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Graphical view of limits and specifications
As shown in Figure 10, the limit lines for BTS are dependent on a number of
factors, the most fundamental being the output power level of the transmitter.
The absolute limit values are also dependent on system—Figure 13 show limits
for E-GSM900. DCS1800 and PCS1900 use slightly different pass/fail criteria.
Practical measurements
In practice, most power-versus-time failures occur either towards the top of
the rising edge or falling edge. However, it is also important at most points in
the BTS lifecycle to ensure that the turn on/turn off ratio is sufficient. For this
measurement the analyzer used must have adequate dynamic range.
For the purposes of adjustment, it is extremely useful to view power versus
time in real time against the prescribed mask because many GSM transmitters
have multistage turn on/turn off circuits which require calibration.
When to use the measurement
From R&D through to installation, maintenance, and service, power-versus-
time measurements are used universally in GSM applications to check the
functioning of transmitters.
Channels:
B, M, T. Single carrier
At least one slot on
Hopping:
On
RBW:
=> 300 kHz
Detection:
Zero span
Figure 10. Transmitted RF carrier power versus time, BTS, limits
Figure 11. Agilent E4406A VSA-series transmitter tester screen shot, PVT, high dynamic range-rising and falling edge
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