Hsdpa/hsupa Handbook by Borko Furht, Paperback | Indigo Chapters

High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) is a collection of two mobile telephony protocols, High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) and High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA). Allowing networks based on the Universal Mobile Telecommunications System to achieve data rates of several megabits per second, these powerful protocols are ideal for applications ranging from file transfer to multimedia streaming. From basic concepts to research grade material, theHSDPA/HSUPA Handbookprovides technical information on all aspects of HSDPA/HSUPA. With contributions from 30 experts from around the world, this comprehensive HSPA reference provides a global and authoritative perspective of this rapidly emerging technology. Investigates the relationship between HSDPA/HSUPA and UMTSDescribes the benefits of HSPA and its technical enhancementsExplains packet flows in HSDPAExplores migration issues associated with HSPAConsiders receiver designs and multi-user extensions to MIMO HSDPAPresenting information in a well-structured manner for ease of reference, this book presents accurate and up-to-date information on the full spectrum of topics related to HSPA technology, including future directions. The ideal desk reference for designers and planners of contemporary wireless communication networks, this book can also be adopted as a textbook for graduate and research-oriented courses that deal with HSPA. | Hsdpa/hsupa Handbook by Borko Furht, Paperback | Indigo Chapters