WCDMA Design Handbook
Cambridge University Press
Edition: Illustrated, 3/17/2005
EAN 9780521828154, ISBN10: 0521828155
Hardcover, 592 pages, 25.4 x 17.5 x 3.3 cm
Language: English
Originally published in English
Developed out of a successful professional engineering course, this practical handbook was originally published in 2005, and provides a comprehensive explanation of the Wideband CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) air interface of 3rd generation UMTS cellular systems. The book addresses all aspects of the design of the WCDMA radio interface from the lower layers to the upper layers of the protocol architecture. It considers each of the layers in turn, to build a complete understanding of the design and operation of the WCDMA radio interface including the physical layer, RF and baseband processing, MAC, RLC, PDCP/BMP, Non-Access stratum and RRC. An ideal course book and reference for professional engineers, undergraduate and graduate students.
1. Introduction
2. WCDMA in a nutshell
3. Spreading codes and modulation
4. Physical layer
5. RF aspects
6. Symbol rate processing functions. 7. Chip rate processing functions. 8. Layer 2 - MAC
9. Layer 2 - RLC
10. PDCP and BMC protocols
11. Non access stratum
12. Idle mode functions
13. Layer 3 - RRC
14. Measurements
Index.
Review of the hardback: '... as with many UMTS-related books, this text focuses on the operation of the air interface. However, the subject is addressed with the appropriate level of detail in order to be an excellent companion, particularly to those working in component and system design. It presents and organized and clear examination of the topic, certainly more approachable than the related specifications ... through sharing his experience in this area, the author presents a valuable and comprehensive treatment of the subject.' IEE Communications Engineer