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IS-136 TDMA Technology, Economics and Services (Mobile Communications Library) (Hardcover)

by Lawrence J. Harte (Author), Adrian Smith (Author), Charles Jacobs (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 310 pages
  • Publisher: Artech House (31 Oct 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0890067139
  • ISBN-13: 978-0890067130
  • Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.8 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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This text presents big-picture descriptions of IS-136 TDMA technology in cellular, PCS, and cordless applications, and explains how the technology works, what its costs/benefits are, and what types of products and services are available. In 10 chapters and three appendices structured for quick, easy reference, the author unravels complex industry specifications and requirements and, using graphic illustrations, offers accessible information that should help the reader to: learn how IS-136 and IS-54 radio transmission, telephone equipment, and system network operation work; differentiate between IS-54 TDMA and the recently evolved IS-136 technology; recognize the benefits of these new digital systems, including enhanced battery life, voice privacy, anti-fraud, and the potential for messaging services; understand the conversion process required to change analog systems to IS-136 and IS-54 technology; and learn why cellular service providers in more than a dozen countries are moving from IS-54 technology to IS-136.

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Here’s the first single, comprehensive source of in-depth, yet clearly explained, information on IS-136 TDMA digital radio technology currently being introduced worldwide. The book presents a big-picture description of IS-136 TDMA technology in cellular, PCS, and cordless applications and explains how the technology works, what its costs/benefits are, and what types of products and services are available.

In 10 chapters and three helpful appendices structured for quick, easy reference, the author unravels complex industry specifications and requirements and, using detailed graphic illustrations, offers you understandable, accessible information that helps you:

>Learn how IS-136 radio transmission, telephone equipment, and system network operation works

>Recognize the marketable benefits of these new digital systems, including enhanced battery life, voice privacy, anti-fraud, and the potential for messaging services

>Understand the conversion process required to change analog systems to IS-136 technology

>Learn why cellular service providers in more than a dozen countries are moving from analog or IS-54 technology to IS-136

This unique book is a user friendly, single-source reference for engineers, technicians, project managers, and marketers in cellular and PCS services and equipment.

Contents: Introduction to Cellular and PCS. Analog Cellular Systems. TDMA Technology. TDMA Mobile Telephones. TDMA Networks. Testing. Data Services. Multi-Mode, Multi-Band Requirements. Marketing and Economics. Features and Services. Appendixes: Acronyms, TDMA Equipment Suppliers, TDMA Standards.

Lawrence Harte has over 18 years experience in the electronics industry and is president of APDG, Inc. in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. He earned his M.B.A. in business management from Wake Forest University in Virginia. Mr. Harte is the author of several books and over 75 articles on telecommunications technology. He also holds a number of patents relating to cellular technology.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Very Good, but does not delve in deep enough, 22 Jan 2003
This book is very well written, explaining the TDMA technology in a clear and understandable manner. The book steps through the emergence of the mobile industry, the AMPS standard and its evolution towards the IS-136 standard. A couple of chapters then provide an insight into the considerations and cost implications a mobile operator must account for when planning and implementing a network. However, there is hardly any information on the revised standard, IS-136B. This book is excellent for someone with no or little background knowledge with regards to cellular networks, and is looking to gain a good understanding without going into the specifics. The book was an easy read and enjoyable. I personally was looking for a description of the IS-41 core network, the interfaces between network elements, and a description of the protocol stacks and parameters employed in such networks. In summary, this book is sligthly dated and not really suitable for engineers, but sales and marketing personnel requiring some kind of knowledge of the TDMA technology, this book is worthwhile.
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