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1 INTRODUCTION AND PREVIEW |
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1.1 Evolution of Distributed Radio Access in the Cellular Communications |
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1.1.1 The Cellular Communications Concept |
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1.1.2 The Coverage Challenge |
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1.1.3 The Cost of the Service |
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1.1.4 The Evolution of Repeaters in the Cellular Service |
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1.2 Classification of Repeaters |
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1.2.1 Distributed Wireless Communications |
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1.2.2 Repeaters in the Cellular Communications |
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1.2.3 Repeaters in Multiple Access Systems |
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1.2.4 Repeater Classification by their Backhaul Conduit |
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1.2.5 Repeater Classification by Application |
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1.3 Repeaters in the CDMA Cellular Network |
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1.3.1 Repeater Interaction with the Network, and Tuning |
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1.3.2 Impact of Repeaters on the CDMA Network |
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1.5.1 The Complexity of the Multiple Access Mobile Communications Channel |
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1.5.2 Propagation Modeling |
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1.6 Organization of the Book |
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2 CDMA AIR INTERFACE OVERVIEW |
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2.1 Cellular Wireless Communications |
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2.2 CDMA IS 95 Air Interface Overview |
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2.2.2 Logical and Physical Channels |
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2.3 Third Generation - 3G |
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2.3.2 The Standardization |
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2.3.3 The Features and Techniques |
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2.7 Forward Link Time Multiplexing |
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3 THE MOBILE RADIO PROPAGATION CHANNEL |
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3.1 Overview of the Mobile Wireless Channel |
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3.1.2 Channel Characteristics |
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3.1.3 Path-Loss and Channel Fluctuations |
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3.2.1 The Transmission Equation |
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3.2.2 Wave Reflection from a Perfectly Conducting Plane |
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3.2.3 Reflection at the Interface between Dielectric Media |
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3.2.4 The Two-Ray, Flat Earth Propagation Model |
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3.2.5 Lateral Waves at the Interface Forest Propagation |
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3.3 Path-Gain Prediction Models |
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3.3.1 The Role of Measurement and of Modeling in Channel Characterization and Prediction |
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3.3.2 Physically Based Prediction Models |
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3.3.3 Building Penetration and Indoors Propagation |
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3.4.2 Coherent Time and Coherent Bandwidth |
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3.5.1 Polarization of Electromagnetic Waves |
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3.5.2 The Depolarization of Electromagnetic Waves |
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3.6 Antennas and Coverage |
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3.6.3 Gain of an Aperture Antenna and the Sidelobe "Skirt" |
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3.6.9 Antenna Noise Temperature |
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3.6.10 Coupling between On-Site Antennas |
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4 RADIO ACCESS RELATED PERFORMANCE OF CDMA CELLULAR NETWORKS |
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4.1 CDMA Forward and Reverse Links |
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4.2 Reverse Link Coverage-Capacity Assessment |
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4.2.1 The Reverse Link Equation |
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4.2.2 Capacity Limit and Noise Rise |
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4.2.3 Impact of Tower-Top LNA (TTLNA) and of Diversity |
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4.2.4 Cells with Different Size and Load |
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4.3 Soft Handoff and the Definition of the Cell Boundary |
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4.3.1 The Reverse Link Cell Boundary |
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4.3.2 Cell Coverage and "Cell Breathing" |
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4.3.4 The Forward Link Cell Boundary |
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4.4 Forward Link Assessment |
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4.4.1 Derivation of the Forward Link Equation |
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4.4.2 The Orthogonality Function |
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4.4.3 Orthogonality and Diversity Gain |
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4.4.4 Orthogonality and Forward Link Power Control |
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4.4.5 Forward Link Capacity |
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4.4.7 Capacity Limit of the Forward Link |
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4.4.8 Coverage and Capacity - Call Blocking and Dropped Calls |
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4.4.9 Capacity Measurement |
