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UMTS/HSPA (WCDMA) RF Optimize Expert Course

The Purpose of this course is to provide Hands-on training to RF engineers to perform UMTS RF network optimization by educate them using real hands on activities as the industry requires to hire the professional RF engineers. This course is developed based on practical aspect of RF engineering by highly experience RF Professionals who have more than 20 years of industry experience. The course will helps to identify the key points of RF optimization which the industries look into the engineers from day one.

It describes the process of designing the network and market requirements of RF system parameters and walks through the different design calculations. The course discusses the RF planning aspects, the use of existing infrastructure, overlay configurations, backhaul capacity planning as well as growth considerations. Also the program consists of hands on sessions to apply the key learning points by allowing the participants to utilize RF design guidelines, site and market data, and design tools selected by the local market to perform RF design tasks and obtain hands-on experience. HTN wireless will provide this program to use RF design tools, processes and real data for the service operator network.

Course Outline

  • Design Optimization (Foot Print, Tilts, Azimuth)
  • Parameters Audit and Optimization
  • RF features
  • RF tools (Schema), Map Info, COPS, and Business Object etc.
  • Post Rehomes Optimization (Audit)
  • Neighbor list Optimization
  • OSS, RAN Explorer (GPEH, WNCS, MRR etc.)
  • RF Capacity Management
  • RF Trial and FOA
  • Carrier Launch and Spectrum Carving
  • Hardware related RF issues
  • Drive Test Analysis and Layer3 analysis
  • RF techniques (Practical Cluster Optimization)
  • Scripting of RF commands

Objectives of the course

After completing the course, the student will be able to:
Hands on knowledge of wireless network Performance and Optimization

  • RF Network optimization rules and principles
  • Discuss the antenna propagation and Tilts, and antenna sharing RXAIT concept
  • The 2nd Carrier and 3rd Carrier capacity challenges concept for a UMTS system
  • IFHO inter frequency handover impacts and planning of UMTS network
  • Able to work on drops calls block calls performance issues resolution
  • Apply selected tools and processes more efficiently in UMTS networks
  • Analyzing the network economics for different optimization choices
  • Discuss neighbor list planning considerations, and run WNCS scripts
  • Design the radio network based on capacity, coverage and quality requirements
  • Calculate the capacity for cell site, RNC, and back haul needs and plan for the future growth
  • Will be able to analyze the drive data and apply on day to day optimization

Who should attend?

This course is intended for UMTS RF design engineers and RF performance engineers who want to learn UMTS RF Optimization

Prerequisites

  • Knowledge of GSM/UMTS system Architecture
  • Knowledge of Tools and RF design procedures

Length of the course

5 Days

Course Delivery Method

Web Ex, tele-conference, Online

UMTS/HSPA (WCDMA) RF Optimize Expert Course:
Rate = $1,600.00

Promotional cost for those students who already took class from HTN Learning Solutions = $800.00 (50% OFF)

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Introduction to RF Design for UMTS/HSPA (WCDMA) Course

The Purpose of this course is to provide Hands-on training to RF engineers to perform UMTS RF network optimization by educate them using real hands on activities as the industry requires to hire the professional RF engineers. This course is developed based on practical aspect of RF engineering by highly experience RF Professionals who have more than 20 years of industry experience. The course will helps to identify the key points of RF optimization which the industries look into the engineers from day one....

The Purpose of this course is to provide Hands-on training to RF engineers to perform UMTS RF network design by educating them using real hands on activities as the industry requires hiring the professional RF engineers. This course is developed based on practical aspects of RF engineering and was put together by highly experience RF Professionals who have more than 20 years of industry experience. The course will help to identify the key points of RF design which the industry requires into the RF engineers to have from day one. It describes the process of designing the network and market requirements of RF system parameters and walks through the different design calculations. The course discusses the RF planning aspects, the use of existing infrastructure, overlay configurations, backhaul capacity planning as well as growth considerations. Also the program consists of hands on sessions to apply the key learning points by allowing the participants to utilize RF design guidelines, site and market data, and design tools selected by the local market to perform RF design tasks and obtain hands-on experience. HTN wireless will provide this program to use RF design tools, processes and real data for the service operator network.

