Evolution of Mobile Generation Technology
Evolution of Mobile Generation Technology
Evolution of Mobile Generation Technology
In the last few decades, Mobile Wireless Communication networks have experienced
a remarkable change. The mobile wireless Generation (G) generally refers to a change
in the nature of the system, speed, technology, frequency, data capacity, latency etc.
Each generation have some standards, different capacities, new techniques and new
features which differentiate it from the previous one. The first generation (1G) mobile
wireless communication network was analog used for voice calls only. The second
generation (2G) is a digital technology and supports text messaging. The third
generation (3G) mobile technology provided higher data transmission rate, increased
capacity and provide multimedia support. The fourth generation (4G) integrates 3G
with fixed internet to support wireless mobile internet, which is an evolution to mobile
technology and it overcome the limitations of 3G. It also increases the bandwidth and
reduces the cost of resources. [1]. 5G stands for 5th Generation Mobile technology
and is going to be a new revolution in mobile market which has changed the means
to use cell phones within very high bandwidth. User never experienced ever before
such high value technology which includes all type of advance features and 5G
technology will be most powerful and in huge demand in near future.
II. EVOLUTION
Mobile communication has become more popular in last few years due to fast reform
from 1G to 5G in mobile technology. This reform is due to requirement of service
compatible transmission technology and very high increase in telecoms customers.
Generation refers change in nature of service compatible transmission technology and
new frequency bands. In 1980 the mobile cellular era had started, and since then
mobile communications have undergone considerable changes and experienced
massive growth.
A. First Generation, 1G
These phones were the first mobile phones to be used, which was introduced in 1982
and completed in early 1990. It was used for voice services and was based on
technology called as Advanced Mobile Phone System (AMPS). The AMPS system
was frequency modulated and used frequency division multiple access (FDMA)
with a channel capacity of 30 KHz and frequency band of 824- 894MHz. [5]. Its
basic features are:
Speed-2.4 kbps
Poor security
2G refers to the second generation based on GSM and was emerged in late 1980s.
It uses digital signals for voice transmission. Main focus of this technology was on
digital signals and provides services to deliver text and picture message at low speed
(in kbps). It uses the bandwidth of 30 to 200 KHz. Next to 2G, 2.5G system uses
packet switched and circuit switched domain and provide data rate up to 144 kbps.
e.g. GPRS, CDMA and EDGE. [5]. The main features of 2G and 2.5G are: Second
generation, 2G:
Enables services such as text messages, picture messages and MMS (Multimedia
message)
Required strong digital signals to help mobile phones work. If there is no network
coverage in any specific area, digital signals would weak.
. 2.5 G:
Web browsing
Camera phones
3G is based on GSM and was launched in 2000. The aim of this technology was to
offer high speed data. The original technology was improved to allow data up to 14
Mbps and more using packet switching. It uses Wide Band Wireless Network with
which clarity is increased. It also offers data services, access to television/video, new
services like Global Roaming. It operates at a range of 2100MHz and has a bandwidth
of 15-20MHz used for High-speed internet service, video chatting. [5]. The main
features of 3G are:
Speed 2 Mbps
Expensive 3G phones
High security
Provide any kind of service at any time as per user requirements anywhere
Hard to implement
5G refer to Fifth Generation which was started from late 2010s. Facilities that might be
seen with 5G technology includes far better levels of connectivity and coverage. The
main focus of 5G will be on word -Wireless World Wide Web (WWWW). It is a
complete wireless communication with no limitations. The main features of 5G are:
c 1G 2G 3G 4G 5G
V. CONCLUSION