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GSM Principles
GSM Principles
Dated:10.03.07
Wireless technology is accelerating very fast. It is quickly moving into 1G,2G,2.5G,3G ,4G and NGN
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The
Generation
first generation of mobile cellular telecommunications systems appeared in the 1980s. The first generation used analog transmission techniques for traffic, which was almost entirely voice. There was no dominant standard but several competing ones.
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Such as Nordic Mobile Telephone (NMT) used in Scandinavia,southern Europe etc It comes in two variations: o NMT-450 o NMT-900 Total Access Communications System (TACS) used in UK,and middle Eastern countries.It uses 900MHz band. Advanced Mobile Phone Service (AMPS).- used in US,Australia,New Zealand.It uses 800MHz band
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Generation
It has been introduced from the year 1992. It uses digital radio transmis-sion for traffic. The 2G networks have much higher capacity than the first-generation systems. GSM is by far the most successful and widely used 2G system. Data rate supported : 9.6kbps to 14.4 kbps It uses Circuit switching
There are several standards for 2G systems.such as#Global System for Mobile (GSM) communicationsDesigned and developed by a number of different organization working together. # code-division multiple access (CDMA) IS-95Designed and developed by a single company,Qualcomm. v CDMA uses different codes to separate transmissions on the same frequency. v IS-95 is the only 2G CDMA standard so far to be operated commercially. v It is used in the United States, South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore etc.
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Generation 2.5
3rd Generation
It has been introduced in the year 2001 as trial version It supports the data rate up to 2 mbps Evolution of GSM and CDMA has taken them as W-CDMA(UMTS) and CDMA-2000 in third generation. It supports both circuit switching and packet switching
This technology is expected to arrive not before the year 2010 . It will support the data rate up to 100 mbps. Multimedia, mobile TV,mobile broadband wireless access etc will be possible because of its high band width. It will support both circuit switching and packet switching
GSM Overview
>GSM stands for Global System for Mobile communication >GSM Technology is one of the different types of the wireless communication available in the world.
Frequency range*Uplink Frequency: 890 Mhz 915Mhz *Downlink Frequency: 935Mhz- 960Mhz. Modulation Technique- GMSK
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Speech is divided into 20 msec sample.Each 20ms sample is encoded using 260 bits.(That requires 13 kbps.) Band width:each radio channel in the GSM system has a frequency bandwidth of 200khz. Number of Channels:124 radio channel.
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GSM Network
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BSS
BSS- Controls radio link with mobile station. It consists of BTS (Base transreceiver Station)-It defines a cell and is responsible to establish the radio link control protocol with MS. BSC(Base Station Controller)-Controls multiple BTSs and manages radio channel set up and handovers.BSC is the connection between BTS and the MSCs.
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NSS
Network & Switching Subsystem(NSS)Mobility management and Switching of calls between mobile users and between mobile and fixed network users. It consists of : MSC- is the central component of the NSS. Operates all switching functions for mobiles within its jurisdiction.Interfaces with mobile and other (Including fixed) networks. Manages the location of mobile
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Continued
Switches calls Manages security features. Controls hand over between BSCs Resources management Interworks with and manages network database. Collect call billing data and sends to Billing center. Collects traffic statistics for performance monitoring.
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HLR-Contains all subscriber information for the VLR- is only a temporary storage while the
purposes of call control and location determination.
security information for each subscriber.(A copy of the secret key is stored in the SIM)
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Continued
network
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Logical Channels
2.Broadcast channels.
MSISDN
The only important number for a user of GSM is the phone number i.e.MSISDN. The MSISDN follows the ITU-T standard E.164 for addresses as it is also used in fixed ISDN networks. This number consists of the country code(cc) ( 91 for India),the national destination code(NDC) (the address of the network provider ; e.,g., 9434 for BSNL WB) and the subscriber number (SN) .
