DEFINITION

Forth Generation of mobile technology

4G is a network that operates on Internet
technology, combines it with other
applications and technologies such as WiFi and WiMAX, and runs at speeds ranging
from 100 Mbps (in cell-phone networks) to
1 Gbps (in local Wi-Fi networks). WWRF
MAGIC Mobile multimedia, Anytime
anywhere

OBJECTIVES

Spectrally efficient system

High network capacity
Nominal data rate of 100 Mbps at high speeds and 1 Gbps
at stationary conditions as defined by the ITU-R
Data rate of at least 100 Mbps between any two points in
the world
Smooth handoff across heterogeneous network
Seamless connectivity and global roaming across multiple
networks
High quality of service for next generation multimedia
support (real time audio, high speed data, HDTV video
content, mobile TV, etc)
Interoperable with the existing wireless standards
All IP system, packet switched network

VISION

Seamless connection of network

TECHNOLOGIES
Based on transmission
VSF-Spread-OFDM
MIMO
Based on standards
3GPP Long Term Evolution
Ultra Mobile Broadband
WiMAX / WiBRO

COMPONENTS

Multi-antenna Systems
Software Defined Radio (SDR)
Access schemes
IPv6

3G

3G vs. 4G

Back compatible to 2G

4G

Extend 3G capacity by one

order of magnitude.

Circuit and packet switched

networks.

Entirely packet switched

networks.

Combination of existing &

evolved equipment

All network elements are

digital.

Data rate (up to 2Mbps).

Higher bandwidth (up to

100Mbps).

Predominantly voice driven

Converged data and voice

over IP

Wide area cell-based

Hybrid: Integration of
wireless LAN

5-20 MHz Bandwidth

100 MHz (or more)

W-CDMA, 1xRTT, Edge

OFDM and MC-CDMA

A number of air link protocols

All IP (IPv6)

Optimized antenna design,

Smarter Antennas, software

APPLICATIONS

provide users with streaming highdefinition television

Live teleconferencing
Telegeoprocessing
Virtual Navigtion
Tele-medicine
Crisis management application