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8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

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Passive Intermodulation (PIM) concerns in

In-Building Wireless (IBW) networks

Tom Bell

Sr Product Manager

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Agenda

1 Passive Intermodulation (PIM) review

2

In-building Wireless (IBW) architectures

3 PIM concerns in each IBW architecture

4

Methods to mitigate external PIM5

Conclusions

11410-00885

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What is Passive Intermodulation (PIM)

Passive Intermodulation (PIM) Passive Intermodulation (PIM)

TX signals at site

PIM = interference

PIM = new frequencies generated by Tx signals when they encounter

non-linear junctions or materials in the RF path

PIM falling in an uplink band can elevate the noise floor

Dropped calls Access failures Slower data rates

Downlink Uplink

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What is a non-linear junction

Slide 4

bull Current increases linearly with applied voltage

bull High pressure metal-to-metal contacts

bull Welded or soldered connections C u r r e n t

Voltage

Linear junctions

Non-Linear junctions

C u r r e n t

Voltage

bull Current does not increase linearly with voltage

bull Low pressure metal-to-metal contacts

bull Oxide layers on metal surfaces

bull Arcing across small air gaps or cracks

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What is non-linear in IBW networks

bull

Poor cable terminationbull Damaged poorly made components

bull High power RF terminations

bull Loose RF connections

bull Type-N connectors

bull

Metal flakes inside connectorsbull Loose metal objects near antennas

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Where do PIM frequencies occur

F1 F2

IM 3IM 5IM 7IM 9 IM 3 IM 5 IM 7 IM 9

2F2ndash1F1

3F2ndash2F1

4F2ndash3F1

5F2ndash4F1

2F1ndash1F2

3F1ndash2F2

4F1ndash3F2

5F1ndash4F2

850Downlink

850Uplink

875MHz

885MHz

865MHz

855MHz

845MHz

835MHz

895MHz

905MHz

915MHz

925MHz

900 Uplink

bull Mathematical combinations of the Tx frequencies at a site

bull Odd products fall closer to the Tx frequencies and are more

likely to fall in an operatorrsquos uplink band

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F1 F2

IM 4

3F1ndash1F2

900Downlink

950MHz

960

MHz

1890MHz

2100 Uplink

IM 2 IM 4

1F2+1F1

3F2ndash1F1

1915MHz

1930MHz

IM 3 IM 5 IM 6

4F2ndash2F1

1940MHz

4F1ndash2F2

1880MHz

IM 6

IM2 and IM4 can also cause problems

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PIM magnitude

Slide 8

X

20 dB

15 dB

15 dB

bull Low order IM products are higher magnitude than high order products

bull Higher magnitude = more likely to cause interference

Downlink Uplink

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Europe lt 1 GHz

Slide 9

IM3

IM5

IM5 IM5

800uplink

900downlink

800downlink

900uplink

IM3

$ amp () amp

$ amp ()

amp $ + ()

$ amp ()-

$ ()-

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$ amp ()-

amp $ amp ()-

amp $ ()-

amp $ + ()-

$ amp ()- amp

amp $ ()- amp

$ amp ()- amp

amp $ + ()- amp

$ + ()- amp

Single Band PIM

Multi Band PIM

IM5

$ amp () amp

$ () amp

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amp $ + ()-

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amp $ ()

amp $ amp ()

$ amp ()

amp $ + ()

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$ amp ()

$ ()

700uplink

700downlink

IM3

IM5

IM5

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Europe gt1 GHz

Slide 10

IM3 IM3

1800uplink

1800downlink

2100uplink

2100downlink

$ () amp

amp $ () amp

$ + () amp

amp $ ()- amp

amp $ + ()- amp

$ + ()- amp

amp $ ()-

amp $ + ()-

$ amp () amp

amp $ () amp

$ () amp

amp $ amp () amp

Single Band PIM

Multi Band PIM

IM7IM5

$ amp () amp

amp $ amp () amp

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$ + () amp

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amp $ + ()

$ + ()

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Europe gt1 GHz (cont)

Slide 11

IM3

IM3

2600uplink

TDD 2600 uplink downlink

2600downlink

amp $ amp () +

$ amp ()- +

$ ()- +

amp $ ()- +

amp $ + ()- +

$ + ()- +

amp $ amp () +

amp $ () +

Single Band PIM

Multi Band PIM

IM5

$ amp () +

$ () +

amp $ () +

$ amp () +

amp $ amp () +

$ amp () +

amp $ () +

$ + () +

amp $ () +amp $ + () +

$ + () +

IM5

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PIM bandwidth

F1 F2IM 3IM 5IM 7IM 9 IM 3 IM 5 IM 7 IM 9

200 KHz200 KHz

600 KHz

1 MHz

14 MHz

18 MHz

600 KHz

1 MHz

14 MHz

18 MHz

bull PIM bandwidth increases as carrier bandwidth increases

bull PIM bandwidth increases with PIM order

X

3X

5X

7X

9X

3X

5X

7X

9X

X

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PIM generated by single LTE carrier

bull LTE carrier is composed of individual sub-carrier frequencies

Carrier bandwidth = X

IM3 bandwidth = 3X

IM5 bandwidth = 5X

IM7 bandwidth = 7X

IM9 bandwidth = 9X

IM 3

IM 5IM 7

IM 9

X

X

XX

XX

XX

X

LTE

carrier

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And donrsquot forget the even products

900Downlink 2100 Uplink

IM 3

IM 5

IM 7

IM 2

IM 4

IM 6

bull LTE carrier is composed of individual sub-carrier frequencies

Carrier bandwidth = X

IM2 bandwidth = 2X

IM4 bandwidth = 4X

IM6 bandwidth = 6X

IM8 bandwidth = 8X

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700 MHz LTE example (North America)

Slide 15

bull

PIM generated by single LTE carrier

bull Viewed through Rx monitor port

bull

This was a very bad PIM source

25 dB

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What about TDD- LTE

Slide 16

25 dB

Synchronized TDD

Un-synchronized TDD

bull TDD systems Tx and Rx are at diff erenttimes

bull PIM is only produced while transmitting

bull

PIM is only an issue for adjacent bands

bull Adjacent TDD bands should be

synchronized to prevent interference

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How can we reduce PIM interference

Slide 17

-57 dBm

-100 dBc -150 dBc

F1 F243 dBm

-107 dBm

F1 F2

More linear

bull Loose RF connector

bull

Metal 1047298akes in connectors

bull Braided cables

bull Antenna near PIM source

bull Tight RF connector

bull

Connectors clean

bull Corrugated cables

bull Antenna re-located

More linear

Improve linearity

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How do we measure linearity

18

With a PIM tester

Inject two CW test signals at a known magnitude

Measure 3rd order intermodulation product (IM3)

IM3 ldquocharacterizesrdquo the linearity of the system

bull

If IM3 is low = linearity is good

bull

If IM3 is high = linearity is bad

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What determines PIM severity to an IBW operator

1

Which IM product(s) fall in the uplink band

A

Low order IM products in uplink = higher uplink noise

B

More frequency bands operators = higher probability

of low order product in uplink band

2

Degree of non-linearity of PIM source A

More non-linear = higher PIM magnitude

3

Level of current flowing through non-linear junction material

A

Higher current = higher PIM magnitude

B

Higher RF power level = higher PIM magnitude

C

PIM source location orientation

D

PIM source distance from antenna

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In-Building Wireless (IBW) system architectures

Distributed Small Cell (DSC)

Distributed Antenna System (DAS)

bull Passive

bull Active

bull Hybrid

bull Analog Digital

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

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Passive DAS

RF cable distributionthroughout

Signal source

High power single band

(20W)

Floor

Mediumpower multi

band (1W)

Antenna

Low power multi band

(100mW)

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Repeater BDA

PIM

PIM

PIM

Combiner

Donor antenna

MoreSevere

LessSevere

PIM

After combinerHigh power

multi band

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Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)POI Tray

BTS

RRH

Head EndEquipment

Radio Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIM Severe

LessSevere

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

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Hybrid DAS

PIM

PIM

PIM

MoreSevere

LessSevere

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Radio Units

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)

POI Tray

Head EndEquipment

PIM

PIM

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

FloorMedium

power multi

band (1W)

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Digital Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

Digital SignalSources

POI Tray

BTS

BBUHead EndEquipment

Expansion Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIMSevere

LessSevere

RF Signal sourceHigh power single

band (20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

C-RAN

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Distributed Radio System (DRS)

Radio Units withintegrated antenna

Expansion Unit

Base Band Unit(BBU)

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

LAN cabledistribution

network

PIM

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Distributed Small Cells (DSC)

Small Cell withintegrated antenna

EthernetSwitches

Localcontroller

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Core Network

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

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Is external PIM really a concern below 100 mW

bull External PIM measured while walking across office environment

bull 700 850 1900 amp 2600 MHz PIM test signals combined

bull Signi1047297cant PIM at low frequencies even with 15 dBm (32 mW) Tx power

Indoor antenna

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How can I prevent PIM problems in IBW systems

1

Avoid frequency combinations that create low orderIM products in uplink bands

2

Use low PIM construction techniques materials

3

Avoid non-linear objects near antennas

1 and 3 above may be outside of your control

bull Multi-operator requirements

bull

Aesthetic requirements

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Methods to mitigate external PIM1) Move the antenna

bull Non-linear objects in antenna near 1047297eld generate higher PIM

bull Moving antenna a short distance moves PIM source to far 1047297eld

bull At 20 dBm (100mW) PIM reduced gt60 dB when antenna moved 05m

Indoor antennaDiode

Near1047297eld

Far 1047297eld

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2) Move the PIM Source

bull Electrical conduit added after DAS was

installed and commissioned

bull Safety cables lightly touching metal

surfaces on near antenna

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3) Add attenuation between antenna amp PIM sourcePIM source

PIM source covered with Aluminum duct tape

gt40 dB PIM reduction

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4) Direct less power at PIM source

bull Antenna with ldquonotchrdquo in horizontal pattern

bull

Rotate antenna to steer null at PIM source

bull Up to 30 dB reduction in PIM

DiodeRotate antenna

JMA Wireless

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Summary

bull

PIM severity will be different for each IBW installation

bull

Type of construction

bull

Frequency bands in use

bull

Power levels in use

bull

PIM can be a problem even at very low power levels

bull

PIM can be mitigated by

bull

Eliminating ldquobadrdquo frequency combinations

bull

Using low PIM construction techniques materials

bull

Reducing RF energy arriving at the PIM source

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Agenda

1 Passive Intermodulation (PIM) review

2

In-building Wireless (IBW) architectures

3 PIM concerns in each IBW architecture

4

Methods to mitigate external PIM5

Conclusions

11410-00885

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

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3 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

What is Passive Intermodulation (PIM)

Passive Intermodulation (PIM) Passive Intermodulation (PIM)

TX signals at site

PIM = interference

PIM = new frequencies generated by Tx signals when they encounter

non-linear junctions or materials in the RF path

PIM falling in an uplink band can elevate the noise floor

Dropped calls Access failures Slower data rates

Downlink Uplink

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 434

What is a non-linear junction

Slide 4

bull Current increases linearly with applied voltage

bull High pressure metal-to-metal contacts

bull Welded or soldered connections C u r r e n t

Voltage

Linear junctions

Non-Linear junctions

C u r r e n t

Voltage

bull Current does not increase linearly with voltage

bull Low pressure metal-to-metal contacts

bull Oxide layers on metal surfaces

bull Arcing across small air gaps or cracks

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

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What is non-linear in IBW networks

bull

Poor cable terminationbull Damaged poorly made components

bull High power RF terminations

bull Loose RF connections

bull Type-N connectors

bull

Metal flakes inside connectorsbull Loose metal objects near antennas

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 634

Where do PIM frequencies occur

F1 F2

IM 3IM 5IM 7IM 9 IM 3 IM 5 IM 7 IM 9

2F2ndash1F1

3F2ndash2F1

4F2ndash3F1

5F2ndash4F1

2F1ndash1F2

3F1ndash2F2

4F1ndash3F2

5F1ndash4F2

850Downlink

850Uplink

875MHz

885MHz

865MHz

855MHz

845MHz

835MHz

895MHz

905MHz

915MHz

925MHz

900 Uplink

bull Mathematical combinations of the Tx frequencies at a site

bull Odd products fall closer to the Tx frequencies and are more

likely to fall in an operatorrsquos uplink band

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F1 F2

IM 4

3F1ndash1F2

900Downlink

950MHz

960

MHz

1890MHz

2100 Uplink

IM 2 IM 4

1F2+1F1

3F2ndash1F1

1915MHz

1930MHz

IM 3 IM 5 IM 6

4F2ndash2F1

1940MHz

4F1ndash2F2

1880MHz

IM 6

IM2 and IM4 can also cause problems

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PIM magnitude

Slide 8

X

20 dB

15 dB

15 dB

bull Low order IM products are higher magnitude than high order products

bull Higher magnitude = more likely to cause interference

Downlink Uplink

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Europe lt 1 GHz

Slide 9

IM3

IM5

IM5 IM5

800uplink

900downlink

800downlink

900uplink

IM3

$ amp () amp

$ amp ()

amp $ + ()

$ amp ()-

$ ()-

amp $ ()-

$ amp ()-

amp $ amp ()-

amp $ ()-

amp $ + ()-

$ amp ()- amp

amp $ ()- amp

$ amp ()- amp

amp $ + ()- amp

$ + ()- amp

Single Band PIM

Multi Band PIM

IM5

$ amp () amp

$ () amp

amp $ () amp

$ amp () amp

$ () amp

$ + () amp

amp $ + () amp

$ amp ()

$ ()

$ amp ()

$ ()

amp $ ()

amp $ amp ()

$ + ()

amp $ + ()

$ amp ()-

$ ()-

amp $ ()-

amp $ amp ()-

$ amp ()-

$ ()-

amp $ + ()-

$ + ()-

amp $ ()

amp $ amp ()

$ amp ()

amp $ + ()

$ + ()

$ amp ()

$ ()

700uplink

700downlink

IM3

IM5

IM5

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Europe gt1 GHz

Slide 10

IM3 IM3

1800uplink

1800downlink

2100uplink

2100downlink

$ () amp

amp $ () amp

$ + () amp

amp $ ()- amp

amp $ + ()- amp

$ + ()- amp

amp $ ()-

amp $ + ()-

$ amp () amp

amp $ () amp

$ () amp

amp $ amp () amp

Single Band PIM

Multi Band PIM

IM7IM5

$ amp () amp

amp $ amp () amp

$ amp () amp

amp $ () amp

$ + () amp

amp $ amp ()

$ amp ()

amp $ ()

amp $ + ()

$ + ()

$ amp () ampamp $ + () amp

$ + () amp

()

$ ()

amp $ ()

amp $ amp ()

$ amp ()

$ ()

amp $ + ()

$ + ()

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Europe gt1 GHz (cont)

Slide 11

IM3

IM3

2600uplink

TDD 2600 uplink downlink

2600downlink

amp $ amp () +

$ amp ()- +

$ ()- +

amp $ ()- +

amp $ + ()- +

$ + ()- +

amp $ amp () +

amp $ () +

Single Band PIM

Multi Band PIM

IM5

$ amp () +

$ () +

amp $ () +

$ amp () +

amp $ amp () +

$ amp () +

amp $ () +

$ + () +

amp $ () +amp $ + () +

$ + () +

IM5

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PIM bandwidth

F1 F2IM 3IM 5IM 7IM 9 IM 3 IM 5 IM 7 IM 9

200 KHz200 KHz

600 KHz

1 MHz

14 MHz

18 MHz

600 KHz

1 MHz

14 MHz

18 MHz

bull PIM bandwidth increases as carrier bandwidth increases

bull PIM bandwidth increases with PIM order

X

3X

5X

7X

9X

3X

5X

7X

9X

X

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PIM generated by single LTE carrier

bull LTE carrier is composed of individual sub-carrier frequencies

Carrier bandwidth = X

IM3 bandwidth = 3X

IM5 bandwidth = 5X

IM7 bandwidth = 7X

IM9 bandwidth = 9X

IM 3

IM 5IM 7

IM 9

X

X

XX

XX

XX

X

LTE

carrier

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And donrsquot forget the even products

900Downlink 2100 Uplink

IM 3

IM 5

IM 7

IM 2

IM 4

IM 6

bull LTE carrier is composed of individual sub-carrier frequencies

Carrier bandwidth = X

IM2 bandwidth = 2X

IM4 bandwidth = 4X

IM6 bandwidth = 6X

IM8 bandwidth = 8X

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700 MHz LTE example (North America)

Slide 15

bull

PIM generated by single LTE carrier

bull Viewed through Rx monitor port

bull

This was a very bad PIM source

25 dB

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What about TDD- LTE

Slide 16

25 dB

Synchronized TDD

Un-synchronized TDD

bull TDD systems Tx and Rx are at diff erenttimes

bull PIM is only produced while transmitting

bull

PIM is only an issue for adjacent bands

bull Adjacent TDD bands should be

synchronized to prevent interference

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1734

How can we reduce PIM interference

Slide 17

-57 dBm

-100 dBc -150 dBc

F1 F243 dBm

-107 dBm

F1 F2

More linear

bull Loose RF connector

bull

Metal 1047298akes in connectors

bull Braided cables

bull Antenna near PIM source

bull Tight RF connector

bull

Connectors clean

bull Corrugated cables

bull Antenna re-located

More linear

Improve linearity

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1834

How do we measure linearity

18

With a PIM tester

Inject two CW test signals at a known magnitude

Measure 3rd order intermodulation product (IM3)

IM3 ldquocharacterizesrdquo the linearity of the system

bull

If IM3 is low = linearity is good

bull

If IM3 is high = linearity is bad

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What determines PIM severity to an IBW operator

1

Which IM product(s) fall in the uplink band

A

Low order IM products in uplink = higher uplink noise

B

More frequency bands operators = higher probability

of low order product in uplink band

2

Degree of non-linearity of PIM source A

More non-linear = higher PIM magnitude

3

Level of current flowing through non-linear junction material

A

Higher current = higher PIM magnitude

B

Higher RF power level = higher PIM magnitude

C

PIM source location orientation

D

PIM source distance from antenna

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In-Building Wireless (IBW) system architectures

Distributed Small Cell (DSC)

Distributed Antenna System (DAS)

bull Passive

bull Active

bull Hybrid

bull Analog Digital

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

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Passive DAS

RF cable distributionthroughout

Signal source

High power single band

(20W)

Floor

Mediumpower multi

band (1W)

Antenna

Low power multi band

(100mW)

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Repeater BDA

PIM

PIM

PIM

Combiner

Donor antenna

MoreSevere

LessSevere

PIM

After combinerHigh power

multi band

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

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Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)POI Tray

BTS

RRH

Head EndEquipment

Radio Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIM Severe

LessSevere

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

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Hybrid DAS

PIM

PIM

PIM

MoreSevere

LessSevere

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Radio Units

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)

POI Tray

Head EndEquipment

PIM

PIM

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

FloorMedium

power multi

band (1W)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

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24 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Digital Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

Digital SignalSources

POI Tray

BTS

BBUHead EndEquipment

Expansion Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIMSevere

LessSevere

RF Signal sourceHigh power single

band (20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

C-RAN

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

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25 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

Radio Units withintegrated antenna

Expansion Unit

Base Band Unit(BBU)

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

LAN cabledistribution

network

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

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26 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Small Cells (DSC)

Small Cell withintegrated antenna

EthernetSwitches

Localcontroller

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Core Network

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2734

27 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Is external PIM really a concern below 100 mW

bull External PIM measured while walking across office environment

bull 700 850 1900 amp 2600 MHz PIM test signals combined

bull Signi1047297cant PIM at low frequencies even with 15 dBm (32 mW) Tx power

Indoor antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2834

28 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

How can I prevent PIM problems in IBW systems

1

Avoid frequency combinations that create low orderIM products in uplink bands

2

Use low PIM construction techniques materials

3

Avoid non-linear objects near antennas

1 and 3 above may be outside of your control

bull Multi-operator requirements

bull

Aesthetic requirements

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2934

29 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Methods to mitigate external PIM1) Move the antenna

bull Non-linear objects in antenna near 1047297eld generate higher PIM

bull Moving antenna a short distance moves PIM source to far 1047297eld

bull At 20 dBm (100mW) PIM reduced gt60 dB when antenna moved 05m

Indoor antennaDiode

Near1047297eld

Far 1047297eld

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30 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

2) Move the PIM Source

bull Electrical conduit added after DAS was

installed and commissioned

bull Safety cables lightly touching metal

surfaces on near antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

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3) Add attenuation between antenna amp PIM sourcePIM source

PIM source covered with Aluminum duct tape

gt40 dB PIM reduction

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

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32 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

4) Direct less power at PIM source

bull Antenna with ldquonotchrdquo in horizontal pattern

bull

Rotate antenna to steer null at PIM source

bull Up to 30 dB reduction in PIM

DiodeRotate antenna

JMA Wireless

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

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33 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Summary

bull

PIM severity will be different for each IBW installation

bull

Type of construction

bull

Frequency bands in use

bull

Power levels in use

bull

PIM can be a problem even at very low power levels

bull

PIM can be mitigated by

bull

Eliminating ldquobadrdquo frequency combinations

bull

Using low PIM construction techniques materials

bull

Reducing RF energy arriving at the PIM source

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3434

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What is Passive Intermodulation (PIM)

