ETSI EN 302 217-3: Harmonized European Standard
ETSI EN 302 217-3: Harmonized European Standard
ETSI EN 302 217-3: Harmonized European Standard
1 (2014-04)
Reference
REN/ATTM-04026
Keywords
DFRS, digital, DRRS, FWA, point-to-point, radio,
regulation, transmission
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights ................................................................................................................................7
Foreword.............................................................................................................................................................7
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................7
1 Scope ........................................................................................................................................................8
2 References ................................................................................................................................................9
2.1 Normative references ......................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Informative references ...................................................................................................................................... 10
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations .................................................................................................11
3.1 Definitions ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
3.2 Symbols ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
3.3 Abbreviations ................................................................................................................................................... 11
4 Technical requirements specifications ...................................................................................................11
4.1 Environmental profile....................................................................................................................................... 11
4.2 RF-channel selection ........................................................................................................................................ 12
4.2.1 RF-channel selection procedure .................................................................................................................. 12
4.2.2 Interference avoidance requirements .......................................................................................................... 12
4.2.2.1 Interference avoidance limit .................................................................................................................. 12
4.2.3 Frequency agile automatic channel selection.............................................................................................. 12
4.3 Transmitter requirements ................................................................................................................................. 13
4.3.1 Transmitter power ....................................................................................................................................... 13
4.3.1.1 Transmitter power ................................................................................................................................. 13
4.3.1.2 Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) .................................................................................. 13
4.3.1.3 Output Power Tolerance ....................................................................................................................... 13
4.3.1.4 Automatic Transmit Power Control (ATPC) ........................................................................................ 13
4.3.2 Radio Frequency (RF) spectrum mask........................................................................................................ 14
4.3.3 Spurious emissions ..................................................................................................................................... 14
4.3.4 Radio frequency tolerance .......................................................................................................................... 14
4.3.5 Antenna directional requirements ............................................................................................................... 14
4.3.5.1 Radiation Pattern Envelope (Off-axis EIRP density) ............................................................................ 14
4.3.5.2 Antenna gain ......................................................................................................................................... 15
4.3.5.3 Antenna Cross-Polar Discrimination (XPD) ......................................................................................... 15
4.4 Receiver requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 15
4.4.1 Spurious emissions ..................................................................................................................................... 15
5 Testing for compliance with technical requirements..............................................................................15
5.1 Environmental conditions for testing ............................................................................................................... 15
5.2 RF-channel selection ........................................................................................................................................ 16
5.3 Essential radio test suites for the transmitter .................................................................................................... 16
5.3.1 Transmitter power ....................................................................................................................................... 17
5.3.1.1 Transmitter power ................................................................................................................................. 17
5.3.1.2 Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) and EIRP density mask............................................ 17
5.3.1.3 Output power tolerance ......................................................................................................................... 17
5.3.1.4 ATPC .................................................................................................................................................... 17
5.3.2 RF spectrum mask ...................................................................................................................................... 18
5.3.3 Spurious emissions - external ..................................................................................................................... 18
5.3.4 Radio frequency tolerance .......................................................................................................................... 18
5.3.5 Antenna and system directional requirements ............................................................................................ 18
5.3.5.1 Radiation pattern envelope (Off-axis EIRP density) ............................................................................. 18
5.3.5.2 Antenna gain ......................................................................................................................................... 19
5.3.5.3 Antenna Cross-Polar Discrimination (XPD) ......................................................................................... 19
5.4 Essential radio test suites for the receiver ........................................................................................................ 19
5.4.1 Spurious emissions ..................................................................................................................................... 19
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Foreword
This Harmonized European Standard (EN) has been produced by ETSI Technical Committee Access, Terminals,
Transmission and Multiplexing (ATTM).
The present document has been produced by ETSI in response to mandate M/284 issued from the European
Commission under Directive 98/34/EC [i.19] as amended by Directive 98/48/EC [i.20].
The title and reference to the present document are intended to be included in the publication in the Official Journal of
the European Union of titles and references of Harmonized Standard under the Directive 1999/5/EC [1].
See article 5.1 of Directive 1999/5/EC [1] for information on presumption of conformity and Harmonized Standards or
parts thereof the references of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
The present document is part 3 of a multi-part deliverable covering Fixed Radio Systems; Characteristics and
requirements for point-to-point equipment and antennas. Full details of the entire series can be found in part 1 [8].
