What is LTE CoMP? - the basics Coordinated multipoint transmission and reception actualy refers oa wide range of techniques that enable ‘dynamic coordination or transmission and reception with muliple geographically separated eNBs. 1s aim Is to ‘enhance the overall system performance, use the resources more effectively and improve the end ser service ual, ‘one of the key parameters for LTE a5 a whole, and in parcular 4G LTE Advanced Is the high data rates that are achlevable. These data rates are relatively easy to malntain cose othe base station but as distances increase they become more dificult to maintain, ‘obviously the cell edges ae the mast challenging. Not only isthe signal lave in strength because ofthe distance {rom the base sation (eNB), but aso interference level from neighbouring eNBs are likely to be higher asthe UE Will be coser to them. 4G LTE CoN, Coordinated Multipoint requires close coordination between @ number of geographically separated {eNBs. They dynamically coorinate to provide jint scheduling and transmissions as well a proving joint processing ‘ofthe recelved signals. In this way a UE atthe edge ofa cell sable tobe served by two OF more eNBs to improve ‘signals reception / transmission and Increase throughput particularly under cell edge conditions. LTE CoMP - the advantages ‘Athough LTE Advanced CoMP. Coordinated Multipoint isa complex set of techniques it brings many advantages to ‘the use as well as the network operator. + Makes better utilisation of network: By providing connections to several base stations at once, using Cont, data can be passed through least loaded base stations for better resource utlsation. * Provides enhanced reception performance: Using several cell sites for each connection means that ‘overall reception willbe improved and the number of dropped cals shouldbe reduce. ‘+ multiple site reception increases received power: he jolnt reception from multiple base stations or sites using LTE Coordinated multipoint techniques enables the overall recelved power at the hancset to be increased, 1 Interference reduction: By using specialised combining techniques it fs possible to utlse the interference constructively rather than destructively. thereby reducing nerference levels.Concept of LTE Advanced CoMP - Coordinated Multipoint In essence, 4G LTE CoMP, Coordinated Multipoint falls into two major categories: + Joint processing: joint processing occurs where there is coordination between multiple entitles - base stations - that are simultaneously transmitting or receiving to or from Us, + Coordinated scheduling or beamforming: This often referred ta as CS/CB (coordinated scheduling / coordinated beamforrning) is a form of coordination where a UE fs transmitting with a single transmission or reception paint - base station, However the communication Is made with an exchange of control among several coordinated entities. ‘To achieve elther of these rmodes, highly detailed feedback Is required on the channel properties in a fast manner so that the changes can be made. The other requirement Is for very close coordination between the eNBS to ‘facilitate the combination of data or fast switching of the cells. ‘The techniques used for coordinated multipoint, COMP are very different for the uplink and downlink. This results from the fact that the eNBs are in a network, connected to other eNBs, whereas the handsets or UES are individual elements.