OFDM Towards Fixed and Mobile Broadband Wireless Access

Presenting the state-of-the-art in broadband wireless access technology, this unique resource shows you how to design OFDM transceivers and develop a novel wireless transceiver system architecture ?one that streamlines wireless system development and deployment because of its reusability, scalability and flexibility. The book gives you a solid understanding of reconfigurable baseband transceiver architecture, fixed broadband access, and 802.16 (WiMax) and 802.20 network design.

This comprehensive resource discusses important requirements, tradeoffs, and other critical design considerations, providing a full overview of the issues and possible solutions for your work in the field. Offering practical, end-to-end guidance, this book serves as your one-stop reference to cutting-edge broadband wireless access systems.

 

Table of Contents

Introduction ?Wireless Network Classifications. Range. Signaling. Infrastructure. WiMAX. Wireless Broadband (WiBro). Comparative Analysis of New High-Data Rate Wireless Communication Technologies with WiMAX. Preview of the Book. References.

OFDM Systems and Issues ?Introduction. OFDM Concept. OFDM Model. Time-Frequency Interpretation. Impairment Issues in OFDM Systems. Frequency Offset. Timing Offset. Carrier Phase Noise. Multipath Issues. ISI Issues. PAPR. OFDMA. Frequency-Hopping OFDMA. OFDMA System Description. References.

Broadband Wireless Access Fundamentals ?Introduction. Basics of BWA. BWA Considerations. Frequency Band Allocation for BWA. Will Fixed WiMAX Die? Wireless Broadband Landscape. WWANs. Global Deployment and Interoperability. Air Interface and PHY Considerations. Coverage. QoS. Deployment Considerations. Issues. References.

Fixed Broadband Wireless Access ?Introduction. 10- to 66-GHz Licensed Band. Frequencies Below 11 GHz. License-Exempt Frequencies Below 11 GHz (Primarily 5 to 6 GHz). Reference Model. Driving Factors of FBWA. Needs. Advantages. Market Segments for FBWA. Applications. MAC. Service-Specific CS. MAC CPS. Security Sublayer. PHY Layer. WirelessMAN-SC PHY Specification. WirelessMAN-Sca PHY. WirelessMAN-OFDM PHY. WirelessMAN-OFDMA PHY. FBWA Deployment Issues. Conclusions. References.

Mobile Broadband Wireless Access ?Introduction. IEEE 802.16e Standard. IEEE 802.16e Enhancements for Mobility. IEEE 802.16e MAC Enhancements. IEEE 802.16e MAC. PMP. MAC PDU Formats. Data Delivery Services for mobile Networks. Sleep-Mode Support for Mobile Stations. MAC Layer Handover Procedures. Security Sublayer. Physical Layer Description. TDD Frame Structure. Conclusions. References.

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