Software-Defined Radio Altering the Wireless Value Chain

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1 Brochure More information from Software-Defined Radio Altering the Wireless Value Chain Description: The potential impact of Software Defined Radio on the wireless value chain is immense and will affect endusers, network operators, service providers, OEM suppliers, and the handset manufacturers, some positively, some negatively. "Software-Defined Radio Altering The Wireless Value Chain" is a follow-up to Consulting s initial study of this disruptive leading edge technology which was published in Since then, the markets, the technologies, the issues, and the challenges have become clearer, making it possible for us to delve deeper and produce a more comprehensive review of where SDR is today, how it is likely to develop in the future, and what impact it will have on the wireless industry as a whole. This report, first of all, provides an overview of the technologies involved in SDR and explains the key differences between this platform and traditional wireless technologies. The significance of software-based signal processing as a key driver for development of SDR is highlighted, together with the growing capability in the processing power of digital signal processors which can now support a wide variety of modulation schemes and protocols. Key attributes of DSP processors, enabling software mobile solutions, are described, along with other technology enablers for SDR which have developed or been enhanced in the last two years (see Table of Contents) From the theoretical to the practical, this report provides a summary of SDR development so far, within the context of developing cellular standards and the evolution of wireless subsystems, driven by advances in hardware and software technologies. This analysis leads to a discussion of emerging SDR platforms, and key markets. Profiles of major vendors present a brief history, financial information, employee figures, SDR related research and development, SDR products and technologies, recent contracts and news related to SDR. The Report then goes on to consider the future of SDR and this technology s prospects for meeting the challenges ahead. Key drivers of demand and counterbalancing constraints are highlighted and major issues, such as system security, regulatory obstacles, and competing technologies are also discussed. Finally,the publishers of this report use its proprietary methodologies to forecast worldwide and regional demand for SDR in the period in terms of handsets and base stations and in terms of revenue from these segments. Contents: Chapter 1 - Executive Summary 1.1 Introduction 1.2 What is SDR? 1.3 Strengths and Weaknesses Key Strengths of SDR Key Weaknesses of SDR 1.4 Demand Drivers and Suppressants Key Demand Drivers for SDR Key Demand Constraints for SDR 1.5 Market Opportunities 1.6 Revenue and Unit Forecasts 1.7 Prospects for the Technology Chapter 2 - Introduction 2.1 Definition of Software Defined Radio 2.2 Overview of the Study 2.3 Sources of Information and Methodology Chapter 3 - Software Defined Radio Technology 3.1 Technology Overview

2 3.1.1 Traditional Wireless System Design SDR Based Wireless System Design 3.2 Software Communications Architecture (SCA) 3.3 Hardware and Radio Frequency Technology DSP Processors FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) RF Technology Digital to Analog/Analog to Digital Converters Smart Antennas 3.4 Implementation of SDR Technology SDR in Base Stations SDR in Handsets Chapter 4 - Software Defined Radio: Evolution, Current Status and Adoption 4.1 Evolution of Cellular Standards 4.2 Evolution of SDR Advancement of SDR Technology 4.3 Emerging SDR Architectures JTRS OMG - Software Radio Domain Task Force SCOUT (Smart user-centric communication environment) SDR Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) Radio Definition Language (RDL) 4.4 Areas of Adoption Defense Civil - Government and Public Safety Commercial 4.5 Vendor Profiles Vanu PrismTech ADC Telecommunications Spectrum Signal Processing Inc AirNet Communications Corporation 4.6 Alternative Applications for SDR RFID Readers WiMAX Chapter 5 - Software Defined Radio: Future and Challenges 5.1 Key Demand Drivers for SDR Flexibility and Interoperability Upgrades and Fault Correction Dynamic Network Reconfiguration Efficient use of Spectrum Economies of Scale and Mass Customisation Increase in Business Travel and Roaming Revenues 5.2 Key Demand Constraints for SDR Brand Erosion due to change in Business Models Hesitation towards SDR Adoption Technological Challenges Security Regulations Network Management Rogue Terminals 5.3 Evolving Wireless Business Models Transformation of the Wireless Value Chain Potential Impact on Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) Potential Impact on Network Operators Potential Impact on Service Providers Potential Impact on Consumers/Users Emergence of Third Party Software Vendors Third Party Hardware Vendors 5.4 Challenges for SDR Security Issues

