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Introduction to Wireless Communications

X416 (2 semester unit in EE)

The course begins with the history of radios from the turn of the century. This leads to amplitude modulation (AM), frequency modulation (FM), and single sideband (SSB) to present day digital wireless techniques. These include PSK, TDMA, CDMA, and OFDM. A thorough treatment is given to receiver/transmitter architectures including Tuned RF (TRF), Superhetrodyne, and I-Q techniques. Worldwide standards such as GSM, 802.11, Bluetooth, IS-95, and WiMax will be discussed.

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Tues. Sept. 1, Redwood City

ED FONG, Ed.D., D.E., M.S.E.E., is principal engineer with Motorola, where he works with RF products. He has also worked as principal engineer with National Semiconductor and as a staff engineer for AMD.

NOTE: This class is closed. For information about related courses, contact your academic department.

• $525 (EDP 311746)

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