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Our Mission is a Commitment to Excellence in CDMA Training: Space 2000 is an international training organization that had its genesis in 1987 under the leadership and direction of Dr. Ernest Simo, a pioneer in the fields of Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSATs), Low Earth Orbiting satellite systems (LEOs), Personal Communications Services (PCS), and Information Management. These key technologies are essential components of the information Superhighway.

For the past fourteen years, Space 2000 has focused on development and delivery of courses and seminars promoting the application of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) to PCS, Advanced Wireless Communications, and Information Management. The development of these basic technology and 2G seminars has been followed by the development of more operationally oriented seminars to address Network Optimization and migration to Third Generation (3G) systems and services.

LTE SEMINARS:
S2K 4000: How LTE Really Works: Design, Implementation and Operational Considerations for an Enhanced 4G-Broadband Experience

WiMAX SEMINARS:
S2K 1500: How WiMAX Really Works: Design, Implementation and Operational Considerations for an Enhanced Broadband Experience

EV-DO SEMINARS:
S2K 330: 1XEV-DO: Its Technical & Operational Benefits for High Data Rates
S2K 900: EV-DO Call Processing (5 minutes in the life of an Access Terminal)
S2K 1000: REV.A AND VoIP: Foundations of the latest trends in IP-based wireless communications networks

3G PACKET DATA SEMINARS:
S2K 2020: 3G Packet Data Networks: Architecture and Data Call Processing

CDMA 2000 1X-RTT SEMINARS:
S2K 300: CDMA FAST TRACK: A Guided Tour of CDMA Foundations: IS-95A; 1xRTT; 1xRTT; 1xEV-DO and IP-Based Wireless Networks
S2K 320: CDMA2000-1X-RTT: Implementation and Operational Issues
S2K 390: 3G CALL PROCESSING:10 Mins in the Life of a CDMA2000 Handset

CDMA 2000 1X OPTIMIZATION & PERFORMANCE SEMINARS:
S2K 510: CDMA 1X TRADE-OFFS: Getting the Most Out of your CDMA -1x System
S2K 520: CDMA 1X OPTIMIZATION Field Performance Evaluation

CDMA IS-95 SEMINARS:
S2K 180: CDMA: IS-95 IMPLEMENTATION AND OPERATIONAL ISSUES
S2K 190: CDMA CALL PROCESSING: 5 Mins in the Life of a CDMA Handset

WCDMA FOR UMTS SEMINARS:
S2K 400: WCDMA for UMTS A Guided Tour of the Physical Layer Handset

Dr Ernest Simo's Bio - Founder of Space 2000 1987

SPACE 2000 IN-HOUSE SEMINAR FEES & REQUIREMENTS
Space 2000 training is not equipment specific Our objective is to equip an engineer, manager or field technician with sufficient knowledge of the technology and its application that he or she can intuitively adapt that knowledge to any hardware or system application.

Custom In-House Seminars Custom designed courses can be developed, using modules of standard seminars, to focus on your specific requirements and applications.

Call 888.764.0008 or email Kathy@cdmaonline.com for further information, dates and reserving your seminar today.

Enrollment Options:
In-House Seminar.

Length of Seminar:
2 days, 8:30am - 4:00pm.

Fees:
$550 per person per 2 day seminar. Travel Expenses at cost.

Class Size:
Minimum 10 Attendees - Maximum 45 Attendees.

International Customers:
Prepayment of the Air Ticket and Hotel Room booked and paid directly by the customer.

Course Material:
A master of the course material is supplied to the Customer to make copies for each attendee.

Customer provides the following:

Purchase order for Seminars and expenses.

Audio-Visual Requirements; Overhead projector and screen, write-on transparencies (75), black or white board, flip charts and colored pens, IBM compatible LCD panel or projector required for PC computer-based presentations.

Training room provided by customer.

S2K 4000 - How LTE Really Works: Design, Implementation and Operational Considerations for an Enhanced 4G-Broadband Experience (2-Day Seminar)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This 2-day course presents, in a step-by-step, easy-to-understand manner, the foundations of OFDM, OFDMA, MIMO and the 4G-driven LTE (Long Term Evolution) technologies. The focus is placed on the implementation and operational considerations of the Physical Layer. The course begins with an introduction to the key networking elements. Then, a comprehensive explanation of the Technology drivers followed by a clear description of the Air-interface and Mobility Management issues. Original analogies are used to convey technical concepts in an easy-to-understand and enjoyable manner.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: LTE brings significant changes to radio transmission schemes, protocols, and network architecture. In this course, you will get a detailed insight into LTE technology. The impact of LTE on radio protocols and network architecture will also be addressed. After attending this 2-day seminar, participants will gain:

An excellent understanding of OFDM, OFDMA, SC_FDMA, MIMO, and the LTE enabling technologies; their advantages, constraints, impact and trade-offs on the Design, Implementation and operation of upcoming 4G-wireless networks.
A solid understanding of the 3GPP-LTE system Air-Interface, its Mobility management issues and its Connectivity with IP-based core networks.
A clear appreciation of the benefits, the practical advantages and limitations of the LTE systems, with a special emphasis on enhanced capacity, throughputs and rich content multi-media support.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This course is designed for Technical Managers, Engineers and Technicians in the Wireless Communications field.

