Course content

Some central themes: Wireless communication. Analogue and digital modulation methods Transmitters and receivers for modulated signals. Modulation methods. Frequency synthesis and oscillators. Wave transmission and radio link calculations. Antennas. Selected topics from different fields such as satellite communication, underwater communication, etc. Wireless sensor networks and their applications.

Learning outcome

Skills: The candidate must:

• have an understanding of wireless transmitters/receivers, be able to draw a block diagram and describe the function of the individual parts, as well as make calculations on these
• know different modulation types and explain their properties.know different antenna types and their characteristics.have knowledge of what affects transmission conditions.
• know the Internet of Things and the application of the latest wireless communication technology in the area.
• know key areas and selected applications within satellite communication and underwater communication.
• understand the characteristics and challenges of using wireless sensor networks.
• know selected, relevant research within applications of wireless communication.

Skills: The candidate can:

• describe and perform calculations on current radio systemsselect the type of wireless communication and network.
• set up a wireless communication link, measure key parameters, assess and optimize performance.

General competence: The candidate must:

• know basic concepts in radio technology and have an understanding of the structure of wireless/radio-based communication systemsknow the motivation, requirements and areas of use for wireless instrumentation.
• have an understanding of the characteristics, possibilities and limitations of industrial standards, their similarities and differences

Learning methods and activities

Project work in groups and individually. Dialogue-based forms of learning in combination with lectures. Guest lectures and excursions. Some assignments with submissions

Further on evaluation

The assessment in the course takes place on the basis of a written exam and a project work.

In the case of voluntary retake, the entire course must be taken again. If the case of re-sit examination of a written exam, the form of the exam can be changed to an oral exam. Re-sit examination is arranged in May/June

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Equivalent to IELS2023 Electronic system design and implementation III

Course materials

Will be presented at the start of the course.

Credit reductions