Module 1
5G Requirements and Standardization
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5G Requirements and Standardization
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IMT-2020/5G Requirements
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3GPP Standardization Process and Time Lines
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Preview of Key Design Principles and Features in NR
Module 2
5G RAN AND 5G CORE NETWORK ARCHITECTURE
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5G RAN and 5G Core Network Architecture
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5GC/RAN Overview
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Overview of key Network Functions and Interfaces
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5G RAN Functions and Internal Architecture
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5G Co-deployment and Migration Options
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Review Discussion and Comparison with LTE
Module 3
5G NR PROTOCOL STACK
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Overview of Control and User Plane Protocols
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SDAP and QoS Handling
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PDCP and Packet Duplication
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RLC and MAC Functions
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RRC Functions
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NAS Signaling
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Review Discussion and Comparison with LTE
Module 4
Initial Synchronization and Access in NR
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Initial Synchronization and Access in NR
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Overview Initial Access and RRC Connection Establishment
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DL Synchronization and Cell/Network Selection
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RF Scanning and DL Slot Synchronization
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Obtaining Minimum and Other System Information
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UL Synchronization and PRACH Procedures
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Contention-Based and Contention Free RACH Procedures
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Beam Sweeping & Selection in Initial Access
Module 5
Quick Preview of Key upcoming NR Features
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Spectrum, Multicarrier Operation, and RF Requirement
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NR-LTE Co-deployment & Coexistence
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NR-NR and NR-LTE Dual Connectivity
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DL and UL sharing
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Supplemental Uplink
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5G/NR Spectrum Bands and Carrier Bandwidths
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Overview of RF Requirements
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Quick Preview of Key upcoming NR Features
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NR in Unlicensed Band (NRU)
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Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB)
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NR for V2X
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NR Positioning
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Remote Interference Management (RIM)
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NR for Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN)
Module 6
Quick Review of LTE
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Super Quick Review of LTE
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E-UTRAN/EPC Architecture and Protocol Architecture
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Frame Structure, Physical Channels and Signals
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Resource allocation and Transmission Protocols
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System Access and Mobility Management
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Carrier Aggregation and Dual Connectivity
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LTE Roadmap to LTE-Advanced (Pro)
Module 7
NR Transmission’s Time and Frequency Structure
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NR Transmission’s Time and Frequency Structure
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Band Dependent and Flexible Numerology
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Unified Frame Structure (FDD/TDD/Unlicensed)
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Physical Channels Design and Structures
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Physical Channels Design and Structures
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Overview Logical, Transport and Physical Channels
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Overview of RF Requirements
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BCH and Synchronization Signal Block (SSB)
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PDCCH Structure and DCI Signaling
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PDSCH and PUSCH Structure and PHY Processing
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PUCCH Structure and Formats
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PRACH Structure and Formats
Module 8
5G NR Physical Layer
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Physical Layer Reference Signals
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DL and UL Demodulation Reference Signals (DMRS)
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Phase Tracking Reference Signals (PT-RS)
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Channel State Reference Signals (CSI-RS)
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Tracking Reference Signals (T-RS)
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Sounding Reference Signals (SRS)
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Resource Allocation and Transmission Schemes
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Dynamic Resources Allocation Types
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HARQ Transmission Protocol and Feedback
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Dynamic DL Scheduling
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Dynamic UL Scheduling (SR/BSR/PHR)
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Configured Grant/SPS Scheduling
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Pre-emptive Scheduling
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Reserved Resources
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Overview of DCIs for DL and UL Allocation
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Power Control and Timing Alignment
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Multi-Antenna Transmissions and Beam Management
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DL MIMO Operation
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Examples DL MIMO Operations
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Single and Multi-Port Channel Sounding
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CSI Feedback Types and Report Configuration
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UL MIMO Operation
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UL MIMO Precoding
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Multi-Port SRS Configuration
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Code based & Non-Code Based UL MIMO
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Beam Management in NR
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Analog, Digital and Hybrid Beamforming
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Beam Establishment & Change
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Beam Failure Detection and Recovery
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Review Discussion and Comparison with LTE
Module 9
5G NR Layer2
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Power Saving and Mobility Management
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UE RRC States and Procedures
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Idle State Mobility and CN Based Paging
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Inactive State Mobility and RAN Based Paging
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RRM Measurements and Connected State Mobility
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DRX Operation in Connected State
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Radio Link Failure
Module 10
Practicals
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For Development
Basic Linux,C, C++, Python, Project based on Radio Resource Management
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For Testing
- Testing areas covered
- Conformance testing
- Functional
- Stability
- Stress
- etc.
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Practicals & Tools
- Real eNodeB
- Real UE with SIM card
- Live Logs Capturing with Wireshark/PCAP and Trace Tool
- Log Analysis for different Scenario’s
- Design of Test cases and Explanation
- Automation in Python