System-level issues such as multiple access and modulation are covered, assessing their strengths and weaknesses in mobile transmission systems. On the circuit side, low-power analog RF techniques and digital design are emphasized, focusing on the use of silicon CMOS for RF circuits. Employing complex digital signal processing can often alleviate difficult analog RF issues, potentially at the expense of power consumption or cost. Several current wireless systems, including the European GSM and Qualcomm CDMA Digital Cellular Systems, are examined as case studies in the context of the course material.
Enrollment is limited and advance enrollment is required.
He has been a principal engineer with Datapath Systems in Los Gatos, developing highly integrated mixed-signal circuitry for emerging xDSL applications. 1995 University Ave.