Re-configurable multi-standard terminal for heterogeneous networks

Abstract

the next generation of mobile communication systems will lead to an integration of existing networks and access technologies. forming a heterogeneous network. New architectures are needed to serve new requirements from these new systems. The paper will highlight the reqirirements of a re-coiijigurable multi-standard terminal from the physical-layer point of view. A re-coii$gurable architecture consisting of algorithm domain specipc accelerators, allowing autonomous complex digital signal processing wifhout intevference from a microprocessor or digital signal processor, will be explained. Performance comparison numbers with latest Digital Signal Processors will show the eflectiveiiess ofthe proposed architecture.