LTE MTC: Optimizing LTE Advanced for Machine Type Communications
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LTE MTC optimizes LTE Advanced for machine-type communications by significantly increasing battery life, reducing device complexity, and enhancing coverage. As part of 3GPP Release 13, LTE MTC allows for narrowband operation, extended sleep cycles, and new power saving modes. It plays a key role in connecting the billions of devices that make up the Internet of Everything by co-existing with mobile broadband networks.
LTE MTC: Optimizing LTE Advanced for Machine Type Communications
- 1. @2013-2014 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies. All Rights Reserved. 1 October 2014 LTE MTC: Optimizing LTE Advanced for Machine-Type Communications
- 2. @2013-2014 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies. All Rights Reserved. 2 LTE Advanced is evolving and expanding into new frontiers Using all spectrum types Empowering new services Connecting more industries Extending LTE Advancedto unlicensed spectrum Making Wi-Fi a virtual extension of LTE LTE Direct always-on proximity awareness Evolving LTE Broadcast, going beyond mobile Connecting more verticals like cars Optimizing LTE Advanced for machine-type communications Faster and better mobile broadband Advanced receivers Evolving carrier aggregation Advanced antenna features Further enhancing HetNets
- 3. @2013-2014 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies. All Rights Reserved. 3 Optimizing LTE Advanced for Machine-Type Communication LTE MTC is part of the upcoming Release 13 of the global 3GPP standard Benefits from the reliability, pervasiveness, efficiency, and longevity of 4G LTE 1 Significantly increases battery life, while reducing cost/complexity and enhancing coverage 2 Co-exists with mobile broadband services enabling continued M2M business model innovations 3 Plays a key role among the multiple solutions required to connect the Internet of Everything 4
- 4. @2013-2014 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies. All Rights Reserved. 4 The IoE is bringing a massive surge of smart, connected things 1 Source: Machina Research, February, 2014 Connected Home Transforming industries with innovative services and useful information ~25 Billion Interconnected devices forecast in 20201 Transportation Smart Cities Retail Education Industrial Healthcare
- 5. @2013-2014 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies. All Rights Reserved. 5 Connecting the IoE requires heterogeneous wireless connectivity Powered by global standards with seamless interoperability across multiple vendors Personal Area (WPAN) Local Area (WLAN) Wide Area (WWAN) The center of the connected home/enterprise, evolving for the IoE with 802.11ah Replaces cables for connecting mobile/PC accessories, evolving for the IoE with Bluetooth Smart For applications that demand ubiquitous coverage and high reliability, evolving for the IoE with LTE MTC Bluetooth Wi-Fi 802.11 3G and 4G LTE Supporting the wide range of IoE use cases with varying performance, cost, and energy requirements
- 6. @2013-2014 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies. All Rights Reserved. 6 Valuable M2M services are enabled by the pervasiveness, reliability, security, and performance of 3G and 4G LTE 1 Source: GSMA Intelligence, Jul. ’14; 2 Source: NIST, “Consolidated NIST Wireless Characteristics Matrix V5”, 10/25/2010 Ubiquitous coverage with established networks that serve ~2.7 3G/4G connections worldwide1 High reliability that provides redundant network design with >99% availability2 Mature ecosystem backed by global standards with seamless interoperability Robust security features built-in; trusted in government and finance sectors High performance with broadband data rates, real-time responsiveness, and managed QoS 3G and 4G LTE Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Services Real-time control and automation Remote monitoring and management Broadband services OTT managed cloud services Financial services
- 7. @2013-2014 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies. All Rights Reserved. 7 M2M services are transforming the way we live and do business Connected Cities Lighting, Parking, Water Management Connected Transportation Automotive, Asset Tracking, UBI Connected Industrial HVAC, POS, Smart Grid 3G and 4G LTE Gateways, Wearables, Devices Connected Health Care Smart Energy, Home Security Connected Home
- 8. @2013-2014 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies. All Rights Reserved. 8 4G LTE provides a solid foundation for future M2M growth Source: GSA (www.gsacom.com) –July 2014 for networks and June 2014 for devices Common global standard with a vibrant global ecosystem Network longevity LTE has become one of the fastest growing wireless technologies providing a solid foundation for many years to come Network efficiency Increased spectral efficiency, simplified network infrastructure, and more efficient signaling Superior performance LTE and LTE Advanced provides the fastest and best broadband experiences for applicable M2M services 310+ Networks in 110+ countries 1,500+ Devices from 100+ vendors
- 9. @2013-2014 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies. All Rights Reserved. 9 M2M requirements often differ from mobile broadband Requires optimizations to make technology scalable to a wide range use cases Years of battery life Often battery-powered and deployed in field for many years Low cost/complexity devices Usually do not require the wideband operation of LTE Deep coverage May be deployed in challenging locations (e.g., underground) Low Throughput Smart Machines
