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COURSE CONTENT 1. Introduction to Telecommunication. 2. Second Generation Mobile Network. 3. Radio Network Planning Process. 4. Coverage Planning. 5. Capacity Planning. 6. Interference Theory: Frequency Planning. 7. Network Systems Information Parameters Planning. 8. Special Network Solutions. 9. Radio Network Optimization: Quality of Service. 10.Mirroring Advance Technologies.
Module 1:
Introduction to Telecommunication. Evolution of Mobile Communication. Information Theory: Multiple Access. Modulation & OSI model.
Second Generation Networks-Digital Started in mid 1980s Product of ESTI standardization Gave birth to GSM and other variants Roaming available
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Fourth Generation Networks-All IP Provides the common platform for all the technologies that have been developed. The functinalities of the RNC and BSC is now distributed to the BTS and a set of servers and gateways. Data transfer is faster, and overall system setup is cheaper.
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MULTIPLE ACCESS
The basic concept of Multiple Access is to permit transmitting station to transmit to receiving station without any interference. 3 different modes are explored: Frequency, Time, and Code. 1. FDMA: Frequency Division Multiple Access. Each user is assigned a discreet slice of the frequency spectrum. Permit only one user per channel since it allows the user to use the channel 100% of the time. Use for analog cellular mobile system like AMPs, TACs, etc.
2. TDMA: Time Division Multiple Access. Multiple users share RF carrier on a time slot basis. Carriers are sub divided into time slots. Information flow is not continuous for a user; it is sent and received in burst.
3. CDMA: Code Division Multiple Access. Multiple access spread spectrum technique. Each user is assigned a sequence code during a call. No time division, all users use the entire carrier.
MODULATION SCHEMES
1. Gaussian Minimum Phase-shift Keying Modulation scheme for GSM. Frequency modulation
3. Quadrature Phase-shift keying (QPSK) The wavelength is changed instead of the frequency. Utilized for WCDMA.
OSI Model
The basic idea behind development of the OSI reference model by the ITU was to separate the various parts that form a communication system. This was possible by layering and modularization of the function that were performing by various layers. Although initially developed for communication between computers, this model is being extensively used in the telecom field, especially mobile communication. 1. Physical Layer 2. Physical in nature: Copper wire, optical fiber, radio transmitter or satellite connection. Does actual transmission of data.
Data Link Layer Combines data into frames Error detection and correction; forms part protocol testing.
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Transport Layer Boundary between the physical and the logical elements. Checks data consistency end-to-end Flow control and Error detection.
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Module 2:
Second Generation Mobile Networks GSM Network Architecture and functions. Radio Channel Management. Frequency Spectrum. Digital Signal Processing.
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(3)Home Location Register Synchronization of registration of subscribers and their current location. Stores the identity and user data of all subscribers belonging to the related GMSC. These includes both Permanent and Temporary data. Permanent data: (a) International mobile subscribers identity, IMSI. (b) Phone number from the public network (different from IMSI) (c) Authentication keys. (d) Subscribers permitted supplementary service.
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Temporary data: (a) Address of the current HLR. (b) The number to which the calls may be forwarded. (c) Some transit parameters for authentication and ciphering. *In general , there is one HLR per PLMN, but
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(2) Network control functions are monitored and initiated from the Operation and Maintenance centre (OMC). (3) The OMC has access to both MSC and BSC and the functions are;i. Administration and commercial operations (subscribers, end terminals, charging) ii. Security management. iii. Network configuration, operation, performance management. iv. Maintenance task. (4) The OMC configures the BTS via the BSC and allows the operator to check the components of the system.
