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This document contains instructions for an exam on wireless communication. It outlines 8 questions divided into 2 parts. The questions cover topics like cellular systems, signaling, protocols, handoff procedures, CDMA, propagation models, Bluetooth and IEEE 802.11 wireless networks. Candidates must answer 5 full questions by selecting at least 2 from each part. They are advised to draw diagonal lines on blank pages after completing their answers.

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At Least TWO Questions From Each Part

This document contains instructions for an exam on wireless communication. It outlines 8 questions divided into 2 parts. The questions cover topics like cellular systems, signaling, protocols, handoff procedures, CDMA, propagation models, Bluetooth and IEEE 802.11 wireless networks. Candidates must answer 5 full questions by selecting at least 2 from each part. They are advised to draw diagonal lines on blank pages after completing their answers.

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USN 10EC81

Eighth Semester B.E. Degree Examination, Dec.2017/Jan.2018


Wireless Communication
Time: 3 hrs. Max. Marks:100
Note: Answer FIVE full questions, selecting
at least TWO questions from each part.

PART – A
2. Any revealing of identification, appeal to evaluator and /or equations written eg, 42+8 = 50, will be treated as malpractice.

1 a. Compare 1G and 2G cellular system. (04 Marks)


b. Explain the different steps involved in AMPS-Mobile originated call. (08 Marks)
c. With a neat diagram, explain the network elements of the SS7 system. (08 Marks)

2 a. With a block diagram, explain the MSC subsystem. (06 Marks)


b. Explain the functions of HLR, VLR and MSC. (06 Marks)
Important Note : 1. On completing your answers, compulsorily draw diagonal cross lines on the remaining blank pages.

c. Explain with necessary diagrams the formats of MSISDN number, IMSI number, IMEI
number and LAI number. (08 Marks)

3 a. Explain capacity expansion techniques,


(i) Cell splitting (ii) Cell sectoring (06 Marks)
b. Explain the different power saving schemes. (06 Marks)
c. For a particular radio transmission technology, a minimum S/I ratio of 15 dB is needed for
proper operation. What is the minimum required cluster size? If the path loss exponent is
α = 4? Assume that there are six-co-channel cells in the first tier and all of them are at the
same distance from the mobile. (05 Marks)
c. Determine the frequency reuse distance for a cell radius of two kilometers and a cluster size
of 4. (03 Marks)

4 a. Explain the various logical channels used in GSM. (10 Marks)


b. Describe GSM protocols and signalling model with a neat diagram. (10 Marks)

PART – B
5 a. List out the ten operations in call setup in GSM system. Explain in detail authentication and
ciphering mode operation. (12 Marks)
b. Explain the intra-BSC-handover operation in GSM. (08 Marks)

6 a. Explain the basic spread spreading operation in CDMA. (06 Marks)


b. Explain the different types of soft and hard handoffs supported by CDMA system. (06 Marks)
c. Explain the generation of CDMA paging channels. (08 Marks)

7 a. Explain the path loss model for free space propagation. (06 Marks)
b. With a neat block diagram, explain the RAKE receiver. (06 Marks)
c. What is the received power in dBm for a signal in free space with a transmitting power of
50 W, frequency of 900 MHz and distance from the receiver of 100 meters if the
transmitting antenna and receiving antennas have a gain of 1? What is Pr at 10 km?
(08 Marks)
8 a. Explain with a neat figure the Bluetooth protocol stack. (08 Marks)
b. Discuss the design issues of IEEE 802.11 and also provide the working of BSS, DS and ESS
networks. (08 Marks)
c. Describe the basic wireless MAN. (04 Marks)
*****

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