Optimizing Mobile Device RF
Performance Beyond LTE-Advanced
Addressing Future RF Challenges of CA, MIMO,
Multiband Support in an FD/TD LTE World
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When
May 11-13, 2015
Introduction
Service providers are seeking to deliver a better customer experience and utilize additional spectrum bands as they become available. Many advanced features such as Carrier Aggregation and MIMO are being implemented at the terminal posing considerable challenges to the smartphone and cellular user equipment ecosystem and could also compromise final customer experience. This workshop will bring together leading operators and technology innovators to explore state-of-the-art RF Front End enablers and consider technology breakthroughs and new architectural approaches for the different elements of device design.
Workshop Goals
- Assess current architectural limitations with regards to long term evolution of CA and MIMO and explore potential for RF Front-End (RFFE) innovation
- Understand the performance impact of how current RF design can scale up with number of bands added, especially considering more than 5 Component Carriers
- Investigate and understand trends and innovative RF designs that will scale up efficiently with the number of supported bands and their aggregation
- Examine MIMO limitations, enablers and innovation within the terminal (UE)
- Understand opportunities for active antennas & antenna tuning (AAS) within the terminal (UE)
Agenda
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DAY 1 Monday 19:00 |
Evening Reception |
Hotel |
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DAY 2 Tuesday 08:00 |
Opening Remarks |
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09:00
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Host Keynote Remarks
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In Search of Optimized Next Generation User Equipment Principal Standards Strategist
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10:00 |
Networking Break |
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10:40
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Carrier Perspectives
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Challenges for Next Generation Devices Project Manager
European Operator Perspective Mobile Radio Access Technology Specialist
Asian Operator Perspective Associate GM
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12:40 |
Networking Lunch |
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13:40 |
Carrier Perspectives (Continued)
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Higher Order MIMO and Increased UL Tx Power Director, Mobile Systems and Devices Strategy & Architecture
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14:30 |
Platform Perspectives
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RF Systems End to End Head of RF Front Systems
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15:10 |
Networking Break |
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15:40
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Platform Perspectives (continued)
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LTE-A UE Design Challenges Head of RF Front Systems
Evolution of the RF Front-End for LTE-A Principle Engineer
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17:00
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End of Day Panel |
Invited
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18:00 |
Adjourn |
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20:00 |
Networking Dinner |
La Posada De La Villa Bus transportation provided to restaurant |
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DAY 3 Wednesday 08:00 |
RF Front End Trends & Innovation
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Improving Cell Edge Performance with Novel Tx Path Enhancements
Improving LTE Receiver Sensitivity to Double Downlink Data Rates Director, Systems Engineering
Super-PADs: Integrated Components for Today's (and Tomorrow's) Smartphones Strategic Marketing Manager
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09:30
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RF Front End Trends & Innovation (Antennas and Systems)
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Extending Band Support to New Lower and Higher Frequencies Research Manager
Agility for the Next Generation of Mobile Devices CTO
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10:30 |
Networking Break |
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11:00 |
RF Front End Trends & Innovation (continued)
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Tuning as a Tool for RF Designers Product Marketing Manager
Tunable RF Front Ends for Advanced 4G Handsets Product Manager
Tunable SAW Filters for Mobile Devices CTO
Future Building Blocks for Reconfigurable Front-end Modules and Transceivers Wireless Researcher
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13:00 |
Networking Lunch |
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14:00 |
RF Front End Trends & Innovation (continued) |
A Widely Tunable Full Duplex Transceiver Combining Electrical Balance Isolation and Analogue Cancelation Wireless Technology Innovator
What is a Fully Digital Transmitter? Senior Engineer
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15:00 |
Networking Break |
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15:30
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Tuning Working Group Session
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Working Group Leadership
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16:00
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RF Front End Trends & Innovation (continued)
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Engineering Substrate: the Foundation to Meet Current and Future RF Requirements Director, Business Development
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16:30 |
RF Testing Trends & Innovation
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VoLTE Testing Aspects & Experiences Market Segment Leader
Supporting Complex Matching Circuits through Full Wave Circuit Optimization Product Manager
Development and Production Test Solution for Devices with Active Antennas Director, Product Management
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18:00 |
Closing Panel |
Host & Attendees |
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18:45 |
Adjourn |
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20:00
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Dinner (Dutch*) |
For those who desire to join us, we get together to enjoy good friends, good food and good wine. |
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Deadline for electronic version of presentation/handout materials: Friday, May 1, 2015.
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- Hotel information?
Hotel Melia Madrid Princesa
Calle de la Princesa
28008 Madrid, Spain
Phone: +34 91 541 82 00
Hotel WebsiteThe IWPC room block rate is 165 Euros. Click here to register online.
The cut-off date for reservations is April 20, 2015. After that date, rooms cannot be guaranteed at the IWPC rate.
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Business casual suggested. No ties, please!
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