Source: RAYSPAN press release
RAYSPAN® Corporation, the world's only provider of metamaterial and advanced RF air interface solutions for wireless communications, today announced the availability of RAYSPAN® MTM-E™ solutions for long-term evolution (LTE). MTM-E™ is the only antenna solution that can support six or more bands operating from 698 MHz to 960 MHz in the low band and 1710-2170 MHz as well as 2.6 GHz in the high band without requiring any switching elements or matching circuits. MTM-E™ is the smallest LTE antenna platform available, meeting the requirements for portable LTE devices such as mobile phones, laptops, USB dongles, wireless routers and wireless modems. The RAYSPAN® MTM-E™ solution is the only antenna technology that offers integrated LTE, 3G, Bluetooth and GPS all from a single-feed antenna solution.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
LTE Devices to Come in All Shapes and Sizes
Source: PC World
The continued progress of LTE (Long-Term Evolution) was one of the biggest trends at Mobile World Congress this week. Besides modems, vendors showed netbooks and portable Wi-Fi hotspots that are compatible with LTE.
The continued progress of LTE (Long-Term Evolution) was one of the biggest trends at Mobile World Congress this week. Besides modems, vendors showed netbooks and portable Wi-Fi hotspots that are compatible with LTE.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Verizon: We're ready for IMS-based voice on LTE
Source: FierceWireless
Verizon Wireless Executive Vice President of Network Planning Bill Stone said the carrier has installed IP Multimedia Subsystem technology and is currently testing it on its 3G network. Specifically, Stone said Verizon "will deploy IMS VoIP as soon as we can after the introduction of LTE smartphones," though he declined to provide a timeframe.
Verizon Wireless Executive Vice President of Network Planning Bill Stone said the carrier has installed IP Multimedia Subsystem technology and is currently testing it on its 3G network. Specifically, Stone said Verizon "will deploy IMS VoIP as soon as we can after the introduction of LTE smartphones," though he declined to provide a timeframe.
Cox details LTE tests, but highlights limitations
Source: FierceWireless
Cable vendor Cox Communications tested LTE network technology on both its AWS and 700 MHz spectrum in Phoenix and San Diego, and has recorded peak speeds in the range of 25 Mbps. However, Stephen Bye, Cox's vice president of wireless services, described wireless as "complementary" to the MSO's wired network and explained that LTE will never handle the traffic loads that fully wired Internet users generate.
Cable vendor Cox Communications tested LTE network technology on both its AWS and 700 MHz spectrum in Phoenix and San Diego, and has recorded peak speeds in the range of 25 Mbps. However, Stephen Bye, Cox's vice president of wireless services, described wireless as "complementary" to the MSO's wired network and explained that LTE will never handle the traffic loads that fully wired Internet users generate.
AT&T Announces Plans to Open Innovation Centers to Spur Development of New-Generation Mobile and Wired Broadband Applications, Devices
Source: AT&T press release
Facilities to Support AT&T LTE Trials and Testing Beginning Later This Year.
Facilities to Support AT&T LTE Trials and Testing Beginning Later This Year.
True 4G specs to be released in March 2011 - 3GPP
Source: Total Telecom
Some operators and vendors may already have hijacked the term “4G” for their LTE and WiMAX services, but the specifications for “true” 4G services under the 3GPP umbrella will be published in March 2011 under Release 10, according to current targets.
Some operators and vendors may already have hijacked the term “4G” for their LTE and WiMAX services, but the specifications for “true” 4G services under the 3GPP umbrella will be published in March 2011 under Release 10, according to current targets.
Toshiba shows Satellite T130 with built-in LTE 4G
Source: electronista
Toshiba at the Mobile World Congress show this week showed off its Satellite T130 notebook PC with an integrated 4G LTE network module from Sony Ericsson. During demonstrations the PC-maker held at its booth, data download speeds of up to 16Mbps.
Toshiba at the Mobile World Congress show this week showed off its Satellite T130 notebook PC with an integrated 4G LTE network module from Sony Ericsson. During demonstrations the PC-maker held at its booth, data download speeds of up to 16Mbps.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
LTE brings complexity as well as simplicity
Source: Mobile Europe
Assurance and management gets more complicated.
Assurance and management gets more complicated.
Chip Makers See Big Ramp Up in LTE Activity, Heavy Reading Reports
Source: PR Newswire
LTE will be seen as a major growth driver for semiconductor companies over the next two to three years, says Heavy Reading 4G/LTE Insider.
LTE will be seen as a major growth driver for semiconductor companies over the next two to three years, says Heavy Reading 4G/LTE Insider.
Huawei Unveils World’s First Triple-mode LTE modem
Source: Huawei press release
Huawei today unveiled its latest innovation in mobile broadband terminal devices, the E398 modem, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The E398 is the world’s first triple-mode LTE modem compatible with all three major network standards: LTE, UMTS, and GSM.
Huawei today unveiled its latest innovation in mobile broadband terminal devices, the E398 modem, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The E398 is the world’s first triple-mode LTE modem compatible with all three major network standards: LTE, UMTS, and GSM.
