UMTS: It's Origins, Architecture & the Standard

Description

The demand for advanced, high-speed multimedia mobile services has led to the development of 3rd generation of mobile communication systems. The Universal Mobile Telecommunication System (UMTS) is the key technology in this generation. It plays a major role in developing a mass market for high quality wireless multimedia communication systems.

CONTENTS:

Preface 1. UMTS and Third Generation Networks 2. Review of Second Generation (GSM) Systems 3. UMTS Principles 4. The UTRAN Radio Interface 5. The Physical Layer of the Radio Interface 6. The UTRAN Network Protocols 7. Call Handling 8. Mobility Management Appendix - The UMTS Specifications Glossary Index