Introduction
The EN 302 217 series has been produced in order to rationalize a large number of previous ETSI ENs dealing with
equipment and antennas for Point-to-Point (P-P) Fixed Service applications. For more details, see Foreword in the
EN 302 217-1 [8].
The present document is part of a set of standards developed by ETSI and is designed to fit in a modular structure to
cover all radio and telecommunications terminal equipment within the scope of the R&TTE Directive [1]. The modular
structure is shown in EG 201 399 [i.2].
Figure 1: Void
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1 Scope
The present document specifies the essential requirements for point-to-point Digital Fixed Radio Systems (DFRS)
operating in higher frequency bands, which propagation characteristics might be suitable for different simplified
frequency planning (see example) rather than conventional link-by-link coordinated deployment.
This would imply that administrations may apply either no co-ordination at all (i.e. the band usage is free and the user is
responsible for detecting a suitable interference-free operating frequency) or simplified co-ordination procedures based
on the knowledge of existing links (e.g. through a public national data base) so that the impact of a possible new link
could be evaluated on the basis of budgetary considerations of typical equipment receiver performances (which will not
be considered related to essential requirements of article 3.2 of R&TTE Directive [1]).
The bands in the scope of the present document, to which these frequency assignment procedures apply, are specifically
referred in annexes UA through UC where the applicable equipment requirements are reported.
EXAMPLE: The frequency band 58 GHz is proposed to be used by various technologies for uncoordinated use
of the band. Besides the RF-channel selection procedure, specified in clause 4.2 to avoid
unacceptable interference situations, this band, and those above up to ~63 GHz, also benefits from
the high and stable atmospheric attenuation which suppresses efficiently distant interferers (about
10 dB/km to 15 dB/km at sea level), refer to Recommendation ITU-R P.676 [i.13].
The present document is intended to cover the provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC [1] (R&TTE Directive) regarding
article 3.2, which states that "… radio equipment shall be so constructed that it effectively uses the spectrum allocated
to terrestrial/space radio communications and orbital resources so as to avoid harmful interference".
In addition to the present document, other ENs that specify technical requirements in respect of essential requirements
under other parts of article 3 of the R&TTE Directive [1] will apply to equipment within the scope of the present
document.
In order to technically cover different market and network requirements, with an appropriate balance of performance to
cost and effective and appropriate use of the radio spectrum, the present document, together with EN 302 217-4-2 [10],
offers system types and antennas alternatives, for selection by administrations, operators and manufacturers dependent
on the desired use of the radio spectrum and network/market requirements, those options include:
The present document is mainly intended to cover fixed radio equipment without integral antennas. However, it also
applies to fixed radio systems products with integral antennas, for which all the technical requirements included in the
present document and in EN 302 217-4-2 [10] apply. For more background information on the equipment and antenna
parameters here identified as relevant to article 3.2 of R&TTE Directive [1] see EG 201 399 [i.2] and TR 101 506 [i.7].
For the purposes of the present document two equipment Types are specified, when appropriate, depending on specific
network requirements:
• Type A: Digital equipment which apply the standardized automatic RF-channel selection procedure (see
clause 4.2) for interference avoidance and error performance enhancement.
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2 References
References are either specific (identified by date of publication and/or edition number or version number) or
non-specific. For specific references, only the cited version applies. For non-specific references, the latest version of the
referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
Referenced documents, which are not found to be publicly available in the expected location, might be found at
http://docbox.etsi.org/Reference.
NOTE: While any hyperlinks included in this clause were valid at the time of publication ETSI cannot guarantee
their long term validity.
[1] Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 1999 on radio
equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their
conformity (R&TTE Directive).
[3] CEPT/ECC/Recommendation (05)02 (02-2009): "Use of the 64 - 66 GHz frequency band for
Fixed Service".
[4] CEPT/ECC/Recommendation (09)01 (02-2009): "Use of the 57 - 64 GHz frequency band for
point-to-point Fixed Wireless Systems".
[5] CEPT/ECC/Recommendation (05)07 (05-2013): "Radio frequency channel arrangements for Fixed
Service Systems operating in the bands 71 - 76 GHz and 81 - 86 GHz".
[6] ETSI EN 301 126-1 (V1.1.2) (09-1999): "Fixed Radio Systems; Conformance testing;
Part 1: Point-to-Point equipment - Definitions, general requirements and test procedures".
