Single Carrier Frequency Division Multiple Access (SC-FDMA) is a novel
method of radio transmission under consideration for deployment in
future cellular systems; specifically, in 3rd Generation Partnership
Project Long Term Evolution (3GPP LTE) systems. SC-FDMA has drawn great
attention from the communications industry as an attractive alternative
to Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA).
Introduction to Single Carrier FDMA places SC-FDMA in the wider
context of wireless communications, providing the reader with an
in-depth tutorial on SC-FDMA technology. The book introduces the reader
to this new multiple access technique that utilizes single carrier
modulation along with orthogonal frequency multiplexing and frequency
domain equalization, plus its applications in communications settings.
It considers the similarities with and differences from orthogonal
frequency division modulation, multiplexing, and multiple access used
extensively in cellular, broadcasting, and digital subscriber loop
applications. Particular reference is made to the peak power
characteristics of an SC-FDMA signal as an added advantage over OFDMA.
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Provides an extensive overview of the principles of SC-FDMA and its
relation to other transmission techniques.
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Explains how the details of a specific implementation influence the
tradeoffs among various figures of merit.
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Describes in detail the configuration of the SC-FDMA uplink
transmission scheme published by 3GPP.
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Features link level simulation of an uplink SC-FDMA system using
MATLAB.
This is an essential text for industry engineers who are researching and
developing 3GPP LTE systems. It is suitable for engineers designing
wireless network equipment, handsets, data cards, modules, chipsets, and
test equipment as well as those involved in designing LTE
infrastructure. It would also be of interest to academics, graduate
students, and industry researchers involved in advanced wireless
communications, as well as business analysts who follow the cellular
market.
