Microwave Link Engineering For Telecom Transmission

Microwave Link Communication & Components, Network Topologies, Antennas, Link Planning and Design, Frequency Planning
What you'll learn

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Understand microwave communication systems, including IDU, ODU, antennas, modulation, capacity, and adaptive modulation.
Compare 1+0, 1+1, hot-standby, cold-standby, diversity, and 2+0 CCDP microwave link configurations.
Identify microwave network topologies and elements, including chain, ring, star, tree, terminal, and relay stations.
Line-of-Sight (LOS) and path-profile analysis for microwave links.
Evaluate Fresnel zone clearance and K-factor effects on microwave link paths.
Understand the key engineering steps involved in planning reliable microwave links for telecom transmission.
Understand complete microwave link budget process, including antenna gain, EIRP, FSPL, losses, and fade margin
Apply frequency and channel planning principles, including the HI/LO channel planning rule.
Requirements

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Basic understanding of telecommunications
Principles of wireless communications
Description

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In the rapidly evolving world of telecommunications, microwave links remain the backbone of critical infrastructure, connecting cell towers, enterprises, and core networks. For telecom and RF professionals, understanding how microwave links are designed, configured, and planned is an essential skill.
This comprehensive course will take you on a deep dive into the world of microwave transmission. Starting from the basic physics of radio waves, you will journey through the entire lifecycle of a microwave project-from understanding the hardware components inside the Indoor and Outdoor Units (IDU/ODU) to mastering the complex calculations of link budget planning.
You will learn the "why" and "how" behind network topologies, frequency selection, and redundancy configurations. By the end of this course, you will not only understand the theory but will be ready to apply your knowledge to real-world network planning scenarios.
Whether you are atelecom engineer, RF engineer, network planner, field engineer, engineering student, or IT professional looking to expand into telecommunications, this course provides a practical foundation for understanding microwave link engineering and telecom transmission. Here is the outline of the course
Section 1: Introduction
What Is a Microwave Communication Link?
Radio-Wave Propagation Modes
Why Use Microwave Communication Links?
Section 2: Components of a Microwave Communication System
Main Components of a Microwave Communication System
Why Are the IDU and ODU Separated?
Functions of the Indoor Unit (IDU)
Functions of the Outdoor Unit (ODU)
Parabolic Dish Antennas
Parabolic Antenna Gain
Modulation and Link Capacity
Adaptive Modulation and Its Benefits
Section 3: Microwave Link Configurations
Introduction to Microwave Link Configurations
1+0 Configuration
1+1 Configuration
1+1 Hot-Standby Configuration
1+1 Cold-Standby Configuration
1+1 Diversity Configuration
Frequency Diversity
Space Diversity
Polarization Diversity
2+0 Configuration Using Co-Channel Dual Polarization (CCDP)
Section 4: Microwave Frequency Bands and Channel Plans
Principles of Microwave Frequency-Band Selection
RF Channel Configuration Concepts
Example: 15 GHz Channel Arrangement
Section 5: Microwave Network Topologies
Chain (Cascade) Topology
Ring Topology
Star Topology
Tree Topology
Section 6: Microwave Network Elements
Types of Microwave Network Elements: Terminal and Relay Stations
Types of Microwave Network Elements: Pivotal and Add/Drop Relay Stations
Passive Relay Stations
Active Relay Stations
Microwave Antenna Adjustment Procedure
Section 7: Microwave Link Planning Process
Define Microwave Link Requirements

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and Gather Site Information
Path Profile and Line-of-Sight (LOS) Analysis
Fresnel Zone Clearance Analysis
Fresnel Zone Clearance Analysis with the K-Factor
Frequency, Bandwidth, and Modulation Selection
Link Budget Design
Transmit Power and Cable Loss
Parabolic Antenna Gain
Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP)
Free-Space Path Loss (FSPL)
Other Fixed Losses
Complete Link Budget Calculation
Fade Margin
Frequency Planning for Microwave Links
HI/LO Channel Planning Rule
Channel Planning Example
Applying the HI/LO Channel Planning Rule in a Ring Configuration
Who this course is for

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Telecom engineers and RF engineers working with microwave transmission systems.
Network planning and transmission engineers involved in microwave link design and deployment.
Field and installation engineers who want to understand microwave link configurations and planning
Engineering students and graduates interested in telecommunications and microwave communication
IT and telecom professionals looking to develop practical microwave link engineering skills
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