Data on the IS-95 CDMA Channel

• The IS-95 physical channel was designed for voice; data was an afterthought

• Voice delay considerations limit frame size

  • limited interleaving for slow fading
  • power control helps

• Typical frame loss rates: 1-2%

  • acceptable for voice
  • unacceptable for data

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