Hard Numbers and Experts' Insights on Migration to Evolved 3G and 4G Wireless Technology

Publication Date	October 2005
Publisher	Datacomm Research
Product Type	Report
Pages	52
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	DCR00002

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Summary

This report presents data showing that 3G networks alone will be unable to meet burgeoning demand from enterprises and consumers for wireless information and content. It quantifies the performance of 3G, evolved 3G, and WiMAX networks. The report also shows the expected gains from new techniques such as smart antennas and MIMO. Thoroughly updated in Q4 of 2005, the report explains why a combination of wireless local area and wide area networks is necessary to achieve the next level of market growth.

Report Author:
Peter Rysavy, President, Rysavy Research

Panel of Experts:
Dr. Greg Raleigh, CEO of Airgo Networks
Charlie Martin, Director of Advanced Wireless Technologies, Nortel Networks
Dr. Roberto Padovani, Chief Technology Officer, Qualcomm
Dr. Paul Mankiewich, Chief Architect and Chief Technology Officer of Lucent
Dr. Andrew Viterbi, President of Viterbi Group LLC
Dr. Sayed-Amr (Sisso) El-Hamamsy, CEO of Wi-LAN

Content

Executive Summary
Introduction
Technology Evolution 3G TO 4G
CDMA, OFDM AND MIMO
- OFDM
- OFDM Compared to CDMA
- MIMO
- Smart Antenna Systems
- Platform Evolution and Industry Adoption
WiMAX Versus 3g
Blended Air Interfaces
Expert Insights
- Airgo Networks, Dr. Greg Raleigh
- Lucent, Dr. Paul Mankiewich
- Nortel, Charlie Martin
- Qualcomm, Dr. Roberto Padovani
- Viterbi Group, Dr. Andrew Viterbi
- Wi-LAN, Dr. Sisso Sayed-Amr El-Hamamsy
Performance Comparison
- Throughput Comparison
- Latency Comparison
Spectral Efficiency Comparison
- Summary and Comparison
- Methodology to Calculate Spectral Efficiency
- Spectral Efficiency Techniques
- Competitive Discussion of Spectral Efficiency
- GSM Family Spectral Efficiency Discussion
- CDMA 2000 Family Spectral Efficiency Discussion
- IEEE 802.16e Spectral Efficiency Discussion
- IEEE 802.20
- Flash OFDM
Cell Density Comparison
- Cell Size Summary
- Cells for Coverage Area
- GSM Family Cell Coverage Discussion
- CDMA2000 Family Cell Coverage Discussion
- IEEE 802.16 Family Cell Coverage Discussion
- IEEE 802.20
Cell Capacity Limits
- Maximum Number of Users
- Methodology Used for Typical Users
- Summary Table
References
List of Figures
- Figure 1: Some Technology Evolution Paths to 4G
- Figure 2: OFDM Frequency Spacing That Minimizes Interference Between Tones
- Figure 3: Multiple Communications Paths in a MIMO System
- Figure 4: MIMO Implementation Complexity: OFDM versus CDMA
- Figure 5: Scenario for Industry Growth, Technology Life Cycles and Investment
- Figure 6: Different Networks Offer Different Coverage Areas
- Figure 7: Latency Comparison (WiMAX Latency Data Not Available)
- Figure 8: Comparison of 1xEV-DO and UMTS Spectrum Usage
- Figure 9: 1/3 Reuse Pattern
List of Tables
- Table 1: Pros and Cons of CDMA, OFDM and MIMO
- Table 2: Best Usages of Different Technologies
- Table 3: Throughput Comparison
- Table 4: Summary and Comparison of Spectral Efficiency, Per Sector, in 10 MHz
- Table 5: Mechanisms for Improving Spectral Efficiency
- Table 6: Raw Capacity of the IEEE 802.16 Radio Channel (Mbps)
- Table 7: Cell Size for Different Technologies
- Table 8: Input Assumptions Users
- Table 9: Users Served Per Sector in 10 MHz for Different Technologies