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MOBILE SYSTEM
The mobile system/ station are a set of equipment used by the mobile subscribers to access the services consist of two major components:(1) Mobile Equipment ME-(handset) (2) Subscribers Identity Module, SIM- (defines the users)
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IDENTIFIERS
Location Area Identity LAI Identifies every location area in the network. LAI= MCC+MNC+LAC
(1) IMSI = International mobile Subscribers Identity Identify each subscribers uniquely in the network. Stored in the SIM. IMSI= MCC + MNC+ MSIN MCC= Mobile country code: 3 decimal places (internal standard). MNC= Mobile Network Code: 2 decimal places, for unique identification of mobile network across the country. MSIN= Mobile Subscriber Identification Number:- identify the subscriber in the mobile network
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IMEI= International mobile equipment identity Uniquely identifies each mobile station internationally. Allocated by the equipment manufacturer and registered by the network operators in the EIR. (3)MSISDN:- Mobile Subscriber ISDN number. The real telephone number of the MS. Assigned to the subscriber, such that MS can have several MSISDN depending on the SIM. (4) TMSI:- Temporary Mobile Subscriber Identity. Assign by the VLR to the MS. Significant only in the area handled by the VLR. Used in place of the TMSI for identification and addressing of the MS. Serves a identity hopping means, since nobody can listen to the radio channel and identify the correct IMSI TMSI changes from one VLR to another.
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INTERFACE
(1) Air Interface
The central and most important in every mobile system. The only interface exposed to the mobile station. Interface between the MS and the BTS. (2) ABIS Interface Interface between BTS and the BSC. It is a PCM interface that means it is defined by the 2Mbps PCM link. Thus a transmission rate of 2.048Mbps, having 32 channels of 64kpbs each. Multiplexing and transcoding functions from 64kpbs on the Abis to 13kbps on the air.
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(3) A interface
Physical interface between the MSC and the BSC. Consist of one or more PCM, each of capacity 2.048mbps. There are two parts of the A interface one from the BSC to the TRAU where transmission is compressed, and one between the TRAU and the MSC, where the data is uncompressed.
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SIGNALLING
LAPDm LAPDm stands for modified link access protocol for D-channel. This is the modified optimization version of the LAPDm signaling for the GSM air interface.
SS7
SS7 stands for Signaling System No 7. Forms the basis of all signaling traffic on all the NSS interface. Developed by the ITU. Provides the protocol by which the network elements in the mobile (telephone) network can exchange information. Used between BSC and MSC, and used for call setup and call management. It is also Known as CCS7 It is not allocated permanently, requires only for call setup and call release functions.
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X.25
X.25 links the BSC to the O and M centre. ITU developed signaling protocol, allowing communication between remote devices. Utilizes connection oriented protocol. It is a packet switched data network protocol that allows both data and control information flow between the host and the network.
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Physical channels.
Physical channels is all the TS of the BTS, either full rate (13kbps) or half rate(6.5kbps).
Logical channels
Logical channels refers to the specific type of information that is carried by the physical channel. Logical channel can also be divided into two types : Traffic channels (TCH) and control channels. (1) Broadcast control channel- BCCH Broadcast system information to the MS. Configured in every cell. Enable MS to identify and access network at the idle mode.
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Provides information for carrier synchronization (3) Synchronous channel SCH Decodes the BSIC and MS frame synchronization.. (4) Paging Channel-PCH The BTS/BSC uses PCH to page the MS using the TMSI or IMSI. (5) Access Grant Channel-AGCH Used in answering network access request by the MS. Allocation of SDCCH or TCH directly. 6) Random Access Channel-RACH Used by MS to randomly access the network by requesting for SDCCH.
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7) Stand-alone Dedicated Control Channel-SDCCH Used for signaling messages, concerned with call setup, location update message, SMS, etc. (8) Slow Associated Control Channel-SACCH Used with the traffic channel or SDCCH. It carries specific information while transmitting the subscribed information. In uplink, it transmits the measurement report. In down link, it transmits some system information messages. (9) Fast Associated control Channel- FACCH Provides signaling messages who speed and timeliness are much higher than SACCH. Used together with TCH
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Traffic channel carries voice or data, which are full rate TCH/F or half rate TCH/H. (13kbps or 6.5kbps). The control channel are used to transmit signaling or synchronous data. There are three main types of control channels: (1) Broadcast Channel, BCCH (2) Common Control channel. (3) Dedicated Control channel. Physical combination of logical channel There are two multi-frame types of combination: (1) 26- frame multi-frame. (2) 51-frames Multi-frame.
