3G HANDSET AND NETWORK DESIGN

Third Generation (3G) wireless networks are in the works in Europe and Asia, and 2.5G networks that incorporate some 3G features are being rolled out in the United States
Hands-on guide to integrating cell phone or PDA/portable PC products with present and future wireless network hardware
Addresses topics such as quality of service (QoS) and service level agreements (SLAs) from a wireless perspective
Presents an in-depth review of both handset and network hardware and software

GEOFF VARRALL is Cofounder and Director of RTT Programmes Limited, a provider of technology and business services to the worldwide wireless industry. He regularly delivers strategic technology programs to vendors, operators, and end users in the USA, Europe, and Asia. He has coauthored with Belcher two engineering-level foundational books for what has become the modern wireless industry.
ROGER BELCHER is Cofounder and Director of RTT Programmes Limited. He develops and presents design programs targeted to the worldwide manufacturing and network operator community. He has coauthored with Varrall two engineering-level foundational books for what has become the modern wireless industry.

Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
PART ONE: 3G HARDWARE.
Chapter 1:Spectral Allocations–Impact on Handset Hardware Design.
Chapter 2: GPRS/EDGE Handset Hardware.
Chapter 3: 3G Handset Hardware.
Chapter 4: 3G Handset Hardware Form Factor and Functionality.
Chapter 5: Handset Hardware Evolution.
PART TWO: 3G HANDSET SOFTWARE.
Chapter 6: 3G Handset Software Form Factor and Functionality.
Chapter 7: Source Coding.
Chapter 8: MExE-Based QoS.
Chapter 9: Authentication and Encryption.
Chapter 10: Handset Software Evolution.
PART THREE: 3G NETWORK HARDWARE.
Chapter 11: Spectral Allocations–Impact on Network Hardware Design.
Chapter 12: GSM-MAP/ANSI 41 Integration.
Chapter 13: Network Hardware Optimization.
Chapter 14: Offered Traffic.
Chapter 15: Network Hardware Evolution.
PART FOUR: 3G NETWORK SOFTWARE.
Chapter 16: The Traffic Mix Shift.
Chapter 17: Traffic Shaping Protocols.
Chapter 18: Service Level Agreements.
Chapter 19: 3G Cellular/3G TV Software Integration.
Chapter 20: Network Software Evolution.
Appendix: Resources.
Index.