Course Description
This course considers the latest technology development in wireless communications, including 5G and LTE systems. These systems are high performing and represent "state-of-the-art" in many aspects. A central part of this course is to give detailed knowledge of the communication methods that are used in down-link and up-link. This course also includes trends for future system solutions. The aim of this course is to give fundamental knowledge concerning principles, concepts, functioning, performance, and limitations for such systems for mobile communications.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade, the student must
- be able to show a significantly deeper knowledge concerning modern systems for mobile communications;
- be able to critically analyze and describe modern systems for mobile communications from an overall perspective.
Competences and skills
For a passing grade, the student must
- be able to identify, formulate, and handle complex problems within the area of multi-user communication;
- be able to suggest technical solutions based on 5G/LTE concepts that satisfy given performance requirements;
- be able to independently work in a creative way with advanced projects, and also orally and in writing clearly present, motivate and discuss obtained conclusions.
Judgment and approach
For a passing grade, the student must
- be able to show the ability to make judgments with respect to relevant scientific, social, and ethical aspects.
Contents
The course will contain a selection of the following topics in the textbook:
1. What is 5G
2. 5G Standardization
3. Spectrum for 5G
4. LTE Introduction
5. 5G (New Radio) Introduction
6. OFDM fundamentals (the main focus of the course)
7. LTE/NR transmission structure
8. Channel sounding
9. Transport-channel processing
10. Physical-layer control signaling
11. Multi-antenna transmission
12. Beam management
13. Retransmission protocols
14. Scheduling
15. Initial access
16. LTE/NR interworking and co-existence
17. RF characteristics and requirements
18. Beyond the first release of 5G
Examination details
Grading scale: (3,4,5) - (Satisfactory, Good, Excellent)
Assessment: Optional home written examination for those who want to get good or excellent marks normally consists of five problems. Passing the two compulsory parts is a requirement to be allowed to enter the examination.
The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.
Parts
Code: 0120. Name: Project.
Credits: 5.5. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Approved project. Contents: Written report, oral presentation, and acting as an opponent on another group's report and presentation.
Code: 0220. Name: Computer Laboratory Sessions.
Credits: 2.0. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Approved laboratory work.
Admission
Required prior knowledge: ETT051/EITG05 Digital Communications. ETIN15 Radio systems or EITN75 Wireless System Design Principles
The number of participants is limited to: 40
Reading list
- Erik Dahlman, Stefan Parkvall, and Johan Sköld: 5G NR: The Next Generation Wireless Access Technology. Academic Press, 2018, ISBN: 9780128143230.
Contact and other information
Course coordinator: Aleksei Fedorov, aleksei.fedorov at eit.lth.se
Course teaching assistant: Juan Sanchez, juan.sanchez at eit.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.eit.lth.se/course/eitp30