Essentials of LTE and LTE-A /

Ghosh, Amitabha, 1958-

Essentials of LTE and LTE-A / Amitabha Ghosh and Rapeepat Ratasuk. - Cambridge UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2011. - xiii, 249 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - The Cambridge wireless essentials series .

Includes bibliographical references.

Machine generated contents note: 1. Genesis of wireless broadband technology (from 2G to 4.5G); 2. LTE overview; 3. Downlink transmission and system performance; 4. Uplink transition and system performance; 5. MIMO; 6. LTE-advanced; 7. Comparison of broadband technologies; 8. Appendix.

"This practical, one-stop guide will quickly bring you up-to-speed on LTE and LTE-Advanced. With everything you need to know about the theory and technology behind the standards, this is a must-have for engineers and managers in the wireless industry. First book of its kind describing technologies and system performance of LTE-A. Covers the evolution of digital wireless technology, basics of LTE and LTE-A, design of downlink and uplink channels, multi-antenna techniques and heterogeneous networks. Analyzes performance benefits over competing technologies, including WiMAX and 802.16m"--

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