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Dive deep into the architecture and implementation of 5G's Physical Layer (PHY) in this comprehensive course. Perfect for students, engineers, and professionals in wireless communication, this course provides a thorough understanding of the 5G technology stack, starting from mobile network evolution to advanced techniques in channel processing, modulation, coding, and system design. You will explore key concepts such as 5G network architecture, channel capacity, modulation schemes, control channels, MIMO, and more, all backed by real-world examples and hands-on practice with 3GPP standards. Master the 5G Physical Layer - Read Standards Like a Pro!Course Outline:Lecture 1: Introduction to Mobile Networks and 5GEvolution of mobile networks over the yearsThe end-to-end standardization process5G network architecture and introduction to 5G technologyLecture 2: Channel Capacity and Modulation TechniquesUnderstanding wired and wireless channel capacitiesAdaptive modulation and coding strategiesAchieving Shannon capacity in wireless communication systemsLecture 3: ARQ/HARQ Protocols and RedundancyIntroduction to ARQ/HARQ protocolsExploring Chase combining and Incremental RedundancyA comparison of these two approaches in error correctionLecture 4: OFDM FundamentalsWideband vs. narrowband carrier usageOverview of OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) principlesMultiple-user access via OFDM and transmitter/receiver designLecture 5: Advanced OFDM ConceptsPhase noise in OFDM systemsFull system architecture of OFDM with a practical exampleIntroduction to 5G numerology and its role in system designLecture 6: 5G Time Domain Structure and Resource Grid5G time domain structure: Frame and slot definitionsUnderstanding resource grid placement and frequency subcarrier spacingLecture 7: 5G Protocol Stack and PHY Layer ChainOverview of the 5G protocol stack and 3GPP specificationsIntroduction to the PHY layer chainCRC generation, validation, and calculation as per 3GPP standardsLecture 8: Transport Block Segmentation and LDPC EncodingReasons for transport block segmentation in 5GLDPC encoding from scratch and base graph selectionLDPC encoder design according to 3GPP standardsLecture 9: Rate Matching in 5GUnderstanding the concept of rate matching from the ground upRedundancy versions in rate matchingPractical implementation of rate matching in 5G systemsLecture 10: Interleaving and Code Block ConcatenationThe role of interleaving in 5G systemsHow interleaving is performed in practiceExplanation of code block concatenation techniquesLecture 11: Scrambling and ModulationScrambling techniques: Why and how they are usedModulation techniques according to 3GPP standardsLecture 12: The PDSCH ChainUnderstanding the full PDSCH chain, from CRC calculation to modulationStep-by-step review of each block's role in transmitting data symbolsLecture 13: PN Sequence Generation and Transport Block Size CalculationHow the PN sequence is generated step-by-step according to 3GPP standardsTransport block size calculation, illustrated with flow diagramsLecture 14: PDSCH Data RecoveryReverse processing: Decoding and extracting bitsUnderstanding how rate recovery, descrambling, and deinterleaving work in practiceLecture 15: Control Channel Processing in 5GOverview of control channel formats and DCI (Downlink Control Information)Resource allocation in both time and frequency domains for uplink and downlinkLecture 16: PHY Layer Processing for DCIProcessing DCI via PHY layer blocks, based on 3GPP standardsDifferences between data and control information processingCORESET introduction and role in DCI processingLecture 17: Polar Coding and CRC InterleaverDetailed explanation of polar coding and CRC interleaving techniquesExtension of theory to 3GPP standards and real-world applicationLecture 18: Sub-block Interleaving and Rate Matching for Control InformationDeep dive into sub-block interleaving according to standardsPractical examples of rate matching for control informationLecture 19: The Complete PDCCH ChainConnecting all blocks to form a complete PDCCH chainIntroduction to CORESET structure, design, and terminologyLecture 20: Advanced CORESET Design and Blind DecodingDetailed CORESET design and its role in 5G networksUnderstanding search spaces and how blind decoding works in network entryLecture 21: PUCCH Channel and FormatsUnderstanding different formats of PUCCH (Physical Uplink Control Channel)Visual explanation of PUCCH channel interleaving and mapping over a slotLecture 22: MIMO System DesignIntroduction to MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) conceptsThe effect of antennas at the transmitter and receiver on system capacitySVD (Singular Value Decomposition) and its application in MIMO data processingLecture 23: Reference Signals in 5GTypes of reference signals in 5G and their role in signal processingLayer mapping, antenna ports, and virtual resource grid conceptsLecture 24: Pilot Signals and Multi-layer PrecodingProcessing of pilot signals in 5GTDD-based precoding for SRS, CSI-RS, and DMRSMulti-layer precoding techniques explainedLecture 25: DMRS and Its ImportanceOverview of DMRS (Demodulation Reference Signal)Usage of Type-A DMRS: single and double symbol formatsWhen and why additional DMRS is usedLecture 26: Type B DMRS and OCC MappingDetailed explanation of Type B DMRS and its mapping over resource gridsUnderstanding OCC (Orthogonal Cover Code) in frequency and timeLecture 27: SRS Design and Frequency HoppingOverview of SRS (Sounding Reference Signal) design and parametersFrequency hopping and repetition in SRS, explained with practical examplesLecture 28: SRS Configuration and MappingDetailed visual demonstration of SRS mapping over the resource gridConsideration of frequency hopping and repetition in SRS configurationLecture 29: CSI-RS Configuration and DesignCSI-RS (Channel State Information Reference Signal) design for multi-port systemsTime and frequency domain structure of CSI-RS explainedLecture 30: Quick Recap and Final ReviewA quick review of all the topics studied, ensuring a solid grasp of 5G Physical Layer conceptsBy the end of this course, you will have mastered 5G's Physical Layer technologies, preparing you for a career in cutting-edge telecommunications.

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