72 Questions
What is the difference between analog and digital signals?
Analog signals are continuous time and continuous values, while digital signals are discrete time and discrete values.
What is the purpose of spread spectrum technology?
To protect against narrow band interference by spreading the narrow band signal into a broad band signal using a special code.
What is the difference between Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS)?
DSSS involves XOR of the signal with a pseudo-random number (chipping sequence) and requires precise power control, while FHSS involves discrete changes of carrier frequency and has two versions: fast hopping and slow hopping.
What is the purpose of antennas in wireless communication networks?
To radiate and receive electromagnetic waves that carry information.
What is the purpose of modulation techniques in wireless communication networks?
To map digital data to analog signals.
What is the maximum rate at which data can be transmitted over a given communication path?
Channel capacity
What is the Nyquist bandwidth formula?
C=2B for binary signals and C=2B log2 M for multilevel signaling, where M is the number of discrete signal levels.
What is the purpose of multiplexing in wireless communication networks?
To allow multiple signals to be carried on a single transmission medium.
What is the purpose of Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) in wireless communication networks?
To use several antennas at the receiver and transmitter to increase data rates and transmission range.
What is the difference between analog and digital signals?
Analog signals are continuous time and continuous values, while digital signals are discrete time and discrete values.
What is the purpose of spread spectrum technology?
To protect against narrow band interference by spreading the narrow band signal into a broad band signal using a special code.
What is the difference between Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS)?
DSSS involves XOR of the signal with a pseudo-random number (chipping sequence) and requires precise power control, while FHSS involves discrete changes of carrier frequency and has two versions: fast hopping and slow hopping.
What is the maximum rate at which data can be transmitted over a given communication path?
Channel capacity
What is the Nyquist bandwidth formula?
C=2B for binary signals and C=2B log2 M for multilevel signaling, where M is the number of discrete signal levels.
What is the purpose of multiplexing in wireless communication networks?
Allows multiple signals to be carried on a single transmission medium.
What is the purpose of antennas in wireless communication networks?
To transmit and receive signals.
What is the purpose of modulation techniques in wireless communication networks?
To map digital data to analog signals.
What is Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO)?
Uses several antennas at the receiver and transmitter to increase data rates and transmission range.
What is the main difference between analog and digital signals?
Analog signals are continuous time and continuous values, while digital signals are discrete time and discrete values.
What is the purpose of Fourier transformation in wireless transmission?
To transfer composed signals into the frequency domain.
What is the difference between DSSS and FHSS?
DSSS involves XOR of the signal with a pseudo-random number (chipping sequence) and requires precise power control, while FHSS involves discrete changes of carrier frequency and has two versions: fast hopping and slow hopping.
What is the purpose of spread spectrum technology in wireless transmission?
To protect against narrow band interference by spreading the narrow band signal into a broad band signal using a special code.
What is the purpose of MIMO in wireless communication networks?
To increase data rates and transmission range by using several antennas at the receiver and transmitter.
What is the maximum rate at which data can be transmitted over a given communication path limited by?
Impairments like noise.
What is the difference between FDMA and TDMA?
FDMA allocates different frequency bands to different users, while TDMA assigns different time slots to different users.
What is the purpose of OFDM in wireless communication networks?
To use multiple closely spaced orthogonal sub-carriers to transmit a high-rate stream of data and mitigate the effects of narrow coherence bandwidth.
What are the key concepts related to channel capacity?
Data rate, bandwidth, noise, and error rate.
What are the two types of spread spectrum technology and how do they differ?
DSSS involves XOR of the signal with a pseudo-random number (chipping sequence) and requires precise power control, while FHSS involves discrete changes of carrier frequency and has two versions: fast hopping and slow hopping.
What is the purpose of Fourier transformation in wireless transmission?
Fourier transformation is used to transfer composed signals into the frequency domain.
What are the different types of antennas used in wireless communication networks and how do they differ?
Antennas can be isotropic radiators, dipoles, directed, sectorized, or diverse. They differ in terms of their directivity, radiation pattern, and gain.
What is the purpose of MIMO in wireless communication networks and how does it work?
Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) uses several antennas at the receiver and transmitter to increase data rates and transmission range by exploiting spatial diversity.
What is channel capacity and what are the key concepts related to it?
