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Next Generation Wireless: 3G Overview Curriculum

The intent is to provide the learner with a basic understanding of the various IMT-2000 based 3rd generation radio and network technologies and their respective deployment and migration options.

This course covers the fundamentals of CDMA 2000, WCDMA and UWC-136 radio transmission technologies including details on the modulation, encoding, and power control at the physical layer. The course also treats Media Access Control (MAC) sublayer and Link Access Control (LAC) sublayer details in order to describe the data support as part of radio technology. An overview of the network options envisioned for 3G follows the radio section.

This course will also examine the network evolution from circuit to packet based data networks. This coverage will include broadband networks, Internet and intelligent networks and how these networks work together to provide user services. View a detailed course outline.

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Target Audience

This course is intended for those who possess a basic understanding of wireless radio concepts and technologies.

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Detailed Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction
This module describes the evolution of wireless networks and technology from 1st generation systems to newly emerging 3rd generation systems. Topics presented include:
  • Impact of technological advancement on systems development and services.
  • Role of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU).
Module 2: Transmission Technologies
This module examines the service environment defined by IMT-2000. Key concepts include:
  • The "cellular" concept.
  • Signal propagation factors (e.g., multipath, fading and shadowing).
  • Multiplexing schemes.
  • Access methods.
Module 3: CDMA Radio Transmission Technologies
This module covers the basic characteristics and capabilities of CDMA radio transmission technology (RTT). The topics are:
  • System capacity.
  • Smart antennas.
  • Interference cancellation methods.
  • The software radio.
  • 3G RTT requirements and performance criteria.
Module 4: CDMA 2000
CDMA 2000 is one of the RTT proposals submitted in response to the IMT-2000 initiative. Topics include:
  • Different versions of the IS-95.
  • Relationship between CDMA One and CDMA 2000.
  • Key characteristics of CDMA 2000.
Module 5: WCDMA
WCDMA is another of the RTT proposals submitted in response to the IMT-initiative. Key topics in this module include:
  • WCDMA performance characteristics.
  • Layers.
  • Channel structure and function.
  • Synchronous and asynchronous modes.
  • System compatibility.
Module 6: UWC-136
UWC-136 is the only proposal submitted in response to the IMT-2000 initiative that offers backward compatibility with 2nd generation, TDMA-based GSM and IS-136 systems. Topics include:
  • Various configurations supported by UWC-136.
  • Supported switching schemes.
  • Enabling technologies.
  • Deployment models.
  • Hierarchical cell structures.
Module 7: Network Access Technology
This module details the aims and objectives of the IMT-2000 initiative. Topics covered include:
  • The "Family of Systems" concept.
  • Network entities.
  • Role of protocol layers.
  • Global roaming.
  • Importance of intelligent networks.
Module 8: Future Trends
This module discusses the influence of 3G on the future of wireless communications and technology. Key topics presented are:
  • Role of satellite systems.
  • Fixed Wireless Access (FWA).
  • Interaction between 3G and the Internet.
Course Prerequisites

There is no prerequisite for this Curriculum.

Average Curriculum Length

8.0 hours

Testing

Includes both pre-testing and post testing.

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Author and Subject Matter Expert

The author and subject matter expert is Dr. Roshdy Hafez of Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario. Dr Hafez holds a M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alexandria, Egypt (1974) and a Ph.D. (1978), also in Electrical Engineering, from Carleton University. In 1980, he joined the Department of Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University as an assistant professor. He became a full professor in 1989. Dr. Hafez has more than 20 years' experience in the areas of mobile communications and spectrum engineering. He has taught and lectured extensively in wireless and related areas. His current research focuses on CDMA-based wireless systems and adaptive signal processing. He has served as a consultant to government agencies and telecommunications companies including the Canadian Department of Communications (now Industry Canada), Nortel and Bell Mobility. Dr. Hafez has been actively involved in TRIO and CITR. Between 1994 and 1998, he was a TRIO project leader on CDMA PCS networks.

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  • 16 bit colour, 800 x 600 resolution (minimum requirement)
  • Audio card (optional)
  • 200 megahertz minimum, 300 megahertz recommended
  • 32 RAM minimum, 64 RAM recommended
  • 50 mb of available disk cache space
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