Evolved EDGE Update

(EDGE II)

August 2008
What will Evolved EDGE offer?

 Increased mean, minimum and peak data rates as well as

lower latency for the “Global Mobile Data Fabric”, which is
GSM today

 Enhancement of capabilities utilizing existing spectrum

assets, maintaining compatibility with key GSM features
such
h as D
Duall T
Transfer
f M Mode
d

 Improved capacity, efficiency, and cell coverage for

operators without
ih iincurring
i complex
l and d costly
l upgrades
d
to either BTS or core networks

“Service Continuity” is key for future applications as users

move between HSPA and LTE to EDGE coverage
Value Creation for 2G & 3G
operators…

 Decrease the probability of disruption by other technologies

 Enhances high speed data coverage footprint without installing HSPA
in rrural
ral areas
 Phased implementation of features offers low risk and provides
immediate value to operators
 Data throughput downlink speeds increased up to 500 percent over
EDGE with full implementation of features
 Increased profitability for operators enables them to make HSPA and
LTE investments in the future
What comprises Evolved EDGE?

 Downlink Dual Carrier

 Advanced algorithms for data latency reduction

 Higher-order modulation with increased symbol

rate, uplink and downlink

 Mobile station diversity techniques

Downlink Dual Carrier (DLDC) – More
Than Doubling Downlink Throughput

 Th
The feature
f t is
i fully
f ll completed
l t d iin th
the standards
t d d ((partt off Release
R l 7)
7).
Conformance test cases are currently being written.

 Using DLDC with EGPRS will increase the achievable peak downlink
data rates to 592 kbps.

 This feature can be realized with a software upgrade for the BTS; the
changes
h are smallll and
d llow risk.
i k

 Mobile changes have moderate complexity, but should not impact the
physical size of the product
product.

 Battery consumption during reception on two carriers will increase, but

decreased “on” time should keep average current consumption and
thereby battery life very close to current products.
Downlink Dual Carrier –
Capacity Booster

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meslots on system
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Probability

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10.0%
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95% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40%
Probability p(n=1) for single timeslot on system
As the radio system fills up with users, the probability of finding a
single
g downlink timeslot decreases,, and therefore the probability
p y of
getting an assignment for several contiguous timeslots on the
downlink decreases accordingly.
Downlink Dual Carrier –
Capacity Booster

 Allocations with timeslot scavenging are such that the aggregate of all radio
resource allocations is greater than what the current method allows, while
still meeting the required reaction times.

 Data rates and trunking efficiency will be increased due to an increased

statistical likelihood of utilizing a greater number of radio resources over a
given period of time.

 Example shown in next slide figure – single timeslots are scavenged from 8
carriers on the downlink
do nlink to a d
dual
al carrier capable mobile
mobile. This alle
alleviates
iates or
removes the need for the BTS to schedule contiguous timeslots. FM1 and
FM2 are measured neighbor frequencies.
Downlink Dual Carrier –
Capacity Booster
Downlink Dual Carrier Mobiles in Legacy Networks –
Enabling Higher Effective Multislot Classes

Using the second receiver for neighbor cell measurements:

 The second receiver can be used for neighbor cell

measurements when a downlink dual carrier mobile is
operating in a downlink single carrier network.

 Because the first receiver does not have to re-tune to

measure, the mobile can support a higher multislot class than
its hardware dictates while in single carrier mode.

 This enables the transmission and reception

p of more slots p
per
TDMA frame.
Dual Carrier Downlink – Enabling
Higher Effective Multislot Classes

Tra Tra

Rx1
Rx2
R 2
Tx

Neighbor Cell Measurements

Uplink Timeslot
Tra’ Downlink Timeslot
Rx1
Rx2
Tx
If the second receiver is used to perform measurements, the effective switching time
is reduced. For example, a class 12 DLDC mobile now appears the same as a class
33 mobile, and can receive an extra downlink timeslot with no other changes.
Latency Reduction

 Reduced Transmission Time Interval (RTTI)

 Fast Ack/Nack Reporting

 RLC Non Persistent Mode

 Latency reduction enhancements will support VoIP services and will

be key for HSPA/LTE handover to GSM voice services

 The feature is fully completed in the standards (part of Release 7).