Passive Intermodulation (PIM) Passive Intermodulation (PIM)

TX signals at site

PIM = interference

PIM = new frequencies generated by Tx signals when they encounter

non-linear junctions or materials in the RF path

PIM falling in an uplink band can elevate the noise floor

Dropped calls Access failures Slower data rates

Downlink Uplink

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What is a non-linear junction

Slide 4

bull Current increases linearly with applied voltage

bull High pressure metal-to-metal contacts

bull Welded or soldered connections C u r r e n t

Voltage

Linear junctions

Non-Linear junctions

C u r r e n t

Voltage

bull Current does not increase linearly with voltage

bull Low pressure metal-to-metal contacts

bull Oxide layers on metal surfaces

bull Arcing across small air gaps or cracks

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

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What is non-linear in IBW networks

bull

Poor cable terminationbull Damaged poorly made components

bull High power RF terminations

bull Loose RF connections

bull Type-N connectors

bull

Metal flakes inside connectorsbull Loose metal objects near antennas

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Where do PIM frequencies occur

F1 F2

IM 3IM 5IM 7IM 9 IM 3 IM 5 IM 7 IM 9

2F2ndash1F1

3F2ndash2F1

4F2ndash3F1

5F2ndash4F1

2F1ndash1F2

3F1ndash2F2

4F1ndash3F2

5F1ndash4F2

850Downlink

850Uplink

875MHz

885MHz

865MHz

855MHz

845MHz

835MHz

895MHz

905MHz

915MHz

925MHz

900 Uplink

bull Mathematical combinations of the Tx frequencies at a site

bull Odd products fall closer to the Tx frequencies and are more

likely to fall in an operatorrsquos uplink band

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F1 F2

IM 4

3F1ndash1F2

900Downlink

950MHz

960

MHz

1890MHz

2100 Uplink

IM 2 IM 4

1F2+1F1

3F2ndash1F1

1915MHz

1930MHz

IM 3 IM 5 IM 6

4F2ndash2F1

1940MHz

4F1ndash2F2

1880MHz

IM 6

IM2 and IM4 can also cause problems

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

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PIM magnitude

Slide 8

X

20 dB

15 dB

15 dB

bull Low order IM products are higher magnitude than high order products

bull Higher magnitude = more likely to cause interference

Downlink Uplink

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Europe lt 1 GHz

Slide 9

IM3

IM5

IM5 IM5

800uplink

900downlink

800downlink

900uplink

IM3

$ amp () amp

$ amp ()

amp $ + ()

$ amp ()-

$ ()-

amp $ ()-

$ amp ()-

amp $ amp ()-

amp $ ()-

amp $ + ()-

$ amp ()- amp

amp $ ()- amp

$ amp ()- amp

amp $ + ()- amp

$ + ()- amp

Single Band PIM

Multi Band PIM

IM5

$ amp () amp

$ () amp

amp $ () amp

$ amp () amp

$ () amp

$ + () amp

amp $ + () amp

$ amp ()

$ ()

$ amp ()

$ ()

amp $ ()

amp $ amp ()

$ + ()

amp $ + ()

$ amp ()-

$ ()-

amp $ ()-

amp $ amp ()-

$ amp ()-

$ ()-

amp $ + ()-

$ + ()-

amp $ ()

amp $ amp ()

$ amp ()

amp $ + ()

$ + ()

$ amp ()

$ ()

700uplink

700downlink

IM3

IM5

IM5

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Europe gt1 GHz

Slide 10

IM3 IM3

1800uplink

1800downlink

2100uplink

2100downlink

$ () amp

amp $ () amp

$ + () amp

amp $ ()- amp

amp $ + ()- amp

$ + ()- amp

amp $ ()-

amp $ + ()-

$ amp () amp

amp $ () amp

$ () amp

amp $ amp () amp

Single Band PIM

Multi Band PIM

IM7IM5

$ amp () amp

amp $ amp () amp

$ amp () amp

amp $ () amp

$ + () amp

amp $ amp ()

$ amp ()

amp $ ()

amp $ + ()

$ + ()

$ amp () ampamp $ + () amp

$ + () amp

()

$ ()

amp $ ()

amp $ amp ()

$ amp ()

$ ()

amp $ + ()

$ + ()

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Europe gt1 GHz (cont)

Slide 11

IM3

IM3

2600uplink

TDD 2600 uplink downlink

2600downlink

amp $ amp () +

$ amp ()- +

$ ()- +

amp $ ()- +

amp $ + ()- +

$ + ()- +

amp $ amp () +

amp $ () +

Single Band PIM

Multi Band PIM

IM5

$ amp () +

$ () +

amp $ () +

$ amp () +

amp $ amp () +

$ amp () +

amp $ () +

$ + () +

amp $ () +amp $ + () +

$ + () +

IM5

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PIM bandwidth

F1 F2IM 3IM 5IM 7IM 9 IM 3 IM 5 IM 7 IM 9

200 KHz200 KHz

600 KHz

1 MHz

14 MHz

18 MHz

600 KHz

1 MHz

14 MHz

18 MHz

bull PIM bandwidth increases as carrier bandwidth increases

bull PIM bandwidth increases with PIM order

X

3X

5X

7X

9X

3X

5X

7X

9X

X

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

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PIM generated by single LTE carrier

bull LTE carrier is composed of individual sub-carrier frequencies

Carrier bandwidth = X

IM3 bandwidth = 3X

IM5 bandwidth = 5X

IM7 bandwidth = 7X

IM9 bandwidth = 9X

IM 3

IM 5IM 7

IM 9

X

X

XX

XX

XX

X

LTE

carrier

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And donrsquot forget the even products

900Downlink 2100 Uplink

IM 3

IM 5

IM 7

IM 2

IM 4

IM 6

bull LTE carrier is composed of individual sub-carrier frequencies

Carrier bandwidth = X

IM2 bandwidth = 2X

IM4 bandwidth = 4X

IM6 bandwidth = 6X

IM8 bandwidth = 8X

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700 MHz LTE example (North America)

Slide 15

bull

PIM generated by single LTE carrier

bull Viewed through Rx monitor port

bull

This was a very bad PIM source

25 dB

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What about TDD- LTE

Slide 16

25 dB

Synchronized TDD

Un-synchronized TDD

bull TDD systems Tx and Rx are at diff erenttimes

bull PIM is only produced while transmitting

bull

PIM is only an issue for adjacent bands

bull Adjacent TDD bands should be

synchronized to prevent interference

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1734

How can we reduce PIM interference

Slide 17

-57 dBm

-100 dBc -150 dBc

F1 F243 dBm

-107 dBm

F1 F2

More linear

bull Loose RF connector

bull

Metal 1047298akes in connectors

bull Braided cables

bull Antenna near PIM source

bull Tight RF connector

bull

Connectors clean

bull Corrugated cables

bull Antenna re-located

More linear

Improve linearity

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1834

How do we measure linearity

18

With a PIM tester

Inject two CW test signals at a known magnitude

Measure 3rd order intermodulation product (IM3)

IM3 ldquocharacterizesrdquo the linearity of the system

bull

If IM3 is low = linearity is good

bull

If IM3 is high = linearity is bad

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

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19 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

What determines PIM severity to an IBW operator

1

Which IM product(s) fall in the uplink band

A

Low order IM products in uplink = higher uplink noise

B

More frequency bands operators = higher probability

of low order product in uplink band

2

Degree of non-linearity of PIM source A

More non-linear = higher PIM magnitude

3

Level of current flowing through non-linear junction material

A

Higher current = higher PIM magnitude

B

Higher RF power level = higher PIM magnitude

C

PIM source location orientation

D

PIM source distance from antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2034

20 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

In-Building Wireless (IBW) system architectures

Distributed Small Cell (DSC)

Distributed Antenna System (DAS)

bull Passive

bull Active

bull Hybrid

bull Analog Digital

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2134

21 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Passive DAS

RF cable distributionthroughout

Signal source

High power single band

(20W)

Floor

Mediumpower multi

band (1W)

Antenna

Low power multi band

(100mW)

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Repeater BDA

PIM

PIM

PIM

Combiner

Donor antenna

MoreSevere

LessSevere

PIM

After combinerHigh power

multi band

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2234

22 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)POI Tray

BTS

RRH

Head EndEquipment

Radio Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIM Severe

LessSevere

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

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23 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Hybrid DAS

PIM

PIM

PIM

MoreSevere

LessSevere

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Radio Units

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)

POI Tray

Head EndEquipment

PIM

PIM

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

FloorMedium

power multi

band (1W)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

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24 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Digital Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

Digital SignalSources

POI Tray

BTS

BBUHead EndEquipment

Expansion Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIMSevere

LessSevere

RF Signal sourceHigh power single

band (20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

C-RAN

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

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25 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

Radio Units withintegrated antenna

Expansion Unit

Base Band Unit(BBU)

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

LAN cabledistribution

network

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

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26 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Small Cells (DSC)

Small Cell withintegrated antenna

EthernetSwitches

Localcontroller

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Core Network

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2734

27 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Is external PIM really a concern below 100 mW

bull External PIM measured while walking across office environment

bull 700 850 1900 amp 2600 MHz PIM test signals combined

bull Signi1047297cant PIM at low frequencies even with 15 dBm (32 mW) Tx power

Indoor antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2834

28 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

How can I prevent PIM problems in IBW systems

1

Avoid frequency combinations that create low orderIM products in uplink bands

2

Use low PIM construction techniques materials

3

Avoid non-linear objects near antennas

1 and 3 above may be outside of your control

bull Multi-operator requirements

bull

Aesthetic requirements

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2934

29 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Methods to mitigate external PIM1) Move the antenna

bull Non-linear objects in antenna near 1047297eld generate higher PIM

bull Moving antenna a short distance moves PIM source to far 1047297eld

bull At 20 dBm (100mW) PIM reduced gt60 dB when antenna moved 05m

Indoor antennaDiode

Near1047297eld

Far 1047297eld

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3034

30 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

2) Move the PIM Source

bull Electrical conduit added after DAS was

installed and commissioned

bull Safety cables lightly touching metal

surfaces on near antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3134

31 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

3) Add attenuation between antenna amp PIM sourcePIM source

PIM source covered with Aluminum duct tape

gt40 dB PIM reduction

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3234

32 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

4) Direct less power at PIM source

bull Antenna with ldquonotchrdquo in horizontal pattern

bull

Rotate antenna to steer null at PIM source

bull Up to 30 dB reduction in PIM

DiodeRotate antenna

JMA Wireless

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3334

33 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Summary

bull

PIM severity will be different for each IBW installation

bull

Type of construction

bull

Frequency bands in use

bull

Power levels in use

bull

PIM can be a problem even at very low power levels

bull

PIM can be mitigated by

bull

Eliminating ldquobadrdquo frequency combinations

bull

Using low PIM construction techniques materials

bull

Reducing RF energy arriving at the PIM source

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3434

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 434

What is a non-linear junction

Slide 4

bull Current increases linearly with applied voltage

bull High pressure metal-to-metal contacts

bull Welded or soldered connections C u r r e n t

Voltage

Linear junctions

Non-Linear junctions

C u r r e n t

Voltage

bull Current does not increase linearly with voltage

bull Low pressure metal-to-metal contacts

bull Oxide layers on metal surfaces

bull Arcing across small air gaps or cracks

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 534

5 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

What is non-linear in IBW networks

bull

Poor cable terminationbull Damaged poorly made components

bull High power RF terminations

bull Loose RF connections

bull Type-N connectors

bull

Metal flakes inside connectorsbull Loose metal objects near antennas

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Where do PIM frequencies occur

F1 F2

IM 3IM 5IM 7IM 9 IM 3 IM 5 IM 7 IM 9

2F2ndash1F1

3F2ndash2F1

4F2ndash3F1

5F2ndash4F1

2F1ndash1F2

3F1ndash2F2

4F1ndash3F2

5F1ndash4F2

850Downlink

850Uplink

875MHz

885MHz

865MHz

855MHz

845MHz

835MHz

895MHz

905MHz

915MHz

925MHz

900 Uplink

bull Mathematical combinations of the Tx frequencies at a site

bull Odd products fall closer to the Tx frequencies and are more

likely to fall in an operatorrsquos uplink band

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F1 F2

IM 4

3F1ndash1F2

900Downlink

950MHz

960

MHz

1890MHz

2100 Uplink

IM 2 IM 4

1F2+1F1

3F2ndash1F1

1915MHz

1930MHz

IM 3 IM 5 IM 6

4F2ndash2F1

1940MHz

4F1ndash2F2

1880MHz

IM 6

IM2 and IM4 can also cause problems

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PIM magnitude

Slide 8

X

20 dB

15 dB

15 dB

bull Low order IM products are higher magnitude than high order products

bull Higher magnitude = more likely to cause interference

Downlink Uplink

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Europe lt 1 GHz

Slide 9

IM3

IM5

IM5 IM5

800uplink

900downlink

800downlink

900uplink

IM3

$ amp () amp

$ amp ()

amp $ + ()

$ amp ()-

$ ()-

amp $ ()-

$ amp ()-

amp $ amp ()-

amp $ ()-

amp $ + ()-

$ amp ()- amp

amp $ ()- amp

$ amp ()- amp

amp $ + ()- amp

$ + ()- amp

Single Band PIM

Multi Band PIM

IM5

$ amp () amp

$ () amp

amp $ () amp

$ amp () amp

$ () amp

$ + () amp

amp $ + () amp

$ amp ()

$ ()

$ amp ()

$ ()

amp $ ()

amp $ amp ()

$ + ()

amp $ + ()

$ amp ()-

$ ()-

amp $ ()-

amp $ amp ()-

$ amp ()-

$ ()-

amp $ + ()-

$ + ()-

amp $ ()

amp $ amp ()

$ amp ()

amp $ + ()

$ + ()

$ amp ()

$ ()

700uplink

700downlink

IM3

IM5

IM5

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Europe gt1 GHz

Slide 10

IM3 IM3

1800uplink

1800downlink

2100uplink

2100downlink

$ () amp

amp $ () amp

$ + () amp

amp $ ()- amp

amp $ + ()- amp

$ + ()- amp

amp $ ()-

amp $ + ()-

$ amp () amp

amp $ () amp

$ () amp

amp $ amp () amp

Single Band PIM

Multi Band PIM

IM7IM5

$ amp () amp

amp $ amp () amp

$ amp () amp

amp $ () amp

$ + () amp

amp $ amp ()

$ amp ()

amp $ ()

amp $ + ()

$ + ()

$ amp () ampamp $ + () amp

$ + () amp

()

$ ()

amp $ ()

amp $ amp ()

$ amp ()

$ ()

amp $ + ()

$ + ()

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Europe gt1 GHz (cont)

Slide 11

IM3

IM3

2600uplink

TDD 2600 uplink downlink

2600downlink

amp $ amp () +

$ amp ()- +

$ ()- +

amp $ ()- +

amp $ + ()- +

$ + ()- +

amp $ amp () +

amp $ () +

Single Band PIM

Multi Band PIM

IM5

$ amp () +

$ () +

amp $ () +

$ amp () +

amp $ amp () +

$ amp () +

amp $ () +

$ + () +

amp $ () +amp $ + () +

$ + () +

IM5

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PIM bandwidth

F1 F2IM 3IM 5IM 7IM 9 IM 3 IM 5 IM 7 IM 9

200 KHz200 KHz

600 KHz

1 MHz

14 MHz

18 MHz

600 KHz

1 MHz

14 MHz

18 MHz

bull PIM bandwidth increases as carrier bandwidth increases

bull PIM bandwidth increases with PIM order

X

3X

5X

7X

9X

3X

5X

7X

9X

X

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PIM generated by single LTE carrier

bull LTE carrier is composed of individual sub-carrier frequencies

Carrier bandwidth = X

IM3 bandwidth = 3X

IM5 bandwidth = 5X

IM7 bandwidth = 7X

IM9 bandwidth = 9X

IM 3

IM 5IM 7

IM 9

X

X

XX

XX

XX

X

LTE

carrier

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And donrsquot forget the even products

900Downlink 2100 Uplink

IM 3

IM 5

IM 7

IM 2

IM 4

IM 6

bull LTE carrier is composed of individual sub-carrier frequencies

Carrier bandwidth = X

IM2 bandwidth = 2X

IM4 bandwidth = 4X

IM6 bandwidth = 6X

IM8 bandwidth = 8X

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700 MHz LTE example (North America)

Slide 15

bull

PIM generated by single LTE carrier

bull Viewed through Rx monitor port

bull

This was a very bad PIM source

25 dB

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What about TDD- LTE

Slide 16

25 dB

Synchronized TDD

Un-synchronized TDD

bull TDD systems Tx and Rx are at diff erenttimes

bull PIM is only produced while transmitting

bull

PIM is only an issue for adjacent bands

bull Adjacent TDD bands should be

synchronized to prevent interference

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How can we reduce PIM interference

Slide 17

-57 dBm

-100 dBc -150 dBc

F1 F243 dBm

-107 dBm

F1 F2

More linear

bull Loose RF connector

bull

Metal 1047298akes in connectors

bull Braided cables

bull Antenna near PIM source

bull Tight RF connector

bull

Connectors clean

bull Corrugated cables

bull Antenna re-located

More linear

Improve linearity

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How do we measure linearity

18

With a PIM tester

Inject two CW test signals at a known magnitude

Measure 3rd order intermodulation product (IM3)

IM3 ldquocharacterizesrdquo the linearity of the system

bull

If IM3 is low = linearity is good

bull

If IM3 is high = linearity is bad

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What determines PIM severity to an IBW operator

1

Which IM product(s) fall in the uplink band

A

Low order IM products in uplink = higher uplink noise

B

More frequency bands operators = higher probability

of low order product in uplink band

2

Degree of non-linearity of PIM source A

More non-linear = higher PIM magnitude

3

Level of current flowing through non-linear junction material

A

Higher current = higher PIM magnitude

B

Higher RF power level = higher PIM magnitude

C

PIM source location orientation

D

PIM source distance from antenna

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In-Building Wireless (IBW) system architectures

Distributed Small Cell (DSC)

Distributed Antenna System (DAS)

bull Passive

bull Active

bull Hybrid

bull Analog Digital

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

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Passive DAS

RF cable distributionthroughout

Signal source

High power single band

(20W)

Floor

Mediumpower multi

band (1W)

Antenna

Low power multi band

(100mW)

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Repeater BDA

PIM

PIM

PIM

Combiner

Donor antenna

MoreSevere

LessSevere

PIM

After combinerHigh power

multi band

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Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)POI Tray

BTS

RRH

Head EndEquipment

Radio Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIM Severe

LessSevere

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

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Hybrid DAS

PIM

PIM

PIM

MoreSevere

LessSevere

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Radio Units

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)

POI Tray

Head EndEquipment

PIM

PIM

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

FloorMedium

power multi

band (1W)

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Digital Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

Digital SignalSources

POI Tray

BTS

BBUHead EndEquipment

Expansion Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIMSevere

LessSevere

RF Signal sourceHigh power single

band (20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

C-RAN

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Distributed Radio System (DRS)

Radio Units withintegrated antenna

Expansion Unit

Base Band Unit(BBU)

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

LAN cabledistribution

network

PIM

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Distributed Small Cells (DSC)

Small Cell withintegrated antenna

EthernetSwitches

Localcontroller

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Core Network

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

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Is external PIM really a concern below 100 mW

bull External PIM measured while walking across office environment

bull 700 850 1900 amp 2600 MHz PIM test signals combined

bull Signi1047297cant PIM at low frequencies even with 15 dBm (32 mW) Tx power

Indoor antenna

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How can I prevent PIM problems in IBW systems

1

Avoid frequency combinations that create low orderIM products in uplink bands

2

Use low PIM construction techniques materials

3

Avoid non-linear objects near antennas

1 and 3 above may be outside of your control

bull Multi-operator requirements

bull

Aesthetic requirements

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Methods to mitigate external PIM1) Move the antenna

bull Non-linear objects in antenna near 1047297eld generate higher PIM

bull Moving antenna a short distance moves PIM source to far 1047297eld

bull At 20 dBm (100mW) PIM reduced gt60 dB when antenna moved 05m

Indoor antennaDiode

Near1047297eld

Far 1047297eld

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2) Move the PIM Source

bull Electrical conduit added after DAS was

installed and commissioned

bull Safety cables lightly touching metal

surfaces on near antenna

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3) Add attenuation between antenna amp PIM sourcePIM source

