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WCDMA/UMTS Air Interface

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Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for radio network planning and design engineers, radio network tuning engineers, and access transport network design engineers. It is recommended for personnel who need an understanding of WCDMA/UMTS air interfaces.

 

Course Scope

  1. Introduction: Network Architecture, UMTS R99/R3, UMTS R4, UMTS R5, UMTS R6, UMTS Domain Architecture, UTRAN, RNC, Node B, UE and USIM, Area Concept, Numbering and Identification.
  2. WCDMA: Multiple Access, Duplex Division, 3G Radio Spectrum, WCDMA Overview, Main Principles, Advantages and Problems, Spreading Process, Channellisation, Scrambling, Filtering, and Modulation.
  3. Channels: Radio Channels, Physical Channels, Transport Channels, Logical Channels, Channel Mapping, Channels and Protocol Layers.
  4. Quality of Service: QoS Architecture, UMTS QoS Classes, Sources of Service Attributes, UMTS Bearer Service Attributes, RAB Service Attributes, Radio Bearer Service Attributes, RAN Access, and CN Bearer Service Attributes
  5. Channel Coding: Source Coding, AMR, Channel Coding, Error Detection, Error Correction, Interleaving, Dataflow through Layer 1, TFCI and CCTrCH, Coding for 12.2 Speech, VBR, DTX, and BTFD.
  6. Power Control: Open-loop Power Control, Inner-loop Power Control, Outer-Loop Power control, Power Control in Soft Handover.
  7. Multipath Propagation: Short- and Long-time Delay Profile, Rake Receiver, Downlink Open-loop Transmit Diversity, Downlink Closed-loop Transmit Diversity.
  8. Synchronisation and Random Access: Downlink Timing, Cell Search Procedure, and Random Access.
  9. Idle Mode: PLMN Selection, Cell Selection and Reselection, System Information, Mobility Management, Paging, Cell Reselection between GERAN and UTRAN.
  10. Handover: Cell Sets and Measurements, Soft/Softer Handover, Events, Signalling, Time Offset, Handover between GERAN and UTRAN, Hard Handover, and Compressed Mode.

Course Objectives

This course provides a detailed description of WCDMA FDD technology and its use in UMTS networks. The training focuses on the physical layer operation, procedures, and other functions closely related to the physical layer. The training presents functionality related to the use of R99 dedicated channels.

 

Prerequisites

The participants should have basic knowledge of WCDMA/UMTS.

 

Training Structure

Three-day training divided into logical sessions.

 

Methodology

Instructor-led training and theoretical exercises.

Everyone gets individual attention from the trainer.

Ms. Inga Tomsone, Tele2 Latvia

A good approach to a complex problem.

Ms. Horia Catrinoiu, Vodafone RO

Excellent exercises!

Mr. Muhammad Ali, Mobilink Pakistan

Course covers all important issues and presents relevant examples.

Mr. Mohamed Kamel, Vodafone Egypt

Seminar entirely for Telecommunication operators. A lot of issues covered.

Ms. Pinelopi Tragoudara, Vodafone GR

The course exceeded my expectations. Hats off!

Mr. Adnan Syed, Mobily

Experienced trainer. Real cases with references to recommendations.

Mr. David Curkan, T-Mobile Croatia

Many different people from different operators can share their problems and ideas.

Mr. Omar El-Fiky, Vodafone Egypt

Very effective training methods.

Ms. Erjona Xhemali, AMC Albania

The best training ever.

Mr. Timur Zagretdinov, MTT Russia

I received a lot of useful information which I use in my work every day.

Ms. Viktoriya Gusarova, Beeline RU

The whole course was very valuable.

Mr. Sayyid Ali, Dhiraagu Maldives

Excellent knowledge from the trainer.

Ms. Catherine Barman, Swisscom

Professional, high-quality trainer.

Mr. Gagik Shatveryan, Vivacell

Training was above expectations!

Mr. Ariel Haxhiu, Eagle Mobile, AL

Excellent course and instructor.

Mr. Nikolay Suetin, Beeline Russia

The training exceeded my expectations.

Ms. Irida Gjashta, AMC Albania

The training is completely excellent.

Mr. Philipp Korostelev, Beeline Moscow

Experienced trainer. Excellent descriptions.

Mr. Ahmad Doar, Mobily, KSA

Training provides useful methods to analyze real protocols.

Mr. Seema Karn, NCell Nepal

Trainer understands local market experience.

Mr. Andrew Sweetman, Wataniya

Trainers have passion to teach & impart knowledge.

Mr. Kanchan Chitrakar, Ncell Nepal

Good direct connection between course material and real problems.

Mr. Alex Konstantopoulos, Cosmote, GR

Amazing, more than excellent, audience-oriented trainer.

Mr. Evgeniy Dmitriev, Astelit Ukraine

Good logical structure of the course and explanation.

Ms. Elena Shevtsova, Beeline, KZ

This course will be very useful in my daily work.

Mr. Leopoldino Ferreira, Unitel Angola

Unique training covering the most important areas of my work.

Mr. Eldar Mursaqulov, Azercell

Trainer is open for comments and discussion.

Ms. Natalya Nerubenko, Life Ukraine

Very clear explanations.

Ms. Tatyana Krasyuk, Life Ukraine

Regardless of technology I received theoretical and practical answers.

Mr. Kosta Pribić, T-Mobile Croatia

The trainer is capable of answering all my questions.

Ms. Ana Gheorghe, Vodafone RO

Perfect course.

Mr. Arseniy Mazanik, Beeline Russia

Very well organized training programmes.

Mr. Mihnea Teodorescu, Cosmote, RO

A lot of useful materials and knowledge.

Mr. Shukhrat Khaydar, UCell

I am very impressed with the trainer's knowledge and experience.

Mr. Mouin Al Saghir, Vivacell

Great teacher with deep knowledge and experience.

Mr. Philippe Wrzecionek, TATA

Deep and detailed topic analysis.

Mr. Mohamed Sabry, Vodafone Egypt

A clear picture of GSM switching and signalling.

Ms. Anette Chale, mCel Mozambique

Excellent methodology of teaching. Simple and easy to understand training.

Mr. Arben Shabani, PTK Kosovo

Overwhelming knowledge and expertise. Interactive and enjoyable learning.

Mr. Ashish Shrestha, NCell Nepal

More than excellent course!

Ms. Inessa Mijiferjyan, Vivacell

Highly professional trainer with lots of practical experience. Friendly and open.

Ms. Olga Rudnicka, Tele2 Latvia

Trainer understands local market experience.

Mr. Andrew Sweetman, Wataniya

Trainer adapted to the expectations of the audience.

Mr. Antoine Blanchet, Monaco Telecom

I feel like the trainer is the best professor and mentor one can have.

Ms. Ledia Meici, AMC Albania

Excellent, knowledgeable trainer, open to communication.

Mr. Dmitrii Kropotov, Tele2 Russia

I can proudly recommend these courses for others as well.

Mr. Tarvo Jammer, Elisa Estonia

Really practical and very fruitful training.

Mr. Niroj Raya, NCell Nepal

The course covers all the impacted areas.

Ms. Gratia Scanteie, Vodafone, RO

Trainer was able to answer practical questions.

Mr. Daniel Krolikowski, Play Poland

Good class notes and great examples.