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3G RF Planning

Introduction
This interactive in-depth instructor led 3G RF Planning course will underpin the
fundamentals of WCDMA planning. An all round approach is undertaken to give the
theoretical basics behind this technology.
3G WCDMA networks are totally different to 2nd Generation GSM to design a
multimedia user experience. The thought process and design paradigm will be fully
appreciated once completing this course.
Prerequisites
Any prior experience with RF planning mobile networks would be advantageous.
Knowledge of WDCMA technology.
Objectives
By the end of the course the delegate will be able to:

Understand the principles of WCDMA.

Know the layered architecture and channels for WCDMA.
Describe the relationship between coverage and capacity.
Dimension WCDMA networks using Radio Link Budgets.
Proficient with Interference planning for coverage and capacity.
Classify the planning process for 3G WCDMA RF networks.

Who Should Attend

3G RF planners, Project Managers, Technical Managers

Course Content
Introduction to UMTS

THE MOBILE NETWORK EVOLUTION.

The Need for 3G.
The Differences Between 2G and 3G.
Radio Access Network & Core Network.
Release 99 Architecture.
Release 4 & 5 Architecture.
The Differences between 2.5G & 3G in the Fixed Network.
52 Multiframe used in GPRS.
Use of Multiple Timeslots in GPRS.
UMTS LAYERED MODEL AND PROTOCOLS.
UMTS Strata.
The Layered Radio Protocol Model.
Different Channel Types.
WCDMA INTRODUCTION.

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FDD & TDD Modes.

Principles of Direct Spread Spectrum.
Channel Coding.
Rate Matching.
Processing Gain.
UMTS CHANNELS IN DETAIL.
Dedicated & Common Resources.
Logical Channels.
Transport Channels.
Physical Channels.
Channel Relationships.
The Common Pilot Channel.

WCDMA BASICS

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RADIO PROPAGATION BASICS.

RF Propagation in 3G.
Rayleigh Fading.
Lognormal Fading.
Multipath & Micro Diversity.
Receive Antenna Diversity.
Power Control Types & Requirements.
Open Loop.
Closed Loop.
Fast Power Control.
SPREAD SPECTRUM.
Multiple User Spreading.
Channel & Scrambling Codes.
FDD & TDD Codes
Base Station Interference in Detail.
MODULATION & UPLINK AND DOWNLINK DEDICATED CHANNELS
QPSK.
Uplink Dedicated Channel.
Downlink Dedicated Channel.
CODE ENERGY AND BIT ENERGY DEFINED.
Eb, Ec and PG.
Thermal Noise.
Factors for BER & Eb/No.
Signal Fading.
Mobile Speed.
Coding & Interleaving.
Channel Coding Review.
UPLINK INTERFERENCE
Uplink Interference Explained.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio for Mobile j.
Eb/No, SNR and Processing Gain.
The Received Signal Power and Fraction of Total Power.
The Load Factor.
Total Received Interference.
Uplink Noise Rise.
Noise Rise and Loading Factor.
Noise Rise for Multiple Users.
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Noise Rise and Throughput.

Noise Rise and Total Throughput with Other Cell Interference
Uplink Pole Capacity
DOWNLINK INTERFERENCE
Downlink Interference Explained.
Downlink Noise Rise and Pole Capacity.
DL Power Depended on How Many Users.
The Power Requirement to Balance Uplink and Downlink

NETWORK DIMENSIONING

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RADIO NETWORK PLANNING.

Introduction.
The Planning Process.
DIMENSIONING
Typical Cell Ranges.
Operator Dimensioning.
The Dimensioning Process.
LINK BUDGETS.
WCDMA Link Budget Specific Parameters.
Slow Fading Margin.
Other Factors.
Radio Link Budget Explained.
Terminal Assumptions.
Uplink Budget Example One.
Downlink Budget Example One.
Uplink Budget Example Two
Downlink Budget Example Two.
Link Budget Example Three.
DIMENSIONING CAPACITY FOR REAL TIME TRAFFIC.
Number of Users per Cell for the Type of Service
UMTS Voice Services.
Erlang B Trunking Efficiency.
Market Forecast.
Dimensioning Cells.
The Pooling Factor.
Pooling Factor Continued.
Cell Capacity for Simultaneous Calls.
DIMENSIONING FOR NON-REAL TIME TRAFFIC.
Circuit Switched Traffic.
Packet Switched Traffic.
Available Throughput for Packet Switched Traffic.

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MACRO, MICRO & PICO CELL PLANNING

SITE SELECTION.
Site Selection Procedures.
Site Selection One.
Site Selection Two.
ANTENNAS AND SITE DESIGN
UMTS Site Configuration.
UMTS Site Configuration OTSR.
UMTS Site Configuration High-Order & Beam Forming Concept.
UMTS & GSM Site Configuration.
3G Antenna Solutions.
Effects of Different Antenna Beam Widths in a 3-Sector Site
Effects of Antenna Beam Width in a 6-Sector Site.
Effects of Antenna Tilt with a 3-Sectors Site.
Effects of Antenna Tilt with a 6-Sector Site.
WCDMA-GSM CO-PLANNING.
Radio Frequency Issues.
Second-Order Harmonics from GSM 900
Coverage Issues with GSM & UMTS.
Handover from GSM to UMTS.
Co-sitting GSM and UMTS
MICRO CELLS & PICO CELLS.
Micro Cells.
In-building Solutions
Pilot Pollution.
5. RADIO NETWORK PLANNING TOOLS.
Monte Carlo Overview.
Coverage Probability Array
Path Balanced Array
Probability of Handover Array
Monte Carlo Parameters
Monte Carlo Parameters Continued.
3G Cell Parameters.
COVERAGE & CAPACITY
Coverage & Capacity in the Uplink & Downlink.
Downlink Coverage & Capacity Compared to a 10W & 20W Base Station.

Course Length
3 Days

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