Global TD-LTE & FD-LTE
Smartphone Architectures
Technology Advancement and Challenges
Towards a Single Global Sku
Including 2.3 - 2.7 GHz Working Group Report on Integrated RF Front End Solutions, Antennas, Performance and WiFi Co-Existence
Hosted by:
Plus Tour: Intel Museum
When
April 16-18, 2013
Register
Limited to 100 seats
First Registered, First Served!
Attendance open to Portable & Mobile Thrust or Full IWPC Members
Confirmed Carriers and OEMs
Confirmed Speakers or Panel Members
Workshop Goals
Global forecasts indicate that by 2015 there will be more than 200 live LTE networks in over 70 countries using 38 spectrum frequency combinations. However, the global adoption of LTE services risks being hampered by device interoperability issues unless harmonized spectrum band plans can be achieved.
Despite the disjointed nature of current LTE deployments, there are certain significant trends that indicate the 2.3-2.7GHz LTE bands (i.e. Quad LTE bands 40, 7, 38 and 41) could constitute the first wave of global roaming devices with huge market appeal and the potential of reaching 55% of global population.
In 2012, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced that the entire 190 MHz of spectrum in the 2.5/2.6 GHz band will be allocated for TD-LTE deployments in China, which harmonizes its TDD spectrum with Japan and the US, two major LTE markets. In addition, several prominent TD-LTE network deployments in late 2011 and early 2012, including Softbank Japan, Etisalat Mobility and STC in Saudi Arabia and Bharti Airtel in India. These developments could allow the TD-LTE ecosystem to reach significant economies of scale, boosting further infrastructure and device investments in TD-LTE technology.
Driven by this thriving ecosystem, some analysts are forecasting that TD-LTE subscriptions will surpass 500 million by 2017 and revenues associated with TD-LTE services will reach $91 billion, as more carriers join the TD-LTE ecosystem.
This workshop will consider Smartphone architectures which will support integrated TD-LTE and FD-LTE radios in the same device and discuss challenges, benefits, efficiencies and trade-offs:
- What are the current global operator considerations for LTE deployment?
- What are the main drivers behind FDD+TDD handsets other than enhanced roaming opportunities?
- What are the performance tradeoffs for supporting TD-LTE and FD-LTE in the same device?
- How many bands can be supported, and which bands must support simultaneous connections?
- What are the preferred architectures for integrated front-ends and modules supporting TD-LTE and FD-LTE in the 2.3-2.7GHz bands?
- What innovative technologies and techniques will enable cost-effective global LTE roaming smartphones?
Agenda
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DAY 1 April 16 Tuesday 1:00 PM |
Tour Registration: Intel Museum
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Hotel |
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1:30 PM |
Tour: Intel Museum
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Transportation from/to hotel provided. |
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7:00 PM |
Social and Networking Reception and Registration
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Hotel |
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DAY 2 April 17 Wednesday 7:00 AM |
Networking Breakfast and Continued Registration |
Hotel
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8:00 AM |
Opening Remarks and Self-Introductions Each person will be asked to introduce him/herself and show how they can contribute to this process. |
IWPC
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9:00 AM |
Host Keynote Opening Remarks and Presentation
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FDD/TDD Smartphones: Building Converged 4G LTE Networks Director, Device Engineering & Development
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10:00 AM |
Global TDD Initiative - Strategy and Demands
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LTE Deployment and Requirements for High Growth Markets in India VP, Networks Planning
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10:40 AM |
Networking Break |
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11:20 AM |
Global TDD Initiative - Strategy and Demands (Continued) |
LTE MMMB Terminal Requirements Project Manager
TD-LTE Deployment Plan Senior Researcher
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12:10 PM |
Global Operator Perspectives on TD-LTE and FD-LTE Drivers and Challenges
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RF and Software Architecture Challenges Principal Member of Technical Staff
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12:50 PM |
Networking Lunch |
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1:50 PM |
Platform Vendor Perspectives
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LTE - Converging Operation Modes with CA - the Implication to Highly Integrated RF Solutions Head, Wireless System Engineering
Small Footprint Multiband Multimode Implementation, Integrating Envelope Tracking EVP, Engineering
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3:10 PM |
Networking Break |
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3:40 PM |
IWPC Global Roaming Working Group Overview - TD-LTE & FD-LTE Support for Bands 7, 38, 40, 41
The IWPC 2.3-2.7GHz Band Working Group has brought together key RF front-end subject matter experts who have identified well-performing RF front-end architectures for an integrated RFFE module covering all 2.3-2.7GHz LTE bands, which can facilitate the design of global roaming devices and further develop the ecosystem.
