Handbook

This subject will provide fundamentals and advanced knowledge of wireless communication systems. Students will also be exposed to practical equipment and network simulation tools. Topics covered include: electromagnetism fundamentals; antennas analyses and simulations; antenna impedance matching; Friis transmission equation and applications; multi-path propagation; path-loss models; link budget, large and small scale fading models; single carrier systems; spread spectrum technique and applications; code division multiple access and RAKE receiver; multi-carrier systems; orthogonal frequency division multiplexing; advanced channel equalisations in time and frequency domains; cellular concept and system design fundamentals; mobility management; multi-user communications in wireless systems, medium access control, wireless networks and protocols, and new multiple access techniques for 5G and future generation wireless communications. Case studies will also be undertaken.