Objectives
After completing this course, the learner will be able to:
■ Identify the driving factors for 5G Advanced R19 enhancements
■ List and describe 5G advanced enhancements in 5G RAN
■ List and describe 5G advanced enhancements in 5G Core network
■ Describe the role of AI/ML in 5G R19
■ Describe the migration path toward 6G
Outline
1. Introduction to 5G Advanced Release 19
1.1 3GPP Evolution to 5G-Advanced R19
1.2 Timelines for standardization
1.3 Motivation and benefits of 5G-Advanced R19
1.4 5G-Advanced R19 Architecture
Exercise: Knowledge Check
2. 5G Advanced Enhancements to 5G Core
2.1 Indirect Network Sharing
2.2 Wireless Access Backhaul (WAB)
2.3 Energy Efficiency and Energy Savings
2.4 QoS Handling for Non-3GPP Devices
2.5 Integrated Sensing and Communications Architecture
2.6 Support for NR Femto Cells
2.7 Security Enhancements
Exercise: Knowledge Check
3. 5G Advanced Enhancements to 5G RAN
3.1 NR Air Interface Enhancements
3.2 MIMO Enhancements
3.3 Mobility Enhancements
3.4 AI/ML for NG RAN
3.5 Ambient IoT
3.6 Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC)
3.7 5G RAN architecture enhancements
Exercise: Knowledge Check
4. 5G Advanced New Use Cases
4.1 UAV Trajectory Tracking
4.2 5G NR Coverage Enhancements
4.3 5G Advanced Satellite Communications
4.4 5G Ambient IoT
4.5 5G Advanced WAB
Exercise: Knowledge Check
5. Moving Forward to 6G
5.1 IMT 2030 Requirements
5.2 Motivation and Use cases for 6G
Exercise: Knowledge Check