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227-0437-00L 6 Credits MSC D-ITET

Mobile Communication

Mobilfunk

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Gabriel Meyer
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:24:14

Abstract

The detailed description of the radio link from the output of the transmitter to the input of the receiver is the main topic of this lecture. Also treated are some basic receiver concepts.

Objective

Fundamentals of concepts for wireless transmission systems.

Content

Description of wireless radio channels for narrowband and broadband systems, modelling; propagation of electromagnetic waves (reflection, refraction, scattering, absorption); mobile radio channels as linear deterministic/stochastic systems; WSSUS property; fading models; diversity and combining; interference; cellular mobile radio systems; receiver design; antenna structures, characteristics, feeding; impedance matching; design of radio links; electromagnetic compatibility of wireless systems with the environment, radioregulations; modern trends in wireless communications.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Manuscript (in German), handouts

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes
The examination may be taken in English upon request.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Mobilfunk
  • Tue 13:15-15:00 (ETZ F 91)
2 h weekly
exercise Mobilfunk
  • Tue 15:15-17:00 (ETZ F 91)
2 h weekly

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