Introduction to 3G Mobile Communications, Second Edition (Hardcover)

by Juha Korhonen (Author) "The first generation of mobile cellular telecommunications systems appeared in the 1980s..." (more)
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Product Description
This newly revised edition of an Artech House bestseller provides you with an up-to-date introduction to third generation (3G) mobile communication system principles, concepts, and applications. The book clearly presents the basics of UMTS systems in one comprehensive volume, without bogging you down with advanced mathematics. The second edition includes an even more thorough treatment of potential 3G applications and descriptions of new, emerging technologies such as 3G System Release number 5, HSDPA, and Multimedia Broadcast/Multicast Service (MBMS). It also features discussions on both 3GPP and 3GPP2 evolution paths, the specification process, and future 3G upgrades.

You get a complete overview of UMTS systems, information on the latest 3G technology standards, a review of the wideband CDMA air interface, network architecture details, and guidance in network planning and management. Other key topics include new concepts in the UMTS network, 3G system signaling procedures, 3G services and applications, modulation and coding, and standardization organizations and industry groups. An exhaustive list of references, including key website addresses, is provided in every chapter to help you gain access to further information.

About the Author
Juha Korhonen is a research engineer at TTPCom Ltd., UK. He holds an M.Sc. in data communications and a Lic.Tech degree in telecommunications from the Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland. He is continuing his academic interests at Cambridge University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 568 pages
• Publisher: Artech House Publishers; 2nd edition (February 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580535070
• ISBN-13: 978-1580535076
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #518,785 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly technical description of all major facets of 3G, September 16, 2001

By	Mike Tarrani "www.tarrani.com" (Deltona, FL USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

This review is from: Introduction to 3G Mobile Communications (Hardcover)

This book is a systematic look at 3G's component parts and underlying technologies. It is not an engineering text in that there are no formulae or engineering details with respect to signalling, capacity or performance (even though network planning considerations are addressed).

It dissects 3G, starting with principles to provide an anchor.

The table of contents shows the progression in which the author deals with 3G as a collection of components, principles and protocols: Principles of Division Multiple Access, WCDMA Air Interface: Physical Layer, Modulation Techniques and Spread Spectrum, Spreading Codes, Channel Coding, WCDMA Air Interface: Protocol Stack. Network, Network Planning, Network Management, Procedures, New Concepts in the UMTS Network, 3G Services, and 3G Applications.

Because of the technical nature of this book and the level of detail given, it's best suited for readers who are familiar with the technical underpinnings of TDMA, CDMA or GSM. The writing is clear and augmented by numerous illustrations, and each chapter ends with a list of references. The references are a strong point about this book because they are up-to-date and include books, papers and URLs.

If you are looking for engineering details this is the wrong book. If you have a background in related technologies and want to quickly get up-to-speed in 3G this is an excellent resource.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars OK, January 13, 2004

By	"jon-cyberspace" (New Zealand) - See all my reviews

This is a pretty good overview. I wonder if the editors were lazy in this fast moving field? Although the publication date of the second edition is 2003 it seems much of the information was collected in 2001.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good Overview. As good as Kaaranen's book., December 3, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Introduction to 3G Mobile Communications (Hardcover)

This book covers a general overview of 3G wireless communication systems. Content is rich and covers many concepts. Some chapters could be more detailed and some chapters gives a feeling like reading a summarized version of 3GPP specs. There is not much maths in the book and it is easy to understand both by managers, engineers and marketing guys. Diagrams are nice and text is in plain English. What is particularly good is the chapter on signaling procedures. This book is perhaps as good as Heiki Kaaranen's book. Warmly recommended.