IIT Kanpur Hosts Training on 5G Standards and Indigenous Networks for DoT Officers

IIT Kanpur successfully conducted a three-day training "Design and Development of 5G, 5G+ Standards, and Indigenous 5G Network" for officers from India's Department of Telecommunications (DoT). Know details here

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) hosted a three-day training program on "Design and Development of 5G/5G+ Standards and Indigenous 5G Network" for officers from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India. Organized in collaboration with NTIPRIT and TEC, DoT, the program provided a comprehensive overview of 5G technology and its future advancements, with a special focus on the development of India's indigenous 5G network.

Over the three days, participants gained in-depth insights into the 5G physical layer, network architecture, and the intricate processes involved in transmitting data from the base station to user equipment. The program explored the nuances of establishing a 5G network connection, including coding, modulation, rate matching, and multiple antenna technologies.

The training program was spearheaded by Prof. Rohit Budhiraja from the Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Kanpur, whose research group has played a pivotal role in developing India's first indigenous 5G network, currently deployed on the institute's campus. This advanced technology has been successfully transferred to the TATA-Tejas network and the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT).

Emerging 5G+ Standard

A significant portion of the training focused on the emerging 5G+ standard, covering technologies such as Ambient IoT, AI/ML applications, and high-accuracy positioning systems. Participants were introduced to the inner workings of the 3GPP standardisation body and its working groups, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the future of wireless communication. In addition to theoretical sessions, participants visited the 5G lab at IIT Kanpur, where they conducted experiments on the live indigenous 5G network.

Prof. Rohit Budhiraja, the course organiser, said, "The training program provided a unique platform for DoT officers to gain first-hand knowledge of the indigenous 5G technology developed at IIT Kanpur and the ongoing efforts towards shaping the 5G+ standard. We are confident that this experience will equip them with the necessary expertise to contribute to the advancement of telecommunications in India."

The completion of this training program showcases the strong partnership between IIT Kanpur and the Department of Telecommunications. This collaboration is playing a vital role in shaping India's future in 5G and beyond.

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