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TCH/F+FACCH/F+SACCH/TF (Full rate) TCH/H+FACCH/H+SACCH/TH (Hall rate) (2) 51-frame multi-frame FCCH+ SCH+BCCH+CCCH-Main BCCH FCCH+SCH BCCH CCCH +SDCCH/4+SACCH/C4(combined BCCH) BCCH+CCCH (Extended BCCH) SDCCH/8+SACCH/8 (Main SDCCH) As shown above CCCH =PCH+RACH+AGCH.
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Coverage
Definition of coverage probability: percentage of measurement above level threshold. Definition of covered area.
Traffic
Definition of erlang by subscribers. Number of subscribers . Definition of number of TRX per cell. Definition of mixture of cell configurations. Half rate ratio. Mixture of circuit switch and packet switched traffic
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Quality of service
Key performance indices benchmark definitions: call setup success rate , call drop rate, hand over success rate, channel congestion rate. Rx-Qual, Voice Quality (SQI), throughput rates, ping time.
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(2) Simulation tool calibration for different morpho classes: (a) Performing of CW measurement (b) Calibration of correction factor and standard deviation by comparison of measurement to predicted received power values of the tool. (3) Site simulation and modeling : site is modeled in the tool and a hypothetical position is taken and this defines the numerical search area map. (4)A team consisting of RF, TX and SAQ searches for the location based on some agreed conditions . (5) Selection of number of TRX/sectors per sites. (6) Frequency spectrum planning and design. (7) Final output: cell design coverage & Prediction plot.
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COVERAGE PLANNING.
Definition of coverage area. Expected area coverage probability. Expected Signal receiving level at different points: Outdoor, Indoor, Incar.
CAPACITY PLANNING
Number of subscribers Traffic Plan per subscribers Number of BTS/BSC Half Rate Ratio
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SITE ACQUISITION
Site acquisition procedures involves the following: 1. 2. 3. Identify several locations within the Search Area Map, SAM. Redefinition of SAM if no good candidate exist within the predetermined area. Identify possible candidate and produce a report bearing the following information; Location information- latitude, longitude, altitude. Land usage. Object (rooftop pylon, grassland)
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SITE ACQUISITION
Site plan.
If the reported location are candidates then it is ranked according to its quality in terms of the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Structural engineering suitability. Feasibility of Site Acquisition. Availability of Line of sight Subscribers base potential Statutory restrictions. Material handling RF Engineering conditions.
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If the site is not acceptable based on the condition above or the owner disagrees with all suggested solutions, the site rejected and process starts all over.
PARAMETER PLANNING
After installation of equipment the basic parameter setting are used for commissioning and functional testing of BTS. The following cell design parameters are defined: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) CGI/LAC/BSIC Frequencies Neighbor/cell handover relationships. Transmit power of radios. Cell type (macro, micro, umbrella) Cell band e.g. 900M, 1800M or 900/1800M. Layer threshold, etc.
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SITE INTEGRATION
Provision of site support elements. Confirming the site commissioning checklist. Powering up and system pre-check. Commissioning Inspection and Alarm testing Integration of elements.
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Module 4:
Coverage Planning.
Geo Databases Radio Elements. Radio Cell and Wave Propagation. Path loss prediction. Link budget. Antenna System Engineering. Coverage improvement solutions.
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GEO DATABASES.
Geo data is required for radio planning because propagation models depends on the characteristics of geographical data. Geographical information for site acquisition include: Longitude and Latitude. Rectangular Coordinates.
Map Projection.
Different map projections. Geodetic Datum eg WGS 84 Transverse Mercator Projection, UTM
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1. Morpho-structure/Land Usage/Clutter.
Land usage classification according to the impact on wave propagation eg buildings, forest, plain land, rivers, etc Resolution for urban areas is 20m; 50-100m for other areas.
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3. Background Data.
