Look to this cutting-edge new resource for a comprehensive description of TDD-CDMA technology. The book provides you with in-depth coverage of the important TDD-based standards, including the 3GPP's TD-CDMA for UMTS, and TD-SCDMA, the Chinese 3G standard. You gain a thorough understanding of the differences between the TDD and FDD modes of CDMA, and discover the advantages of TD-CDMA and TD-SCDMA in 3G systems. What's more, you find keen insight into the future research directions and prospects for 4G networks.

Dr. Tuttlebee is the editor of the popular Cordless Communication in Europe, and works at Roke Manor - a division of Siemens. Here, he includes significant new material drawn from contributions by major manufacturers, consultants and research laboratories, such as Ericsson, Olivetti, Philips, Northern telecom, Hutchinson, TRT and PA Consulting. The result is a global overview of the state of the art, with a detailed look at the applications, markets and standards as they have developed and continue to do so. Provides an essential technical summary for all those considering entering this challenging field or those managing existing operations.