I added an answer on Quora but I think there can a a discussion on this. So here it is (embedded). Feel free to let me know what you think.
Additional reading:
Additional reading:
- Why LTE sucks (your battery, that is) - Gigaom
- Comparing LTE and 3G Energy Consumption
- Envelope Tracking for improving PA efficiency of mobile devices
The uplink PAPR issue with OFDM must have some effect on power consumption.
ReplyDeleteWhat is the typical PAPR for user devices out there in the field (I very much doubt it is close to 1) ??