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Cellular Communications Tutorial

 

Definition
A cellular mobile communications system uses a large number of low-power wireless transmitters to create "cells"—the basic geographic service area of a wireless communications system. Variable power levels allow cells to be sized according to the subscriber density and demand within a particular region. As mobile users travel from cell to cell, their conversations are "handed off" between cells in order to maintain seamless service. Channels (frequencies) used in one cell can be reused in another cell some distance away. Cells can be added to accommodate growth, creating new cells in unserved areas or overlaying cells in existing areas.

Tutorial Overview

This tutorial discusses the basics of radio telephony systems, including both analog and digital systems. Upon completion of this tutorial, you should be able to: 
  1. Describe the basic components of a cellular system
  2. Identify and describe digital wireless technologies

Topics

  1. Mobile Communications Principles
  2. Mobile Telephone System Using the Cellular Concept
  3. Cellular System Architecture
  4. North American Analog Cellular Systems
  5. Cellular System Components
  6. Digital Systems
  7. Self-Test
  8. Acronym Guide
  9. Related Products and Services (Web TecPreviews)
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