University of Zimbabwe; Department of Physics
Honours in Electronics and Telecommunication Technology Level 2.2
Assignment 1: Due 1 November 2019
Question 1
What are the differences between a longitudinal wave and a transverse wave
[2]
What is a wireless communication system
[2]
Explain the role of Electromagnetic waves in wireless communication
[4]
List and Explain the principles of 3G wireless access technologies
[10]
In mobile communication, what is the significance of the hand off process
[2]
Discuss the possible challenges likely to occur during a handoff process, outlining the possible causes
[4]
Explain the concept of channel assignment and give some examples of channel assignment techniques used
in modern mobile communication systems.
[6]
Outline the technical specifications and standards for a 3G, 4G and 5G cellular technologies
[9]
Outline the stages involved in a WCDMA system
[15]