3G/UMTS

3GPP Release and Main Features

< Release 7 >

• Higher Order Modulation (DL 64 QAM, UL 16 QAM)
• CPC (Continous Packet Connectivity, TDX + DRX)
• Enhanced F-DPCH
• Improved L2 (for Higher downlink data rate)
• Enhanced Cell_FACH for downlink
• Downlink MIMO

< Release 8 >

• Dual Cell HSDPA
• Combination of 64 QAM and MIMO
• Improved L2 (for Higher uplink data rate)
• Enhanced Cell_FACH for uplink
• CS over HSPA
• Serving Cell Change Enhancement
• HS-DSCH Reception in Cell FACH

< Release 9 >

• Dual Cell HSUPA
• Dual Band HSDPA
• Dual Cell HSDPA + MIMO
• 2ms TTI Uplink range extension

< Release 10 >

• Four Carrier HSDPA