WORKSHOP BACKGROUND

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

7:00 PM

Social and Networking
Reception & Registration

At Hotel

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

7:00 AM

Breakfast & Registration

8:00 AM

Opening Remarks

8:15 AM

Self Introductions

Each person will be asked to introduce him/herself and share how they can contribute to this process

9:00 AM

Keynote presentation

• China Mobile LTE multimode, multiband Device requirements 2012 – 2015
   

• Outline the concrete goals of workshop

China Mobile Requirements on Multi-mode Multi-band UE

Director of Wireless

China Mobile

10:15 AM

Networking Break

10:50 AM

IWPC Multi-Band RF Components Working Group -

Multi-Band RF Components Survey Summary

•  Availability of Fixed Components for Multi-Band Architectures

•  Availability of Tunable Components for Multi-Band Architectures

IWPC Multi-Band RF Components Survey Results

Technical Director

IWPC

Carrier Presentation

•  Multi-Band Multi-Mode requirements

•  What services will run simultaneously?

•  When will Carrier Aggregation be needed?

•  Roaming Requirements

• Until VoIP over LTE is a reality, will we have to use the TD-SCDMA or GSM/EDGE Networks for those applications which require simultaneous Voice and Data Services, such as 2 way voice/video calling?

4G Device Design Considerations Based on Real Network Performance Measurements

Technology Strategy Manager

Clearwire

AT&T's LTE Program Update

Director, Advanced Devices

AT&T Wireless

12:30 PM

Networking Lunch

1:30 PM

Handset/device oem vendor needs

• What are the challenges which have to be overcome to support 12 Bands, 6 Mode Devices – in an appropriate and properly performing form factor?

• What is needed/desired from the Carriers, and from the Component Vendors to meet the challenges that multi-technology roaming Devices require?

• How does adding WiFi and Bluetooth complicate the platform?

• How can Cellular and WiFi Coexistence (especially TD-LTE on Band 40 and WiFi) be supported?

• Until VoIP over LTE is a reality, will we have to use the TD-SCDMA or GSM/EDGE Networks for those applications which require simultaneous Voice and Data Services, such as 2 way voice/video calling?

• Will we ever need to run LTE and TD-SCDMA and/or 2G Networks simultaneously? If so, what are the implications ?

Evolving Transceiver Platform - Perspective

Senior Staff Engineer

Samsung

2:00 PM

Platform vendor needs

• What are the challenges which have to be overcome to support 12 Bands, 6 Mode Devices – in an appropriate and properly performing form factor?

• What is needed/desired from the Carriers, and from the Component Vendors to meet the challenges that multi-technology roaming Devices require?

• How will all of these modes and bands and signaling impact battery life? What is needed from the industry to reduce power consumption?

• What Architecture of the Baseband Control, RFIC, and Front End can support China Mobile’s requirements?

• The number of I/O ports is critical for the RF Architecture. How can this be optimized?

• How can EDGE/TD-SCDMA/TDD-LTE and FDD LTE be supported in a cost efficient way?

• How does adding WiFi and Bluetooth complicate the platform?

• What is needed from Component Vendors?

• When can Tunability be incorporated into the Architecture?

• How can Cellular and WiFi Coexistence (especially TD-LTE on Band 40 and WiFi) be supported?

• Until VoIP over LTE is a reality, will we have to use the TD-SCDMA or GSM/EDGE Networks for those applications which require simultaneous Voice and Data Services, such as 2 way voice/video calling?

• Will we ever need to run LTE and TD-SCDMA and/or 2G Networks simultaneously? If so, what are the implications ?

• How can Dual standby mode be added with power management optimization, and size/cost optimization?
   

RF Bands - Proliferation Challenge

Sr. Director, Technology

Qualcomm

The Challenge of Multiple Radio Operation

Head/Telecom Ecosystem & Strategy
ST-Ericsson

3:00 PM

Networking Break

3:40 PM

Enabling technologies -

Update on RF Front end components -

 antennas

• What RF component technologies are needed to address future Multi-Mode, Multi-Band Devices?

• Technologies to address:
  Antennas (including MIMO for LTE)
  How can Flexibility for different configurations be possible?

Tuning Bands 1 to 41 in a Mobile Device

Chief Scientist

SkyCross

4:10 PM

Enabling technologies -

Update on RF Front End components – Filters/Front End Modules/Matching

• How can Flexibility for different configurations be possible?

• How can Tunable RF component technologies can address Multi-Band Devices?
  Filters
       Cellular and WiFi Coexistence (especially TD-LTE on Band 40 and WiFi)

• What is needed from above on the Supply Chain to enable implementation of Tunable Components?

• How can Tunable Components help improve Handset Power Management?
   

Coexistence for WiFi and LTE

Director, RF Product Engineering

Microsemi Corp

The Motley Front End

VP & GM Wireless BU

Peregrine Semiconductor

Filtering for TD-LTE

Strategic Marketing Manager

Avago Technologies

5:40 PM

Adjourn for Day

6:45 PM

Bus leaves for:

Dinner,

san Francisco Style

Please meet in hotel lobby at 6:30 pm for a 6:45 pm departure to

Bella Vista SkyLounge Restaurant

Bus Transportation provided to and from hotel.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

7:00 AM

Breakfast

8:00 AM

Enabling Technologies –

Update on RF Front End components –
Power Amplifiers

• How can Tunable RF component technologies can address Multi-Band Devices?

• What is needed from above on the Supply Chain to enable implementation of Tunable Components?

