WCDMA for Third Generation Mobile Communications G

Course aim

This course aims to present the characteristics of WCDMA as the air interface for the 3rd generation
mobile communication systems. The course provides a detailed coverage of WCDMA physical layer,
network planning and the evolution of mobile communication systems from 2G to 3G. The course has
been designed to build upon your background in mobile communications and computer
communication networks. The key concepts and application examples are illustrated with tutorial problems. The course assignments address practical receiver design and network planning issues.

Course content

Introduction to 3G cellular systems, cellular propagation environment for 3G radio links,
standardization process, evolution from GSM to UMTS, UMTS network architecture, introduction to WCDMA, modulation/demodulation methods made available at the network level, handover, power
control, radio access network architecture, physical layer, radio interface protocols, WCDMA radio
network planning, radio resource management, packet access, physical layer performance.

Textbook(s)

H.Holma and A.Toskala (editors) 2004, WCDMA for UMTS: Radio Access For Third Generation Mobile Communications (Online version of this text is available for UniSA students from the UniSA li, 3, Wiley

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment 2: RF Network Planning, Assignments 1: RAKE Receiver Simulation, Examination, Test

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.