Opportunity brief
Dive into the world of SignalQuest, where your understanding of signals and systems will be put to the ultimate test! From uncovering hidden frequencies and exploring Fourier transforms to mastering sampling techniques and designing digital filters, get ready to tackle challenges that go beyond the basics. Analyse signals, work through system behaviour, and put your problem solving skills to the test with applications in audio and video processing.
Ready to put your signal processing skills to the test? Take on the challenges and see how far your understanding can take you!"
Every participant will receive a certificate from Shaastra, one of India's premier annual technical festivals!
Who Can Register/Participate:
- Anyone can participate, irrespective of their college or academic background.
- Intercollegiate and interdisciplinary teams are welcome.
- Each team can consist of 1 or 2 participants.
- A participant cannot be part of multiple teams.
- A laptop is mandatory for both rounds.
Event Structure:
The competition consists of two rounds:
- Preliminary Round:
- A quiz with 35 MCQ, numerical, and comprehension-type questions, to be completed in 90 minutes.
- Calculators are allowed.
- Final Round:
- Teams qualifying from the first round will be eligible for the final round, which will be held offline at IIT Madras.
- Qualified teams will be contacted soon after the first round.
Topics Covered:
- Signals and Signal Properties
- LTI Systems: Properties and Applications
- Continuous and Discrete Fourier Transforms (CFT & DFT), including FFT
- Time and Frequency Domain Analysis
- Laplace and Z-Transforms: Properties and Applications
- Sampling Techniques
- Digital Filter Analysis and Design
- MATLAB Applications in Audio and Video Processing
Note that the above list is not exhaustive. The list of topics is meant to give an idea of what to expect from the event and the areas it will focus on.
Event Guidelines:
- Details about the platform and access link for the quiz will be emailed to all registered participants 24 hours before the event.
- Round 2 of SignalQuest is an offline technical challenge that combines a strategic problem-solving auction where teams bid on signal processing questions based on difficulty with a hands-on execution lab, where participants tackle practical and coding-based signal analysis tasks.
- Participants must bring their own laptops for Round 2 and present their solutions directly to the organizers.
Rules and Regulations:
- Ensure a stable internet connection and a functional device (laptop/PC is required).
- Tab switching, communication, or use of external assistance and AI tools will result in immediate disqualification.
- Calculators are permitted, but the use of any simulation or programming tools is strictly prohibited.
- Participants must submit responses before the timer ends; late submissions will not be accepted.
- Participants are advised to regularly check the Unstop page for updates.
- Participants must strictly adhere to guidelines provided by coordinators. Basic etiquette should be observed in all interactions with organizers. In case of any disputes regarding answers or submissions, the coordinators' decision is final.
- Further information will be communicated via groups formed after registration.
Rewards:
- All participants of this competition will be awarded a participation certificate only upon attending Round 1 of SignalQuest.
- Prize pool: INR 45,000