GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Electronics & Communication Engineering Subject Code : DI05011011 Subject Name: Mobile Communication w. e. f. Academic Year: 2026-27 Semester: 5th Category of the Course: PCC Knowledge of Basic communication terminologies and modulation- Prerequisite: demodulation techniques. Mobile communication has evolved from basic voice-centric systems to high- speed data-driven networks such as 4G (LTE) and 5G. This course introduces students to cellular communication fundamentals, GSM/CDMA systems, Rationale: modern wireless techniques, and mobile device technologies. The course emphasizes practical understanding and real-world applications, preparing students for emerging trends in wireless communication. Course Outcome: After Completion of the Course, Student will able to: No Course Outcomes RBT Level 01 Illustrate the concept of cellular System for efficient spectrum utilization. R, U, A 02 Understand the architecture and functionality of GSM and CDMA system R, U, A Assess mobile handset specifications and operating systems to make appropriate R, U, A 03 selection decisions. 04 Understand 4G and 5G Fundamentals. R, U, A 05 Explore different wireless communication technologies for various applications R, U, A *Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy (RBT) Teaching and Examination Scheme: Teaching Scheme Total Credits Assessment Pattern and Marks (in Hours) L+T+ (PR/2) Total Theory Tutorial / Practical Marks L T PR C ESE (E) PA(M) PA(I) ESE (V) 3 0 2 4 70 30 20 30 150 w.e.f. 2026-27 http://syllabus.gtu.ac.in/ Page 1 of 7 GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Electronics & Communication Engineering Subject Code : DI05011011 Subject Name: Mobile Communication Course Content: No. of % of Unit No. Content Hours Weightage 1.1Evolution of Cellular communication (1G to 5G) 1.2Basic cellular concept and cellular system 1.3Cell types: Macro, Micro, Pico, Selective and Umbrella cell. Unit 1: 1.4Explain concept of cluster Fundamental 1.5Frequency reuse and system capacity of Cellular 1.6Co-channel and adjacent channel interference 10 21 Communicatio 1.7Channel assignment strategies n 1.8Cell splitting and sectoring 1.9Define handoff and differentiate various Handoff techniques 1.10 Multiple Access Techniques: FDMA, TDMA, CDMA, SDMA 2.1 GSM architecture 2.2 Specification of GSM 900 2.3 GSM channels 2.4 GSM call Procedure (Mobile to Mobile) 2.5 Authentication and security 2.6 Frequency hopping: Fast and Slow Unit 2: 2.7 GSM Identifier: IMSI, IMEI, TMSI, MSISDN, LAI and GSM and BSIC 13 28 CDMA 2.8 Spread spectrum concept Systems 2.9 CDMA principle and advantages 2.10 Types of spread spectrum technique a. DSSS- Direct sequence spread spectrum b. FHSS- Frequency hopping spread spectrum 2.11 Comparison: GSM vs CDMA 2.12 Limitations of GSM and CDMA Technology 3.1 Mobile handset block diagram 3.2 Baseband and RF section 3.3 Charging control section Unit 3: 3.4 Battery types and management Mobile Device 3.5 SIM card and interface 8 18 3.6 eSIM concept and advantages 3.7 Smartphone architecture (SoC, sensors) 3.8 Introduction to mobile OS (Android basics) 3.9 Radiation hazards and SAR w.e.f. 2026-27 http://syllabus.gtu.ac.in/ Page 2 of 7 GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Electronics & Communication Engineering Subject Code : DI05011011 Subject Name: Mobile Communication 4.1 Introduction to 4G technology 4.2 Features of 4G technology 4.3 Types of 4G technologies LTE (Long-Term Evolution) WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) 4.4 LTE Architecture: 4.5 OFDM Technology (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing): Unit 4: a. Basic concept 4G and 5G b. Advantages 4.6 MIMO Technology (Multiple Input Multiple Output): 8 18 Networks a. Basic concept b. Advantages 4.7 Advantages and limitations of 4G technology 4.8 Introduction to 5G technology 4.9 5G Architecture: 4.10 Advantages of 5G technology 4.11 IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS): a. Basic concept b. Architecture 4.12Comparison between 4G and 5G network architecture 5.1 Bluetooth Technology: Architecture, feature advantages , and applications. 5.2 Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11): Basic concept and overview of modern standards Unit 5: 5.3 RFID and NFC systems: Working principle and Wireless 6 15 applications Technologies 5.4 Zigbee: Basic concept, features and applications 5.5 Mobile Adhoc Network (MANET): Concept - Architecture, Advantages, limitations and Comparison with cellular systems Total 45 100 Suggested Specification Table with Marks (Theory): Distribution of Theory Marks (in %) R Level U Level A Level N Level E Level C Level 30 50 20 - - - Where R: Remember; U: Understanding; A: Application, N: Analyze and E: Evaluate C: Create (as per Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy) w.e.f. 2026-27 http://syllabus.gtu.ac.in/ Page 3 of 7 GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Electronics & Communication Engineering Subject Code : DI05011011 Subject Name: Mobile Communication References/Suggested Learning Resources: (a) Books: No. Title of Book, Author Publication 1. Wireless Communication Principle Rapport T. S PHI Learning, New Delhi, & Practice (Latest Edition) Mobile