• How can Tunable Components help improve Handset Power Management?

RF Architectures for 4G/LTE Devices

Director/Marketing, Cellular Products Group

RF Micro Devices

Power Amplifier Design ConsiderationsFor Multiband Multimode platforms

Product Marketing Director

Anadigics

9:00 AM

Enabling technologies -

Update on Handset Power Management components

• How can Power Management ICs improve Battery Life for Multi-Function Handsets/Devices?

• What can be done to further improve Handset power optimization?

• Dual standby: power management optimization, size/cost optimization

Hardware Based System-Wide Dynamic Power Management

CEO/President

Packet Digital

Enabling Longer Battery Life and Small Form Factor for MMMB Handsets with Advanced RF Front End Solutions

Power Applications Technologist

National Semiconductor

10:00 AM

Networking Break

10:30 AM

Testing panel

Update on testing solutions

• Over the Air Testing

• Laboratory Testing

• Production Testing

• RF Test Chamber Capabilities

• Services

• Agilent Technologies

  • Enabling the China Mobile Eco-system for UE Development and Verification

• Anritsu

  • CMCC UE Development & Certification Test Solutions

• Bluetest

  • OTA Verification of Multi-Band/Multi-Mode Device Requirements

• Carrier IQ

  • Mobile Intelligence

• Metrico Wireless

  • The Wireless Industry's Resource for Device Performance Insight

• P3 Communications

  • Testing multimode devices - Challenges during system selection

• Rohde & Schwarz

  • All-in one. A Single box solution for Multi-Standard/Multi-Mode/Multi-Band devices.

11:30 AM

TakeAways & Closing Remarks

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

Private One-on-One Meetings

with China Mobile Experts

(This meeting runs in Parallel to the Handset Power Management Working Group Meeting)

There will be multiple teams from China Mobile available to hold several parallel meetings

1:30 PM

Handset Power Management

Defining Industry Benchmark Tests or Future Mobile Devices

IWPC Handset Power Management Working Group Meeting

runs in Parallel to the Private China Mobile Meetings

• Introduction of Working Group

• Breakout Group Description

• Task Force Break-out Groups

  • Test Definition

  • Testing

  • Building Block Definition

• Groups Report In  

• Next Steps for WG

• Summary

IWPC Handset Power Management Working Group

ALL MEMBERS wishing to contribute are invited to engage with the Handset Power Management Working Group, to discuss and debate power use issues for 4G handsets/devices and to explore opportunities for benchmarking, test methods and processes

7:00 PM

Dinner (Dutch*)

* = in this context, Dutch is a term which means that each person will be responsible for their own dinner costs.

For those who desire to join us, we get together to enjoy good friends, good food, good wine and [really] bad jokes

DEADLINE FOR HANDOUT MATERIALS:

Deadline for electronic version of handout materials: 

April 14, 2011

Attendees

• We do not permit the Press.

• We do not permit Analysts.

• We do not permit Consultants.

• We do not permit 3rd party sales reps.

We only permit "first hand knowledge experts" in business and technology issues, prepared to contribute to the discussion.

COSTS/REGISTRATION FEE:

ALL Hosts, Speakers, Panel Members and Attendees will be asked to cover out of pocket workshop costs such as conference room costs, food (Social Reception plus First Day breakfast/lunch/dinner plus Second Day breakfast/lunch plus 4 Breaks), booklet copying, audio/visual costs, etc.

We estimate that these costs will be $ xxx.00 (USD) per person. (For IWPC Members, only.)

ALL Hosts, Speakers, Panel Members and Attendees will be asked to pay this fee in advance with either Visa, Mastercard, American Express, cash, personal check or business check.

Make checks payable to IWPC.

HOTEL:

Hyatt Regency Airport Hotel

1333 Bayshore Highway

Burlingame, CA  94010

1-650-347-1234

Please contact the hotel directly for reservations. Mention the IWPC room block rate of $149.00 USD single occupancy.

You can also make your reservations on-line at:

https://resweb.passkey.com/go/iwpc

Cut-off date for reservations is April 15, 2011 . After that date rooms cannot be guaranteed at the IWPC rate.

TRAVEL OPTIONS FROM AIRPORT TO HOTEL:  The hotel is at the SFO Airport and offers complimentary shuttle service.

AUDIO VISUAL:

A Computer Projector will be available for the speakers.

In addition, we audiotape all presentations and the interactive discussions. Post workshop, presentations are made available to IWPC Members on the IWPC WEB site, along with “movies” of all presentations and panel sessions.

BUSINESS CARDS:

Business cards will be collected at the door from all attendees. We will make copies of these cards, which will be available to all who provided a business card.

DRESS:

Business casual suggested. No ties, please !!

HANDOUT MATERIALS:

IWPC prepares a handout binder with ALL presentation materials delivered to the IWPC on or before the deadline.

For ALL IWPC members:

All IWPC members are invited to submit a maximum of 4 pages of materials to include in this handout binder. These pages should NOT BE SALES MATERIALS. Rather, we suggest it contain technical information about your technology as it relates to the workshop topics.

For all companies who will be making a presentation at the Workshop:

You are invited to submit an advance copy of your presentation, complete with graphics and illustrations.

These materials will be copied and handed out at the workshop and included in the IWPC Web site.

Please submit these materials either by email, as a Word for Windows file, Power Point files or PDF files.

Please use this FREE FTP site to send electronic materials (any size file):

http://www.iwpc.org/cal/sitedrop.asp 

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