PIM source covered with Aluminum duct tape

gt40 dB PIM reduction

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4) Direct less power at PIM source

bull Antenna with ldquonotchrdquo in horizontal pattern

bull

Rotate antenna to steer null at PIM source

bull Up to 30 dB reduction in PIM

DiodeRotate antenna

JMA Wireless

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Summary

bull

PIM severity will be different for each IBW installation

bull

Type of construction

bull

Frequency bands in use

bull

Power levels in use

bull

PIM can be a problem even at very low power levels

bull

PIM can be mitigated by

bull

Eliminating ldquobadrdquo frequency combinations

bull

Using low PIM construction techniques materials

bull

Reducing RF energy arriving at the PIM source

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What is non-linear in IBW networks

bull

Poor cable terminationbull Damaged poorly made components

bull High power RF terminations

bull Loose RF connections

bull Type-N connectors

bull

Metal flakes inside connectorsbull Loose metal objects near antennas

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Where do PIM frequencies occur

F1 F2

IM 3IM 5IM 7IM 9 IM 3 IM 5 IM 7 IM 9

2F2ndash1F1

3F2ndash2F1

4F2ndash3F1

5F2ndash4F1

2F1ndash1F2

3F1ndash2F2

4F1ndash3F2

5F1ndash4F2

850Downlink

850Uplink

875MHz

885MHz

865MHz

855MHz

845MHz

835MHz

895MHz

905MHz

915MHz

925MHz

900 Uplink

bull Mathematical combinations of the Tx frequencies at a site

bull Odd products fall closer to the Tx frequencies and are more

likely to fall in an operatorrsquos uplink band

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F1 F2

IM 4

3F1ndash1F2

900Downlink

950MHz

960

MHz

1890MHz

2100 Uplink

IM 2 IM 4

1F2+1F1

3F2ndash1F1

1915MHz

1930MHz

IM 3 IM 5 IM 6

4F2ndash2F1

1940MHz

4F1ndash2F2

1880MHz

IM 6

IM2 and IM4 can also cause problems

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PIM magnitude

Slide 8

X

20 dB

15 dB

15 dB

bull Low order IM products are higher magnitude than high order products

bull Higher magnitude = more likely to cause interference

Downlink Uplink

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Europe lt 1 GHz

Slide 9

IM3

IM5

IM5 IM5

800uplink

900downlink

800downlink

900uplink

IM3

$ amp () amp

$ amp ()

amp $ + ()

$ amp ()-

$ ()-

amp $ ()-

$ amp ()-

amp $ amp ()-

amp $ ()-

amp $ + ()-

$ amp ()- amp

amp $ ()- amp

$ amp ()- amp

amp $ + ()- amp

$ + ()- amp

Single Band PIM

Multi Band PIM

IM5

$ amp () amp

$ () amp

amp $ () amp

$ amp () amp

$ () amp

$ + () amp

amp $ + () amp

$ amp ()

$ ()

$ amp ()

$ ()

amp $ ()

amp $ amp ()

$ + ()

amp $ + ()

$ amp ()-

$ ()-

amp $ ()-

amp $ amp ()-

$ amp ()-

$ ()-

amp $ + ()-

$ + ()-

amp $ ()

amp $ amp ()

$ amp ()

amp $ + ()

$ + ()

$ amp ()

$ ()

700uplink

700downlink

IM3

IM5

IM5

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Europe gt1 GHz

Slide 10

IM3 IM3

1800uplink

1800downlink

2100uplink

2100downlink

$ () amp

amp $ () amp

$ + () amp

amp $ ()- amp

amp $ + ()- amp

$ + ()- amp

amp $ ()-

amp $ + ()-

$ amp () amp

amp $ () amp

$ () amp

amp $ amp () amp

Single Band PIM

Multi Band PIM

IM7IM5

$ amp () amp

amp $ amp () amp

$ amp () amp

amp $ () amp

$ + () amp

amp $ amp ()

$ amp ()

amp $ ()

amp $ + ()

$ + ()

$ amp () ampamp $ + () amp

$ + () amp

()

$ ()

amp $ ()

amp $ amp ()

$ amp ()

$ ()

amp $ + ()

$ + ()

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Europe gt1 GHz (cont)

Slide 11

IM3

IM3

2600uplink

TDD 2600 uplink downlink

2600downlink

amp $ amp () +

$ amp ()- +

$ ()- +

amp $ ()- +

amp $ + ()- +

$ + ()- +

amp $ amp () +

amp $ () +

Single Band PIM

Multi Band PIM

IM5

$ amp () +

$ () +

amp $ () +

$ amp () +

amp $ amp () +

$ amp () +

amp $ () +

$ + () +

amp $ () +amp $ + () +

$ + () +

IM5

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PIM bandwidth

F1 F2IM 3IM 5IM 7IM 9 IM 3 IM 5 IM 7 IM 9

200 KHz200 KHz

600 KHz

1 MHz

14 MHz

18 MHz

600 KHz

1 MHz

14 MHz

18 MHz

bull PIM bandwidth increases as carrier bandwidth increases

bull PIM bandwidth increases with PIM order

X

3X

5X

7X

9X

3X

5X

7X

9X

X

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PIM generated by single LTE carrier

bull LTE carrier is composed of individual sub-carrier frequencies

Carrier bandwidth = X

IM3 bandwidth = 3X

IM5 bandwidth = 5X

IM7 bandwidth = 7X

IM9 bandwidth = 9X

IM 3

IM 5IM 7

IM 9

X

X

XX

XX

XX

X

LTE

carrier

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And donrsquot forget the even products

900Downlink 2100 Uplink

IM 3

IM 5

IM 7

IM 2

IM 4

IM 6

bull LTE carrier is composed of individual sub-carrier frequencies

Carrier bandwidth = X

IM2 bandwidth = 2X

IM4 bandwidth = 4X

IM6 bandwidth = 6X

IM8 bandwidth = 8X

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700 MHz LTE example (North America)

Slide 15

bull

PIM generated by single LTE carrier

bull Viewed through Rx monitor port

bull

This was a very bad PIM source

25 dB

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What about TDD- LTE

Slide 16

25 dB

Synchronized TDD

Un-synchronized TDD

bull TDD systems Tx and Rx are at diff erenttimes

bull PIM is only produced while transmitting

bull

PIM is only an issue for adjacent bands

bull Adjacent TDD bands should be

synchronized to prevent interference

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How can we reduce PIM interference

Slide 17

-57 dBm

-100 dBc -150 dBc

F1 F243 dBm

-107 dBm

F1 F2

More linear

bull Loose RF connector

bull

Metal 1047298akes in connectors

bull Braided cables

bull Antenna near PIM source

bull Tight RF connector

bull

Connectors clean

bull Corrugated cables

bull Antenna re-located

More linear

Improve linearity

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How do we measure linearity

18

With a PIM tester

Inject two CW test signals at a known magnitude

Measure 3rd order intermodulation product (IM3)

IM3 ldquocharacterizesrdquo the linearity of the system

bull

If IM3 is low = linearity is good

bull

If IM3 is high = linearity is bad

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What determines PIM severity to an IBW operator

1

Which IM product(s) fall in the uplink band

A

Low order IM products in uplink = higher uplink noise

B

More frequency bands operators = higher probability

of low order product in uplink band

2

Degree of non-linearity of PIM source A

More non-linear = higher PIM magnitude

3

Level of current flowing through non-linear junction material

A

Higher current = higher PIM magnitude

B

Higher RF power level = higher PIM magnitude

C

PIM source location orientation

D

PIM source distance from antenna

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In-Building Wireless (IBW) system architectures

Distributed Small Cell (DSC)

Distributed Antenna System (DAS)

bull Passive

bull Active

bull Hybrid

bull Analog Digital

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

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Passive DAS

RF cable distributionthroughout

Signal source

High power single band

(20W)

Floor

Mediumpower multi

band (1W)

Antenna

Low power multi band

(100mW)

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Repeater BDA

PIM

PIM

PIM

Combiner

Donor antenna

MoreSevere

LessSevere

PIM

After combinerHigh power

multi band

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

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22 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)POI Tray

BTS

RRH

Head EndEquipment

Radio Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIM Severe

LessSevere

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

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Hybrid DAS

PIM

PIM

PIM

MoreSevere

LessSevere

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Radio Units

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)

POI Tray

Head EndEquipment

PIM

PIM

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

FloorMedium

power multi

band (1W)

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Digital Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

Digital SignalSources

POI Tray

BTS

BBUHead EndEquipment

Expansion Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIMSevere

LessSevere

RF Signal sourceHigh power single

band (20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

C-RAN

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Distributed Radio System (DRS)

Radio Units withintegrated antenna

Expansion Unit

Base Band Unit(BBU)

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

LAN cabledistribution

network

PIM

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Distributed Small Cells (DSC)

Small Cell withintegrated antenna

EthernetSwitches

Localcontroller

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Core Network

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

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Is external PIM really a concern below 100 mW

bull External PIM measured while walking across office environment

bull 700 850 1900 amp 2600 MHz PIM test signals combined

bull Signi1047297cant PIM at low frequencies even with 15 dBm (32 mW) Tx power

Indoor antenna

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How can I prevent PIM problems in IBW systems

1

Avoid frequency combinations that create low orderIM products in uplink bands

2

Use low PIM construction techniques materials

3

Avoid non-linear objects near antennas

1 and 3 above may be outside of your control

bull Multi-operator requirements

bull

Aesthetic requirements

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29 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Methods to mitigate external PIM1) Move the antenna

bull Non-linear objects in antenna near 1047297eld generate higher PIM

bull Moving antenna a short distance moves PIM source to far 1047297eld

bull At 20 dBm (100mW) PIM reduced gt60 dB when antenna moved 05m

Indoor antennaDiode

Near1047297eld

Far 1047297eld

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2) Move the PIM Source

bull Electrical conduit added after DAS was

installed and commissioned

bull Safety cables lightly touching metal

surfaces on near antenna

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3) Add attenuation between antenna amp PIM sourcePIM source

PIM source covered with Aluminum duct tape

gt40 dB PIM reduction

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4) Direct less power at PIM source

bull Antenna with ldquonotchrdquo in horizontal pattern

bull

Rotate antenna to steer null at PIM source

bull Up to 30 dB reduction in PIM

DiodeRotate antenna

JMA Wireless

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Summary

bull

PIM severity will be different for each IBW installation

bull

Type of construction

bull

Frequency bands in use

bull

Power levels in use

bull

PIM can be a problem even at very low power levels

bull

PIM can be mitigated by

bull

Eliminating ldquobadrdquo frequency combinations

bull

Using low PIM construction techniques materials

bull

Reducing RF energy arriving at the PIM source

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Where do PIM frequencies occur

F1 F2

IM 3IM 5IM 7IM 9 IM 3 IM 5 IM 7 IM 9

2F2ndash1F1

3F2ndash2F1

4F2ndash3F1

5F2ndash4F1

2F1ndash1F2

3F1ndash2F2

4F1ndash3F2

5F1ndash4F2

850Downlink

850Uplink

875MHz

885MHz

865MHz

855MHz

845MHz

835MHz

895MHz

905MHz

915MHz

925MHz

900 Uplink

bull Mathematical combinations of the Tx frequencies at a site

bull Odd products fall closer to the Tx frequencies and are more

likely to fall in an operatorrsquos uplink band

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F1 F2

IM 4

3F1ndash1F2

900Downlink

950MHz

960

MHz

1890MHz

2100 Uplink

IM 2 IM 4

1F2+1F1

3F2ndash1F1

1915MHz

1930MHz

IM 3 IM 5 IM 6

4F2ndash2F1

1940MHz

4F1ndash2F2

1880MHz

IM 6

IM2 and IM4 can also cause problems

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PIM magnitude

Slide 8

X

20 dB

15 dB

15 dB

bull Low order IM products are higher magnitude than high order products

bull Higher magnitude = more likely to cause interference

Downlink Uplink

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Europe lt 1 GHz

Slide 9

IM3

IM5

IM5 IM5

800uplink

900downlink

800downlink

900uplink

IM3

$ amp () amp

$ amp ()

amp $ + ()

$ amp ()-

$ ()-

amp $ ()-

$ amp ()-

amp $ amp ()-

amp $ ()-

amp $ + ()-

$ amp ()- amp

amp $ ()- amp

$ amp ()- amp

amp $ + ()- amp

$ + ()- amp

Single Band PIM

Multi Band PIM

IM5

$ amp () amp

$ () amp

amp $ () amp

$ amp () amp

$ () amp

$ + () amp

amp $ + () amp

$ amp ()

$ ()

$ amp ()

$ ()

amp $ ()

amp $ amp ()

$ + ()

amp $ + ()

$ amp ()-

$ ()-

amp $ ()-

amp $ amp ()-

$ amp ()-

$ ()-

amp $ + ()-

$ + ()-

amp $ ()

amp $ amp ()

$ amp ()

amp $ + ()

$ + ()

$ amp ()

$ ()

700uplink

700downlink

IM3

IM5

IM5

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Europe gt1 GHz

Slide 10

IM3 IM3

1800uplink

1800downlink

2100uplink

2100downlink

$ () amp

amp $ () amp

$ + () amp

amp $ ()- amp

amp $ + ()- amp

$ + ()- amp

amp $ ()-

amp $ + ()-

$ amp () amp

amp $ () amp

$ () amp

amp $ amp () amp

Single Band PIM

Multi Band PIM

IM7IM5

$ amp () amp

amp $ amp () amp

$ amp () amp

amp $ () amp

$ + () amp

amp $ amp ()

$ amp ()

amp $ ()

amp $ + ()

$ + ()

$ amp () ampamp $ + () amp

$ + () amp

()

$ ()

amp $ ()

amp $ amp ()

$ amp ()

$ ()

amp $ + ()

$ + ()

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Europe gt1 GHz (cont)

Slide 11

IM3

IM3

2600uplink

TDD 2600 uplink downlink

2600downlink

amp $ amp () +

$ amp ()- +

$ ()- +

amp $ ()- +

amp $ + ()- +

$ + ()- +

amp $ amp () +

amp $ () +

Single Band PIM

Multi Band PIM

IM5

$ amp () +

$ () +

amp $ () +

$ amp () +

amp $ amp () +

$ amp () +

amp $ () +

$ + () +

amp $ () +amp $ + () +

$ + () +

IM5

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PIM bandwidth

F1 F2IM 3IM 5IM 7IM 9 IM 3 IM 5 IM 7 IM 9

200 KHz200 KHz

600 KHz

1 MHz

14 MHz

18 MHz

600 KHz

1 MHz

14 MHz

18 MHz

bull PIM bandwidth increases as carrier bandwidth increases

bull PIM bandwidth increases with PIM order

X

3X

5X

7X

9X

3X

5X

7X

9X

X

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PIM generated by single LTE carrier

bull LTE carrier is composed of individual sub-carrier frequencies

Carrier bandwidth = X

IM3 bandwidth = 3X

IM5 bandwidth = 5X

IM7 bandwidth = 7X

IM9 bandwidth = 9X

IM 3

IM 5IM 7

IM 9

X

X

XX

XX

XX

X

LTE

carrier

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And donrsquot forget the even products

900Downlink 2100 Uplink

IM 3

IM 5

IM 7

IM 2

IM 4

IM 6

bull LTE carrier is composed of individual sub-carrier frequencies

Carrier bandwidth = X

IM2 bandwidth = 2X

IM4 bandwidth = 4X

IM6 bandwidth = 6X

IM8 bandwidth = 8X

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700 MHz LTE example (North America)

Slide 15

bull

PIM generated by single LTE carrier

bull Viewed through Rx monitor port

bull

This was a very bad PIM source

25 dB

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What about TDD- LTE

Slide 16

25 dB

Synchronized TDD

Un-synchronized TDD

bull TDD systems Tx and Rx are at diff erenttimes

bull PIM is only produced while transmitting

bull

PIM is only an issue for adjacent bands

bull Adjacent TDD bands should be

synchronized to prevent interference

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How can we reduce PIM interference

Slide 17

-57 dBm

-100 dBc -150 dBc

F1 F243 dBm

-107 dBm

F1 F2

More linear

bull Loose RF connector

bull

Metal 1047298akes in connectors

bull Braided cables

bull Antenna near PIM source

bull Tight RF connector

bull

Connectors clean

bull Corrugated cables

bull Antenna re-located

More linear

Improve linearity

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How do we measure linearity

18

With a PIM tester

Inject two CW test signals at a known magnitude

Measure 3rd order intermodulation product (IM3)

IM3 ldquocharacterizesrdquo the linearity of the system

bull

If IM3 is low = linearity is good

bull

If IM3 is high = linearity is bad

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What determines PIM severity to an IBW operator

1

Which IM product(s) fall in the uplink band

A

Low order IM products in uplink = higher uplink noise

B

More frequency bands operators = higher probability

of low order product in uplink band

2

Degree of non-linearity of PIM source A

More non-linear = higher PIM magnitude

3

Level of current flowing through non-linear junction material

A

Higher current = higher PIM magnitude

B

Higher RF power level = higher PIM magnitude

C

PIM source location orientation

D

PIM source distance from antenna

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In-Building Wireless (IBW) system architectures

Distributed Small Cell (DSC)

Distributed Antenna System (DAS)

bull Passive

bull Active

bull Hybrid

bull Analog Digital

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

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Passive DAS

RF cable distributionthroughout

Signal source

High power single band

(20W)

Floor

Mediumpower multi

band (1W)

Antenna

Low power multi band

(100mW)

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Repeater BDA

PIM

PIM

PIM

Combiner

Donor antenna

MoreSevere

LessSevere

PIM

After combinerHigh power

multi band

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Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)POI Tray

BTS

RRH

Head EndEquipment

Radio Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIM Severe

LessSevere

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

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Hybrid DAS

PIM

PIM

PIM

MoreSevere

LessSevere

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Radio Units

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)

POI Tray

Head EndEquipment

PIM

PIM

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

FloorMedium

power multi

band (1W)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

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Digital Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

Digital SignalSources

POI Tray

BTS

BBUHead EndEquipment

Expansion Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIMSevere

LessSevere

RF Signal sourceHigh power single

band (20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

C-RAN

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Distributed Radio System (DRS)

Radio Units withintegrated antenna

Expansion Unit

Base Band Unit(BBU)

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

LAN cabledistribution

network

PIM

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Distributed Small Cells (DSC)

Small Cell withintegrated antenna

EthernetSwitches

Localcontroller

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Core Network

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

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Is external PIM really a concern below 100 mW

bull External PIM measured while walking across office environment

bull 700 850 1900 amp 2600 MHz PIM test signals combined

bull Signi1047297cant PIM at low frequencies even with 15 dBm (32 mW) Tx power

Indoor antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

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28 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

How can I prevent PIM problems in IBW systems

1

Avoid frequency combinations that create low orderIM products in uplink bands

2

Use low PIM construction techniques materials

3

Avoid non-linear objects near antennas

1 and 3 above may be outside of your control

bull Multi-operator requirements

bull

Aesthetic requirements

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

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29 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Methods to mitigate external PIM1) Move the antenna

bull Non-linear objects in antenna near 1047297eld generate higher PIM

bull Moving antenna a short distance moves PIM source to far 1047297eld

bull At 20 dBm (100mW) PIM reduced gt60 dB when antenna moved 05m

Indoor antennaDiode

Near1047297eld

Far 1047297eld

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2) Move the PIM Source

bull Electrical conduit added after DAS was

installed and commissioned

bull Safety cables lightly touching metal

surfaces on near antenna

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31 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

3) Add attenuation between antenna amp PIM sourcePIM source

PIM source covered with Aluminum duct tape

gt40 dB PIM reduction

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

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32 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

4) Direct less power at PIM source

bull Antenna with ldquonotchrdquo in horizontal pattern

bull

Rotate antenna to steer null at PIM source

bull Up to 30 dB reduction in PIM

DiodeRotate antenna

JMA Wireless

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

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33 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Summary

bull

PIM severity will be different for each IBW installation

bull

Type of construction

bull

Frequency bands in use

bull

Power levels in use

bull

PIM can be a problem even at very low power levels

bull

PIM can be mitigated by

bull

Eliminating ldquobadrdquo frequency combinations

bull

Using low PIM construction techniques materials

bull

Reducing RF energy arriving at the PIM source

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F1 F2

IM 4

3F1ndash1F2

900Downlink

950MHz

960

MHz

1890MHz

2100 Uplink

IM 2 IM 4

1F2+1F1

3F2ndash1F1

1915MHz

1930MHz

IM 3 IM 5 IM 6

4F2ndash2F1

1940MHz

4F1ndash2F2

1880MHz

IM 6

IM2 and IM4 can also cause problems

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PIM magnitude

Slide 8

X

20 dB

15 dB

15 dB

bull Low order IM products are higher magnitude than high order products

bull Higher magnitude = more likely to cause interference

Downlink Uplink

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Europe lt 1 GHz

Slide 9

IM3

IM5

IM5 IM5

800uplink

900downlink

800downlink

900uplink

IM3

$ amp () amp

$ amp ()

amp $ + ()

$ amp ()-

$ ()-

amp $ ()-

$ amp ()-

amp $ amp ()-

amp $ ()-

amp $ + ()-

$ amp ()- amp

amp $ ()- amp

$ amp ()- amp

amp $ + ()- amp

$ + ()- amp

Single Band PIM

Multi Band PIM

IM5

$ amp () amp

$ () amp

amp $ () amp

$ amp () amp

$ () amp

$ + () amp

amp $ + () amp

$ amp ()