[7] ETSI EN 301 126-3-1 (V1.1.1) (04-2000): "Fixed Radio Systems; Conformance testing; Part 3-1:
Point-to-Point antennas; Definitions, general requirements and test procedures".
[8] ETSI EN 302 217-1 (V2.1.1) (07-2013): "Fixed Radio Systems; Characteristics and requirements
for point-to-point equipment and antennas; Part 1: Overview and system-independent common
characteristics".
[9] ETSI EN 302 217-2-2 (V2.2.1) (04-2014): "Fixed Radio Systems; Characteristics and
requirements for point-to-point equipment and antennas; Part 2-2: Digital systems operating in
frequency bands where frequency co-ordination is applied; Harmonized EN covering essential
requirements of Article 3.2 of R&TTE Directive for digital systems operating in frequency bands
where frequency co-ordination is applied".
[10] ETSI EN 302 217-4-2 (V1.5.1) (08-2010): "Fixed Radio Systems; Characteristics and
requirements for point-to-point equipment and antennas; Part 4-2: Antennas; Harmonized EN
covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive".
[11] IEEE 1802.3-2001: "IEEE Conformance Test Methodology for IEEE Standards for Local and
Metropolitan Area Networks - Specific Requirements - Part 3: Carrier Sense Multiple Access with
Collision Detection (CSMA/CD) Access Method and Physical Layer Specifications".
[13] Recommendation ITU-R SM.1539-1 (11-2002): "Variation of the boundary between the out-of-
band and spurious domains required for the application of Recommendations ITU-R SM.1541 and
ITU-R SM.329".
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[14] Recommendation ITU-T O.151 (10-1992) and Corrigendum 1 (05-2002): "Error performance
measuring equipment operating at the primary rate and above".
[15] Recommendation ITU-T O.181 (05-2002): "Equipment to assess error performance on STM-N
interfaces".
[16] Recommendation ITU-T O.191 (02-2000): "Equipment to measure the cell transfer performance of
ATM connections".
[i.1] Void.
[i.2] ETSI EG 201 399: "Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); A guide to
the production of Harmonized Standards for application under the R&TTE Directive".
[i.3] ETSI EN 301 390 (V1.2.1): "Fixed Radio Systems; Point-to-point and Multipoint Systems;
Spurious emissions and receiver immunity limits at equipment/antenna port of Digital Fixed Radio
Systems".
[i.4] Void.
[i.5] Void.
[i.6] ETSI EN 302 217-2-1: "Fixed Radio Systems; Characteristics and requirements for point-to-point
equipment and antennas; Part 2-1: System-dependent requirements for digital systems operating in
frequency bands where frequency co-ordination is applied".
[i.7] ETSI TR 101 506: "Fixed Radio Systems; Generic definitions, terminology and applicability of
essential requirements under the article 3.2 of 1999/05/EC Directive to Fixed Radio Systems".
[i.8] ETSI TR 103 103: "Fixed Radio Systems; Point-to-point systems; ATPC, RTPC, Adaptive
Modulation (mixed-mode) and Bandwidth Adaptive functionalities; Technical background and
impact on deployment, link design and coordination".
[i.9] Recommendation ITU-R F.1101: "Characteristics of digital fixed wireless systems below about
17 GHz".
[i.10] Recommendation ITU-R F.1191: "Necessary and occupied bandwidths and unwanted emissions of
digital fixed service systems".
[i.11] Recommendation ITU-R F.1497: "Radio-frequency channel arrangements for fixed wireless
systems operating in the band 55.78-59 GHz".
[i.12] Recommendation ITU-R F.2006: "Radio-frequency channel and block arrangements for fixed
wireless systems operating in the 71-76 and 81-86 GHz bands".
[i.18] ETSI TR 100 028: "ElectroMagnetic Compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM);
Uncertainties in the measurement of mobile radio equipment characteristics".
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[i.19] Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 laying down a
procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations.
[i.20] Directive 98/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 July 1998 amending
Directive 98/34/EC laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of
technical standards and regulations.
3.1 Definitions
For the purposes of the present document, the terms and definitions given in EN 302 217-1 [8] apply.
3.2 Symbols
For the purposes of the present document, the symbols given in EN 302 217-1 [8] apply.
3.3 Abbreviations
For the purposes of the present document, the abbreviations given in EN 302 217-1 [8] apply.
