Carrier Aggregation Insights

What is Carrier Aggregation?

Carrier aggregation (CA) is a technology used in 4G LTE-Advanced and 5G mobile networks to increase data rates and network capacity. It combines multiple component carriers (CCs) of different frequency bands into a single virtual channel for a user, allowing devices to receive data simultaneously over multiple bands. This results in higher peak data rates, improved throughput, and a better overall user experience. It's commonly used to boost speeds in areas with good coverage across multiple frequency bands.

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What other technologies are related to Carrier Aggregation?

Carrier Aggregation Complementary Technologies

MIMO

MIMO (Multiple-Input Multiple-Output) can be used in conjunction with carrier aggregation to increase data throughput by using multiple antennas to transmit and receive data. It's complementary as it enhances the benefits of carrier aggregation.

mentioned alongside Carrier Aggregation in 4% (57) of relevant job posts

5G NR

5G NR (New Radio) can utilize carrier aggregation to achieve higher data rates and improved performance. It builds upon and complements the carrier aggregation techniques used in LTE and enhances them further.

mentioned alongside Carrier Aggregation in 2% (60) of relevant job posts

LTE

LTE (Long-Term Evolution) is a mobile communication standard where carrier aggregation is frequently used to increase bandwidth and data rates. It's complementary, as it's the primary domain where Carrier Aggregation is applied.

mentioned alongside Carrier Aggregation in 1% (130) of relevant job posts