CP400P Wireless Communication and Networks

Technology Overview

Objectives

  1. To create a concise comparison of wireless technologies

Procedure

Several different technologies exist under the category of "wireless". They have different characteristics and uses. This exercise is to summarize them.

  1. Fill in the following table:
    Table 1: Technology Comparison
    Name IEEE Standard Frequency Data Rate Power Range Topology
    Bluetooth 802.15 2.4GHz 1Mbps 100mW 10m Master/Slave (up to 7 slaves)
    Zigbee
    RFID
    White Space Devices
    NFC (Near Field Communication)
    VISA PayWave card
    MasterCard PayPass card
    WirelessHD
    WiGig
    WHDI


  2. You'll be assigned one of the above to summarize (about 1 page) it purpose and sample uses. Discuss any limitations, challenges, etc. in its application.

  3. Fill in the following table:

    Table 2: Satellite services
    Name Frequency Coverage area
    GPS
    GLOSSNASS
    Beidou
    LightSquared
    Xplornet Satellite Internet


    In a paragraph or so, summarize the LightSquared controversy.

Before you leave the lab, have the lab instructor sign your lab notebook immediately after your last entry.


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