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HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
www.huawei.com
HUAWEI Confidential
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Basic Principles of Radio Propagation and Basic RF
Knowledge
Internal use only
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Objectives
Get familiar with the propagation principles of
radio waves and make theoretical preparation
for subsequent events such as link budget.
Understand the related knowledge about
antennas and the meanings of common
counters.
Understand the basic RF knowledge, devices
and instruments that are often used in the
wireless network planning and optimization.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able
to:
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Contents
Training.huawei.com
Chapter 1 Radio Wave Knowledge
Chapter 2 Introduction to Antennas
Chapter 3 Basic RF Knowledge
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Chapter 1 Radio Wave KnowledgeChapter 1 Radio Wave Knowledge
Section 1 Basic PrinciplesSection 1 Basic Principles
Section 2 Propagation Features
Section 3 Propagation Models
Section 4 Propagation Model
Calibration
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Basic Principles — Wireless SpectrumBasic Principles — Wireless Spectrum
Frequencies in different bands have different propagation features.
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Electric field Electric fieldElectric field
Dip
ole
Propagation direction of waves
Magnetic field Magnetic field
Basic Principles — Propagation of Radio Waves
When radio waves are propagated in the space, the direction of the electric field changes
regularly. This phenomenon is called the polarization of radio waves. The field direction
of radio waves is called the polarization direction.
If the direction of the electric field is vertical to the ground, the waves are called
vertically-polarized waves.
If the direction of the electric field is horizontal to the ground, the waves are called
horizontally-polarized waves.
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Basic Principles — Propagation PathBasic Principles — Propagation Path
Direct waves and ground-reflected waves(most common propagation path)
Troposphere-reflected waves(great randomness in propagation)
Mountain-diffraction waves (signal source of the shadow region)
Ionosphere-reflected waves (trans-horizon communication path)
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1. Building-reflected waves1. Building-reflected waves2. Diffraction waves2. Diffraction waves3. Direct waves3. Direct waves4. Ground-reflected waves4. Ground-reflected waves
Basic Principles — Propagation PathBasic Principles — Propagation Path
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Chapter 1 Radio Wave KnowledgeChapter 1 Radio Wave Knowledge
Section 1 Basic Principles
Section 2 Propagation FeaturesSection 2 Propagation Features
Section 3 Propagation Models
Section 4 Propagation Model
Calibration
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Radio Propagation Environment
The propagation of radio waves is affected by the terrain structures and
man-made environment. The radio propagation environment directly
determines the selection of the propagation models. The main factors
affecting the radio propagation environment are:
Natural terrain (mountains, hills, plains and water areas)
Number, distribution and material features of architectures
Vegetation features in this region
Weather conditions
Conditions of natural and manual electromagnetic noises
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Quasi-smooth terrain
A quasi-smooth terrain refers to a terrain that has
gently rolling surface and the rolling height is less
than or equal to 20 m.
Irregular terrain
According to the status, other terrains except the
quasi-smooth terrain can be classified into: hilly
terrain, isolated mountains, sloping terrain, mixed
terrain of water and land.
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Terrain ClassificationTerrain Classification
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Signal FadingSignal Fading
Distance (m)
Receive Power (dBm)
10 20 30
–20
–40
–60
Slow fading
Fast fading
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Methods Against Fast Fading — Diversity
Signal Diversity
Time Diversity
Symbol interleaving, error detection, error correcting codes and RAKE receiver
technology
Space Diversity
Adopt the main and diversity antenna to receive signals. The receive signals of
the main and diversity antenna do not have the feature of fading at the same
time. The capability provided by the receiver of the BTS for balancing signals
of different delays within a certain period is also a form of space diversity.
Frequency Diversity
The GSM network adopts the frequency hopping.
The CDMA network adopts the frequency spread technology.
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Solution Balance and RAKE TechnologiesBalance and RAKE Technologies
Extension of Radio Waves Delay It is originated in the reflection and mainly refers to the shared-frequency
interference caused by the difference between the main signals of the receiver
and other multi-path signals in terms of the transmission time in space.
Transmitting signals come from an object that is far from the receiver antenna.
