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4G Wireless Technologies

  • Course Name: 4G Wireless Technologies
  • Duration: 1 or 2 days
  • Technical Level: 2

Overview

With the continued evolution of third-generation cellular systems and the introduction of technologies such as WiMAX, there is considerable debate about the next generation of wireless systems, known as ‘Beyond 3G’ or Fourth Generation (4G). This course explores the current developments in wireless technologies and illustrates the possible next steps in wireless evolution required to realise 4G capabilities.

The course examines the continued evolution of the major wireless standards, UMTS (3GPP), 1xEV-DO (3GPP2) and IEEE802 and describes how these standards are progressing towards 4G capability and functionality. The underlying technologies for wireless systems are also explained and their role within the main standards is explained, finally the convergence of wireless systems towards 4G is explored.

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, the delegate will be able to:

  • Understand the market and technological trends in wireless systems
  • Appreciate the role of wireless in the telecommunications networks of the future
  • Identify the main features of the 3GPP standards releases
  • State the aims and objectives of the 3GPP Long Term Evolution standard
  • Identify the main features of the 3GPP2 standards revisions
  • State the aims and objectives of the 3GPP2 Ultra Mobile Broadband project
  • Describe the main IEEE802 wireless standards and the features of WiMAX
  • Identify the role of IEEE802 in determining the shape of 4G wireless systems
  • Describe the ‘advanced’ radio techniques that are common to LTE, UMB and WiMAX; e.g. OFDM and MIMO
  • State the requirements and benchmarks set for 4G wireless systems and identify the role of the ITU in establishing the framework for standards development
  • Describe the current status of global 4G development and technology trials

Course Requirements

An appreciation of mobile telecommunication networks would be an advantage, but not essential.