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Overview

This course is day 5 of the LTE, LTE-Advanced and HSPA Evolution: System Design and Operation course and can be taken on its own or as part of the 5-day course. For details of the full 5-day LTE, LTE-Advanced and HSPA Evolution: System Design and Operation course click here.

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Description

This course presents a technical description of LTE and HSPA Protocols from Release 99 through to Release 7 of the 3GPP specifications including the protocol structures and mechanisms that support HSDPA and the Enhanced Uplink Dedicated Channel (HSUPA).

UMTS protocol analysis software is utilised during the course the output of which will be made available to delegates as required enabling them to analyse detailed logs taken from data-call and IP packet transfer sequences.

The output from the analyser software will be made available in HTML format following the course so that delegates can also analyse the call sessions for themselves following the presentation.

Programme details

Course content

• 3GPP Network Architecture Evolution
  • R99: Introduction of WCDMA nodes
  • R4: Core Network VoIP / BICC
  • R5: CN node pooling / IMS / HSDPA / Iu-flex
  • R6: HSUPA / MBMS
  • R7: HSPA+ / IP architecture options
  • R8: EPS (LTE / SAE / EPC)
• 3GPP Protocol Architecture Evolution (R99-R7)
  • UMTS Air Interface
  • UTRAN Protocols and principles
  • Core Network overview
  • HSDPA Protocols
  • HSDPA Protocols
  • HSPA+ Protocol Enhancements
• 3GPP R8-R9 Protocols and Principles
  • Service Provision Overview
  • LTE Air Interface
  • E-UTRAN (S1/X2)
  • EPC
  • HNB/HeNB Protocols

First day registration from 8.30am when course materials will be distributed.
Refreshments from 8.30am on the first day plus two 30 minute breaks during the day and a one-hour lunch break.
The course will begin at 9.00am and end at approximately 5.00pm on each day.

Staff

Neil Wiffen

Role: Speaker

Senior Technical Instructor,
Red Banana Wireless Ltd

Since 2001 Neil has developed and delivered training for the majority of...more the major 3G handset and chipset manufacturers through EMEA, Asia-Pac and North America. Currently his training and consulting efforts are focussed on 3 key topic areas:

3G protocol stack (WCDMA, HSDPA,HSUPA)
Mobile Network Service Provision (Mobile Data Solutions, End-to-end Service Provision, Network Optimisation)
Government Research (Current and Emerging Wireless Systems)

Previously, Neil has worked as a Technical Instructor for Wray Castle Ltd., developing and delivering UMTS technical training material, and prior to this he spent 13 years with GCHQ on various Research and Development projects in both engineering roles and as a technical team leader.

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Certification

Participants who satisfy the course requirements will receive a Certificate of Attendance. The pdf sample above is an illustration only, and the wording will reflect the course and dates attended.

Level and demands

Who is it for?

Hardware / software engineers, system designers and implementation engineers who require an understanding of the UMTS protocol architecture including the changes that will occur with the introduction of HSPA and an insight into the consequences of these changes.

Engineers and Team leaders working in the following disciplines would find the course particularly useful: Protocol Architecture Development; Handset and Network Testing; Software Development; Hardware Engineering; Network Planning; Systems Engineering; Application Development; Service Provision; Network Operation; Chip-set Manufacture; Cell Planning.

Delegates should already have a general understanding of UMTS principles and basic mobile call / network procedures, or have attended the previous 4 days of the LTE and HSPA Evolution: System Design and Operation course.

Accommodation

Accommodation is available at the Rewley House Residential Centre, within the Department for Continuing Education, in central Oxford. The comfortable, en-suite, study-bedrooms are rated 3-star, and come with free high-speed internet access and TV. Guests can take advantage of the excellent dining facilities and common room bar, where they may relax and network with others on the programme.

Payment

Fees include course materials, tuition, refreshments and lunches. The price does not include accommodation.

All courses are VAT exempt.

Fee options

Programme Fee

Standard Course Fee: £495.00

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Programmes including this module

This module can be studied as part of these programmes:

• Telecoms and mobile technologies