UMTS System Overview

Gain an insight into the technologies and protocols that enable the transmission of voice & data signals over Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) mobile networks.

This 2-day course is designed to provide an overview of the UMTS market place and technologies and is ideal for technical people currently working in the mobile or telecommunications infrastructure industry, who do not necessarily work directly with the mobile system would benefit from an understanding of the component parts and the way they inter-work.

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Duration
2 days

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

Prerequisites
Experience in radio communications with knowledge of telecommunications methods is recommended

Course objectives
Delegates gain an insight into UMTS cellular networks and protocols

Qualifications
GSM System Overview
TETRA System Overview
GPRS System Overview

Course Content (100% Theory)

Principles, history & features of UMTS
• Spectrum
• Cells
• Features

Network components & interfaces
• UMTS Terminals
• UTRAN
• Core network architecture
• Access methods
• Terrestrial interfaces

Air Interface Channels, coding & optimisation
• CDMA & TDD
• Channels
• Frames
• Diversity
• Power control

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