Title :
The complete solution for third-generation wireless communications: two modes on air, one winning strategy
Author :
Haardt, Martin ; Mohr, Werner
Author_Institution :
Siemens AG, Germany
fDate :
12/1/2000 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Due to the increasing number of users in mobile communications and the demand for mobile multimedia services with high data rates, third-generation mobile radio systems are currently one of the key communication technologies in research, development, and international standardization bodies. This article summarizes the international standardization activities for this new technology, outlines its key applications, and provides an overview of UMTS as specified by the 3GPP. Moreover, an overview of capacity-enhancing features such as joint (multi-user) detection and smart antennas is given. Finally, we develop a vision for mobile communications beyond the third generation
Keywords :
adaptive antenna arrays; cellular radio; channel capacity; multimedia communication; radio access networks; signal detection; standardisation; 3GPP; GSM; UMTS; UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access; UTRA; development; high data rates; international standardization activities; international standardization bodies; joint detection; macrocell environment; microcell environment; mobile multimedia services; multi-user detection; research; smart antennas; third-generation mobile radio systems; third-generation wireless communications; GSM; Land mobile radio; Mobile communication; Multiaccess communication; Multimedia systems; Proposals; Standardization; Telecommunication standards; Time division synchronous code division multiple access; Wireless communication;
Journal_Title :
Personal Communications, IEEE