3 5.4.2 Regulatory Obstacles Impact of Alternative Technologies - Multimode Hardware Radios 5.5 Summary/Conclusion Chapter 6 - Software Defined Radio: Market Forecasts and Analysis 6.1 Methodology Forecast Model Techniques Forecast Model Key Assumptions 6.2 Worldwide Forecast Summary Base Transceiver Station Market Handset Terminal Market 6.3 Regional Forecast Results Cellular Subscriber Forecasts Base Transceiver Station Forecasts Handset Terminals Forecast Chapter 7 - Conclusions 7.1 Key Findings 7.2 Major Conclusions List of Exhibits Chapter 1 - Executive Summary Exhibit 1.1: Worldwide Subscriber Forecasts Exhibit 1.2: Protocol Stack for a Wireless Platform Exhibit 1.3: Software Defined Radio Wireless Platform Exhibit 1.4: Total Market Opportunity for SDR Technology by Region Exhibit 1.5: Total Market Opportunity for SDR Technology by Region Exhibit 1.6: Total Worldwide Market Opportunity for SDR Technology by Application Exhibit 1.7: Total Worldwide Market Opportunity for SDR Technology by Application Exhibit 1.8: SDR Base Stations Revenue and Unit Forecasts Exhibit 1.9: SDR Base Stations Revenue and Unit Forecasts Exhibit 1.10: SDR Handset Revenue and Unit Forecasts Exhibit 1.11: SDR Handset Revenue and Unit Forecasts Exhibit 1.12: SDR Technology Advancement Path Exhibit 1.13: Evolved Wireless Services Relationship Chart Chapter 2 - Introduction Chapter 3 - Software Defined Radio Technology Exhibit 3.1: Protocol Stack for Wireless Platform Exhibit 3.2: Wireless System Platform Exhibit 3.3: Component Descriptions of Wireless System Platform Exhibit 3.4: Traditional Wireless System Component Platform Exhibit 3.5: Moore's Law Exhibit 3.6: Traditional Stovepipe Wireless Architecture Exhibit 3.7: Software Defined Radio System Wireless Component Platform Exhibit 3.8: Software Defined Radio System Architecture Exhibit 3.9: Functional SDRF Model Exhibit 3.10: SDR Forum Open Architecture Exhibit 3.11: SDR Forum Functional Interface Exhibit 3.12: Generic PC Hardware/Software: SDR Analogy Exhibit 3.13: Software Communications Architecture (SCA) Diagram Exhibit 3.14: DSP partitioning of Software Defined Radio Exhibit 3.15: FPGA Implementation of SDR Exhibit 3.16: Elements of a SDR System Exhibit 3.17: Antenna Selection and Spatial Reuse Exhibit 3.18: Modulation Schemes Exhibit 3.19: Multiple Access Schemes Exhibit 3.20: Smart Antenna System Implementation Exhibit 3.21: SDR Cluster Solution for BTS Exhibit 3.22: Narrowband Base Station Architecture

4 Exhibit 3.23: Wideband base station Architecture Exhibit 3.24: SDR Handset Architecture Chapter 4 - Software Defined Radio: Evolution, Current Status and Adoption Exhibit 4.1: Historical Timeline of Cellular Standards Exhibit 4.2: SDR Technology Advancement Path Exhibit 4.3: Evolution of SDR in Wireless Systems Exhibit 4.4: SCOUT Functional Architecture Exhibit 4.5: Signal Path for SDR Exhibit 4.6: Role of RDL Exhibit 4.7: Cluster 1 Exhibit 4.8: Cluster 2 Exhibit 4.9: Airborne and Maritime/Fixed Station (AMF) cluster* Exhibit 4.10: Cluster 5* Exhibit 4.11: JTRS Timeline Exhibit 4.12: Software Radio Base Station System Architecture Exhibit 4.13: Trial System Sites in Gorman and DeLeon, Texas Exhibit 4.14: Trial System Results Exhibit 4.15: Customer list for PrismTech Exhibit 4.16: Architecture of a SDR based RFID Interrogator Exhibit 4.17: Main advantages of an SDR based RFID platform Chapter 5 - Software Defined Radio: Future and Challenges Exhibit 5.1: Traditional Wireless Services Relationship Chart Exhibit 5.2: Evolved Wireless Services Relationship Chart Exhibit 5.3: Transactions and Revenue Streams Exhibit 5.4: Characterizations of Software Download Exhibit 5.5: Evolution of Regulatory Concerns Chapter 6 - Software Defined Radio: Market Forecasts and Analysis Exhibit 6.1: Fisher-Pry Curve Exhibit 6.2: Gompertz Curve Exhibit 6.3: Normal Distribution Exhibit 6.4: Forecast Model Methodology Exhibit 6.5: Estimation of Cellular Subscribers Exhibit 6.6: Estimated Subscriber per BTS Values Exhibit 6.7: Estimation of Annual Demand for Total BTS Units Exhibit 6.8: Estimation of Annual Demand for SDR BTS Units Exhibit 6.9: Replacement Factor for Different Regions Exhibit 6.10: Estimation of Total Handset Terminals Exhibit 6.11: Estimation of SDR Handset Terminals Exhibit 6.12: Worldwide Unit Forecast for Base Transceiver Stations Exhibit 6.13: Worldwide Unit Forecast for Base Transceiver Stations Exhibit 6.14: Worldwide Revenue Forecast for Base Transceiver Stations Exhibit 6.15: Worldwide Revenue Forecast for Base Transceiver Stations Exhibit 6.16: Worldwide Unit Forecast for Handset Terminals Exhibit 6.17: Worldwide Unit Forecast for Handset Terminals Exhibit 6.18: Worldwide Revenue Forecast for Handset Terminals Exhibit 6.19: Worldwide Revenue Forecast for Handset Terminals Exhibit 6.20: Worldwide Subscriber Forecasts Exhibit 6.21: Regional Subscriber Forecasts Exhibit 6.22: Worldwide Subscriber Forecasts Exhibit 6.23: Cellular Subscriber Penetration Rate Exhibit 6.24: Cellular Subscriber Penetration Rate Exhibit 6.25: Regional Unit Forecasts for Total Base Transceiver Stations Installations Exhibit 6.26: Regional Unit Forecasts for Total Base Transceiver Stations Installations Exhibit 6.27: Regional Unit Forecasts for SDR Base Transceiver Stations Installations - Optimistic Estimate Exhibit 6.28: Regional Unit Forecasts for SDR Base Transceiver Stations Installations - Optimistic Estimate Exhibit 6.29: Regional Unit Forecasts for Annual Growth in SDR Base Transceiver Stations Installations - Optimistic Estimate Exhibit 6.30: Regional Revenue Forecasts for SDR Base Transceiver Stations Installations - Optimistic

