Yang (California State University) explains complex technology in terms of its basic concepts and offers advice on the design, optimization, and management of a CDMA2000 wireless network. This book covers the theoretical foundations of the system, its key requirements and features, power control and hand-off functionalities, system performance and design, and network architecture. It also includes a detailed presentation of 1xEV-DO, explaining the differences between 1xEV-DO and CDMA2000 and the ways they work in tandem.