LTE Small Cell Optimization

LTE Small Cell Optimization

by Harri Holma, Antti Toskala, Jussi Reunanen
Released January 2016
Publisher(s): Wiley
ISBN: 9781118912577

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Book description

LTE network capabilities are enhanced with small cell deployment, with optimization and with new 3GPP features. LTE networks are getting high loaded which calls for more advanced optimization. Small cells have been discussed in the communications industry for many years, but their true deployment is happening now. New 3GPP features in Release 12 and 13 further push LTE network performance.

This timely book addresses R&D and standardization activities on LTE small cells and network optimization, focusing on 3GPP evolution to Release 13. It covers LTE small cells from specification to products and field results; Latest 3GPP evolution to Release 13; and LTE optimization and learnings from the field.

Table of contents

  1. Preface
  2. Acknowledgements
  3. List of Abbreviations
  4. 1 Introduction
    1. 1.1 Introduction
    2. 1.2 LTE Global Deployments and Devices
    3. 1.3 Mobile Data Traffic Growth
    4. 1.4 LTE Technology Evolution
    5. 1.5 LTE Spectrum
    6. 1.6 Small Cell Deployments
    7. 1.7 Network Optimization
    8. 1.8 LTE Evolution Beyond Release 13
    9. 1.9 Summary
    10. References
  5. 2 LTE and LTE Advanced in Releases 8–11
    1. 2.1 Introduction
    2. 2.2 Releases 8 and 9 LTE
    3. 2.3 LTE Advanced in Releases 10 and 11
    4. 2.4 UE Capability in Releases 8–11
    5. 2.5 Conclusions
    6. References
  6. 3 LTE-Advanced Evolution in Releases 12–13
    1. 3.1 Introduction
    2. 3.2 Machine-Type Communications
    3. 3.3 Enhanced CoMP
    4. 3.4 FDD–TDD Carrier Aggregation
    5. 3.5 WLAN-Radio Interworking
    6. 3.6 Device-to-Device Communication with LTE
    7. 3.7 Single Cell Point to Multipoint Transmission
    8. 3.8 Release 12 UE Capabilities
    9. 3.9 Conclusions
    10. References
  7. 4 Small Cell Enhancements in Release 12/13
    1. 4.1 Introduction
    2. 4.2 Small Cell and Dual Connectivity Principles
    3. 4.3 Dual Connectivity Architecture Principle
    4. 4.4 Dual Connectivity Protocol Impacts
    5. 4.5 Dual Connectivity Physical Layer Impacts and Radio Link Monitoring
    6. 4.6 Other Small Cell Physical Layer Enhancement
    7. 4.7 Release 13 Enhancements
    8. 4.8 Conclusions
    9. References
  8. 5 Small Cell Deployment Options
    1. 5.1 Introduction
    2. 5.2 Small Cell Motivation
    3. 5.3 Network Architecture Options
    4. 5.4 Frequency Usage
    5. 5.5 Selection of Small Cell Location
    6. 5.6 Indoor Small Cells
    7. 5.7 Cost Aspects
    8. 5.8 Summary
    9. References
  9. 6 Small Cell Products
    1. 6.1 Introduction
    2. 6.2 3GPP Base Station Categories
    3. 6.3 Micro Base Stations
    4. 6.4 Pico Base Stations
    5. 6.5 Femtocells
    6. 6.6 Low-Power Remote Radio Heads
    7. 6.7 Distributed Antenna Systems
    8. 6.8 Wi-Fi Integration
    9. 6.9 Wireless Backhaul Products
    10. 6.10 Summary
    11. Reference
  10. 7 Small Cell Interference Management
    1. 7.1 Introduction
    2. 7.2 Packet Scheduling Solutions
    3. 7.3 Enhanced Inter-cell Interference Coordination
    4. 7.4 Enhanced Coordinated Multipoint (eCoMP)
    5. 7.5 Coordinated Multipoint (CoMP)
    6. 7.6 Summary
    7. References
  11. 8 Small Cell Optimization
    1. 8.1 Introduction
    2. 8.2 HetNet Mobility Optimization
    3. 8.3 Inter-site Carrier Aggregation with Dual Connectivity
    4. 8.4 Ultra Dense Network Interference Management
    5. 8.5 Power Saving with Small Cell On/Off