All kinds of information data like streets, borders, coastlines etc. Necessary for orientation in plots of calculation results The background data are not needed for the calculation of the field strength, power etc.
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Scanned Map
Mainly used as background data Not used for calculation but for localization Has to be geo-coded to put it into a GIS (Geographic Information System) e.g. a Radio Network Planning Tool
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5. Buildings
Outlines of single buildings and building blocks Building heights Material code
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Coverage Planning
The target for coverage planning is to find optimal locations for base station to build continuous coverage according to the planning requirements. Coverage planning is performed with a planning tool including a digital map with topography information.
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Radio Elements.
Radios: 900M/1800M TRX Combiners Feeders Antenna
Macro cell
When base station antennas are placed above the average root top level The area to be covered is wide Cell range up to 35Km depending on terrain type and propagation condition.
Micro cell
Base station antennas are placed below the average roof top. The area to be covered is small. Cell range within 1km.
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Umbrella Cell
Antenna height is placed above 50m Used for road coverage sites
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In addition, radio propagation model is affected by the system working at the frequency. E.g. stationary and moving MS. Types of propagation models Outdoor Indoor
Rayleigh Effect
Multi-path fading Frequency- selective fading.
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ELECTRIC PARAMETERS
1. Working frequency 2. Gains 3. Polarization mode 4. Lobe width: Horizontal and Vertical 5. Down tilt 6. Adjusting range of down tilt 7. Power capacity
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SELECTION BASED ON RADIATION DIRECTION Omni directional Directional SELECTION BASED ON POLARIZATION MODE 1. vertical polarization-Single polarization 2. Cross polarization Dual polarization
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ANTENNA GAIN
Gains is one of important indicator of antenna, which shows the capacity of an antenna to concentrate energy in a certain direction. There are two units designated to antenna gain, namely Dbi and dbd. The relationship between them is: Dbi = dbd + 2.15
Dbd: Defined to be the relative capacity of an actual directional antenna to concentrate energy in relation to dipole. Dbi: Defined to be the relative capacity of an actual directional antenna to concentrate energy in relation to isotropic antenna.
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ISOTROPIC ANTENNA
Isotropic Antenna is a kind of theoretical model, not existing in reality, which presumed the antenna is to be a radiating point source energy radiating around evenly from the center of this point in the form of electromagnetic field to form a spherical wave.
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Radiation Pattern
Omni-directional Antenna
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Antenna Tilt.
The angle of inclination given to the antenna when installed. Depends on antenna height, azimuth, gain, vertical beam power and cell range expected. Two type exist: Mechanical Tilt Electrical Tilt
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Antenna Selection.
In mobile communication, it is very important to select the right antenna for the deregulation. We make a choice in the light of practical conditions such as the requirement on coverage, traffic, interface and network service quality of the network. The major antenna parameters considered are the gain, beam width, tilt. A proper antenna will enlarge the coverage, reduce interference and improve service quality. Antenna selection is closely related to coverage requirements, antenna selection can be divided types of land forms and traffic distribution. 1. Urban 2. Suburban 3. Rural 4. Highway
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Module 5:
Capacity Planning. Traffic theory. Erlang B Table. Traffic capacity and channel planning. Carrier types. Control Channel planning. BTS/BSC Dimensioning Location Area Planning Cell structures and network evolution.
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Link Budget
Also known as Power Budget. Link budget calculations give the loss in the signal strenght on the path between the mobile station antenna and base station antenna. Defines the cell range Coverage threshold. Link budget calculations are done for both uplink and downlink. Since the power transmitted by the MS antenna is less than the power transmitted by the BTS antenna, the BTS Power budget is the most critical. Important component of Link Budget Calculation. MS sensitivity. BTS sensitivity Fade Margin Connector and Cable losses MS and BTS antenna gain
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Module 5:
Capacity Planning. Traffic theory. Erlang B Table. Traffic capacity and channel planning. Carrier types. Control Channel planning. BTS/BSC Dimensioning Location Area Planning Cell structures and network evolution.
