This course explores the future of wireless communications, focusing on advanced technologies and techniques beyond linear amplifiers. The learning outcomes include understanding the Eridan "MIRACLE" Module, bandwidth and spectrum efficiency, software radio concepts, and the physics of linear amplifier efficiency. Students will learn about envelope tracking, switch-mode mixer modulators, operating modes, fast power slewing, dynamic spectrum access, and massive MIMO. The course teaches skills in maximizing data rate, efficient spectrum usage, and reducing wideband noise. The teaching method involves lectures and technical explanations. This course is intended for individuals interested in the latest advancements in wireless communication technologies and those working in the telecommunications or networking industry.
Stanford Seminar - The Future of Wireless Communications Hint- It's Not a Linear Amplifier
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Overview
Syllabus
Introduction.
Outline.
Eridan "MIRACLE" Module.
MIRACLE has a unique combination of properties..
Bandwidth Efficiency.
Spectrum Efficiency.
Software Radio - The Promise.
Conventional wideband systems are not efficient..
MIRACLE: Combining Two Enablers.
To Decade Bandwidth, and Beyond.
Linear Amplifier Physics.
Physics of Linear Amplifier Efficiency.
Envelope Tracking.
Switching: A Sampling Process.
Switch-Mode Mixer Modulator.
SM Functional Flow Block Diagram.
Switch Resistance Consistency.
Getting to "Zero" Output Magnitude.
Operating Modes: L-mode, C-mode, and P-mode.
"Drain Lag" Measurement.
Fast Power Slewing: Solved.
Fast-Agility: No Reconfiguration.
SM Output Immune to Load Pull.
Reduced Output Wideband Noise.
Key Feature: Very Low OOB Noise.
SM Inherent Stabilities.
Dynamic Spectrum Access enables efficient spectrum usage..
Massive MIMO.
Quick Review on m-MIMO.
Maximizing Data Rate.
Max Data Rate: Opportunity and Alternatives.
Path Forward.
24 bps/Hz in Sight?.
Ever Wonder How?.
Questions?.
3rd Control Point.
Taught by
Stanford Online