    6. 8.6 Multivendor Macro Cell and Small Cells
    7. 8.7 Summary
    8. References
  12. 9 Learnings from Small Cell Deployments
    1. 9.1 Introduction
    2. 9.2 Small Cell Motivations by Mobile Operators
    3. 9.3 Small Cell Challenges and Solutions
    4. 9.4 Summary of Learnings from Small Cell Deployments
    5. 9.5 Installation Considerations
    6. 9.6 Example Small Cell Case Study
    7. 9.7 Summary
  13. 10 LTE Unlicensed
    1. 10.1 Introduction
    2. 10.2 Unlicensed Spectrum
    3. 10.3 Operation Environment
    4. 10.4 Motivation for the Use of Unlicensed Spectrum with LTE
    5. 10.5 Key Requirements for 5 GHz Band Coexistence
    6. 10.6 LTE Principle on Unlicensed Band
    7. 10.7 LTE Performance on the Unlicensed Band
    8. 10.8 Coexistence Performance
    9. 10.9 Coverage with LTE in 5 GHz Band
    10. 10.10 Standardization
    11. 10.11 Conclusions
    12. References
  14. 11 LTE Macro Cell Evolution
    1. 11.1 Introduction
    2. 11.2 Network-Assisted Interference Cancellation
    3. 11.3 Evolution of Antenna Array Technology
    4. 11.4 Deployment Scenarios for Antenna Arrays
    5. 11.5 Massive-MIMO Supported by LTE
    6. 11.6 Further LTE Multi-antenna Standardization
    7. 11.7 Release 13 Advanced Receiver Enhancements
    8. 11.8 Conclusions
    9. References
  15. 12 LTE Key Performance Indicator Optimization
    1. 12.1 Introduction
    2. 12.2 Key Performance Indicators
    3. 12.3 Physical Layer Optimization
    4. 12.4 Call Setup
    5. 12.5 E-RAB Drop
    6. 12.6 Handover and Mobility Optimization
    7. 12.7 Throughput Optimization
    8. 12.8 High-Speed Train Optimization
    9. 12.9 Network Density Benchmarking
    10. 12.10 Summary
    11. References
    12. Notes
  16. 13 Capacity Optimization
    1. 13.1 Introduction
    2. 13.2 Traffic Profiles in Mass Events
    3. 13.3 Uplink Interference Management
    4. 13.4 Downlink Interference Management
    5. 13.5 Signalling Load and Number of Connected Users Dimensioning
    6. 13.6 Load Balancing
    7. 13.7 Capacity Bottleneck Analysis
    8. 13.8 Summary
    9. References
  17. 14 VoLTE Optimization
    1. 14.1 Introduction
    2. 14.2 Voice Options for LTE Smartphones
    3. 14.3 Circuit Switched Fallback
    4. 14.4 Voice over LTE
    5. 14.5 Single Radio Voice Call Continuity
    6. 14.6 Summary
    7. References
    8. Notes
  18. 15 Inter-layer Mobility Optimization
    1. 15.1 Introduction
    2. 15.2 Inter-layer Idle Mode Mobility and Measurements
    3. 15.3 Inter-layer Connected Mode Measurements
    4. 15.4 Inter-layer Mobility for Coverage-Limited Network
    5. 15.5 Inter-layer Mobility for Capacity-Limited Networks
    6. 15.6 Summary
    7. References
    8. Notes
  19. 16 Smartphone Optimization
    1. 16.1 Introduction
    2. 16.2 Smartphone Traffic Analysis in LTE Networks
    3. 16.3 Smartphone Power Consumption Optimization
    4. 16.4 Smartphone Operating Systems
    5. 16.5 Messaging Applications
    6. 16.6 Streaming Applications
    7. 16.7 Voice over LTE
    8. 16.8 Smartphone Battery, Baseband and RF Design Aspects
    9. 16.9 Summary
    10. References
    11. Notes
  20. 17 Further Outlook for LTE Evolution and 5G
    1. 17.1 Introduction
    2. 17.2 Further LTE-Advanced Beyond Release 13
    3. 17.3 Towards 5G
    4. 17.4 5G Spectrum
    5. 17.5 Key 5G Radio Technologies
    6. 17.6 Expected 5G Schedule
    7. 17.7 Conclusions
    8. References
  21. Index
  22. EULA

Product information

  • Title: LTE Small Cell Optimization
  • Author(s): Harri Holma, Antti Toskala, Jussi Reunanen
  • Release date: January 2016
  • Publisher(s): Wiley
  • ISBN: 9781118912577