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IWPC 2.3-2.7GHz 4G Device RF Front-End Architectures and Design Working Group Status Update IWPC Working Group Chair
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4:20 PM |
IWPC Global Roaming Working Group Report
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Manufacturing Considerations for Module Integration in High Velocity Mobile Products Project Manager, Advanced Technology
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5:00 PM |
Operator Panel Session
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Confirmed
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5:40 PM |
Adjourn for Day |
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7:00 PM |
Bus Leaves for Dinner - LaForet Restaurant |
Bus Transportation provided to and from hotel. |
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DAY 3 April 18 Thursday 7:00 AM |
Networking Breakfast |
Hotel
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8:00 AM |
Global TDD Initiative - Strategy and Demands (Continued)
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TD-LTE in Japan Chief Strategic Advisor, Member of the Board
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8:40 AM |
Assessing Real World Performance
Characteristics
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Multi-Mode Multi-Band LTE Device Performances on Real Networks Senior Systems Engineer
In Device LTE/Wi-Fi Coexistence: Performance in Real LTE Networks Senior LTE Device Architect
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9:40 AM |
Networking Break |
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10:20 AM |
RF Front End Perspectives |
TD-LTE Impact on RF Front-End Component Design Strategic Marketing Manager
Optimized RF Front End Solutions for 2.3-2.7 GHz Global Roaming Devices Product Marketing Manager
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11:40 AM |
Networking Lunch |
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12:40 PM |
Enabling Technologies
Antenna Tuning
Envelope Tracking
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Antenna Control Solutions for Global TD and FD-LTE Smartphones Senior Marketing Manager
Antenna Solutions Supporting LTE Global Roaming Senior Research Engineer
Envelope Tracking for Global TDD/FDD Roaming VP, Marketing
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2:40 PM |
Networking Break |
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3:10 PM |
Testing Considerations
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Efficient, Effective & Comprehensive Testing of TD-LTE & TD+FD-LTE Mobile Devices Director, Mobile Devices Test
Challenges of Multi-RAT/Multi-Band Testing Application Engineer
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4:10 PM |
IWPC Tunable Components and Architectures Working Group |
Tunable Components and Architectures Industry Survey Results Principal Member of Technical Staff
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4:40 PM |
Operator/OEM/Platform Vendor Panel Session
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Confirmed
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5:20 PM |
Takeaways and Closing Remarks |
IWPC |
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5:50 PM |
Adjourn |
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7:15 PM |
Dinner (Dutch*) |
For those who desire to join us, we get together to enjoy good friends, good food, good wine, and (really) bad jokes. |
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: Friday, April 5th, 2013.
- 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 4 Breaks), Presentation materials, audio/visual costs, etc.
These costs will be $898 (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?
Hilton San Jose
300 Almaden Blvd.
San Jose, CA 95110
1-408-287-2100
Hotel Website
Guest Room Rates: $179.00Please contact the hotel directly at 1-408-287-2100 for reservations. When making reservations, please mention the IWPC room block "IWP".
Cut-off date for reservations is April 5th, 2013. After that date rooms cannot be guaranteed at the IWPC rate. - What are the travel options from the airport to the hotel?
Travel options from the airport to the hotel can be found by clicking here.
- 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 “movies” 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?
IWPC prepares a memory stick with ALL presentation materials delivered to the IWPC on or before the deadline.
For ALL IWPC members:
All IWPC members are invited to submit materials to include on this memory stick. 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 handed out at the workshop and included in the IWPC Web site.
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