t.BA.WV.WCOM2.19HS (Wireless Communication 2) 
Module: Wireless Communication 2
This information was generated on: 27 April 2024
No.
t.BA.WV.WCOM2.19HS
Title
Wireless Communication 2
Organised by
T ISC
Credits
4

Description

Version: 4.0 start 01 August 2023
 

Short description

 In the WCOM2 module, you learn how modern wireless systems work (e.g. WiFi 6, 4G (LTE) / 5G (NR), IoT / sensor networks, GPS / GNSS) and also study the most commonly used techniques, such as OFDM, multi-antenna systems (e.g. MIMO) and user separation methods.

Module coordinator

 Sarperi Luciano (sarp)

Learning objectives (competencies)
Objectives Competences Taxonomy levels
You are familiar with the most important properties of modern wireless systems (e.g. WiFi 6, mobile radio 4G (LTE) / 5G (NR), DAB, IoT technologies, GPS / GNSS). F K2
You understand the influence of multipath propagation on the radio channel and can illustrate the effects on wireless communication systems. F, M K4
You understand the properties of OFDM (WiFi, LTE, NR, DAB, ...) for use in multipath environments at high data rates and can evaluate and use multi-antenna systems according to the situation. F, M K6
You can describe and analyse the most important user separation procedures for wireless systems. F, M K4
You can evaluate which wireless systems are suitable for a particular application (based on throughput, latency, range, propagation / channel characteristics). F, M K6
You can analyse and solve typical wireless problems in the laboratory. F, M K5

Module contents

 Understanding of the functionality, performance characteristics and limitations of modern wireless systems (e.g. WiFi 6, 4G (LTE) / 5G (NR), IoT / sensor networks, GPS / GNSS), based on the fundamentals of wireless communication. 
  • Propagation of radio waves in multipath environment and suitable modern transmission techniques for high data rates (OFDM)
  • Multiplexing methods:  Space-, time-, frequency- and code- multiplexing (SDMA, TDMA, FDMA, CDMA), random access, cellular technology, capacity calculation
  • Multiantenna-Systems (e.g. MIMO)
  • Characteristics of modern wireless systems, e.g.
    • ​Mobile radio 4G (LTE) and 5G (NR)
    • IoT (LoRa, NB-IoT, LTE-M, 5G)
    • WiFi
    • DAB
    • GPS/GNSS
    • DECT​
  • Flexible receivers and transmitters using Software Defined Radio (SDR) technology
More information on the content (WCOM1 & 2):
https://www.zhaw.ch/storage/engineering/institute-zentren/isc/Schwerpunkt_NT_WCOM/WCOM1_2_v4.pdf

Teaching materials

 Will be provided by the lecturer.

Supplementary literature

  

Prerequisites

 Attendance of the module WCOM1 recommended.

Teaching language

 (X) German ( ) English

Part of International Profile

 ( ) Yes (X) No

Module structure

 Typ 3a
  For more details please click on this link: T_CL_Modulauspraegungen_SM2025

Exams
Description Type Form Scope Grade Weighting
Graded assignments during teaching semester Exam Written <90' 1-6 20 %
Graded assignments during teaching semester Report Written 3-6 Pages 1-6 10 %
End-of-semester exam Exam Written 90' 1-6 70 %

Remarks

 More information on the content (WCOM1 & 2): https://www.zhaw.ch/storage/engineering/institute-zentren/isc/Schwerpunkt_NT_WCOM/WCOM1_2_v4.pdf

Legal basis

 The module description is part of the legal basis in addition to the general academic regulations. It is binding. During the first week of the semester a written and communicated supplement can specify the module description in more detail.

Note

Course: Wireless Communication 2 - Praktikum
No.
t.BA.WV.WCOM2.19HS.P
Title
Wireless Communication 2 - Praktikum

Note

  • No module description is available in the system for the cut-off date of 27 April 2024.
Course: Wireless Communication 2 - Vorlesung
No.
t.BA.WV.WCOM2.19HS.V
Title
Wireless Communication 2 - Vorlesung

Note

  • No module description is available in the system for the cut-off date of 27 April 2024.