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Diffraction Loss
Electromagnetic waves spread around the diffracted point.
Diffracted waves cover all directions except obstacles.
The diffraction loss is the most serious type of loss.
The calculation formula is complicated and changes with the constants.
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Penetration loss = X – W = B dBPenetration loss = X – W = B dB Reflection and refraction of electromagnetic waves penetrating the wall
Penetration Loss (1)
Indoor signals depend on the penetration loss of the building.
The penetration loss of signals near the window is greatly
different from the penetration loss of signals in the center of the
building.
Materials of the building affect the penetration loss.
The incidence angle of electromagnetic waves affects the
penetration loss.
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Penetration Loss (2)
The obstacle diffraction loss or penetration loss is:
Loss caused by the obstacle of a partition: 5–20 dB
Loss caused by the obstacle of a floor: > 20 dB
Indoor loss (which is a function of the floor height, –1.9 dB/floor)
Loss caused by furniture and other barriers: 2–15 dB
Loss caused by thick glass: 6–10 dB
Penetration loss caused by a railway compartment: 15–30 dB
Penetration loss caused by an elevator: about 30 dB
Penetration loss caused by thick leaves: 10 dB
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Chapter 1 Radio Wave KnowledgeChapter 1 Radio Wave Knowledge
Section 1 Basic Principles
Section 2 Propagation Features
Section 3 Propagation ModelsSection 3 Propagation Models
Section 4 Propagation Model
Calibration
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Common Propagation Models
Propagation model in the free space
Okumura/Hata model
COST231-Hata model
COST231 Walfish-Ikegami model
Keenan-Motley model
Computer-aided calculation model
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Lo = 91.48 + 20lgd, for f = 900 MHz
Lo = 97.98 + 20lgd, for f = 1900 MHz
Lo = 99 + 20lgd, for f = 2100 MHz
Propagation Model in the Free Space
The propagation model in the free space applies to the radio
environment that has isotropic propagation medium (such as vacuum). It
is a theoretical model. This environment does not exist in reality, but the
air medium is similar to the isotropic medium.
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Application scope:
Frequency range f: 150 MHz to1500 MHz
Height of BTS antenna Hb: 30 m to 200 m
Height of mobile station Hm: 1 m to 10 m
Distance d: 1 km to 20 km
Okumura-Hata Model
Applicable to the macro cell model
Applicable to the scenario when the height of
BTS is higher than the surrounding buildings
Not applicable to prediction within 1 km
Not applicable to cases that the frequency is
higher than 1500 MHz
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Application scope:
Frequency range f: 1500 MHz to 2000 MHz
Height of BTS antenna Hb: 30 m to 200 m
Height of mobile station Hm: 1 m to10 m
Distance d: 1 km to 20 km
Applicable to the Macro cell model
Height of BTS antenna is higher than surrounding buildings
Not applicable to forecast within 1 km
Not applicable if the frequency is higher than 2000 MHz or
lower than 1500 MHz
COST 231-Hata Model
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Application scope:Frequency range f: 800 MHz to 2000 MHzHeight of BTS antenna Hbase: 4 m to 50 mHeight of mobile station Hmobile: 1 m to 3 mDistance d: 0.02–5 km
Height of buildings Hroof (m)Width of roads w (m)Spacing between buildings b
Street direction relative to the direction of direct waves a (º)
COST 231 Walfish-Ikegami Model
Applicable to the environment in the city, macro
cell or micro cell
Not applicable to the suburb or country
environment
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Ploss = K1 + K2lgd + K3 (Hms) + K4lg (Hms) + K5lg (Heff)+ K6lg (Heff) lg(d) + K7 + Kclutter
Path loss: path loss (dB)K1: constant related to the frequencyK2: constant of distance fadingK3, K4: calibration coefficient of the height of mobile station K5, K6: calibration coefficient of the height of BTS antennaK7: calibration coefficient of diffraction Kclutter: calibration coefficient of featuresd: distance between the BTS and the mobile station (km)Hms, Heff: effective height of the mobile station and BTS antenna (m)
Model of ASSET Planning Software
K Parameter Reference Value
K1 152/1800 M Urban
K2 44.90
K3 –2.55
K4 0.00
K5 –13.82
K6 –6.55
K7 –0.80
Radio Propagation Model
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Radio Propagation Model
