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227-0441-00L 6 Credits MSC D-ITET

Mobile Communications: 5G and Internet of Things

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Marc Kuhn

Offered for the last time in spring 2020.

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:40:48

Abstract

Present and future (5G and cellular IoT) of mobile communication systems. The lecture course covers design, analysis and applications of current and upcoming mobile communication systems. Important topics include: mobile wireless channels, PHY technologies, cellular networks, Internet-of-Things, autonomous driving, QoS measurements and evaluation, benchmarking.

Objective

By the end of this course, students will be able to - understand and explain the characteristics of mobile wireless channels - illustrate physical layer limits and challenges of mobile communication systems - model and simulate PHY technologies of WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and 3G, 4G, and 5G mobile communications standards - explain the use of wireless technologies in the context of IoT and autonomous driving - understand and illustrate the use of QoS measurements in mobile networks for benchmarking

Content

The 4G and 5G mobile communication networks are key enablers for digitalization in general and, particularly, for applications in the areas of IoT and autonomous systems (e.g. autonomous driving). We start with an analysis of the physical (PHY) layer of current and future wireless communication systems, and compare different PHY implementations in 4G, 5G and WiFi 6. Based on these considerations we study applications of wireless technologies in the area of the Internet of Things (IoT) and autonomous systems and identify the potential as well as the challenges. - Introduction - The mobile wireless channel, propagation of electromagnetic waves - Mobile communication, modulation techniques, OFDM, MIMO - Wireless networks and wireless standards (WiFi 6 and 3G, 4G, 5G) - Applications: IoT, autonomous driving etc. - Quality of service (QoS) in wireless networks (definitions, Key Performance Indicators) - QoS measurements (e.g. network coverage, delay, throughput) and their statistical evaluation - Benchmarking (methodology, statistical methods and models) Weekly exercises are included in the lecture.

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General Information

Language: English
Levels: MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Mobile Communications: 5G and Internet of Things Offered for the last time in spring 2020.	Thu 08:15-12:00 (LFW C 4)	4 h weekly

Offered In

Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Master
- Master Studies (Programme Regulations 2018)
  - Communication (The core courses and specialization courses below are a selection for students who wish to specialize in the area of "Communication", see . The individual study plan is subject to the tutor's approval.)
    - Specialization Courses (These specialization courses are particularly recommended for the area of "Communication", but you are free to choose courses from any other field in agreement with your tutor. A minimum of 40 credits must be obtained from specialization courses during the Master's Programme.)
- Master Studies (Programme Regulations 2008)
  - Major Courses (A total of 42 CP must be achieved form courses during the Master Program. The individual study plan is subject to the tutor's approval.)
    - Communication
      - Recommended Subjects (These courses are recommended, but you are free to choose courses from any other special field. Please consult your tutor.)