S820E UG PN: 10580-00343 Rev. H C-5
Glossary C-2 Glossary Terms
Cell : In wireless communication, a Cell is the geographic
area encompassing the signal range from one base
station (a site containing a radio transmitter/receiver
and network communication equipment). Wireless
transmission networks are composed of many
hexagonal, overlapping cell sites to efficiently use radio
spectrum for wireless transmissions. Also, cell is the
basis for the term ’cellular phone.’
Cell Delineation : Cell Delineation is the process for recognizing the
beginning and end of ATM cells within the raw serial
bit stream.
Cell Site : Cell Site, also called Base Station, is the local cellular
tower and radio antenna (including the radios,
controller, switch interconnect, etc.) that handles
communication with subscribers in a particular area or
cell. A cellular network is made up of many cell sites, all
connected back to the switch via landline or microwave.
Cellular : In wireless communications, cellular refers most
basically to the structure of the wireless transmission
networks which are comprised of cells or transmission
sites. Cellular is also the name of the wireless telephone
system originally developed by Bell Laboratories that
used low-powered analog radio equipment to transmit
within cells. The terms ’cellular phone’ or ’cell phone’
are used interchangeably to refer to wireless phones.
Within the wireless industry, cellular is also used to
refer to non-PCS products and services.
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