PREREQUISITE: There are no pre-requisites for this course.

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S2K 1500 - How WiMAX Really Works: Design, Implementation and Operational Considerations for an Enhanced Broadband Experience (2-Day Seminar)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This 2-day course presents, in a step-by-step, easy-to-understand manner, the foundations of the 802.16-based, WiMAX standard. The focus is placed on the implementation and operational considerations of the Physical Layer. The course begins with an introduction to the key WiMAX networking elements. Then, a comprehensive explanation of the TEchnology drivers followed by a clear description of the Air-Interface and Mobility Management issues. Original analogies are used to convey technical concepts in an eay-to-understand and enjoyable manner.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: After attending this 2-day seminar, participants will have:

An excellent understanding of the WiMAX enabling technoligies; their impact and trade-offs in the Design and Implementation phases.
A solid comprehension of the WiMAX systems Air-Interface, their Mobility Management issues and their Connectivity with IP-based core networks.
A clear appreciation of the benefits, the practical advantages and limitations of WiMAX systems, with a special emphasis on enhanced capacity, throughputs and rich content multi-media support.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Technical Managers, Engineers and Technicians in the Wireless Communications field.

PREREQUISITE: There are no pre-requisites for this course.

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S2K 330 - 1XEV-DO: (Rev.0 and Rev.A) ITS TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONAL BENEFITS FOR IP-BASED PACKET DATA NETWORKS. (2-Day Seminar)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This very informative course presents a simple and clear explanation of 1x-EV-DO,its technical capabilities; and its operational benefits when coupled to the baseline CDMA2000-1X network. Rev A enhancements are presented and discussed at the end of each section. A comparative summary of Rev. 0 versus Rev. A features is also presented at the end of the course. Throughout the presentation, Revision A enhancements (such as VOIP) relative to Revision 0, are presented and explained in detail. Great analogies are also used to transfer the concepts easily and efficiently.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: After attending this 2-day EV-Do class, participants will gain a full understaning and knowledge of the "1xEV-DO Revision 0" and 1xEV-DO Revision A" systems. Specifically, attendees will:

Have an excellent grasp of the 1XEV-DO Packet-data platform and its enhanced capabilities relative to 1X-RTT.
Understand the 1XEV-DO Forward Link structure (Frames, time slots, pilot bursts, MAC bursts, control and traffic channel bursts) and master the Forward Link operation.
Understand the 1XEV-DO Reverse Link structure (Access channel, user data channel, pilot and RRI, ACK channel and the DRC channel) and master the Reverse Link operation.
Appreciate the benefits of early termination, adaptive modulations and coding, rate control and scheduling.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Technical engineers, Field Technicians, Marketing and Management personnel working with the wireless industry will benefit from this course.

PREREQUISITE: There is no pre-requisite for this course. Good working knowledge of CDMA principles will enhance your comprehension.

COURSE OUTLINE:
1.0 INTRODUCTION TO CDMA2000-1x-EV-DO
1.1 What is CDMA2000-1x-EV-DO?
1.2 Technical and Operational Benefits of CDMA2000-1x-EV-DO
1.3 High Data Rates and migration from 2G Networks to EV-DO

2.0 CODES AND MODULATION SCHEMES USED IN EV-DO
2.1 Orthogonal Variable Spreading Factors (OVSFs)
2.2 Complex Walsh codes and Complex Spreading
2.3 Bio-orthogonal sequences used in 1x-EV-DO
2.4 The MAC-Index concept and its applications
2.5 BPSK versus QPSK versus 8-PSK versus QAM

3.0 PHYSICAL LAYER PACKET FORMATS
3.1 Forward Link Physical Layer Packet Formats
3.2 Reverse Link Physical Layer Packet Formats

4.0 FORWARD LINK STRUCTURE
4.1 Data Rates and Modulation Parameters
4.2 The Pilot Channel
4.3 The Forward MAC Channel
The Reverse Power Control sub-Channel
The Reverse Activity sub-Channel
The DRC-Lock sub-Channel
4.4 The Forward Control Channel
4.5 The Forward Traffic Channel
4.6 Revision A enhancements to the Forward Link

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S2K 900 - EV-DO CALL PROCESSING (5 minutes in the life of an Access Terminal) (2-Day Seminar)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This Course presents and explains the Call Processing procedures of a 1XEV-DO Access terminal. Throughout the course, real messages, collected from actual calls, are used to describe the message flow between the AT and the Access Network. Key states governing the operation of a CDMA handset are presented and described. Comprehensive workshops are designed to demonstrate and illustrate important processes and call sequences such as: CDMA System Acquisition, Pilot Acquisition, Sync Acquisition, Control Channel processing, Registration Process, AT Origination Call Flow, Mobile Terminated Call Flow, Fast Cell Selection, Handoff and dropped call scenarios. Great analogies and illustrations are used to make concepts intuitive, fun and easy to understand.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this 2-day seminar, participants will master 3G Data Call Flow sequences and processes. Specifically, attendees will:

Have an Excellent understanding of 1x-EV-DO Packet data Call flows and their associated messages (MS Registration, Incoming calls, outgoing calls, Handoff scenario... etc)
Learn how to use Layer 3 messages in Optimizing and Enhancing the performance of 1xEV-DO networks and systems.
Learn how to identify Dropped-calls and how to formulate their solution by setting the key parameters that govern the performance of 1xEV-DO Data connections.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This 2-day seminar is designed for Engineers, Managers, Field Technicians and Switch Technicians who require a working knowledge of 3G voice and Data call flows.

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES: A working knowledge of CDMA concepts and 1xEV-DO channel Architecture (course 330) are recommended as pre-requisites for this course.

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S2K 1000 - REV. A AND VoIP Foundations of the latest trends in IP-based wireless communications networks (2-Day Seminar)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This very informative course presents a simple and clear explanation of 1x-EV-DO (Revison A); Voice-over-IP (VoIP), their technical capabilities and their operational benefits. Throughout the presentation, REvision A enhancements relative to Revision 0, are presented and explained in detail. As usual, Dr. SIMO uses great analogies to transfer the concepts to participants, easily and efficiently.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: After attending the 2-day Ev-DO-A and VoIP class, participants will gain a full understanding and knowledge of 1x-EV-DO Revision A systems. Specifically, attendees will:

Have an excellent gasp of the 1x-EV-DO-A Packet-data platform and its enhanced capabilities relative to 1x-EV-DO-Rev0.
Understand the 1x-EV-DO-A Forward Link structure (Frames, time slots, pilot bursts, MAC bursts, DSC, Control and Traffic channel bursts) and master the Forward Link operation.
Understand the 1x-EV-DO-A Reverse Link structure (Access channel, user data channel, pilot and RRI, ACK channel and the DRC channel) and master the Reverse Link operation. Special emphasis is placed on the significant enhancements relative to Rev0 Reverse Link.
Appreciate the benefits of Early Termination, Adaptive Modulations and Coding, Rate Control, Scheduling, Virtual Soft Handoff, QOS and VoIP support.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Technical engineers, Filed Technicians, Marketing and Management personnel working with the wireless industry will benefit from this course.

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES: There is no pre-requisite for this course. Good working knowledge of CDMA principles will enhance your comprehension.

COURSE OUTLINE:
1.0. INTRODUCTION TO 1x-EV-DO-RevA, QoS and VoIP
1.1. Transition from EV-DO Rev.0 to EV-DO Rev.A
1.2. Technical and Operational Benefits of 1x-EV-DO-A
1.3. Overview of QoS-support and features
1.4. Introduction to Voice-over-IP

2.0. EV-DO-A and VOIP TECHNOLOGY ENABLERS
2.2. Orthogonal Variable Spreading Factors (OVSFs)
2.3. Bi-Orthogonal sequences used in 1x_EV-DO
2.4. the MAC-Index concept and its applications
2.5. Sector Full power transmissions and its implications
2.6. Adaptive Modulation and Coding>
2.7. Hybrid-ARQ
2.8. Q0S and its implications

3.0. FORWARD LINK DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
3.1. Data rates and Modulation Parameters
3.2. The Pilot Channel
3.3. The Forward MAC Channel
The Reverse Power Control sub-Channel
The Reverse Activity sub-Channel
The DRC-Lock sub-Channel
3.4. The Forward Control Channel
3.5. The Forward Traffic Channel
3.6. Multi-User packets, Multi-Flow and their implications

4.0. REVERSE LINK DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
4.1. Rev0 channels and new RevA channels
4.2. Reverse link MAC enhancements - Subtype 2
4.3. Reverse link MAC enhancements - Subtype 3
4.4. Reverse Link Hybrid ARQ scheme

5.0. REV-A SUMMARY AND REV-B OVERVIEW
5.1. End-to-end Packet data Flow
5.2. End-to-end VoIP Flow
5.3. Beyond Rev-A: Future Trends and conclusions

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S2K 2020 - 3G IP-BASED PACKET DATA NETWORKS: ARCHITECTURE AND DATA CALL FLOW Featuring: Packet Data network description and basic call processing (1xRTT and 1xEV-DO) (2-Day Seminar)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This very informative course presents a simple and clear explanation of 3G IP-based Packet Data Networks. Core Network components, their functions and associated protocols are presented and discussed in detail. Powerful analogies and illustrations are used to make concepts intuitive, fun and easy to understand.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: After attending this 2-day seminar, participants will:

Master the definition and the operation of the PCF, the PDSN, the AAA, the UATI, PPP session, Simple IP and Mobile IP.
Be able to understand and take advantage of features and capabilities of IP-based Packet Data Networks and key protocols.
Get an excellent introduction to Packet Data call Processing (incoming call scenarios and outgoing packet data call flows.)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This 2-day course is designed for Engineers, Field Technicians and Switch Technicians who require a working knowledge of 3G Data networks and 3G Data call flow.

COURSE PRE_REQUISITE: This course has no pre-requisite.

COURSE OUTLINE:
1.0. CDMA2000-1X RADIO NETWORK SUMMARY
1.1. CDMA2000-1x overview
1.2. High Data rates, benefits and limitations
1.3. High Speed Data Link Budgets
1.4. Key Performance Indicators (Ec/Io; FER; Power Levels)
1.5. System Throughputs and capacity projections
1.6. RF Design and Optimization Trade-offs

2.0. CDMA2000-1X PACKET DATA CORE NETWORK
2.1. Data Network architecture
2.2. Role of PCF, PDSN, AAA, HA, FA

3.0. CDMA2000-1X EVOLUTION DATA CORE NETWORKS
3.1. 1xEV-DO Network Architecture
3.2. 1xEV-DV Network Architecture
3.3. All-IP Network

4.0. IP AND 3G DATA NETWORKS
4.1. An introduction to Internet Protocol (IP)
4.2. IPv4 versus IPv6
4.3. How the TCP/IP protocol suite works
4.4. Simple IP
4.5. Mobile IP

5.0. CDMA2000-1X DATA CALL FLOW
5.1. Setting up a Data Upload session using the FCH and the SCH
5.2. Setting up a Data Download session using the FCH and the SCH
5-3. Case studies with actual data calls captured over the air

6.0. IP-BASED DATA CALL FLOW SCENARIOS
6.1. Call Flow using Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)
6.2. 1xEV-DO Data Call Flow
6.3. 1xEV-DV Data Call Flow

7.0. TRENDS AND CONCLUSIONS

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S2K 300 - CDMA FAST TRACK: A Guided Tour of CDMA Foundations; IS-95A; 1xRTT; 1xRTT; 1xEV-DO and IP Based Wireless Networks. (2-Day Seminar)

COURSE OBJECTIVES: This 2-day course is designed and presented by Dr. Ernest Simo as a solid foundation for newly-recruited engineers and field techs, non-technical personnel, managers, marketing and sales personnel. After attending this class, participants will have a clear understanding of:

CDMA and Spread Spectrum Fundamentals.
PN codes and Walsh codes; What they are, how they are generated and used.
Soft-Handoffs; Power Control; Coverage; Capacity and Throughput estimates.
IS-95A Physical Layer, Call Processing and Call Flow overview.
1xRTT Physical Layer, Call Processing and Call Flow overview.
1xEV-DO Physical Layer, Call Processing and Call Flow overview.
CDMA Optimization and Future Trends in IP-Based Wireless Networks.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed for newly recruited Technical personnel, Managers, and non-technical staff who require a working knowledge of 3rd Generation (3G) systems, 1xEV-DO and IP-based Packet Data Networks. Powerful analogies and illustrations are used to make concepts intuitive, easy and understandable.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This course is designed for newly recruited engineers, field-techs, managers and non-technical personnel.

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES: This course has no pre-requisites. Concepts are presented with clear, intuitive and easy analogies to help transfer information to participants effectively.

COURSE OUTLINE:
1.0. WHAT IS CDMA? HOW DOES IT WORK?
1.1. CDMA Definition and illustrations
1.2. FDMA versus TDMA versus CDMA
1.3. Intuitive workshop 1: How CDMA codes work
1.4. What is Spread-Spectrum?
1.5. Intuitive workshop 2: How Spread Spectrum works

2.0. SIMPLE CDMA LINK AND CONCEPTS
2.1. One-user and one-path (to the Base Station) model
2.2. One-user and multi-paths model
2.3. Two-users and one-path model
2.4. Multi-users and multi-paths model

3.0. PN CODES AND WALSH CODES
3.1. Pseudo-random Noise sequences
3.2. Short PN and Long PN codes and their practical use
3.3. Walsh codes and their practical use
3.4. Intuitive workshop 3: A realistic CDMA model

4.0. CDMA AIR INTERFACE: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
4.1. The Forward Link (Base-Station to Mobile)
4.2. The Reverse Link (Mobile to Base Station)
4.3. Soft handoff and its benefits
4.4. Power Control
4.5. CDMA capacity and coverage Benefits

5.0. 1xRTT OVERVIEW
5.1. 1xRTT Forward Link
5.2. 1xRTT Reverse Link
5.3. Soft-Handoff and Power Control
5.4. Coverage, Capacity estimates and Optimization

6.0. 1xEV-DO AND IP-BASED PACKET DATA NETWORKS OVERVIEW
6.1. 1xEV-DO Forward Link
6.2. 1xEV-DO Reverse Link
6.3. 1xEV-DO Revision A and Voice-Over-IP
6.4. Rate Control and Virtual Soft-Handoffs
6.5. Coverage, Throughput estimates and Optimization

7.0. FUTURE TRENDS AND CONCLUSIONS

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S2K 320 - 3G CDMA2000 1xRTT: Implementation and Operational Issues (2-Day Seminar)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course describes the cdma2000 Radio Transmission Technology (1X-RTT), a wide-band, spread spectrum radio interface that uses Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology to meet the needs for third generation (3G) wireless communications systems.

The course focuses on the Forward Link and the Reverse Link, the Power Control and Handoff Strategies used in CDMA2000. We end the class with a detailed discussion on the Fundamental Channel (FCH) and the Supplemental Channel (SCH). Excellent analogies and illustrations are used to make concepts intuitive, fun and easy to understand.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this 2-day seminar, participants will master 3G Data Call Flow sequences and processes. Specifically, attendees will:

Have an Excellent understanding of the 1x-RTT Forward Link, the Reverse Link and their associated channels.
Learn how to setup the Fundamental Channel and the Supplemental Channel for optimum performance
Know some key trade-offs to be considered when Circuit-voice and Packet-data applications are simultaneously supported by the same network.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This 2-day course is designed for Engineers, Managers, Field Technicians and Switch Technicians who require a working knowledge of 3G wireless networks.

COURSE PRE-REQUISITE: This course has no pre-requisite.

COURSE OUTLINE:
1.0. THE USE OF PN AND WALSH CODES IN CDMA2000
1.1. PN Code and Walsh codes summary
1.2. Walsh Code Length versus Channel Speed
1.3. Complex or Quadrature PN Spreading

2.0. THE FORWARD LINK
2.1. Forward Common Channels
2.2. Forward Dedicated Channels

3.0 THE REVERSE LINK
3.1. Reverse Common Channels
3.2. Reverse Dedicated Channels

4.0. THE FCH AND THE SCH USE AND OPERATION

5.0. POWER CONTROL AND HANDOFF STRATEGIES
5.1. Power Control
5.2. Handoff Strategies

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S2K 390 - 3G CALL PROCESSING: 10 Minutes in the Life of a 1xRTT Handset (2-Day Seminar)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This Course presents and explains the Call Processing procedures of a CDMA2000-1X Handset. Throughout the course, real messages, collected from actual calls, are used to describe the message flow between the MS and the BS. Key states governing the operation of a CDMA handset are presented and described. Comprehensive workshops are designed to demonstrate and illustrate important processes and call sequences such as: CDMA System Acquisition, Pilot Acquisition, Sync Acquisition, Registration Process, Mobile Origination Call Flow, Mobile Terminated Call Flow, Soft Handoff and dropped call scenarios. Great analogies and illustrations are used to make concepts intuitive, fun and easy to understand.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: After attending this 2-day seminar, participants will:

Have an Excellent understanding of 1x-RTT voice and Packet data Call flows and their associated messages (MS Registration, Incoming calls, outgoing calls, Handoff scenario... etc)
Learn how to use Layer 3 messages in Optimizing and Enhancing the performance of CDMA2000 networks and systems.
Learn how to identify Dropped-calls and how to formulate their solution by setting the key parameters that govern the performance of voice and Data connections.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This 2-day course is designed for Engineers, Managers, Field Technicians and Switch Technicians who require a working knowledge of 3G voice and Data call flows.

COURSE PRE-REQUISITE: This course has no pre-requisite.

COURSE OUTLINE:
1.0. MOBILE STATION INITIALIZATION STATE: System Determination Substate, Pilot Channel Acquisition Substate, Sync Channel Acquisition Substate and Timing Change Substate

2.0. MOBILE STATION IDLE STATE: Paging Channel Monitoring procedures, Acknowledgments, Registration, Idle Handoff, Paging Channel Messages, System Parameters Message, Access Parameters Message, Neighbor List Message, CDMA Channel List Message, Mobile Station Page Match Operations, Mobile Station Order and Message Processing Operations.

3.0. SYSTEM ACCESS: ENHANCED ACCESS AND CONTROL STATES: Introduction, Access and Enhanced Access Procedures, Update Overhead Information Substate, Page Response Substate, MS Order /Message, Response Substate, Mobile Station Origination Attempt Substate, Mobile Station Message Transmission Substate, Registration Access Substate.

4.0. MOBILE STATION CONTROL ON THE TRAFFIC CHANNEL STATE: Control on the Traffic Channel State: Introduction, Forward Traffic Channel Power Control, Service Options, Acknowledgment Procedures, Processing the In-Traffic System Parameters Message, Long Code Transition Request Processing, Traffic Channel Initialization Substate, Alerting, Conversation Substate, Release Substate.

5.0. FUNDAMENTAL CHANNEL (FCH) AND SUPPLEMENTAL CHANNEL (SCH) OPERATION: Packet data call flow examples and scenarios.

6.0. HANDOFF PROCEDURES OVERVIEW: Types of Handoff, Pilot Sets, Pilot Search, Threshold Parameters, Handoff Messages, Set Maintenance, Power Control during Soft Handoff, Soft Handoff Scenarios. Cell Selection and Micro-Diversity. Packet Data Handoff process.

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S2K510 - CDMA2000-1x: Understanding Optimization Trade-offs. Getting the most out of your voice and data 1xRTT system! (2-Day Seminar)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This comprehensive course uses Workshops and Computer models to present Planning and RF Design Trade-offs for CDMA2000-1x Networks. A practical step-by-step methodology is used to ensure a clear understanding of key steps required to launch and optimize an efficient CDMA2000-1x network. Workshop sessions include CDMA Link Budgets and Cell coverage, CDMA2000 Capacity versus Quality trade-offs. To complete the course, a clear strategy for CDMA2000 performance-evaluation is developed and presented.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: The course is intended for Engineers, Field Technicians and Technical Managers.

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES: CDMA IS-95 Implementation; CDMA Call Processing (5 minutes in the Life of a CDMA Handset); CDMA2000-1x Implementation and Operational Issues are prerequisites for this course. S2K 180, 190 & 320

COURSE OUTLINE:
1.1. CDMA2000-1X RTT LINK BUDGETS
Link Budgets for voice and data applications
Area Coverage Probability for voice and data applications

1.2. NETWORK OPTIMIZATION PROCEDURES: PREPARATION PHASE
Coverage Objectives and Trade-offs (voice and various data applications)
Capacity versus Quality versus Coverage Trade-offs
Example and/or Case Study

1.3. NETWORK OPTIMIZATION PROCEDURES: CELL COUNT ESTIMATION
Traffic Intensities and Model
Projected Cell Capacity and cell Coverage Initially and for Growth
Smart antennas and spot beams
Cell count Estimation and Practical Implementation Issues
Example and/or Case Study
RF Optimization Trade-Offs

2.1. SETTING UP THE REVERSE LINK
Capacity versus Quality Trade-offs
Effects of 1xRTT improvements: Coding, Power Control, Diversity, Interference Reduction, Quality, Modulation Effects
Sizing up the Reverse Common Channels (RPICH, RACH, REACH, RCCCH).
Sizing up the Reverse Dedicated Channels (R-FCH, R-DCCH, R-SCH)
Lightly Loaded and Heavily Loaded Optimization Examples Using Optimization Tool

2.2. SETTING UP THE FORWARD LINK
Forward Link Budgets and impacts on: Capacity versus Quality Trade-offs. Effects of 1xRTT improvements: Coding, Power Control, Diversity, Interference Reduction, Quality, Modulation Effects.
Sizing up Forward Control Channels (PICH, Sync, PCH, QPCH, BCCH, CCCH, CACH & CPCCH)
Sizing up Forward Dedicated Channels (FCH, DCCH, SCH)
Lightly Loaded and Heavily Loaded Optimization Examples Using Optimization Tool

2.3. COVERAGE AND BALANCE
Thermal Noise (coverage) vs. Capacity Limited Design. Affect of 1xRTT changes on coverage.
Forward/Reverse Link Cell Size
Excessive Forward/Reverse Link Power
Coverage and Balance vs. Pilot Power and Loading (voice and data applications)
Advanced Cell Balancing Techniques.

3.0 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS
Practical, step-by-step Methodology and Procedures for Designing voice-centric CDMA2000-1x Networks.

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S2K 520 - CDMA2000-1x: Operation and Performance Optimization Principles. How to Squeeze More Voice Capacity and Data Throughput out of Your CDMA2000-1x-RTT System. (2-Day Seminar)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course presents and explains key principles and practices used to improve the performance of CDMA systems. CDMA2000-1x performance Drivers and indicators are explored and analyzed. "Signatures" of common problems are identified, along with recommended solutions. Participants, during this course, will learn how to evaluate systems' performance, identify and solve most common CDMA problems.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: The course is intended for Engineers, Field Technicians, Switch Technicians and Technical Managers.

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES: CDMA2000-1x: Implementation and (5 minutes in the Life of a CDMA Handset). Seminars S2K 190 & S2K 320.

COURSE OUTLINE:
1.0. IS-95 VERSUS CDMA2000-1x RTT: KEY DIFFERENCES
The Forward Link: CDMA2000-1x new channels
The Reverse Link: CDMA2000-1x new channels
Pilot Channels; Power Control strategies; Convolutional versus Turbo Encoders

2.0. AN OVERVIEW OF CDMA2000-1X OPERATION
2.1 Call Processing Summary
System Acquisition and Pilot Acquisition
Codes and Time Synchronization
Idle Mode Operation
Access and Enhanced Access Operation
Dedicated Channels Operation (FCH; DCCH; SCH)
Power Control and Handoffs' operational impacts

2.2. 3G Applications Support
Voice Applications Capabilities
Packet Data and High Data Rate Applications
Multimedia Messaging Services

3.0. PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION PRINCIPLES
3.1. Meet the Key CDMA Performance Indicators
FER, Mobile Receive Power, Ec/Io, Mobile Transmit Power, TXGA
Ranges, normal values, what they mean, and what to do about them

3.2. CDMA Performance "Signatures"
For a good call
For a lost call in bad coverage
During forward link interference
During reverse link interference

3.3. Common "Dropped call Scenarios"
A normal call
Dropped Call, Poor Coverage
Dropped Call, Forward Link Interference
Dropped Call, Reverse Link Interference
Capacity and Loading dynamic example
Specific neighbor list, search window, and resource congestion cases

3.4. Real-World Optimization Issues and Solutions
Managing excessive soft handoff: root causes and solutions
Achieving higher cell capacity: tips, tricks, and real expectations

4.0. CONCLUSIONS

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S2K 180 - CDMA IS-95: Implementation and Operational Issues
(2-Day Seminar)

COURSE OBJECTIVE: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to clearly describe a CDMA system. The student will also become familiar with the overall IS-95 based CDMA standard.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Engineers and Mangers who require an in-depth look at CDMA technology.

COURSE OUTLINE:
1.0. SS-CDMA A REVIEW: Spectrum Spreading Process, Code Division Multiple Access: Single user-Single path, Single user- Multiple paths, Multiple users with single paths, Multiple users with Multiple paths. Multipath and Rake receivers, Specific Properties of SS-CDMA, CDMA vs. Analog FDMA vs. TDMA.

