Wireless and Cellular Communications

by William C.Y. Lee

Publisher's Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The wireless pioneer William C.Y. Lee, technology leader and author of the #1 book on wireless communications, has now completely updated his classic. This all-new, in-depth engineering guide for both voice and data services, Wi-Fi, 3G, WiMAX, and more, is essential reading for anyone working in this dynamic field.On-the-ground engineering coverage of B2G, 3G, B3G, 4G, and all other major systems Specifications for AMPS, GSM Family, iDEN, PHS, cdmaOne, WCDMA, HSDPA, CDMA2000, EV-DO, EV-DV, TD-SCDMA, Wi-Fi, WiMAX, etc. Antenna specifications for base stations and handsets Introduction of new technologies -- CS-OFDM, MIMO, LDPC, Turbo Code, CCK Code, RFID, etc. Engineering parameters for portable systems, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, UWB, ZigBee, IR, and more Intelligent Cells -- All IP, in-building systems, etc. Intelligent Networks -- All IP, ad hoc, mesh, sensor, etc. Switches -- Circuit, Packet, ATM, Soft, etc. INSIGHTFUL, IN-DEPTH ENGINEERING * Introduction to Wireless Communications * Introduction to Cellular Systems * Specification of Analog Cellular Systems * Specification of Digital Cellular Systems * Specification of Newly Mobile Systems * Specification of WLAN and WMAN Systems * Cell Coverage and Antennas * Cochannel Interference * Types of Noncochannel Interference * Frequency Management and Channel Assignment * Handoffs and Dropped Calls * Operational Technology and Techniques * Switching and Traffic * Data Links and Microwaves * System Evaluations * Intelligent Cell Concept * Intelligent and All-IP Networks * Mobile Communications-Related Topics * 4G Perspectives

821 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 22, 2005

Reviews

[Kheng · Rating 5 out of 5]

From analogue system to digital system; from 2G to beyond 4G, this book details the essences of wireless telecommunications. Apart from technical explanations, it incorporates business elements and provides examples of commercial applications of mobile communication.

[Mecreative · Rating 5 out of 5]

A solid 5 star rating for this book. I did my research on wireless positioning systems using this book as my key reference. Not only does it provide thorough technical explanations on mobile communication systems, it also gives a big picture on the commercial side of wireless systems.

[Tamara Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful book on wireless telecommunications.

[KL · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent reference on wireless communications systems.

[Bookluva · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed every bit of materials presented in this book because the author provided thorough explanation as well as some cornerstone predictions about the future of wireless telecommunications systems