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4.5.3 Balancing the Links by Controlling the Pilot Power |
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4.5.4 Link Balancing by Beam Control |
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4.7 Soft Handoff Search Window |
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4.8 Heterogeneous Cell Clustering |
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4.9.2 The Dimensions of Optimization |
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4.9.3 Scope and Dynamics of Optimization |
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5 DIVERSITY IN TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION |
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5.1 Overview of Diversity in Communications |
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5.1.2 Diversity Dimensions |
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5.1.3 Macro- and Micro-Diversity |
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5.2.1 Selection Diversity Processing |
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5.2.2 Equal-Gain Combining Diversity Processing |
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5.2.3 Maximal Ratio Combining Diversity Processing |
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5.3 RF Diversity Methods in CDMA Cellular Systems |
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5.3.2 Polarization Diversity |
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5.4.1 Time-Delay Transmit Diversity (TDTD) |
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5.4.2 Phase-Sweep Transmit Diversity (PSTD) |
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5.5 Relaying and Cascading Diversity in Remote RANs |
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5.5.1 Direct Diversity Relaying |
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5.5.2 Remote Transmit Diversity |
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5.5.3 PseudoDiversity Combining (PDC) Relaying RL Diversity |
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5.5.4 Diversity Reception of Relayed Diversity Branches |
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5.6 The Impact of Diversity on the CDMA Cellular Network |
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5.6.1 Diversity in the Reverse Link |
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5.6.2 Transmit Diversity in the Forward Link |
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5.6.3 Time-Delay Transmit Diversity |
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5.6.4 Phase-Sweeping Transmit Diversity (PSTD) |
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5.6.5 Comparative Evaluation |
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5.6.6 Impact of Diversity on Network Probes and Status Measurement |
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6 REPEATERS EMBEDDED IN THE CDMA RADIO ACCESS NETWORK |
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6.1 Modeling of the Repeater in the CDMA Network |
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6.2 Classification of Repeaters by their Interaction with the Donor Cell |
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6.2.2 Range Extension Repeaters |
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6.2.3 Cell boundary Repeaters |
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6.3 Interaction of the Repeater with the CDMA Network |
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6.3.1 Repeater Modeling Reverse Link |
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6.3.2 Repeater Impact on Coverage and Capacity Reverse Link |
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6.3.3 Forward Link Analysis |
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6.3.4 Repeater Links Balancing |
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6.4 Optimization of the Reverse Link |
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6.4.1 Derivation of the Optimization Equation |
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6.4.2 User-Density-Limited Cells |
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6.4.3 Capacity-Limited Cells |
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6.5 Repeater Coverage Overlap with the Donor Cell |
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6.5.1 Coverage Overlap Analysis |
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6.5.2 Coverage Overlap Control. |
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6.6.1 "Star" Architecture Parallel Repeaters |
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6.6.2 Multi-hop Repeater Architecture |
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6.6.3 Comparison of Star and Cascade Repeater Linking |
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6.6.4 RF Distribution Network and the Distributed Antenna |
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7 REPEATERS DESIGN AND TUNING IN CDMA NETWORKS |
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7.1.1 The Role of RF Repeaters |
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7.1.2 Network Diagram and Signal Flow |
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7.1.3 Repeater Generic Diagram |
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7.1.5 Critical Signal Paths and Parasitic Coupling |
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7.2 Repeater Architecture |
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7.2.1 Governing Parameters and Design Principles |
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7.2.2 Distributed and Unified Repeater Architectures |
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7.2.3 Band-Filtered and Channel-Filtered Repeaters |
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7.2.4 Signal and Interference Budget |
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7.2.5 Gain and Filtering Chain |
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7.2.6 Level and Gain Control |
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7.2.7 Antennas in Repeater Systems |
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7.3.3 Optical Fiber Repeater |
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7.3.4 Free-Space Optic Repeater |
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7.3.5 In-Band F1/F2 Repeater |
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7.3.6 Out-of-Band Fl/F2 Repeater |
