Is-136 Tdma Technology, Economics and Services by Lawrence Harte, Adrian D. Smith and Charles A. Jacobs (1998, Hardcover)

Key Details
Author:	Lawrence Harte, Adrian D. Smith, Charles A. Jacobs
Language:	English
Publisher:	Artech House
Series:	Artech House Mobile Communications Library
Format:	Hardcover
ISBN-10:	0890067139
ISBN-13:	9780890067130

Size
Length:	310 pages
Height:	9.8 in
Width:	6.5 in
Thickness:	1 in
Weight:	24 oz

Publisher's Note
The Earth is soon to be cross-hatched by over 300 million cellular and personal communications services (PCS) telephones. From 1991 when they were introduced to now, time division multiple access (TDMA) digital phones and services have escalated more than 60 percent annually. The text uses some 100 illustrations to explain IS-136 and IS-54 TDMA technology, services, and unique features. Following an introduction to industry terminology, chapters demystify: analog cellular systems, IS-136 and IS-54 systems, mobile phone design options, cellular networks, testing requirements, supportive data services, multimode/ multiband phones, and marketing factors. Appends TDMA system standards, the countries using AMPS and IS-136 TDMA, control channel selection and camping criteria, and a description of reselection. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

The book presents a big-picture of IS-136 TDMA technology in cellular PCS, and cordless applications and explains how the technology works, what its cost and benefits are, and what types of products and services are available. It shows how IS-136 radio transmission, telephone equipment, and system network operation works.