Advanced RF Engineering for Wireless Systems and Networks

The ultimate guide to next-generation network systems and network design

With the explosive growth in RF and wireless technologies, there is a critical shortage of skilled engineers to design and operate today's vast communications networks. Advanced RF Engineering for Wireless Systems and Networks provides a multidimensional primer for professionals involved in the design of next-generation wireless and satellite communications systems and networks.

This essential work offers systematic, hands-on guidance to wireless system design, clearly demonstrating how to design second- and third-generation systems from the ground up. Written in an easy-to-understand, tutorial style, the book:
* Covers the latest in the design of filters, amplifiers, RF switches, and oscillators for 2G and 3G technologies
* Includes a detailed RF treatment of the WLAN aspects
* Introduces the completely new topic of services over GPRS areas
* Clarifies the difference between 1G, 2G, and 3G systems
* Outlines strategies for migrating from 2G to 3G technologies
* Bridges between engineering and networking concepts
* Provides useful theoretical and design problems at the end of chapters

ARSHAD HUSSAIN, PhD, is a researcher in Multi Service Access (MSA) Architecture and Optical Technology Design and Engineering organization at AT&T Labs. The organization is responsible for architecture and engineering of all access technologies including Wireless and Wireline services. He also teaches RF engineering for wireless systems at the Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey.