Relay-based deployment concepts for wireless and mobile broadband radio
IEEE Communications Magazine
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Relay and RF repeater technologies are considered as an effective means to improve the system throughput and coverage performance or cellular OFDMA systems. IN this paper, we provide a comprehensive system level comparison of relay and RF repeater based systems utilizing multiple antenna techniques. For relay-based systems we consider a novel relay mode selection procedure that allows intelligent interference avoidance within the same cell. The results show that for both downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) transmission the relay-based system can offer both average throughput and coverage enhancements, while the repeater-based system is capable of coverage extension only. The geographical areas that are most suitable for relay or RF repeater modes are also calculated through system level analysis.