Essentials of LTE and LTE-A (The Cambridge Wireless Essentials Series)
Cambridge University Press, 7/31/2011
EAN 9780521768702, ISBN10: 0521768705
Hardcover, 275 pages, 23.5 x 15.8 x 1.6 cm
Language: English
This practical, one-stop guide will quickly bring you up to speed on LTE and LTE-Advanced. With everything you need to know about the theory and technology behind the standards, this is a must-have for engineers and managers in the wireless industry. • First book of its kind describing technologies and system performance of LTE-A • Covers the evolution of digital wireless technology, basics of LTE and LTE-A, design of downlink and uplink channels, multi-antenna techniques and heterogeneous networks • Analyzes performance benefits over competing technologies, including WiMAX and 802.16m • Reflects the latest LTE Release-10 standards • Includes numerous examples, including extensive system and link results • Unique approach is accessible to technical and non-technical readers alike
1. Genesis of wireless broadband technology (from 2G to 4.5G)
2. LTE overview
3. Downlink transmission and system performance
4. Uplink transition and system performance
5. MIMO
6. LTE-advanced
7. Comparison of broadband technologies
8. Appendix.