- 10. @2013-2014 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies. All Rights Reserved. 10 LTE MTC optimizes LTE Advanced for M2M Part of the upcoming Release 13 of the global 3GPP standard Reduces device cost/complexity New device category with narrowband operation Enhances coverage Advanced techniques to reach challenging locations Significantly increases battery life New enhanced power save modes and efficient signaling Co-existence Efficiently integrates with existing LTE Advanced services
- 11. @2013-2014 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies. All Rights Reserved. 11 LTE MTC significantly increases battery life With new enhanced power modes and efficient signaling Enhanced Power Save Mode (PSM) More efficiently turn on/off modem; optimized for device-originated or scheduled applications Extended Discontinuous Reception (DRX) Longer sleep cycles optimized for delay-tolerant, device-terminated applications Connectionless Random Access Channel (RACH) Data transmissions via common channel for more efficient transition between states Less frequent Tracking Area Updates (TAUs) and measurements Configurable for low-to zero-mobility M2M applications Capable of many years of battery life
- 12. @2013-2014 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies. All Rights Reserved. 12 LTE MTC introduces a new Power Save Mode (PSM) More efficiently turn on/off modem for device-originated or scheduled applications Without LTE MTC LTE Advanced with deep sleep Device requires signaling prior to data transmission in order to register with the network With LTE MTC LTE Advanced with Power Save Mode (PSM) Device remains registered with the network, reducing the signaling required for modem wakeup Efficient modem ‘wakeup’ PSM Service Request or TAU Model power consumption Time M2M Data (Tx/Rx) Off Setup Setup registration and connection Model power consumption Time M2M Data (Tx/Rx)
- 13. @2013-2014 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies. All Rights Reserved. 13 LTE MTC introduces longer sleep cycles Delivering critical power savings for delay-tolerant, device-terminated applications Without LTE MTC Sleep cycles optimized for human-type communications Current maximum sleep cycle is 2.56 seconds, resulting in unnecessary signaling With LTE MTC Sleep cycles extendable for machine-type communications Capable of extending sleep cycles to many minutes, eliminating unnecessary signaling to save power Sleep DRX TAU Sleep DRX TAU TAU Delay Tolerance M2M Data (Tx/Rx) Unnecessary signaling Time Model power consumption PSM Sleep DRX TAU M2M Data (Tx/Rx) Extended sleep cycle eliminates unnecessary signaling Time Model power consumption
- 14. @2013-2014 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies. All Rights Reserved. 14 LTE MTC enables a new, simpler M2M device capability Optimized for relatively small, infrequent data transmissions 1 Based on peak data rates per 3GPP standard Wideband (20 MHz) Fast Data Rate (300+ Mbps1) Diversity Antennas FDD or TDD Operation Mobile Broadband Narrowband (~1 MHz) Reduced Data Rate (<2 Mbps1) Single receive antenna Half Duplex Operation Low throughput Smart Machines •Simplifies RF hardware •Reduces baseband complexity
- 15. @2013-2014 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies. All Rights Reserved. 15 LTE MTC delivers enhanced coverage Redundant UL/DL Transmissions Send same data in consecutive Transmit Time Intervals Single Frequency Network (SFN) Multicast Same broadcast signal from all cells Trade off spectrum efficiency and latency LTE Advanced sub-frames (1 ms) More reliable in-building coverage Better cell-edge performance Configurable per cell/UE/channel
- 16. @2013-2014 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies. All Rights Reserved. 16 LTE MTC capitalizes on hyper-densification of small cells Solving the 1000x data challenge with small cells everywhere improves M2M coverage Enterprise Metro / Pico Residential / Neighborhood M2M UEs MacroCell Brings the network closer improving coverage and reducing power Enhances uplink link budget Enables flexible deployment models (macro cells, small cells, and relays)
- 17. @2013-2014 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies. All Rights Reserved. 17 LTE MTC co-exists with today’s mobile broadband services Efficiently integrated with existing LTE Advanced spectrum and networks 1 Assumptions: ISD Urban –500m, 3 cells per site, Channel b/w 10MHz, Cell capacity: DL 14Mbps, UL 9.6Mbps; Traffic types include data and commands for Electric Meter, Water Meter, Security Panel, HVAC-Residential, Outdoor Street Light, Off Street Parking Meter, Parking Space Sensor, Water Assets; 100% of traffic assumed in 6hr. busy period –see appendix for more details on MTC sample scenario Co-existence Time-and Frequency-Division Multiplexing between LTE MTC services and other services (e.g., mobile broadband) Flexible capacity Multiple narrowband regions supported for scalable resource allocation between LTE MTC and non-MTC Non-MTC Services Non-MTC Data LTE MTC Non-MTC Data LTE MTC Non-MTC Services Non-MTC Control Non-MTC Control <0.1% of data capacity for MTC traffic based on sample scenario1
- 18. @2013-2014 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies. All Rights Reserved. 18 LTE MTC proposed as part of Release 13 of the 3GPP standard New features introduced in R11 and R12, but critical optimizations realized with R13 * Extended Access Barring Overload Control Ability to utilize EAB* to restrict access to delay-tolerant devices in overload New Device Category Marginal cost/complexity reductions plus elementary power savings LTE MTC RELEASE 11 RELEASE 12 RELEASE 13 Enhanced Coverage Advanced techniques to reach challenging locations New, simpler device Narrowband operation reduces overall device complexity/cost Significant power savings New enhanced power save modes and efficient signaling