Verizon Wireless Chooses Rohde & Schwarz To Provide Testing Solutions For The Certification Of LTE Devices
Source: Verizon Wireless press release
Verizon Wireless announced today that the company has selected Rohde & Schwarz as a provider of testing solutions for the certification of devices that will operate on the nationwide 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network Verizon Wireless is building on the Upper 700 MHz C-Block spectrum. Rohde & Schwarz will provide test platform solutions which include system simulators, channel simulators and software for automation. Any person or organization considering offering devices on the upcoming Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network can use these tools in preparation for device certification by independent labs.
Verizon Wireless announced today that the company has selected Rohde & Schwarz as a provider of testing solutions for the certification of devices that will operate on the nationwide 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network Verizon Wireless is building on the Upper 700 MHz C-Block spectrum. Rohde & Schwarz will provide test platform solutions which include system simulators, channel simulators and software for automation. Any person or organization considering offering devices on the upcoming Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network can use these tools in preparation for device certification by independent labs.
Alcatel-Lucent cooperates with Telecom Italia to enable new generation mobile network
Source: Alcatel-Lucent press release
Alcatel-Lucent today announced it has signed a cooperation agreement with Telecom Italia (TI) to engage in a new technology development program, including a trial of 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) wireless broadband technology. The joint program aims to assess the evolution of mobile radio access network, in order to prepare Telecom Italia to offer its customers a wider range of next-generation services, by optimising investments.
Alcatel-Lucent today announced it has signed a cooperation agreement with Telecom Italia (TI) to engage in a new technology development program, including a trial of 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) wireless broadband technology. The joint program aims to assess the evolution of mobile radio access network, in order to prepare Telecom Italia to offer its customers a wider range of next-generation services, by optimising investments.
CSL trials LTE using SDR base stations
Source: Mobile Europe
CSL, the largest GSM operator in Hong Kong in terms of subscribers and revenue, announced at MWC 2010 that it has 20 active and fully operational LTE cell sites rolled out in Hong Kong using SDR (software-defined radio) base stations supplied by ZTE.
CSL, the largest GSM operator in Hong Kong in terms of subscribers and revenue, announced at MWC 2010 that it has 20 active and fully operational LTE cell sites rolled out in Hong Kong using SDR (software-defined radio) base stations supplied by ZTE.
Tektronix Communications Extends Mobile Monitoring Capability for LTE Networks
Source: PR Newswire
Integrated Network Intelligence Solution, Based on Iris Suite of Products, Provides Network and Service Visibility for LTE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) Networks.
Integrated Network Intelligence Solution, Based on Iris Suite of Products, Provides Network and Service Visibility for LTE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) Networks.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
MWC Announcements & News (Feb. 15/16)
* Juniper takes on 4G without Ericsson
* Mavenir Enables One Voice and Messaging over LTE
* Altair Semiconductor and ZTE Announce LTE Cooperation
* Aricent and Wintegra Collaborate to Expedite LTE Infrastructure Deployments
* NEC Develops World's First 3D Simulator for LTE SON
* SkyCross Expands its iMAT® Antenna Offering for LTE
* New Motorola Base Station Developments Combine Next-Generation LTE Capabilities with GSM/E-EDGE Efficiency Enhancements
* Alcatel-Lucent and Sequans collaborate on LTE solutions
* Cavium Networks Introduces Comprehensive, Market Leading LTE eNodeB and Packet Core Solutions using OCTEON at 2010 Mobile World Congress
* AIRCOM International Launches LTE Fast Track Service at Mobile World Congress
* Powerwave Announces New Solutions for European 2600 MHz LTE 4G Network Build Out
* HelloSoft Announces the Availability of Its VoIP Solution for LTE Devices
* China Telecom, KDDI and Verizon Wireless Join the GSMA as Mobile Operators around the World Commit to LTE
* Mavenir Enables One Voice and Messaging over LTE
* Altair Semiconductor and ZTE Announce LTE Cooperation
* Aricent and Wintegra Collaborate to Expedite LTE Infrastructure Deployments
* NEC Develops World's First 3D Simulator for LTE SON
* SkyCross Expands its iMAT® Antenna Offering for LTE
* New Motorola Base Station Developments Combine Next-Generation LTE Capabilities with GSM/E-EDGE Efficiency Enhancements
* Alcatel-Lucent and Sequans collaborate on LTE solutions
* Cavium Networks Introduces Comprehensive, Market Leading LTE eNodeB and Packet Core Solutions using OCTEON at 2010 Mobile World Congress
* AIRCOM International Launches LTE Fast Track Service at Mobile World Congress
* Powerwave Announces New Solutions for European 2600 MHz LTE 4G Network Build Out
* HelloSoft Announces the Availability of Its VoIP Solution for LTE Devices
* China Telecom, KDDI and Verizon Wireless Join the GSMA as Mobile Operators around the World Commit to LTE
Anite Delivers First-to-Market TD-LTE Protocol Test Solutions for Mobile Devices
Source: PR Newswire
Anite, a global leader in testing technology for the wireless industry, today announced the industry's first protocol test solution for TD-LTE devices. The Anite solution is already helping to push forward pioneering implementations of TD-LTE. 4G chip maker Sequans Communications is utilising Anite's Development Toolset to test the chips and USB dongles for the first trial TD-LTE (Long Term Evolution for TDD spectrum) network at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai.