Channel capacity is the maximum rate at which data can be transmitted over a given communication path, and it is limited by impairments like noise. Key concepts related to it include data rate, bandwidth, noise, and error rate.
What are the different types of multiplexing techniques used in wireless communication networks and how do they differ?
Multiplexing allows multiple signals to be carried on a single transmission medium. Different types of multiplexing techniques include FDMA, TDMA, CDMA, OFDMA, SDMA, and PDMA. They differ in terms of how they allocate resources to different users.
What is the Shannon's capacity formula and how is it used in wireless communication networks?
Shannon's capacity formula (C=B log2(1+SNR)) represents the theoretical maximum data rate that can be achieved but assumes white noise. It is used to calculate the maximum achievable data rate given a signal-to-noise ratio.
What are the different types of modulation techniques used in wireless communication networks and how do they differ?
Modulation techniques such as ASK, FSK, and PSK are used to map digital data to analog signals. They differ in terms of how they vary the amplitude, frequency, or phase of the carrier signal.
What are some of the factors that can affect signal propagation in wireless communication networks and how do they impact the quality of the signal?
Signal propagation can be affected by fading, shadowing, reflection, refraction, scattering, and diffraction, and can change over time and location due to mobility. These factors can impact the quality of the signal by introducing noise, interference, or attenuation.
What is the purpose of Fourier transformation in wireless communication networks?
To transfer composed signals into the frequency domain.
What is the difference between Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS)?
DSSS involves XOR of the signal with a pseudo-random number, while FHSS involves discrete changes of carrier frequency.
What is the purpose of Channel Capacity in wireless communication networks?
To determine the maximum rate at which data can be transmitted over a given communication path.
What is the Nyquist bandwidth formula for multilevel signaling?
C = 2B log2(M)
What is the purpose of Multiplexing in wireless communication networks?
To allow multiple signals to be carried on a single transmission medium.
What is the difference between FDMA and TDMA?
FDMA assigns different time slots to different users, while TDMA allocates different frequency bands to different users.
What is the purpose of OFDM in wireless communication networks?
To use multiple closely spaced orthogonal sub-carriers to transmit a high-rate stream of data.
What is the purpose of Antenna Diversity in wireless communication networks?
To use multiple antennas at the receiver and transmitter to increase data rates and transmission range.
What is the purpose of MIMO in wireless communication networks?
To use multiple antennas at the receiver and transmitter to increase data rates and transmission range.
What are the key parameters of periodic signals and how are they related?
Periodic signals have parameters such as period, frequency, amplitude, and phase shift. Frequency is the reciprocal of the period, while amplitude is the maximum deviation of the signal from its mean value. Phase shift determines the position of the signal in time.
What is the role of Fourier transformation in wireless communication networks?
Fourier transformation is used to transfer composed signals into the frequency domain, where they can be analyzed and manipulated in terms of their spectral content. This is useful for signal processing, modulation, and demodulation.
What are the two types of Spread Spectrum Technology and how do they differ?
The two types of Spread Spectrum Technology are Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS). DSSS involves XOR of the signal with a pseudo-random number (chipping sequence) and requires precise power control. FHSS involves discrete changes of carrier frequency and has two versions: fast hopping and slow hopping.
What is the role of antennas in wireless communication networks?
Antennas are used to transmit and receive electromagnetic signals in wireless communication networks. They can be isotropic radiators, dipoles, directed, sectorized, or diverse, and are chosen based on the application requirements.
What is the purpose of modulation techniques in wireless communication networks?
Modulation techniques are used to map digital data to analog signals, which can be transmitted over wireless communication networks. They include amplitude shift keying (ASK), frequency shift keying (FSK), and phase shift keying (PSK), among others.
What is the maximum data rate that can be achieved in wireless communication networks and what determines it?
The maximum data rate that can be achieved in wireless communication networks is determined by the channel capacity, which is the maximum rate at which data can be transmitted over a given communication path, and is limited by impairments like noise. It is determined by parameters such as data rate, bandwidth, noise, and error rate.
What is the purpose of multiplexing in wireless communication networks and what are some of the techniques used?
Multiplexing allows multiple signals to be carried on a single transmission medium, increasing the efficiency and capacity of wireless communication networks. Some of the techniques used include frequency division multiple access (FDMA), time division multiple access (TDMA), code division multiple access (CDMA), orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA), space division multiple access (SDMA), and polarization division multiple access (PDMA).
