What is Difference between ARQ and HARQ

2:08 AM by ASCOM Tools0

ARQ (Automatic Repeat Request), which is used in UMTS, a package received in error will be discarded and a retransmission will be
requested. If the retransmission is also erroneous, another retransmission will be requested.
Using HARQ, an erroneous package will be stored at the receiver and a retransmission will be requested. Even if the retransmission is faulty,
the receiver attempts to combine the two erroneous packages to reproduce the original package.

What is benefit of shorter TTI in HSDPA

2:07 AM by ASCOM Tools0
1)After every TTI the resources can be redistributed among the users. Therefore, the resource usage is more efficient.
2)each UE reports about the channel quality after every TTI by sending the CQI.
3)CQI is sent after the very short period of time of 2 ms, it is possible to effectively perform link adaptation even in rapidly changing
conditions.