Basic to Advanced 3GPP-Based PHY Layer Design for 5G

Master the 5G Physical Layer (PHY): A Comprehensive Guide

Unlock the secrets of 5G technology with this in-depth course on the 5G Physical Layer (PHY). Designed for students, engineers, and professionals in wireless communication, this course provides a thorough understanding of the 5G technology stack, from its evolution to advanced channel processing and system design.

Course Highlights:

• Deep Dive into 5G Architecture: Explore the fundamental 5G network architecture and the core principles of 5G technology.
• Channel Capacity & Modulation: Learn about channel capacity, modulation techniques, and adaptive modulation and coding strategies for optimal wireless communication.
• Error Correction & Redundancy: Understand ARQ/HARQ protocols and explore techniques like Chase combining and Incremental Redundancy for robust data transmission.
• Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM): Grasp the fundamentals of OFDM, its application in multiple-user access, and advanced concepts like phase noise.
• 5G Time Domain Structure: Master the 5G time domain structure, including frame and slot definitions and resource grid placement.
• Protocol Stack & PHY Layer Chain: Navigate the 5G protocol stack and the crucial role of the PHY layer chain in data transmission.
• LDPC Encoding: Learn LDPC encoding from scratch, including base graph selection and encoder design according to 3GPP standards.
• Rate Matching: Understand rate matching concepts and their practical implementation in 5G systems.
• Interleaving & Code Block Concatenation: Explore the role of interleaving and code block concatenation in enhancing data reliability.
• Scrambling & Modulation Techniques: Discover scrambling techniques and various modulation techniques employed in 5G.
• PDSCH Chain Mastery: Gain a detailed understanding of the PDSCH chain, from CRC calculation to modulation of data symbols.
• PN Sequence Generation & Transport Block Size: Learn how PN sequences are generated and how transport block size is calculated.
• PDSCH Data Recovery: Master PDSCH data recovery techniques, including rate recovery, descrambling, and deinterleaving.
• Control Channel Processing: Explore control channel formats and DCI (Downlink Control Information), including resource allocation strategies.
• PHY Layer Processing for DCI: Understand how DCI is processed via PHY layer blocks and the role of CORESET.
• Polar Coding & CRC Interleaver: Delve into polar coding and CRC interleaver techniques and their application in 3GPP standards.
• MIMO System Design: Explore MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) concepts and their impact on system capacity.
• Reference Signals & Pilot Signals: Learn about reference signals and pilot signals in 5G, including layer mapping and antenna ports.
• DMRS & PUCCH: Understand DMRS (Demodulation Reference Signal) formats and PUCCH (Physical Uplink Control Channel) operation.
• SRS & CSI-RS: Master SRS (Sounding Reference Signal) and CSI-RS (Channel State Information Reference Signal) design and configuration.

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to Mobile Networks and 5G
2. Channel Capacity and Modulation Techniques
3. ARQ/HARQ Protocols and Redundancy
4. OFDM Fundamentals
5. Advanced OFDM Concepts
6. 5G Time Domain Structure and Resource Grid
7. 5G Protocol Stack and PHY Layer Chain
8. Transport Block Segmentation and LDPC Encoding
9. Rate Matching in 5G
10. Interleaving and Code Block Concatenation
11. Scrambling and Modulation
12. The PDSCH Chain
13. PN Sequence Generation and Transport Block Size Calculation
14. PDSCH Data Recovery
15. Control Channel Processing in 5G
16. PHY Layer Processing for DCI
17. Polar Coding and CRC Interleaver
18. Sub-block Interleaving and Rate Matching for Control Information
19. The Complete PDCCH Chain
20. **Advanced CORESET