Anite, a global leader in testing technology for the wireless industry, today announced the industry's first protocol test solution for TD-LTE devices. The Anite solution is already helping to push forward pioneering implementations of TD-LTE. 4G chip maker Sequans Communications is utilising Anite's Development Toolset to test the chips and USB dongles for the first trial TD-LTE (Long Term Evolution for TDD spectrum) network at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai.
GSMA Leads Mobile Industry Towards a Single, Global Solution for Voice over LTE
Soure: GSMA press release
The GSMA today announced it has adopted the work of the One Voice Initiative* to drive the global mobile industry towards a standard way of delivering voice and messaging services for Long-Term Evolution (LTE). The GSMA’s Voice over LTE (VoLTE) initiative has the backing of more than 40 organisations from across the mobile ecosystem, including many of the world’s leading mobile operators, handset manufacturers and equipment vendors, all of whom support the principle of a single, IMS-based voice solution for next-generation Mobile Broadband networks. The GSMA will also lead the development of the specifications that will enable interconnection and international roaming between LTE networks, and will complete that work by Q1 2011.
The GSMA today announced it has adopted the work of the One Voice Initiative* to drive the global mobile industry towards a standard way of delivering voice and messaging services for Long-Term Evolution (LTE). The GSMA’s Voice over LTE (VoLTE) initiative has the backing of more than 40 organisations from across the mobile ecosystem, including many of the world’s leading mobile operators, handset manufacturers and equipment vendors, all of whom support the principle of a single, IMS-based voice solution for next-generation Mobile Broadband networks. The GSMA will also lead the development of the specifications that will enable interconnection and international roaming between LTE networks, and will complete that work by Q1 2011.
Ericsson: Live demo of LTE/4G with speeds of 1 Gb/second
Source: Ericsson press release
At the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Ericsson set a world record by showcasing LTE/4G with a speed of 1 gigabit per second in the downlink.
At the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Ericsson set a world record by showcasing LTE/4G with a speed of 1 gigabit per second in the downlink.
Huawei Demonstrates LTE-Advanced Technologies with Record Data Rate of 600Mb/s
Source: Huawei press release
Huawei, a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, today demonstrated data download speeds of up to 600Mb/s using its latest LTE-Advanced system at GSMA Mobile World Congress 2010. The record speeds, which are 20 times faster than existing commercial 3G networks, is expected to revolutionize user experience by meeting bandwidth requirements of data heavy applications, such as being able to transmit a 4GB DVD movie in less than one minute.
Huawei, a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, today demonstrated data download speeds of up to 600Mb/s using its latest LTE-Advanced system at GSMA Mobile World Congress 2010. The record speeds, which are 20 times faster than existing commercial 3G networks, is expected to revolutionize user experience by meeting bandwidth requirements of data heavy applications, such as being able to transmit a 4GB DVD movie in less than one minute.
Verizon on Track for LTE in 2010
Source: Light Reading
Mobile World Congress -- Verizon Wireless says it is on track with its plans to launch commercial Long Term Evolution (LTE) services this year.
Mobile World Congress -- Verizon Wireless says it is on track with its plans to launch commercial Long Term Evolution (LTE) services this year.
Orange and Alcatel-Lucent successfully complete the first phase of Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile broadband technology trial with a live network in
Source: Alcatel-Lucent press release
Together with Alcatel-Lucent, Orange has successfully completed the first phase of its trial of Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile broadband technology with a live network in France. This trial enabled Orange to develop hands-on insights into the capabilities of LTE technology and evaluate how it performs in a real, live network environment. Following the trial’s first phase, Orange is evaluating the introduction of new multimedia applications over an LTE mobile network, such as voice over IP (VoIP) steered by IMS and streaming video. This is part of Orange’s on going work towards preparing for a timely implementation of LTE in support of customer demand.
Together with Alcatel-Lucent, Orange has successfully completed the first phase of its trial of Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile broadband technology with a live network in France. This trial enabled Orange to develop hands-on insights into the capabilities of LTE technology and evaluate how it performs in a real, live network environment. Following the trial’s first phase, Orange is evaluating the introduction of new multimedia applications over an LTE mobile network, such as voice over IP (VoIP) steered by IMS and streaming video. This is part of Orange’s on going work towards preparing for a timely implementation of LTE in support of customer demand.
Alcatel-Lucent achieves record speeds on World Expo China 2010 TD-LTE network
Source: Alcatel-Lucent press release
Alcatel-Lucent today announced it has successfully achieved record speed rates on China Mobile’s TD-LTE (time division duplex - long term evolution) trial network - which is being installed to support the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai. During extensive tests, peak rates of more than 80Mbps downstream were realized by the team from Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell, Alcatel-Lucent’s flagship company in China.The World Expo 2010, which will open on May 1st with 70 million expected visitors, will provide a unique venue for all countries to demonstrate latest technological advances.