Path loss: path loss (dB)K1: offset constantK2: constant of distance fadingK3: calibration coefficient of the height of BTS antennaK4: multiplier of diffraction calculation (must be a positive number)K5: multiplier of log (HTxeff) log(d)K6: calibration coefficient of the height of mobile stationKclutter: calibration coefficient of featuresK(hill, los): calibration factor of mountain area (Nlos = 0)d: distance between the BTS and the mobile station (m)Hmeffs, Heff: valid height of the mobile station and BTS antenna (m)
Model of U-net Planning Software
K Parameter Reference Value
K1 –52.92
K2 68.6
K3 5.83
K4 1
K5 –6.55
K6 0
Ploss = K1 + K2logd + K3log (Heff) + K4Diffraction + K5log (d)log (Heff) + K6 (Hmeff) + Kclutterf (clutter) + K (hill, los)
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Chapter 1 Radio Wave KnowledgeChapter 1 Radio Wave Knowledge
Section 1 Basic Principles
Section 2 Propagation Features
Section 3 Propagation Models
Section 4 Propagation Model Section 4 Propagation Model
CalibrationCalibration
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Model Calibration
The meaning of model calibration is as follows:
The propagation model is a basis for the cell
planning of a mobile network. Whether the cell
planning is proper and whether the carriers can
meet user requirements with economical and
reasonable investment all depend on the
accuracy of the propagation model. Therefore,
the propagation model calibration is required to
obtain the radio propagation model that fits the
practical environment in this region, improve the
predicted coverage accuracy and lay a good
foundation for the network planning.
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Target propagation environment Propagation model selection
CW data collection
Measurement of propagation path loss
Parameter configuration
Comparison
Does the error meet the
demand?
End
Basic Principles and Process of Model Calibration
Forecast of propagation
Path loss
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5m
Location Selection of the BTS The rules for selecting the location of the BTS are as follows:
a. The antenna is higher than 20 m.
b. The antenna is at least 5 m higher than the nearest obstacles.
c. The obstacle here refers to the highest building on the roof where the
antenna is located. The building selected as the location of the BTS is
required to be higher than the average height of the surrounding buildings.
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The transmitting subsystem includes the transmitting antenna, feeder,
high-frequency signal source, and antenna support.
The receiving subsystem includes the test receiver, GPS receiver, test
software, and portable computer.
Test Platform
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Signal source
Power amplifier
Power supply
Transmitting antenna
Receiving antenna Receiving
antennaPortable computer
RF cable 1
RF cable 2
High frequencysignal source
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Test Path
Principle of Selecting the Test Path
Terrain: The test path must cover all major terrains in the region.
Height: If great differences of terrains exist in this region, the test path must cover terrains in
different height.
Distance: The test path must take positions in different distance from the BTS into account.
Direction: Test points in vertical and horizontal paths must keep consistent.
Length: The total length of a CW test must be longer than 60 km.
Point: The test points are the more the better. (Requirement: > 10000 points, > 4 hours)
Overlap: Test paths of different BTSs can be overlapped to strengthen the reliability.
Obstacle: When antenna signals are blocked by one side of the floor, the test path cannot
pass the shadow region.
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Drive Test
Samples are compliant with the Lee's Criteria: 40
wavelengths and 50 samples.
The maximum speed is: Vmax = 0.8λ/Tsample
In abnormal cases, test results must be removed from
the sampling data.
Samples with too high fading (over 30 dB)
In the tunnel
Under the viaduct
…
If the directional antenna is taken the CW test, the test
path is selected from regions covered by the major lobe.
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Test Data Processing
Test data can be identified by the planning software only after
being processed. The processing procedure is as follows:
Data filtering
Data discrete
Geographic binning
Format conversion
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Preparations
Install the network planning software.
U-net is powerful planning and optimization software. Model
calibration is only one of the function modules.
The items are created.
In the U-net, all tasks, such as planning, optimization and model
calibration are performed on the basis of items.
