Macro Transmission Power Reduction for HetNet Co-Channel Deployments

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Abstract

Enhanced Inter-Cell Interference Coordination (eICIC) techniques are targeted to improve the system and cell-edge throughput of Heterogeneous Networks (HetNets) in LTE-Advanced systems. In order to protect pico UEs from the strong macro interference, the macro eNB can either stop data transmission or simply reduce the transmission power during certain subframes. In this paper, we investigate the impact of reducing the transmission power in LTE HetNets. We evaluate the tradeoff among macro transmission power, cell load and system and cell-edge throughput, with bursty and non-bursty traffic. Moreover, we address some of the technical and standardization challenges related to having a time-varying transmission power. Based on the results, we provide guidance on how to best configure the network to achieve the full potential of the eICIC concept in dynamically changing environments.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGLOBECOM - IEEE Global Telecommunications Conference : Globecom 2012
Number of pages5
PublisherIEEE
Publication date2012
Pages4126-4130
ISBN (Print)978-1-4673-0919-6
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-4673-0920-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
EventIEEE Globecom 2012: Globecom Communications Conference - Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, California, United States
Duration: 3 Dec 20127 Dec 2012

Conference

ConferenceIEEE Globecom 2012
LocationDisneyland Hotel
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAnaheim, California
Period03/12/201207/12/2012
SeriesGlobecom. I E E E Conference and Exhibition
ISSN1930-529X

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