5 Estimate Exhibit 6.31: Regional Revenue Forecasts for SDR Base Transceiver Stations Installations - Optimistic Estimate Exhibit 6.32: Regional Unit Forecasts for SDR Base Transceiver Stations Installations - Realistic Estimate Exhibit 6.33: Regional Unit Forecasts for SDR Base Transceiver Stations Installations - Realistic Estimate Exhibit 6.34: Regional Unit Forecasts for Annual Growth in SDR Base Transceiver Stations Installations - Realistic Estimate Exhibit 6.35: Regional Revenue Forecasts for SDR Base Transceiver Stations Installations - Realistic Estimate Exhibit 6.36: Regional Revenue Forecasts for SDR Base Transceiver Stations Installations - Realistic Estimate Exhibit 6.37: Regional Unit Forecasts for SDR Base Transceiver Stations Installations - Pessimistic Estimate Exhibit 6.38: Regional Unit Forecasts for SDR Base Transceiver Stations Installations - Pessimistic Estimate Exhibit 6.39: Regional Unit Forecasts for Annual Growth in SDR Base Transceiver Stations Installations - Pessimistic Estimate Exhibit 6.40: Regional Revenue Forecasts for SDR Base Transceiver Stations Installations - Pessimistic Estimate Exhibit 6.41: Regional Revenue Forecasts for SDR Base Transceiver Stations Installations - Pessimistic Estimate Exhibit 6.42: Worldwide Unit Forecast of SDR BTS Installations Exhibit 6.43: Worldwide Unit Forecast of SDR BTS Installations Exhibit 6.44: Worldwide Revenue Forecast of SDR BTS Installations Exhibit 6.45: Worldwide Revenue Forecast of SDR BTS Installations Exhibit 6.46: Regional Unit Forecasts for Total Handset Terminals Exhibit 6.47: Regional Unit Forecasts for Total Handset Terminals Exhibit 6.48: Regional Unit Forecasts for SDR Handset Terminals Exhibit 6.49: Regional Unit Forecasts for SDR Handset Terminals Exhibit 6.50: Regional Unit Forecasts for Growth in Annual SDR Handset Terminal Sales Exhibit 6.51: Regional Revenue Forecasts for SDR Handset Terminals Exhibit 6.52: Regional Revenue Forecasts for SDR Handset Terminals Chapter 7 - Conclusions Exhibit 7.1: Total Worldwide Market Opportunity for SDR Technology by Application Exhibit 7.2: Total Worldwide Market Opportunity for SDR Technology by Application Exhibit 7.3: Total Market Opportunity for SDR Technology by Region Exhibit 7.4: Total Market Opportunity for SDR Technology by Region Ordering: Order Online - Order by Fax - using the form below Order by Post - print the order form below and send to Research and Markets, Guinness Centre, Taylors Lane, Dublin 8, Ireland.

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