What is the role of MIMO in wireless communication networks and how does it work?
Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) uses several antennas at the receiver and transmitter to increase data rates and transmission range in wireless communication networks. It works by exploiting the spatial diversity of the wireless channel to transmit multiple independent data streams simultaneously.
What are some of the factors that affect signal propagation in wireless communication networks?
Signal propagation in wireless communication networks can be affected by fading, shadowing, reflection, refraction, scattering, and diffraction, among others. These factors can change over time and location due to mobility, and can have significant impacts on the quality of wireless communication.
What are the two types of spread spectrum technology?
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS)
What is the purpose of spread spectrum technology?
To protect against narrow band interference by spreading the narrow band signal into a broad band signal using a special code.
What is the Nyquist bandwidth formula?
C=2B for binary signals and C=2B log2 M for multilevel signaling, where M is the number of discrete signal levels.
What is Shannon's capacity formula?
C=B log2(1+SNR)
What is the purpose of multiplexing in wireless communication networks?
To allow multiple signals to be carried on a single transmission medium.
What are the key concepts related to channel capacity?
Data rate, bandwidth, noise, and error rate
What is the difference between FDMA and TDMA?
FDMA allocates different frequency bands to different users, while TDMA assigns different time slots to different users.
What is MIMO?
Multiple-Input Multiple-Output uses several antennas at the receiver and transmitter to increase data rates and transmission range.
What are the factors that can affect signal propagation?
Fading, shadowing, reflection, refraction, scattering, and diffraction, and can change over time and location due to mobility.
What is the difference between fast hopping and slow hopping in Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS)?
Fast hopping involves rapidly switching between frequencies in a pseudo-random sequence, while slow hopping involves changing frequencies less frequently and in a predetermined sequence.
What is the purpose of spread spectrum technology in wireless communication networks?
To protect against narrow band interference by spreading the narrow band signal into a broad band signal using a special code.
What is the Shannon's capacity formula and what does it represent?
The Shannon's capacity formula (C=B log2(1+SNR)) represents the theoretical maximum data rate that can be achieved but assumes white noise.
What is the difference between guided and unguided media in transmission media classes?
Guided media are physical cables that transmit signals through a physical path, while unguided media are wireless signals that propagate through the air or vacuum.
What are the key concepts related to channel capacity?
Data rate, bandwidth, noise, and error rate.
What are the types of spread spectrum technology?
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).
What is the purpose of Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) in wireless communication networks?
To use several antennas at the receiver and transmitter to increase data rates and transmission range.
What are the key parameters of periodic signals?
Period, frequency, amplitude, and phase shift.
What is the purpose of antennas in wireless communication networks?
To transmit and receive electromagnetic waves in specific directions and patterns.
Study Notes
Wireless Transmission Fundamentals
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Signals convey information through physical representation of data.
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Signals can be classified as continuous time/discrete time, continuous values/discrete values.
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Analog signals are continuous time and continuous values, while digital signals are discrete time and discrete values.
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Periodic signals have parameters such as period, frequency, amplitude, and phase shift.
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Fourier transformation is used to transfer composed signals into the frequency domain.
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Spread spectrum technology is used to protect against narrow band interference by spreading the narrow band signal into a broad band signal using a special code.
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Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) are two types of spread spectrum technology.
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DSSS involves XOR of the signal with a pseudo-random number (chipping sequence) and requires precise power control.
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FHSS involves discrete changes of carrier frequency and has two versions: fast hopping and slow hopping.
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Antennas can be isotropic radiators, dipoles, directed, sectorized, or diverse.
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Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) uses several antennas at the receiver and transmitter to increase data rates and transmission range.
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Signal propagation can be affected by fading, shadowing, reflection, refraction, scattering, and diffraction, and can change over time and location due to mobility.Wireless Communication Networks: Channel Capacity and Multiplexing
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Modulation techniques such as ASK, FSK, and PSK are used to map digital data to analog signals.
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Digital data can also be mapped to digital signals using techniques like NRZ.
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Channel capacity is the maximum rate at which data can be transmitted over a given communication path, and it is limited by impairments like noise.
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Data rate, bandwidth, noise, and error rate are key concepts related to channel capacity.
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Nyquist bandwidth formula states that C=2B for binary signals and C=2B log2 M for multilevel signaling, where M is the number of discrete signal levels.
