This volume covers the key concepts and technologies of wireless and mobile communications in 100 three- to five-page articles, heavily illustrated, covering the basic concepts, technologies, standards and protocols - everything you need to master the field in a handy 5 x 8 format. From traditional topics like CDMA and signal hand-offs to cutting-edge mobile applications like WiFi and Bluetooth, this guide aims to be a precise - and concise - reference to the industry. The text features explanations rather than definitions, presenting topics in detail, with extensive diagrams. Every major wireless area is fully explained, including 3G, WiFI, GPRS, Bluetooth and CDMA.