📡 MIMO and OFDM Technologies: Modern Wireless Communication

📡 Course Title: MIMO and OFDM Technologies: Modern Wireless Communication
Code: 7008-EL
Duration: 40 Training Hours (20 Theory + 20 Practical)

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🧭 Introduction:

The wireless communication landscape has dramatically evolved with the emergence of advanced technologies such as MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) and OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing). These technologies are foundational pillars in modern systems like LTE, Wi-Fi, and 5G, enabling high data rates, robust connectivity, and spectral efficiency.

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📘 Description:

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of MIMO and OFDM. Participants will explore system design, signal processing, and real-world implementations using simulation tools. Emphasis will be placed on how these technologies enhance wireless communication performance, deal with signal degradation, and support high-capacity networks.

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🎯 Objectives:

• Understand the fundamental principles of MIMO and OFDM.

• Analyze and simulate wireless systems using modern tools.

• Learn how MIMO and OFDM are applied in LTE, Wi-Fi, and 5G.

• Address challenges such as interference, fading, and pilot contamination.

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🎯 Module 1: Introduction to Modern Wireless Communication (4 Hours)

Topics:

• Evolution of wireless communication: from 2G to 5G and beyond

• Limitations of traditional single-antenna systems

• Why MIMO and OFDM? Key benefits and performance improvements

• Overview of real-world applications (LTE, Wi-Fi 6, 5G NR)

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📶 Module 2: Fundamentals of MIMO Technology (8 Hours)

Topics:

• MIMO concepts: spatial multiplexing, diversity, and channel capacity

• Types of MIMO:

  • SISO (Single Input Single Output)

  • SIMO, MISO, and MIMO

  • Massive MIMO

• Channel models and matrix representation

• Beamforming techniques: digital, analog, and hybrid

• Precoding and postcoding techniques

• Challenges in MIMO: correlation, hardware constraints, channel estimation

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🛰️ Module 3: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) (8 Hours)

Topics:

• Basics of multicarrier modulation

• Principle of OFDM: subcarrier orthogonality and FFT

• Guard intervals and cyclic prefix

• Peak-to-average power ratio (PAPR) and its mitigation

• Equalization and synchronization in OFDM systems

• Comparison with single-carrier systems

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🛠️ Module 4: Practical Implementation and Use Cases (10 Hours)

Topics:

• MIMO and OFDM in:

  • LTE and LTE-Advanced

  • Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11n/ac/ax)

  • 5G New Radio (NR) and mmWave

• Channel coding and error correction with MIMO-OFDM

• Hardware and software tools for simulation (MATLAB, GNU Radio, Simulink)

• Link-level simulation and system-level performance analysis

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⚙️ Module 5: Challenges and Advanced Optimization (6 Hours)

Topics:

• Interference and fading in dense wireless networks

• Pilot contamination in massive MIMO

• Signal detection and decoding in OFDM

• Resource allocation and scheduling in MIMO-OFDM systems

• Advanced optimization techniques for spectral and energy efficiency

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💡 Module 6: Projects and Case Studies (4 Hours)

Practical Tasks:

• Project 1: Simulate a basic 2×2 MIMO-OFDM system in MATLAB

• Project 2: Performance analysis of LTE physical layer using OFDM

• Case Study: Signal degradation in urban MIMO networks and mitigation strategies

• Case Study: OFDM waveform design for 5G-NR

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📚 What You Will Learn:

• Core concepts of spatial multiplexing and channel diversity in MIMO.

• Design principles and signal structure of OFDM systems.

• Simulation of MIMO-OFDM systems using MATLAB or equivalent tools.

• Advanced techniques like beamforming and Massive MIMO.

• Practical performance evaluation and optimization methods.

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👥 Target Audience:

• Wireless communication engineers and network planners

• Electrical and electronics engineering students and graduates

• R&D professionals in telecom and IoT sectors

• Anyone interested in 5G, LTE, and next-gen wireless systems

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🧾 Materials Provided:

• Course presentation slides and lecture notes

• Simulation scripts (MATLAB/Simulink)

• Research papers and application case studies

• Access to virtual labs or demo software (if applicable)

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🧑‍🏫 Instruction Methods:

• Instructor-led theoretical sessions

• Hands-on simulation workshops

• Case studies and practical design challenges

• Group discussions and Q&A forums

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🕒 Time Frame:

Total Duration: 40 hours

• 20 hours theory

• 20 hours practical (labs, projects, case studies)

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🧩 Course Format:

• Weekday or weekend intensive sessions

• On-site or online (live virtual classes)

• English as the medium of instruction

• Assessment through practical projects and a final quiz

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🎓 Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, learners will:
✔ Gain deep insight into MIMO and OFDM mechanisms
✔ Be able to design and evaluate wireless systems using simulation tools
✔ Apply modern communication theory to solve real-world challenges
✔ Enhance their capability in developing and optimizing LTE/5G systems
✔ Be prepared for technical roles in wireless R&D and system design

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✅ Course Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Understand the principles and operation of MIMO and OFDM

• Be able to model and simulate wireless communication systems

• Analyze performance trade-offs in real-world deployments

• Apply learned techniques to design robust LTE/5G/Wi-Fi systems

• Tackle practical challenges such as fading, interference, and resource management