This guide describes the 3GPP standard as well as the latest end user and system performance estimates. After introducing 3GPP technology and its standardization, the book details the WCDMA standard, the use of the standard and its performance, WCDMA evolution, and terminal radio-frequency design challenges. This fourth edition is updated to cover 3GPP High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) evolution in Release 7 and ongoing Long Term Evolution (LTE) activity for Release 8. This edition also covers 3GPP WCDMA Release 99, High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) in Release 5, and High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) in Release 6, which are already deployed commercially. The Multimedia Broadcast Multicast System (MBMS) is also described in detail. The book is aimed at operators, network and terminal manufacturers, service providers, students, and frequency regulators. The editors are affiliated with Nokia Siemens Networks, Finland. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Written by the leading experts in the field, the best selling book on UMTS is now updated to cover 3GPP High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) evolution (HSPA+) in Release 7 and on-going Long Term Evolution (LTE) activity for Release 8. These technologies enhance the capabilities of the existing WCDMA/HSPA networks to offer higher data rates beyond 100 Mbps.
WCDMA for UMTS, Fourth Edition also covers 3GPP WCDMA Release 99, High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) in Release 5 and High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) in Release 6, which are already deployed commercially. Multimedia Broadcast Multicast System (MBMS) is also described in detail.
Key updates include:
* Continues to provide both updated descriptions of the 3GPP standard as well as the latest end user and system performance estimates
* Updated HSDPA and HSUPA, including link budgets and Iub dimensioning
* Detailed MBMS description
* 3GPP Release 7 HSPA evolution full description
* 3GPP Release 8 LTE overall description and 3GPP schedule
* Dedicated chapter on terminal design challenges for the new high speed radio technologies