Course Outline

  • Introduction to Wireless Systems
  • Wireless Access Technologies
  • Communication Concepts
  • System Architecture
  • Air Interface UMTS
  • Services/Bearers
  • Introduction of RF design
  • Antennas, Concepts
  • Link Budget
  • RF design Inputs
  • Design Threshold
  • Cell Planning consideration
  • Planning Criteria
  • Capacity Planning
  • Spectrum Management
  • In-building Solutions
  • Prediction Tools

Objectives of the course

By completing the course, the student will be able to acquire the following Knowledge:

  • Wireless network design concepts
  • Discuss the antenna propagation and Tilts, and antenna sharing RXAIT concept
  • The link budget concept for a UMTS system
  • IFHO inter frequency handover impacts and planning of UMTS network
  • T Compare and evaluate different network design options
  • Apply selected tools and processes more efficiently
  • Analyzing the network economics for different design choices
  • Discuss neighbor list planning considerations
  • Design the radio network based on capacity, coverage and quality requirements
  • Calculate the capacity for cell site, RNC, and back haul needs and plan for the future growth
  • Compare and evaluate different network design options

Who should attend?

This course is intended for RF design engineers and RF performance engineers who want to learn about UMTS RF design concepts and processes.

Prerequisites

  • Knowledge of GSM/UMTS system Architecture
  • Knowledge of Tools and basic RF design procedures

Length of the course

4 Days (4 hours per day).

Course Delivery Method

Online using WebEx: Student must have access to high speed internet

Audio Conference Bridge : Student must have access to a phone line to dial into a conference bridge. Alternatively audio can be delivered over the internet using the conferencing system. This will require a headset with a microphone.

Introduction to RF Design for UMTS/HSPA (WCDMA)Course:
Rate = 1200.00

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Basic LTE Design and Optimization Techniques

The LTE system supports broadband wireless access in a mobile cellular environment, offering data rates in the range of 100 Mbps. These enhancements are based on several fundamental pillars: a new air interface (OFDM+MIMO), simplified network architecture and efficient air interface structure and signaling mechanisms.

This workshop covers the radio network planning and design aspects of an LTE network and describes the process of mapping the service and market requirements to RF system parameters. It will also provide some insight on LTE hardware as well as how to check site configuration using OSS tools and test the newly launched network by doing site shakedown as well as drive testing to find problems with the sites.

Objective:

After completing this workshop, the participants will be able to:
Describe the history and motivation for LTE
Describe the network architecture of LTE/EPC (Evolved Packet Core)
Describe LTE radio technologies of OFDM and MIMO
Describe the new antenna techniques used in LTE

Compare the key differences between LTE and CDMA
Identify key considerations for deploying LTE networks
Explain the process of radio network planning and design
Describe the frame structure, DL and UL channels and key measurements
like RSRP and RSRQ of the LTE air interface
link budget for the LTE system
Step through the coverage prediction and site selection process
List and describe key configuration and operational parameters
Identify the key performance indicators of LTE radio network
List and go over the site shakedown/drive test process for accepting the newly launched LTE network.
Review key hardware components of LTE system
Review some of the OSS functionality for LTE system

Target Population:

By completing the course, the student will be able to acquire the following Knowledge:

This workshop provides practical examples and intertwines the exercises
at every stage of the RF planning and design process and is intended for
LTE system designers, RF systems engineering, network engineering,
deployment and operations personnel.

  • Introduction to LTE
  • OFDM
  • Antenna techniques used in LTE
  • Difference between LTE/CDMA
  • LTE Design Overview
  • LTE Link Budget
  • RF Configuration Parameters Planning
  • LTE Air interface
  • Pre Launch Optimization
  • LTE hardware overview
  • LTE Tools

Who should attend?

