LTE - The UMTS Long Term Evolution From Theory to Practice

by Sesia, Stefania; Toufik, Issam; Baker, Matthew

• ISBN13: 9780470660256
• ISBN10: 0470660252
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-08-29
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

"Where this book is exceptional is that the reader will not just learn how LTE works but why it works" Adrian Scrase, ETSI Vice-President, International Partnership ProjectsFollowing on the success of the first edition, this book is fully updated, covering the latest additions to LTE and the key features of LTE-Advanced.This book builds on the success of its predecessor, offering the same comprehensive system-level understanding built on explanations of the underlying theory, now expanded to include complete coverage of Release 9 and the developing specifications for LTE-Advanced. The book is a collaborative effort of more than 40 key experts representing over 20 companies actively participating in the development of LTE, as well as academia. The book highlights practical implications, illustrates the expected performance, and draws comparisons with the well-known WCDMA/HSPA standards. The authors not only pay special attention to the physical layer, giving an insight into the fundamental concepts of OFDMA-FDMA and MIMO, but also cover the higher protocol layers and system architecture to enable the reader to gain an overall understanding of the system.Key New Features: Comprehensively updated with the latest changes of the LTE Release 8 specifications, including improved coverage of Radio Resource Management RF aspects and performance requirements Provides detailed coverage of the new LTE Release 9 features, including: eMBMS, dual-layer beamforming, user equipment positioning, home eNodeBs / femtocells and pico cells and self-optimizing networks Evaluates the LTE system performance Introduces LTE-Advanced, explaining its context and motivation, as well as the key new features including: carrier aggregation, relaying, high-order MIMO, and Cooperative Multi-Point transmission (CoMP). Includes an accompanying website containing a complete list of acronyms related to LTE and LTE-Advanced, with a brief description of each ( http://www.wiley.com/go/sesia-theumts)This book is an invaluable reference for all research and development engineers involved in implementation of LTE or LTE-Advanced, as well as graduate and PhD students in wireless communications. Network operators, service providers and R&D managers will also find this book insightful.

Author Biography

Dr Stefania Sesia, NXP semiconductors, Valbonne, France
Dr Sesia joined Philips/NXP Semiconductor Research and Development center in Sophia Antipolis, France in 2005. She has been participating to 3GPPRAN 4 and RAN 1 standardization meetings and is the author of several international IEEE conference and journal papers, inventor of numerous US and European patents, and contributions to 3GPP. Her research interests are in the field of communication theory and coding theory and well as system level aspects.

Dr Issam Toufik, NXP semiconductors, Valbonne, France
Dr Toufik is currently a Research and Development Engineer at NXP semiconductors, Sophia Antipolis, France. His current research interests are in the area of digital communications, MIMO-OFDM systems, multiple-access, resource allocation, and implementation aspects of digital communication systems. He is the author of several international IEEE conference and journal papers and inventor of numerous patents related to OFDM-MIMO systems.

Table of Contents

Editors' Biographies

List of Contributors

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgements

List of Acronyms

Introduction and Background

The Context for the Long Term Evolution of UMTS

Requirements and Targets for the Long Term Evolution

Technologies for the Long Term Evolution

From Theory to Practice

References

Network Architecture and Protocols

Network Architecture

Introduction

Overall Architectural Overview

Protocol Architecture

Quality of Service and EPS Bearers

The E-UTRAN Network Interfaces: S1 Interface

The E-UTRAN Network Interfaces: X2 Interface

Summary

References

Control Plane Protocols

Introduction

Radio Resource Control (RRC)

PLMN andCell Selection

Paging

Summary

References

User Plane Protocols

Introduction to the User Plane Protocol Stack

Packet Data Convergence Protocol

Functions and Architecture

Radio Link Control (RLC)

Medium Access Control (MAC)

Summary of the User Plane Protocols

References

Physical Layer for Downlink

Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA)

