Abstract :
The proliferation of mobile standards and frequencies is complicating handset design. Can a programmable approach help, and what are the implications for RF and antenna design? Cellular operators are gearing up for a new round of network upgrades. This year sees continued deployment of an enhancement to third-generation cellular (3G), called HSPA+, which can provide peak data-transfer rates of 21Mbit/s. Other operators are beginning to roll out 4G networks, using the WiMax or Long-Term Evolution (LTE) standards.
Keywords :
3G mobile communication; 4G mobile communication; WiMax; antennas; mobile handsets; 4G networks; HSPA; LTE standards; RF antenna design; WiMax; bit rate 21 Mbit/s; cellular communication; cellular operators; data transfer rates; handset design; long-term evolution; mobile standard proliferation; third-generation cellular;
