
Identify the intentions of 1G, from long-range wireless communication and clear signals to market building, and examine the actions taken and challenges that shaped later generations.
Explore frequency modulation, encoding low-frequency voice data onto high-frequency carrier signals to extend wireless transmission. Learn how modulator and demodulator work with antennas and towers to transmit and receive voice.
Explore the 1960s mobile phone origins, Motorola vs AT&T, and FCC licensing, culminating in Martin Cooper’s 1973 first mobile call with the Dynatac.
Go digital transforms mobile communication by digitizing signals, encrypting data, and transmitting zeros and ones rather than analog tones, enabling more users and stronger security.
The cellular approach assigns different frequencies to neighboring towers to prevent interference, using hexagonal cells and seven-hexagon clusters for frequency reuse.
Explore how cellular networks manage call handoffs between base stations to maintain service as users move, including resource reallocation, verification, and latency challenges.
Learn how code division multiple access uses unique codes to separate users, enabling spread spectrum, higher data rates, and improved security in 3g networks.
Explore how standard essential patents drive FRAND licenses, shaping the wireless market through royalties, licensing debates, and cases like Ericsson vs. Micromax, with supporters and opponents.
Explore the intents behind 4g, aiming to deliver wired broadband grade speed and bandwidth on wireless networks, while making telecom cheaper, better, and more expansive.
Understand antennas in 5g, from half-wave dipole and omnidirectional designs to directional antennas with reflectors and guide rods, and array antennas enabled by mimo for stronger signals and higher bandwidth.
Ironically, this video is about 4G and it is exactly 4 minutes long!
Explore the limitations of 4G, from rushed rollouts and misleading plans to the need for LTE Advanced, as we anticipate the IoT wave and introduce 5G.
Uncover the intents behind 5G, designed for IoT and IPv6 to serve billions of devices and enable AI-enabled sectors like healthcare, government, transportation, and money for service providers.
Explore how 5G coexists with the internet via software defined networking, SDN. Separate control and network planes enable centralized, programmable networks for IoT, edge, and industrial applications.
Clarify that 5G is a vision, not a fixed standard, with millimeter waves and low latency. Debunk the 100x speed myth and distinguish latency from download speed across network scenarios.
Discover how 5G standards now define a global framework through 3GPP releases, focusing on LTE, new radio, software defined networks, and beyond smartphones.
Explore how LTE evolves for 5G, using OFDM for signal separation and both uplink and downlink duplexing, with guard bands and cost-effective deployment.
Discover how new radio refines 4G/5G integration via dynamic spectrum sharing, proactive handoffs, and software-enabled base stations, with beamforming and massive MIMO for high-frequency transmission.
Thank you to all students who enrolled, believed, and stuck with the course. Stay tuned for updates as we continue your learning in 5G and wireless communication.
5G, the 5th Generation of Wireless Mobile Communication has taken 2019 by storm! Some people are making optimistic expectations, some are making ridiculous theories while others are awaiting any and every update about 5G. If we look at a few decades in the past... 1G, 2G, 3G and 4G have changed our social, professional and personal lives drastically. Yet 5G is expected to be the biggest game-changer of all which is amazing but not surprising!
But, what exactly is 5G?
This question is simple on the surface but gets more and more interesting as you dig deeper.
5G is the fastest wireless mobile internet ever. It will serve ~10 times more devices than 4G and it will also empower Millions (let's say it again, Millions) of jobs! That's not all. 5G is like an entry pass for some of the following technologies to comfortably take over the commercial market.
Internet of Things
Industrial Automation
Mixed Reality
Self Driving vehicles
Unmanned locomotives and drones
Cloud Services
More progressive web and so on.
5G is revolutionary in many aspects. From antennas to frequencies, from networks to roll-outs; it's a major overhaul which was long-awaited and needed. But without understanding these basics, learning about 5G is like making lemonade without knowing what's a lemon!
This course is your perfect companion for the Journey of understanding 5G from its roots.
It starts off with the first generation of wireless telecom and takes key topics from every consequent update.
Every essential concept of wireless communication is explained with simplicity, visually appealing graphics, animations and engaging narrative.
From what is an antenna to how can Cloud aid 5G, from what is a frequency to how VoIP fits in mobile communication... You will get answers to all of your questions.
You will also get business insights via stories and case studies.
Mini assignments will keep you active and engaged.
Articles and Stat-sheets will add value and longevity to your learning experience.
That's not all, we have made sure that this course appeals to everyone because 5G will touch all of our lives equally. So, you don't even have to be from communications background! All you need to be is an average cellphone user!
This course will start with easy and familiar beginnings and go to deeper and interesting ends. If you're from Communications though, some parts will be your quick revision while others will provide you largely overlooked but important insights! So whether you're a school student, an industry professional or someone in-between. There are different but satisfactory takeaways for all of you.
You will love this course. Don't just take our word for it, check out what some of our 70000+ happy students have to say.
Evan Payne ★★★★★
"Very clear, precise, step-by-step instructions. I've learned a lot! Great course."
Vitaliy Kim ★★★★★
"I will recommend this course to my friends as the starting point for the beginners or as the notes for those, who already have experience."
Ahmad Ali ★★★★★
"Love the short videos for each topic. Clear instructions. Each topic connects to the next one."
Piotr Sobczynski ★★★★★
"Simply Great! Covers every topic I needed. Thank you!"
What are you waiting for? See you in the class!
Happy Learning :)
Note:
Speed Test Visual Credit: Marques Brownlee (Youtube: MKBHD)
Isometric Graphics Credit: Freepik (User: Freepik)