$ ()

$ amp ()

$ ()

amp $ ()

amp $ amp ()

$ + ()

amp $ + ()

$ amp ()-

$ ()-

amp $ ()-

amp $ amp ()-

$ amp ()-

$ ()-

amp $ + ()-

$ + ()-

amp $ ()

amp $ amp ()

$ amp ()

amp $ + ()

$ + ()

$ amp ()

$ ()

700uplink

700downlink

IM3

IM5

IM5

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Europe gt1 GHz

Slide 10

IM3 IM3

1800uplink

1800downlink

2100uplink

2100downlink

$ () amp

amp $ () amp

$ + () amp

amp $ ()- amp

amp $ + ()- amp

$ + ()- amp

amp $ ()-

amp $ + ()-

$ amp () amp

amp $ () amp

$ () amp

amp $ amp () amp

Single Band PIM

Multi Band PIM

IM7IM5

$ amp () amp

amp $ amp () amp

$ amp () amp

amp $ () amp

$ + () amp

amp $ amp ()

$ amp ()

amp $ ()

amp $ + ()

$ + ()

$ amp () ampamp $ + () amp

$ + () amp

()

$ ()

amp $ ()

amp $ amp ()

$ amp ()

$ ()

amp $ + ()

$ + ()

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

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Europe gt1 GHz (cont)

Slide 11

IM3

IM3

2600uplink

TDD 2600 uplink downlink

2600downlink

amp $ amp () +

$ amp ()- +

$ ()- +

amp $ ()- +

amp $ + ()- +

$ + ()- +

amp $ amp () +

amp $ () +

Single Band PIM

Multi Band PIM

IM5

$ amp () +

$ () +

amp $ () +

$ amp () +

amp $ amp () +

$ amp () +

amp $ () +

$ + () +

amp $ () +amp $ + () +

$ + () +

IM5

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PIM bandwidth

F1 F2IM 3IM 5IM 7IM 9 IM 3 IM 5 IM 7 IM 9

200 KHz200 KHz

600 KHz

1 MHz

14 MHz

18 MHz

600 KHz

1 MHz

14 MHz

18 MHz

bull PIM bandwidth increases as carrier bandwidth increases

bull PIM bandwidth increases with PIM order

X

3X

5X

7X

9X

3X

5X

7X

9X

X

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PIM generated by single LTE carrier

bull LTE carrier is composed of individual sub-carrier frequencies

Carrier bandwidth = X

IM3 bandwidth = 3X

IM5 bandwidth = 5X

IM7 bandwidth = 7X

IM9 bandwidth = 9X

IM 3

IM 5IM 7

IM 9

X

X

XX

XX

XX

X

LTE

carrier

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And donrsquot forget the even products

900Downlink 2100 Uplink

IM 3

IM 5

IM 7

IM 2

IM 4

IM 6

bull LTE carrier is composed of individual sub-carrier frequencies

Carrier bandwidth = X

IM2 bandwidth = 2X

IM4 bandwidth = 4X

IM6 bandwidth = 6X

IM8 bandwidth = 8X

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700 MHz LTE example (North America)

Slide 15

bull

PIM generated by single LTE carrier

bull Viewed through Rx monitor port

bull

This was a very bad PIM source

25 dB

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

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What about TDD- LTE

Slide 16

25 dB

Synchronized TDD

Un-synchronized TDD

bull TDD systems Tx and Rx are at diff erenttimes

bull PIM is only produced while transmitting

bull

PIM is only an issue for adjacent bands

bull Adjacent TDD bands should be

synchronized to prevent interference

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1734

How can we reduce PIM interference

Slide 17

-57 dBm

-100 dBc -150 dBc

F1 F243 dBm

-107 dBm

F1 F2

More linear

bull Loose RF connector

bull

Metal 1047298akes in connectors

bull Braided cables

bull Antenna near PIM source

bull Tight RF connector

bull

Connectors clean

bull Corrugated cables

bull Antenna re-located

More linear

Improve linearity

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1834

How do we measure linearity

18

With a PIM tester

Inject two CW test signals at a known magnitude

Measure 3rd order intermodulation product (IM3)

IM3 ldquocharacterizesrdquo the linearity of the system

bull

If IM3 is low = linearity is good

bull

If IM3 is high = linearity is bad

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1934

19 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

What determines PIM severity to an IBW operator

1

Which IM product(s) fall in the uplink band

A

Low order IM products in uplink = higher uplink noise

B

More frequency bands operators = higher probability

of low order product in uplink band

2

Degree of non-linearity of PIM source A

More non-linear = higher PIM magnitude

3

Level of current flowing through non-linear junction material

A

Higher current = higher PIM magnitude

B

Higher RF power level = higher PIM magnitude

C

PIM source location orientation

D

PIM source distance from antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2034

20 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

In-Building Wireless (IBW) system architectures

Distributed Small Cell (DSC)

Distributed Antenna System (DAS)

bull Passive

bull Active

bull Hybrid

bull Analog Digital

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2134

21 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Passive DAS

RF cable distributionthroughout

Signal source

High power single band

(20W)

Floor

Mediumpower multi

band (1W)

Antenna

Low power multi band

(100mW)

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Repeater BDA

PIM

PIM

PIM

Combiner

Donor antenna

MoreSevere

LessSevere

PIM

After combinerHigh power

multi band

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2234

22 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)POI Tray

BTS

RRH

Head EndEquipment

Radio Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIM Severe

LessSevere

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2334

23 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Hybrid DAS

PIM

PIM

PIM

MoreSevere

LessSevere

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Radio Units

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)

POI Tray

Head EndEquipment

PIM

PIM

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

FloorMedium

power multi

band (1W)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2434

24 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Digital Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

Digital SignalSources

POI Tray

BTS

BBUHead EndEquipment

Expansion Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIMSevere

LessSevere

RF Signal sourceHigh power single

band (20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

C-RAN

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2534

25 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

Radio Units withintegrated antenna

Expansion Unit

Base Band Unit(BBU)

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

LAN cabledistribution

network

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2634

26 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Small Cells (DSC)

Small Cell withintegrated antenna

EthernetSwitches

Localcontroller

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Core Network

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2734

27 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Is external PIM really a concern below 100 mW

bull External PIM measured while walking across office environment

bull 700 850 1900 amp 2600 MHz PIM test signals combined

bull Signi1047297cant PIM at low frequencies even with 15 dBm (32 mW) Tx power

Indoor antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2834

28 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

How can I prevent PIM problems in IBW systems

1

Avoid frequency combinations that create low orderIM products in uplink bands

2

Use low PIM construction techniques materials

3

Avoid non-linear objects near antennas

1 and 3 above may be outside of your control

bull Multi-operator requirements

bull

Aesthetic requirements

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2934

29 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Methods to mitigate external PIM1) Move the antenna

bull Non-linear objects in antenna near 1047297eld generate higher PIM

bull Moving antenna a short distance moves PIM source to far 1047297eld

bull At 20 dBm (100mW) PIM reduced gt60 dB when antenna moved 05m

Indoor antennaDiode

Near1047297eld

Far 1047297eld

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3034

30 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

2) Move the PIM Source

bull Electrical conduit added after DAS was

installed and commissioned

bull Safety cables lightly touching metal

surfaces on near antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3134

31 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

3) Add attenuation between antenna amp PIM sourcePIM source

PIM source covered with Aluminum duct tape

gt40 dB PIM reduction

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3234

32 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

4) Direct less power at PIM source

bull Antenna with ldquonotchrdquo in horizontal pattern

bull

Rotate antenna to steer null at PIM source

bull Up to 30 dB reduction in PIM

DiodeRotate antenna

JMA Wireless

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3334

33 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Summary

bull

PIM severity will be different for each IBW installation

bull

Type of construction

bull

Frequency bands in use

bull

Power levels in use

bull

PIM can be a problem even at very low power levels

bull

PIM can be mitigated by

bull

Eliminating ldquobadrdquo frequency combinations

bull

Using low PIM construction techniques materials

bull

Reducing RF energy arriving at the PIM source

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3434

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PIM magnitude

Slide 8

X

20 dB

15 dB

15 dB

bull Low order IM products are higher magnitude than high order products

bull Higher magnitude = more likely to cause interference

Downlink Uplink

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 934

Europe lt 1 GHz

Slide 9

IM3

IM5

IM5 IM5

800uplink

900downlink

800downlink

900uplink

IM3

$ amp () amp

$ amp ()

amp $ + ()

$ amp ()-

$ ()-

amp $ ()-

$ amp ()-

amp $ amp ()-

amp $ ()-

amp $ + ()-

$ amp ()- amp

amp $ ()- amp

$ amp ()- amp

amp $ + ()- amp

$ + ()- amp

Single Band PIM

Multi Band PIM

IM5

$ amp () amp

$ () amp

amp $ () amp

$ amp () amp

$ () amp

$ + () amp

amp $ + () amp

$ amp ()

$ ()

$ amp ()

$ ()

amp $ ()

amp $ amp ()

$ + ()

amp $ + ()

$ amp ()-

$ ()-

amp $ ()-

amp $ amp ()-

$ amp ()-

$ ()-

amp $ + ()-

$ + ()-

amp $ ()

amp $ amp ()

$ amp ()

amp $ + ()

$ + ()

$ amp ()

$ ()

700uplink

700downlink

IM3

IM5

IM5

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

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Europe gt1 GHz

Slide 10

IM3 IM3

1800uplink

1800downlink

2100uplink

2100downlink

$ () amp

amp $ () amp

$ + () amp

amp $ ()- amp

amp $ + ()- amp

$ + ()- amp

amp $ ()-

amp $ + ()-

$ amp () amp

amp $ () amp

$ () amp

amp $ amp () amp

Single Band PIM

Multi Band PIM

IM7IM5

$ amp () amp

amp $ amp () amp

$ amp () amp

amp $ () amp

$ + () amp

amp $ amp ()

$ amp ()

amp $ ()

amp $ + ()

$ + ()

$ amp () ampamp $ + () amp

$ + () amp

()

$ ()

amp $ ()

amp $ amp ()

$ amp ()

$ ()

amp $ + ()

$ + ()

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1134

Europe gt1 GHz (cont)

Slide 11

IM3

IM3

2600uplink

TDD 2600 uplink downlink

2600downlink

amp $ amp () +

$ amp ()- +

$ ()- +

amp $ ()- +

amp $ + ()- +

$ + ()- +

amp $ amp () +

amp $ () +

Single Band PIM

Multi Band PIM

IM5

$ amp () +

$ () +

amp $ () +

$ amp () +

amp $ amp () +

$ amp () +

amp $ () +

$ + () +

amp $ () +amp $ + () +

$ + () +

IM5

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1234

PIM bandwidth

F1 F2IM 3IM 5IM 7IM 9 IM 3 IM 5 IM 7 IM 9

200 KHz200 KHz

600 KHz

1 MHz

14 MHz

18 MHz

600 KHz

1 MHz

14 MHz

18 MHz

bull PIM bandwidth increases as carrier bandwidth increases

bull PIM bandwidth increases with PIM order

X

3X

5X

7X

9X

3X

5X

7X

9X

X

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1334

PIM generated by single LTE carrier

bull LTE carrier is composed of individual sub-carrier frequencies

Carrier bandwidth = X

IM3 bandwidth = 3X

IM5 bandwidth = 5X

IM7 bandwidth = 7X

IM9 bandwidth = 9X

IM 3

IM 5IM 7

IM 9

X

X

XX

XX

XX

X

LTE

carrier

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

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And donrsquot forget the even products

900Downlink 2100 Uplink

IM 3

IM 5

IM 7

IM 2

IM 4

IM 6

bull LTE carrier is composed of individual sub-carrier frequencies

Carrier bandwidth = X

IM2 bandwidth = 2X

IM4 bandwidth = 4X

IM6 bandwidth = 6X

IM8 bandwidth = 8X

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1534

700 MHz LTE example (North America)

Slide 15

bull

PIM generated by single LTE carrier

bull Viewed through Rx monitor port

bull

This was a very bad PIM source

25 dB

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1634

What about TDD- LTE

Slide 16

25 dB

Synchronized TDD

Un-synchronized TDD

bull TDD systems Tx and Rx are at diff erenttimes

bull PIM is only produced while transmitting

bull

PIM is only an issue for adjacent bands

bull Adjacent TDD bands should be

synchronized to prevent interference

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1734

How can we reduce PIM interference

Slide 17

-57 dBm

-100 dBc -150 dBc

F1 F243 dBm

-107 dBm

F1 F2

More linear

bull Loose RF connector

bull

Metal 1047298akes in connectors

bull Braided cables

bull Antenna near PIM source

bull Tight RF connector

bull

Connectors clean

bull Corrugated cables

bull Antenna re-located

More linear

Improve linearity

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1834

How do we measure linearity

18

With a PIM tester

Inject two CW test signals at a known magnitude

Measure 3rd order intermodulation product (IM3)

IM3 ldquocharacterizesrdquo the linearity of the system

bull

If IM3 is low = linearity is good

bull

If IM3 is high = linearity is bad

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1934

19 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

What determines PIM severity to an IBW operator

1

Which IM product(s) fall in the uplink band

A

Low order IM products in uplink = higher uplink noise

B

More frequency bands operators = higher probability

of low order product in uplink band

2

Degree of non-linearity of PIM source A

More non-linear = higher PIM magnitude

3

Level of current flowing through non-linear junction material

A

Higher current = higher PIM magnitude

B

Higher RF power level = higher PIM magnitude

C

PIM source location orientation

D

PIM source distance from antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2034

20 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

In-Building Wireless (IBW) system architectures

Distributed Small Cell (DSC)

Distributed Antenna System (DAS)

bull Passive

bull Active

bull Hybrid

bull Analog Digital

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2134

21 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Passive DAS

RF cable distributionthroughout

Signal source

High power single band

(20W)

Floor

Mediumpower multi

band (1W)

Antenna

Low power multi band

(100mW)

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Repeater BDA

PIM

PIM

PIM

Combiner

Donor antenna

MoreSevere

LessSevere

PIM

After combinerHigh power

multi band

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2234

22 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)POI Tray

BTS

RRH

Head EndEquipment

Radio Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIM Severe

LessSevere

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2334

23 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Hybrid DAS

PIM

PIM

PIM

MoreSevere

LessSevere

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Radio Units

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)

POI Tray

Head EndEquipment

PIM

PIM

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

FloorMedium

power multi

band (1W)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2434

24 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Digital Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

Digital SignalSources

POI Tray

BTS

BBUHead EndEquipment

Expansion Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIMSevere

LessSevere

RF Signal sourceHigh power single

band (20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

C-RAN

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2534

25 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

Radio Units withintegrated antenna

Expansion Unit

Base Band Unit(BBU)

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

LAN cabledistribution

network

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2634

26 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Small Cells (DSC)

Small Cell withintegrated antenna

EthernetSwitches

Localcontroller

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Core Network

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2734

27 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Is external PIM really a concern below 100 mW

bull External PIM measured while walking across office environment

bull 700 850 1900 amp 2600 MHz PIM test signals combined

bull Signi1047297cant PIM at low frequencies even with 15 dBm (32 mW) Tx power

Indoor antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2834

28 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

How can I prevent PIM problems in IBW systems

1

Avoid frequency combinations that create low orderIM products in uplink bands

2

Use low PIM construction techniques materials

3

Avoid non-linear objects near antennas

1 and 3 above may be outside of your control

bull Multi-operator requirements

bull

Aesthetic requirements

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2934

29 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Methods to mitigate external PIM1) Move the antenna

bull Non-linear objects in antenna near 1047297eld generate higher PIM

bull Moving antenna a short distance moves PIM source to far 1047297eld

bull At 20 dBm (100mW) PIM reduced gt60 dB when antenna moved 05m

Indoor antennaDiode

Near1047297eld

Far 1047297eld

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3034

30 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

2) Move the PIM Source

bull Electrical conduit added after DAS was

installed and commissioned

bull Safety cables lightly touching metal

surfaces on near antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3134

31 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

3) Add attenuation between antenna amp PIM sourcePIM source

PIM source covered with Aluminum duct tape

gt40 dB PIM reduction

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3234

32 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

4) Direct less power at PIM source

bull Antenna with ldquonotchrdquo in horizontal pattern

bull

Rotate antenna to steer null at PIM source

bull Up to 30 dB reduction in PIM

DiodeRotate antenna

JMA Wireless

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3334

33 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Summary

bull

PIM severity will be different for each IBW installation

bull

Type of construction

bull

Frequency bands in use

bull

Power levels in use

bull

PIM can be a problem even at very low power levels

bull

PIM can be mitigated by

bull

Eliminating ldquobadrdquo frequency combinations

bull

Using low PIM construction techniques materials

bull

Reducing RF energy arriving at the PIM source

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3434

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 934

Europe lt 1 GHz

Slide 9

IM3

IM5

IM5 IM5

800uplink

900downlink

800downlink

900uplink

IM3

$ amp () amp

$ amp ()

amp $ + ()

$ amp ()-

$ ()-

amp $ ()-

$ amp ()-

amp $ amp ()-

amp $ ()-

amp $ + ()-

$ amp ()- amp

amp $ ()- amp

$ amp ()- amp

amp $ + ()- amp

$ + ()- amp

Single Band PIM

Multi Band PIM

IM5

$ amp () amp

$ () amp

amp $ () amp

$ amp () amp

$ () amp

$ + () amp

amp $ + () amp

$ amp ()

$ ()

$ amp ()

$ ()

amp $ ()

amp $ amp ()

$ + ()

amp $ + ()

$ amp ()-

$ ()-

amp $ ()-

amp $ amp ()-

$ amp ()-

$ ()-

amp $ + ()-

$ + ()-

amp $ ()

amp $ amp ()

$ amp ()

amp $ + ()

$ + ()

$ amp ()

$ ()

700uplink

700downlink

IM3

IM5

IM5

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1034

Europe gt1 GHz

Slide 10

IM3 IM3

1800uplink

1800downlink

2100uplink

2100downlink

$ () amp

amp $ () amp

$ + () amp

amp $ ()- amp

amp $ + ()- amp

$ + ()- amp

amp $ ()-

amp $ + ()-

$ amp () amp

amp $ () amp

$ () amp

amp $ amp () amp

Single Band PIM

Multi Band PIM

IM7IM5

$ amp () amp

amp $ amp () amp

$ amp () amp

amp $ () amp

$ + () amp

amp $ amp ()

$ amp ()

amp $ ()

amp $ + ()

$ + ()

$ amp () ampamp $ + () amp

$ + () amp

()

$ ()

amp $ ()

amp $ amp ()

$ amp ()

$ ()

amp $ + ()

$ + ()

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1134

Europe gt1 GHz (cont)

Slide 11

IM3

IM3

2600uplink

TDD 2600 uplink downlink

2600downlink

amp $ amp () +

$ amp ()- +

$ ()- +

amp $ ()- +

amp $ + ()- +

$ + ()- +

amp $ amp () +

amp $ () +

Single Band PIM

Multi Band PIM

IM5

$ amp () +

$ () +

amp $ () +

$ amp () +

amp $ amp () +

$ amp () +

amp $ () +

$ + () +

amp $ () +amp $ + () +

$ + () +

IM5

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1234

PIM bandwidth

F1 F2IM 3IM 5IM 7IM 9 IM 3 IM 5 IM 7 IM 9

200 KHz200 KHz

600 KHz

1 MHz

14 MHz

18 MHz

600 KHz

1 MHz

14 MHz

18 MHz

bull PIM bandwidth increases as carrier bandwidth increases

bull PIM bandwidth increases with PIM order

X

3X

5X

7X

9X

3X

5X

7X

9X

X

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1334

PIM generated by single LTE carrier

bull LTE carrier is composed of individual sub-carrier frequencies

Carrier bandwidth = X

IM3 bandwidth = 3X

IM5 bandwidth = 5X

IM7 bandwidth = 7X

IM9 bandwidth = 9X

IM 3

IM 5IM 7

IM 9

X

X

XX

XX

XX

X

LTE

carrier

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1434

And donrsquot forget the even products

900Downlink 2100 Uplink

IM 3

IM 5

IM 7

IM 2

IM 4

IM 6

bull LTE carrier is composed of individual sub-carrier frequencies

Carrier bandwidth = X

IM2 bandwidth = 2X

IM4 bandwidth = 4X

IM6 bandwidth = 6X

IM8 bandwidth = 8X

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1534

700 MHz LTE example (North America)

Slide 15

bull

PIM generated by single LTE carrier

bull Viewed through Rx monitor port

bull

This was a very bad PIM source

25 dB

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1634

What about TDD- LTE

Slide 16

25 dB

Synchronized TDD

Un-synchronized TDD

bull TDD systems Tx and Rx are at diff erenttimes

bull PIM is only produced while transmitting

bull

PIM is only an issue for adjacent bands

bull Adjacent TDD bands should be

synchronized to prevent interference

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1734

How can we reduce PIM interference

Slide 17

-57 dBm

-100 dBc -150 dBc

F1 F243 dBm

-107 dBm

F1 F2

More linear

bull Loose RF connector

bull

Metal 1047298akes in connectors

bull Braided cables

bull Antenna near PIM source

bull Tight RF connector

bull

Connectors clean

bull Corrugated cables

bull Antenna re-located

More linear

Improve linearity

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1834

How do we measure linearity

18

With a PIM tester

Inject two CW test signals at a known magnitude

Measure 3rd order intermodulation product (IM3)

