Expected Accomplishments
Describe the evolution of mobile technologies towards LTE
Identify the market triggers for implementing LTE
Describe the LTE value proposition of LTE for operators and customers
Discuss the data rates and performance targets of LTE
Identify the LTE frequency bands and estimate LTE data rates for specific speeds
Discuss the main factors that affect the ‘speed’ of a mobile data connection
Outline the LTE/SAE network elements and interfaces
Discuss the methods provided to allow voice communication to take place via LTE
Outline the LTE rollout options for new and existing network operators and demonstrate an understanding of the cost implications
Describe how LTE Advanced enhances data rates further
Course Outline
The LTE Market
Evolution to LTE
Market triggers
Growing data traffic
Distribution of mobile traffic by application
Rising tariffs, Falling traffic
The LTE Value Proposition
Enhanced performance
Throughput, latency and capacity
Quality of Service (QoS)
LTE Network Architecture
Network Architecture Evolution
Evolved Packet System
UE Categories and capabilities
LTE Air Interface Technologies
OFDMA
SC-FDMA
MIMO
LTE Voice Deployment
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
Voice over LTE over Generic Access (VOLGA)
Circuit Switched Fall Back (CSFB)
Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (SRVCC)
Voice over IP
LTE Advanced
LTE Advanced targets
Key Technology Enablers
Carrier Aggregation
Coordinated multipoint transmission
Relays
Self organizing networks (SON)
Femto cells
Heterogenous networks
Light radio, liquid radio, AIR
