Chapter 3
Collaborative Multipoint
3.1 General Description
Before Long Term Evolution Advanced (LTE-A), a single point for mobile communication was mainly used; each cell transmitted to its own user equipment (UE), and in the process created interference for the UE in adjacent cells. A single point often consists of multiple baseband, radio frequency (RF), and antenna systems, with each system being dedicated to serve one sector. Thus, intrasite functions well, but intersector coordination is typically limited. LTE-A should support higher downlink ...
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