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Communication Systems
Kommunikationssysteme
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:53:09
Abstract
1. Introduction2. Information Theory3. Signal Space Analysis4. Baseband Transmission5. Passband Transmission6. Example und Chanel7. Data Link Layer8. MAC9. Example Layer 210. Layer 311. Internet12. Summary
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
To be announced.
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
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Kommunikationssysteme |
|
4 h weekly |