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227-0121-00L 6 Credits BSC , MSC D-ITET
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Communication Systems

Kommunikationssysteme

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Armin Wittneben
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:13:57

Abstract

Information Theory, Signal Space Analysis, Baseband Transmission, Passband Transmission, Example und Chanel, Data Link Layer, MAC, Example Layer 2, Layer 3, Internet

Objective

Introduction into the fundamentals of digital communication systems. Selected examples on the application of the fundamental principles in existing and upcoming communication systems

Content

Covered are the lower three layer of the OSI reference model: the physical, the data link, and the network layer. The basic terms of information theory are introduced. After this, we focus on the methods for the point to point communication, which may be addressed elegantly and coherently in the signal space. Methods for error detection and correction as well as protocols for the retransmission of perturbed data will be covered. Also the medium access for systems with shared medium will be discussed. Finally, algorithms for routing and flow control will be treated. The application of the basic methods will be extensively explained using existing and future wireless and wired systems.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture Slides

Literature

[1] Simon Haykin, Communication Systems, 4. Auflage, John Wiley & Sons, 2001 [2] Andrew S. Tanenbaum, Computernetzwerke, 3. Auflage, Pearson Studium, 2003 [3] M. Bossert und M. Breitbach, Digitale Netze, 1. Auflage, Teubner, 1999

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 180 minutes
Aids
Benützung sämtlicher Unterlagen erlaubt.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Kommunikationssysteme
  • Wed 08:15-12:00 (ETF E 1)
4 h weekly

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