Advanced Mobile Communications EDGE

Learn the protocols & technologies that enable the transmission of data signals over Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE) mobile networks.

This 5-day theoretical course provides an in-depth exploration of the EDGE market place and technologies and is ideal for engineers currently in the industry who wish to upgrade or convert their existing experience and knowledge to current and future industry standards.

When combined with the Introduction to Mobile Communications Networks 5-day course, the linked 10- day programme includes a design project and exam completes the course for further BTEC accreditation.

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Duration
5 days

Who should attend?
Engineers, technicians, managers and those seeking to learn more about EDGE systems

Prerequisites
Experience in radio communications and the ability to demonstrate a broad knowledge of telecommunications methods is essential

Course objectives
Delegates gain an in-depth knowledge of EDGE cellular networks and protocols

Qualifications
BTEC applied for, CableNet certificate

Course Content (100% Theory)

Principles, history and features of EDGE
• Spectrum
• Cells
• Specifications
• Recommendations
• Features
• Applications

Network components and interfaces
• EDGE Terminals
• BSS
• Core network architecture
• Access methods
• Terrestrial interfaces

Air interface channels, coding and optimisation
• FDD & TDD
• IP
• Transport channels
• Traffic and control channels
• Frames
• Channel coding
• Physical channels
• Diversity
• Power control
• 8PSK

Call and handover sequences
• Cell selection procedures
• Radio link measurements
• Hand-over procedures
• Power control

EDGE specifications
• A study of typical EDGE specifications used day-to-day