This course is intended for UMTS RF design engineers and RF performance engineers who want to learn LTE Optimization and Design.

Prerequisites

  • Knowledge of GSM/UMTS system Architecture
  • Knowledge of KPIs and Performance Criteria
  • Knowledge of UMTS design and Optimization parameters
  • Knowledge of Tools and RF design procedures

Length of the course

6 Days

Course Delivery Method

Web Ex, tele-conference, Online

Introduction to LTE Design and Optimization Techniques Course:
Rate = $1,800.00

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Introduction to LTE Optimization Basics. (3 days)

Course Objectives

After completing this course students will be able to:

  • Perform pre and post launch audits
  • Explain random access and call setup procedures
  • Understand vendor specific E-UTRAN parameters for optimization
  • Utilize vendor OSS tools, reports eNodeB and MME traces to troubleshoot failures and suggest corrective actions
  • Understand layer management techniques for load balancing
  • Understand PCI planning
  • Understand SON (self optimization network) fundamentals and features
  • Understand E-UTRAN resource planning
  • Explain LTE performance indicators

Course Outline

  • Pre/Post launch Optimization Process
  • LTE Air interface & modulation schemes
  • E-UTRAN random access and call setup Procedures and Parameters
  • Mobility and IRAT Parameters & techniques
  • Layer Management & load balancing techniques
  • Drive Test Processing
  • OSS tools, reports and measurements
  • SON features (ANR, Load balancing etc.) and PCI planning, Capacity & Coverage optimization
  • E=UTRAN, EPC, IMS architecture, interfaces and protocols for LTE and VoLTE
  • 3GPP Signaling and call flow procedures

Suggested Pre Requisites

  • Wireless Basics ( NPE 101)
  • RF Planning & Design (NPE 200)
  • Introduction to LTE Design (NPE 400)

Length of the course

3 Days

Course Delivery Method

Web Ex, tele-conference, Online

Introduction to LTE Optimization Basics:
Rate = $1,500.00

Course timings: - 10.00 am to 6.00 pm
Date: - 20, 21, 27, 28 April PLUS 4, 5, 11 & 12 May 2013 (Eight days)
Last date of registration: - April 8, 2013 (Monday)

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LTE Expert Advance Optimization Techniques. (5 days)

Course Objectives

After completing this course students will be able to:

  • Perform pre and post launch validation
  • Master random access and call setup procedures
  • Master vendor specific E-UTRAN parameters for optimization
  • Develop expertise in using vendor OSS tools, reports eNodeB and MME traces to troubleshoot failures and suggest corrective actions
  • Master layer management techniques for load balancing
  • Understand PCI planning
  • Understand Master SON (self optimization network) and its features and functionalities
  • Master E-UTRAN resource planning
  • Master LTE performance indicators

Course Outline

  • Pre/Post launch Optimization Process
  • E-UTRAN random access and call setup Procedures and Parameters
  • Mobility and IRAT Parameters & techniques
  • Layer Management & load balancing techniques
  • LTE and HSPA performance link budgets
  • OSS tools, reports and measurements
  • SON features (ANR, Load balancing etc.) and PCI planning, Capacity & Coverage optimization
  • E=UTRAN, EPC, IMS architecture, interfaces and protocols for LTE and VoLTE
  • 3GPP Signaling and call flow proceduress

Suggested Pre Requisites

  • RF Planning & Design (NPE 200)
  • Introduction to LTE Design (NPE 400)
  • Introduction to LTE Optimization (NPE 420)

Length of the course

5 Days

Course Delivery Method

Web Ex, tele-conference, Online

LTE Expert Advance Optimization Techniques:
Rate = $1,500.00

Course timings: - 10.00 am to 6.00 pm
Date: - 20, 21, 27, 28 April PLUS 4, 5, 11 & 12 May 2013 (Eight days)
Last date of registration: - April 8, 2013 (Monday)

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