Communication Jochen Schiller Pearson Education India 2. An Introduction to LTE: LTE, LTE- Christopher Cox Wiley Publication 3. Advanced, SAE, VoLTE and 4G Mobile Communications Wireless Networking: Introduction Gordon Colbach Independently published 4. to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Wireless & Cellular Sanjay Sharma S.K. Kataria & Sons 5. Communication (b) Open-source software and website: 1. GNU Octave – https://octave.org/ 2. MATLAB (Student Version / Online Resources) – https://www.mathworks.com 3. YouTube Lecture – Wireless Communication Basics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3tpOWWL9aU 4. YouTube Lecture – GSM/CDMA Concepts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PnToMFmfhk 5. YouTube Lecture – 4G/5G Overview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5plZGFd-cWc 6. NPTEL Course – Mobile Communication http://www.digimat.in/nptel/courses/video/117102062/L04.html 7. Telecom Engineering Centre (TEC), India – 5G Study Paper: https://www.tec.gov.in/public/pdf/Studypaper/5G%20Core%20Network_Study%20Paper_v8.pdf 8. 3GPP – 5G System Overview: https://www.3gpp.org/technologies/5g-system-overview 9. RF Wireless World – Mobile Hardware and Software Components https://www.rfwireless-world.com/articles/mobile-hardware-and-software-components Reference Articles 10. https://www.rfwireless-world.com/articles/mobile-hardware-and-software-components w.e.f. 2026-27 http://syllabus.gtu.ac.in/ Page 4 of 7 GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Electronics & Communication Engineering Subject Code : DI05011011 Subject Name: Mobile Communication Suggested Course Practical List: SR.NO Practical Outcomes (PrOs) Unit CO Approx Hrs. Required 1 Study of various wireless communication standards. 1 CO1 2 Use the concept of frequency reuse technique for cluster 2 1 CO1 2 formation (numerical/diagram based). 3 Detect/Measure co-channel and adjacent channel 1 CO1 2 interference Using simulation or case study. 4 Study of GSM system Architecture 2 CO2 2 Generation of Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) 5 2 CO2 2 signal using trainer kit/Simulation 6 Demonstrate CDMA multiplexing. 2 CO2 2 Generate Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) 7 3 CO3 2 signal using trainer kit/Simulation. Measurement of network parameters using mobile 8 3 CO3 2 applications (signal strength, network monitor, etc.). 9 Study of GSM mobile handset blocks and working. 3 CO3 2 Measurement of test point voltages using GSM mobile 10 3 CO3 2 trainer kit. 11 Activation of e-SIM in mobile phones. 3 CO3 2 12 Measurement of SAR and radiation awareness study. 3 CO3 2 w.e.f. 2026-27 http://syllabus.gtu.ac.in/ Page 5 of 7 GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Electronics & Communication Engineering Subject Code : DI05011011 Subject Name: Mobile Communication 13 Study of mobile operating systems (Android basics). 3 CO3 2 Demonstration of 4G (LTE) network parameters using 14 4 CO4 2 mobile applications. Generation of OFDM signal using MATLAB or similar 15 4 CO4 2 software. 16 Study of 5G system architecture (case study/demo). 4 CO4 2 Implementation of Bluetooth communication using 17 5 CO5 2 hardware or simulation. Measurement of Wi-Fi signal strength using mobile 18 5 CO5 2 applications. 19 Explore uses of RFID-based systems (e.g., FASTag). 5 CO5 2 20 Study/Simulation of Mobile Ad hoc Network (MANET). 5 CO5 2 Minimum 15 practical 30 Hrs Note: The list of practical/projects is suggestive. The subject teacher may add or modify experiments based on available facilities and requirements. List of Laboratory / Learning Resources Required A. Hardware / Trainer Kits 1. GSM Mobile Trainer Kit 2. CDMA Trainer Kit / Spread Spectrum Trainer 3. Mobile Phone Trainer (Handset trainer) 4. Wireless Communication Trainer Kit 5. Zigbee Trainer Kit 6. Bluetooth Communication Module / Trainer 7. RFID Trainer Kit w.e.f. 2026-27 http://syllabus.gtu.ac.in/ Page 6 of 7 GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Electronics & Communication Engineering Subject Code : DI05011011 Subject Name: Mobile Communication 8. Smartphones (4G/5G enabled) 9. Wi-Fi Router / Access Point 10. SIM cards (for GSM/VoLTE experiments) 11. Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO) 12. Function Generator 13. Spectrum Analyzer 14. Multimeter 15. Power Supply 16. Laptop/PC systems B. Software / Simulation Tools 1. MATLAB / Simulink (for OFDM, DSSS, MIMO) 2. Python (basic signal simulation – optional) 3. Network Analyzer Mobile Apps (Android): o Network Signal Info o NetMonitor o Signal Strength Checker Suggested Project List: 1. Mobile Phone Signal detector 2. SMS-Based Remote-Control System 3. RFID-Based Attendance System 4. SMS-Based Alert System: 5. Wi-fi signal analyzer Suggested Activities for Students: 1. Industrial visit to telecom tower/ISP. 2. Seminar on recent and upcoming trends in Wireless technology. 3. One day workshop on “Explore Internal Architecture of Mobile Handset” 4. Seminar on analysis of recent mobile operating system technologies. 5. Poster preparation for recent mobile phone architectures. 6. Installation & analysis of mobile network apps. 7. Study of VoLTE functionality in smartphones. ******* w.e.f. 2026-27 http://syllabus.gtu.ac.in/ Page 7 of 7