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Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) is the ratio of signal power to noise power and sets an upper bound on achievable data rate.
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Shannon's capacity formula (C=B log2(1+SNR)) represents the theoretical maximum data rate that can be achieved but assumes white noise.
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Multiplexing allows multiple signals to be carried on a single transmission medium, and there are various techniques like FDMA, TDMA, CDMA, OFDMA, SDMA, and PDMA.
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FDMA allocates different frequency bands to different users, while TDMA assigns different time slots to different users.
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CDMA uses unique signature codes to transmit data from all users on the same frequency band.
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OFDM uses multiple closely spaced orthogonal sub-carriers to transmit a high-rate stream of data and mitigates the effects of narrow coherence bandwidth.
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Directivity, radiation pattern, noise, signal-to-noise ratio, channel capacity, and multiplexing are key concepts in wireless communication networks.Review Questions on Wireless Communication Networks
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The text is a set of review questions on wireless communication networks.
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It covers topics such as modulation techniques, signal propagation, encoding and decoding techniques, channel capacity, and transmission media classes.
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The questions range from basic to advanced, and require knowledge of mathematics, physics, and engineering concepts.
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The questions on modulation techniques include amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, phase modulation, and their advantages and disadvantages.
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The questions on signal propagation cover free space propagation model, path loss model, effects of mobility on signal propagation, and different propagation ranges.
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The questions on encoding and decoding techniques cover analog-to-analog, analog-to-digital, digital-to-analog, and digital-to-digital conversion.
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The questions on channel capacity cover voice channels, television channels, and teleprinter channels, and how to calculate the maximum number of bits that can be transmitted over them.
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The questions on transmission media classes differentiate between guided and unguided media, and wired and wireless media.
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The questions on multiple access techniques cover frequency division multiple access (FDMA), time division multiple access (TDMA), and orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA).
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The questions on antenna diversity cover its definition, requirements, and types.
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The questions on MIMO cover its definition, functions, and examples of technologies that use it.
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The questions require a thorough understanding of wireless communication networks, their components, and their applications.
Wireless Transmission Fundamentals
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Signals convey information through physical representation of data.
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Signals can be classified as continuous time/discrete time, continuous values/discrete values.
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Analog signals are continuous time and continuous values, while digital signals are discrete time and discrete values.
-
Periodic signals have parameters such as period, frequency, amplitude, and phase shift.
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Fourier transformation is used to transfer composed signals into the frequency domain.
-
Spread spectrum technology is used to protect against narrow band interference by spreading the narrow band signal into a broad band signal using a special code.
-
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) are two types of spread spectrum technology.
-
DSSS involves XOR of the signal with a pseudo-random number (chipping sequence) and requires precise power control.
-
FHSS involves discrete changes of carrier frequency and has two versions: fast hopping and slow hopping.
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Antennas can be isotropic radiators, dipoles, directed, sectorized, or diverse.
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Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) uses several antennas at the receiver and transmitter to increase data rates and transmission range.
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Signal propagation can be affected by fading, shadowing, reflection, refraction, scattering, and diffraction, and can change over time and location due to mobility.Wireless Communication Networks: Channel Capacity and Multiplexing
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Modulation techniques such as ASK, FSK, and PSK are used to map digital data to analog signals.
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Digital data can also be mapped to digital signals using techniques like NRZ.
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Channel capacity is the maximum rate at which data can be transmitted over a given communication path, and it is limited by impairments like noise.
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Data rate, bandwidth, noise, and error rate are key concepts related to channel capacity.
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Nyquist bandwidth formula states that C=2B for binary signals and C=2B log2 M for multilevel signaling, where M is the number of discrete signal levels.
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Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) is the ratio of signal power to noise power and sets an upper bound on achievable data rate.
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Shannon's capacity formula (C=B log2(1+SNR)) represents the theoretical maximum data rate that can be achieved but assumes white noise.
-
Multiplexing allows multiple signals to be carried on a single transmission medium, and there are various techniques like FDMA, TDMA, CDMA, OFDMA, SDMA, and PDMA.
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FDMA allocates different frequency bands to different users, while TDMA assigns different time slots to different users.
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CDMA uses unique signature codes to transmit data from all users on the same frequency band.
