4G
Fourth-Generation
Cellular Communication System
4G DEFINITION
4G Fourth Generation Cellular
Communication (4G)
3G 4G is not one defined technology or standard, but
rather a collection of technologies and protocols
aimed at creating fully packet-switched networks
2G optimized for data.
4G networks are projected to provide speeds of
1G 100 Mbps while moving and 1 Gbps while
stationary.
0G
EVOLUTION OF DATA STANDARDS
4G
Zero Generation Mobile
Systems (0G)
3G
The radio telephone system preceded modern cellular
mobile telephony technology (1G).
The radio telephone system contained one central
2G
antenna tower per region. The central antenna required
radio phones to have a powerful transmitter, capable of
transmitting up to 50 miles. The number of radio
telephones per region was limited by the number of
1G available channels.
Unlike closed radio systems, radio telephones were
connected to the public telephone network and were
0G typically mounted in cars, trucks, and briefcases.
EVOLUTION OF DATA STANDARDS
4G First Generation Cellular
Communication (1G)
3G
The 1G cellular telephone system
divided cities into small cells. This
division allowed extensive frequency
reuse across a city, allowing millions to
2G use cell phones simultaneously.
1G cell phone technology encompassed
1G analog standards introduced in the 1980s
and continued until replaced by 2G
digital cell phones.
0G
EVOLUTION OF DATA STANDARDS
4G Second Generation Cellular
Communication (2G)
3G 2G digital technologies can be divided into two
standards:
2G TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access)
- GSM: Originally from Europe but used
worldwide
1G - iDEN: Proprietary network used by Nextel in the
US
- PDC: Used exclusively in Japan
0G CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access)
- IS-95: Commonly referred to as CDMA and used
in the Americas and parts of Asia
EVOLUTION OF DATA STANDARDS
4G Third Generation Cellular
Communication (3G)
3G
3G networks provide the ability to
transfer voice data and non-voice data
(music downloads, emails and instant
messaging) over the same network
simultaneously.
2G 3G networks deliver broadband capacity
and support greater numbers of voice and
data customers at lower incremental costs
than 2G.
1G Standards:
- W-CDMA: Wideband Code Division Multiple
Access
0G - EVDO: Evolution-Data Optimized
3G VS. 4G
Less Complexity, Faster Transmission
Unlike the 3G networks which are a combination of circuit switched and
packet switched networks, 4G will be based on packet switching only.
This will allow low-latency data transmission.
3G 4G
Leading U.S. Carrier 3G EVDO International Carrier is testing
network currently averages 4G communication at 100
400 to 700 Kbps with peak Mbps while moving, and 1
rates up to 2 Mbps. Gbps while stationary.
3G VS. 4G
4G
3G 100
90
2G
80
70
60
Mbps
50
40
1G
30
20
10
0
3G 4G
0G
4G POSSIBILITIES
4G Enhanced Mobile Gaming
3G Experience enhanced wireless
capabilities that deliver mobile
2G gaming interaction with latency less
than five milliseconds.
1G Play online multiplayer games while
traveling at high speeds or sitting
0G outside.
4G POSSIBILITIES
4G Personal Media Repository
3G Create a personal media
repository that can be
2G accessed from home and on
the road to view photos,
watch movies and listen to
1G your personal music
collection.
0G
4G POSSIBILITIES
4G Virtual Presence
3G Use hologram-generating virtual reality
programs that provide an artificial
presence just about anywhere.
2G For example, decide if you want to
personally respond when someone rings
1G
your front door while you are away from
home.
0G
4G POSSIBILITIES
4G Broadband Access
Locations
in Remote
3G 4G networks will provide a wireless
alternative for broadband access to
2G residential and business customers.
In addition, 4G will provide the first
opportunity for broadband access in
1G remote locations without an infrastructure
to support cable or DSL access.
0G
THE ROAD AHEAD
GOING FORWARD WITH 4G
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4G ACCESS OPTIONS
Embed 4G technology
into all end-user devices
Developmobile personal
gateways
Develop external
interfaces with 4G
peripherals
Embedded Laptop Partnerships
Potential 4G Peripherals
Smaller footprint peripherals have a greater potential
to support multiple devices.
PCMCIA Express Card USB Compact Flash Secure Digital
Availability of Peripheral Interfaces
Video Digital Xbox
Laptop Desktop Camera Camera PDA 360 PSP PS3
USB
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
SD I/O Card Slot
Firewire Port
Ethernet Port
PCMCIA
ExpressCard 34
Slot
ExpressCard 54
Slot
Source: Availability based on direct interface or available adapters
Closing Thoughts
Closing Thoughts
The lack of clarity and overuse of the term 4G could prove its
biggest opportunity, or could spell its premature demise.
As carriers begin to rollout 3G the term 4G may be rendered
meaningless by lack of definition.
However, the rollout of mobile broadband will have a profound
impact on the way we work and live.
Thank You
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