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Periodic Discrete Time Signals

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1) Periodic discrete-time signals (Part 1)

  • Definition / condition of periodicity A discrete-time signal (x[n]) is periodic if shifting it by an integer multiple of its period reproduces the same signal: [ x[n] = x[n \pm KN] ] where:

    • (N) = fundamental time period (must be an integer)
    • (K) = any integer
    • (n) = time index (integer)

  • How the fundamental period relates to repetition The fundamental time period (N) corresponds to the smallest repeated pattern that repeats across all time (from (-\infty) to (+\infty)).

    • If the repetition does not extend across all time, the signal is not truly periodic.

  • Example reasoning described (waveform repetition)

    • A waveform of (x[n]) shows a repeating structure.

    • The lecturer identifies the smallest repeating length as: [ N = 4 ]

    • Therefore, shifting the signal by multiples of 4 (left or right) gives the same sequence:

      • For (K=1), shift by 4 (\rightarrow) same signal.
    • Key implication: periodicity occurs because the same structure repeats from (-\infty) to (+\infty).

2) Composite discrete-time signals (Part 2)

  • What “composite” means The signal is formed by combining (adding) two or more discrete-time signals, e.g. [ x[n] = x_1[n] + x_2[n] ] where:

    • (x_1[n]) is periodic with fundamental period (N_1)
    • (x_2[n]) is periodic with fundamental period (N_2)

  • Periodicity condition discussion (ratio rational / irrational) The lecturer uses an analogy to continuous-time results, but in discrete time:

    • (N_1) and (N_2) are integers
    • so (\frac{N_1}{N_2}) is always an integer divided by integer (\rightarrow) always rational

Therefore, the composite signal [ x[n] = x_1[n] + x_2[n] ] is always periodic.

  • How to compute the fundamental time period (method) The fundamental period of the composite signal is the LCM (least common multiple): [ N = \text{LCM}(N_1, N_2) ]

    • Lecturer’s “catch”: you don’t need rational/irrational testing in discrete time because it’s guaranteed rational due to integer periods.

3) Periodicity condition for discrete complex exponentials & sinusoidals (Part 3)

  • Key claim In discrete-time, complex exponential and sinusoidal signals are not always periodic; they become periodic only if a specific condition is satisfied.

  • Signal form used [ x[n] = a_0 e^{j\Omega_0 n} ] where (a_0) is a constant amplitude.

  • Periodicity condition derivation (high-level steps as presented)

    • Periodicity requires: [ x[n] = x[n + KN] ] (the derivation considers shifting/simplifies with (K=1) at one point)

    • Substitute the signal form and cancel common terms ((a_0 e^{j\Omega_0 n})): [ 1 = e^{j\Omega_0 N} ]

    • This implies: [ \Omega_0 N = 2\pi K ]

    • Therefore: [ \frac{2\pi}{\Omega_0} = \frac{N}{K} ]

    • Since (N) and (K) are integers, (\frac{N}{K}) is rational, so:

      • (\frac{2\pi}{\Omega_0}) must be rational

  • Final periodicity condition stated A discrete-time complex exponential (and thus discrete-time sinusoidal) is periodic if: [ \frac{2\pi}{\Omega_0} \text{ is rational} ]

Instructions / method checklist (as implied by the lecture)

To check if a discrete-time signal (x[n]) is periodic

  • Find a candidate fundamental period (N) (must be an integer).

  • Verify that for all integers (K): [ x[n] = x[n \pm KN] ]

  • Conceptually ensure the repeating structure extends over all time (from (-\infty) to (+\infty)).

To find the fundamental period of a composite signal (x[n]=x_1[n]+x_2[n])

  • Determine (N_1) and (N_2) (fundamental periods of each component).

  • Compute: [ N = \text{LCM}(N_1, N_2) ]

  • No rational/irrational ratio test is needed (in discrete time, the periods are integers).

To determine periodicity of (x[n]=a_0 e^{j\Omega_0 n}) (and discrete sinusoids)

  • Check whether: [ \frac{2\pi}{\Omega_0} \text{ is rational} ]

  • If rational (\rightarrow) periodic; if not (\rightarrow) not periodic.

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  • The lecture is spoken by an unnamed instructor.

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