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TRAFFIC THEORY
Cellular system capacity depends on a number of different factors. These include: 1. 2. The number of channels available for voice and or data The grade of service (GOS) the subscribers are encountering in the system.
Traffic refers to the usage of channels and is usually taken to be the holding time per time unit (or number of call hours per hour) for one or several circuits (trunks or channels). The unit of traffic is Erlang (E) For example, if one subscriber spends all his/her time on the phone he/ she can generate one call per hour or 1E of traffic.
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Erlang B table
Erlang B table named after the Danish traffic theorist is based on most common assumptions, namely No queues Number of subscribers much higher than number of traffic channels No dedicated traffic channels Blocked calls, abandon call attempt Poisson distributed (random) traffic.
Erlang B traffic model is used to work out the traffic density a network is capable of bearing. GoS or call loss may be 2% or 5%. Erlang B table is shown below.
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ERLANG B TABLE
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Rule of thumb
Every cell bears a BCCH channel Every cell contains a certain number of SDCCH channel depending on anticipated TCH traffic and signaling activities The remaining channels are TCH channels For example A cell has 2 TRX there are 1 BCCH, 1SDCCH, & TCH channels From erlang B table, 14TCH channels at 2% GoS is equal to 8.2erlang
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SDCCH PLANNING
The table below shows a simple guideline on how to utilize SDCCH channels Activities that use the SDCCH channels are location updating periodic registration IMSI attach/detach Call setup SMS FAX
CARRIER TYPES
1. 2. 900M--- 40W-60W 1800M--- 40W-60W
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BTS/BSC Dimensioning
Sharing the BTS across the BSC Available TX resources Available radio resources in the BSC MSC/ transcoder resources available
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Module 6:
Interference Theory: Frequency Planning. Theory of Interference. Frequency Spectrum Allocation. Frequency Planning & Reuse Pattern. Frequency Hopping.
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INTERFERENCE THEORY
GSM is an interference restricted system. Carrier-to-interference ratio, also called interference protection ratio, CI C/I = All useful signals = _ carrier All useless signals Interference GSM standard: C / I >= 9 dB In practical projects: C / I >= 12dB
Useful signal Noise from environment Other signals
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EFFECTS OF INTERFERENCE
Decrease of signal quality Bit error Recoverable: channel coding, error correction Irrecoverable: phase distortion System interference model Unbalanced: uplink interference downlink interference Asymmetrical: the interference is different at the MS and BTS ends
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SIGNAL QUALITY
Receiving quality (RXQUAL parameter) Level of receiving quality (0 ... 7) Bit error rate before decoding and error correction RXQUAL class 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Mean BER (%) 0.14 0.28 0.57 1.13 2.26 4.53 9.05 18.1 BER range from... to < 0.2% 0.2 ... 0.4 % 0.4 ... 0.8 % 0.8 ... 1.6 % 1.6 ... 3.2 % 3.2 ... 6.4 % 6.4 ... 12.8 % > 12.8 %
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timeslots
==> max. 320 users can access the network at the same time.
Macro-cell system
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1*3 REUSE PATTERN 1*1 REUSE PATTERN FREQUENCY PLANNING PRINCIPLE There should be no co-channel frequency carriers in one BTS. The frequency separation between BCCH and TCH in the same cell should be not less than 400K. When frequency hopping is not used, the separation of TCH in the same cell should be not less than 400K. In non-1*3 reuse mode, co-channel should be avoided between the immediately neighbor BTS. Neighbor BTS should not have co-channels facing each other directly. Normally, with 1*3 reuse, the number of the hopping frequencies should be not less than twice of the number of frequency hopping TRX in the same cell. Pay close attention to co-channel reuse, avoiding the situation that the same BCCH has the same BSIC in adjacent area.
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FINAL PLAN
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FREQUENCY HOPPING
Frequency hopping is a technique that basically improves the channel to interference C/I ratio by utilizing many frequency channels. BENEFITS. Get an agreeable radio environment. Provide a similar communication quality for every user. Tighter reuse patterns are possible to be used for larger capacity.
