From the 4G/LTE to the 5G-NR Air Interface 26.-28.11.2024
Training Focus
This training course is aimed at those people working within the wireless communication business or broadcast business. Participants will get an overview on the 4G/LTE and 5G-NR physical layer. First of all wireless communication basics like OFDMA, DFTs-OFDMA, Forward Error Correction and MIMO will be discussed followed by an in-depth overview of 4G and 5G technology and standards. The training is presented in cooperation with Rohde & Schwarz.
Course Objectives
After completing this course, delegates will understand the technology behind 4G and 5G. Focus is on the physical layer not on the protocol level. Several practical demonstrations will solidify the theoretical knowledge.
Intended for
This course is intended for those who have a basic knowledge in information technology, who may be employed in network operators or regulators.
Contents
- Wireless communication basics
- Introduction and overview, physical layers mobile communication standards (2G to 5G)
- From single-carrier to multicarrier (OFDM)
- OFDM, OFDMA, SC-FDMA, DFTs-OFDMA basics
- Forward Error Correction (FEC) in mobile communication (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G)
- Shannon, SISO/MISO/MIMO/Alamouti principle, multi-antenna systems
- 4G/LTE Standard
- Introduction to 4G/LTE
- 4G/LTE air interface
- LTE spectrum, 4G bandwidths, LTE OFDM parameter
- LTE radio frame structure
- LTE downlink and uplink – physical layer overview
- PDSCH, PDCCH, PUSH PUCCH, etc.
- MCS, modulation pattern, FEC
- Reference signals
- FDD and TDD
- LTE performance
- 5G Standard
- Introduction to 5G-NR
- FR1 and FR2
- 5G usage scenarios
- 5G-NR air interface
- 5G spectrum, 5G OFDM parameter, BWP, CA
- FDD and TDD
- 5G architecture options (NSA; SA)
- 5G radio frame structure, slot, subframe, radio frame, SSB
- 5G downlink and uplink – physical layer overview
- PDSCH, PDCCH, PUSH PUCCH, etc.
- MCS, modulation pattern, FEC
- Reference signals
- 5G multi-antenna systems, massive MIMO, massive beam forming
- 5G performance (data rates, spectral efficiency, …)
- 4G MBSFN and 5G, DSS
- Examples for current spectral occupation in mobile communication (2G, 3G, 4G and 5G)
- Practical 5G demonstrations using a signal generator and a spectrum analyzer with vector signal analysis
Duration
3 days
