This new generation of the Atoll AFP module is the result of an R&D project launched by Forsk two years ago. It has been made available in version 2.1.2 of Atoll.

The new AFP module can fully exploit the enhanced GSM/GPRS/TDMA capabilities of Atoll 2.1. Its main features are the following:

-    support for multi-layered networks and concentric cells;

-    allocation of frequency hopping parameters (HSN, MAIO and MAL);

-    user-definable constraints (separation, border restrictions, re-use pattern, etc.)

-    editable cost function based on a soft penalty approach.

-    frequency restrictions/constraints and quality indications at sub-cell level.

This new AFP module is based on the extended API (Application Programming Interface) that Forsk introduced with version 2.1 of Atoll. This API is now made available to Atoll users and third party developers and allows full integration of an external AFP module.