Introduction

OFDM

OFDMA

Conclusion

References

Introduction to Downlink Physical Layer Design

Introduction

Transmission Resource Structure

Signal Structure

Introduction to Downlink Operation

References

Synchronization and Cell Search

Introduction

Synchronization Sequences and Cell Searchin LTE

References

Reference Signals and Channel Estimation

Introduction to Channel Estimation and Reference Signals

Design of Reference Signals inLTE

RS-Aided Channel Modelling and Estimation

Frequency Domain Channel Estimation

Time-Domain Channel Estimation

Spatial Domain Channel Estimation

Advanced Techniques

References

Downlink Physical Data and Control Channels

Introduction

Downlink Data-Transporting Channels

Downlink Control Channels

Concluding Remarks

References

Channel Coding and Link Adaptation

Introduction

Link Adaptation and Feedback Computation

Channel Coding

Concluding Remarks

References

Multiple Antenna Techniques

Fundamentals of Multiple Antenna Theory

MIMO Schemes in LTE

Concluding Remarks

References

Multi-User Scheduling and Interference Coordination

Introduction

General Considerations for Resource Allocation Strategies

Scheduling Algorithms

Considerations for Resource Schedulingin LTE

Interference Coordination and Frequency Reuse

Concluding Remarks

References

Radio Resource Management

Introduction

Overview of UE Mobility Activities

Cell Search

Measurements when Camped on LTE

LTE Mobility in RRC_IDLE - Neighbour Cell Monitoring and Cell Reselection

LTE Mobility in RRC_CONNECTED - Handover

Concluding Remarks

References

Broadcast Operation

Introduction

Broadcast Modes

MBMS in LTE

UE Capabilities for MBMS Reception

Comparison of Mobile Broadcast Modes

References

Physical Layer for Uplink

Uplink Physical Layer Design

Introduction

SC-FDMA Principles

SC-FDMA Designin LTE

Uplink Capacity

LTE Uplink Coverage and Link Budget

Summary

References

Uplink Reference Signals

Introduction

RS Signal Sequence Generation

Sequence-Group Hopping and Planning

Cyclic Shift Hopping

Demodulation Reference Signals

Uplink Sounding Reference Signals (SRS)

Summary

References

Uplink Physical Channel Structure

Introduction

Uplink Shared Data Channel Structure

Uplink Control Channel Design

Multiplexing of Control Signalling and UL-SCH Data on PUSCH

Multiple-Antenna Techniques

Summary

References

Random Access

Introduction

Random Access Usage and Requirements in LTE

Random Access Procedure

Physical Random Access Channel Design

PRACH Implementation

Time Division Duplex(TDD)PRACH

PreambleFormat4

Concluding Remarks

References

Uplink Transmission Procedures

Introduction

Uplink Timing Control

Power Control

References

Practical Deployment Aspects

Positioning Support for LTE

Introduction

Positioning Methods

Network-Based Positioning Support

The Radio Propagation Environment

Introduction

SISO and SIMO Channel Models

MIMO Channel

ITU Channel Models for IMT-Advanced

MIMO Channel Emulation

Concluding Remarks

References

HeNB and Pico/Femto Cells

Introduction

HeNB architecure and interfaces Cell planning

RF aspects

Interference Management

Pico cells

Self-Optimising Networks

Coverage and capacity optimization

Energy Savings

Interference Reduction

Automated Configuration of Physical Cell Identity

Mobility robustness optimisation

Mobility Load balancing optimisation

RACH Optimisation

Automatic Neighbour Relation Function

Inter-cell Interference Coordination

LTE System Performance

Throughput

Mobility

VoIP Capacity

Link Budget

RF Aspects and Spectrum Usage

Radio Frequency Aspects

Introduction

Frequency Bands and Arrangements

Transmitter RF Requirements

Receiver RF Requirements

RF Impairments

Conclusion

References

Paired and Unpaired Spectrum

Introduction

Duplex Modes

Interference Issues in Unpaired Spectrum

Half-Duplex System Design Aspects

Reciprocity

References

Beyond LTE

LTE-A

Introduction (ITU-R/IMT-Advanced requirements)

The main features of LTE-A

Backward Compatibility

Deployment

Carrier Aggregation and Mobility aspects

Carrier Aggregation

MAC Architecture

Physical waveform design

Control Signalling design

UE TX/RX Challenges (include PAPR issues)

Advanced MIMO techniques and associated Reference Signals

Reference Signals

MIMO Techniques

Feedback Techniques

Relaying

Scenarios relevant to relaying

Architecture and Functionality of Relay Nodes

Relay Categories

Backhaul and deployment aspects

Conclusions

Beyond LTE-A

Index

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