Training - LTE Protocol and Signalling
- Duration: 2 Days
- Price: 1200 EUR (excl. VAT)
TECHNOLOGY FOCUS
3GPP Long Term Evolution is the new UMTS standard making use of OFDMA/SC-FDMA based access technologies combined with MIMO antenna technologies. The LTE standard also defines a new layer 2/3 protocol architecture that can process very high data rates instantaneously now part of the base station (Node B) and new signaling procedures for call control and mobility management located in the Mobility Management Entity (MME). LTE is based on a flat, simplified all IP based architecture with a reduced number of network entities, a new Quality of Service concept and the support of seamless mobility between heterogeneous access networks. With LTE substantial gains regarding capacity, peak data rates, user and control plane latency and deployment cost can be expected, while minimizing terminal complexity. 3GPP has completed the standardisation; extensive trials are under preparation while services are expected to start around 2010.
COURSE CONTENT
This course provides a detailed understanding of the LTE protocol and the signaling as defined in the 36-series of 3GPP specification Release 8. After a recap of the Physical Layer fundamentals, the course introduces the LTE user and control plane architecture. The RRC, PDCP, RLC and MAC protocol are explained in detail with an overview about the various channels defined at the different layer. Eventually exemplary procedures are presented as initial access, connection setup, bearer configuration and handover. Next the course provides an overview about the LTE architecture with the different network entities and interfaces of the Evolved Packet Core as well as the underlying QoS concept. Non access stratum procedures such as Mobility Management and Session Management are presented and specific examples are given.
SYSTEM DEMONSTRATION TOOLS
Instead of self-study or yet another theoretical training course, Nomor Research provides you with real hands-on training using different implementations that have been enhanced as interactive demonstration tools. Using the tools, your employees will really understand complex system aspects such message flows and primitive exchange between layers and entities. By looking at the demonstrations you will get to know the difference between theory and real deployments, real implementation, real performance!
Day 1- eNB Protocol Stack Architecture
• Recap of LTE air interface based on OFDMA/SC-FDMA
• Physical layer numerology, processing chain and procedures
• LTE transport channel, physical data channel and control channel
• eNode B user and control plane architecture
• Radio Resource Control (RRC) functions and protocol
• Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP) functions and protocol
• Radio Link Control (RLC) functions and protocol
• Medium Access Control (MAC) functions and protocol
• Logical channel, transport channel and physical channel structure
• Broadcast channel and over view of system information
• Initial access with RRC Connection Setup and RRC Reconfiguration procedure
• LTE Handover procedure during RRC_CONNECTED state
• Introductions to future Self-Organizing Networks (SON)
Day 2 - LTE Architecture and Signalling
• LTE/SAE network architecture and functional split
• Network topology and deployment options
• QoS architecture, QoS bearer and attributes
• Mobility and Session Management protocols
• NAS signalling procedures as initial access
• IDLE state mobility procedure and tracking updates
• Gateway functionality within the Evolved Packet Core
• S1 and X2 interface application protocols
• GTP and SCTP transport protocols
• Tracking area update procedure
• Home Node B concept and deployment
• Requirements and standardization of LTE Advanced and 4G
• 4G technologies as carrier aggregation, relaying, cooperative scheduling
PREREQUISITES OF THE STUDENTS
This is an expert's training course. Some experience with the LTE technology is essential before attending this training course! The participation in the 3 days LTE Technology training is highly recommended.
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