RF Measurements for Cellular Phones and Wireless Data Systems (IEEE Press)

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The only source for practical real-world information on RF measurements for cellular phones and wireless data systems It is predicted that by the year 2010 all digital wireless communications equipmentincluding cellular PCS and 3G phones; wireless LANs; GPS navigation systems; and DBS TVwill have data transfer capabilities of over 1 Mbps. Now as this significant turning point quickly approaches this book presents everything industry professionals need to know about the Radio Frequency (RF) measurements and tests that must be made on this new generation of digital wireless communications equipment. Presenting just enough theory as is absolutely required for comprehension RF Measurements for Cellular Phones and Wireless Data Systems: Provides a review of basic RF principles and terminology Describes RF measurement equipment including signal generators power meters frequency meters vector network analyzers spectrum analyzers and vector signal analyzers Explains the RF devices that are used in cellular phones and wireless data transmission equipmenthow they work what their critical performance parameters are how theyre tested and typical test results Illustrates the testing of RF devices and systems with digitally modulated signals that represent the voice video or data that the RF wave is carrying RF Measurements for Cellular Phones and Wireless Data Systems has been written to serve as the industry standard for RF measurements and testing. It is an indispensable resource for engineers technicians and managers involved in the construction installation or maintenance of cell phones and wireless data equipment.