Fundamentals of Digital Communication for Wireless Systems

This class serves as an introduction to the basic design principles and analysis of modern wireless communication systems. The topics covered will include: introduction to wireless communications, the evolution of wireless communications – Second Generation (2G) and Third Generation (3G) systems, the cellular concept – system design fundamentals, mobile radio propagation – large scale path loss, mobile radio propagation – small scale fading and multipath, modulation techniques for mobile radio, equalization, diversity, multiple access techniques for wireless communications, and wireless systems and standards.

Note: Familiarity with calculus, probability theory, and random processes.

Course Number: EE-40034   Credit: 3 units

This course is part of the following Certificate Program(s):

• Wireless Engineering