This course provides a thorough overview of the principles behind RF optimization. This four-day course builds competence in the principles and present-day practices used to improve the operating performance of modern wireless systems. Core performance indicators are thoroughly explored and desirable healthy operating conditions are identified. Both system-side and mobile-side performance-monitoring tools are introduced. The main operating parameters are identified along with the considerations necessary to properly set them in real systems.

“Signatures” of specific problems (including several deadly but innocent-appearing failure mechanisms) are identified, along with their common solutions. Real-life captured drive-test examples are studied and solved by the class. Special attention is given to multiple-carrier and intersystem handoff issues, system determination algorithms commonly used by mobiles, and data communication, and a glimpse of future issues.

At conclusion, participants will be able to evaluate their own systems’ performance, armed with the knowledge and confidence necessary to identify and solve most common problems.

Applicability
Wireless LANs, Wireless WANs, Microwave Systems, WiMAX (802.16-2004), Mobile WiMAX (802.16e-2005), Satellite,CDMA, CDMA2000, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, and W-CDMA UMTS systems (R99, HSDPA, HSUPA)

Upon completing the course, the participant will be able to:
• Understand RF optimization principles and procedures
• Understand the basic RF operations and the configurable parameters that control them
• Select key network performance counters
• Examine RF optimization KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
• Describe RF measurements and testing types
• Explain why the various measurements must be made
• Perform uncertainty analysis on the measurements and determine how to improve accuracy
• Review Performance-monitoring tools available from the System
and the mobile side
• Review Performance-monitoring tool
• Explore Real-Life Drive-Text Example Cases to be solved in class
• Discuss Real-World Optimization Issues and Solutions

One to two years exposure to communications systems or general electronics

This course is designed for individuals and anyone needing a solid foundation for understanding the principles of RF optimization. Engineers, technicians and managers who are new to RF and require applicable skills in RF design, planning and engineering. Engineers and Technicians responsible for designing, maintaining, monitoring, and/or optimizing performance of wireless systems

On-site & Public

4 days