At the end of this course the student should be able to understand the basic structure of a GSM cellular communication system, names and functions of the network components, coding schemes at various layers, exchange protocols between mobile terminals, base stations and mobile switching centers, and finally interfaces with PSTN. Main modifications done at the network level to improve the bandwidth and to switch over 3 G UMTS systems will be added at the end. The main objective is to train the students who will be in charge of maintaining the actual digital cellular networks, developing value added services to be integrated in the existing network and to participate to the planning of the future 4G networks. After successful completion of this course, students will learn the actual Global Systems for Mobile Communications (GSM), including 2 , 2,5 and 3 G technologies. Architectures and protocols used in these systems will be given in detail; so the students will be able to adapt themselves easily to the working platforms of the Mobile Operators. They will be able to follow advanced level courses in these subjects, to technically support and maintain the existing systems, to develop new applications and to work during the design and implementation phase of the next generations.
Prerequisite(s)
-Knowledge of basic electronic communications
- English
Corequisite(s)
-
Special Requisite(s)
Knowledge of wireless communication principles.
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Bahattin KARAKAYA
Course Assistant(s)
-
Schedule
Wednesday 9:00 - 12:00 - 4B 16
Office Hour(s)
Wednesday 13:00 - 14:00
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lecture and applications
Principle Sources
V.K.Garg – J.E.Wilkes (2001). Principles and applications of GSM. Prentice Hall .
Jörg Eberspacher – Hans Jörg Vögel (2001), GSM – Switching , Services and Protocols, John Wiley & Sons, 0-471-49903-X
GSM System Survey , Ericsson Student Text Ref: EN/LZT 123 3321 R2B
Introduction to 3G Mobile Communications Second Edition
Juha Korhonen , Artech House , ISBN 1-58053-507-0
Third Generation Wireless Systems, Post-Shannon Signal Architectures
George M. Calhoun , Artech House ,
UMTS Networks, Architecture, Mobility and Services , Second Edition
Heikki Kaaranen, Ari Ahtiainen , Ari Ahtiainen , Siama¨k Naghian , Valtteri Niemi
John Wiley & Sons Ltd , ISBN 0-470-01103-3
Other Sources
-Various presentations , documents supplied by the network service suppliers and videos.
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to cellular wireless communication systems. History and networks
Oral presentation
2. Week
Overview of the Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) system, frequency allocations and multiplexing methods.
Oral presentation
3. Week
Network architecture, transmission problems and related solutions.
Oral presentation
4. Week
Study of the block diagram of a mobile terminal. Speech coding , channel coding and interleaving.
Oral presentation
5. Week
Burst formatting, modulation methods , advantages and disadvantages.
Oral presentation
6. Week
Physical and logical channels. Signalling in GSM systems.
Oral presentation
7. Week
Traffic cases. Calls between Mobile stations and PSTN. Location updating, handover and roaming.
Oral presentation
8. Week
Data communication principles over GSM. Circuit and packet switching. Overview of 2,5G systems
Oral presentation
9. Week
HSCSD, GPRS and EDGE systems. Related data management systems.
Oral presentation
10. Week
ntroduction to 3G systems. Basic principles of the wireless broadband communication.
Oral presentation
11. Week
Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) techniques in cellular telephony. Basics of the UMTS systems.
Oral presentation
12. Week
HSPA , high speed , broadband wireless cellular
communication systems
Oral presentation
13. Week
New generations in cellular; a short review of the 3G+ and 4G (LTE) system principles.
Oral presentation
14. Week
Revisions. Questions and answers.
Oral presentation
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
35
Attendance
1
5
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
PO-2
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PO-3
Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
PO-4
Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
PO-5
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
PO-6
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
PO-8
Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
PO-9
Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
PO-10
Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
PO-11
Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Define the mobile communications concept.Review of the global system for mobile (GSM)
LO-2
Analyse the Wireless concepts and frequency allocations. Define FDMA, TDMA multilexing methods in GSM systems
LO-3
Define the GSM components forming the infrastructure of a cellular network. Interpret the parameters stored in a SIM card, related security systems.
LO-4
Recognize the Speech coding and audio compression. Calculate the bit rates to debate their needs.
LO-5
Recognize the Channel coding. Compare Error detection and correction techniques in wireless communications.
LO-6
Recognize the Interleaving and other methods to create noise immunity in communication systems.
LO-7
Explain and compare the RF modulation techniques used for broadband wireless applications.
LO-8
Diagram Complete signal flow in a standard mobile transceiver.
LO-9
List the Logical channels and signalling principles.
LO-10
Analyse the traffic cases and categorize various trends in call setup's.
LO-11
Explain data communictions principles over GSM systems. HSCSD, GPRS and EDGE technologies. Review of 2,5 G systems.
LO-12
Explain the basic principles of 3G systems. Recognize the code division multiple access (CDMA). Evaluate the principles and applications of UMTS systems.
LO-13
Evaluate the future trends in wireless braodband access. Appraise the 4G systems and compare the existing projects for future deployments.
