As part of Release 13, 3GPP has specified a new radio interface, the Narrowband Internet of Things (NB- IoT). NB-IoT is optimized for machine type traffic. It is kept as simple as possible in order to reduce device costs and to minimize battery consumption. In addition, it is also adapted to work in difficult radio condi- tions, which is a frequent operational area for certain machine type communication devices. Although NB- IoT is an independent radio interface, it is tightly connected with LTE, which also shows up in its integra- tion in the current LTE…
Low Cost Narrow Band Internet of Things As part of Release 13, 3GPP has specified a new radio interface, the Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT). NB-IoT is optimized for machine type traffic. It is kept as simple as possible in order to reduce device costs and to minimize battery consumption. In addition, it is also adapted to work in difficult radio conditions, which is a frequent operational area for certain machine type communication devices. Although NB-IoT is an independent radio interface, it is tightly connected with LTE, which also shows up in its integration in the current LTE specifications. In…
5G Waveform Candidates: Rohde & Schwarz White Paper
5G Waveform Candidates: Rohde & Schwarz Application Note: Enhanced Mobile Broadband, Massive Machine Type Communication, Ultra-reliable and low latency communication have been identified as the requirements to be supported by the 5th Generation of Mobile Communication - 5G. 5G is being extensively discussed in the wireless industry especially around the need for a new airlink. A great deal of research and pre-development is being conducted worldwide, including an analysis of the waveforms and access principles that are the basis for current LTE and LTE-Advanced networks. In this application note R&S discuss potential 5G waveform candidates, list their…
This white paper summarizes significant additional technology components based on LTE, which are included in 3GPP Release 12 specifications. The LTE technology as specified within 3GPP Release was first commercially deployed by end 2009. Since then the number of commercial networks is strongly increasing around the globe. LTE has become the fastest developing mobile system technology ever. As other cellular technologies, LTE is continuously worked on in terms of improvements. 3GPP groups added technology components according to so- called releases. Initial enhancements were included in 3GPP Release 9, followed by more significant improvements in 3GPP…