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DESCRIPTION
This course provides a brief
overview of the wireless communications industry, reviews the
frequency bands allocated for various wireless communications
systems and services, reviews the characteristics of wireless
communications channels, and reviews the
principal elements of a wireless communication system and the
signal processing functions that are employed in most wireless
systems. The course also examines cellular mobile telephone
systems, cellular networks, wireless data systems and services,
cellular standards, and multiple access techniques.
PREREQUISITES
An engineering or computer science degree is
desirable; an associate's degree is acceptable. An understanding of
the basic principles of communications systems including digital
communications systems, is assumed. An astute person with a
business degree can benefit substantially if this is their field of
work.
INTENDED AUDIENCE
Anyone requiring knowledge of cellular systems
that is new to this field should find the course helpful. Designers
of communications equipment for cellular, wireless data, wireless
local loop, and digital signal processing applications should
benefit.
ESTIMATED TIME
2.5 hours
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