The antenna patterns are exported.
The antenna pattern varies with specific manufacturer. Export the
correct one.
Build the model and import the data.
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Filtering Configuration
Model Calibration
Distance Filter:
Recommendation: The data is filtered in the range of r < 150 m or r > 3 km
Signal Strength Filter:
Recommendation: The data is filtered in the range of Signal > –40 dBm or Signal < –
121 dBm
Clutter Filter:
Recommendation: The clutters are filtered where the number of test points are
smaller than 300.
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Parameter Calibration
Model Calibration
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Model Calibration
Analysis of Calibration Results
The accuracy of the obtained model must be analyzed after the calibration.
The accuracy of the model refers to the fitness between the resulted models and
the practical test environment. Normally it is assessed by the value of RMS Error.
In the best cases, the RMS Error is less than 8, indicating that the resulting
models fit the practical environment. In practical model calibration, it is
recommended to make RMS Error close to this goal.
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Questions
Which band of the radio waves does the mobile
telecommunication system use?
What are the propagation methods of radio waves?
Which are the two forms of the signal fading in the
propagation environment of radio waves? What are the
features and causes reasons of the two forms?
What are the major forms of signal propagation loss in
the propagation environment of radio waves?
What are the common propagation models? What are
their application environments?
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Summary
This chapter describes related knowledge of radio waves, including:
Propagation paths of radio waves
Losses and dispersion features of radio waves and main compensation scheme
Common models of radio waves and involved parameters
Calibration methods of propagation models of radio waves
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Contents Contents
Training.huawei.com
Chapter 1 Radio Wave Knowledge
Chapter 2 Introduction to the Antenna
Chapter 3 Basic RF Knowledge
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Chapter 2 Introduction to the Antenna
Section 1 Working PrincipleSection 1 Working Principle
Section 2 Classification
Section 3 Electrical Specifications
Section 4 Mechanical Specifications
Section 5 New Technologies
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Position and Function
8. Lighting protector
Master feeder (7/8)
5. Feeder fixing clip6. Cable tray
4. Grounding device
3. Sealing connectorInsulation sealing tape, PVC insulation tape
1. Modulation support of antenna
GSM/CDMApanel antenna
Holding pole (50–114 mm)
2. Outdoor feeder
9. Super-flexible feeder
7. Feeder through window Main device of BTS
Antenna Feeder System of BTS
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Working Principle
When a wire carries the alternating current, electromagnetic radiation is formed. The ability of radiation is related to the length and shape of the wire.
If two wires are closely located, and the electromotive forces generated by the wires are offset, the radiation is weak.
If the two wires are opened, the current of these two wires is on the same direction. The electromotive forces generated are in the same direction. Therefore, the radiation is strong.
When the length of the wire is much shorter than the wavelength, current of the wire is low and the radiation is weak.
When the length of the wire can be increased to the wavelength, current of the wire is greatly enhanced. Therefore a stronger radiation is formed.
Normally the straight wire that can generate remarkable radiation is called dipole.
The dipole where the length of both supporting poles is 1/4 wavelength is called half-wave dipole.
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Working Principle of Mobile AntennaWorking Principle of Mobile Antenna
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Unit dipole
Feed network
Feed network
Wireless connector
Wireless connector
Unit dipole
Feed network
Directional antenna Omni-directional antenna
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The antennas can be divided into the following types according to the radiation direction.
Directional antenna Omni-directional antenna
Classification of Antennas (1)
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The antennas can be divided into the following types according to different appearances:
Panel antenna Cap antenna
Whip antennaParaboloidal antenna
Classification of Antennas (2)
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The antennas can be divided into the following types according to the polarization directions.
