The increasing use of spectrum creates a greater potential for interference in wireless. Efficient use of spectrum requires radio transmitters and receivers that function properly to cater to ever-growing demand for network capacity, according to a white paper released by 5G Americas, a trade association. The white paper, titled “Radio Frequency Receiver Performance,” provides a technical analysis of receiver performance and specific 5G Americas recommendations.
“Receiver performance is not a one-time job. It is a process that continually evolves as the wireless ecosystem grows and the spectrum becomes congested,” Chris Pearson, President of 5G Americas said. “As spectrum is a critical resource affected by receiver performance, 5G Americas provides recommendations toward positive solutions.”
Current regulation primarily focuses on transmitters, but adding restrictions to compensate for inadequate legacy receiver performance can be counterproductive, the white paper opines. “Improving receiver performance involves several key issues, including co-existence between users of spectrum, and industry-specific policies,” the publication reads.
“Effective self-policing negates additional regulator intervention in industries like mobile networks that have a well-functioning system of evolving standards, and market forces that encourage equipment upgrades for better performance. However, other industries that lack such mechanisms may require regulatory involvement,” said Ericsson Senior Technical Advisor Ali Khayrallah. “An on-going dialogue between all stakeholders including industries, policy makers, and incumbent and prospective users of spectrum will be beneficial to ensuring innovation and full spectrum utilization continues.”
The white paper provides technical analysis of receiver performance along with providing specific recommendations, and contributions toward positive outcomes so industries can co-exist.
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