Conformance test cases are currently being written.
Higher Order Modulation –
Uplink and Downlink

 Higher order modulation is a spectral efficiency enhancement.

Continuing to improve spectral efficiency is key for any wireless
technology as spectrum is the leading scarce resource that drives
this industry

 Maximum Flexibility is possible – different support levels for uplink

and downlink exist makingg some p part of the feature software
upgradeable to most EDGE capable BTW

 The feature is fully completed in the standards (part of Release 7).

 The features include the new additions of QPSK, 16QAM and 32

QAM as well as increased symbol rate (20% increase) and turbo
coding in the downlink (algorithms reused from RAN)
Higher Order Modulation –
Uplink and Downlink

 The implementation in
involves
ol es some challenges in the hard
hardware
are design
to support the highest modulation level (linearity requirements)

 Measurement data has shown that there is sufficient link margin in

most cases to support higher order modulation

 Offers 25% - 50% increase in data throughput rates at all C/I

C/I. There
may be a small impact on power consumption (in uplink this will
depend largely on PA efficiency optimization)

 Significant complexity - all new modulation and coding schemes,

training sequences, etc. are being defined
Mobile Station Receiver Diversity

 3GPP Standardization is completed.

 Very little
V littl changes
h in
i the
th network
t k required
i d – recognition
iti off mobile
bil
capabilities primarily

 Mobile changes are significant

 g y higher
Significantly g p
processing
g required
q in the handset
 Adding a second antenna in a small handset form factor adds
implementation complexity
Mobile Station Receiver Diversity –
Adoption?

 What will the user experience?

 Slightly improved throughput in normal operating interference and
sensitivity scenarios, and slightly better voice quality in very low
signal areas
 Possible
P ibl llarger h
handsets
d t ((greater
t antenna
t spatial
ti l separation
ti
improves diversity)
 Faster battery drain
 What will the network gains be?
 Mobile will have increased ability to tolerate interference - with
significant
g p
penetration of MSRD mobiles operators
p may
y be able to
optimize their cell loading and support more users with the same
infrastructure
 In rural areas, MSRD capable mobiles may experience fewer
dropped calls in areas of low signal coverage, which may reduce
the need for additional infrastructure
Smart Phasing of Feature Introduction
– Phase I

 Phase I features focus on quick success – downlink dual carrier and

latency reduction techniques
 Easy implementation on base stations as well as handsets with
minimal technology risk means we could see commercial
deployments in the late 2009-2010 timeframe
 Optimize observable enhanced value to users and operators:
 Data rates
 Battery consumption
 System capacity
 Support proliferation of new mobile data applications
 Web 2.0 based mobile internet apps:
pp social networking,
g, user
generated content, mash-ups, CRM, ERP, music/video
downloads
Smart Phasing of Feature Introduction
– Phase II

 Phase II introduces higher order modulation in the uplink and

downlink
 Spectral efficiency improvements are always relevant
 Allowing more time for development means that expected processor
improvements will enable this development more readily, and this will
allow more time for the chipset architectural design to mature and align
with HSPA and LTE developments
 Easily implementation on base stations as well as handsets with
minimal technology risk means we could see commercial deployments
i th
in the llate
t 2009
2009-2010
2010 titimeframe
f
Smart Phasing of Feature Introduction
– Phase II and III

 Phase III introduces mobile station receiver diversity

 Improvements and research in small antenna technology and
processors will minimize the implementation costs of this feature
 Capacity improvements with high penetration will have great
significance to operators
 Increased interference from other radio access technologies may
necessitate deployment
Conclusion

EEvolved
l d EDGE (EDGE II) is i partt off the
th 3GPP technology
t h l
family portfolio and could offer significant value to
operators
 A Smart Logical Phased approach to deployment will
lead to uptake
 Focus on fast deployment
p y and dramatic g
gains
 Maximizes probability of success
 Minimizes risk
 Optimizes observable enhanced value to users and operators

 Ensures service continuity for future applications as

users move between HSPA and LTE to Evolved EDGE
coverage
 Complements HSPA and LTE technology for Operators