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ECSE 4560 - Modern Communication Systems

A broad introduction to modern communication systems, with applications to emerging wireless communication technologies. Fundamental principles of wireless channel modeling; performance limits of communication systems; analog and digital modulation techniques; source and channel coding; multi-antenna communication systems; multi-carrier modulation; multi-user communication systems. Emerging wireless technologies such as MIMO and OFDM, with applications to cellular and wireless LAN communication standards. Complemented with computational exercises.

Prerequisite: ECSE 2410  and ECSE 2500  or equivalent.

When Offered: SPRING TERM ANNUALLY

Co-Listed: ECSE 6560 . Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and the co-listed course.

Graded: GRADED

Credit Hours: 3


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