Title :
TDMA convergence for packet data services
Author :
Pirhonen, Riku ; Rautava, Tapio ; Penttinen, Jyrki
Author_Institution :
Nokia Res. Center, Espoo, Finland
fDate :
6/1/1999 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The provisioning of packet data services with evolutionary cellular networks is a challenge for current operators. For packet data services, two widely used TDMA-based systems, GSM and TIA/EIA-136, will evolve toward a common radio interface. This article discusses the benefits of that convergence. It presents the network planning principles for the common technology, and estimates the network performance with simulations and by evaluations based on measurements from a current network. The article also discusses the benefits of the convergence for implementation of a mobile handset
Keywords :
cellular radio; data communication; network interfaces; packet radio networks; telecommunication network planning; telephone sets; time division multiple access; GSM; TDMA convergence; TDMA-based systems; TIA/EIA-136; cellular networks; common radio interface; measurements; mobile handset; network performance; network planning; packet data services; simulations; Convergence; Europe; Forward error correction; Frequency; GSM; Ground penetrating radar; Mobile communication; Mobile handsets; Telecommunication standards; Time division multiple access;
Journal_Title :
Personal Communications, IEEE
