CMR Institute of Technology, Bangalore

Department(s): Electronics and Communication Engineering

Semester: VIII Section(s): A, B, C, D
Course: Wireless Cellular and LTE 4G Broadband Lectures/week: 4
Course Instructor(s): Prof. Pappa M. / Prof. Aritri DG
Course duration: Feb – May 2019

Course Objectives
 Understand the basics of LTE standardization phases and specifications.
 Explain the system architecture of LTE and E-UTRAN, the layer of LTE,
based on the use of OFDMA and SC-FDMA principles.
 Analyze the role of LTE radio interface protocols to set up, reconfigure and
release the Radio Bearer, for transferring the EPS bearer.
 Analyze the main factors affecting LTE performance including mobile speed
and transmission bandwidth.

Prerequisites
 Probability distributions and random variables
 Object Oriented Modeling Concepts
 Operation research

LESSON PLAN
Portions coverage
Lectur Book & % of
Topics Teaching Aids
e# Sections Syllabus
Covered
MODULE – 1
(Sec Key Enablers for LTE features: OFDM,
1.4- 1.5 Single carrier FDMA, Single carrier
of Text) FDE, Channel Dependent Multiuser
Resource Scheduling, Multi antenna
Techniques, IP based Flat network Chalk and Talk,
1-10 Architecture, LTE Network Architecture. Presentation, 10
Video Lectures
Wireless Fundamentals: Cellular concept,
(Sec 2.2 Broadband wireless channel (BWC),
– 2.7of Fading in BWC, Modeling BWC – Empirical
Text) and Statistical models, Mitigation of
Narrow band and Broadband Fading.
Links to some useful online lectures:

 https://www.cse.wustl.edu/~jain/cse574-14/j_15lte.htm
 https://nptel.ac.in/courses/117104099/
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uR2zbn5ygsU
 MODULE – 2
(Sec 3.2 Multicarrier Modulation: OFDM basics, OFDM in
– 3.6 of LTE, Timing and Frequency Synchronization,
Text) PAR, SC-FDE

OFDMA and SC-FDMA:OFDM with FDMA,

(Sec 4.1 TDMA,CDMA, OFDMA, SC-FDMA, OFDMA and Chalk and
SC-FDMA in LTE Talk,
– 4.3,
11-23 Presentation, 30
4.5 of Video
Text) Lectures
Multiple Antenna Transmission and Reception:
(Sec Spatial Diversity overview, Receive Diversity,
5.1 – Transmit Diversity, Interference cancellation
5.6 of and signal enhancement, Spatial Multiplexing,
Text). Choice between Diversity, Interference
Suppression and Spatial Multiplexing.
Links to some useful online lectures:

 http://www.wirelesscommunication.nl/wireless/mccdma/mcm.html
 https://www.electronics-notes.com/articles/connectivity/4g-lte-long-term-evolution/ofdm-ofdma-scfdma-
modulation.php
 https://people.kth.se/~ragnart/edu/wireless/slides/Handout-lecture-5.pdf
 https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:75UcLC3cUcQJ:https://nptel.ac.in/courses/117104099/5+
&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=in

MODULE – 3
Overview and Channel Structure of LTE:
Sec 6.1 Introduction to LTE, Channel Structure of
– 6.4 of LTE, Downlink OFDMA Radio Resource,
Text) Uplink SC-FDMA Radio Resource.
Chalk and Talk,
24-34 Presentation, 20
Downlink Transport Channel Processing: Video Lectures
Sec 7.1 Overview, Downlink shared channels,
– 7.7 of Downlink Control Channels, Broadcast
Text) channels, Multicast channels,
Downlink physical channels, H-ARQ on
Downlink.
Links to some useful online lectures:

 https://www.cse.wustl.edu/~jain/cse574-14/j_15lte.htm
 http://www.cse.unt.edu/~rdantu/FALL_2013_WIRELESS_NETWORKS/LTE_Alcatel_White_Paper.pdf

MODULE – 4
(Sec 8.1
Uplink Channel Transport Processing:
– 8.6 of
Overview, Uplink shared channels,
Text)
Uplink Control Information, Uplink Reference
signals, Random Access Channels, H-ARQ on Chalk and Talk,
uplink Presentation, 30
35- 46
Video Lectures
(Sec
Physical Layer Procedures: Hybrid – ARQ
9.1-
procedures, Channel Quality Indicator CQI
9.6,
feedback, Precoder for closed loop MIMO
9.8,
Operations, Uplink channel sounding, Buffer
9.9,
status Reporting in uplink, Scheduling and
 9.10 of Resource Allocation, Cell Search, Random
Text) Access Procedures, Power Control in uplink