Classification of Antennas (3)
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Omni-directional antenna
Single-polarized directional antenna
Dual-polarized directional antenna
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Major Electrical Specifications of AntennaMajor Electrical Specifications of Antenna
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Pattern of Symmetric Half-Wave Dipole Top view Side view
Directional Antenna Pattern
Omni-directional Antenna Pattern
Antenna Pattern
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dBi and dBd
2.15 dB
Antenna Gain
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Beamwidth, front-to-back suppression ratio, null filling, and
upper side lobe suppression
Other Major Electrical Specifications of Antenna
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Mechanical Tilt and Electrical TiltMechanical Tilt and Electrical Tilt
Mechanical tilt
Electrical tilt
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Antenna SWR
9.5 W80 ohms50 ohms
Forward: 10 W
Back: 0.5 W
Major Electrical Specifications of Antenna
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f1 f2 f3 f4 f2–f1 f3–f2 f4–f3 f3–f1 f4–f2 f4–f1
Judging methods of the third order intermodulation
Major Electrical Specifications of Antenna
Reasons for Passive Intermodulation
Magnetic materials exist.
The joint is not connected tightly.
The metals of different materials are
contacted.
The contact surfaces of same type of
materials are not smooth.
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Major Mechanical Specifications of Antenna
Input port of antenna
Antenna weight
Wind load
Operating temperature
Humidity requirement
Lightening protection
Tri-proof capability
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Coaxial Distributed Antenna System
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It applies to the scenario with large coverage and long
transmission distance.
Fiber Feeding Distributed Antenna System
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Intelligent Antenna System
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Two algorithms
Switched beams Adaptive beams
Intelligent Antenna System
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Questions
What are the antenna categories based on the signal radiation
direction and appearance?
What are the major electrical specifications of the antennas?
What are the major mechanical specifications of the antennas?
What are the categories of distributed antenna systems (DASs)?
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Summary
This chapter describes the following points:
Principle of Antenna
Major Electrical Specifications of Antenna
Major Mechanical Specifications of Antenna
New Technologies of Antenna
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Training.huawei.com
Chapter 1 Radio Wave Knowledge
Chapter 2 Introduction to the Antenna
Chapter 3 Basic RF Knowledge
Contents
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Expression of dB Indicating the Absolute Power
The absolute power of RF signals is indicated by using dBm or dBW. The
conversion relationship between dBm/dBW and mW/W is as follows:
For example, the signal power is x W and the value indicated by using dBm
is:
For example: 1 W = 30 dBm = 0 dBw
pdBm10 logloglogX1000mW
1mW
pdBW 10 logloglogXW1W
Expression of dB Indicating the Relative Power
It is the logarithmic form of the ratio between any two power values. dBc is the
logarithmic form of the ratio between the frequency output power and the carrier
output power.
Introduction to the Unit of Power
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Related Concepts of Noise
Noise
Noises refer to the interference signals that cannot be predicted during
signal processing and cannot be predicted precisely. (Frequency
interference does not belong to the noise.)
Noise factor
The noise coefficient is used to measure the capability of an RF
component to process low signals. The noise coefficient is defined as:
unit input SNR/output SNR, as shown in the following figure.
Linear system
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Related Concepts of Noise
Noise Factor Formula of Cascaded Network:
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G1, NF1 G2, NF2 Gn, NFn
NF NF1
NF2 1
G1
...NFn 1
G1 G2 ... Gn 1total
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Digital Modulation
Amplitude keying
Shift-frequency keying
Phase shift keying
Data
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Application of Modulation Technologies
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Spurious Radiation
Spurious Radiation
Spurious radiation refers to the signals that are sent by
the transmitter beyond the spectrum stated in the
transmitting template. The spurious radiation includes
harmonic components, parasitic radiations, cross-
modulation products, intermodulation products of
transmitters. The spurious radiation interferes with the
wireless communication system. This specification aims
to improve the system electromagnetic compatibility so
that the system can co-exist with other systems (such as
WCDMA) and ensures the normal operation of the
system itself.
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RF Specifications of the Downlink ChannelRF Specifications of the Downlink Channel
Adjacent Channel Leakage Ratio (ACLR)
ACLR is used to measure the out-band radiation feature of transmitters. It
is the ratio between the power of an adjacent and the power of the main
channel, expressed in dBc, as shown in the following figure.
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Main channel Adjacent channel
Protection band
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Receiving Sensitivity
Receiving Sensitivity
Expressed using the power, Smin = 10log (KTB) + Ft + (S/N). The unit is:
dBm.
