiconductor Electronic Devices
ECE354 Electronic Circuits
ECE363 Communication Systems
ECE464 Wireless Communication
MSE435 Optical and Photonic Materials
Topics include
- Exploration of probability and random processes
- Examination of energy and power spectral densities
- Fundamentals of speech coding, speech processing and speech recognition algorithms
- Radio communication
- Understanding the basic operation, design and limitations of semiconductor electronic devices
- Integrated circuit (IC) design
- Fundamental principles of clinical applications of neuromodulation
The lab is outfitted with:
Digital oscilloscopes, arbitrary signal generators, multichannel DC power supplies, digital multimeters, spectrum analyzers, DSP / ARM9 experimental platforms, software defined radios.
In addition, the lab is equipped with an extensive collection of electronic components, support equipment and breadboards to facilitate a wide range of experiments and projects.
Lab photos
Lab access
The room is open only at specific times during the day for scheduled courses when TAs are present. This lab is not open after hours or on weekends.
Remote access: You can access the computers in this room remotely. See schedule of availability and how-to instructions (PDF).
Computer accounts
You are required to have a valid and active Engineering Computing Facility (ECF) account to access the computers in this lab. First-time users must activate their account.
Lab regulations
All individuals must adhere to the lab regulations and safety procedures outlined in the ECE Safety & Operational Training. Note that food and beverages are strictly prohibited within the lab premises.