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IMSI
When the LU request is received by the new VLR,authentication is performed. If authentication is successful,the VLR checks its database to determine whether it has a record for this MS-subscription.
When VLR finds no record for the MS,it sends a request to the subscribers HLR for a copy of the MS-subscription.
The HLR passes the information to the VLR and updates its location information for the subs.The HLR instructs the old VLR to delete the information it has about the MSsubscription.
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UK
1. UpLoc 2. ISD 3. ISD_resp 4. UPL_resp
HLR
GMSC
NLD
GMSC
HLR
2.ISD
VMSC /VLR
1. UpLoc SCCP CdPA: 44-181-123456 (MGT derived from IMSIS analysis) CgPA:919434099995(VLR) MAP IMSI: 234-15-123456 MSC/VLR:919434099995
SCCP CdPA: 919434099995(VLR) CgPA: 44-181-HLRofUK1 MAP IMSI: 234-15-123456 MSISDN: 44-181-654321
UK Subscriber
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MO CALL Continued..
The MSC/VLR instructs the BSC/TRC to allocate an idle TCH.The RBS and MS are told to tune to the TCH. The MSC/VLR forwards the B-number to an exchange in the PSTN,which establishes a connection to the subscriber.
If the B-subscriber answers,the connection is established.
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The PSTN subscriber dials in the MSs telephone number (MSISDN).The MSISDN is analyzed in the PSTN,which identifies that this is a call to a mobile network subscriber.A connection is established to the MSs home GMSC. The GMSC analyzes the MSISDN to find out which HLR the MS is registered in,and queries the HLR for information about how to route the call to the serving MSC/VLR. The HLR translates MSISDN into IMSI,and determines which MSC/VLR is currently serving the MS.
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MT Calls continued..
The HLR requests an MSRN from the serving MSC/VLR.The MSC/VLR returns an MSRN via HLR to the GMSC. The GMSC analyses the MSRN and routes the call to the MSC/VLR.
The MSC/VLR knows which LA the MS is located in.A paging message is sent to the BSCs controlling the LA. The BSCs distribute the paging message to the RBSs in the desired LA.
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MT Calls continued..
The RBSs transmit the message over the air interface using PCH with IMSI/TMSI.
When the MS detects the paging message,it sends a requests on RACH for a SDCCH.
The BSC provides a SDCCH,using AGCH. SDCCH is used for the call set-up procedures.Over the SDCCH all signaling preceding takes place.
The MSC/VLR instructs the BSC/TRC to allocate an idle TCH.The RBS and MS are told to tune to the TCH.The mobile phone rings.If subscriber answers,the connection is established.
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PSTN
HLR
GMSC
GMSC
2.PRN IMSI
MSRN
HLR
4.SRI ACK MSRN
VMSC /VLR
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MO SMS -Diagram
WB BSNL UK
MO -FSM MO -FSM NLD MO-FSM-RSP MO-FSM-RSP MO-FSM-RSP SMSC MO -FSM
HLR
GMSC
GMSC
HLR
VMSC /VLR
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SCCP CdPA: 44-181-123456 (MGT derived from IMSIS analysis) CgPA:919434099995(VLR) MAP IMSI: 234-15-123456
UK Subscriber
MS establishes a connection to the network, as in the normal call set-up. The MS sends the short message using SDCCH to the SMSC via MSC/VLR.The SMSC in turn forwards the shor message to its destination.
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MT SMS
A user sends a message to a SMSC. The SMSC sends the message to the SMS-GMSC. The SMS-GMSC queries the HLR for routing information.
MT SMS Continued
The MSC/VLR delivers the message to the MS.Short messages are transmitted on SDCCH. If the delivery was successful,a report is sent from the MSC/VLR to the SMSC,if not,the HLR is informed by the MSC/VLR, and a failure report is sent to SMSC. The HLR then informs the SMSC when the MS becomes available.
