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.