IM3 ldquocharacterizesrdquo the linearity of the system

bull

If IM3 is low = linearity is good

bull

If IM3 is high = linearity is bad

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1934

19 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

What determines PIM severity to an IBW operator

1

Which IM product(s) fall in the uplink band

A

Low order IM products in uplink = higher uplink noise

B

More frequency bands operators = higher probability

of low order product in uplink band

2

Degree of non-linearity of PIM source A

More non-linear = higher PIM magnitude

3

Level of current flowing through non-linear junction material

A

Higher current = higher PIM magnitude

B

Higher RF power level = higher PIM magnitude

C

PIM source location orientation

D

PIM source distance from antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2034

20 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

In-Building Wireless (IBW) system architectures

Distributed Small Cell (DSC)

Distributed Antenna System (DAS)

bull Passive

bull Active

bull Hybrid

bull Analog Digital

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2134

21 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Passive DAS

RF cable distributionthroughout

Signal source

High power single band

(20W)

Floor

Mediumpower multi

band (1W)

Antenna

Low power multi band

(100mW)

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Repeater BDA

PIM

PIM

PIM

Combiner

Donor antenna

MoreSevere

LessSevere

PIM

After combinerHigh power

multi band

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2234

22 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)POI Tray

BTS

RRH

Head EndEquipment

Radio Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIM Severe

LessSevere

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2334

23 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Hybrid DAS

PIM

PIM

PIM

MoreSevere

LessSevere

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Radio Units

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)

POI Tray

Head EndEquipment

PIM

PIM

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

FloorMedium

power multi

band (1W)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2434

24 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Digital Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

Digital SignalSources

POI Tray

BTS

BBUHead EndEquipment

Expansion Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIMSevere

LessSevere

RF Signal sourceHigh power single

band (20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

C-RAN

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2534

25 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

Radio Units withintegrated antenna

Expansion Unit

Base Band Unit(BBU)

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

LAN cabledistribution

network

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2634

26 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Small Cells (DSC)

Small Cell withintegrated antenna

EthernetSwitches

Localcontroller

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Core Network

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2734

27 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Is external PIM really a concern below 100 mW

bull External PIM measured while walking across office environment

bull 700 850 1900 amp 2600 MHz PIM test signals combined

bull Signi1047297cant PIM at low frequencies even with 15 dBm (32 mW) Tx power

Indoor antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2834

28 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

How can I prevent PIM problems in IBW systems

1

Avoid frequency combinations that create low orderIM products in uplink bands

2

Use low PIM construction techniques materials

3

Avoid non-linear objects near antennas

1 and 3 above may be outside of your control

bull Multi-operator requirements

bull

Aesthetic requirements

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2934

29 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Methods to mitigate external PIM1) Move the antenna

bull Non-linear objects in antenna near 1047297eld generate higher PIM

bull Moving antenna a short distance moves PIM source to far 1047297eld

bull At 20 dBm (100mW) PIM reduced gt60 dB when antenna moved 05m

Indoor antennaDiode

Near1047297eld

Far 1047297eld

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3034

30 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

2) Move the PIM Source

bull Electrical conduit added after DAS was

installed and commissioned

bull Safety cables lightly touching metal

surfaces on near antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3134

31 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

3) Add attenuation between antenna amp PIM sourcePIM source

PIM source covered with Aluminum duct tape

gt40 dB PIM reduction

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3234

32 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

4) Direct less power at PIM source

bull Antenna with ldquonotchrdquo in horizontal pattern

bull

Rotate antenna to steer null at PIM source

bull Up to 30 dB reduction in PIM

DiodeRotate antenna

JMA Wireless

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3334

33 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Summary

bull

PIM severity will be different for each IBW installation

bull

Type of construction

bull

Frequency bands in use

bull

Power levels in use

bull

PIM can be a problem even at very low power levels

bull

PIM can be mitigated by

bull

Eliminating ldquobadrdquo frequency combinations

bull

Using low PIM construction techniques materials

bull

Reducing RF energy arriving at the PIM source

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3434

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1034

Europe gt1 GHz

Slide 10

IM3 IM3

1800uplink

1800downlink

2100uplink

2100downlink

$ () amp

amp $ () amp

$ + () amp

amp $ ()- amp

amp $ + ()- amp

$ + ()- amp

amp $ ()-

amp $ + ()-

$ amp () amp

amp $ () amp

$ () amp

amp $ amp () amp

Single Band PIM

Multi Band PIM

IM7IM5

$ amp () amp

amp $ amp () amp

$ amp () amp

amp $ () amp

$ + () amp

amp $ amp ()

$ amp ()

amp $ ()

amp $ + ()

$ + ()

$ amp () ampamp $ + () amp

$ + () amp

()

$ ()

amp $ ()

amp $ amp ()

$ amp ()

$ ()

amp $ + ()

$ + ()

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1134

Europe gt1 GHz (cont)

Slide 11

IM3

IM3

2600uplink

TDD 2600 uplink downlink

2600downlink

amp $ amp () +

$ amp ()- +

$ ()- +

amp $ ()- +

amp $ + ()- +

$ + ()- +

amp $ amp () +

amp $ () +

Single Band PIM

Multi Band PIM

IM5

$ amp () +

$ () +

amp $ () +

$ amp () +

amp $ amp () +

$ amp () +

amp $ () +

$ + () +

amp $ () +amp $ + () +

$ + () +

IM5

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1234

PIM bandwidth

F1 F2IM 3IM 5IM 7IM 9 IM 3 IM 5 IM 7 IM 9

200 KHz200 KHz

600 KHz

1 MHz

14 MHz

18 MHz

600 KHz

1 MHz

14 MHz

18 MHz

bull PIM bandwidth increases as carrier bandwidth increases

bull PIM bandwidth increases with PIM order

X

3X

5X

7X

9X

3X

5X

7X

9X

X

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1334

PIM generated by single LTE carrier

bull LTE carrier is composed of individual sub-carrier frequencies

Carrier bandwidth = X

IM3 bandwidth = 3X

IM5 bandwidth = 5X

IM7 bandwidth = 7X

IM9 bandwidth = 9X

IM 3

IM 5IM 7

IM 9

X

X

XX

XX

XX

X

LTE

carrier

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1434

And donrsquot forget the even products

900Downlink 2100 Uplink

IM 3

IM 5

IM 7

IM 2

IM 4

IM 6

bull LTE carrier is composed of individual sub-carrier frequencies

Carrier bandwidth = X

IM2 bandwidth = 2X

IM4 bandwidth = 4X

IM6 bandwidth = 6X

IM8 bandwidth = 8X

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1534

700 MHz LTE example (North America)

Slide 15

bull

PIM generated by single LTE carrier

bull Viewed through Rx monitor port

bull

This was a very bad PIM source

25 dB

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1634

What about TDD- LTE

Slide 16

25 dB

Synchronized TDD

Un-synchronized TDD

bull TDD systems Tx and Rx are at diff erenttimes

bull PIM is only produced while transmitting

bull

PIM is only an issue for adjacent bands

bull Adjacent TDD bands should be

synchronized to prevent interference

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1734

How can we reduce PIM interference

Slide 17

-57 dBm

-100 dBc -150 dBc

F1 F243 dBm

-107 dBm

F1 F2

More linear

bull Loose RF connector

bull

Metal 1047298akes in connectors

bull Braided cables

bull Antenna near PIM source

bull Tight RF connector

bull

Connectors clean

bull Corrugated cables

bull Antenna re-located

More linear

Improve linearity

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1834

How do we measure linearity

18

With a PIM tester

Inject two CW test signals at a known magnitude

Measure 3rd order intermodulation product (IM3)

IM3 ldquocharacterizesrdquo the linearity of the system

bull

If IM3 is low = linearity is good

bull

If IM3 is high = linearity is bad

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1934

19 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

What determines PIM severity to an IBW operator

1

Which IM product(s) fall in the uplink band

A

Low order IM products in uplink = higher uplink noise

B

More frequency bands operators = higher probability

of low order product in uplink band

2

Degree of non-linearity of PIM source A

More non-linear = higher PIM magnitude

3

Level of current flowing through non-linear junction material

A

Higher current = higher PIM magnitude

B

Higher RF power level = higher PIM magnitude

C

PIM source location orientation

D

PIM source distance from antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2034

20 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

In-Building Wireless (IBW) system architectures

Distributed Small Cell (DSC)

Distributed Antenna System (DAS)

bull Passive

bull Active

bull Hybrid

bull Analog Digital

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2134

21 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Passive DAS

RF cable distributionthroughout

Signal source

High power single band

(20W)

Floor

Mediumpower multi

band (1W)

Antenna

Low power multi band

(100mW)

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Repeater BDA

PIM

PIM

PIM

Combiner

Donor antenna

MoreSevere

LessSevere

PIM

After combinerHigh power

multi band

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2234

22 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)POI Tray

BTS

RRH

Head EndEquipment

Radio Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIM Severe

LessSevere

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2334

23 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Hybrid DAS

PIM

PIM

PIM

MoreSevere

LessSevere

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Radio Units

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)

POI Tray

Head EndEquipment

PIM

PIM

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

FloorMedium

power multi

band (1W)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2434

24 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Digital Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

Digital SignalSources

POI Tray

BTS

BBUHead EndEquipment

Expansion Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIMSevere

LessSevere

RF Signal sourceHigh power single

band (20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

C-RAN

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2534

25 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

Radio Units withintegrated antenna

Expansion Unit

Base Band Unit(BBU)

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

LAN cabledistribution

network

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2634

26 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Small Cells (DSC)

Small Cell withintegrated antenna

EthernetSwitches

Localcontroller

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Core Network

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2734

27 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Is external PIM really a concern below 100 mW

bull External PIM measured while walking across office environment

bull 700 850 1900 amp 2600 MHz PIM test signals combined

bull Signi1047297cant PIM at low frequencies even with 15 dBm (32 mW) Tx power

Indoor antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2834

28 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

How can I prevent PIM problems in IBW systems

1

Avoid frequency combinations that create low orderIM products in uplink bands

2

Use low PIM construction techniques materials

3

Avoid non-linear objects near antennas

1 and 3 above may be outside of your control

bull Multi-operator requirements

bull

Aesthetic requirements

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2934

29 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Methods to mitigate external PIM1) Move the antenna

bull Non-linear objects in antenna near 1047297eld generate higher PIM

bull Moving antenna a short distance moves PIM source to far 1047297eld

bull At 20 dBm (100mW) PIM reduced gt60 dB when antenna moved 05m

Indoor antennaDiode

Near1047297eld

Far 1047297eld

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3034

30 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

2) Move the PIM Source

bull Electrical conduit added after DAS was

installed and commissioned

bull Safety cables lightly touching metal

surfaces on near antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3134

31 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

3) Add attenuation between antenna amp PIM sourcePIM source

PIM source covered with Aluminum duct tape

gt40 dB PIM reduction

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3234

32 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

4) Direct less power at PIM source

bull Antenna with ldquonotchrdquo in horizontal pattern

bull

Rotate antenna to steer null at PIM source

bull Up to 30 dB reduction in PIM

DiodeRotate antenna

JMA Wireless

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3334

33 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Summary

bull

PIM severity will be different for each IBW installation

bull

Type of construction

bull

Frequency bands in use

bull

Power levels in use

bull

PIM can be a problem even at very low power levels

bull

PIM can be mitigated by

bull

Eliminating ldquobadrdquo frequency combinations

bull

Using low PIM construction techniques materials

bull

Reducing RF energy arriving at the PIM source

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3434

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1134

Europe gt1 GHz (cont)

Slide 11

IM3

IM3

2600uplink

TDD 2600 uplink downlink

2600downlink

amp $ amp () +

$ amp ()- +

$ ()- +

amp $ ()- +

amp $ + ()- +

$ + ()- +

amp $ amp () +

amp $ () +

Single Band PIM

Multi Band PIM

IM5

$ amp () +

$ () +

amp $ () +

$ amp () +

amp $ amp () +

$ amp () +

amp $ () +

$ + () +

amp $ () +amp $ + () +

$ + () +

IM5

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1234

PIM bandwidth

F1 F2IM 3IM 5IM 7IM 9 IM 3 IM 5 IM 7 IM 9

200 KHz200 KHz

600 KHz

1 MHz

14 MHz

18 MHz

600 KHz

1 MHz

14 MHz

18 MHz

bull PIM bandwidth increases as carrier bandwidth increases

bull PIM bandwidth increases with PIM order

X

3X

5X

7X

9X

3X

5X

7X

9X

X

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1334

PIM generated by single LTE carrier

bull LTE carrier is composed of individual sub-carrier frequencies

Carrier bandwidth = X

IM3 bandwidth = 3X

IM5 bandwidth = 5X

IM7 bandwidth = 7X

IM9 bandwidth = 9X

IM 3

IM 5IM 7

IM 9

X

X

XX

XX

XX

X

LTE

carrier

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1434

And donrsquot forget the even products

900Downlink 2100 Uplink

IM 3

IM 5

IM 7

IM 2

IM 4

IM 6

bull LTE carrier is composed of individual sub-carrier frequencies

Carrier bandwidth = X

IM2 bandwidth = 2X

IM4 bandwidth = 4X

IM6 bandwidth = 6X

IM8 bandwidth = 8X

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1534

700 MHz LTE example (North America)

Slide 15

bull

PIM generated by single LTE carrier

bull Viewed through Rx monitor port

bull

This was a very bad PIM source

25 dB

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1634

What about TDD- LTE

Slide 16

25 dB

Synchronized TDD

Un-synchronized TDD

bull TDD systems Tx and Rx are at diff erenttimes

bull PIM is only produced while transmitting

bull

PIM is only an issue for adjacent bands

bull Adjacent TDD bands should be

synchronized to prevent interference

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1734

How can we reduce PIM interference

Slide 17

-57 dBm

-100 dBc -150 dBc

F1 F243 dBm

-107 dBm

F1 F2

More linear

bull Loose RF connector

bull

Metal 1047298akes in connectors

bull Braided cables

bull Antenna near PIM source

bull Tight RF connector

bull

Connectors clean

bull Corrugated cables

bull Antenna re-located

More linear

Improve linearity

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1834

How do we measure linearity

18

With a PIM tester

Inject two CW test signals at a known magnitude

Measure 3rd order intermodulation product (IM3)

IM3 ldquocharacterizesrdquo the linearity of the system

bull

If IM3 is low = linearity is good

bull

If IM3 is high = linearity is bad

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1934

19 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

What determines PIM severity to an IBW operator

1

Which IM product(s) fall in the uplink band

A

Low order IM products in uplink = higher uplink noise

B

More frequency bands operators = higher probability

of low order product in uplink band

2

Degree of non-linearity of PIM source A

More non-linear = higher PIM magnitude

3

Level of current flowing through non-linear junction material

A

Higher current = higher PIM magnitude

B

Higher RF power level = higher PIM magnitude

C

PIM source location orientation

D

PIM source distance from antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2034

20 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

In-Building Wireless (IBW) system architectures

Distributed Small Cell (DSC)

Distributed Antenna System (DAS)

bull Passive

bull Active

bull Hybrid

bull Analog Digital

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2134

21 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Passive DAS

RF cable distributionthroughout

Signal source

High power single band

(20W)

Floor

Mediumpower multi

band (1W)

Antenna

Low power multi band

(100mW)

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Repeater BDA

PIM

PIM

PIM

Combiner

Donor antenna

MoreSevere

LessSevere

PIM

After combinerHigh power

multi band

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2234

22 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)POI Tray

BTS

RRH

Head EndEquipment

Radio Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIM Severe

LessSevere

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2334

23 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Hybrid DAS

PIM

PIM

PIM

MoreSevere

LessSevere

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Radio Units

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)

POI Tray

Head EndEquipment

PIM

PIM

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

FloorMedium

power multi

band (1W)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2434

24 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Digital Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

Digital SignalSources

POI Tray

BTS

BBUHead EndEquipment

Expansion Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIMSevere

LessSevere

RF Signal sourceHigh power single

band (20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

C-RAN

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2534

25 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

Radio Units withintegrated antenna

Expansion Unit

Base Band Unit(BBU)

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

LAN cabledistribution

network

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2634

26 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Small Cells (DSC)

Small Cell withintegrated antenna

EthernetSwitches

Localcontroller

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Core Network

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2734

27 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Is external PIM really a concern below 100 mW

bull External PIM measured while walking across office environment

bull 700 850 1900 amp 2600 MHz PIM test signals combined

bull Signi1047297cant PIM at low frequencies even with 15 dBm (32 mW) Tx power

Indoor antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2834

28 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

How can I prevent PIM problems in IBW systems

1

Avoid frequency combinations that create low orderIM products in uplink bands

2

Use low PIM construction techniques materials

3

Avoid non-linear objects near antennas

1 and 3 above may be outside of your control

bull Multi-operator requirements

bull

Aesthetic requirements

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2934

29 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Methods to mitigate external PIM1) Move the antenna

bull Non-linear objects in antenna near 1047297eld generate higher PIM

bull Moving antenna a short distance moves PIM source to far 1047297eld

bull At 20 dBm (100mW) PIM reduced gt60 dB when antenna moved 05m

Indoor antennaDiode

Near1047297eld

Far 1047297eld

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3034

30 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

2) Move the PIM Source

bull Electrical conduit added after DAS was

installed and commissioned

bull Safety cables lightly touching metal

surfaces on near antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3134

31 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

3) Add attenuation between antenna amp PIM sourcePIM source

PIM source covered with Aluminum duct tape

gt40 dB PIM reduction

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3234

32 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

4) Direct less power at PIM source

bull Antenna with ldquonotchrdquo in horizontal pattern

bull

Rotate antenna to steer null at PIM source

bull Up to 30 dB reduction in PIM

DiodeRotate antenna

JMA Wireless

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3334

33 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Summary

bull

PIM severity will be different for each IBW installation

bull

Type of construction

bull

Frequency bands in use

bull

Power levels in use

bull

PIM can be a problem even at very low power levels

bull

PIM can be mitigated by

bull

Eliminating ldquobadrdquo frequency combinations

bull

Using low PIM construction techniques materials

bull

Reducing RF energy arriving at the PIM source

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3434

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1234

PIM bandwidth

F1 F2IM 3IM 5IM 7IM 9 IM 3 IM 5 IM 7 IM 9

200 KHz200 KHz

600 KHz

1 MHz

14 MHz

18 MHz

600 KHz

1 MHz

14 MHz

18 MHz

bull PIM bandwidth increases as carrier bandwidth increases

bull PIM bandwidth increases with PIM order

X

3X

5X

7X

9X

3X

5X

7X

9X

X

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1334

PIM generated by single LTE carrier

bull LTE carrier is composed of individual sub-carrier frequencies

Carrier bandwidth = X

IM3 bandwidth = 3X

IM5 bandwidth = 5X

IM7 bandwidth = 7X

IM9 bandwidth = 9X

IM 3

IM 5IM 7

IM 9

X

X

XX

XX

XX

X

LTE

carrier

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1434

And donrsquot forget the even products

900Downlink 2100 Uplink

IM 3

IM 5

IM 7

IM 2

IM 4

IM 6

bull LTE carrier is composed of individual sub-carrier frequencies

Carrier bandwidth = X

IM2 bandwidth = 2X

IM4 bandwidth = 4X

IM6 bandwidth = 6X

IM8 bandwidth = 8X

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1534

700 MHz LTE example (North America)

Slide 15

bull

PIM generated by single LTE carrier

bull Viewed through Rx monitor port

bull

This was a very bad PIM source

25 dB

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1634

What about TDD- LTE

Slide 16

25 dB

Synchronized TDD

Un-synchronized TDD

bull TDD systems Tx and Rx are at diff erenttimes

bull PIM is only produced while transmitting

bull

PIM is only an issue for adjacent bands

bull Adjacent TDD bands should be

synchronized to prevent interference

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1734

How can we reduce PIM interference

Slide 17

-57 dBm

-100 dBc -150 dBc

F1 F243 dBm

-107 dBm

F1 F2

More linear

bull Loose RF connector

bull

Metal 1047298akes in connectors

bull Braided cables

bull Antenna near PIM source

bull Tight RF connector

bull

Connectors clean

bull Corrugated cables

bull Antenna re-located

More linear

Improve linearity

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1834

How do we measure linearity

18

With a PIM tester

Inject two CW test signals at a known magnitude

Measure 3rd order intermodulation product (IM3)

