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Mobile network architecture
RDE711

Description
The basic task of mobile networks is the real-time transmission of any type of information. The study course is intended to gain knowledge about existing and next-generation mobile communication networks, which will enable students not only to understand the principles of operation of various mobile networks but also to apply this knowledge in the evaluation and design of real mobile communication systems, taking into account their technical capabilities and limitations.

Course contents:
  • Introduction to mobile network development. 
  • GSM architecture: Base Station Subsystem, Network Switching Subsystem and Operation Subsystem. 
  • GSM numbering: customer numbering, mobile numbers and network numbering. 
  • Mobile services.
  • Data services: GPRS elements, architecture and functions. 
  • 3G (UMTS): infrastructure and architecture. 
  • Data service HSDPA. 
  • LTE technology: architecture and operating principles. 
  • LTE network integration with 2G / 3G. 
  • 5G network architecture. 
  • Possible solutions for xG network. 
  • Integration of mobile networks with fixed communication networks. 
  • Mobile Network Element Monitoring (NOC).

ECTS credits
6

Teaching Language
English/Latviešu

Exam Language
English/Latviešu

Support Materials Language
English/Latviešu

Basic Learning Outcomes

Managing Entity (faculty)
Faculty of Computer Science, Information Technology and Energy (RTU)