Introduction to digital communication and 5G

The course presents the basics of digital communication combined with 5G networking operation, its enabling technologies and applications.

Course contents

• Communication systems and their components
• Radio communication
• Frequency spectrum and bandwidth, especially on 5G frequency bands
• Key differences between 5G and previous generations
• 5G system architecture
• 5G functionalities eMBB, mMTC and URLLC
• 5G technology enabler (network slicing, Multi-access edge computing)
• How 5G is used in IoT and future visions.

Learning outcomes

The course aims to provide a conceptual understanding of digital communication systems as a whole and underlying technologies and concepts associated with 5G networks and applications.

Course material

Lecture handouts.

Completion methods

Self-study exercises and e-exam. Applications will not be processed and the course will not be evaluated between 15.6.–15.8.

Please check the exact dates from University of Turku study guide.

You can get a digital badge after completing this course.

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