Links to some useful online lectures:

 https://www.electronics-notes.com/articles/connectivity/4g-lte-long-term-evolution/physical-logical-transport-data-
channels.php
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqcKWnj5FpY
 https://www.coursera.org/lecture/wireless-communications/5-2-nrRxQ

MODULE – 5 Chalk and

(Sec Radio Resource Management and Mobility Talk,
Presentatio
10.1 – Management: n, 10
47-52
10.5 of PDCP overview, MAC/RLC overview, RRC Video
Text) overview, Mobility Management, Intercell Lectures
Interference Coordination
Links to some useful online lectures:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhmnXeeLQBc
 http://kom.aau.dk/group/06gr895/main.pdf

Text Books
1 Arunabha Ghosh, Jan Zhang, Jefferey Andrews, Riaz Mohammed,
Fundamentals of LTE‘, Prentice Hall, Communications Engg. and
Emerging
Technologies.
Reference Books
1. LTE for UMTS Evolution to LTE-Advanced‘ Harri Holma and Antti
Toskala, Second Edition - 2011, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Print ISBN:
9780470660003.

2. EVOLVED PACKET SYSTEM (EPS) ; THE LTE AND SAE EVOLUTION

OF 3G UMTS‘ by Pierre Lescuyer and Thierry Lucidarme, 2008, John
Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Print ISBN:978-0-470-05976-0.

3. LTE – The UMTS Long Term Evolution ; From Theory to Practice‘ by

Stefania Sesia, Issam Toufik, and Matthew Baker, 2009 John Wiley &
Sons
Ltd, ISBN 978-0-470-69716-0.
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Syllabus for Internal Assessment Tests (IAT)

IAT # Syllabus

IAT-1 Class # 01 – 18
IAT-2 Class # 19– 37
IAT-3 Class # 38– 50
*: See calendar of events for the schedules of IATs.

Course Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to
 Understand the system architecture and the functional standard specified in
LTE 4G.
  Analyze the role of LTE radio interface protocols and EPS Data convergence
Protocols to set up reconfigure and release data and voice from users.
 Demonstrate the UTRAN and EPS handling processes from set up to release
Including mobility management for a variety of data call scenarios.
 Test and Evaluate the Performance of resource management and packet data
Processing and transport algorithms.

COGNITIVE LEVELS
Cognitive level REVISED BLOOMS TAXONOMY KEYWORDS
List, define, tell, describe, identify, show, label, collect, examine, tabulate, quote, name, who,
L1
when, where, etc.
summarize, describe, interpret, contrast, predict, associate, distinguish, estimate, differentiate,
L2
discuss, extend
Apply, demonstrate, calculate, complete, illustrate, show, solve, examine, modify, relate,
L3
change, classify, experiment, discover.
Analyze, separate, order, explain, connect, classify, arrange, divide, compare, select, explain,
L4
infer.
Assess, decide, rank, grade, test, measure, recommend, convince, select, judge, explain,
L5
discriminate, support, conclude, compare, summarize.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO), PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSO)

PO1 Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals,
and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

PO2 Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering
problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences,
and engineering sciences.

PO3 Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design
system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the
public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

PO4 Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research
methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the
information to provide valid conclusions.

PO5 Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern
engineering and IT tools including prediction and modelling to complex engineering activities with
an understanding of the limitations.

PO6 The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess
societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the
professional engineering practice.

PO7 Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions
in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable
development.
PO8 Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of
the engineering practice.

PO9 Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in
diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

PO10 Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering
community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports
and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

PO11 Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering
and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team,
to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

PO12 Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in
independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

Apply principles of electrical and electronic circuit theory to the design and simulation of analog
PSO1
and digital circuits.

Apply principles of mathematics, signal processing and communication theory to analyze different
PSO2
types of signals and to design communication systems.

Take part in consultancy projects as an electronics design engineer and documentation and
PSO3
publication of reports.

CORRELATION LEVELS
0 No Correlation
1 Slight/Low
2 Moderate/ Medium
3 Substantial/ High
Modules
covered

PSO1
PSO2
PSO3
PO10
PO11
PO12
PO1
PO2
PO3
PO4
PO5
PO6
PO7
PO8
PO9

Course Outcomes

Understand the system 0 0 0 0 0

architecture and the
CO1 1,2 3 3 2 2 0 0 0 2 2 1
functional standard
specified in LTE 4G.
Analyze the role of LTE
CO2 radio interface protocols 5 2 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0
and EPS Data convergence
Demonstrate the UTRAN
CO3 and EPS handling processes 3 3 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0
from set up to release
Test and Evaluate the
Performance of resource
CO4 4 3 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0
management and packet
data processing and
 transport algorithms.

Note: From time to time, assignments will be posted on Webpage