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7.4 Regulation and Type Approval |
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7.4.1 Regulatory Constraints |
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7.4.3 Type Classification |
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7.4.6 Emission Requirements |
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8 BACKHAUL FOR RF DISTRIBUTED RADIO ACCESS NODES |
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8.1 Analog and Digital Backhauls |
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8.2 Classification of Backhauls |
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8.2.3 Free-Space Optics (FSO) |
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8.3 Repeater Backhaul Parameters |
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8.4 Repeater Backhaul Engineering |
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8.4.3 Optical Fiber Backhaul |
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8.4.4 Free-Space Optic Backhaul (FSO) |
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8.4.5 Radio Point-to-Point Backhauls |
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8.4.6 Backhaul Enhancement by Diversity |
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8.5 Backhaul Cost Considerations |
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9.1.1 Network Distribution in Typical Markets |
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9.1.2 Coverage Capacity Model |
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9.2 Repeater Embedded Networks |
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9.2.1 Constituting Relations |
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9.3.4 BTS and Repeater Cost |
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9.4 Cost Model for Area Coverage |
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9.4.1 Optimal Coverage of a Flat Area |
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9.4.2 Optimal Coverage of a Length of Road |
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9.5 Cost Model for Area Coverage by a Cluster of BTSs and Satellite Repeaters |
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9.5.1 Large Area Coverage |
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9.5.2 Supplementary Coverage |
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10 ADVANCES IN CDMA REPEATERS |
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10.2 Performance Monitoring and Control |
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10.2.1 Application of a CDMA Modem in the Repeater |
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10.3 Stabilization by Gain Control |
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10.4 Interference Suppression |
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10.4.2 Enhancing Isolation between the Backhaul and Service Antennas by Adaptive Interference Cancellation |
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10.4.3 Adaptive Interference Cancellation |
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10.4.4 Adaptive Cancellation of Radiated Interference |
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10.5 Receive Diversity in Repeaters |
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10.6 Transmit Diversity in Repeaters |
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10.7 Network Parameters Readout from the Wireless Modem |
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10.9 Tagging of Repeater-Served STs |
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10.11 Measurement of Traffic Load through the Repeater |
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10.12 Load Balancing between Cells and Sectors |
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10.13 High Data Rate Systems |
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EPILOG |
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APPENDIX A REVERSE LINK INTERFERENCE IN HETEROGENEOUS CELL CLUSTERS |
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A.1 The Ring Model for Other Cells' Interference |
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A.2 The Embedded Microcell Model |
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APPENDIX B EVALUATION OF THE POWER RISE EQUATION |
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APPENDIX C ORTHOGONALITY FACTOR THROUGH THE CELL |
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C.1 Scattering and Reflections |
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C.1.1 The Reflection Coefficient F |
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C.1.2 The Population of Contributing Reflectors |
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C.1.3 The Reflection Contributions |
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C.3 Unified Factor Transitions |
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C.3.1 Transition Near-Intermediate Zones |
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C.3.2 Transition Intermediate-Far Zones |
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APPENDIX D SYSTEM NOISE AND DYNAMIC RANGE |
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D.2.1 Basic NonLinear Model |
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D.2.2 Intermodulation Products |
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D.2.3 System Intercept Point |
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D.3 Beamforming and Combiners |
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APPENDIX E ENVELOPE CORRELATION AND POWER CORRELATION IN FADING CHANNELS |
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APPENDIX F EIGENVALUE ANALYSIS OF MRC |
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APPENDIX G OPTIMAL SECTOR BEAMWIDTH |
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G.2 Choice of Antenna Gain Function |
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G.3 Total Sector Traffic Power |
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G.4 Softer Handoff Boundary |
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G.5.1 Limits on the Analysis |
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APPENDIX H CELLULAR BANDS AND FREQUENCY ALLOCATIONS |
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS |
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INDEX |
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