IM3 ldquocharacterizesrdquo the linearity of the system

bull

If IM3 is low = linearity is good

bull

If IM3 is high = linearity is bad

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1934

19 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

What determines PIM severity to an IBW operator

1

Which IM product(s) fall in the uplink band

A

Low order IM products in uplink = higher uplink noise

B

More frequency bands operators = higher probability

of low order product in uplink band

2

Degree of non-linearity of PIM source A

More non-linear = higher PIM magnitude

3

Level of current flowing through non-linear junction material

A

Higher current = higher PIM magnitude

B

Higher RF power level = higher PIM magnitude

C

PIM source location orientation

D

PIM source distance from antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2034

20 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

In-Building Wireless (IBW) system architectures

Distributed Small Cell (DSC)

Distributed Antenna System (DAS)

bull Passive

bull Active

bull Hybrid

bull Analog Digital

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2134

21 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Passive DAS

RF cable distributionthroughout

Signal source

High power single band

(20W)

Floor

Mediumpower multi

band (1W)

Antenna

Low power multi band

(100mW)

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Repeater BDA

PIM

PIM

PIM

Combiner

Donor antenna

MoreSevere

LessSevere

PIM

After combinerHigh power

multi band

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2234

22 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)POI Tray

BTS

RRH

Head EndEquipment

Radio Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIM Severe

LessSevere

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2334

23 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Hybrid DAS

PIM

PIM

PIM

MoreSevere

LessSevere

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Radio Units

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)

POI Tray

Head EndEquipment

PIM

PIM

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

FloorMedium

power multi

band (1W)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2434

24 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Digital Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

Digital SignalSources

POI Tray

BTS

BBUHead EndEquipment

Expansion Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIMSevere

LessSevere

RF Signal sourceHigh power single

band (20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

C-RAN

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2534

25 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

Radio Units withintegrated antenna

Expansion Unit

Base Band Unit(BBU)

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

LAN cabledistribution

network

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2634

26 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Small Cells (DSC)

Small Cell withintegrated antenna

EthernetSwitches

Localcontroller

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Core Network

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2734

27 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Is external PIM really a concern below 100 mW

bull External PIM measured while walking across office environment

bull 700 850 1900 amp 2600 MHz PIM test signals combined

bull Signi1047297cant PIM at low frequencies even with 15 dBm (32 mW) Tx power

Indoor antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2834

28 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

How can I prevent PIM problems in IBW systems

1

Avoid frequency combinations that create low orderIM products in uplink bands

2

Use low PIM construction techniques materials

3

Avoid non-linear objects near antennas

1 and 3 above may be outside of your control

bull Multi-operator requirements

bull

Aesthetic requirements

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2934

29 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Methods to mitigate external PIM1) Move the antenna

bull Non-linear objects in antenna near 1047297eld generate higher PIM

bull Moving antenna a short distance moves PIM source to far 1047297eld

bull At 20 dBm (100mW) PIM reduced gt60 dB when antenna moved 05m

Indoor antennaDiode

Near1047297eld

Far 1047297eld

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3034

30 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

2) Move the PIM Source

bull Electrical conduit added after DAS was

installed and commissioned

bull Safety cables lightly touching metal

surfaces on near antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3134

31 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

3) Add attenuation between antenna amp PIM sourcePIM source

PIM source covered with Aluminum duct tape

gt40 dB PIM reduction

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3234

32 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

4) Direct less power at PIM source

bull Antenna with ldquonotchrdquo in horizontal pattern

bull

Rotate antenna to steer null at PIM source

bull Up to 30 dB reduction in PIM

DiodeRotate antenna

JMA Wireless

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3334

33 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Summary

bull

PIM severity will be different for each IBW installation

bull

Type of construction

bull

Frequency bands in use

bull

Power levels in use

bull

PIM can be a problem even at very low power levels

bull

PIM can be mitigated by

bull

Eliminating ldquobadrdquo frequency combinations

bull

Using low PIM construction techniques materials

bull

Reducing RF energy arriving at the PIM source

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3434

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1334

PIM generated by single LTE carrier

bull LTE carrier is composed of individual sub-carrier frequencies

Carrier bandwidth = X

IM3 bandwidth = 3X

IM5 bandwidth = 5X

IM7 bandwidth = 7X

IM9 bandwidth = 9X

IM 3

IM 5IM 7

IM 9

X

X

XX

XX

XX

X

LTE

carrier

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1434

And donrsquot forget the even products

900Downlink 2100 Uplink

IM 3

IM 5

IM 7

IM 2

IM 4

IM 6

bull LTE carrier is composed of individual sub-carrier frequencies

Carrier bandwidth = X

IM2 bandwidth = 2X

IM4 bandwidth = 4X

IM6 bandwidth = 6X

IM8 bandwidth = 8X

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1534

700 MHz LTE example (North America)

Slide 15

bull

PIM generated by single LTE carrier

bull Viewed through Rx monitor port

bull

This was a very bad PIM source

25 dB

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1634

What about TDD- LTE

Slide 16

25 dB

Synchronized TDD

Un-synchronized TDD

bull TDD systems Tx and Rx are at diff erenttimes

bull PIM is only produced while transmitting

bull

PIM is only an issue for adjacent bands

bull Adjacent TDD bands should be

synchronized to prevent interference

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1734

How can we reduce PIM interference

Slide 17

-57 dBm

-100 dBc -150 dBc

F1 F243 dBm

-107 dBm

F1 F2

More linear

bull Loose RF connector

bull

Metal 1047298akes in connectors

bull Braided cables

bull Antenna near PIM source

bull Tight RF connector

bull

Connectors clean

bull Corrugated cables

bull Antenna re-located

More linear

Improve linearity

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1834

How do we measure linearity

18

With a PIM tester

Inject two CW test signals at a known magnitude

Measure 3rd order intermodulation product (IM3)

IM3 ldquocharacterizesrdquo the linearity of the system

bull

If IM3 is low = linearity is good

bull

If IM3 is high = linearity is bad

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1934

19 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

What determines PIM severity to an IBW operator

1

Which IM product(s) fall in the uplink band

A

Low order IM products in uplink = higher uplink noise

B

More frequency bands operators = higher probability

of low order product in uplink band

2

Degree of non-linearity of PIM source A

More non-linear = higher PIM magnitude

3

Level of current flowing through non-linear junction material

A

Higher current = higher PIM magnitude

B

Higher RF power level = higher PIM magnitude

C

PIM source location orientation

D

PIM source distance from antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2034

20 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

In-Building Wireless (IBW) system architectures

Distributed Small Cell (DSC)

Distributed Antenna System (DAS)

bull Passive

bull Active

bull Hybrid

bull Analog Digital

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2134

21 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Passive DAS

RF cable distributionthroughout

Signal source

High power single band

(20W)

Floor

Mediumpower multi

band (1W)

Antenna

Low power multi band

(100mW)

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Repeater BDA

PIM

PIM

PIM

Combiner

Donor antenna

MoreSevere

LessSevere

PIM

After combinerHigh power

multi band

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2234

22 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)POI Tray

BTS

RRH

Head EndEquipment

Radio Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIM Severe

LessSevere

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2334

23 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Hybrid DAS

PIM

PIM

PIM

MoreSevere

LessSevere

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Radio Units

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)

POI Tray

Head EndEquipment

PIM

PIM

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

FloorMedium

power multi

band (1W)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2434

24 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Digital Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

Digital SignalSources

POI Tray

BTS

BBUHead EndEquipment

Expansion Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIMSevere

LessSevere

RF Signal sourceHigh power single

band (20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

C-RAN

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2534

25 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

Radio Units withintegrated antenna

Expansion Unit

Base Band Unit(BBU)

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

LAN cabledistribution

network

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2634

26 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Small Cells (DSC)

Small Cell withintegrated antenna

EthernetSwitches

Localcontroller

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Core Network

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2734

27 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Is external PIM really a concern below 100 mW

bull External PIM measured while walking across office environment

bull 700 850 1900 amp 2600 MHz PIM test signals combined

bull Signi1047297cant PIM at low frequencies even with 15 dBm (32 mW) Tx power

Indoor antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2834

28 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

How can I prevent PIM problems in IBW systems

1

Avoid frequency combinations that create low orderIM products in uplink bands

2

Use low PIM construction techniques materials

3

Avoid non-linear objects near antennas

1 and 3 above may be outside of your control

bull Multi-operator requirements

bull

Aesthetic requirements

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2934

29 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Methods to mitigate external PIM1) Move the antenna

bull Non-linear objects in antenna near 1047297eld generate higher PIM

bull Moving antenna a short distance moves PIM source to far 1047297eld

bull At 20 dBm (100mW) PIM reduced gt60 dB when antenna moved 05m

Indoor antennaDiode

Near1047297eld

Far 1047297eld

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3034

30 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

2) Move the PIM Source

bull Electrical conduit added after DAS was

installed and commissioned

bull Safety cables lightly touching metal

surfaces on near antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3134

31 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

3) Add attenuation between antenna amp PIM sourcePIM source

PIM source covered with Aluminum duct tape

gt40 dB PIM reduction

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3234

32 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

4) Direct less power at PIM source

bull Antenna with ldquonotchrdquo in horizontal pattern

bull

Rotate antenna to steer null at PIM source

bull Up to 30 dB reduction in PIM

DiodeRotate antenna

JMA Wireless

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3334

33 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Summary

bull

PIM severity will be different for each IBW installation

bull

Type of construction

bull

Frequency bands in use

bull

Power levels in use

bull

PIM can be a problem even at very low power levels

bull

PIM can be mitigated by

bull

Eliminating ldquobadrdquo frequency combinations

bull

Using low PIM construction techniques materials

bull

Reducing RF energy arriving at the PIM source

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3434

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1434

And donrsquot forget the even products

900Downlink 2100 Uplink

IM 3

IM 5

IM 7

IM 2

IM 4

IM 6

bull LTE carrier is composed of individual sub-carrier frequencies

Carrier bandwidth = X

IM2 bandwidth = 2X

IM4 bandwidth = 4X

IM6 bandwidth = 6X

IM8 bandwidth = 8X

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1534

700 MHz LTE example (North America)

Slide 15

bull

PIM generated by single LTE carrier

bull Viewed through Rx monitor port

bull

This was a very bad PIM source

25 dB

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1634

What about TDD- LTE

Slide 16

25 dB

Synchronized TDD

Un-synchronized TDD

bull TDD systems Tx and Rx are at diff erenttimes

bull PIM is only produced while transmitting

bull

PIM is only an issue for adjacent bands

bull Adjacent TDD bands should be

synchronized to prevent interference

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1734

How can we reduce PIM interference

Slide 17

-57 dBm

-100 dBc -150 dBc

F1 F243 dBm

-107 dBm

F1 F2

More linear

bull Loose RF connector

bull

Metal 1047298akes in connectors

bull Braided cables

bull Antenna near PIM source

bull Tight RF connector

bull

Connectors clean

bull Corrugated cables

bull Antenna re-located

More linear

Improve linearity

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1834

How do we measure linearity

18

With a PIM tester

Inject two CW test signals at a known magnitude

Measure 3rd order intermodulation product (IM3)

IM3 ldquocharacterizesrdquo the linearity of the system

bull

If IM3 is low = linearity is good

bull

If IM3 is high = linearity is bad

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1934

19 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

What determines PIM severity to an IBW operator

1

Which IM product(s) fall in the uplink band

A

Low order IM products in uplink = higher uplink noise

B

More frequency bands operators = higher probability

of low order product in uplink band

2

Degree of non-linearity of PIM source A

More non-linear = higher PIM magnitude

3

Level of current flowing through non-linear junction material

A

Higher current = higher PIM magnitude

B

Higher RF power level = higher PIM magnitude

C

PIM source location orientation

D

PIM source distance from antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2034

20 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

In-Building Wireless (IBW) system architectures

Distributed Small Cell (DSC)

Distributed Antenna System (DAS)

bull Passive

bull Active

bull Hybrid

bull Analog Digital

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2134

21 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Passive DAS

RF cable distributionthroughout

Signal source

High power single band

(20W)

Floor

Mediumpower multi

band (1W)

Antenna

Low power multi band

(100mW)

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Repeater BDA

PIM

PIM

PIM

Combiner

Donor antenna

MoreSevere

LessSevere

PIM

After combinerHigh power

multi band

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2234

22 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)POI Tray

BTS

RRH

Head EndEquipment

Radio Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIM Severe

LessSevere

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2334

23 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Hybrid DAS

PIM

PIM

PIM

MoreSevere

LessSevere

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Radio Units

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)

POI Tray

Head EndEquipment

PIM

PIM

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

FloorMedium

power multi

band (1W)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2434

24 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Digital Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

Digital SignalSources

POI Tray

BTS

BBUHead EndEquipment

Expansion Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIMSevere

LessSevere

RF Signal sourceHigh power single

band (20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

C-RAN

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2534

25 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

Radio Units withintegrated antenna

Expansion Unit

Base Band Unit(BBU)

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

LAN cabledistribution

network

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2634

26 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Small Cells (DSC)

Small Cell withintegrated antenna

EthernetSwitches

Localcontroller

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Core Network

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2734

27 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Is external PIM really a concern below 100 mW

bull External PIM measured while walking across office environment

bull 700 850 1900 amp 2600 MHz PIM test signals combined

bull Signi1047297cant PIM at low frequencies even with 15 dBm (32 mW) Tx power

Indoor antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2834

28 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

How can I prevent PIM problems in IBW systems

1

Avoid frequency combinations that create low orderIM products in uplink bands

2

Use low PIM construction techniques materials

3

Avoid non-linear objects near antennas

1 and 3 above may be outside of your control

bull Multi-operator requirements

bull

Aesthetic requirements

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2934

29 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Methods to mitigate external PIM1) Move the antenna

bull Non-linear objects in antenna near 1047297eld generate higher PIM

bull Moving antenna a short distance moves PIM source to far 1047297eld

bull At 20 dBm (100mW) PIM reduced gt60 dB when antenna moved 05m

Indoor antennaDiode

Near1047297eld

Far 1047297eld

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3034

30 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

2) Move the PIM Source

bull Electrical conduit added after DAS was

installed and commissioned

bull Safety cables lightly touching metal

surfaces on near antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3134

31 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

3) Add attenuation between antenna amp PIM sourcePIM source

PIM source covered with Aluminum duct tape

gt40 dB PIM reduction

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3234

32 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

4) Direct less power at PIM source

bull Antenna with ldquonotchrdquo in horizontal pattern

bull

Rotate antenna to steer null at PIM source

bull Up to 30 dB reduction in PIM

DiodeRotate antenna

JMA Wireless

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3334

33 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Summary

bull

PIM severity will be different for each IBW installation

bull

Type of construction

bull

Frequency bands in use

bull

Power levels in use

bull

PIM can be a problem even at very low power levels

bull

PIM can be mitigated by

bull

Eliminating ldquobadrdquo frequency combinations

bull

Using low PIM construction techniques materials

bull

Reducing RF energy arriving at the PIM source

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3434

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1534

700 MHz LTE example (North America)

Slide 15

bull

PIM generated by single LTE carrier

bull Viewed through Rx monitor port

bull

This was a very bad PIM source

25 dB

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1634

What about TDD- LTE

Slide 16

25 dB

Synchronized TDD

Un-synchronized TDD

bull TDD systems Tx and Rx are at diff erenttimes

bull PIM is only produced while transmitting

bull

PIM is only an issue for adjacent bands

bull Adjacent TDD bands should be

synchronized to prevent interference

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1734

How can we reduce PIM interference

Slide 17

-57 dBm

-100 dBc -150 dBc

F1 F243 dBm

-107 dBm

F1 F2

More linear

bull Loose RF connector

bull

Metal 1047298akes in connectors

bull Braided cables

bull Antenna near PIM source

bull Tight RF connector

bull

Connectors clean

bull Corrugated cables

bull Antenna re-located

More linear

Improve linearity

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1834

How do we measure linearity

18

With a PIM tester

Inject two CW test signals at a known magnitude

Measure 3rd order intermodulation product (IM3)

IM3 ldquocharacterizesrdquo the linearity of the system

bull

If IM3 is low = linearity is good

bull

If IM3 is high = linearity is bad

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1934

19 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

What determines PIM severity to an IBW operator

1

Which IM product(s) fall in the uplink band

A

Low order IM products in uplink = higher uplink noise

B

More frequency bands operators = higher probability

of low order product in uplink band

2

Degree of non-linearity of PIM source A

More non-linear = higher PIM magnitude

3

Level of current flowing through non-linear junction material

A

Higher current = higher PIM magnitude

B

Higher RF power level = higher PIM magnitude

C

PIM source location orientation

D

PIM source distance from antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2034

20 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

In-Building Wireless (IBW) system architectures

Distributed Small Cell (DSC)

Distributed Antenna System (DAS)

bull Passive

bull Active

bull Hybrid

bull Analog Digital

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2134

21 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Passive DAS

RF cable distributionthroughout

Signal source

High power single band

(20W)

Floor

Mediumpower multi

band (1W)

Antenna

Low power multi band

(100mW)

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Repeater BDA

PIM

PIM

PIM

Combiner

Donor antenna

MoreSevere

LessSevere

PIM

After combinerHigh power

multi band

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2234

22 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)POI Tray

BTS

RRH

Head EndEquipment

Radio Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIM Severe

LessSevere

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2334

23 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Hybrid DAS

PIM

PIM

PIM

MoreSevere

LessSevere

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Radio Units

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)

POI Tray

Head EndEquipment

PIM

PIM

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

FloorMedium

power multi

band (1W)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2434

24 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Digital Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

Digital SignalSources

POI Tray

BTS

BBUHead EndEquipment

Expansion Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIMSevere

LessSevere

RF Signal sourceHigh power single

band (20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

C-RAN

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2534

25 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

Radio Units withintegrated antenna

Expansion Unit

Base Band Unit(BBU)

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

LAN cabledistribution

network

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2634

26 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Small Cells (DSC)

Small Cell withintegrated antenna

EthernetSwitches

Localcontroller

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Core Network

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2734

27 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Is external PIM really a concern below 100 mW

bull External PIM measured while walking across office environment

bull 700 850 1900 amp 2600 MHz PIM test signals combined

bull Signi1047297cant PIM at low frequencies even with 15 dBm (32 mW) Tx power

Indoor antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2834

28 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

How can I prevent PIM problems in IBW systems

1

Avoid frequency combinations that create low orderIM products in uplink bands

2

Use low PIM construction techniques materials

3

Avoid non-linear objects near antennas

1 and 3 above may be outside of your control

bull Multi-operator requirements

bull

Aesthetic requirements

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2934

29 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Methods to mitigate external PIM1) Move the antenna

bull Non-linear objects in antenna near 1047297eld generate higher PIM

bull Moving antenna a short distance moves PIM source to far 1047297eld

bull At 20 dBm (100mW) PIM reduced gt60 dB when antenna moved 05m

Indoor antennaDiode

Near1047297eld

Far 1047297eld

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3034

30 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

2) Move the PIM Source

bull Electrical conduit added after DAS was

installed and commissioned

bull Safety cables lightly touching metal

surfaces on near antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3134

31 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

3) Add attenuation between antenna amp PIM sourcePIM source

PIM source covered with Aluminum duct tape

gt40 dB PIM reduction

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3234

32 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

4) Direct less power at PIM source

bull Antenna with ldquonotchrdquo in horizontal pattern

bull

Rotate antenna to steer null at PIM source

bull Up to 30 dB reduction in PIM

DiodeRotate antenna

JMA Wireless

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3334

33 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Summary

bull

PIM severity will be different for each IBW installation

bull

Type of construction

bull

Frequency bands in use

bull

Power levels in use

bull

PIM can be a problem even at very low power levels

bull

PIM can be mitigated by

bull

Eliminating ldquobadrdquo frequency combinations

bull

Using low PIM construction techniques materials

bull

Reducing RF energy arriving at the PIM source

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3434

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1634

What about TDD- LTE

Slide 16

25 dB

Synchronized TDD

Un-synchronized TDD

bull TDD systems Tx and Rx are at diff erenttimes

bull PIM is only produced while transmitting

bull

PIM is only an issue for adjacent bands

bull Adjacent TDD bands should be

synchronized to prevent interference

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1734

How can we reduce PIM interference

Slide 17

-57 dBm

-100 dBc -150 dBc

F1 F243 dBm

-107 dBm

F1 F2

More linear

bull Loose RF connector

bull

Metal 1047298akes in connectors

bull Braided cables

bull Antenna near PIM source

bull Tight RF connector

bull

Connectors clean

bull Corrugated cables

bull Antenna re-located

More linear

Improve linearity

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1834

How do we measure linearity

18

With a PIM tester

Inject two CW test signals at a known magnitude

Measure 3rd order intermodulation product (IM3)

IM3 ldquocharacterizesrdquo the linearity of the system

bull

If IM3 is low = linearity is good

bull

If IM3 is high = linearity is bad

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1934

19 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

What determines PIM severity to an IBW operator

1

Which IM product(s) fall in the uplink band

A

Low order IM products in uplink = higher uplink noise

B

More frequency bands operators = higher probability

of low order product in uplink band

2

Degree of non-linearity of PIM source A

More non-linear = higher PIM magnitude

3

Level of current flowing through non-linear junction material

A

Higher current = higher PIM magnitude

B

Higher RF power level = higher PIM magnitude

C

PIM source location orientation

D

PIM source distance from antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2034