2.0. PN CODES AND WALSH FINCTIONS: Their applications and usage in IS-95, Short PN Codes, Long PN Codes, Walsh Functions, Examples and Tutorial.

3.0. THE FORWARD LINK: The Pilot Channel, The Sync Channel, The Paging Channel, and the Forward traffic Channels.

4.0. THE REVERSE LINK: The Access Channel and the Reverse Traffic Channels.

5.0. POWER CONTROL: The Near-Far Problem, Need for Power Control, Open Loop Power Control (Reverse Link), Closed Loop Power Control (Reverse Link), Forward Link Power Control, Power Control Implications and Tradeoffs.

6.0. HANDOFFS: Within one CDMA System, Multi-cell (soft) Handoff, Multi-Sector (softer) Handoff.CDMA to CDMA hard handoffs, CDMA to Analog hard Handoff. Handoff thresholds, trade-offs and implications.

7.0. CDMA SYSTEM CAPACITY: Key Capacity Parameters, Derivation and Discussion, Soft Capacity increase, CDMA vs. FDMA vs. TDMA Capacity, System Design and Implementation Issues, Transition Planning from Analog to CDMA, Field Trials results and discussions, Final Remarks and Conclusions.

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S2K 190 - CDMA CALL PROCESSING: 5 Minutes in the Life of a CDMA Handset (2-Day Seminar)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This Course explains the Call Processing procedures of an IS-95 based CDMA Handset. It also describes the key messages that flow between the Mobile station and the Base Station. The four critical states governing the operation of a CDMA handset are presented. Essentially they are The Mobile Initialization State, The Idle State, The Access State and The Mobile Control on the Traffic Channel State.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: After attending this 2 day class, participants will have:

A comprehensive understanding of how the CDMA Handset really works.
An Excellent understanding of CDMA (IS-95 and 1X-RTT) Call flows (MS Registration, call origination, Incoming Calls, Channel Assignment, Service Option Negotiation, Call Establishment and Connection)
A very clear Appreciation of Soft Handoff procedures and typical causes/remedies of CDMA dropped calls. (Coverage, pilot pollution, throughout the presentation, actual drive test logs search windows and messages are used to illustrate call flows.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Engineers, Field ad Switch Technicians

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES: Understanding of the Technical issues of CDMA IS-95

COURSE OUTLINE:
1.0. MOBILE STATION INITIALIZATION STATE: System Determination Substrate, Pilot Channel Acquisition Substate, Sync Channel Acquisition Substate and Timing Change Substate.

2.0. MOBILE STATION IDLE STATE: Paging Channel Monitoring procedures, Acknowledgments, Registration, Idle Handoff, Paging Channel Messages, System Parameters Message, Access Parameters Message, Neighbor List Message, CDMA Channel List Message, Mobile Station Page Match Operations, Mobile Station Order and Message Processing Operations.

3.0. SYSTEM ACCESS STATE: Introduction, Access Procedures, Update Overhead Information Substate, Page Response Substate, Mobile Station Order /Message, Response Substate, Mobile Station Origination Attempt Substate, Mobile Station Message Transmission Substate, Registration Access Substate.

4.0. MOBILE STATION: Control on the Traffic Channel State: Introduction, Forward Traffic Channel Power Control, Service Options, Acknowledgment Procedures, Processing the In-Traffic System Parameters Message, Long Code Transition Request Processing, Traffic Channel Initialization Substate, Alerting, Conversation Substate, Release Substate.

5.0. REGISTRATION: Introduction, Forms of Registration, Systems and Networks Roaming, Registration Timers and Indicators, Registration Procedures.

6.0. HANDOFF PROCEDURES OVERVIEW: Types of Handoff, Pilot Sets, Pilot Search, Threshold Parameters, Handoff Messages, Set Maintenance, Soft Handoff, Power Control during Soft Handoff, Soft Handoff Scenarios.

7.0. VARIOUS WORKSHOPS AND EXAMPLES: This is a tutorial, designed to reinforce the key concepts presented during the seminar.

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S2K 400 - WCDMA FOR UMTS: A Guided Tour of the Physical Layer
(2-Day Seminar)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course presents, in a step-by-step, easy-to understand manner, the foundations of the WCDMA standard. The focus is placed on the Implementation and operational considerations of the Physical Layer. The course begins with a quick review of spread spectrum and CDMA concepts and principles. Then, a background and global trends on UMTS is presented, followed by a contrast of the leading 3G standards (WCDMA versus CDMA2000).

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This 2-day UMTS course is intended for technical personnel of the Cellular and PCS Industry who needs a clear understanding of 3G wireless systems. The course is ideally suited for Managers, planning engineers, design engineers, system performance staff, system operation and field personnel.

