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AMR Basics in GSM: Adaptive Multi-Rate Explained

Explore the fundamentals of Adaptive Multi-Rate (AMR) technology in GSM, including codec modes, operation, and channel coding for optimized voice quality.

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amr

codec

Baseband vs. Synthesized Frequency Hopping in GSM

A comparison of baseband and synthesized frequency hopping in GSM, covering their implementation and key differences.

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frequency hopping

mobile communication

Call Types in Telephone Switches: Originating, Terminating, and More

Understand the different call types in a telephone switch, including originating, terminating, outgoing, incoming, and tandem calls, relevant in teletraffic engineering.

telephone switch

call type

telecommunication

CV_BEP Mapping: Reported vs. Actual Values

Explanation of the relationship between reported CV_BEP levels and the corresponding ranges of actual CV_BEP values. Includes a mapping table.

cvbep

gsm

bit error

EC-GSM: Advantages and Disadvantages of Extended Coverage GSM

Explore the benefits and drawbacks of EC-GSM (Extended Coverage GSM) for IoT, including battery life, cost, security, and coverage, along with its limitations.

ec-gsm

iot

gsm

GPRS RxQUAL vs. BER: Understanding Signal Quality

Explore the relationship between RxQUAL (Receiver Quality) and BER (Bit Error Rate) in GPRS networks. Learn how RxQUAL relates to signal quality assessment.

gprs

rxqual

ber

GPRS: Advantages and Disadvantages

Explore the pros and cons of GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) technology, including its compatibility, deployment, and data speeds.

gprs

data communication

mobile communication

GSM Access Grant Channel (AGCH) Explained

Learn about the GSM Access Grant Channel (AGCH), a downlink channel used to grant or deny network access and provide Traffic Channel (TCH) information.

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access grant channel

downlink channel

GSM ARFCN to Frequency Conversion and Calculator

Convert GSM ARFCN values to corresponding uplink and downlink frequencies using our calculator. Understand the ARFCN to frequency relationship across GSM bands.

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arfcn

frequency

GSM Broadcast Control Channel (BCCH) Explained

Learn about the GSM Broadcast Control Channel (BCCH), its role in system information broadcasting, and how mobiles use it to access the GSM network.

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broadcast channel

bcch

GSM BTS Transceiver Power Class Explained

Understand the GSM BTS Transceiver Power Class, covering maximum output power for different GSM bands including GSM-400, GSM-900, DCS-1800, and PCS-1900.

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bts

power class

GSM Combined Channel Configuration

Explanation of GSM combined channel configuration for Time Slot 0 (TS0) in the 51-frame multiframe, mapping FCCH, SCH, BCCH, CCCH, SDCCH, and SACCH channels.

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channel

configuration

GSM Common Control Channel (CCCH)

GSM Common Control Channels (CCCHs) facilitate communication between the network and mobile subscribers, conveying information and providing network access.

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control channel

ccch

GSM FACCH: Fast Associated Control Channel Explained

Learn about the GSM Fast Associated Control Channel (FACCH), used for rapid information exchange between a mobile station and base transceiver station.

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facch

mobile communication

GSM Frequency Correction Channel (FCCH)

The GSM Frequency Correction Channel (FCCH) is a downlink channel used for synchronization between the BTS and MS by transmitting a continuous wave signal.

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frequency correction

channel

GSM Handover: Causes and Triggers Explained

Explore the causes and triggers of GSM handover, a crucial process for maintaining uninterrupted mobile connections. Learn about signal strength, quality, distance, speed, traffic load, and maintenance triggers.

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handover

mobile communication

GSM Mobile Station (MS) Power Classes

Overview of GSM Mobile Station (MS) power classes, ranging from Class 1 to Class 5, defining the maximum power output of a mobile device.

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mobile communication

power class

GSM Noncombined Channel Configuration

Explanation of GSM noncombined channel configuration for time slots TS0 and TS1. Channels covered: FCCH, SCH, BCCH, CCCH, and SDCCH in both downlink and uplink.

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channel configuration

ccch

GSM OSS vs BSS: Understanding the Core Network and Base Station Subsystem

Explore the differences between GSM OSS (Operation and Support System) and BSS (Base Station Subsystem) in GSM network architecture, their components, and functions.

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oss

bss

GSM PCH (Paging Channel) Explained

Learn about the GSM PCH (Paging Channel), used for paging mobile devices in idle mode to alert them about incoming calls.

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paging

channel