Course Objectives:
To provide an overview of UMTS air interface (WCDMA)
Expected Accomplishments:
- Get to know the history behind UMTS and the drivers of 3G
- Explain the WCDMA transmission technology principles
- Understand the air interface characteristics of UTRAN W-CDMA
- Understand various procedures like cell search and Handovers
Who can benefit:
Technical staff interested in learning an overview of the UMTS and WCDMA
Prerequisites:
Background knowledge in mobile (preferably GSM) networks, work experience or courses, is a must
Course Outline:
UMTS Introduction
- Milestones
- ITU-R IMT2000
- 3GPPBasic UMTS Architecture
- UE
- UTRAN
- Core NetworkWCDMA Principles
- Spread Spectrum principles
- Channelization
- Coverage
- Power Control
- Rake Receiver
- Handovers
- ModulationUTRAN
- Physical
- MAC layer
- RLC Layer
- RRC Layer
- SNDCP Layer
- Channels - Physical - Transport - LogicalUMTS procedures
- Cell Search
- Handovers
- Mobile originated calls
- Mobile terminated calls
- Location/routing area updates
Delivery Method:
Instructor led classes with some CBT and exercises.
Related Training:
ATM Fundamentals
