Spread Spectrum Communications
525.783
Course Description
This course presents an analysis of the performance and design of
spread-spectrum communication systems. Both direct-sequence and
frequency-hopping systems are studied. Topics include pseudonoise sequences,
code synchronization, interference suppression, and the application of
error-correcting codes. The use of code-division multiple access in digital
cellular systems is examined.
Syllabus
- Sept. 12 - Fundamentals of spread spectrum
- Sept. 19 - Mathematics of pseudorandom sequences
- Sept. 26 - Orthogonality and encryption
- Oct. 4 - Phase-locked loops and tracking
- Oct. 10 - Tracking loops, cont'd
- Oct. 17 - Correlator technology
- Oct. 24 - Midterm (tentative)
- Oct. 31 - Electromagnetics and communications
- Nov. 7 - Modulation schemes and link budget analyses
- Nov. 14- TDMA, FDMA, and CDMA systems
- Nov. 21 - Multiplexing and Protocols
- Nov. 28 - The Global Positioning System
- Dec. 5 - Special topics; Review
- Dec. 12 - Final Exam
Prerequisites
525.414
Probability and Stochastic Processes for Engineers and 525.416
Communications System Engineering. Some knowledge of error-correcting codes
is helpful.
Instructor
Daniel Jablonski is a member of the Principal Professional Staff
at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. Dr. Jablonski's research interests include microwave engineering, communications,
and applications of the Global Positioning System.
Textbook
TBD
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