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OFDM uses multiple closely spaced orthogonal sub-carriers to transmit a high-rate stream of data and mitigates the effects of narrow coherence bandwidth.
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Directivity, radiation pattern, noise, signal-to-noise ratio, channel capacity, and multiplexing are key concepts in wireless communication networks.Review Questions on Wireless Communication Networks
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The text is a set of review questions on wireless communication networks.
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It covers topics such as modulation techniques, signal propagation, encoding and decoding techniques, channel capacity, and transmission media classes.
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The questions range from basic to advanced, and require knowledge of mathematics, physics, and engineering concepts.
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The questions on modulation techniques include amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, phase modulation, and their advantages and disadvantages.
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The questions on signal propagation cover free space propagation model, path loss model, effects of mobility on signal propagation, and different propagation ranges.
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The questions on encoding and decoding techniques cover analog-to-analog, analog-to-digital, digital-to-analog, and digital-to-digital conversion.
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The questions on channel capacity cover voice channels, television channels, and teleprinter channels, and how to calculate the maximum number of bits that can be transmitted over them.
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The questions on transmission media classes differentiate between guided and unguided media, and wired and wireless media.
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The questions on multiple access techniques cover frequency division multiple access (FDMA), time division multiple access (TDMA), and orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA).
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The questions on antenna diversity cover its definition, requirements, and types.
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The questions on MIMO cover its definition, functions, and examples of technologies that use it.
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The questions require a thorough understanding of wireless communication networks, their components, and their applications.
Wireless Transmission Fundamentals
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Signals convey information through physical representation of data.
-
Signals can be classified as continuous time/discrete time, continuous values/discrete values.
-
Analog signals are continuous time and continuous values, while digital signals are discrete time and discrete values.
-
Periodic signals have parameters such as period, frequency, amplitude, and phase shift.
-
Fourier transformation is used to transfer composed signals into the frequency domain.
-
Spread spectrum technology is used to protect against narrow band interference by spreading the narrow band signal into a broad band signal using a special code.
-
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) are two types of spread spectrum technology.
-
DSSS involves XOR of the signal with a pseudo-random number (chipping sequence) and requires precise power control.
-
FHSS involves discrete changes of carrier frequency and has two versions: fast hopping and slow hopping.
-
Antennas can be isotropic radiators, dipoles, directed, sectorized, or diverse.
-
Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) uses several antennas at the receiver and transmitter to increase data rates and transmission range.
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Signal propagation can be affected by fading, shadowing, reflection, refraction, scattering, and diffraction, and can change over time and location due to mobility.Wireless Communication Networks: Channel Capacity and Multiplexing
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Modulation techniques such as ASK, FSK, and PSK are used to map digital data to analog signals.
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Digital data can also be mapped to digital signals using techniques like NRZ.
-
Channel capacity is the maximum rate at which data can be transmitted over a given communication path, and it is limited by impairments like noise.
-
Data rate, bandwidth, noise, and error rate are key concepts related to channel capacity.
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Nyquist bandwidth formula states that C=2B for binary signals and C=2B log2 M for multilevel signaling, where M is the number of discrete signal levels.
-
Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) is the ratio of signal power to noise power and sets an upper bound on achievable data rate.
-
Shannon's capacity formula (C=B log2(1+SNR)) represents the theoretical maximum data rate that can be achieved but assumes white noise.
-
Multiplexing allows multiple signals to be carried on a single transmission medium, and there are various techniques like FDMA, TDMA, CDMA, OFDMA, SDMA, and PDMA.
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FDMA allocates different frequency bands to different users, while TDMA assigns different time slots to different users.
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CDMA uses unique signature codes to transmit data from all users on the same frequency band.
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OFDM uses multiple closely spaced orthogonal sub-carriers to transmit a high-rate stream of data and mitigates the effects of narrow coherence bandwidth.
-
Directivity, radiation pattern, noise, signal-to-noise ratio, channel capacity, and multiplexing are key concepts in wireless communication networks.Review Questions on Wireless Communication Networks
-
The text is a set of review questions on wireless communication networks.
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It covers topics such as modulation techniques, signal propagation, encoding and decoding techniques, channel capacity, and transmission media classes.
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The questions range from basic to advanced, and require knowledge of mathematics, physics, and engineering concepts.
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The questions on modulation techniques include amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, phase modulation, and their advantages and disadvantages.
