« How to integrate radio transmissions into a connected object”
Know and understand the principles, fundamental issues and architecture of modern radio transmission systems to be able to specify a complete radio system in an Internet type application of objects, networks and wireless sensors, and embedded systems.
In supervised and practical class sessions the following content will be studied:
1/ Telecommunication electronics
2/ Radio protocols
3/ Mobile cell networks
Prerequisite skills:
Mathematics and signal processing, Antenna and EMC. Analogue and digital electronics. Computer networks Assessment: Written test, supervised class work assessment, Practical class report
| On completion of the unit, the student will be capable of: | Classification level | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Knowing and understanding the principles and fundamental issues of modern radio transmission systems | 2. Understand | Essential |
| Analysing and specifying the functions of a complete radio transmission system | 7. Create | Essential |
| Analysing, specifying and technically implementing a radio protocol | 7. Create | Essential |
| Mastering the use of a spectrum analyser and knowing how to analyse broad band and narrow band radio spectrums | 3. Apply | Important |
| Knowing how to calibrate and adapt antenna, filters and amplification networks to operate a communicating object according to the communication protocol introduced | 3. Apply | Important |
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| Written exam: | 50 | % | Project submission: | 50 | % |
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| Type of teaching activity | Content, sequencing and organisation |
|---|---|
| Course/Supervised study | Methods of noise reduction 1. General principles of radio-communications 1. Introduction to telecommunications 2. Radio transmission channels 3. Classification of frequency bands 4. Radio propagation 2. Radio communication noise : 1. Presentation of noise 2. Sources of noise |
| Course/Supervised study | 1. Electronic radio frequencies for connected objects 1. Radio transmitters 2. Radio receivers 3. Impedance adaptation 2. Digital Modulations: 1. Introduction – Definitions – Mathematical Principle 2. Digital modulations 3. BER and SNR – Comparison of modulations 4. Software Defined Radio 3. Highly optimised radio techniques 1. DSSS and FHSS spectrum spread method 2 Multiplexing by orthogonal modulations CDMA and OFDMA 3. Highly-optimised Radio IoT Subgiga |
| Course/Supervised study | 1. Protocols, standards and regulations: 1. SRD and ISM protocols 2. Standards 3. Radio regulations 2. Design of radiofrequence emitters and receivers for connected objects 1. Design : module or component 2. Integration and validation 3. Integration of radio multiples |
| Course/Supervised study | Course 1h30 : 1. Key concept for mobile cell networks (detailed review 2G/ GSM 2. Architecture of recent networks (simplified review of 2G+/3G/4G networks) Supervised study 1h30 : Skilift Specifications of radio systems without ISM licences (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee): product engineering criteria (range, speed, consumption, cost) – protocol comparisons |
| Practical course | SMS Message service on cellphone networks observation and interpretation by spectrum analyser Study of spectrums and GSM and 2,45 GHz bands |
| Practical course | Observation and interpretation by spectrum analyser Study of spectrum and GSM and 2.45 GHz bands. Study and attack of a LoRa transmission |
| Practical course | Observation and interpretation by spectrum analyser and vectorial network analyser Calibration and adaptation of antenna, filter networks, power amplifiers and low noise amplifiers Pre-qualification of a canal transmitter |