High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) is a key enhancement in third-generation mobile communication systems. It is particularly well-suited for multimedia services such as video streaming, remote conferencing, and web browsing. Introduced in the R5 release, HSDPA was designed to address the growing demand for asymmetric uplink and downlink data transmission. It allows for a significant increase in downlink data rates—up to 10 Mbps—without requiring any changes to the existing WCDMA network infrastructure. As an essential technology, HSDPA plays a critical role in enhancing both the capacity and speed of data services in the later stages of WCDMA network deployment.
To improve downlink packet data rates and reduce latency, HSDPA employs several advanced techniques, including Adaptive Modulation and Coding (AMC), Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request (HARQ), and Fast Packet Scheduling. These technologies fall under the broader category of link adaptation and can also be viewed as an extension of the variable spreading and power control mechanisms in WCDMA.
In this study, we focus on capacity analysis and inter-system interference when simulating WCDMA and HSDPA. A static system-level simulation approach is used, where users are randomly distributed within a defined geographical area and their positions remain fixed throughout the simulation. This method enables us to evaluate the performance of single and dual systems coexisting in a macrocell environment. The simulation model and parameters are based on 3GPP specifications, including TR25.950, 25.848, 25.996, 25.942, and UMTS30.03.
The simulation involves two main phases: first, evaluating the standalone performance of WCDMA and HSDPA, and second, analyzing the mutual interference and system behavior when both systems operate together. This helps in understanding how the presence of HSDPA affects the capacity and throughput of the WCDMA network.
System modeling includes five key aspects: cell topology, channel modeling, handover, power control, and traffic distribution. The network is modeled as a macrocell with three sectors per cell, each covering a radius of 577 meters. Interference from adjacent base stations is considered, but other sectors are ignored to reflect real-world conditions. Path loss is calculated using a vehicle propagation model that accounts for antenna height, frequency, and distance. Shadow fading is modeled using a log-normal distribution with a standard deviation of 8 dB.
Handover in WCDMA is soft, while HSDPA uses hard handover. In the simulation, each sector can serve only one user at a time, and handover decisions are based on the signal-to-noise ratio. Power control is applied to WCDMA, but not to HSDPA. The Monte Carlo method is used to simulate multiple scenarios, generating statistical results based on a large number of snapshots.
The simulation process involves initializing system parameters, allocating users to sectors, calculating path loss and shadow fading, determining the best serving sector, and performing power control. After each snapshot, the system checks whether the required capacity is met and adjusts the number of users accordingly. This iterative process continues until the desired performance metrics are achieved.
Simulation results show that in a standalone WCDMA system, the uplink capacity is around 1,298 users based on the 6dB noise rise criterion, and 2,400 users based on the 5% outage criterion. For HSDPA, the average throughput in a macrocell environment is approximately 16 Mbps. When both systems coexist, the WCDMA capacity decreases by about 30% to achieve a satisfactory HSDPA throughput. However, beyond 50% capacity loss, the benefits of HSDPA diminish, making it less efficient.
Figures 2, 3, and 4 illustrate the relationship between HSDPA throughput and WCDMA capacity loss, as well as the impact of different modulation schemes on performance. QPSK is found to be the most commonly used modulation method in the simulation, reflecting real-world conditions. Reducing the HSDPA cell radius improves throughput, indicating that HSDPA is more suitable for smaller coverage areas like microcells or hybrid networks.
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