Alcatel-Lucent today announced it has successfully achieved record speed rates on China Mobile’s TD-LTE (time division duplex - long term evolution) trial network - which is being installed to support the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai. During extensive tests, peak rates of more than 80Mbps downstream were realized by the team from Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell, Alcatel-Lucent’s flagship company in China.The World Expo 2010, which will open on May 1st with 70 million expected visitors, will provide a unique venue for all countries to demonstrate latest technological advances.
Zain Saudi Arabia and Motorola Sign Contract for the First LTE Network Deployment in Saudi Arabia
Source: Motorola press release
The Networks business of Motorola, Inc. today signed a contract with Zain Saudi Arabia to deploy the first Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in the Kingdom. Motorola will be deploying the largest LTE network for Zain in the capital city, Riyadh and will provide an end-to-end LTE solution including radio access network (RAN), evolved packet core (EPC), devices and optimization and integration services. Deployment will begin in the second quarter enabling Zain to offer high-speed mobile broadband services to its customers.
The Networks business of Motorola, Inc. today signed a contract with Zain Saudi Arabia to deploy the first Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in the Kingdom. Motorola will be deploying the largest LTE network for Zain in the capital city, Riyadh and will provide an end-to-end LTE solution including radio access network (RAN), evolved packet core (EPC), devices and optimization and integration services. Deployment will begin in the second quarter enabling Zain to offer high-speed mobile broadband services to its customers.
Imec, Renesas and M4S report a single-chip reconfigurable multi-standard wireless transceiver in 40nm CMOS
Source: imec press release
At International Solid State Circuit Conference, imec and its research partners Renesas Technology Corp. and M4S presented a complete transceiver with RF, baseband and data converter circuits in 40nm low-power CMOS. The fully reconfigurable transceiver is compatible with various wireless standards and applications, including the upcoming mobile broadband 3GPP-LTE standard.
At International Solid State Circuit Conference, imec and its research partners Renesas Technology Corp. and M4S presented a complete transceiver with RF, baseband and data converter circuits in 40nm low-power CMOS. The fully reconfigurable transceiver is compatible with various wireless standards and applications, including the upcoming mobile broadband 3GPP-LTE standard.
Friday, February 12, 2010
M1 successfully completes 100 Mbps data call on trial LTE network
Source: Nokia Siemens Networks press release
MobileOne (M1), the leading mobile operator in Singapore, has today successfully completed a 100 Mbps data call on its Long Term Evolution (LTE) trial network. This makes it the first South Asian operator to achieve this milestone on commercial LTE hardware and software. The call was made at M1’s flagship store in Singapore, where the operator is trialing and showcasing applications over LTE together with its partner Nokia Siemens Networks.
MobileOne (M1), the leading mobile operator in Singapore, has today successfully completed a 100 Mbps data call on its Long Term Evolution (LTE) trial network. This makes it the first South Asian operator to achieve this milestone on commercial LTE hardware and software. The call was made at M1’s flagship store in Singapore, where the operator is trialing and showcasing applications over LTE together with its partner Nokia Siemens Networks.
MWC: Beceem looking to play with the big boys in LTE
Source: ConnectedPlanet
No longer satisfied with WiMax alone, Beceem Communications has fallen under the allure of long-term evolution. The WiMax chipset maker is set to announce its first LTE product at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next week, hoping to transplant its success in one 4G technology to another.
No longer satisfied with WiMax alone, Beceem Communications has fallen under the allure of long-term evolution. The WiMax chipset maker is set to announce its first LTE product at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next week, hoping to transplant its success in one 4G technology to another.
PCTEL Announces Portfolio Expansion of LTE Scanning Receivers
Source: PCTEL press release
PCTEL, Inc., a leader in propagation and wireless network optimization solutions, announced today the availability of PCTEL's new range of enhanced, high performance SeeGull(R) EX scanning receivers for LTE networks.
PCTEL, Inc., a leader in propagation and wireless network optimization solutions, announced today the availability of PCTEL's new range of enhanced, high performance SeeGull(R) EX scanning receivers for LTE networks.
First validated test cases for LTE Certification approved by GCF
Source: GCF press release
The first test cases required for an LTE device certification scheme have been validated and approved by GCF, the Global Certification Forum.
The first test cases required for an LTE device certification scheme have been validated and approved by GCF, the Global Certification Forum.
Qualcomm Demonstrates the Evolution of Wireless, Mobile Computing, Applications and Services at GSMA Mobile World Congress 2010
Source: Qualcomm press release
Qualcomm Incorporated, a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, today announced that it will showcase some of the most advanced innovations in the wireless space, transforming the way individuals and communities live, learn, work and play during the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2010 (Booth 8B53, Hall 8), Feb. 15-18 in Barcelona. The Company’s demonstrations will feature next-generation mobile technologies and services designed to drive wireless growth and develop new markets, new segments and new business models. Highlights of the exhibit include LTE, LTE Advanced, dual-carrier HSPA+, Brew Mobile Platform™, devices based on the Snapdragon™ mobile computing platform and FLO™ mobile broadcast technology, Plaza Mobile Internet™ and Plaza Retail™.