20 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

In-Building Wireless (IBW) system architectures

Distributed Small Cell (DSC)

Distributed Antenna System (DAS)

bull Passive

bull Active

bull Hybrid

bull Analog Digital

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2134

21 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Passive DAS

RF cable distributionthroughout

Signal source

High power single band

(20W)

Floor

Mediumpower multi

band (1W)

Antenna

Low power multi band

(100mW)

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Repeater BDA

PIM

PIM

PIM

Combiner

Donor antenna

MoreSevere

LessSevere

PIM

After combinerHigh power

multi band

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2234

22 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)POI Tray

BTS

RRH

Head EndEquipment

Radio Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIM Severe

LessSevere

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2334

23 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Hybrid DAS

PIM

PIM

PIM

MoreSevere

LessSevere

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Radio Units

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)

POI Tray

Head EndEquipment

PIM

PIM

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

FloorMedium

power multi

band (1W)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2434

24 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Digital Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

Digital SignalSources

POI Tray

BTS

BBUHead EndEquipment

Expansion Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIMSevere

LessSevere

RF Signal sourceHigh power single

band (20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

C-RAN

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2534

25 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

Radio Units withintegrated antenna

Expansion Unit

Base Band Unit(BBU)

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

LAN cabledistribution

network

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2634

26 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Small Cells (DSC)

Small Cell withintegrated antenna

EthernetSwitches

Localcontroller

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Core Network

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2734

27 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Is external PIM really a concern below 100 mW

bull External PIM measured while walking across office environment

bull 700 850 1900 amp 2600 MHz PIM test signals combined

bull Signi1047297cant PIM at low frequencies even with 15 dBm (32 mW) Tx power

Indoor antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2834

28 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

How can I prevent PIM problems in IBW systems

1

Avoid frequency combinations that create low orderIM products in uplink bands

2

Use low PIM construction techniques materials

3

Avoid non-linear objects near antennas

1 and 3 above may be outside of your control

bull Multi-operator requirements

bull

Aesthetic requirements

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2934

29 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Methods to mitigate external PIM1) Move the antenna

bull Non-linear objects in antenna near 1047297eld generate higher PIM

bull Moving antenna a short distance moves PIM source to far 1047297eld

bull At 20 dBm (100mW) PIM reduced gt60 dB when antenna moved 05m

Indoor antennaDiode

Near1047297eld

Far 1047297eld

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3034

30 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

2) Move the PIM Source

bull Electrical conduit added after DAS was

installed and commissioned

bull Safety cables lightly touching metal

surfaces on near antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3134

31 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

3) Add attenuation between antenna amp PIM sourcePIM source

PIM source covered with Aluminum duct tape

gt40 dB PIM reduction

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3234

32 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

4) Direct less power at PIM source

bull Antenna with ldquonotchrdquo in horizontal pattern

bull

Rotate antenna to steer null at PIM source

bull Up to 30 dB reduction in PIM

DiodeRotate antenna

JMA Wireless

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3334

33 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Summary

bull

PIM severity will be different for each IBW installation

bull

Type of construction

bull

Frequency bands in use

bull

Power levels in use

bull

PIM can be a problem even at very low power levels

bull

PIM can be mitigated by

bull

Eliminating ldquobadrdquo frequency combinations

bull

Using low PIM construction techniques materials

bull

Reducing RF energy arriving at the PIM source

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3434

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1734

How can we reduce PIM interference

Slide 17

-57 dBm

-100 dBc -150 dBc

F1 F243 dBm

-107 dBm

F1 F2

More linear

bull Loose RF connector

bull

Metal 1047298akes in connectors

bull Braided cables

bull Antenna near PIM source

bull Tight RF connector

bull

Connectors clean

bull Corrugated cables

bull Antenna re-located

More linear

Improve linearity

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1834

How do we measure linearity

18

With a PIM tester

Inject two CW test signals at a known magnitude

Measure 3rd order intermodulation product (IM3)

IM3 ldquocharacterizesrdquo the linearity of the system

bull

If IM3 is low = linearity is good

bull

If IM3 is high = linearity is bad

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1934

19 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

What determines PIM severity to an IBW operator

1

Which IM product(s) fall in the uplink band

A

Low order IM products in uplink = higher uplink noise

B

More frequency bands operators = higher probability

of low order product in uplink band

2

Degree of non-linearity of PIM source A

More non-linear = higher PIM magnitude

3

Level of current flowing through non-linear junction material

A

Higher current = higher PIM magnitude

B

Higher RF power level = higher PIM magnitude

C

PIM source location orientation

D

PIM source distance from antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2034

20 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

In-Building Wireless (IBW) system architectures

Distributed Small Cell (DSC)

Distributed Antenna System (DAS)

bull Passive

bull Active

bull Hybrid

bull Analog Digital

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2134

21 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Passive DAS

RF cable distributionthroughout

Signal source

High power single band

(20W)

Floor

Mediumpower multi

band (1W)

Antenna

Low power multi band

(100mW)

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Repeater BDA

PIM

PIM

PIM

Combiner

Donor antenna

MoreSevere

LessSevere

PIM

After combinerHigh power

multi band

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2234

22 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)POI Tray

BTS

RRH

Head EndEquipment

Radio Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIM Severe

LessSevere

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2334

23 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Hybrid DAS

PIM

PIM

PIM

MoreSevere

LessSevere

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Radio Units

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)

POI Tray

Head EndEquipment

PIM

PIM

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

FloorMedium

power multi

band (1W)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2434

24 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Digital Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

Digital SignalSources

POI Tray

BTS

BBUHead EndEquipment

Expansion Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIMSevere

LessSevere

RF Signal sourceHigh power single

band (20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

C-RAN

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2534

25 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

Radio Units withintegrated antenna

Expansion Unit

Base Band Unit(BBU)

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

LAN cabledistribution

network

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2634

26 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Small Cells (DSC)

Small Cell withintegrated antenna

EthernetSwitches

Localcontroller

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Core Network

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2734

27 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Is external PIM really a concern below 100 mW

bull External PIM measured while walking across office environment

bull 700 850 1900 amp 2600 MHz PIM test signals combined

bull Signi1047297cant PIM at low frequencies even with 15 dBm (32 mW) Tx power

Indoor antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2834

28 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

How can I prevent PIM problems in IBW systems

1

Avoid frequency combinations that create low orderIM products in uplink bands

2

Use low PIM construction techniques materials

3

Avoid non-linear objects near antennas

1 and 3 above may be outside of your control

bull Multi-operator requirements

bull

Aesthetic requirements

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2934

29 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Methods to mitigate external PIM1) Move the antenna

bull Non-linear objects in antenna near 1047297eld generate higher PIM

bull Moving antenna a short distance moves PIM source to far 1047297eld

bull At 20 dBm (100mW) PIM reduced gt60 dB when antenna moved 05m

Indoor antennaDiode

Near1047297eld

Far 1047297eld

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3034

30 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

2) Move the PIM Source

bull Electrical conduit added after DAS was

installed and commissioned

bull Safety cables lightly touching metal

surfaces on near antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3134

31 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

3) Add attenuation between antenna amp PIM sourcePIM source

PIM source covered with Aluminum duct tape

gt40 dB PIM reduction

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3234

32 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

4) Direct less power at PIM source

bull Antenna with ldquonotchrdquo in horizontal pattern

bull

Rotate antenna to steer null at PIM source

bull Up to 30 dB reduction in PIM

DiodeRotate antenna

JMA Wireless

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3334

33 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Summary

bull

PIM severity will be different for each IBW installation

bull

Type of construction

bull

Frequency bands in use

bull

Power levels in use

bull

PIM can be a problem even at very low power levels

bull

PIM can be mitigated by

bull

Eliminating ldquobadrdquo frequency combinations

bull

Using low PIM construction techniques materials

bull

Reducing RF energy arriving at the PIM source

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3434

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1834

How do we measure linearity

18

With a PIM tester

Inject two CW test signals at a known magnitude

Measure 3rd order intermodulation product (IM3)

IM3 ldquocharacterizesrdquo the linearity of the system

bull

If IM3 is low = linearity is good

bull

If IM3 is high = linearity is bad

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1934

19 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

What determines PIM severity to an IBW operator

1

Which IM product(s) fall in the uplink band

A

Low order IM products in uplink = higher uplink noise

B

More frequency bands operators = higher probability

of low order product in uplink band

2

Degree of non-linearity of PIM source A

More non-linear = higher PIM magnitude

3

Level of current flowing through non-linear junction material

A

Higher current = higher PIM magnitude

B

Higher RF power level = higher PIM magnitude

C

PIM source location orientation

D

PIM source distance from antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2034

20 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

In-Building Wireless (IBW) system architectures

Distributed Small Cell (DSC)

Distributed Antenna System (DAS)

bull Passive

bull Active

bull Hybrid

bull Analog Digital

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2134

21 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Passive DAS

RF cable distributionthroughout

Signal source

High power single band

(20W)

Floor

Mediumpower multi

band (1W)

Antenna

Low power multi band

(100mW)

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Repeater BDA

PIM

PIM

PIM

Combiner

Donor antenna

MoreSevere

LessSevere

PIM

After combinerHigh power

multi band

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2234

22 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)POI Tray

BTS

RRH

Head EndEquipment

Radio Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIM Severe

LessSevere

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2334

23 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Hybrid DAS

PIM

PIM

PIM

MoreSevere

LessSevere

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Radio Units

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)

POI Tray

Head EndEquipment

PIM

PIM

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

FloorMedium

power multi

band (1W)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2434

24 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Digital Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

Digital SignalSources

POI Tray

BTS

BBUHead EndEquipment

Expansion Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIMSevere

LessSevere

RF Signal sourceHigh power single

band (20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

C-RAN

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2534

25 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

Radio Units withintegrated antenna

Expansion Unit

Base Band Unit(BBU)

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

LAN cabledistribution

network

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2634

26 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Small Cells (DSC)

Small Cell withintegrated antenna

EthernetSwitches

Localcontroller

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Core Network

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2734

27 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Is external PIM really a concern below 100 mW

bull External PIM measured while walking across office environment

bull 700 850 1900 amp 2600 MHz PIM test signals combined

bull Signi1047297cant PIM at low frequencies even with 15 dBm (32 mW) Tx power

Indoor antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2834

28 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

How can I prevent PIM problems in IBW systems

1

Avoid frequency combinations that create low orderIM products in uplink bands

2

Use low PIM construction techniques materials

3

Avoid non-linear objects near antennas

1 and 3 above may be outside of your control

bull Multi-operator requirements

bull

Aesthetic requirements

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2934

29 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Methods to mitigate external PIM1) Move the antenna

bull Non-linear objects in antenna near 1047297eld generate higher PIM

bull Moving antenna a short distance moves PIM source to far 1047297eld

bull At 20 dBm (100mW) PIM reduced gt60 dB when antenna moved 05m

Indoor antennaDiode

Near1047297eld

Far 1047297eld

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3034

30 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

2) Move the PIM Source

bull Electrical conduit added after DAS was

installed and commissioned

bull Safety cables lightly touching metal

surfaces on near antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3134

31 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

3) Add attenuation between antenna amp PIM sourcePIM source

PIM source covered with Aluminum duct tape

gt40 dB PIM reduction

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3234

32 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

4) Direct less power at PIM source

bull Antenna with ldquonotchrdquo in horizontal pattern

bull

Rotate antenna to steer null at PIM source

bull Up to 30 dB reduction in PIM

DiodeRotate antenna

JMA Wireless

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3334

33 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Summary

bull

PIM severity will be different for each IBW installation

bull

Type of construction

bull

Frequency bands in use

bull

Power levels in use

bull

PIM can be a problem even at very low power levels

bull

PIM can be mitigated by

bull

Eliminating ldquobadrdquo frequency combinations

bull

Using low PIM construction techniques materials

bull

Reducing RF energy arriving at the PIM source

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3434

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 1934

19 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

What determines PIM severity to an IBW operator

1

Which IM product(s) fall in the uplink band

A

Low order IM products in uplink = higher uplink noise

B

More frequency bands operators = higher probability

of low order product in uplink band

2

Degree of non-linearity of PIM source A

More non-linear = higher PIM magnitude

3

Level of current flowing through non-linear junction material

A

Higher current = higher PIM magnitude

B

Higher RF power level = higher PIM magnitude

C

PIM source location orientation

D

PIM source distance from antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2034

20 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

In-Building Wireless (IBW) system architectures

Distributed Small Cell (DSC)

Distributed Antenna System (DAS)

bull Passive

bull Active

bull Hybrid

bull Analog Digital

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2134

21 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Passive DAS

RF cable distributionthroughout

Signal source

High power single band

(20W)

Floor

Mediumpower multi

band (1W)

Antenna

Low power multi band

(100mW)

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Repeater BDA

PIM

PIM

PIM

Combiner

Donor antenna

MoreSevere

LessSevere

PIM

After combinerHigh power

multi band

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2234

22 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)POI Tray

BTS

RRH

Head EndEquipment

Radio Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIM Severe

LessSevere

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2334

23 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Hybrid DAS

PIM

PIM

PIM

MoreSevere

LessSevere

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Radio Units

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)

POI Tray

Head EndEquipment

PIM

PIM

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

FloorMedium

power multi

band (1W)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2434

24 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Digital Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

Digital SignalSources

POI Tray

BTS

BBUHead EndEquipment

Expansion Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIMSevere

LessSevere

RF Signal sourceHigh power single

band (20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

C-RAN

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2534

25 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

Radio Units withintegrated antenna

Expansion Unit

Base Band Unit(BBU)

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

LAN cabledistribution

network

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2634

26 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Small Cells (DSC)

Small Cell withintegrated antenna

EthernetSwitches

Localcontroller

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Core Network

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2734

27 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Is external PIM really a concern below 100 mW

bull External PIM measured while walking across office environment

bull 700 850 1900 amp 2600 MHz PIM test signals combined

bull Signi1047297cant PIM at low frequencies even with 15 dBm (32 mW) Tx power

Indoor antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2834

28 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

How can I prevent PIM problems in IBW systems

1

Avoid frequency combinations that create low orderIM products in uplink bands

2

Use low PIM construction techniques materials

3

Avoid non-linear objects near antennas

1 and 3 above may be outside of your control

bull Multi-operator requirements

bull

Aesthetic requirements

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2934

29 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Methods to mitigate external PIM1) Move the antenna

bull Non-linear objects in antenna near 1047297eld generate higher PIM

bull Moving antenna a short distance moves PIM source to far 1047297eld

bull At 20 dBm (100mW) PIM reduced gt60 dB when antenna moved 05m

Indoor antennaDiode

Near1047297eld

Far 1047297eld

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3034

30 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

2) Move the PIM Source

bull Electrical conduit added after DAS was

installed and commissioned

bull Safety cables lightly touching metal

surfaces on near antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3134

31 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

3) Add attenuation between antenna amp PIM sourcePIM source

PIM source covered with Aluminum duct tape

gt40 dB PIM reduction

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3234

32 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

4) Direct less power at PIM source

bull Antenna with ldquonotchrdquo in horizontal pattern

bull

Rotate antenna to steer null at PIM source

bull Up to 30 dB reduction in PIM

DiodeRotate antenna

JMA Wireless

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3334

33 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Summary

bull

PIM severity will be different for each IBW installation

bull

Type of construction

bull

Frequency bands in use

bull

Power levels in use

bull

PIM can be a problem even at very low power levels

bull

PIM can be mitigated by

bull

Eliminating ldquobadrdquo frequency combinations

bull

Using low PIM construction techniques materials

bull

Reducing RF energy arriving at the PIM source

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3434

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2034

20 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

In-Building Wireless (IBW) system architectures

Distributed Small Cell (DSC)

Distributed Antenna System (DAS)

bull Passive

bull Active

bull Hybrid

bull Analog Digital

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2134

21 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Passive DAS

RF cable distributionthroughout

Signal source

High power single band

(20W)

Floor

Mediumpower multi

band (1W)

Antenna

Low power multi band

(100mW)

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Repeater BDA

PIM

PIM

PIM

Combiner

Donor antenna

MoreSevere

LessSevere

PIM

After combinerHigh power

multi band

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2234

22 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)POI Tray

BTS

RRH

Head EndEquipment

Radio Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIM Severe

LessSevere

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2334

23 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Hybrid DAS

PIM

PIM

PIM

MoreSevere

LessSevere

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Radio Units

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)

POI Tray

Head EndEquipment

PIM

PIM

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

FloorMedium

power multi

band (1W)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2434

24 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Digital Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

Digital SignalSources

POI Tray

BTS

BBUHead EndEquipment

Expansion Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIMSevere

LessSevere

RF Signal sourceHigh power single

band (20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

C-RAN

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2534

25 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

Radio Units withintegrated antenna

Expansion Unit

Base Band Unit(BBU)

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

LAN cabledistribution

network

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2634

26 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Small Cells (DSC)

Small Cell withintegrated antenna

EthernetSwitches

Localcontroller

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Core Network

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2734

27 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Is external PIM really a concern below 100 mW

bull External PIM measured while walking across office environment

bull 700 850 1900 amp 2600 MHz PIM test signals combined

bull Signi1047297cant PIM at low frequencies even with 15 dBm (32 mW) Tx power

Indoor antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2834

28 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

How can I prevent PIM problems in IBW systems

1

Avoid frequency combinations that create low orderIM products in uplink bands

2

Use low PIM construction techniques materials

3

Avoid non-linear objects near antennas

1 and 3 above may be outside of your control

bull Multi-operator requirements

bull

Aesthetic requirements

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2934

29 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Methods to mitigate external PIM1) Move the antenna

bull Non-linear objects in antenna near 1047297eld generate higher PIM

bull Moving antenna a short distance moves PIM source to far 1047297eld

bull At 20 dBm (100mW) PIM reduced gt60 dB when antenna moved 05m

Indoor antennaDiode

Near1047297eld

Far 1047297eld

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3034

30 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

2) Move the PIM Source

bull Electrical conduit added after DAS was

installed and commissioned

bull Safety cables lightly touching metal

surfaces on near antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3134

31 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

3) Add attenuation between antenna amp PIM sourcePIM source

PIM source covered with Aluminum duct tape

gt40 dB PIM reduction

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3234

32 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

4) Direct less power at PIM source

bull Antenna with ldquonotchrdquo in horizontal pattern

bull

Rotate antenna to steer null at PIM source

bull Up to 30 dB reduction in PIM

DiodeRotate antenna

JMA Wireless

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3334

33 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Summary

bull

PIM severity will be different for each IBW installation

bull

Type of construction

bull

Frequency bands in use

bull

Power levels in use

bull

PIM can be a problem even at very low power levels

bull

PIM can be mitigated by

bull

Eliminating ldquobadrdquo frequency combinations

bull

Using low PIM construction techniques materials

bull

Reducing RF energy arriving at the PIM source

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3434

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2134

21 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Passive DAS

RF cable distributionthroughout

Signal source

High power single band

(20W)

Floor

Mediumpower multi

band (1W)

Antenna

Low power multi band

(100mW)

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Repeater BDA

PIM

PIM

PIM

Combiner

Donor antenna

MoreSevere

LessSevere

PIM

After combinerHigh power

multi band

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2234

22 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)POI Tray

BTS

RRH

Head EndEquipment

Radio Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIM Severe

LessSevere

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2334

23 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Hybrid DAS

PIM

PIM

PIM

MoreSevere

LessSevere

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Radio Units

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)

POI Tray

Head EndEquipment

PIM

PIM

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

FloorMedium

power multi

band (1W)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2434

24 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Digital Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

Digital SignalSources

POI Tray

BTS

BBUHead EndEquipment

Expansion Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIMSevere

LessSevere

RF Signal sourceHigh power single

band (20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

C-RAN

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2534

25 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

Radio Units withintegrated antenna

Expansion Unit

Base Band Unit(BBU)

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

LAN cabledistribution

network

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2634

26 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Small Cells (DSC)

