Aiding Student Conceptualisation of the Mobile Channel and the Operation of a RAKE Receiver Using a Project Developed in SIMULINK®

Abstract

This paper presents a project to aid student conceptualisation of the complex theories that characterise the mobile channel and the operation of a Rake receiver. We show, through student feedback and performance, that these complex systems can be presented in a challenging and stimulating way to maximise the learning experience.

Keywords

CDMA Fading Mobile Rake SIMULINK

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