Qualcomm Incorporated, a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, today announced that it will showcase some of the most advanced innovations in the wireless space, transforming the way individuals and communities live, learn, work and play during the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2010 (Booth 8B53, Hall 8), Feb. 15-18 in Barcelona. The Company’s demonstrations will feature next-generation mobile technologies and services designed to drive wireless growth and develop new markets, new segments and new business models. Highlights of the exhibit include LTE, LTE Advanced, dual-carrier HSPA+, Brew Mobile Platform™, devices based on the Snapdragon™ mobile computing platform and FLO™ mobile broadcast technology, Plaza Mobile Internet™ and Plaza Retail™.
CEVA's New LTE Software Library Accelerates 4G Modem Development
Source: CEVA press release
CEVA, Inc., the leading licensor of silicon intellectual property (SIP) platform solutions and DSP cores, today announced the availability of CEVA LTE-Lib™, a highly optimized, comprehensive LTE software library for the CEVA-XC family of communication processors. Developed in cooperation with leading LTE vendors, CEVA-XC licensees can leverage this LTE library to significantly reduce development costs and time-to-market for their LTE software modem designs.
CEVA, Inc., the leading licensor of silicon intellectual property (SIP) platform solutions and DSP cores, today announced the availability of CEVA LTE-Lib™, a highly optimized, comprehensive LTE software library for the CEVA-XC family of communication processors. Developed in cooperation with leading LTE vendors, CEVA-XC licensees can leverage this LTE library to significantly reduce development costs and time-to-market for their LTE software modem designs.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
JDSU to Acquire Network Solutions Test Business from Agilent
Source: JDSU press release
JDSU today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Network Solutions communications test business of Agilent, including the unit’s innovative Long Term Evolution (LTE), or 4G, network verification and deployment products, for $165 million in cash. The parties expect to close the transaction, which is subject to receipt of customary regulatory approvals, in the June calendar quarter 2010.
JDSU today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Network Solutions communications test business of Agilent, including the unit’s innovative Long Term Evolution (LTE), or 4G, network verification and deployment products, for $165 million in cash. The parties expect to close the transaction, which is subject to receipt of customary regulatory approvals, in the June calendar quarter 2010.
Athena Delivers Powerful 3GPP Multi-Radix FFT Processor Core
Source: The Athena Group press release
The Athena Group, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance, low-power signal processing technology, today announced the general availability of its multi-radix FFT core for LTE and other OFDM-based wireless communications. The PFFT-M for LTE delivers the throughput needed for basestation LTE downlink OFDMA as well as the flexibility to handle the complexity of LTE uplink SC-FDMA in a single core.
The Athena Group, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance, low-power signal processing technology, today announced the general availability of its multi-radix FFT core for LTE and other OFDM-based wireless communications. The PFFT-M for LTE delivers the throughput needed for basestation LTE downlink OFDMA as well as the flexibility to handle the complexity of LTE uplink SC-FDMA in a single core.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
AT&T Selects LTE Equipment Suppliers
Source: AT&T press release
AT&T Inc. today announced the selection of Alcatel-Lucent and Ericsson as equipment suppliers for the planned deployment of its higher-speed LTE mobile broadband network.
AT&T Inc. today announced the selection of Alcatel-Lucent and Ericsson as equipment suppliers for the planned deployment of its higher-speed LTE mobile broadband network.
Pulse Introduces an Industrialized LTE Antenna that Adjusts to 7 Bands
Source: Pulse press release
Pulse, a Technitrol Company, a worldwide leader in electronic component and subassembly design and manufacturing, introduces the first long-term evolution (LTE) antenna that can adjust to 7 bands: LTE 700, 850, 900, 1800, 1900, 2100, and 2600 megahertz (MHz)Built on the smallest LTE antenna platform available. The antenna is for use in small portable LTE devices such as mobile phones, wireless routers, and wireless modems. The antenna was designed to meet future demands for world phones with truly global roaming that also work seamlessly in LTE multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) networks while providing normal WCDMA, CDMA, and GSM access.
Pulse, a Technitrol Company, a worldwide leader in electronic component and subassembly design and manufacturing, introduces the first long-term evolution (LTE) antenna that can adjust to 7 bands: LTE 700, 850, 900, 1800, 1900, 2100, and 2600 megahertz (MHz)Built on the smallest LTE antenna platform available. The antenna is for use in small portable LTE devices such as mobile phones, wireless routers, and wireless modems. The antenna was designed to meet future demands for world phones with truly global roaming that also work seamlessly in LTE multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) networks while providing normal WCDMA, CDMA, and GSM access.
Roke Launches Smart Technology for LTE Base Stations
Source: Roke press release
Roke Manor Research Ltd (Roke) today launches its LTE MAC Scheduler for base stations. Vendors developing Long Term Evolution (LTE) equipment can integrate Roke's smart technology to optimise network performance, enhance user experience and reduce service delivery costs for mobile network operators.
Roke Manor Research Ltd (Roke) today launches its LTE MAC Scheduler for base stations. Vendors developing Long Term Evolution (LTE) equipment can integrate Roke's smart technology to optimise network performance, enhance user experience and reduce service delivery costs for mobile network operators.
