Description

Key Facts EDGE evolution (sometimes also called EDGE+ or EGPRS2) is an enhancement of the GSM/EDGE standard to increase the maximum data throughput of the existing GSM/EDGE network by means of minor modifications. The improvements include downlink dual carrier operation, higher-order modulation (16QAM, 32QAM) in combination with an optional higher symbol rate and turbo coding, latency improvements, and the use of RX diversity at the mobile station. Depending on the features applied, peak data rates of up to 1 Mbit/s will be achieved. The R&S®AFQ-K241 option extends the R&S®AFQ-K240 GSM/EDGE option to EDGE evolution.
Features & Benefits
  • Main features
    • Supports higher symbol rate (325 kHz) and normal symbol rate (270.833 kHz)
    • Higher-order modulation types: 16QAM, 32QAM
    • Burst types: Normal 16QAM and 32QAM, All Data 16QAM and 32QAM, HSR QPSK, HSR 16QAM, HSR 32QAM, HSR All Data QPSK, HSR All Data 16QAM, HSR All Data 32QAM
    • Mixed frames with GSM, EDGE and EGPRS2 slots in one frame (with same symbol rate per frame)
    • Multislot configuration
    • “Framed double” sequence mode for generation of realistic test scenarios with changing frame content
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