Detailed Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction
This module introduces the basic characteristics of Wide-band CDMA (WCDMA).
Topics covered:
- multiband capability
- duplexing modes
- bandwidth requirements
- spreading rate and bandwidth combinations
- flexible multiplexing and multichannel operation
- the proposed standard
- receiver complexity
- the NTT Docomo field trials
Module 2: System Description
This module describes the WCDMA system.
Topics covered:
- cell layout
- CDMA and WCDMA compatibility
- common and dedicated channels
- the Physical Random Access Channel
- code synchronization
- cell synchronization
- power control
- soft hand-off
- interface calculations
Module 3: Spreading and Modulation of D/L Channels
This module examines the spreading and modulation of the downlink channels.
Topics covered:
- the frame structure of D/L dedicated channels
- D/L in FDD mode
- D/L in TDD mode
- channelization codes
- scrambling codes
- primary and secondary synchronization codes
- the broadcast channel
- the pilot signal
Module 4: Spreading and Modulation of U/L Channels
This module examines the spreading and modulation of the uplink channels.
Topics covered:
- codes used in the U/L
- structure of the U/L scrambling codes
- long and short scrambling codes
- random access channel
- cell signature sequences
- cell access procedure
- U/L physical channel
Module 5: Coding and Interleaving
This module explores the coding and interleaving processes within WCDMA.
Topics covered:
- forward error correction,
- automatic repeat request
- channel coding
- covolutional and turbo codes
- the interleaving process
- rate matching
- unequal symbol repetition
- puncturing
Module 6: Power Control and Soft Hand-Off
This module describes the use of power control and soft hand-off in WCDMA systems.
Topics covered:
- open loop power control
- closed loop power control
- outer loop power control
- frame error rate
- implementation of soft hand-off
Module 7: Receiver Techniques