QoS in Integrated 3G Networks

QoS in Integrated 3G Networks

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If you want guidance in estimating response times across a network and identifying which part of a 3G network is responsible for any reported QoS (quality of service) problems, this innovative book is a must read for you. It serves as a hands-on, working guide to the way different parts of an integr...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lloyd-Evans
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Norwood : Artech House, 2002
Edition:1st ed
Subjects:
Global system for mobile communications
Wireless communication systems > Quality control
Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Contents v
  • Preface xiii
  • 1 Introduction 1
  • 1.1 Evolution of Mobile Networks 1
  • 1.2 User Perception of Quality 7
  • 1.3 Costs and Benefits of Quality 8
  • 1.4 Influence on Quality of Different Parts of the Network 10
  • 1.5 Outline of the Book 13
  • References 13
  • 2 Coding Overview 15
  • 2.1 Generalities 15
  • 2.2 Block Codes 16
  • 2.3 Trellis Codes 18
  • 2.4 Viterbi Algorithm 20
  • 2.5 Convolutional Codes 21
  • 2.6 Code Extension and Shortening 24
  • 2.7 Concatenation Codes 25
  • 2.8 Source-Coding Principles 27
  • 2.9 Codes in Mobile Phone Networks 28
  • 2.10 Modulation 33
  • References 34
  • 3 WCDMA 35
  • 3.1 Nature and Principles 35
  • 3.2 Layer 3 (RRC) 40
  • 3.3 Level 2 42
  • 3.4 Level 1-The Physical Layer 50
  • 3.5 High-Speed Downlink Packet Access 63
  • 3.6 QoS in WCDMA 64
  • References 68
  • 4 cdma2000 71
  • 4.1 General Principles 71
  • 4.2 Layer 3 Signaling and LAC 73
  • 4.3 Layer 2 MAC 77
  • 4.4 Layer 1 Physical Level 83
  • 4.5 cdma2000 QoS 87
  • References 93
  • 5 GPRS 95
  • 5.1 General Principles 95
  • 5.2 Layer 3 100
  • 5.3 Layer 2 RLC and MAC 107
  • 5.4 Layer 1 113
  • 5.5 GPRS QoS 117
  • References 119
  • 6 RF Design Overview 121
  • 6.1 Cell-Capacity Basics 121
  • 6.2 Signal-Quality Factors 124
  • 6.3 Radio Link Budget 127
  • 6.4 Network Expansion 131
  • 6.5 Capacity and Admission Control 133
  • 6.6 Power Control 138
  • References 139
  • 7 Protocols 141
  • 7.1 General Remarks 141
  • 7.2 SS7 Features 142
  • 7.3 ATM 144
  • 7.4 IP 149
  • 7.5 H.323 192
  • References 195
  • 8 Core Network, Gateways, and Management 199
  • 8.1 UMTS Core Interfaces and Gateways 199
  • 8.2 cdma2000 Core Interfaces and Gateways 210
  • 8.3 Performance Network Management 213
  • References 218
  • 9 UMTS Classes of Service 221
  • 9.1 Basic Classes 221
  • 9.2 UMTS QoS Implementation 223
  • 9.3 UMTS QoS Targets 232
  • 9.4 cdma2000 QoS 233
  • 9.5 End-to-End QoS 238
  • References 245
  • 10 Specific Applications 247
  • 10.1 Audio Applications 247
  • 10.2 Video Applications 261
  • References 284
  • List of Acronyms 287
  • About the Author 305
  • Index 307

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