Course Code:  TM10711EL

Average duration:  2 Hours

Prerequisite:  Basic knowledge of GSM technology.

Course Outline:

1. GSM Principles - Review

• GSM network architecture
• GSM channel structure
• Cell, Sectorisation

2. Cell Selection

• Link budget
• Propagation models
• BCCH Parameters
• Finding the right network
• Cell re-selection
• Camping on a cell
• Paging Parameters

3. Mobility Management

• Network Access and the RACH
• Signaling and the SDCCH
• CCH and TCH assignment

4. Call setup

• Location updates procedure
• Originating Call procedures
• Terminating Call procedures 

5. GSM Frequency Planning

• Calculation of CCH and TCH
• Calculation of RF carriers
• BCCH Frequency Planning
• Frequency hopping parameters
• Dual Band considerations

6. Dimensioning GSM Channels

• Erlang-B Table
• CCCH and SDCCH assignment
• TCH assignment

7. Dedicated Mode Performance

• Role of the SACCH
• Measurement reporting
• Handover scenarios and criteria
• Power control
• Discontinuous transmission