Knowledge objective, within this
radio technical competence area the candidate should be able to identify and describe
the followings:
- The general
RAN architecture: Nodes, UE categories, RAN standards, etc.
- Radio
design principles: Dimensioning, link budget
for radio coverage, multipath propagation, path loss predictions, propagation
models and tuning, traffic models, etc
- Air interface principles: Radio channel concept, modulations,
spectral efficiency, FDD / TDD, transmission and reception, multiplex access
technique principles, mobile technology differences, frequency, voice coding,
basic antenna system, dB, dBm, dBi, etc.
- Signaling, protocols and layers: Radio messages, layers, interaction,
basic protocols, etc.
- Radio
network basic functionalities: mobility, idle mode, call set-up, radio
resource mgmt, etc.
- RAN
performance: Accessibility,
retain ability, integrity, latency and throughput, counter & KPI’s, energy
consumption reduction, impact of quality of service, etc.
- RAN lifecycle stages (design,
optimization, integration and installation, etc)
Access
Networks an Overview
Networking
Basics, an Overview
Ethernet
Standards
LTE
Fundamentals
LTE
Radio Interface
LTE
KPIs and Acceptance
LTE
Network Design Overview
LTE
Protocols and Procedures
LTE
Air interface
LTE RAN
Knowledge objective, the candidate should be
able to identify and describe:
The fundamental technology and
characteristics of LTE RAN, the products & solutions, functionalities and
features. Channel structure, bearer concept, network architecture and
interfaces, radio planning principles (capacity, limitations, connected users),
radio units and their functionality, SW features such as: LTE advanced, voice
in LTE, IRAT mobility, QoS handling, etc. LTE introduction in legacy networks
FDD vs. TDD. Main advantages/values, as well as impacts on RAN performance.
LTE
Fundamentals
LTE/SAE
in a Nutshell
LTE
/SAE System Overview
LTE/EPC
Overview
LTE
Features and Functionality
LTE
Air Interface
LTE
Product Strategy
Ericsson´s
LTE Performance Advantage
Coverage
and Capacity in LTE
LTE
Shared Network Solutions incl Transport options
LTE
Multi-Layer Antenna Solutions & Capacity
LTE
RAN Voice Evolution
LTE
Load and Capacity Evolution
WCDMA RAN
Knowledge objective, the candidate should be
able to identify and describe:
The fundamental technology and
characteristics of WCDMA RAN, the products & solution, functionalities and
features. Channel structure, bearer principles, network architecture and
interfaces, planning principles (capacity, limitations, interference reduction,
robustness, spectrum load), radio units and their functionality, SW features such
as: HSPA/MBB functionality, QoS, Smartphone related functionality, and mobility, etc. Main advantages/values, as
well as impacts on RAN performance.
WCDMA
Release Overviews
Mobile
Broadband - Enhanced Uplink Evolution
Secure
Smartphone Business
HSPA
Smartphone Capacity Evolution
High
Capacity WCDMA - Flow of users
Ensuring
high performance in high loaded HSPA NW
Introduction
to Service Differentiation and end-to-end QoS
Uplink
Features (
GSM RAN
Knowledge objective, the candidate should be
able to identify and describe:
The fundamental technology and
characteristics of GSM RAN, the products & solutions, functionalities and
features. Channel structure, network architecture and interfaces, planning
principles (capacity, limitations, interference reduction, robustness, spectrum
load), signal measurements, radio units and their functionality, SW features
such as: packet data support, EDGE, VAMOS, HD Voice, etc. Main advantages/values,
as well as impacts on RAN performance.
GSM State of the Business
Thin Layer GSM
GSM RAN Key Business Areas – Introduction
GSM KBA – Drive Cost Efficiency
GSM KBA – Increase Coverage and Capacity
GSM KBA – Increase smart device Business,
GSM Radio Access Network Overview
GSM / WCDMA Basics
GSM System Survey
Monetize on Voice Efficiency: VAMOS
GSM RAN SW Licensing
GSM RAN BSC HW Activation Codes
SON Based GSM Spectrum Management
Energy Efficiency Features in GSM RAN
RAN Modernization
