Introduction to 5G
The standardization of 5G is now well underway. This short course is designed to provide a concise synopsis of the key areas associated with the 5G System, with focus on the concepts and drivers, the 5G New Radio and NG-RAN, the end to end system architecture and key procedures associated with registration, PDU sessions and mobility.
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Introduction to 5G
Topic areas covered include:
- 5G Concepts and Drivers:
- Key Drivers.
- 5G Standardization.
- 5G New Radio and NG-RAN:
- NG-RAN Architecture.
- NR and NG-RAN Features.
- Dual Connectivity.
- Small Cells.
- Increased Spectrum.
- Radio Enhancements.
- Beam Forming and Steering.
- Cloud RAN.
- 5G RAN Deployment Options.
- 5G Core Network Architecture:
- PDU Sessions.
- Core Network Elements.
- Network Virtualization.
- Network Slicing.
- 5G Initial Procedures:
- Finding the Network.
- Network Registration.
- Utilizing the Network:
- Idle and Connected Mode.
- Establishing a PDU Session.
- Moving to Idle.
- Getting Connected – Service Request.
- Paging.
- Mobility:
- Tracking Area Updates.
- Handovers.
- Roaming.