- 19. @2013-2014 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies. All Rights Reserved. 19 The 4G LTE ecosystem is already delivering innovative solutions to support the growth of M2M services
- 20. @2013-2014 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies. All Rights Reserved. 20 M2M services are benefiting the entire 4G LTE ecosystem Capitalizing on the massive surge of smart, connected things with the Internet of Everything New revenue streams Better customer engagement Reduce labor costs (service/repair) Increase productivity Improve safety and security Enhanced user experience New M2M services Potential OTT services Flexible capacity allocation Businesses & Consumers Mobile Operators M2M Service Providers The high growth potential of M2M is resulting in unprecedented levels of interest and investment
- 21. @2013-2014 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies. All Rights Reserved. 21 Mobile operators are embracing innovative M2M business models With solutions to simplify the deployment and management of M2M services Apps Simplified Service Management Billing/Cost Management Real-time Diagnostics Simplified 4G LTE Connectivity Global SIM Automated Provisioning Simplified Device Development Certified modules Certified devices Simplified Application Development M2M APIs and pre-packaged apps Cloud infrastructure End-to-end personalized service offerings through partnerships Flexible billing options that cater to M2M applications and services Dedicated M2M customer service and professional services
- 22. @2013-2014 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies. All Rights Reserved. 22 The industry is working on a standardized M2M service layer oneM2M provides a secure and efficient end-to-end data/control exchange oneM2M is a global organization creating a scalable and interoperable standard for communications of devices and services used in M2M applications and the Internet of Things. The views expressed on this slide are those of Qualcomm, and they may not represent a consensus position within oneM2M or cover all aspects/features of the oneM2M specifications. Provides reliable end-to-end security (e.g., encryption) oneM2M messages App App Service Layer Service Layer LTE MTC API API •Middleware between M2M apps & communication HW/SW •Typically implemented upon IP •Provides functions common across M2M apps Enhances M2M data transport efficiency Simplifies device life-cycle management Reduces time-to-market with standardized protocols & APIs Delivers interoperability across M2M apps
- 23. @2013-2014 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies. All Rights Reserved. 23 Qualcomm is uniquely positioned to connect the Internet of Everything
- 24. @2013-2014 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies. All Rights Reserved. 24 Qualcomm 4G LTE technology leadership A history 4G LTE technology firsts and product innovation Qualcomm Snapdragon and Qualcomm Gobi are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Industry-first Chipsets from QTI •World’s 1st LTE Advanced solution (Jun ’13) •First with LTE Broadcast (Jan ‘14) •LTE Advanced cat 6 (300 Mbps) solution announced in Nov. ‘13 Standards Leadership •A main contributor to key LTE Advanced features •Instrumental in driving interference cancellation and other Hetnetsfeatures •Pioneering work on LTE Direct, LTE MTC and LTE in unlicensed spectrum Industry-first Demos •MWC 2012: Live Over-The-Air (OTA) HetNetDemo with Mobility •MWC 2013: Live OTA opportunistic HetNetDemo with VoIP Mobility; Authorized Shared Access (ASA) demo •MWC 2014: Enhanced HetNetswith data-channel interference cancellation; Live OTA LTE Direct demo At the forefront of evolving and expanding LTE Advanced into new frontiers
- 25. @2013-2014 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies. All Rights Reserved. 25 Qualcomm® Gobi™ 3G and 4G M2M solutions Proven global solutions supporting multiple carriers with multimode capability Qualcomm Snapdragon and Qualcomm Gobi are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. 1 As of September 2014 More than 175 3G/4G and Wi-Fi / HPGP modules and solutions from leading OEMs1 A partial list of cellular modules from various vendors is available at: www.m2msearch.com •Integrated applications processors, location capability, and WiFi/BT connectivity support •Extended product life •Additional products available, including Qualcomm® SnapdragonTMProcessors for Automotive
- 26. @2013-2014 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies. All Rights Reserved. 26 Qualcomm is uniquely positioned to connect the IoE An unmatched technology portfolio and end-to-end solutions across the entire IoEvalue chain Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. RF Connectivity Bluetooth 3G/4G LTE Wi-Fi Supporting Technologies Apps Processing HPGP Power Management System / OS Location & Sensors
- 27. @2013-2014 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies. All Rights Reserved. 27 Optimizing LTE Advanced for Machine-Type Communication LTE MTC is part of the upcoming Release 13 of the global 3GPP standard Benefits from the reliability, pervasiveness, efficiency, and longevity of 4G LTE 1 Significantly increases battery life, while reducing cost/complexity and enhancing coverage 2 Co-exists with mobile broadband services enabling continued M2M business model innovations 3 Plays a key role among the multiple solutions required to connect the Internet of Everything 4 Learn more at: www.qualcomm.com/lte-mtc
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