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- Publisher: Artech House Publishers (April 2002)
- ISBN-10: 158053418X
- ISBN-13: 978-1580534185
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Well organised, wide ranging, and practical overview of 3G systems which goes into more detail on: the European air-interface (WCDMA), core network enhancements to GSM for 3G, network management and planning, and 3G services and applications. On the negative side, it assumes you already know GSM and GPRS, it doesn't go into much detail on US standards, and it doesn't cover voice-over-IP. Overall I'd say it's an excellent book, not only coving a lot of useful technical stuff, but also written in an interesting and readable style.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
One of the more useful books available on 3G. Written in an easily readable style, it covers most of the aspects of 3G. Unfortunately the diagrams are, in the main, copied from the specifications, and in the way of those specfications, add little to the understanding of the subject. Some topics are passed over without explanation, e.g. CFN - what is it?, what is it used for? I suspect (and sympathise)that the writer did not fully understand the specs. (who does apart from those that wrote them?) on those subjects which are elided.
However, I recommend a buy on the basis that it is readable and there is not very much better around.
However, I recommend a buy on the basis that it is readable and there is not very much better around.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Highly technical description of all major facets of 3G
16 Sep 2001
Format: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.
Very good Overview. As good as Kaaranen's book.
3 Dec 2002
Format: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.
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
excellent book on 3G
4 Dec 2001
Format:Hardcover
Excellent book on 3G communications provides good illustrations and descriptions of the technologies. The author Juha Korhonen is from Finland and is expert on mobile communications.
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