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The questions on signal propagation cover free space propagation model, path loss model, effects of mobility on signal propagation, and different propagation ranges.
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The questions on encoding and decoding techniques cover analog-to-analog, analog-to-digital, digital-to-analog, and digital-to-digital conversion.
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The questions on channel capacity cover voice channels, television channels, and teleprinter channels, and how to calculate the maximum number of bits that can be transmitted over them.
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The questions on transmission media classes differentiate between guided and unguided media, and wired and wireless media.
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The questions on multiple access techniques cover frequency division multiple access (FDMA), time division multiple access (TDMA), and orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA).
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The questions on antenna diversity cover its definition, requirements, and types.
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The questions on MIMO cover its definition, functions, and examples of technologies that use it.
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The questions require a thorough understanding of wireless communication networks, their components, and their applications.
Wireless Transmission Fundamentals
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Signals convey information through physical representation of data.
-
Signals can be classified as continuous time/discrete time, continuous values/discrete values.
-
Analog signals are continuous time and continuous values, while digital signals are discrete time and discrete values.
-
Periodic signals have parameters such as period, frequency, amplitude, and phase shift.
-
Fourier transformation is used to transfer composed signals into the frequency domain.
-
Spread spectrum technology is used to protect against narrow band interference by spreading the narrow band signal into a broad band signal using a special code.
-
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) are two types of spread spectrum technology.
-
DSSS involves XOR of the signal with a pseudo-random number (chipping sequence) and requires precise power control.
-
FHSS involves discrete changes of carrier frequency and has two versions: fast hopping and slow hopping.
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Antennas can be isotropic radiators, dipoles, directed, sectorized, or diverse.
-
Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) uses several antennas at the receiver and transmitter to increase data rates and transmission range.
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Signal propagation can be affected by fading, shadowing, reflection, refraction, scattering, and diffraction, and can change over time and location due to mobility.Wireless Communication Networks: Channel Capacity and Multiplexing
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Modulation techniques such as ASK, FSK, and PSK are used to map digital data to analog signals.
-
Digital data can also be mapped to digital signals using techniques like NRZ.
-
Channel capacity is the maximum rate at which data can be transmitted over a given communication path, and it is limited by impairments like noise.
-
Data rate, bandwidth, noise, and error rate are key concepts related to channel capacity.
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Nyquist bandwidth formula states that C=2B for binary signals and C=2B log2 M for multilevel signaling, where M is the number of discrete signal levels.
-
Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) is the ratio of signal power to noise power and sets an upper bound on achievable data rate.
-
Shannon's capacity formula (C=B log2(1+SNR)) represents the theoretical maximum data rate that can be achieved but assumes white noise.
-
Multiplexing allows multiple signals to be carried on a single transmission medium, and there are various techniques like FDMA, TDMA, CDMA, OFDMA, SDMA, and PDMA.
-
FDMA allocates different frequency bands to different users, while TDMA assigns different time slots to different users.
-
CDMA uses unique signature codes to transmit data from all users on the same frequency band.
-
OFDM uses multiple closely spaced orthogonal sub-carriers to transmit a high-rate stream of data and mitigates the effects of narrow coherence bandwidth.
-
Directivity, radiation pattern, noise, signal-to-noise ratio, channel capacity, and multiplexing are key concepts in wireless communication networks.Review Questions on Wireless Communication Networks
-
The text is a set of review questions on wireless communication networks.
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It covers topics such as modulation techniques, signal propagation, encoding and decoding techniques, channel capacity, and transmission media classes.
-
The questions range from basic to advanced, and require knowledge of mathematics, physics, and engineering concepts.
-
The questions on modulation techniques include amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, phase modulation, and their advantages and disadvantages.
-
The questions on signal propagation cover free space propagation model, path loss model, effects of mobility on signal propagation, and different propagation ranges.
-
The questions on encoding and decoding techniques cover analog-to-analog, analog-to-digital, digital-to-analog, and digital-to-digital conversion.
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The questions on channel capacity cover voice channels, television channels, and teleprinter channels, and how to calculate the maximum number of bits that can be transmitted over them.
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The questions on transmission media classes differentiate between guided and unguided media, and wired and wireless media.
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The questions on multiple access techniques cover frequency division multiple access (FDMA), time division multiple access (TDMA), and orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA).
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The questions on antenna diversity cover its definition, requirements, and types.
