Lecturer: Lorenzo Favalli  

Course name: Wireless systems
Course code: 503273
Degree course: Ingegneria Elettronica
Disciplinary field of science: ING-INF/03
The course relates to:
University credits: CFU 6
Course website: n.d.

Specific course objectives

Acquire knowledge of general information about mobile radio networks and current standards. Ability to understand the implementation choices based on channel, service and network target.

Course programme

Basic techniques
Review of basic concepts for wireless transmission techniques.

• Propagation
• Multiple access techniques. Spread spectrum. MUD. Rake. MIMO
• Channel coding
• Linear and non linear modulation
• OFDM, OFDMA
• Traffic theory review

Structured systems
Examples of real systems and implementation choices.

• Radio links, •
• Satellite systems
• Cellular coverage dimensioning
• Mobility support
• Mobile radio systems: 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G
• Data access: WiMax

Non structured systems
Description of local access systems

• WLAN, WPAN. AdHoc
• Mesh and sensor networks
• Cognitive radio

Course entry requirements

Knowledge of transmission techniques, coding, propagation, antennas, network protocols, DSP.

Course structure and teaching

Lectures (hours/year in lecture theatre): 46
Practical class (hours/year in lecture theatre): 0
Practicals / Workshops (hours/year in lecture theatre): 0

Suggested reading materials

Testing and exams

Colloquim