,Contents at a Glance
Preface
Part I Overview
Chapter 1: Cellular Networks: Concepts and Evolution
Chapter 2: 5G Standards and Specifications
Chapter 3: Overview of 5G Use Cases and Architecture
Part II Use Cases and Applications
Chapter 4: Enhanced Mobile Broadband
Chapter 5: Massive Machine Type Communications
Chapter 6: Ultra-Reliable and Low-Latency Communications
Part III 5G NextGen Core Network
Chapter 7: Software-Defined Networking
Chapter 8: Network Functions Virtualization
Chapter 9: Core Network Functionality, QoS, and Network Slicing
Chapter 10: Multi-Access Edge Computing
Part IV 5G NR Air Interface and Radio Access Network
Chapter 11: Wireless Transmission
Chapter 12: Antennas
Chapter 13: Air Interface Physical Layer
Chapter 14: Air Interface Channel Coding
Chapter 15: 5G Radio Access Network
Part V Appendixes
Appendix A: Review Questions and Solutions
,Appendix B: Glossary
Appendix C: Acronyms
Index
Contents
Preface
Part I Overview
Chapter 1: Cellular Networks: Concepts and Evolution
1.1 Evolution of Cellular Networks
1.2 Cellular Network Concepts
Cellular Organization
Network System Elements
Operation of Cellular Systems
1.3 First Generation (1G)
1.4 Second Generation (2G)
Time-Division Multiple Access
GSM Architecture
Radio Link Aspects
1.5 Third Generation (3G)
Code-Division Multiple Access
3G Architecture
1.6 Fourth Generation (4G)
E-UTRAN
LTE-Advanced Transmission Characteristics
, Evolved Packet Core
1.7 Key Terms and Review Questions
Key Terms
Review Questions
Chapter 2: 5G Standards and Specifications
2.1 ITU-R and IMT-2020
International Mobile Telecommunications
Capabilities
Usage Scenarios
Use Cases
Evaluation
2.2 ITU-T and IMT-2020
Requirements
Network Slicing
Fixed Mobile Convergence
IMT-2020 Core Network Framework
2.3 3GPP
3GPP Releases
Detailed Requirements
2.4 Key Terms and Review Questions
Key Terms
Review Questions
2.5 References and Documents
Preface
Part I Overview
Chapter 1: Cellular Networks: Concepts and Evolution
Chapter 2: 5G Standards and Specifications
Chapter 3: Overview of 5G Use Cases and Architecture
Part II Use Cases and Applications
Chapter 4: Enhanced Mobile Broadband
Chapter 5: Massive Machine Type Communications
Chapter 6: Ultra-Reliable and Low-Latency Communications
Part III 5G NextGen Core Network
Chapter 7: Software-Defined Networking
Chapter 8: Network Functions Virtualization
Chapter 9: Core Network Functionality, QoS, and Network Slicing
Chapter 10: Multi-Access Edge Computing
Part IV 5G NR Air Interface and Radio Access Network
Chapter 11: Wireless Transmission
Chapter 12: Antennas
Chapter 13: Air Interface Physical Layer
Chapter 14: Air Interface Channel Coding
Chapter 15: 5G Radio Access Network
Part V Appendixes
Appendix A: Review Questions and Solutions
,Appendix B: Glossary
Appendix C: Acronyms
Index
Contents
Preface
Part I Overview
Chapter 1: Cellular Networks: Concepts and Evolution
1.1 Evolution of Cellular Networks
1.2 Cellular Network Concepts
Cellular Organization
Network System Elements
Operation of Cellular Systems
1.3 First Generation (1G)
1.4 Second Generation (2G)
Time-Division Multiple Access
GSM Architecture
Radio Link Aspects
1.5 Third Generation (3G)
Code-Division Multiple Access
3G Architecture
1.6 Fourth Generation (4G)
E-UTRAN
LTE-Advanced Transmission Characteristics
, Evolved Packet Core
1.7 Key Terms and Review Questions
Key Terms
Review Questions
Chapter 2: 5G Standards and Specifications
2.1 ITU-R and IMT-2020
International Mobile Telecommunications
Capabilities
Usage Scenarios
Use Cases
Evaluation
2.2 ITU-T and IMT-2020
Requirements
Network Slicing
Fixed Mobile Convergence
IMT-2020 Core Network Framework
2.3 3GPP
3GPP Releases
Detailed Requirements
2.4 Key Terms and Review Questions
Key Terms
Review Questions
2.5 References and Documents
