3G Wireless Networks

by Smith, Clint; Collins, Daniel

• ISBN13: 9780071363815
• ISBN10: 0071363815
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-09-18
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional

Summary

*Details day-to-day 3G (third generation) network operation *Explains compatibility problems service providers will experience in making the transition from second generation systems (CDMA 2000, etc) to 2.5 generation systems (WAP, EDGE) and European (WCDMA) versions of the standard *Provides description of network standards (3G equivalents of IS-41 and A-Interface)*Covers services supported by CDMA 2000

Author Biography

CLINT SMITH, P.E., is Vice President of Technical Services for the Systems Engineering Division of o2wireless. He has extensive experience in both RF and network design and optimization engineering in cellular, PCS, LMDS, and ESMR communication systems using Lucent, Ericsson, Nortel, Motorola, and Netro equipment. He has been responsible for system-wide design and optimization, specialty applications including in-building and tunnel projects, and network operations'center design and implementation. In addition to his experience with wireless operators where his last position was as Director of Engineering, NYNEX Mobile, New York City, he also has experience with equipment vendors as a Senior Engineer for Motorola Cellular Infrastructure Group. He has authored numerous articles appearing in industry trade journals and is the author of LMDS: LOCAL MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE, WIRELESS TELECOM FAQs, PRACTICAL CELLULAR AND PCS DESIGN, and the co-author of CELLULAR SYSTEM DESIGN AND OPTIMIZATION. Clint holds a Masters in Business Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Stevens Institute of Technology. He is also a registered professional engineer.

DANIEL COLLINS has worked in the telecommunications industry for over 14 years. He spent approximately 9 years with Ericsson in various countries, including Ireland, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. During that time he worked extensively with both wireline and wireless network technologies. He helped to develop and deploy 2G wireless systems in Europe, he played a major role in the adaptation of GSM standards for use in the United States, and he has a major contributor to the launch of some of the earliest PCS networks.

Since leaving Ericsson, Mr. Collins has worked for a new telecommunications carrier, and, more recently, as an independent consultant. In a consultancy capacity, he has provided wireless and VoIP engineering expertise to numerous customers in North America and Europe. He is currently engaged as Chief 3G Network Architect by one of the largest wireless carriers in North America and is responsible for the design of a new 2.5G/3G nationwide network.

Mr. Collins is the author of CARRIER GRADE VOICE over IP, published by McGraw-Hill. He holds a degree in electrical and electronic engineering from the National University of Ireland.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Wireless Communications

Chapter 2: First Generation (1G)

Chapter 3: Second Generation (2G)

Chapter 4: Third Generation (3G) Overview

Chapter 5: The Evolution Generation (2.5G)

Chapter 6: Universal Mobile Telecommunications Service (UMTS)

Chapter 7: CDMA2000

Chapter 8: Voice-over-IP (VoIP) Technology

Chapter 9: 3G System RF Design Considerations

Chapter 10: Network Design Considerations

Chapter 11: Antenna System Selection

Chapter 12: UMTS System Design

Chapter 13: CDMA2000 System Design

Chapter 14: Communication Sites