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HOPPING PARAMETERS
At the Um interface, the ARFCN on a specific burst is an element in MA set. MAI is used for indication, referring to a specific element in the MA set. When 0< MAI<n-1 MAI is the function of TDMA FN, HSN and MAIO.
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HOPPING SEQUENCE NUMBER, Used to define the actual rule for hopping. HSN hopping sequence number 0 63 . HSN=0 cycle hopping. HSN0 random hopping. Every sequence number corresponds a pseudo random sequence.
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Mobile Allocation set: Set of available frequency during hopping. Must not contain the BCCH frequency for RF hopping.
MAIO
Mobile Allocation Index Offset: Used to define the initial frequency of the hopping. The MAIO of all channels of one hopping TRX must be identical. The MAIO of different channels of the different hopping TRX in the same cell must be different.
TSC
Training Sequence Code: Used for delay equalization at the receiver end. TSC must be the same as the BCC.
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Module 7:
Network System Information Parameters Network Identity Parameters System Control Parameters. Cell Data Parameters. Network Function Parameters.
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NETWORK PARAMETERS
Network parameters are those parameters that govern the behavior of the MS as it access the network, setup call, and conclude communication appropriately. Network parameters are actually system information sent to the MS through the air interface, and this include network identity parameters, cell selection parameters, system control and network function parameters. By reading this system information, the MS can access the network, perform cell selection and reselection, fully utilize various services provided by the network, and achieve favorable cooperation with the network. These network parameters can be sent to the MS on two different channels: BCCH, usually on idle mode: CCCH information. SACCH, usually on dedicated mode: TRX management.
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Network parameters are divided into four parts: Network identity parameter. System control parameter. Cell selection parameter. Network function parameters.
CGI = Cell Global Identity consist of location, Area identity and Cell identity, and LAI consist of ; Mobile Country Code (MCC), Mobile Network Code (MNC), and Location Area Code (LAC). CGI= MCC+MNC+LAC+CI
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MCC: Consist of 3 decimal numbers. Indicates home country of the mobile subscriber. Coding range is decimal 000-999. MNC: Uniquely identify a specific OSM PLMN network in a certain country. Consist of two decimal numbers. The coding range is 00-99. LAC: Locate the location of the MS based on the local area demarcation Contains Hexadecimal coding. Available range is 000IH to FFFEH. CI Cell ID of individual cell. Uniquely identifies a cell in a network.
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BSIC: Base Station Identity Code. This is a color code allocated to each base station. MS can identify two cells with the same BCCH with the help of a BSIC. BSIC = NCC+BCC NCC-: MS uses it to distinguish adjacent BTS that belong to different GSM PLMN. The coding range is 0-7. BCC-: Used to identify different cells with the same BCCH in the same GSM system. BCC is always configured the same value as TSC Coding range is 0-7.
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CCCH CONF. This is the Common Control Channel Configuration and determines the capacity of PCH, AGCH and RACH. It is either a combined CCCH or uncombined CCCH, and value is determined by the number of TRX configured. NOTE: When you have 1TRX configured, use combined CCCH, otherwise use uncombined CCCH. BS-AG-BLKS-RES This is called Access Granted Blocks Reserved, Assigned the proportion of AGCH and PCH on CCCH. It affects the MS response to paging. Recommended value is 2.
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T3212 It is periodic Location Update Timer- Defines periodic length of location updating. MS makes periodic location update controlled by T3212. MS reads T3212 and stores it in the SIM, when the time expires, the location area update would be triggered. The shorter the time, the better the system performance but it would increase the signaling load of the system.
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Radio Link Timeout This parameter is used by MS to decide down link disconnection in case of SACCH decoding failures. MS starts a counter S, from then S decreases by 1 once SACCH fails to decode its message, and increases by two when SACCH decodes correctly. When S drops to O, the call would drop. Recommended configuration is dependent on the area (high traffic, low traffic and medium traffic). Neighbor Cell Description There are BA1 and BA2 tables. BA1 describes BCCH frequencies of the adjacent cell to be measured when MS is in idle mode. BA2 describes BCCH frequencies of the adjacent cells to be measured when MS is in dedicated mode.
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MAX Re-trans
The number of times MS is allowed to send channel request in one immediate assignment procedure. Setting dependent on traffic situation and area. MBR. Multi-band Reporting: used to inform MS to report the adjacent cells in a controllable way. Applicable for a dual band network. Value is from 0-3. When the value is 0, MS will report MR of six strongest adjacent cells no matter which band its in.
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MS _ TXPWR _ MAX _ CCH This parameter determines the maximum allowed output power of the MS when it begin to access a cell, and has not yet received power control. Recommended value 900M(5), 1800M(0). RXLEV_ACCESS_MIN The minimum receives signal level required for MS to access a cell. Recommended is -102dBm. CRO Cell Reselection Offset: Manual adjustment of the value of C2 to motivate MS cell reselection. CRH Cell Reselection Hysteresis: Parameter utilize when cell reselection is between two location areas.
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MODULE 8: SPECIAL NETWORK SOLUTION Dual Band Network Topology Speech codec Multi-band Cell Network Concentric Circle Adaptive Multi-rate and Speech optimization.
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900M
124 channels available. Limited capacity; maximum number of subscribers is 40 million on 900M macro cells. Suffers less fading and losses when compared to 1800M, hence utilized as coverage band.
1800M
374 channels available. More capacity than 900M, about 3 times that of 900M, hence utilized as capacity band. Suffers more fading and losses
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Explicit network planning. Clear network data configuration. Easy implementation and engineering. Meets long term network expansion. Convenient for whole network management and new service development. It needs large volume of initial investment in network building.
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Idle mode;
CRO: Cell Reselection Offset. C2 = C1+CRO
Active Mode
Inter-Layer Handover Threshold
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Half Rate
Data transmit rate is 6.5kbps
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Overlaid-Underlaid
1. The traffic capacity of a cellular network can be increased by adding more frequencies or reducing the frequency re-use distance. One approcah is to aply a second frequency re-use pattern, using the existing sites, with a tighter frequency re-use as overlaid on the existing pattern.
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The speech quality enhancement is divided in two parts: 1. 2. Robust FR channel Audible FR Channel
AMR Transcoders There are 8 different codec modes available in AMR, namely: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 12.2kbps 10.2kbps 7.95kbps 7.40kbps 6.70kbps 5.90kbps 5.15kbps 4.75kbps
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An active codec set may contain up to 4 coec modes; all using the same channel rate 12.2kbps and 10.2kbps can only be used in FR channels and the other six can be used in both FR and HR.
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Radio Network Optimization: Quality of RNO process flow. KPI definitions: Interference, Call Drop, Handover, & Congestion. RNO methods: Drive test & Call Quality RNO Case studies.
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Preparatory work
Knowledge of progressive slates in network construction Analyzing the operation states of network Preparing for optimization test equipment Network planning report Collection of engineering and designing information
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Data Collection
Subjective reflection of mobile subscribers Drive test data. OMC/ Traffic statistics data
Data Analysis
Back analysis of optimization of software OMC traffic statistic analysis Drive test log analysis
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Typical KPI
Call drop Interference Call setup Handover Congestion
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CALL DROP
Call drop here refers to call drop after distribution of traffic channels. It has been the hot spot of complaint from subscribers. There are two types of call drop: TCH call drop and SDCCH call drop. Call drop is caused by: 1. Coverage hole 2. Interference 3. Handover failure 4. Imbalance of uplink and downlink 5. Inappropriate parameter configuration 6. Equipment failure Call drop is measured as call drop rate. Measurement benchmark varies from operator to operator, but the standard is 2%. TCH call drop rate = TCH call drop x 100% Successful TCH seizure
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INTERFERENCE
Mobile networks make use of frequency multiplexing to improve application efficiency of spectrum and increase system capacity. Mean while it also brings forth co-channel and adjacent channel interference (internal interference). There are also other interference caused as a result of multi-path effect and external factors like repeaters. Downlink interference is measured by voice quality level, which is a factor of the bit error rate. Uplink interference can be measured with certain interference band definition in the OMC. Also measurement reports for both uplink and downlink can be viewed with a Signaling Analyzer connected to the Abis interface. In this way uplink and downlink interference can be measured.
