Broadband Communications

Course Objectives:

To provide a deep understanding about various aspects of Broadband Access with main focus on Digital Subscriber Loops.

Course Requirements: 

  Homework  15%

  Final exam  35%

  Project   50%

References Text:

T. Starr, M. Sorbara, J. Cioffi and P. Silverman, "DSL Advances", Prentice-Hall, 2003.                            

Course Outline:

• Overview of Broadband Access Networks (Fiber, WiMAX, xDSL,...)

• Linear and Nonlinear Equalization

• Multitone and Multichannel Modulations / OFDM

• Loading Algorithms and Channel Partitioning

• Channel Identification in Multitone Systems

• Multichannel Equalization Techniques

• Other Topics (MIMO DSL,  Dynamic Spectrum Management, Crosstalk, Optical Wireless)