In general, WCDMA is considered as 3G technology while LTE is considered as 4G technology . LTE provides higher data rates than WCDMA by achieving higher spectral efficiency. Also, LTE technology provide more flat architecture that is mainly focused on IP packet based services than that of the WCDMA.
Read moreWhat is WCDMA technology?
WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access) UMTS standard for 3G digital mobile networks, using CDMA technology . It is the evolution path for GSM and EDGE to UMTS and offers increased voice capacity and theoretical peak data speeds of up to 2 Mbps.
Read moreIs WCDMA and UMTS the same?
Though both are developed for mobile communications in the 3G network, UMTS is developed for 3G networks alone, whereas WCDMA is developed for 3G networks and 3G+ networks .
Read moreWhat is UTRAN architecture?
UTRAN (short for “‘UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network”) is a collective term for the network and equipment that connects mobile handsets to the public telephone network or the Internet .
Read moreWhat are the components of UMTS explain in detail?
UMTS specifies a complete network system, which includes the radio access network (UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network, or UTRAN), the core network (Mobile Application Part, or MAP) and the authentication of users via SIM (subscriber identity module) cards.
Read moreWhat are the parts of a UMTS network architecture?
The UMTS network is divided into two logical networks, i.e., core network (CN) and radio access network (RAN) . The CN and RAN are connected via an open interface. The network architecture is continuously evolving to enable a smooth transition from 2G to 3G, leveraging existing and new technologies.
Read moreWhat are the three elements of UMTS network architecture describe?
As shown in the figure there are three main components in UMTS network architecture, User Equipments is composed of Mobile Equipment (ME) and USIM. Radio Access Network is composed of NodeB and RNC. Core Network is composed of circuit switched and packet switched functional modules .
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