Mobile Handset Design

Preface

Over the last decade, there has been a considerable resurgence in interest in mobile communication. Because of the ever increasing demand for higher data rate, support of more complex applications, and seamless hand-over between the various networks, the mobile system has evolved over several generations from first generation to fourth generation. As a result of advancements in the technology, not only have new wireless standards been developed but also the challenges in the design of the mobile handset have been varied, which has thrown up more challenges for the design of unique handsets that can offer solutions providing low power consumption, low cost, smaller size, high performance, and tremendous flexibility. This challenge has created a significant opportunity for mobile phone design houses and manufacturers to develop innovative products.

The purpose of this textbook is to initiate students, working practitioners, and mobile communication readers to the technologies of the mobile handset, which is one of the fastest growing fields in today's engineering world. The inspiration for writing this text came into my mind when I was working for various companies in the mobile communication field. As there is no such book presently available on the market that covers the mobile communication principle and handset design aspects, I felt such a book might be useful for students, as well as for mobile communication practicing engineers, and project managers. This textbook ...