This document provides an overview of CDMA fundamentals, including:
- CDMA uses code division multiple access allowing multiple users to share the same frequency spectrum through the use of unique codes.
- CDMA makes use of diversity techniques like spatial, frequency, and time diversity to combat multipath fading.
- Power control is used on the reverse link to control mobile transmit power and improve capacity.
- CDMA protocols include IS-95, cdma2000, and 1xEV-DO which provide increasing data capabilities.