An overview of the CDMA PCS system

A code division multiple access (CDMA) standard for personal communications systems (PCS), ANSI J-STD-008, was completed in the winter of 1995. The PCS air interface standard is based upon the cellular TIA/EIA/IS-95-A standard. This paper summarizes the standards that have been developed for the CDMA system, describes the new capabilities that were added to ANSI J-STD-008, and describes new capabilities being developed for CDMA cellular and PCS systems.