Essentials of LTE and LTE-A

Essentials of LTE and LTE-A (The Cambridge Wireless Essentials Series)
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
• Reflects the latest LTE Release-10 standards
• Includes numerous examples, including extensive system and link results
• Unique approach is accessible to technical and non-technical readers alike

Table of Contents

1 Genesis of wireless broadband technology (from 2G to 4.5G)
2 LTE overview
3 Downlink transmission and system performance
4 Uplink transmission and system performance
5 MIMO
6 LTE-Advanced
7 Comparison of broadband technologies