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MT SMS -Diagram
WB BSNL-Circle1 UK
5. MT-FSM_resp SRI-SM ACK 5. MT-FSM_resp NLD 1.MT- FSM 1. MT-FSM SRI-SM 1. MT-FSM 5. MT-FSM_resp 1. MT-FSM SMSC
HLR
GMSC
GMSC HLR
VMSC /VLR
SMS CdPA:44-181-123456
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PREPAID SYSTEM
Prepaid system adds few other nodes than the existing GSM network.
In MSC SSF module handles the prepaid call Scenario in MSC side. 34
GPRS
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Gc-The interface between the GGSN and the HLR in a GSM/GPRS network Gd-The interface between the SGSN and the SMSC in a GSM/GPRS network Gf-The interface between the SGSN and the EIR in a GSM/GPRS network Gi-The interface between the GGSN and the Internet in a GPRS network Gn-The interface between the GGSN and the SGSN in a GPRS network Gp-The interfaces between the GGSN/SGSN and the Border Gateway in a GPRS network Gr-The interface between the SGSN and the HLR in a GPRS network Gs-The interface between the SGSN and the MSC in a GSM/GPRS network
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GPRS ATTACH
8.ISD ACK 7.ISD HLR
SGSN
1.GPRS ATTACH REQUEST
2.Authentication request
EIR
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6.Res
3.DNS Resp(GGSN IP ADR
DNS SERVER
Radius Server
7.DHCP ADDR.REQ
DHCP SERVER
SGSN
4.Create PDP Contest req. 9. Create PDP Context Response
GGSN
8.DHCP ADDR.RES
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Code-Division Multiple Access, a digital cellular technology that uses spread-spectrum techniques IS-95 CDMA system operates in 800 Mhz
CdmaOne is the brand name of IS-95 technology from 1997. CdmaOne is basically an air-interface standard.
IS-95 uses Frequency division duplex.Forward link and reverse link transmission occur in different frequency band.
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Duplex separation used in IS-95 is 45Mhz Carrier spacing is 1.25 Mhz Forward link frequency: 824-849Mhz Reverse Link frequency: 869Mhz-894Mhz The forward link consists of Base station(BS) transmitter,radio channel and the MS receiver.
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CDMA Continues
CdmaOne system supports four different types of forward channels #Pilot channel-is continuously transmitted by each CDMA carrier and is used by MS to identify the BS and to asses the suitability of the cell hand over.In this respect it may be likened to the BCCH carrier in GSM system. #Synchronous channel-It allows MS to achieve time synchronization with BS and the network .
#Paging channel-is used to page MSs to alert them to an incoming call.
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Each forward channel on a CDMA carrier is assigned a different 64-bit Walsh code. The reverse link radio path consists of the Mobile station(MS) transmitter,the radio channel and the base station(BS). CdmaOne system supports two different types of radio channel on reverse link #Access channel-as its name would suggest,is used by MS initially to access the network,e.g. at call initiation or in response to a paging message.Each Base Station may support 32 access channels per forward link paging channel and the MSs within a CeLL are pseudo-randomly 42 distributed between the access channels.
CDMA Continues
Access channel data are presented in the form of one 96bit frame every 20 ms.Of this 96 bits,88 are used to carry information and remaing eight are encoder tail bits. # Traffic channel-are assigned to the individual user as required.A reverse link traffic channel may carry speech and data at bit rates up to 9.6 kbps.
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The cdmaOne MS does not transmit a pilot signal as this would significantly decrease reverse link capacity. BS receiver uses RAKE receiver to demodulate the reverse link signal from a particular MS. MS handover process occur by measuring the strength of the pilot channels signal from a BS other than its current BS.
CdmaOne system supports three main types of handover
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CDMA Continues
# Idle mode handover-It occurs when an MS moves from the coverage area of one BS into the coverage area of a second BS while an MS is an idle mode. # Soft handover- is used between BSs having CDMA carriers with identical frequency assignments.
