A performance comparison of CDMA ad-hoc and cellular networks

A performance comparison is presented between two types of CDMA random access systems: cellular and ad hoc. Based on a finite population model, the network throughput is derived for both systems. Two aspects of the performance comparison are addressed: (1) the throughput comparison; and (2) the impact of spreading gain and error control coding on the throughput in both systems. Evaluations of these performance comparisons are also provided.