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HANDOVER
When a mobile subscriber moves from one cell into another, handover must be implemented. Otherwise voice quality maybe greatly reduced. In some cases even call drop may occur.
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CONGESTION.
Inadequate resources causes congestion. Types of congestion. Radio Resources congestion: TCH, SDCCH congestion Non Radio Resources congestion: A interface circuit congestion.
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Drive Test
The quality of the network is ultimately determined by the satisfaction of the users of the network, the subscribers. Drive tests give the feel of the designed network as it is experienced in the field. The following are frequently used drive test tools: TEMS INVESTIGATION ANTPILOT NEMO AGILENT NEPTUNE
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The test can be cell selection, cell reselection, frequency scanning in idle mode, regular dial test and continuous conversation test in dedicated mode. The data received include: Rx-Level Rx-Quality TA BER FER SQI A typical drive test tool setup is made up of: Laptop Drive test software GPS Test MS Drive test also benchmarks the performance of other operators.
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Over shooting
This is when a BTS with high antenna propagates beyond its prescribed boundary, which results in a phenomena called Isolate Island. Solution Adjust the antenna down tilt and output power of TRX. Change the azimuth Add missing adjacent cells.
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CONGESTION
Traffic congestion
With OMC traffic statistics data, TCH congestion rate can be obtained (with occupation at all busy). It is possible to judge the traffic congestion status by comparing the busy hour traffic volume against calculations capacity of each base station cell. Solution Add more carriers Cell splits Construction of new base station Adopt dual frequency networks where necessary. Add micro cells.
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Traffic Balance
Traffic balance can be implemented between Two cells in a sector or sectors in a site Sites in a common area. Solution Modify antenna height, down tilt, transmission power of base station. Modify the traffic related parameters. Start load handover.
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GPRS SYSTEM
The GPRS system is oriented towards providing a data service, and to upgrade a GSM system to a GPRS system, new hardware and software solutions are implemented mainly (1) SGSN GGSN and PCU are major hardware overlaid on the existing GSM. (2) Relevant software upgrades. (3) High level coding schemes utilized
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GPRS MOBILES
GPRS mobiles are different from GSM mobiles due to their ability to handle packet data at a higher speed. There are three classes of GPRS mobiles. Class A -Handles both GPRS and GSM simultaneously. Class B Handles both GPRS and GSM, but one at a time. Class C Handles only GPRS or GSM.
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GPRS INTERFACES
Interfaces in GPRS networks are called G interface. There are number of G interfaces namely, Gb = Between BSS and SGSN. Gn = Between SGSN and SGSN/GGSN of same network. Gd = Between SMS-GMSN/SMS-INMSC and SGSN. Gp = Between SGSN and GGSN of other networks. Gs = Between SGSN and MSC/VLR. Gr = Between SGSN and HIR. Gf = Between SGSN and EIR. Gi = Between GGSN and external networks (internet).
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EDGE SYSTEM
Edge system is quite similar to the GPRS system, but has capability for higher, data rates. The data rate can go up as much as 500kbps (theoretically). A major change in the EDGE is the modulation scheme used. Octagonal phase-shift keying (8-PSK) modulation is used which enables a three fold higher gross data rate of 59.2kbps per radio time slot.
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SERVICE CLASSES IN 3G
Ability to maintain multiple connections simultaneously. Allows efficient cooperation between applications with diverse quality of service. Allows adaptive application that will function within a wide range of QoS setting. Quality can be defined by two main parameters: 1. Guaranteed and maximum bit rate (kbps) possible. 2. Permissible delays. Both single media and multi media service will be handled in the 3rd generation networks.
Based on QoS criteria, multi-media services have been further classified as (a) Conversational (b) Streaming. (c) Interactive. (d) Background.
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