In the following clauses, limits are required to be met at specific reference points of the system block diagram.
Reference points and the system block diagram are those set out in figure 1 of EN 302 217-1 [8].
In the case of wide radio-frequency bands covering units and multirate/multiformat equipment, these specifications
shall be met at any frequency and at any rate/format. However the tests, required for generating a test report and/or
declaration of conformity, in order to fulfil any conformity assessment procedure with respect to the
R&TTE Directive [1], shall be carried out in accordance with the principles set out in annex B.
Testing methods and conditions for assessing all requirements are specified in clause 5, where each clause directly
refers to corresponding clause in this clause.
For testing the compliance with technical requirements see also EN 301 126-1 [6] and clause 5 of the present document.
NOTE: With the generic term of environmental profile, it is here intended any variation of the "external"
conditions (e.g. climatic and external primary/secondary power supply sources feeding the equipment to
be assessed) that might affect the system parameter relevant to the "essential requirements" of article 3.2
of the R&TTE Directive [1].
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At both transmission sites, radio-relay terminals shall measure during installation, the interference levels of both receive
and transmit channels (see note). Only in the instance when an unoccupied channel is identified and selected as the
transmission channel shall the transmit power be switched on. The interference avoidance requirements for the receiver
to detect occupied channels are specified in clause 4.2.2.
The principle of protecting existing transmission shall be respected also during the antenna alignment procedure.
NOTE: If the national regulatory rules allow to change the frequency of the link during its operation, it may be
considered, in order to decrease the possibility of undetected interference, to apply the RF channel
selection procedure whenever appropriate (e.g. when restoring a link after a failure or by suitable
automatic timed routine in conjunction with frequency agility as in clause 4.2.3).
Where:
• Pi is the interference power expressed in dBm measured within the receiver noise bandwidth (BW).
The value C is dependent on frequency band and is given in the relevant annexes UA to UC.
For the rationale of the interference limit formula see informative annex UD.
For test purpose this requirement shall be fulfilled at reference point C within the intended band of transmission:
The value of the intended band of transmission shall be declared by the supplier.
If unacceptable interference which exceeds a predetermined duration is observed, an automatic change of RF-channel
can be initiated using the RF-channel selection procedure described above. If an automatic RF-channel change facility
is implemented a means shall be provided to disable it. Unacceptable interference criteria shall be declared by the
supplier (see informative annex UD, clause UD.3).
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The appropriate base band signals for most common digital interfaces are given in table 1.
Type of base band signal interface at X/X' Test signal to be applied according to:
PDH Recommendation ITU-T O.151 [14] (PRBS)
SDH Recommendation ITU-T O.181 [15]
ATM Recommendation ITU-T O.191 [16]
Ethernet interface (packet data) IEEE 1802.3 [11] and IEEE 802.3 [12]
Other than the above Relevant standards which the interface refers to (see note)
NOTE: When standard interfaces are provided they shall comply with ITU-T standards or other standardized
interface declared by the supplier. However, in some applications of these radio relay systems, interface
parts may be integrated with other systems and therefore standard interfaces (X, X' reference sections) are
not available under these circumstances. In the latter case the radio system assessment shall be made
including those other equipment for properly supplying all loading conditions foreseen.
NOTE: This requirement is for assessment of equipment with integral antenna only; however also equipment
placed on the market without antennas should, in principle, when relevant in common practice, refer to
such limitations (e.g. defining the maximum associated antenna gain).
When ATPC is used as permanent feature, different Pout and/or EIRP requirements (+A and +B limits in previous
clauses) may apply to power levels delivered by the ATPC regime in both "unfaded conditions" and "full power"
(see note 2). Requirements are dependent on frequency band and are given in the relevant annexes UA to UC.
NOTE 1: For the relevant power level definitions of ATPC for ATPC operation see EN 302 217-1 [8]. For
additional clarification on ATPC operation see TR 103 103 [i.8].
NOTE 2: These ATPC regime power levels are identified as "minimum power" and "maximum available power",
respectively, in the relevant power level definitions in EN 302 217-1 [8].
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• CEPT/ERC/Recommendation 74-01 [2], giving the applicable limits in the spurious domain (see note 1).
• Recommendation ITU-R SM.1539-1 [13] and Appendix 3 of the ITU Radio Regulations [i.16], giving the
variation of the boundary between the out-of-band and spurious domains (see note 2).
