pdf_gross.gifLTE Evolution and the Way to 5G

backtotop.gifReview and Assessment

Course Description

  • Technical Review of LTE
    • LTE network architecture
    • LTE protocols
    • Security and QoS
    • FDD and TDD modes
    • Frequency bands / transmission modes
    • Resource scheduling
    • Smart antenna use
  • LTE History
    • Evolution path to 4G
    • 4G requirements
    • 4G solutions
    • Summary of LTE-Advanced features
  • Beyond our Plate
    • WIMAX evolution (802.16m)
    • WiFi evolution

backtotop.gifTechnical Details of LTE-Advanced

  • Wider Bandwidth
    • Carrier aggregation
    • Asymmetric bandwidth
    • Pectrum flexibility
    • New bands
  • Enhanced Transmission Schemes in DL and UL
    • 8 stream transmission (DL)
    • 4 stream transmission (UL)
    • Reference signals
    • Antenna configuration
  • Enhanced Uplink Transmission Schemes
    • Clustered SC-FDMA
    • Transmit diversity for PUCCH
    • 4 stream transmission
  • Coordinated Multipoint Transmission (CoMP)
    • CoMP in downlink and uplink
    • CoMP and cell edge throughput
    • Scheduler coordination
  • Relay Nodes
    • Benefits
    • Donor cells
    • Control signaling
    • Security aspects
  • Home eNodeB
    • Closed subscriber groups
    • Enhanced Home NodeB (eHNB)
  • Summary & Conclusions

backtotop.gifInterworking between LTE-Advanced and other Radio Access Solutions

  • Interworking with GSM / UMTS
    • Network structure
    • Handover and cell reselection
    • Security during interworking
  • The Future of Voice
    • IMS based voice service
    • Single radio voice call continuity (SRVCC)
    • Circuit-switched fallback (CSFB)
    • Other options
  • Interworking wth WiFI and WiMAX
    • Network structure
    • Measurements and procedures
    • Authentication and security

backtotop.gifBenefits of Self Organizing Networks (SON)

  • History of SON
    • SON Features
    • SON in LTE
    • SON in 3GPP
  • Detailed SON Features
    • Neighbor list optimization
    • Coverage and capacity optimization
    • Mobility robustness optimization
    • User quality improvements
    • Energy saving
  • SON in LTE-Advanced
  • Summary & Conclusions

backtotop.gifThe Future of LTE-Advanced and Shaping of 5G

  • Enhancements of 3GPP Release 11
    • Radio enhancements
    • Interconnection of IP services
    • Feature studies and important features
  • Evolution towards 5G
    • 5G Requirements
    • MANET
    • Mesh networking
    • Envisaged differences compared to 4G
  • Summary & Conclusions

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