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NB-IoT (Narrow Band – Internet of Things) is one of the key MMTC (Massive Machine Type Communications) technologies. Originally standardized in 3GPP Release 13, it has undergone many enhancements including the support of 5GC Release 16 and Release 17. This course focuses on the main air interface structure, channels and operation.

Philip Nugent
Mpirical Trainer
Phil heads up Mpirical’s technical development, advising on the latest technologies and assisting the Mpirical team with his wealth of both historical and current knowledge. Phil’s specialist area is the mobile radio and RAN space, originally focussing on 2G and 3G technologies but more recently, heavily embedded with 5G New Radio for both Mpirical and customer specific projects.
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Course Contents
Introducing NB-IoT:
- NB-IoT Roadmap and Benefits.
- NB-IoT and EPC (Evolved Packet Core).
- NB-IoT and 5GC (5G Core).
NB-IoT Deployment:
- NB-IoT for Guard Band / Standalone Deployment.
- NB-IoT and NR (New Radio) Coexistence.
- Supported Bands.
NB-IoT Device Capabilities:
- Subcarrier Spacing.
- NB-IoT Duplexing.
- Device Categories.
- Power Category.
- NB-IoT Limitations.
NB-IoT Downlink Structure – Part 1:
- NB-IoT Downlink Channels.
- NB-IoT Downlink Frame Structure.
- NB-IoT TDD (time Division Duplex) Support.
- NB-IoT Downlink Reference Signals.
NB-IoT Downlink Structure – Part 2:
- Narrowband Primary Synchronization Signal.
- Narrowband Secondary Synchronization Signal.
- NPBCH (Narrowband Physical Broadcast Channel).
- NPDSCH and NPDCCH Mapping.
NB-IoT Uplink Channels and Structure:
- NB-IoT Uplink Channels.
- NB-IoT Uplink Frame Structure.
- NPUSCH Resource Unit.
- NPUSCH DMRS.
- NPRACH.
NB-IoT System Information:
- NB-IoT System Information Types.
- NB-IoT MIB/SIB and Scheduling.
NB-IoT Access (EPC):
- NB-IoT RRC.
- Cell Selection for NB-IoT.
- NB-IoT RRC Connection (EPC).
- NB-IoT EPC Attach and PDN Connection.
- RRC Connection Resume.
NB-IoT Access (5GC):
- NB-IoT RRC Connection (5GC).
- RRC Connection Establishment – NB-IoT (NB-N1).
- NB-IoT 5GC Registration and PDU Session.
NB-IoT Resource Allocation:
- NB-IoT Downlink Resource Allocation.
- NB-IoT Uplink Resource Allocation.
- NB-IoT Enhanced Coverage.
- NB-IoT Multi Carrier.
NB-IoT Optimization Features:
- Key Features.
- Extended Discontinuous Reception.
- NB-IoT Power Save Mode.
- Early Data Transmission.
- Preconfigured Uplink Resource.
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