ZTE to Launch IMS 6.0 Solution for LTE Network Advancement
Source: ZTE press release
ZTE Corporation (“ZTE”), a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, today announced the launch of its new generation IMS 6.0 solution designed to fully meet the requirements and needs of current network transformation for 4G in mobile and fixed fields. IMS 6.0 was designed in large part based on operator feedback and needs to meet the growing service demands of today’s telecom market.
ZTE Corporation (“ZTE”), a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, today announced the launch of its new generation IMS 6.0 solution designed to fully meet the requirements and needs of current network transformation for 4G in mobile and fixed fields. IMS 6.0 was designed in large part based on operator feedback and needs to meet the growing service demands of today’s telecom market.
Aeroflex Introduces LTE Signal Fading Simulator for Affordable, Repeatable, Reliable Profiling of Mobile Handsets
Source: Aeroflex press release
To speed up real-world testing of mobile handsets for LTE networks ahead of network deployment, Aeroflex is introducing the first one-box test system for cell phone signal fading simulation. Integrated within the 7100 Series digital radio test set, the new fading simulator option offers RF engineers an inexpensive and reliable baseband tool for signal fading profiling, a requirement for LTE (Long Term Evolution) certification.
To speed up real-world testing of mobile handsets for LTE networks ahead of network deployment, Aeroflex is introducing the first one-box test system for cell phone signal fading simulation. Integrated within the 7100 Series digital radio test set, the new fading simulator option offers RF engineers an inexpensive and reliable baseband tool for signal fading profiling, a requirement for LTE (Long Term Evolution) certification.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Novatel Wireless Announces First Successful 4G LTE Data Transmission
Source: Novatel Wireless press release
Novatel Wireless, a leading provider of wireless broadband solutions, today announced that it has successfully completed the first data transmission call using Long Term Evolution (LTE) 4G technology. LTE provides high data rates of up to 100Mbps on the uplink and 50 Mbps on the downlink and an enhanced user experience by leveraging new, wider bandwidth spectrum. Many operators are already planning to overlay LTE on their 3G networks to augment data capacity. Novatel Wireless is working with operators and plans to launch commercial data devices in late 2010.
Novatel Wireless, a leading provider of wireless broadband solutions, today announced that it has successfully completed the first data transmission call using Long Term Evolution (LTE) 4G technology. LTE provides high data rates of up to 100Mbps on the uplink and 50 Mbps on the downlink and an enhanced user experience by leveraging new, wider bandwidth spectrum. Many operators are already planning to overlay LTE on their 3G networks to augment data capacity. Novatel Wireless is working with operators and plans to launch commercial data devices in late 2010.
Tensilica Introduces Second Generation ConnX BaseBand Engine DSP for Demanding Algorithms for LTE/4G Wireless Handsets and Base Stations
Source: Tensilica press release
Tensilica, Inc. today introduced ConnX BBE16, its second generation baseband engine for LTE (long-term evolution) and 4G baseband SOC (system-on-chip) designs. ConnX BBE16's 16-way MAC (multiply accumulator) architecture is optimized for the most demanding wireless DSP (digital signal processing) tasks, including OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing) algorithms and FFT (Fast Fourier Transform), FIR (Finite Impulse Response), IIR (Infinite Impulse Response), and matrix computation. It is fully optimized for size and power-sensitive applications, and provides up to three times the performance of the original ConnX BBE on some of these critical algorithms. This architecture is particularly suited for system-on-chip (SOC) designs for programmable radio handsets, low-cost femto-cell and pico-cell base stations, micro and macro base stations, digital media broadcast receivers, and multi-format mobile DTV (digital television) demodulation.
Tensilica, Inc. today introduced ConnX BBE16, its second generation baseband engine for LTE (long-term evolution) and 4G baseband SOC (system-on-chip) designs. ConnX BBE16's 16-way MAC (multiply accumulator) architecture is optimized for the most demanding wireless DSP (digital signal processing) tasks, including OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing) algorithms and FFT (Fast Fourier Transform), FIR (Finite Impulse Response), IIR (Infinite Impulse Response), and matrix computation. It is fully optimized for size and power-sensitive applications, and provides up to three times the performance of the original ConnX BBE on some of these critical algorithms. This architecture is particularly suited for system-on-chip (SOC) designs for programmable radio handsets, low-cost femto-cell and pico-cell base stations, micro and macro base stations, digital media broadcast receivers, and multi-format mobile DTV (digital television) demodulation.
Tensilica Introduces ConnX Atlas Reference Architecture for LTE
Source: Tensilica press release
Tensilica, Inc. today introduced its ConnX Atlas LTE (Long-Term Evolution) reference platform, a heterogeneous seven-core reference architecture for a complete multi-standard programmable radio for advanced mobile devices. Atlas is designed to support the 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project) LTE standard, as well as other complementary standards such as HSPA+ (Evolved High-Speed Packet Access), in a single platform. No additional hardwired hardware blocks are required, even for the computationally complex turbo decoder at 154 Mbps downstream data rates.
