Basics of RF Network Engineering

1. RF Fundamentals (1 Hour)

1.1 RF Signal and its characteristics: polarity, wavelength, frequency, amplitude, phase

1.2 Wave propagation, pathloss, Multipath and Gain

1.3 RF Components

1.4 Units of Power and comparison

1.5 RF Link Budgeting

1.6 Antennas: terminology, types, installation

1.7 Digital Mapping and relationship between RF and Digital Maps

2. RF Networks Overview (1.5 Hour)

2.1 Wireless LANs

2.2 Cellular Networks and Technologies

2.3 GSM, CDMA, WCDMA (UMTS), 3G LTE and Wimax Architecture, their Correlation and Market Trends

3. RF Network Planning Concepts (1 Hour)

3.1 Network Dimensioning

3.2 Configuration Planning

3.3 Coverage Planning

3.4 Capacity and Frequency/PN Planning

3.5 Parameter Planning

3.6 RNP (Radio Network Planning) Tools

4. RF Network Optimization Concepts (1 Hour)

4.1 Pre Launch and Post Launch Optimization

4.2 Optimization tools

4.3 Coverage assessment and tuning

4.4 Capacity assessment and tuning

4.5 Interference assessment and tuning

4.6 Functionality assessment and tuning

4.7 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

4.8 Software for Radio Network Monitoring

5. Case Study Exercise: Radio Network Design and Optimization in Dallas, TX (0.5 Hour)