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Overview

The past year has seen huge changes to mobile networks through the introduction of high speed versions of 3G and the move to lower frequency operation, the shift to all-IP core networks for reduced OPEX and the availability of LTE equipment that offers a true mobile broadband experience. We offer the chance for engineers to become familiar with all these changes through our course that is focussed on the aspects that will be key to the success of mobile network operators.

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Description

This three-day course is designed for network operators and planners who want a good understanding of how LTE networks will be designed and deployed. Focus will be on physical deployment link budget aspects across the commonly used LTE bands and we set out typical network KPIs and how the degree of network optimisation will ultimately affect these. We describe how the new OFDMA and SC-FDMA radio technologies compare with HSPA+. We provide an overview of LTE core networks, Relay Nodes and the UE initial cell search, registration and security procedures. The course will appeal to those already in the telecoms industry by developing a thorough understanding of HSPA and how LTE has evolved from that. We present two particularly interesting evolutions of 3G from a European perspective - the standardisation and deployment of femtocells and the refarming of GSM900/1800 to LTE.

Programme details

Day One

• HSPA network architecture
• IP core network architecture and pooling for events such as 2012 Olympics
• How radio resource is managed in HSPA networks
• Cell planning aspects for HSPA at 900MHz and improved coverage footprint
• HSPA link budget and how throughput is affected by position within the cell
• HSPA terminal classes and HSPA+ deployment options
• HSPA and WCDMA KPIs and the effects of cell loading
• Common issues exhibited on HSPA networks

Day Two

• Products and services that offered by LTE
• Peak data rates, latency and average throughputs of loaded cells
• LTE frequency bands and operators deployment strategies
• Defining link budgets and coverage footprints for LTE sites
• Principles of LTE radio planning and optimisation
• The LTE cell search and network access and attachment procedures

Day Three

• LTE all-IP core network architecture and signalling
• Mobility management in LTE and the connected mode states
• Security procedures and algorithms used in LTE networks
• Radio resource management and interference management through the X2 interface
• Femtocell and Home Node B standardisation and architecture
• Future network deployments and device trends

All delegates will receive a copy of "LTE for UMTS: Evolution to LTE-Advanced" by Harri Holma and Antti Toskala (Wiley).

Staff

Dr Jonathan Moss

Role: Presenter

Telecoms Consultant

Jonathan is a Dubai based Telecoms Consultant specialising in Windows Mobile, Enterprise Mobilisation and 3G...more network performance.

He was previously Director of Engineering for i-mate, managing the development and testing of Windows Mobile phones.

Until September 2004, he was responsible for 3G Network Design and Optimisation for O2's UK, Ireland and Isle of Man 3G networks. His earlier career was spent researching and trialling and prototype 3G equipment at BT Laboratories, Ipswich.

Jonathan received M.Eng. and D.Phil. qualifications from University College, Oxford in 1994 and 1998.

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Mr Laurent Noël

Role: Presenter

(Formerly) System Architect ST-NXP Wireless

Until recently Laurent Noel was an RF-BB system architect at ST-NXP Wireless,...more France. He worked on reconfigurable multi-mode, multi-standard, digital RF solutions for LTE, FDD-WCDMA, EGPRS, GPS and TD-SCDMA projects.

Throughout 2007 and 2008 he also actively participated in the definition of the DigRF SM v4 standard within the MIPI alliance. Prior to that he worked at BT Laboratories (Martlesham Heath, UK) where he was involved in 3G testing activities and in research on high speed digital optical systems, including millimetre wave radio systems over fibre.

He received a degree in mathematics and physics from the University of Montpellier II, France, in 1991, and a degree as a microelectronics engineer at the "Institut des Sciences de l'Ingenieur" (ISIM), Montpellier, France, in 1994.

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Neil Wiffen

Role: Presenter

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

The course will appeal to those already in the telecoms industry by developing a thorough understanding of HSPA and how LTE has evolved from that. We present two particularly interesting evolutions of 3G from a European perspective - the standardization and deployment of Femtocells and the refarming of GSM900 to 3G HSPA.

The benefits of this course are:

• Up to date overview of 3G handset hardware, OS's and features compared
• Rules for cellular network planning and capacity estimations derived
• Overview of the protocols used in the network, common faults and debug methods

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: £1195.00

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Programmes including this module

This module can be studied as part of these programmes:

• Telecoms and mobile technologies