Tensilica, Inc. today introduced its ConnX Atlas LTE (Long-Term Evolution) reference platform, a heterogeneous seven-core reference architecture for a complete multi-standard programmable radio for advanced mobile devices. Atlas is designed to support the 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project) LTE standard, as well as other complementary standards such as HSPA+ (Evolved High-Speed Packet Access), in a single platform. No additional hardwired hardware blocks are required, even for the computationally complex turbo decoder at 154 Mbps downstream data rates.
EXFO Announces Service Assurance Solution for Wireless LTE Networks
Source: EXFO press release
EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. announced today that their award-winning Brix System for network service assurance will now support active and passive monitoring for wireless networks utilizing long-term evolution (LTE) standards. Built on a distributed and scalable architecture, the LTE monitoring solution focuses on end-to-end QoS and QoE monitoring enabling service providers to monitor their LTE network at multiple service delivery layers including control plane, data plane and service plane. By combining this proven service assurance solution with EXFO’s extensive portfolio of equipment, EXFO can now offer a unique, single-source solution that can help service providers improve their quality of service while reducing their capital and operational expenses.
EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. announced today that their award-winning Brix System for network service assurance will now support active and passive monitoring for wireless networks utilizing long-term evolution (LTE) standards. Built on a distributed and scalable architecture, the LTE monitoring solution focuses on end-to-end QoS and QoE monitoring enabling service providers to monitor their LTE network at multiple service delivery layers including control plane, data plane and service plane. By combining this proven service assurance solution with EXFO’s extensive portfolio of equipment, EXFO can now offer a unique, single-source solution that can help service providers improve their quality of service while reducing their capital and operational expenses.
Mobile World Congress LTE Demo Announcements
Friday, February 5, 2010
Technical Papers on LTE-Advanced in Feb. 2010 issue of IEEE Communications Magazine
The list of the papers are as follows:
* Cooperative MIMO Channel Models: A Survey - The authors provide an overview of the state of the art in cooperative MIMO channel modeling. Cheng-Xiang Wang and Xuemin Hong, Heriot-Watt University; Xiaohu Ge, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Xiang Cheng, Heriot-Watt University; Gong Zhang, Huawei Technologies Company Ltd.; John Thompson, The University of Edinburgh
* Carrier Aggregation for LTE-Advanced Mobile Communication Systems - The authors review continuous and non-continuous CA techniques, and present two data aggregation schemes in the physical and medium access control layers. Guangxiang Yuan, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications and University College London; Xiang Zhang and Wenbo Wang, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications; Yang Yang, University College London and Chinese Academy of Sciences
* Self-Configuration and Self-Optimization for LTE Networks - The authors introduce the market and technological perspectives for SONs, and then they focus on the self-configuration procedure. Honglin Hu and Jian Zhang, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Xiaoying Zheng, Chinese Academy of Sciences and Southeast University; Yang Yang, Chinese Academy of Sciences and University College London; Ping Wu, Uppsala University
* Quality-Driven Cross-Layer Optimized Video Delivery over LTE - The authors present a new QoS-aware LTE OFDMA scheduling algorithm for wireless real-time video delivery over the downlink of LTE cellular networks to achieve the best user-perceived video quality under the given application delay constraint. Haiyan Luo, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Song Ci, University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Chinese Academy of Sciences; Dalei Wu, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Jianjun Wu, Huawei Technologies; Hui Tang, Chinese Academy of Sciences
* Cooperative MIMO Channel Models: A Survey - The authors provide an overview of the state of the art in cooperative MIMO channel modeling. Cheng-Xiang Wang and Xuemin Hong, Heriot-Watt University; Xiaohu Ge, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Xiang Cheng, Heriot-Watt University; Gong Zhang, Huawei Technologies Company Ltd.; John Thompson, The University of Edinburgh
* Carrier Aggregation for LTE-Advanced Mobile Communication Systems - The authors review continuous and non-continuous CA techniques, and present two data aggregation schemes in the physical and medium access control layers. Guangxiang Yuan, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications and University College London; Xiang Zhang and Wenbo Wang, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications; Yang Yang, University College London and Chinese Academy of Sciences
* Self-Configuration and Self-Optimization for LTE Networks - The authors introduce the market and technological perspectives for SONs, and then they focus on the self-configuration procedure. Honglin Hu and Jian Zhang, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Xiaoying Zheng, Chinese Academy of Sciences and Southeast University; Yang Yang, Chinese Academy of Sciences and University College London; Ping Wu, Uppsala University
* Quality-Driven Cross-Layer Optimized Video Delivery over LTE - The authors present a new QoS-aware LTE OFDMA scheduling algorithm for wireless real-time video delivery over the downlink of LTE cellular networks to achieve the best user-perceived video quality under the given application delay constraint. Haiyan Luo, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Song Ci, University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Chinese Academy of Sciences; Dalei Wu, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Jianjun Wu, Huawei Technologies; Hui Tang, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Via Licensing, Sisvel Report Progress on LTE Patent Pools
Source: WirelessWeek
Sisvel and Via Licensing say they are making progress in their efforts to start a patent pool for LTE technology. An LTE patent pool could speed adoption of the 4G technology by simplifying the licensing process.
Sisvel and Via Licensing say they are making progress in their efforts to start a patent pool for LTE technology. An LTE patent pool could speed adoption of the 4G technology by simplifying the licensing process.
