Wireless Technologies Overview (IT96-7-0)

SynopsisThe increasing pressure on price, performance and bandwidth utilization of wireless devices and services translates into more complex modulation scheme, system architecture and multiplexing methods. Hence there is increasing need for professionals to keep up with the development in the wireless industries.

Course Highlight
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the various wireless technologies, both current and emerging. Participants are first taught the various aspects that differentiate one technology from another. Each of the technology is then covered in a systematic approach, covering topics ranging from working principle to industry trend.

What previous participants say about this course
Answers to the question 'what did you like most about the course'

• "Clear and straightforward explanation. Reference to current situation"- 1 Sep 05
• "Good revision of wireless technologies, comprehensvie material"- 1 Sep 05
• "New technologies of wireless 're being deploy at the moment"- 1 Sep 05
• "Explanation on wireless & future technologies trend"- 19 Dec 05
• "Generally it's good as there are a lot of diff technology to learn about"- 19 Dec 05
• "The instructor deliver the subject clearly"- 19 Dec 05
• "I mostly like the wireless-LAN and WIMAX overview"- 10 Mar 08
• "The instructor is knowledgeable and presentation is good"- 10 Mar 08

What You Will Learn

• Basic concepts underlying the various wireless standards such as modulation scheme, multiple access, bandwidth requirement and data rate.
• Working principles, pros and cons, spectrum allocation, standardization progress, applications and trends for 2G, 2+G, 3G, 3+G (GSM/GPRS/EDGE, WCDMA, HSDPA/HSUPA, TD-SCDMA, cdmaOne, cdma2000, 1xEV-DO)
• Working principles, pros and cons, spectrum allocation, standardization progress, applications and trends for WPAN (Bluetooth, RFID/NFC), WLAN (802.11x), WMAN (WiMAX)
• Working principles, pros and cons, spectrum allocation, standardization progress, applications and trends for 4G (LTE) and new emerging wireless systems (LTE Advanced, Bluetooth 4, wireless USB, etc.)

Who Should AttendEngineers and Technical Managers who are involved in product marketing, production, test and development of wireless components, circuits and systems. It is also applicable for those deploying and maintaining such systems in the field.

PrerequisiteTechnical background in electrical, electronics, physics, mathematics at Diploma or Degree levels.

Course MethodologyThis course is presented classroom style, with short quizzes to re-enforce the concepts taught.

Course Duration2 days, 9am - 5pm

Course StructureBasic Communication Concepts

•  Information, signals and modulation
•  Signals: time-frequency analysis, data rate, bandwidth
•  Duplexing techniques: FDD, TDD
•  Medium access techniques: FDMA, TDMA, CDMA, CSMA
•  Analog modulation: AM, FM, PM
•  Digital modulation: IQ, signal constellation
•  Digital modulation techniques: BPSK, QPSK, MSK, GMSK, FSK, GFSK, OFDM

Wireless Data Networks

•  Standards overview - WPAN (IEEE 802.15x Bluetooth 1, 2+EDR, 3+HS)
•  Standards overview - WLAN (IEEE 802.11x WiFi)
•  Standards overview - WMAN (IEEE 802.16x WiMAX)
•  Other wireless standards -  RFID/NFC, GPS
•  Network architecture, basic working principles, medium access techniques, PHY modulation, frequency channels, etc.
•  Comparison: strengths and weaknesses
•  Current status and future outlook for technology development and standardization process

Mobile Communication Systems

• Basic working principles, network architecture and cellular concept
• 2G and 2G+ standards overview: GSM, cdmaOne (IS-95), GPRS, EDGE
• Modulation and multiple access techniques
• Frequency bandwidth allocation
• Comparison: strengths and weaknesses
• Current and future outlook of system deployment

Advanced Mobile Communication Systems

• 3G and 3G+ standards overview: WCDMA, HSDPA/HSUPA, TD-SCDMA, cdma2000, 1xEV-DO
• 4G standards overview: LTE
• Modulation and multiple access techniques
• Frequency bandwidth allocation
• Comparison: strengths and weaknesses
• Current status and future outlook for technology development and standardization process
• Future growth trend and potential

Emerging Wireless Standards and Technological Trends

• Beyond 4G: LTE Advanced
• WLAN and WPAN standards and technology future development
• Future system and device enhancement: mobility, speed, power consumption, etc.
• Networking technology development: cloud computing and wireless system.
• Emerging technological and market trends in telecommunications