Telesystem Innovations

LTE Radio Access Network Planning Seminar

LTE is the leading standard for 4G wireless network which is revolutionizing the mobile communication industry by
converging voice and data applications onto one packet switched network. LTE introduces a new feature rich physical
layer to provide high data rates and meet the expected demand generated by smart phones and mobile computing
devices. This course will allow network operators and other ecosystem participants to understand the technology
capabilities and how to plan for it early in the business cycle.

Course Outline
LTE Introduction
System Requirements
Network architecture
Network elements (S-GW, P-GW, MME, HSS, PCRF)
Propagation Channel Characteristics
Fading & multipath
LTE Air Interface Features
OFDMA/SC-FDMA access technique
Subchannelization & carrier utilization
Frame structure: FDD, TDD
MIMO techniques and options
Spatial multiplexing
Diversity transmit (SFBC, CDD) & receive (MRC)
Collaborative uplink MIMO
Adaptive modulation & coding
QoS/scheduling
Hybrid ARQ
Physical channels
RF Network Planning Principles
LTE system parameters
Link budget
Propagation models
Fading margin
Receiver sensitivity
System gain calculations
Path loss and cell radius calculations
LTE system capacity
Oversubscription
Capacity planning
Frequency planning/interference analysis
Radio Network Planning Process
Propagation model optimization
Site surveys & selection
Meeting coverage and capacity objectives
Antenna selection & placement

Learning Objectives
After completing this course, the student will be
able to:
Explain the LTE-SAE network architecture
Understand the air interface and physical layer
Describe the function of logical and transport
channels
Explain the link budget for a LTE system
Become familiar with NLOS propagation models
Understand LTE performance metrics (range, data
rates)
Identify system design parameters necessary to
meet network design requirements
Perform capacity planning
Discuss various LTE frequency reuse patterns and
perform frequency planning
Design the radio network based on coverage and
capacity requirements

Who Should Attend: This course is designed for radio

access network planning engineers, project managers
and others who are involved in a LTE project
deployment or LTE system vendor selection. Design
engineers, field engineers, test engineers, software
and hardware engineers will benefits from the
course.
Course Duration: 2 Days
Prerequisites: Basic understanding of RF
fundamentals, wireless and radio communications is
recommended.

18 Byer Drive, Markham, Ontario L3P 6V7 Canada Main/Fax: +1 416.969.9570 www.tsiwireless.com
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About TSI
Telesystem Innovations Inc. (TSI) is a leading telecommunications management and technical
consulting firm focusing on broadband wireless system deployments and applications. Headquartered
in Toronto, Canada, the company has served customers on a global basis and particularly in emerging
markets because of the large demand for broadband wireless.
TSI services entities across the wireless network supply chain: equipment vendors, system integrators
and network operators. TSI services are provided by a team of telecommunication industry
professionals with expertise in managing large-scale wireless network buildout, optimization and
expansion; product development, design and marketing; financial analysis and market research; and
business development. TSI staff has contributed to the successful launch of several wireless networks
on a worldwide scale including networks in Canada, the United States, Europe, the Middle East and
Latin America.

18 Byer Drive, Markham, Ontario L3P 6V7 Canada Main/Fax: +1 416.969.9570 www.tsiwireless.com
2010 Telesystem Innovations Inc. All rights reserved.