4G/5G Multi-Band, Multi-Mode User Equipment
Addressing LTE and 5G Co-Existence, <6GHz Antenna Challenges. Exploring Dual Connectivity – LTE and NR, Interference Management Innovation and New RFFE Architectures
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When
October 16-18, 2018
Introduction
It’s not so long ago that Smartphones had just 2G and 3G cellular radios along with Bluetooth. When 4G LTE arrived, the number of radios needed to increase from 6-7 band up to 20 or more and when Carrier Aggregation arrived, I guess we believed that device complexity had reached its peak. Now in 2018 we are approaching the introduction of 5G, where we not only have all of the legacy bands to consider for re-farming, but new <6GHz bands including licensed and unlicensed flavors in addition to numerous mmWave combinations are on the horizon. Smartphone RF Front End challenges have never been greater so during this workshop we will assess maturity and readiness of 5G device technologies and explore opportunities, challenges and roadblocks to sustained success.
Workshop Goals
- Understand maturity and readiness of 5G NR UE technologies, especially the RF Front End
- Explore 5G RF Front End Architectures and antenna innovation
- Assess multiband 4G/5G coexistence challenges and direction
- Understand global band requirements and combinations for specific use-cases
- Assess methods for validating optimum performance to deliver user experience
Agenda
DAY 1 Tuesday 7:00 PM |
Evening Networking Reception with 4G/5G User Equipment Attendees |
At Hotel |
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DAY 2 Wednesday 7:00 AM |
Breakfast |
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8:00 AM |
Welcome and Introductions
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Challenges and Opportunities for 4G/5G Mobile User Equipment
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Keynote
Director Member of Technical Staff, AT&T Labs
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10:00 AM |
Networking Break |
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10:40 AM |
Carrier Perspectives |
User Equipment Requirements
Mobile & Wireless Engineer
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11:20 AM |
Challenges and Opportunities for 4G/5G Mobile User Equipment, Consumer Premise Equipment and Other Connected Devices
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5G is Reality
Senior Staff Systems Engineer
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12:00 Noon |
Networking Lunch |
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1:00 PM |
System Innovation and Technology Enablers
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Antenna and RF Challenges of Multimode 4G/5G Devices
Principal Member of Technical Staff
4G/5G Antenna System Innovation and Performance
Chief Scientist
4G/5G Aperture Tuned Antenna Designs using MEMS Based Tuners and Switches
VP RF Systems & Antenna Engineering
Thermal and EMI Challenges in 5G mmWave Devices
Director, Business Development
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3:00 PM |
Networking Break |
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3:40 PM |
System Innovation and Technology Enablers, continued
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Performance Challenges of Multimode 4G/5G Devices
Principal Member of Technical Staff
5G Device Power Consumption - Challenges and Resolutions
Technical Manager
UE Architecture and RFFE Implementation for 5G NSA/LTE Re-Farming
Director, Systems Engineering
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5:40 PM |
End of Day Panel |
Invited Carriers and OEMs |
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6:15 PM |
Adjourn |
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7:00 PM |
Off-Site Networking Dinner - Stiles Switch BBQ |
Bus transportation provided - bus to depart from hotel at 6:30 pm
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DAY 3 Thursday 7:00 AM |
Breakfast |
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8:00 AM |
Test and Validation of 4G/5G User Equipment (UE) Smartphones, Customer Premise Equipment (CPE), Automotive and other new Use-Cases
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Test and Validation Challenges of Multimode 4G/5G Devices
Lead Member of Technical Staff
Challenges of 5G Testing
Senior Business Development Manager
4G/5G Multi-band multi-mode FEM test challenges
5G Program Manager
5G Planning and Testing: A View on UE Roll on 5G Testing
Technology Director
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10:30 AM |
Networking Break |
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11:10 AM |
System Innovation and Technology Enablers, continued
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Vehicular 4G/5G Networks and Devices
Principal Product Development Engineer
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12:00 Noon |
Networking Lunch |
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1:00 PM |
Technology Enablers and mmWave integration into UEs
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Piezo On Insulator for 4G/5G filters
RF Business Development Director
Silicon Technologies : to address Power, Performance and Integration challenges for 5G UE
Director
High-Reliability MEMS Switching for sub-6GHz & mmWave radio architectures
SVP, Product Development
Using ESD protection to avoid causing harmonics and co-existence problems
CEO and CTO
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3:00 PM |
Networking Break |
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3:40 PM |
Closing Discussion |
Invited Carriers and OEMs |
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4:40 PM |
Adjourn |
FAQs
- What is the deadline for presentation/handout materials?
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- Who are the attendees?
- What are the costs/registrations fees?
- Hotel information?
- What are the travel options from the airport to the hotel?
- Are there any audiovisual requirements?
- Will business cards be collected?
- What is the dress code?
- How will handout materials be provided?
- What is the deadline for
presentation/handout materials?
Deadline for electronic version of presentation/handout materials: Monday, October 8, 2018
- What can I do to prepare for speaking an at IWPC workshop?
Click on the link below for a short video guide regarding preparing for and improving your IWPC presentation:
- Who are the 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.
- What are the costs/registrations fees?
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 Breaks), audio/visual costs, etc.
These costs will be $932 (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 information?
Omni Austin Southpark
4140 Governors Row
Austin, TX 78744 USA
Phone: +1 (512) 448-2222
Hotel WebsiteThe IWPC room block rate is $149/night. The deadline for hotel reservations is Friday, October 5, 2018. After that date, rooms cannot be guaranteed at the IWPC rate. You can make your reservations at Book your group rate for IWPC Austin 2018.
- What are the travel options from the airport to the hotel?
https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/austin-southpark/property-details/directions
- Are there any audiovisual requirements?
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 “recordings” of all presentations and panel sessions.
- Will business cards be collected?
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.
- What is the dress code?
Business casual suggested. No ties, please!
- How will handout materials be provided?
For ALL IWPC members:
All IWPC members are invited to submit materials to be included in the online workshop folder in the IWPC Research Library. This 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 included on the IWPC website Research Library.
Please submit these materials either by email, as a Word for Windows file, Power Point files or PDF files.
- Go to www.iwpc.org
- Click on IWPC Activities Tab
- Under Workshop: 4G/5G Multi-Band, Multi-Mode User Equipment
- Click on Submit Presentation Proposal. Complete the form and attach your presentation.
- Once we receive your presentation we will send an email confirmation.
AS BACKUP, PLEASE BRING AN ELECTRONIC COPY USB STICK WITH YOU!