-
The questions on MIMO cover its definition, functions, and examples of technologies that use it.
-
The questions require a thorough understanding of wireless communication networks, their components, and their applications.
Wireless Transmission Fundamentals
-
Signals convey information through physical representation of data.
-
Signals can be classified as continuous time/discrete time, continuous values/discrete values.
-
Analog signals are continuous time and continuous values, while digital signals are discrete time and discrete values.
-
Periodic signals have parameters such as period, frequency, amplitude, and phase shift.
-
Fourier transformation is used to transfer composed signals into the frequency domain.
-
Spread spectrum technology is used to protect against narrow band interference by spreading the narrow band signal into a broad band signal using a special code.
-
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) are two types of spread spectrum technology.
-
DSSS involves XOR of the signal with a pseudo-random number (chipping sequence) and requires precise power control.
-
FHSS involves discrete changes of carrier frequency and has two versions: fast hopping and slow hopping.
-
Antennas can be isotropic radiators, dipoles, directed, sectorized, or diverse.
-
Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) uses several antennas at the receiver and transmitter to increase data rates and transmission range.
-
Signal propagation can be affected by fading, shadowing, reflection, refraction, scattering, and diffraction, and can change over time and location due to mobility.Wireless Communication Networks: Channel Capacity and Multiplexing
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Modulation techniques such as ASK, FSK, and PSK are used to map digital data to analog signals.
-
Digital data can also be mapped to digital signals using techniques like NRZ.
-
Channel capacity is the maximum rate at which data can be transmitted over a given communication path, and it is limited by impairments like noise.
-
Data rate, bandwidth, noise, and error rate are key concepts related to channel capacity.
-
Nyquist bandwidth formula states that C=2B for binary signals and C=2B log2 M for multilevel signaling, where M is the number of discrete signal levels.
-
Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) is the ratio of signal power to noise power and sets an upper bound on achievable data rate.
-
Shannon's capacity formula (C=B log2(1+SNR)) represents the theoretical maximum data rate that can be achieved but assumes white noise.
-
Multiplexing allows multiple signals to be carried on a single transmission medium, and there are various techniques like FDMA, TDMA, CDMA, OFDMA, SDMA, and PDMA.
-
FDMA allocates different frequency bands to different users, while TDMA assigns different time slots to different users.
-
CDMA uses unique signature codes to transmit data from all users on the same frequency band.
-
OFDM uses multiple closely spaced orthogonal sub-carriers to transmit a high-rate stream of data and mitigates the effects of narrow coherence bandwidth.
-
Directivity, radiation pattern, noise, signal-to-noise ratio, channel capacity, and multiplexing are key concepts in wireless communication networks.Review Questions on Wireless Communication Networks
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The text is a set of review questions on wireless communication networks.
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It covers topics such as modulation techniques, signal propagation, encoding and decoding techniques, channel capacity, and transmission media classes.
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The questions range from basic to advanced, and require knowledge of mathematics, physics, and engineering concepts.
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The questions on modulation techniques include amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, phase modulation, and their advantages and disadvantages.
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The questions on signal propagation cover free space propagation model, path loss model, effects of mobility on signal propagation, and different propagation ranges.
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The questions on encoding and decoding techniques cover analog-to-analog, analog-to-digital, digital-to-analog, and digital-to-digital conversion.
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The questions on channel capacity cover voice channels, television channels, and teleprinter channels, and how to calculate the maximum number of bits that can be transmitted over them.
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The questions on transmission media classes differentiate between guided and unguided media, and wired and wireless media.
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The questions on multiple access techniques cover frequency division multiple access (FDMA), time division multiple access (TDMA), and orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA).
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The questions on antenna diversity cover its definition, requirements, and types.
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The questions on MIMO cover its definition, functions, and examples of technologies that use it.
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The questions require a thorough understanding of wireless communication networks, their components, and their applications.
Test your knowledge on wireless communication networks with this comprehensive quiz! From understanding modulation techniques to analyzing channel capacity and transmission media classes, this quiz covers a range of topics related to wireless transmission fundamentals and communication networks. With questions ranging from basic to advanced, this quiz is perfect for anyone looking to test their knowledge of mathematics, physics, and engineering concepts related to wireless communication networks. So, put your knowledge to the test and see how much you really know about wireless transmission and communication networks.
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