# Hard handover- occur when a mobile is switched between two BSs using different carriers.
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Simplified data flow for the access procedure of a mobile terminated call.
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CDMA 2000
CDMA2000 represents a family of standards and includes >CDMA2000 1X >CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Technologies >CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev A >CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev B >Ultra Mobile Broadband - UMB (CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev C)
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CDMA2000 builds on the inherent advantages of CDMA technologies,such as >introduction of Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM and OFDMA) >advanced control and signaling mechanisms >improved interference management techniques end-to-end Quality of Service (QoS)
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>new antenna techniques such as Multiple Inputs Multiple Outputs (MIMO) and Space Division Multiple Access (SDMA) to increase data throughput rates and quality of service >improving network capacity and reducing delivery cost.
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CDMA2000 Advantages:
>Superior
Voice quality
>High-Speed Broadband Data connectivity >Increased Voice and Data Throughput capacity >Long-Term, Robust and Evolutionary Migration Path with Forward and Backward Compatibility >Differentiated Value-Added Services such as VoIP, PTT, Multicasting, Position Location, etc.
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>Flexible
Network Architecture with connectivity to ANSI-41, GSM-MAP and IP-based Networks and flexible Backhaul Connectivity
>Robust Link Budget for Extended Coverage and Increased Data Throughputs at the Cell Edge
>Improved Security and Privacy
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UMTS/WCDMA
UMTS (WCDMA)is a 3G evolution of GSM and GPRS UMTS is one of the Third Generation (3G) mobile systems being developed within the ITU's IMT-2000 framework The coverage will be provided by a combination of cell sizes ranging from 'in building' Pico Cells to Global Cells provided by satellite, giving service to the remote regions of the world created a platform to converge the worlds of speech, data services and the Internet to create a global market for mobile multimedia. UMTS is designed to increase a subscribers data rates and 55 system capacity.
Technical Features:
Modulation Techniques used QPSK Multiple access technology used as CDMA Frequency reuse pattern : 1*1 (cell*sector) Maximum data rates supported: 384kbps to 2 mbps Both packect switch and circuit switch are supported
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>for fully fledged UMTS incorporating Video on Demand features, one base station needs to be set up every 11.5 km (0.620.93 mi). While this is economically feasible in urban areas, it is infeasible in less populated suburban and rural areas. >Requires huge frequency spectrum
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RNS consists of RNC (Radio network Controller) and Node B(part of User Equipment and Base station)
The UMTS terrestrial Radio interface(UTRA) frequency duplex(FDD) mode is the W-CDMA radio interface of the UMTS. Carrier frequency is defined by the UTRA absolute radio frequency channel number(UARFCN).
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Physical Channels
there are two basic types of physical channels. # Dedicated Channels-These are used by UEs for the duration of the call.There are two Dedicated channels>PCCH-Dedicated physical control channel carries physical layer control information >DPDCH-Dedicated physical data channel transports the user traffic. #Common channels-these are used to carry information to the UEs within a cell and are used by the UEs to access the network. Common channels are of two types: Common channels are of two types: 1. Down link common channels 62 2. Uplink common channels
CPICH-Common Pilot Channel provides a common demodulation reference over all or part of a cell. P-CCPCH-Primary common control physical channel caries general network information. S-CCPCH-Secondary common control physical channel is used for paging and packet data
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PRACH-Physical Random Access Channels used by UEs initially to access the network PC-PCH-Physical Common Packet Channel allows bursts of data to be transferred from UEs to the network.CPCH is typically used for short,infrequent burst of data where as dedicated channels are more suited to long burst.
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and are 2 separate ITU approved 3G standards >cdma2000 were developed to be backward compatible with cdmaOne but UMTS phones are not meant to be backward compatible with GSM systems. >Cdma2000 is easy to implement because operators do not need new frequencies but implementation of UMTS is very difficult because of its new requirement of wide range of frequency and new 66 implementation of the radio access network.
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