Signals unit impulse response h(t) ECHO

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The discussion focuses on finding the unit impulse response h(t) of an audio system with two echoes at 0.5 and 1.5 seconds, represented as h(t) = δ(t) + δ(t-0.5) + δ(t-1.5). The Fourier transform is derived as H(ω) = 1 + e^{-jω/2} + e^{-j3ω/2}, with participants discussing the difficulty in sketching its magnitude and phase. Suggestions include using Euler's relation to separate real and imaginary components for calculating magnitude and phase. Overall, the challenge lies in simplifying the functions for easier sketching, indicating a need for graphing tools.
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Homework Statement



a) Find the unit impulse response h(t) of an audio system that causes two echoes, one occurring at 0.5 seconds and the other one at 1.5 seconds. Please sketch H(w). (Magnitude and phase)

b) Design a system that can eliminate noise coming from the 60Hz power signal (thus noise is an additive 60Hz sinusoid). Derive its time input response h(t).

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The Attempt at a Solution



Here is my attempt thus far at the solution,

a)

If I have echoes at time 0.5 and 1.5,

h(t) = \delta(t) + \delta(t-0.5) + \delta(t-1.5)

The Fourier transform of this will be,

H(\omega) = 1 + e^{-j\frac{\omega}{2}} + e^{-j\frac{3\omega}{2}}

Is this correct? I am having a hard time figuring out how I am suppose to easily sketch the magnitude and phase of such a function.

Thanks again!
 
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jegues said:

Homework Statement



a) Find the unit impulse response h(t) of an audio system that causes two echoes, one occurring at 0.5 seconds and the other one at 1.5 seconds. Please sketch H(w). (Magnitude and phase)

b) Design a system that can eliminate noise coming from the 60Hz power signal (thus noise is an additive 60Hz sinusoid). Derive its time input response h(t).

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



Here is my attempt thus far at the solution,

a)

If I have echoes at time 0.5 and 1.5,

h(t) = \delta(t) + \delta(t-0.5) + \delta(t-1.5)

The Fourier transform of this will be,

H(\omega) = 1 + e^{-j\frac{\omega}{2}} + e^{-j\frac{3\omega}{2}}

Is this correct? I am having a hard time figuring out how I am suppose to easily sketch the magnitude and phase of such a function.

Thanks again!

Fourier transform looks right (I'm a Laplace man myself, but it's about the same thing).

So, assuming it's right, use the Euler relation on the two exponentials, then use standard method of forming H(ω) = A + jB

magn = √(A2 + B2)
phase = arc tan B/A. Pay attention separately to the signs of A and B (in other words, arc tan (A/-B) ≠ arc tan(-A/B) etc.)
 
rude man said:
Fourier transform looks right (I'm a Laplace man myself, but it's about the same thing).

So, assuming it's right, use the Euler relation on the two exponentials, then use standard method of forming H(ω) = A + jB

magn = √(A2 + B2)
phase = arc tan B/A. Pay attention separately to the signs of A and B (in other words, arc tan (A/-B) ≠ arc tan(-A/B) etc.)

I've done this, let's just say it doesn't simplify down to something nice that you can sketch by hand. (You'd need a graphing calculator as far as I can tell)

That's why I'm getting frustrated, it's not turning into something I can simply sketch by hand.
 
jegues said:
I've done this, let's just say it doesn't simplify down to something nice that you can sketch by hand. (You'd need a graphing calculator as far as I can tell)

That's why I'm getting frustrated, it's not turning into something I can simply sketch by hand.

What did you get for magn. and phase as functions of ω? Can't be that bad.
 

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