NOTE 1: CEPT/ERC/Recommendation 74-01 [2] based on Recommendations ITU-R SM.329-12 [i.14] and
F.1191 [i.10] gives the applicable definitions. According to those Recommendations, provided that in
some bands there are no recommended channel arrangements, the frequency boundary where limits apply
for fixed service systems needs to be evaluated as a function of the occupied bandwidth of the emission.
NOTE 2: According to these references the boundary where the spurious domains begins, is considered to be offset
from the nominal centre frequency of the emission by ±250 % of the relevant Channel Separation (ChS),
as far as they do not exceeded 500 MHz. Beyond this value the boundary is evaluated as:
±(500 MHz + 1,5 × ChS). When a ChS is not defined (e.g. bandwidth size is left free), the actual occupied
bandwidth (i.e. the 99 % of power of the emission) is used.
The maximum allowable RF frequency tolerance from the nominal carrier frequencies, for any reason, shall not exceed
±X ppm. The values are system dependent and are given in the relevant annexes UA to UC. The supplier shall declare
the values of the nominal carrier frequencies.
In the type test the supplier shall state the guaranteed short-term part and the expected ageing part.
However, with integral antennas, it may be possible to test the antenna separately from the equipment (see note); in this
case the declaration of conformity may be composed of a declaration of conformity for the equipment and a declaration
of conformity for the antenna, done separately by the actual supplier(s), according to EN 302 217-4-2 [10].
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Requirements for specific bands are also referred in the relevant annexes UA to UC.
NOTE: CEPT/ERC/Recommendation 74-01 [2], based on Recommendations ITU-R SM.329-12 [i.14] and
F.1191 [i.10], gives the applicable definitions.
Boundary limits of environmental climatic conditions, which are part of the environmental profile may be determined
by the environmental class of the equipment according to the guidance given in clause 4.4 of EN 301 126-1 [6].
Tests defined in the present document shall be carried out at representative points within the boundary limits of the
declared operational environmental profile.
Any test, requested to generate the test report and/or declaration of conformity in order to fulfil any Conformity
assessment procedure with respect to the R&TTE Directive [1] shall be carried out:
a) For radio equipment, with respect to the same principles and procedures, for reference and extreme conditions,
set out in clause 4.4 of EN 301 126-1 [6] for climatic conditions and in table 1 of EN 301 126-1 [6] and
clauses 5.2 and 5.3 of the present document for power supply conditions. The requirement for test at reference
or extreme conditions is set out in clauses 5.2 and 5.3 of the present document according to the principles for
similar requirements in EN 301 126-1 [6].
b) For integral DFRS antennas (directional phenomena of clause 4.4 of the present document), at reference
environmental conditions of the test field according to clause 4.1 of EN 301 126-3-1 [7].
The test report shall be produced according to the procedure described in article 10 of the R&TTE Directive [1].
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Interpretation of the results recorded in a test report of the measurements described in the present document shall be as
follows:
• For the purposes of test, the limits in the present document are based on the "shared risk" of measurement
uncertainty, e.g. if a measurement meets the requirements of the present document, even if it is within the
calculated measurement uncertainties, it shall be deemed compliant with the measurement parameter.
• If it fails to meet the requirements of a standard, even within measurement uncertainty, it is deemed to be not
compliant with the measurement parameter.
Measurement uncertainty calculations should be based on the latest available ETSI guidelines (e.g. TR 100 028 [i.18]).
In conclusion:
• the measured value related to the corresponding limit will be used to decide whether an equipment meets the
requirements of the present document;
• the value of the measurement uncertainty for the measurement of each parameter shall be included in the test
report.
An adaptor at point D or D' to IEC standard flange shall be made available by the supplier for transmit power,
RF-spectrum and spurious emission measurements.
Table 2 indicates the different clauses applicable, for a given parameter, to the requirement, the test clause in the present
document and the corresponding test method in the base test document EN 301 126-1 [6].
Clause Parameter EN 301 126-1 [6] Climatic Channels to Other specific conditions
reference clause conditions be tested
for the test (note 1) (note 4)
methods Ref Extreme B = Bottom
M = Middle
T = Top
5.3.1.1 Transmitter power 5.2.1 X X BMT See note 3
5.3.1.2 Equivalent 6.3 of X X BMT See note 2
Isotropically Radiated EN 301 126-3-1 [7]
Power (EIRP) and
EIRP density mask
5.3.1.3 Transmitter power 5.2.1 X X BMT See note 3
tolerance
5.3.1.4 ATPC 5.2.3 X M
5.3.2 RF spectrum mask 5.2.6 X X BMT See note 3
5.3.3 Spurious emissions 5.2.9 X BMT The tests shall be carried out
with ATPC, if any, set to
maximum available power
and RTPC, if any, set at
minimum attenuation.
