Product Description

This is an all-in-one, application- and service-focused look at how existing wireless technologies are evolving into 3G - and how this trend impacts the bottom line. It describes the different technology types, design issues for handset and network systems, economics, and the future of 3G - vital topics for anyone working in wireless, cellular, and PCS, from marketing managers to technicians. Helpful appendices identify key companies involved with the products and services highlighted in the book.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #988915 in Books
• Published on: 2001-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 500 pages

From the Back Cover
THE FUTURE OF WIRELESS

3G WIRELESS DEMYSTIFIED

Sort buzz from hype from bottom line with this application and service-oriented guide to third-generation wireless. In 3G Wireless Demystified, telecom experts Lawrence Harte, Richard Levine, and Roman Kikta provide a big picture overview of 3rd Generation universal mobile telecommunications systems (UMTS) written for wireless operators, equipment manufacturers, broadband applications developers, and others who want to stay up to date with the wireless industry.

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3G Wireless Demystified helps you:

- Evaluate user requirements, available service features, software and hardware products, and design issues in current and forthcoming systems, handset or network

- Add, fax, email, Web-browsing, and other high-bandwidth features to existing wireless systems

- Compare benefits and drawbacks of WCDMA, CDMA2000, and TD/CDMA

- Uncover the bottom line on wireless costs

- Make technology and systems choices, roll them out, and make them work for customers and your company's growth

- Understand the economic implications of using 3G systems for mobile and wireless local loop (WLL) applications

A HANDLE ON WIRELESS

See how wireless systems are evolving into the next generation and preview changes cresting the horizon. You don't need technical expertise to understand this book, which offers a thorough examination of costs equipment, capital funding, and operations.

About the Author
LAWRENCE HARTE is the president of APDG, a provider of expert information to the telecommunications market. Mr. Harte has over 23 years of experience in the electronics industry, including company leadership, product management, development, marketing, design, and testing of telecommunications (cellular), radar, and microwave systems. He has been issued patents relating to cellular technology. He has authored over 75 articles on related subjects and has been a speaker and panel moderator at industry trade events. Mr. Harte earned an executive MBA at Wake Forest University and received his B.A. from the University of the State of New York. During the TDMA digital cellular standard development process, Mr. Harte served as an editor and voting company representative for the Telecommunications Industries Association (TIA) TR45.3., digital cellular standards committee. As of 2001, Mr. Harte has authored and co-authored over 20 books relating to telecommunications technology. He has served as a consultant and expert witness for leading companies including Ericsson, Siemens, VLSI, AMD, Casio, Samsung, Sony, ATT, Nokia, Hughes, and many others. RICHARD LEVINE is the founder and principal engineer of Beta Scientific Laboratory and is also Adjunct Professor of Electrical Engineering at Southern Methodist University. He is active as a technology consultant to many firms developing new cellular and PCS systems and products used in Brazil, Canada, England, France, Germany, Israel, Korea, Mexico, and the United States. Mr. Levine is a well-known teacher of cellular and PCS technology to people in the industry. He was formerly the chairman of several working groups in the North American digital cellular standards development. Mr. Levine earned the Bachelor, Master, and Doctor of Science degrees from M.I.T., is licensed as a Professional Engineer, and has earned both amateur and professional radio operator licenses. He has been issued several patents on telecommunications, computer systems, and related technologies. ROMAN KITKA is the Director, Strategy and Business Crteation, Nokia Ventures Organization. He is a seasoned wireless communications industry veteran, innovator, and visionary. During his 17 + years in wireless communications, he has held product planning and development, marketing, and market/business development positions with leading wireless manufacturers including Nokia Mobile Phones, Panasonic, GoldStar, and OKI Telecom. Mr. Kitka has influenced several cellular mobile, transportable, and portable phone model designs, features, and functionality. His efforts have resulted in the first cellular payphone, first cellular PBX adjunct "Business Link," voice recognition dialers, as well as the first PCS product launch in the U.S. Mr. Kitka posssess exceptional foresight and understanding of global market needs, both from anthropological and psychological aspects, as well as the opportunities provided by existing and future wireless communications, Internet and related technologies, and business. Mr. Kitka, a graduate of Rutgers University in New Jersey, is a co-author of the books CDMA IS-95 FOR CELLULAR AND PCS: Technology, Economics & Services; DELIVERING xDSL; 3G CELLULAR AND PCS DEMYSTIFIED; and WAP DEMYSTIFIED. Mr. Kitka has been a speaker at several wireless communications and Internet conferences and events, both in the U.S. and internationally.

Customer Reviews

Not for beginners, and a shame about the errors.
At first sight, '3G Wireless Demystified' seems to be just what we've all been looking for. Packed with information on 2G and 2.5G, as well as 3G, it promises to provide a valuable and perhaps unique reference source. Unfortunately, closer study soon reveals typos, inconsistencies and errors in acronyms. One loses confidence and starts to wonder 'Is that a new acronym or an existing acronym that has been misspelt..?'
Structuring is frequently muddled with terminology explanations coming long after the first use of an unfamiliar term. Far from demystifying, the book will confuse many readers and it is certainly not pitched at beginners. But even so, there is plenty of good information if you're prepared to persever with what appears to be a Beta release.

Making complex subjects understandable
This has to be one of the best 3G books for all levels around, from novices to the experienced network technologists. Its technical depth and detail is astounding, the author really takes time to illustrate and explain concepts, not simply list them. Making this books very readable and informative.

After reading this book, even novices who had the impression that 3G was a difficult subject to understand would become an expect on it.

The book really does demystified, making complex subjects understandable.

Not for beginners, and a shame about the errors.
At first sight, '3G Wireless Demystified' seems to be just what we've all been looking for. Packed with information on 2G and 2.5G, as well as 3G, it promises to provide a valuable and perhaps unique reference source. Unfortunately, closer study soon reveals typos, inconsistencies and errors in acronyms. One loses confidence and starts to wonder 'Is that a new acronym or an existing acronym that has been misspelt..?'
Structuring is frequently muddled with terminology explanations coming long after the first use of an unfamiliar term. Far from demystifying, the book will confuse many readers and it is certainly not pitched at beginners. But even so, there is plenty of good information if you're prepared to persevere with what appears to be a Beta release.