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Fading Basics and Types in Wireless Communication

Fading Basics and Types in Wireless Communication

Explore the fundamentals of fading in wireless communication, including large-scale and small-scale fading, flat fading, frequency-selective fading, fast fading, slow fading, and relevant models.

wireless communication
fading
signal attenuation
FDM vs. OFDM: Key Differences Explained

FDM vs. OFDM: Key Differences Explained

Explore the key differences between Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM) and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) techniques, including bandwidth efficiency, data rate, and applications.

fdm
ofdm
multiplexing
LDACS2 Physical Layer Overview

LDACS2 Physical Layer Overview

Explore the LDACS2 physical layer, focusing on its single-carrier technology, TDD operation, and key components in the transmitter and receiver.

ldacs2
physical layer
aeronautical communication
MIMO vs SISO: Key Differences Explained

MIMO vs SISO: Key Differences Explained

A comparison of MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) and SISO (Single Input Single Output) techniques, highlighting their differences in antennas, data rates, and applications.

mimo
siso
wireless communication
OFDM vs. OFDMA: A Detailed Comparison

OFDM vs. OFDMA: A Detailed Comparison

Explore the differences between OFDM and OFDMA modulation schemes, focusing on multiple access, resource allocation, and suitability for various wireless communication systems.

ofdm
ofdma
modulation
OFDMA Physical Layer Basics: WiMAX Example

OFDMA Physical Layer Basics: WiMAX Example

Explore OFDMA basics, frame structure, and physical layer with a Mobile WiMAX (IEEE 802.16e) example. Learn about subchannel formation, data mapping, and more.

ofdma
physical layer
mobile wimax
SC-FDMA vs. OFDMA: Key Differences Explained

SC-FDMA vs. OFDMA: Key Differences Explained

A comparison of SC-FDMA and OFDMA modulation techniques, focusing on parallel vs. serial transmission, multi-carrier vs. single-carrier aspects, symbol length, and PAPR.

sc-fdma
ofdma
modulation technique
TD-SCDMA Physical Layer Overview

TD-SCDMA Physical Layer Overview

Explore the TD-SCDMA physical layer, focusing on the TDD mode within the UTRA framework. This overview details the transmitter modules in a 1.28Mcps system.

td-scdma
physical layer
mobile communication