Spread Spectrum & Jamming Course | IIT Kharagpur | Prof. Debarati Sen
Course Details
| Exam Registration | 234 |
|---|---|
| Course Status | Ongoing |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Categories | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering |
| Credit Points | 3 |
| Level | Undergraduate/Postgraduate |
| Start Date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| End Date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Enrollment Ends | 02 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Registration Ends | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Date | 26 Apr 2026 IST |
| NCrF Level | 4.5 — 8.0 |
Master the Core Technology of Modern Wireless & Defence Systems
In an era dominated by wireless connectivity, from 5G networks to secure military communications, understanding the principles of robust and secure signal transmission is paramount. The Spread Spectrum Communications And Jamming course, offered by the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT KGP), provides a deep and comprehensive dive into this critical technology. Designed and taught by the renowned Prof. Debarati Sen, this 12-week program is tailored for students and professionals aiming to excel in telecommunications engineering.
What is Spread Spectrum Communication?
Spread Spectrum is a sophisticated communication technique where a signal's bandwidth is deliberately spread over a frequency range much wider than the minimum required to send the information. Originally developed for military use, this method offers several key advantages:
- Jamming Resistance: Enhanced resilience against hostile interference and intentional jamming.
- Low Probability of Intercept (LPI): Makes detection and interception by unauthorized parties extremely difficult.
- Inherent Security & Privacy: Provides a layer of message security.
- Multipath Rejection: Effectively combats signal degradation caused by reflections.
- Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA): Enables multiple users to share the same frequency band simultaneously.
Today, spread spectrum is the backbone of numerous commercial applications, including 3G/4G CDMA networks, GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) communications. It is also fundamental to next-generation technologies like Millimeter Wave (mmWave) communications for 5G and beyond.
Course Instructor: Prof. Debarati Sen
This course is led by Prof. Debarati Sen, an accomplished expert with a rich blend of academic and industry experience. An Assistant Professor at IIT Kharagpur's G.S.S. School of Telecommunications, her credentials include:
- PhD from IIT Kharagpur as a National Doctoral Fellow.
- Postdoctoral research at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden.
- Significant industry tenure as a Senior Chief Engineer at Samsung Research, Bangalore.
- Extensive research in 5G, mmWave, Massive MIMO, and Optical Communications, supported by organizations like MHRD, BEL, DeitY, Airbus, and DAAD.
- Awarded the IEI Young Engineers Award, IETE N.V.G. Memorial Award, and multiple best paper awards.
Her practical insights ensure the course content is not only theoretically rigorous but also highly relevant to current industry and research challenges.
Detailed 12-Week Course Layout
| Week | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Types of Spread Spectrum Systems: Different Spreading Techniques |
| Week 2 | Spreading Sequences: Generation Mechanism |
| Week 3 | Properties of Spreading Sequences: Code Properties & Comparisons |
| Week 4 | Systems under Jamming: Performance Analysis |
| Week 5 | Galois Field Mathematics: Code Generator Polynomials |
| Week 6 | Interference Rejection Techniques |
| Week 7 | Code Acquisition Mechanism |
| Week 8 | Code Tracking Mechanism |
| Week 9 | Concept of Fading Channels and Diversity |
| Week 10 | CDMA Technology and Interference Handling |
| Week 11 | Multiuser Detection (MUD) & CDMA Network Performance |
| Week 12 | WCDMA; Low Probability of Intercept Methods |
Note: Thanks to support from MathWorks, enrolled students get access to MATLAB for hands-on training throughout the course duration.
Who Should Enroll?
This course is perfectly suited for:
- Undergraduate & Postgraduate Students in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
- Practicing Engineers in telecom and defence sectors.
- Technical and Non-Technical Managers in telecommunications companies.
- Individuals preparing for competitive exams with a focus on Signals and Systems.
Prerequisites & Industry Relevance
Prerequisites: A foundational knowledge of Digital Communication and Fundamentals of Wireless Communications is recommended.
Industry Support: Spread Spectrum technology is crucial for:
- Secured Defence Communication Systems (All Defence R&D labs under Ministry of Defence).
- Commercial systems like CDMA in 3G, GPS, WLAN, and upcoming Millimeter Wave (mmWave) Communications for 5G/6G.
Key Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will gain:
- A solid understanding of spread spectrum principles and sequence design.
- The ability to analyze system performance in jamming environments.
- Practical skills in MATLAB for wireless multiuser system design.
- Insights into real-world protocols like cdma2000 and WCDMA.
- Knowledge of advanced concepts like Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) methods.
Embark on this learning journey with IIT Kharagpur and Prof. Debarati Sen to master the technologies that secure our communications and power our connected world. Enroll today to build expertise in one of the most resilient and widely adopted communication techniques of the modern era.
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