GSM mobile radio systems

This course is designed for study by those working in, or intending to work in, the mobile radio sector with a technical role. The course covers the technologies employed in Second Generation (2G and 2.5G) mobile networks.

Summary of topics covered:

Introduction to GSM: services provided by a GSM network; GSM network components inc. BTS, BSC, MSC, GMSC; structure of a GSM network.

GSM radio interface: principles of TDMA and FDMA; GSM frequency bands; speech processing; use of FEC; discontinuous transmission and power control.

Principles of GSM location updating and handover.

Role and provision of GSM control and traffic channels.

Introduction to signalling in a GSM network inc. the role and operation of MAP signalling.

Features, applications and basic operation of GSM data services inc. GPRS, HSCSD and EDGE.

The components of a mobile Internet service.

Introduction to message services inc. SMS, EMS and XMS.

Structure of a GPRS network; provision of logical data and control channels.

Mobility in a GPRS network.


Number of chapters: 8 Study time: 7 hours

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