LTE Hands‑On¶
Book Details¶
Authors:
Aravind Kilaru, KL University, Vijayawada
Prabhu Chandhar, Chandhar Research Labs Pvt Ltd, BaSig Wireless Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Edition: First Edition, 2024
Language: English
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Chandhar Research Press (Imprint of Chandhar Research Labs Pvt Ltd), India
ISBN: 978‑81‑982943‑9‑5
Abstract¶
“LTE Hands‑On” is a comprehensive laboratory manual designed to provide undergraduate and postgraduate students with a practical understanding of 4G LTE systems.
The book bridges theory and practice through step‑by‑step experiments covering the core aspects of LTE networks — from user equipment registration and PDN connectivity to advanced topics such as channel quality indicators, link adaptation, and network planning.
It emphasizes experiential learning using software‑defined radio (SDR) platforms and open‑source LTE implementations. Students gain exposure to control‑plane and user‑plane traffic flows in the Evolved Packet Core (EPC), visualization of LTE time–frequency domain signals, and live transmission of OFDM signals.
The book also provides in‑depth analysis of PSS, SSS, PBCH, cell reference signals, and FFT‑based frequency‑domain studies, enabling a strong understanding of LTE’s OFDM architecture.
By incorporating network design and path‑loss analysis across standard propagation environments (UMi, UMa, SMa, RMa), the book equips learners with a holistic view of LTE performance under real‑world conditions.
Table of Contents¶
- Enabling 4G mobile network and UE registration
- UE registration procedure in 4G LTE
- PDN connectivity procedure
- Control‑plane and user‑plane traffic analysis in EPC
- Visualization of LTE time and frequency domain signals
- Analysis of PSS, SSS, PBCH, and CRS
- Generation of synchronization signals
- CQI analysis and link adaptation
- Cell reference signal generation
- FFT‑based OFDM analysis
- Live OFDM signal transmission
- 4G network design and path‑loss analysis (UMi, UMa, SMa, RMa)