Course Overview

This course will provide participants with a comprehensive introduction to the many fundamental concepts that drive the design and performance of an In-building communications system. This module will provide a review of the physics, mathematical, and communication system principals that are fundamental to implementing In-building wireless initiatives, beginning with coverage of how cellular radio signals propagate indoors through clutter with the goal of being able to determine the density of antennas and RF power levels necessary to achieve the service objectives for the subscriber community.

Intended Audiences

  • In-building technologists
  • DAS equipment manufacturers and test equipment manufacturers
  • Personnel who desire to refresh and advance their understanding of In-building technical concepts

Prerequisites

Telecommunications Education Center DAS and Small Cell Course

The Evolving In-building Wireless Ecosystem

Designed for those who work in Cellular, Wi-Fi, DAS and Small Cells; this course provides a basic understanding of the technological, business, indoor environmental, and management ecosystem issues and challenges that are part of every initiative. This is a prerequisite course for the General, Project Management and Technical In-building certification tracks. This module explains why…

Telecommunications Education Center DAS and Small Cell Course

Understanding In-building Cellular Solution Alternatives

To achieve adequate In-Building cellular service, RF sources must be capable of handling and processing call traffic. This module examines the need for indoor service, the challenges of indoor deployments, the RF sources, and the distribution mechanisms available to venues today that facilitate cellular wireless deployment initiatives.Students will understand that among four service providers and…

Key Takeaways

  • Understand propagation indoors, including RF basic math, how radio waves propagate, and the variables affecting path loss
  • Learn about waveforms and properties — spectrum allocations, modulation techniques, and managing noise and interference to ensure acceptable SNR levels
  • Understand how MIMO increases channel capacity with spatial diversity
  • Become familiar with the concepts associated with link budgets and understand the link budget analysis method
  • Review the differences in how FDD and TDD systems support duplex traffic

Course Includes

  • Course outline
  • Online access to self-guided PowerPoint deck
  • Certificate of completion

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