Basic 5G RF Planning From A to Z

The 5G NR (New Radio) planning process involves the systematic and comprehensive design of a mobile network to ensure optimal coverage, capacity, and quality of service. This process typically includes the following key steps:

1. RF Planning (Radio Frequency Planning):

   • Coverage Planning: Determine the geographical area to be covered and design the network to provide reliable coverage throughout this area.

   • Capacity Planning: Estimate the expected user density and traffic in different areas to ensure the network can handle the anticipated load.

   • Frequency Planning: Allocate frequencies to different cells to avoid interference and maximize spectrum efficiency.

2. Site Selection:

   • Identify suitable locations for cell sites (base stations) based on factors such as coverage requirements, capacity needs, and existing infrastructure.

3. Network Dimensioning:

   • Determine the number and placement of base stations to meet coverage and capacity objectives.

   • Consider factors such as cell size, antenna height, and transmit power.

In this course you will learn everything you need about 4G Planning process.

the course lectures will be as follow:

Lecture 1:Introduction

Lecture 2:What is Planning?

Lecture 3:Quick 5G Revision

Lecture 4:Planning Steps

Lecture 5:Coverage Dimensioning

Lecture 6:Dimensioning Steps

Lecture 7:Propagation Models

Lecture 8:Link Budget

Lecture 9:Link Budget Calculations Part-1

Lecture 10:Link Budget Calculation Part-2

Lecture 11:Coverage Dimensioning Example

Lecture 12:Capacity Dimensioning Part-1

Lecture 13:Capacity Dimensioning Part-2

Lecture 14:Capacity Dimensioning Example

Explanation will be in Arabic with English Terms.

Presentation will be included with the course videos