COURSE OUTLINE:
1.0. A QUICK REVIEW OF CDMA AND SPREAD SPECTRUM PRINCIPLES
1.1. FDMA versus TDMA versus CDMA
1.2. Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum illustration
1.3. Simplified CDMA models

2.0. UMTS AND W-CDMA: GENERAL DESCRIPTION
2.1. General Characteristics and Global Trends
2.2. WCDMA versus CDMA2000
2.3. Logical Channels versus Channels

3.0. PN SEQUENCES AND GOLD CODES
3.1. Maximal Length Sequences (m-sequences)
3.2. Generation, Properties and Characteristics
3.3. Examples and Application to WCDMA
3.4. Gold Sequences
3.5. Generation, Properties and Characteristics
3.6. Examples and Application to WCDMA

4.0. ORTHOGONAL VARIABLE SPREADING FACTORS (OVSF)
4.1. Hadamard versus OVSF
4.2. Generation, Properties and Characteristics
4.3. Examples and Application to WCDMA

5.0. IN SEARCH OF THE PERFECT MODULATION SCHEME: HYBRID PHASE SHIFT KEYING (HPSK)
5.1. BPSK versus QPSK versus OQPSK versus HPSK
5.2. HPSK Benefits and Application to WCDMA

6.0. THE FORWARD LINK OR DOWNLINK
6.1. Primary Sync Channel
6.2. Secondary Sync Channel
6.3. Primary Common Control Physical Channel (CCPCH-1)
6.4. Secondary Common Control Physical Channel (CCPCH-2)
6.5. Broadcast Control Channel (BCCH)
6.6. Paging Channel (PCH)
6.7. Fast Access Channel (FACH)
6.8. The Dedicated Physical Data Channel (DPDCH)
6.9. The Dedicated Physical Control Channel (DPCCH)

7.0. THE REVERSE LINK OR UPLINK
7.1. Random Access Channel (R-ACH)
7.2. Dedicated Physical Data Channel (DPDCH)
7.3. Dedicated Physical Control Channel (DPCCH)

8.0. POWER CONTROL AND HANDOFF STRATEGIES IN WCDMA

9.0. 3G SYSTEM CAPACITY MODEL AND ANALYSIS

10.0. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

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Dr Ernest Simo's Bio

Since 2003, Dr SIMO actively involved in the transition of wireless communications towards an all-IP (Internet Protocol) environment. These are the early stages of the Fourth Generation (4G) wireless networks. He is now working with Verizon and Motorola to train wireless communications experts in the United States, Latin America and Asia Pacific in the area of IP-based 3G networks. These High-speed, multimedia wireless systems will be deployed throughout the United States by the end of summer 2005. Dr ERNEST SIMO has, since the mid-eighties, conducted pioneering efforts in the field of Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSATs), Low Earth Orbiting satellite systems (LEOs), Personal Communications Services (PCS), and information Management. These key technologies are essential components of the Information Superhighway.

Since 1992, Dr Simo has also trained over 12,000 Telecommunications Executives, managers and Engineers in the United States and around the World. Currently, he is helping leading US Companies develop and launch the next generation of products and services in the areas of Advanced Wireless Communications and Information Management.

Major Clients Include:

1. Motorola (A world leader in wireless communications Technology): Here Dr Simo provides worldwide training in the areas of Digital communications, Spread Spectrum applications and Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA). He frequently lectures in the USA, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, China, Hong-Kong, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Israel and Ireland.

2. Verizon (The largest wireless provider in the United States): Dr Simo and his team have delivered over 200 technical seminars to Verizon Managers, engineers and Technicians since 1992. He frequently lectures throughout Verizon's regions (Walnut Creek-CA, Irvine-CA, Phoenix-AR, Columbus-OH, Bellevue-WA, York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Denver-CO and Atlanta-GA).

3. Other regular participants to Dr Simo's lectures include Executives, Managers and senior Engineers from AT&T, Lockheed, Hughes Aircraft, Alcatel, MCI, Sprint, US Department of Defense, US Navy, US Airforce and The US Department of State.

From 1983 to 1989, Dr. Simo conducted innovative Research and Development in the area of Satellite Communications. Results of his work are currently applied to hundreds of Satellite-based Corporate networks around the world. During this period, he provided technical consulting and training to major Satellite Communications Companies in the USA, Europe and Latin America. Major clients included Hughes, AT&T, GTE, Scientific Atlanta, Marconi Space and Defense Systems. Dr. Simo was also senior consultant for Comsearch where he planned, designed, developed and integrated telecommunications systems.

Before joining Comsearch, he was a senior member of the technical staff at Hughes Network Systems where he specialized in Satellite system design and specification. His responsibilities also included Satellite Systems Definition, Optimization, and Performance Evaluation. From 1982 to 1983, Dr. Simo was employed by Plessey Telecommunications in Beeston England, Where he was a Principal Engineer and leader of several Satellite Communications projects for British Telecommunications International.

From 1980 - 1982, he assisted the British Ministry of Defense in modeling special Communications Systems at VHF and UHF Bands. As a senior member of the George Washington University's Continuing Engineering Education Program (CEEP), Dr. Simo frequently lectured in the United States and Europe on advanced Satellite communications and Wireless Systems. He is the Author of a series of Books, videotapes and audiotapes of Satellite Communications, VSATs, and PCS Technologies. He received his PH.D in Electrical Engineering and Electronics from the University of Birmingham England, in 1983.

Dr Ernest Simo Interview English Version
http://www.bamileke.com/Newfolder/astronaute.htm

Dr Ernest Simo Interview French Version
http://www.crtv.cm/actualite_det.php?code=748

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