Knowledge of the theory and practical aspects of wireless and mobile communications (physical, technical, and mathematical concepts and methods). Knowledge of standardised mobil communications systems and state-of-the-art in this area.

Introduction into wireless and mobile communications, as well as example problems and system concepts. Mobile propagation channel characteristics. Cellular system design. Fundamental trade-offs in  latency, reliability, and data rate. Introduction into system concepts and 3G/4G network architectures: Connection setup, transmit power control, adaptive modulation and coding, handover concepts including associated protocols and control channels. Integration of data- and speech services. Antenna and antenna arrays: components and properties. Coding, modulation und transmission schemes. channel characterisation: Fading mechanisms, doubly selective propagation channels and their signal- and system theory (shadowing, multipath propagation, Doppler spread, WSSUS assumption, scattering function). 

This course is based on the VU Mobile Communications (LVA 389.063) which was part of the former master curriculum Telecommunications (Study Code 066 437).

first class: Fri., 1.3.2019 at 8:30 a.m.

1. Midterm test: written exam which covers the course contents up to the date of the midterm test. Test problems are similar to the examples and problems which are rehearsed in the accompanying exercises. Electronic calculators and the official course notes can be used. However: mobile phones, laptops, etc. are not allowed.

2. Final exam: the final exam is oral. Dates are announced at the course homepage. Additional exam dates can be arranged on request.

• Lecture notes for this course are available. -> at graphisches Zentrum der TU Wien, Wiedner Hauptstraße 8-10, 1040 Vienna, Price: ~12.00€
• Additional reading: Andreas F. Molisch, Wireless Communications, Wiley, 2005