CommAgility announces complete PHY and MAC card for LTE or WiMAX
Source: CommAgility press release
CommAgility announced today a new module that provides a complete Digital Base Band design including L1 PHY (physical layer) L2 RLC/MAC (Radio Link Control/Media Access Control), S1/X2 interface and security processing for LTE (Long Term Evolution) or WiMAX in the compact single width, full-size Advanced Mezzanine Card (AMC) form factor.
CommAgility announced today a new module that provides a complete Digital Base Band design including L1 PHY (physical layer) L2 RLC/MAC (Radio Link Control/Media Access Control), S1/X2 interface and security processing for LTE (Long Term Evolution) or WiMAX in the compact single width, full-size Advanced Mezzanine Card (AMC) form factor.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
3G Americas Publishes Renowned Report on HSPA+, LTE and LTE-Advanced Wireless Standards
Source: 3G Americas press release
3G Americas, a wireless industry trade association representing the GSM family of technologies including LTE, today announced that it has published its highly anticipated resource report on 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) standards and their evolution to IMT-Advanced, or 4G. The white paper, 3GPP Mobile Broadband Innovation Path to 4G: Release 9, Release 10 and Beyond: HSPA+, SAE/LTE and LTE-Advanced, provides in-depth examination of 3GPP technology standards from a technical, business and applications standpoint.
The report can be downloaded from here.
3G Americas, a wireless industry trade association representing the GSM family of technologies including LTE, today announced that it has published its highly anticipated resource report on 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) standards and their evolution to IMT-Advanced, or 4G. The white paper, 3GPP Mobile Broadband Innovation Path to 4G: Release 9, Release 10 and Beyond: HSPA+, SAE/LTE and LTE-Advanced, provides in-depth examination of 3GPP technology standards from a technical, business and applications standpoint.
The report can be downloaded from here.
LTE: Don’t Expect to Roam Soon
Source: Light Reading
Global support among operators for Long Term Evolution (LTE) is unprecedented, but it will be years before devices are capable of roaming internationally on LTE networks, because of the overwhelming number of frequency bands that they will have to support.
Global support among operators for Long Term Evolution (LTE) is unprecedented, but it will be years before devices are capable of roaming internationally on LTE networks, because of the overwhelming number of frequency bands that they will have to support.
4G LTE Gated by 3G Success, not WiMAX
Source: In-Stat
Long term evolution (LTE), the next-generation mobile broadband standard, is the clear choice for the next leap in wireless technology, reports In-Stat (http://www.in-stat.com). While WiMax appeared to be a competitor for 4G early on, that battle is now largely resolved. LTE’s deployment will primarily be impeded by the success of 3G networks and HSPA and HSPA+ networks as mobile operators seek to leverage their installed infrastructure.
Long term evolution (LTE), the next-generation mobile broadband standard, is the clear choice for the next leap in wireless technology, reports In-Stat (http://www.in-stat.com). While WiMax appeared to be a competitor for 4G early on, that battle is now largely resolved. LTE’s deployment will primarily be impeded by the success of 3G networks and HSPA and HSPA+ networks as mobile operators seek to leverage their installed infrastructure.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
LG Given Green Light for Deployment of Next Generation LTE Modem in Japan
Source: LG Electronics press release
LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in mobile communications, today announced that its LD100 data modem has become the first long-term evolution device (LTE) to receive Telecom Engineering Center (TELEC) certification, clearing the way for the modem to be used in Japan.
LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in mobile communications, today announced that its LD100 data modem has become the first long-term evolution device (LTE) to receive Telecom Engineering Center (TELEC) certification, clearing the way for the modem to be used in Japan.
Actix to Supply Centralized LTE SON System to NEC
Source: Actix press release
Actix, a leader in radio network status management and optimization, has announced that it has signed a major contract to provide centralized Self-Organizing Network (SON) technology for next generation LTE mobile networks to NEC Corporation (NEC), a world leading vendor of LTE systems. The agreement covers the delivery of an operational centralized SON solution for global operators deploying NEC LTE networks.
Actix, a leader in radio network status management and optimization, has announced that it has signed a major contract to provide centralized Self-Organizing Network (SON) technology for next generation LTE mobile networks to NEC Corporation (NEC), a world leading vendor of LTE systems. The agreement covers the delivery of an operational centralized SON solution for global operators deploying NEC LTE networks.
Monday, February 1, 2010
NEC to Exhibit LTE Concept Terminal at Mobile World Congress 2010
Source: NEC press release
NEC Corporation (NEC) today announced the demonstration of its LTE concept terminal at Mobile World Congress 2010 (MWC), 15 - 18 February in Barcelona, Spain.
The concept terminal demonstrates the transmission of high resolution video through its "LTE-PF" equipped communications platform and showcases the advantage of high-speed LTE communications.
NEC Corporation (NEC) today announced the demonstration of its LTE concept terminal at Mobile World Congress 2010 (MWC), 15 - 18 February in Barcelona, Spain.
The concept terminal demonstrates the transmission of high resolution video through its "LTE-PF" equipped communications platform and showcases the advantage of high-speed LTE communications.
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