K is the Boltzmann constant and the unit is: J/K (Joule/K).
T indicates the absolute temperature and the unit is: ºK.
B indicates the signal bandwidth and the unit is: Hz.
Ft indicates the noise factor of the system and the unit is: dB.
(S/N) indicates the SNR required in the modulation and the unit is: dB.
If B = 1 Hz, 10log (KTB) = –174 dBm/Hz
K 1.38066 10 19J/K
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Blocking Index of the Receiver
Blocking
The blocking index is used to assess the anti-
interference ability of the receiver. It describes the
situation in which the individual tone or modulating
signal interference exists outside the receiving
channel, but the interference signals are not in the
adjacent channel or the spurious response
frequency. The specific index depends on different
systems. The blocking index requires that the
receiver must have high third order cut-off
frequency (large linear dynamic range) at its front
end and the intermediate frequency filter has good
selectivity.
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Filter
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Filter
A
Ffc
Passband Stopband
F
A
F
fc
A
f1 f2
Bandstop filter
Low pass filter
A
Passband Stopband
f1f2
Transtive band
F
Transtive band Stopband Passband Transtive band
High pass filter
Stopband Transtive band
Passband Transtive band
Bandpass filter
Stopband Passband Transtive band
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Combiner
Functions of the Combining and Dividing Unit
Make transmitting signals and receiving signals share the
antenna and reduce the number of antenna feeders.
Complete the duplex mode of transmitting and receiving
signals, combining and filtering of the transmitting signals.
Complete the filtering, low noise amplification and dividing of
the receive signals.
Provide the function of TMA feeder: including three modules,
namely CDU, SCU and EDU.
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Combining Distribution Unit (CDU)
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Tx1
Tx2
Tx_CombTx_Dup
Combiner Duplex
Power splitter
Power splitter
Amplified division
Filter
Rx1Rx2Rx3 Rx4
Rx5Rx6Rx7Rx8
HL_out
HL_in
RxD_outRxD
Tx/Rx_ANT
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Simple Combining Unit (SCU)
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TX1
TX2
TX3
TX4
TX- Comb
TX1
TX2
TX3
TX4
TX- Comb
Com
bine
rC
ombi
ner C
ombi
ner
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Enhance Duplexer Unit (EDU)
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Tx1 Duplex
Power splitter Amplified
division
Rx1
Rx2
Tx/Rx_ANT1
Power splitter Amplified
division
Rx1
Rx2
Duplex Tx/Rx_ANT2Tx2
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Loss Comparison Among All Combining and Dividing Units
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Combination methods
Typical value of the transmitting
insertion loss (dB)
Price comparison (per carrier)
CDUTwo in one Level 1 3
dB bridge4.5 Medium
SCUFour in one Level 2 3
dB bridge 6.8
SCU+CDU Four in one Level 2 3 dB bridge
8
EDUFailure
Dual duplexer method1
Dual-CDU (not passing the combiner)
Failure
Dual-CDU method1 High
Dual-CDU (passing the combiner)
Combination
Dual-CDU method4.5
Medium
Medium
Low
Low
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Common RF Components
Power splitter Coupler Line amplifier
Combiner Power amplifier Attenuator
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Common RF Devices
Frequency meter Test cell phone Integrated tester
Field strength meter SWR tester Portable spectrum analyzer
Signal source Power meter Spectrum analyzer
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Questions
What are the common forms to express the units of the
absolute power? What is the conversion relationship?
What is the definition of the noise factors? Can you write the
formula of the cascaded noise factors?
What is the spurious emission? What is the adjacent
leakage?
Can you write the formula of sensitivity?
Can you list several modulation methods? Which one does
GSM use?
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Summary
This chapter describes the common and basic concepts of RF,
including:
Concepts of power
Concepts of noise
Concepts and categories of modulation
Divergence channel specifications such as the spurious
emission and adjacent leakage
Sensitivity index of the receiving channel
Common RF components
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Summary of the Course
After completing this course, you should be able to learn:
Propagation principles, environment, features, models, and model
calibration of radio waves
Working principle, classification, electrical and mechanical features of
antenna
Basic concepts of RF and common RF components
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