Practice Cellular Concept (6.1) - Electronic Communication Systems

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Question 1.
What is a cell in mobile communication?
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Think about how mobile phones connect.
Question 2.
Why do we use hexagonal cells?
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Consider geometrical shapes.
3Question 3.
What shape do cells typically take in mobile communication?
- Square
- Hexagonal
- Circular
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Think about geometric shapes that can fit together.
4Question 4.
True or False: A single base station can communicate with multiple users at the same time.
- True
- False
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Consider the concept of multitasking.
Question 5.
Design a simplistic model for a cellular network using three base stations covering a city. How would you layout the cells to minimize overlap and ensure coverage?
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Consider how you can fit hexagons together without leaving spaces.
Question 6.
Evaluate the impact of increasing the number of frequencies available on the capacity of a cellular network using frequency reuse principles.
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Think about how more lanes on a road can accommodate more vehicles.

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