Efficient 5G mobile network deployment with Spectrum Compact

CONTEXT – technical advantages of 5G

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CHALLENGE

- New frequency bands for 5G mobile network above 24 GHz- Different signal propagation characteristics than of current 4G frequency bands- New base station deployment to achieve coverage in bands above 24 GHz

Coverage

Capacity

4G frequency bands700 MHz- 2.6 GHz

5G frequency bands 3.4 - 3.8 GHz

5G frequency bands above 24 GHz

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High-frequency cells

Millimeter-wave cells

CHALLENGE – Actions to take

- Investigation of signal propagation characteristics for “new” frequency bands, particularly above 24GHz- Adjustment of signal propagation theoretical module for efficient network planning- New infrastructure for millimeter-wave cell deployment

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SOLUTION

Spectrum Compact spectrum analyzer

- Millimeter-wave frequency rangesDedicated device for 24-40 GHz frequency range

- Very compact form factorTruly handheld, suitable for walk tests indoors/outdoors

- Easy to useInstant ON, simple setup, intuitive user interface

- 5G focused featuresRBW and Detector options for better signal capture

- Post-measurement data analysis PC software included in price of unit

- Utmost cost efficientFraction of cost comparing to competitors portable spectrum analyzers

5G focused features

- Millimeter-wave frequency range – buy device for frequency range that you actually use- Switchable RBW options – narrowest RBW of 100kHz allows to distinguish sub-cariers for mmWave, but widest

RBW of 1MHz can be used for quick sweep- Switchable Detector settings – with MAX Detector setting only peak power value is used, thus allowing to display

form of TDD signal quicker

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APPLICATIONS

- Signal level measurements for better understanding of propagation characteristics in real world- Transmitter verification – On/Off, frequency, bandwidth- Interference detection and spectrum clearing

RESULT

- Efficient coverage planning- Optimal network coverage according to location specifics- Quick deployment of millimeter wave cells

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