Small Cell withintegrated antenna

EthernetSwitches

Localcontroller

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Core Network

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2734

27 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Is external PIM really a concern below 100 mW

bull External PIM measured while walking across office environment

bull 700 850 1900 amp 2600 MHz PIM test signals combined

bull Signi1047297cant PIM at low frequencies even with 15 dBm (32 mW) Tx power

Indoor antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2834

28 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

How can I prevent PIM problems in IBW systems

1

Avoid frequency combinations that create low orderIM products in uplink bands

2

Use low PIM construction techniques materials

3

Avoid non-linear objects near antennas

1 and 3 above may be outside of your control

bull Multi-operator requirements

bull

Aesthetic requirements

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2934

29 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Methods to mitigate external PIM1) Move the antenna

bull Non-linear objects in antenna near 1047297eld generate higher PIM

bull Moving antenna a short distance moves PIM source to far 1047297eld

bull At 20 dBm (100mW) PIM reduced gt60 dB when antenna moved 05m

Indoor antennaDiode

Near1047297eld

Far 1047297eld

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3034

30 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

2) Move the PIM Source

bull Electrical conduit added after DAS was

installed and commissioned

bull Safety cables lightly touching metal

surfaces on near antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3134

31 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

3) Add attenuation between antenna amp PIM sourcePIM source

PIM source covered with Aluminum duct tape

gt40 dB PIM reduction

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3234

32 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

4) Direct less power at PIM source

bull Antenna with ldquonotchrdquo in horizontal pattern

bull

Rotate antenna to steer null at PIM source

bull Up to 30 dB reduction in PIM

DiodeRotate antenna

JMA Wireless

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3334

33 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Summary

bull

PIM severity will be different for each IBW installation

bull

Type of construction

bull

Frequency bands in use

bull

Power levels in use

bull

PIM can be a problem even at very low power levels

bull

PIM can be mitigated by

bull

Eliminating ldquobadrdquo frequency combinations

bull

Using low PIM construction techniques materials

bull

Reducing RF energy arriving at the PIM source

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3434

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2234

22 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)POI Tray

BTS

RRH

Head EndEquipment

Radio Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIM Severe

LessSevere

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2334

23 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Hybrid DAS

PIM

PIM

PIM

MoreSevere

LessSevere

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Radio Units

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)

POI Tray

Head EndEquipment

PIM

PIM

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

FloorMedium

power multi

band (1W)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2434

24 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Digital Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

Digital SignalSources

POI Tray

BTS

BBUHead EndEquipment

Expansion Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIMSevere

LessSevere

RF Signal sourceHigh power single

band (20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

C-RAN

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2534

25 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

Radio Units withintegrated antenna

Expansion Unit

Base Band Unit(BBU)

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

LAN cabledistribution

network

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2634

26 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Small Cells (DSC)

Small Cell withintegrated antenna

EthernetSwitches

Localcontroller

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Core Network

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2734

27 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Is external PIM really a concern below 100 mW

bull External PIM measured while walking across office environment

bull 700 850 1900 amp 2600 MHz PIM test signals combined

bull Signi1047297cant PIM at low frequencies even with 15 dBm (32 mW) Tx power

Indoor antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2834

28 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

How can I prevent PIM problems in IBW systems

1

Avoid frequency combinations that create low orderIM products in uplink bands

2

Use low PIM construction techniques materials

3

Avoid non-linear objects near antennas

1 and 3 above may be outside of your control

bull Multi-operator requirements

bull

Aesthetic requirements

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2934

29 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Methods to mitigate external PIM1) Move the antenna

bull Non-linear objects in antenna near 1047297eld generate higher PIM

bull Moving antenna a short distance moves PIM source to far 1047297eld

bull At 20 dBm (100mW) PIM reduced gt60 dB when antenna moved 05m

Indoor antennaDiode

Near1047297eld

Far 1047297eld

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3034

30 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

2) Move the PIM Source

bull Electrical conduit added after DAS was

installed and commissioned

bull Safety cables lightly touching metal

surfaces on near antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3134

31 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

3) Add attenuation between antenna amp PIM sourcePIM source

PIM source covered with Aluminum duct tape

gt40 dB PIM reduction

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3234

32 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

4) Direct less power at PIM source

bull Antenna with ldquonotchrdquo in horizontal pattern

bull

Rotate antenna to steer null at PIM source

bull Up to 30 dB reduction in PIM

DiodeRotate antenna

JMA Wireless

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3334

33 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Summary

bull

PIM severity will be different for each IBW installation

bull

Type of construction

bull

Frequency bands in use

bull

Power levels in use

bull

PIM can be a problem even at very low power levels

bull

PIM can be mitigated by

bull

Eliminating ldquobadrdquo frequency combinations

bull

Using low PIM construction techniques materials

bull

Reducing RF energy arriving at the PIM source

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3434

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2334

23 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Hybrid DAS

PIM

PIM

PIM

MoreSevere

LessSevere

BTS

RRH

Widebandantennas

Radio Units

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

After POI TraySimplex low

power (1mW)

POI Tray

Head EndEquipment

PIM

PIM

Signal sourceHigh power

single band

(20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

FloorMedium

power multi

band (1W)

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2434

24 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Digital Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

Digital SignalSources

POI Tray

BTS

BBUHead EndEquipment

Expansion Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIMSevere

LessSevere

RF Signal sourceHigh power single

band (20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

C-RAN

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2534

25 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

Radio Units withintegrated antenna

Expansion Unit

Base Band Unit(BBU)

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

LAN cabledistribution

network

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2634

26 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Small Cells (DSC)

Small Cell withintegrated antenna

EthernetSwitches

Localcontroller

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Core Network

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2734

27 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Is external PIM really a concern below 100 mW

bull External PIM measured while walking across office environment

bull 700 850 1900 amp 2600 MHz PIM test signals combined

bull Signi1047297cant PIM at low frequencies even with 15 dBm (32 mW) Tx power

Indoor antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2834

28 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

How can I prevent PIM problems in IBW systems

1

Avoid frequency combinations that create low orderIM products in uplink bands

2

Use low PIM construction techniques materials

3

Avoid non-linear objects near antennas

1 and 3 above may be outside of your control

bull Multi-operator requirements

bull

Aesthetic requirements

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2934

29 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Methods to mitigate external PIM1) Move the antenna

bull Non-linear objects in antenna near 1047297eld generate higher PIM

bull Moving antenna a short distance moves PIM source to far 1047297eld

bull At 20 dBm (100mW) PIM reduced gt60 dB when antenna moved 05m

Indoor antennaDiode

Near1047297eld

Far 1047297eld

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3034

30 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

2) Move the PIM Source

bull Electrical conduit added after DAS was

installed and commissioned

bull Safety cables lightly touching metal

surfaces on near antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3134

31 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

3) Add attenuation between antenna amp PIM sourcePIM source

PIM source covered with Aluminum duct tape

gt40 dB PIM reduction

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3234

32 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

4) Direct less power at PIM source

bull Antenna with ldquonotchrdquo in horizontal pattern

bull

Rotate antenna to steer null at PIM source

bull Up to 30 dB reduction in PIM

DiodeRotate antenna

JMA Wireless

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3334

33 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Summary

bull

PIM severity will be different for each IBW installation

bull

Type of construction

bull

Frequency bands in use

bull

Power levels in use

bull

PIM can be a problem even at very low power levels

bull

PIM can be mitigated by

bull

Eliminating ldquobadrdquo frequency combinations

bull

Using low PIM construction techniques materials

bull

Reducing RF energy arriving at the PIM source

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3434

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2434

24 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Digital Active DAS

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network

Digital SignalSources

POI Tray

BTS

BBUHead EndEquipment

Expansion Units

Wideband antennas

PIM

PIM

PIM

PIMSevere

LessSevere

RF Signal sourceHigh power single

band (20W)

AntennaLow power

multi band

(100mW)

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

C-RAN

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2534

25 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

Radio Units withintegrated antenna

Expansion Unit

Base Band Unit(BBU)

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

LAN cabledistribution

network

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2634

26 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Small Cells (DSC)

Small Cell withintegrated antenna

EthernetSwitches

Localcontroller

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Core Network

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2734

27 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Is external PIM really a concern below 100 mW

bull External PIM measured while walking across office environment

bull 700 850 1900 amp 2600 MHz PIM test signals combined

bull Signi1047297cant PIM at low frequencies even with 15 dBm (32 mW) Tx power

Indoor antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2834

28 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

How can I prevent PIM problems in IBW systems

1

Avoid frequency combinations that create low orderIM products in uplink bands

2

Use low PIM construction techniques materials

3

Avoid non-linear objects near antennas

1 and 3 above may be outside of your control

bull Multi-operator requirements

bull

Aesthetic requirements

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2934

29 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Methods to mitigate external PIM1) Move the antenna

bull Non-linear objects in antenna near 1047297eld generate higher PIM

bull Moving antenna a short distance moves PIM source to far 1047297eld

bull At 20 dBm (100mW) PIM reduced gt60 dB when antenna moved 05m

Indoor antennaDiode

Near1047297eld

Far 1047297eld

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3034

30 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

2) Move the PIM Source

bull Electrical conduit added after DAS was

installed and commissioned

bull Safety cables lightly touching metal

surfaces on near antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3134

31 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

3) Add attenuation between antenna amp PIM sourcePIM source

PIM source covered with Aluminum duct tape

gt40 dB PIM reduction

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3234

32 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

4) Direct less power at PIM source

bull Antenna with ldquonotchrdquo in horizontal pattern

bull

Rotate antenna to steer null at PIM source

bull Up to 30 dB reduction in PIM

DiodeRotate antenna

JMA Wireless

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3334

33 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Summary

bull

PIM severity will be different for each IBW installation

bull

Type of construction

bull

Frequency bands in use

bull

Power levels in use

bull

PIM can be a problem even at very low power levels

bull

PIM can be mitigated by

bull

Eliminating ldquobadrdquo frequency combinations

bull

Using low PIM construction techniques materials

bull

Reducing RF energy arriving at the PIM source

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3434

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2534

25 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Radio System (DRS)

Radio Units withintegrated antenna

Expansion Unit

Base Band Unit(BBU)

Optical 1047297berdistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

LAN cabledistribution

network

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2634

26 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Small Cells (DSC)

Small Cell withintegrated antenna

EthernetSwitches

Localcontroller

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Core Network

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2734

27 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Is external PIM really a concern below 100 mW

bull External PIM measured while walking across office environment

bull 700 850 1900 amp 2600 MHz PIM test signals combined

bull Signi1047297cant PIM at low frequencies even with 15 dBm (32 mW) Tx power

Indoor antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2834

28 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

How can I prevent PIM problems in IBW systems

1

Avoid frequency combinations that create low orderIM products in uplink bands

2

Use low PIM construction techniques materials

3

Avoid non-linear objects near antennas

1 and 3 above may be outside of your control

bull Multi-operator requirements

bull

Aesthetic requirements

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2934

29 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Methods to mitigate external PIM1) Move the antenna

bull Non-linear objects in antenna near 1047297eld generate higher PIM

bull Moving antenna a short distance moves PIM source to far 1047297eld

bull At 20 dBm (100mW) PIM reduced gt60 dB when antenna moved 05m

Indoor antennaDiode

Near1047297eld

Far 1047297eld

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3034

30 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

2) Move the PIM Source

bull Electrical conduit added after DAS was

installed and commissioned

bull Safety cables lightly touching metal

surfaces on near antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3134

31 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

3) Add attenuation between antenna amp PIM sourcePIM source

PIM source covered with Aluminum duct tape

gt40 dB PIM reduction

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3234

32 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

4) Direct less power at PIM source

bull Antenna with ldquonotchrdquo in horizontal pattern

bull

Rotate antenna to steer null at PIM source

bull Up to 30 dB reduction in PIM

DiodeRotate antenna

JMA Wireless

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3334

33 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Summary

bull

PIM severity will be different for each IBW installation

bull

Type of construction

bull

Frequency bands in use

bull

Power levels in use

bull

PIM can be a problem even at very low power levels

bull

PIM can be mitigated by

bull

Eliminating ldquobadrdquo frequency combinations

bull

Using low PIM construction techniques materials

bull

Reducing RF energy arriving at the PIM source

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3434

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2634

26 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Distributed Small Cells (DSC)

Small Cell withintegrated antenna

EthernetSwitches

Localcontroller

LAN cabledistribution

network PIM

PIM

Low power single band

(100mW)

MoreSevere

LessSevere

Core Network

Low power multi band

(100mW)

PIM

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2734

27 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Is external PIM really a concern below 100 mW

bull External PIM measured while walking across office environment

bull 700 850 1900 amp 2600 MHz PIM test signals combined

bull Signi1047297cant PIM at low frequencies even with 15 dBm (32 mW) Tx power

Indoor antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2834

28 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

How can I prevent PIM problems in IBW systems

1

Avoid frequency combinations that create low orderIM products in uplink bands

2

Use low PIM construction techniques materials

3

Avoid non-linear objects near antennas

1 and 3 above may be outside of your control

bull Multi-operator requirements

bull

Aesthetic requirements

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2934

29 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Methods to mitigate external PIM1) Move the antenna

bull Non-linear objects in antenna near 1047297eld generate higher PIM

bull Moving antenna a short distance moves PIM source to far 1047297eld

bull At 20 dBm (100mW) PIM reduced gt60 dB when antenna moved 05m

Indoor antennaDiode

Near1047297eld

Far 1047297eld

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3034

30 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

2) Move the PIM Source

bull Electrical conduit added after DAS was

installed and commissioned

bull Safety cables lightly touching metal

surfaces on near antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3134

31 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

3) Add attenuation between antenna amp PIM sourcePIM source

PIM source covered with Aluminum duct tape

gt40 dB PIM reduction

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3234

32 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

4) Direct less power at PIM source

bull Antenna with ldquonotchrdquo in horizontal pattern

bull

Rotate antenna to steer null at PIM source

bull Up to 30 dB reduction in PIM

DiodeRotate antenna

JMA Wireless

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3334

33 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Summary

bull

PIM severity will be different for each IBW installation

bull

Type of construction

bull

Frequency bands in use

bull

Power levels in use

bull

PIM can be a problem even at very low power levels

bull

PIM can be mitigated by

bull

Eliminating ldquobadrdquo frequency combinations

bull

Using low PIM construction techniques materials

bull

Reducing RF energy arriving at the PIM source

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3434

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2734

27 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Is external PIM really a concern below 100 mW

bull External PIM measured while walking across office environment

bull 700 850 1900 amp 2600 MHz PIM test signals combined

bull Signi1047297cant PIM at low frequencies even with 15 dBm (32 mW) Tx power

Indoor antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2834

28 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

How can I prevent PIM problems in IBW systems

1

Avoid frequency combinations that create low orderIM products in uplink bands

2

Use low PIM construction techniques materials

3

Avoid non-linear objects near antennas

1 and 3 above may be outside of your control

bull Multi-operator requirements

bull

Aesthetic requirements

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2934

29 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Methods to mitigate external PIM1) Move the antenna

bull Non-linear objects in antenna near 1047297eld generate higher PIM

bull Moving antenna a short distance moves PIM source to far 1047297eld

bull At 20 dBm (100mW) PIM reduced gt60 dB when antenna moved 05m

Indoor antennaDiode

Near1047297eld

Far 1047297eld

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3034

30 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

2) Move the PIM Source

bull Electrical conduit added after DAS was

installed and commissioned

bull Safety cables lightly touching metal

surfaces on near antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3134

31 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

3) Add attenuation between antenna amp PIM sourcePIM source

PIM source covered with Aluminum duct tape

gt40 dB PIM reduction

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3234

32 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

4) Direct less power at PIM source

bull Antenna with ldquonotchrdquo in horizontal pattern

bull

Rotate antenna to steer null at PIM source

bull Up to 30 dB reduction in PIM

DiodeRotate antenna

JMA Wireless

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3334

33 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Summary

bull

PIM severity will be different for each IBW installation

bull

Type of construction

bull

Frequency bands in use

bull

Power levels in use

bull

PIM can be a problem even at very low power levels

bull

PIM can be mitigated by

bull

Eliminating ldquobadrdquo frequency combinations

bull

Using low PIM construction techniques materials

bull

Reducing RF energy arriving at the PIM source

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3434

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2834

28 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

How can I prevent PIM problems in IBW systems

1

Avoid frequency combinations that create low orderIM products in uplink bands

2

Use low PIM construction techniques materials

3

Avoid non-linear objects near antennas

1 and 3 above may be outside of your control

bull Multi-operator requirements

bull

Aesthetic requirements

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2934

29 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Methods to mitigate external PIM1) Move the antenna

bull Non-linear objects in antenna near 1047297eld generate higher PIM

bull Moving antenna a short distance moves PIM source to far 1047297eld

bull At 20 dBm (100mW) PIM reduced gt60 dB when antenna moved 05m

Indoor antennaDiode

Near1047297eld

Far 1047297eld

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3034

30 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

2) Move the PIM Source

bull Electrical conduit added after DAS was

installed and commissioned

bull Safety cables lightly touching metal

surfaces on near antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3134

31 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

3) Add attenuation between antenna amp PIM sourcePIM source

PIM source covered with Aluminum duct tape

gt40 dB PIM reduction

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3234

32 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

4) Direct less power at PIM source

bull Antenna with ldquonotchrdquo in horizontal pattern

bull

Rotate antenna to steer null at PIM source

bull Up to 30 dB reduction in PIM

DiodeRotate antenna

JMA Wireless

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3334

33 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Summary

bull

PIM severity will be different for each IBW installation

bull

Type of construction

bull

Frequency bands in use

bull

Power levels in use

bull

PIM can be a problem even at very low power levels

bull

PIM can be mitigated by

bull

Eliminating ldquobadrdquo frequency combinations

bull

Using low PIM construction techniques materials

bull

Reducing RF energy arriving at the PIM source

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3434

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 2934

29 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Methods to mitigate external PIM1) Move the antenna

bull Non-linear objects in antenna near 1047297eld generate higher PIM

bull Moving antenna a short distance moves PIM source to far 1047297eld

bull At 20 dBm (100mW) PIM reduced gt60 dB when antenna moved 05m

Indoor antennaDiode

Near1047297eld

Far 1047297eld

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3034

30 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

2) Move the PIM Source

bull Electrical conduit added after DAS was

installed and commissioned

bull Safety cables lightly touching metal

surfaces on near antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3134

31 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

3) Add attenuation between antenna amp PIM sourcePIM source

PIM source covered with Aluminum duct tape

gt40 dB PIM reduction

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3234

32 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

4) Direct less power at PIM source

bull Antenna with ldquonotchrdquo in horizontal pattern

bull

Rotate antenna to steer null at PIM source

bull Up to 30 dB reduction in PIM

DiodeRotate antenna

JMA Wireless

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3334

33 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Summary

bull

PIM severity will be different for each IBW installation

bull

Type of construction

bull

Frequency bands in use

bull

Power levels in use

bull

PIM can be a problem even at very low power levels

bull

PIM can be mitigated by

bull

Eliminating ldquobadrdquo frequency combinations

bull

Using low PIM construction techniques materials

bull

Reducing RF energy arriving at the PIM source

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3434

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3034

30 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

2) Move the PIM Source

bull Electrical conduit added after DAS was

installed and commissioned

bull Safety cables lightly touching metal

surfaces on near antenna

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3134

31 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

3) Add attenuation between antenna amp PIM sourcePIM source

PIM source covered with Aluminum duct tape

gt40 dB PIM reduction

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3234

32 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

4) Direct less power at PIM source

bull Antenna with ldquonotchrdquo in horizontal pattern

bull

Rotate antenna to steer null at PIM source

bull Up to 30 dB reduction in PIM

DiodeRotate antenna

JMA Wireless

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3334

33 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Summary

bull

PIM severity will be different for each IBW installation

bull

Type of construction

bull

Frequency bands in use

bull

Power levels in use

bull

PIM can be a problem even at very low power levels

bull

PIM can be mitigated by

bull

Eliminating ldquobadrdquo frequency combinations

bull

Using low PIM construction techniques materials

bull

Reducing RF energy arriving at the PIM source

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3434

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3134

31 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

3) Add attenuation between antenna amp PIM sourcePIM source

PIM source covered with Aluminum duct tape

gt40 dB PIM reduction

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3234

32 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

4) Direct less power at PIM source

bull Antenna with ldquonotchrdquo in horizontal pattern

bull

Rotate antenna to steer null at PIM source

bull Up to 30 dB reduction in PIM

DiodeRotate antenna

JMA Wireless

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3334

33 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Summary

bull

PIM severity will be different for each IBW installation

bull

Type of construction

bull

Frequency bands in use

bull

Power levels in use

bull

PIM can be a problem even at very low power levels

bull

PIM can be mitigated by

bull

Eliminating ldquobadrdquo frequency combinations

bull

Using low PIM construction techniques materials

bull

Reducing RF energy arriving at the PIM source

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3434

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3234

32 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

4) Direct less power at PIM source

bull Antenna with ldquonotchrdquo in horizontal pattern

bull

Rotate antenna to steer null at PIM source

bull Up to 30 dB reduction in PIM

DiodeRotate antenna

JMA Wireless

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3334

33 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Summary

bull

PIM severity will be different for each IBW installation

bull

Type of construction

bull

Frequency bands in use

bull

Power levels in use

bull

PIM can be a problem even at very low power levels

bull

PIM can be mitigated by

bull

Eliminating ldquobadrdquo frequency combinations

bull

Using low PIM construction techniques materials

bull

Reducing RF energy arriving at the PIM source

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3434

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3334

33 Copyrightcopy ANRITSU

Summary

bull

PIM severity will be different for each IBW installation

bull

Type of construction

bull

Frequency bands in use

bull

Power levels in use

bull

PIM can be a problem even at very low power levels

bull

PIM can be mitigated by

bull

Eliminating ldquobadrdquo frequency combinations

bull

Using low PIM construction techniques materials

bull

Reducing RF energy arriving at the PIM source

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3434

8172019 20151210 Anritsu PIM Webinar - Slides

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull20151210-anritsu-pim-webinar-slides 3434