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The first version of the 4G-LTE standard was ratified as 3GPP Release 8 in Dec 2008. The standard describes the evolved universal terrestrial radio access network (E-UTRAN), System Architecture Evolution (SAE), the parallel development for the core network, and the Evolved Packet Core (EPC). It provides the basis for future 3GPP Releases, including LTE-Advanced, LTE-Advanced Pro, and 5G. Although 5G technologies are available, 4G-LTE networks remain indispensable. These networks have become a global success, driven by ubiquitous multimedia social apps and they form the basis of 5G deployment. For example, many operators still use a non-standalone (NSA) 5G network, with 5G radios based on a 4G-LTE core. This course is concise but informative, designed for the busy engineer and C-level executive. In under 3 hours, you will fully understand the entire 4G-LTE ecosystem, the key components, and what technologies are popular. Course HighlightsUnderstand the LTE architecture, functional blocks, and protocol layersLearn the LTE physical layer, SC-FDMA and OFDMA transmission, and subcarrier allocationStudy the MIMO modes, FDD/TDD frame formats, and structure of resource blocksLearn the LTE uplink and downlink channels, MBMS, NB IoTUnderstand the 3GPP ReleasesReview IMS, SIP, VoLTE, H.323About the InstructorThe instructor has published numerous scientific papers and 20 books, and has 6 U.S. patents licensed to industry. His books were also reviewed extensively by the IEEE Communications Magazine (twice), the IEEE Network, and the ACM Networker. He was a technical editor for the IEEE Wireless Communications Magazine for 10 years and has also guest edited for the IEEE Communications Magazine (2 issues) and the IEEE Journal on Selected Areas on Communications. His IEEE online tutorials were sponsored 8 times by industry. His research has appeared in the IEEE Spectrum and he received 2 IEEE best paper awards. He was invited by Qualcomm and Motorola to conduct wireless courses, and the National Science Foundation to participate in a workshop on Residential Broadband. He received the National Association of Broadcasters Technology Innovation Award for demonstrations of advanced new media technologies and has served as an IEEE Communications Society Distinguished Lecturer (with 10 invited lectures worldwide) as well as an expert witness.

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