LTE TOPICS

4G Technologies:
Introduction to 4G Technology
4G Network Architecture
OFDMA and Multiple Antenna Essentials
Mobile WiMAX
1xEV-DO Rev C Networks
UMTS LTE - E-UTRA and E-UTRAN
Comparison of 4G Technologies

Long Term Evolution (LTE) Technology:

Introduction to LTE Technology & SAE
LTE Radio Access
LTE Radio Interface Architecture
LTE Physical Layer
LTE Access Procedure
System Architecture Evolution

LTE RADIO NETWORK E-UTRAN

The all IP based protocol architecture

The new LTE radio standard OFDMA and what it promises

The concept of radio bearers and QoS in LTE

Reusability of existing 2G/3G investments for LTE

Benefits of multi-antenna techniques

Principles of MIMO in LTE and HSPA+

LTE Radio Network Coverage and Capacity Planning

LTE -EVOLVED PACKET SYSTEM (EPS)

EPS overall architecture and the major differences compared to CDMA &UMTS

LTE Radio and Core nodes and their relation to 3G systems

LTE Service portfolio and compatibility to existing services

 IMS core functionality for operator centric end user services

The fundamental TCP/IP functions in LTE

Mobility and compatibility between 2G/3G and EPS networks

Migration vs. replacement of 3G systems

SON, Self-Optimized/Organizing Networks

LTE-Advanced: 3GPP R9 and 10 highlights

MME, S/P-GW, HSS and PCRF system functions

S1-AP and GTP-C context and procedures in LTE

Policy, charging and control procedures in LTE

Default bearer vs. dedicated bearer setup in LTE

UE vs. Network initiated bearer setup

LTE QoS class indicators QCI

VCC, Voice Call Continuity and CS fallback/interworking

QCI mapping into 3G QoS classes and IP DSCP values

Authentication and security in EPC

Instant messaging vs. SMS services in LTE

USIM/ISIM and service provisioning issues

VoLTE (Voice Over LTE) TECHNOLOGY

VoLTE System Architecture
VoLTE Functionality
VoLTE Signaling

VoLTE Subscription and device configuration

EPS Attach for CSFB/IMS VoIP and default bearer activation

 IMS Registration

IMS VoIP Session

Voice Continuity

IMS Emergency Session

CS Fallback for Evolved Packet System Call Case

VoLTE Messaging

IMS Centralized Services

VoLTE Radio Performance
HSPA Over VoIP

Long Term Evolution (LTE) - Policy and Charging Control

Introduction

Evolution of charging in mobile networks

post-paid charging & pre-paid charging

difference between circuit-switched and packet-switched traffic

evolution of policy and charging control from independent solutions towards

combined PCC system

Architecture Evolution

PCC architecture changes since release R7 until R11

home network and roaming interworking

new elements added to the PCC system: BBERF, UDR, TDF, ADC

Basic Concepts and General Requirements

Explanation of basic concepts: policy control

QoS control, charging control

PCC rule, QoS rule

 ADC rule, binding

general requirements put on PCC system and others

Detailed Functionality of Particular PCC Components

Detailed functional description of PCC elements: PCRF, PCEF, SPR, AF, OFCS,
OCS, BBERF, UDR

detailed description of PCC functions: binding mechanism, reporting, credit

management, event triggers, policy control, SDF prioritization and conflict
handling, and others

Traffic Cases

IP-CAN session establishment

update of the subscription information in the PCRF

discovery and selection of the PCRF

gateway control session procedures

Interfaces in details

Gx reference point

Sd reference point

Rx reference point

S9 reference point

Sy reference point

Detailed signaling flows Gx, Gxx, Rx, Sd, Sy and S9 interfaces

QoS Parameters mapping
Case Study - LTE PCC
Enhanced Billing Deployment
IMS and Service Layer Enhancement

IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Architecture

P-CSCF (Proxy Call Session Control Function)

 CSCF (Interrogating Call Session Control Function)

S-CSCF (Serving Call Session Control Function)

BGCF (Breakout Gateway Control Function)

MGCF (Media Gateway Control Function) / MGW (IMS-MGW)

IMS Signaling Protocols

IMS Scenarios & Operations

MS Quality of Service

Long Term Evolution (LTE) For SmartGrid

Introduction to Smart Grid
Conceptual Architectural Framework & Role of LTE Network
Smart Grid Standards
Smart Grip Interoperability Panel
Cyber security Strategy
Framework for Smart Grid Interoperability Testing and Certification
Electromagnetic Disturbances and Interference
Reliability, Implementability, and Safety of Framework Standards

REMARK: Practical Lab is important for

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