Course Title:

UMTS Air Interface

Duration:

2 Days

Cost:

£675

Synopsis:

This course provides a detailed technical description of the protocol architecture and procedures utilised in the UMTS Air Interface including the radio interface mechanisms and characteristics. Provisioning and management of mobile data channels are discussed, and example air interface procedures analysed via packet tracing and protocol analysis tools.

Pre-requisites:

A basic understanding of radio communications principles and an appreciation of GSM/GPRS radio network architecture

Content Outline:

Air Interface Overview

Radio Network Architecture and Functions

General Protocol Architecture and Responsibilities

Bandwidth requirements and Spectrum Allocation

W-CDMA Principles

W-CDMA Mobility and Power Control Mechanisms

Air Interface QoS Provision

Air Interface Detailed Structure

RRC, RLC, MAC and PHY Layer Functions

Logical, Transport and Physical Channel Structures and Use

Framing Protocols

Signalling Procedures and Mechanisms

Synchronisation, Registration and Handover Procedures

Inter-System Procedures

Diversity Features

HSDPA/HSUPA