Actual test shall be limited to
the practical frequency range
set out by recommends 3 of
ERC/Recommendation
74-01 [2]
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Clause Parameter EN 301 126-1 [6] Climatic Channels to Other specific conditions
reference clause conditions be tested
for the test (note 1) (note 4)
methods Ref Extreme B = Bottom
M = Middle
T = Top
5.3.4 Radio frequency 5.2.5 X X BMT See note 3
tolerance
NOTE 1: This refers to climatic conditions only; for other environmental and power supply conditions, please refer to
EN 301 126-1 [6] which provides, for testing some parameters, combined variations also of the power supply
source, see table 1 of EN 301 126-1 [6]; however, DC regulators on all the DC sources actually used for carrier
generation are commonly integral to the radio equipment. When this is the case, such additional tests are
considered redundant and not necessary to assess the compliance to the essential requirements of article 3.2
of the R&TTE Directive [1]. This will not imply any reduction to the supplier responsibility related to the
conformance declaration, which, in any case, is valid for the whole declared environmental profile.
NOTE 2: For equipment with integral antennas, the essential transmitter test suite clauses include the EIRP and antenna
parameters, test clauses and conditions contained in table 3 and clause 5.3.1.2.
NOTE 3: This clause requires, at extremes of temperature, testing also at extremes of voltage (see note 1).
NOTE 4: Annex B provides more detailed information on channels to be tested, depending on the type of equipment.
The tests, carried out to generate the test report and/or declaration of conformity in order to fulfil any conformity
assessment procedure foreseen by the R&TTE Directive [1], shall be carried out at reference and extreme climatic
conditions.
For continuous signals the average power shall be measured. For burst type signals (e.g. TDD) the average power
during the signal burst shall be measured.
5.3.1.2 Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) and EIRP density mask
For equipment with integral antenna, the clause that provides the test methods for the EIRP and/or EIRP density mask is
derived from the measurement in clause 6.3 of EN 301 126-3-1 [7].
5.3.1.4 ATPC
The correct operation of the ATPC function (according to the supplier's declaration) shall be tested according to the test
method described in clause 5.2.3 of EN 301 126-1 [6]. The test shall be carried out at reference climatic conditions.
Other TX and RX testing shall be carried out with transmitter power level corresponding to:
• when ATPC is used as permanent feature for enhancing the maximum EIRP/Pout limits provided in the
relevant annexes UA through UC, EIRP and Pout requirements will be tested with ATPC set to both maximum
unfaded and full power levels as declared by the manufacturer (see note).
NOTE: In general, these power levels are intended as the specific value of "minimum power" and "maximum
available power", respectively, selected by the manufacturer among a possible wider flexibility range of
the equipment. It is reminded that, in this case, the user should not be able to autonomously increase those
levels.
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The tests, requested to generate the test report and/or declaration of conformity in order to fulfil any conformity
assessment procedure foreseen by the R&TTE Directive [1], shall be carried out at reference and extreme climatic
conditions.
If any, the recommended spectrum analyser settings are given in the relevant annexes UA to UC.
As a general guideline, the resolution bandwidths (e.g. measured at the -3 dB points of the final IF filter) of the
spectrum analyser should be equal to the reference bandwidths as given in the e.i.r.p. or power density mask
requirement. To improve measurement accuracy, sensitivity and efficiency, the resolution bandwidth can be different
from the reference bandwidth. For instance, narrower resolution bandwidth is sometimes necessary for emissions close
to the centre frequency. When the resolution bandwidth is smaller than the reference bandwidth, the result should be
integrated over the reference bandwidth. When the resolution bandwidth is greater than the reference bandwidth, the
result for broadband spurious domain emissions should be normalized to the bandwidth ratio. For discrete
(narrow-band) signals, normalization is not applicable.
The tests shall be carried out with ATPC, if any, set to maximum available power and RTPC, if any, set at minimum
attenuation; actual test shall be limited to the practical frequency ranges foreseen by recommend 3 of
CEPT/ERC/Recommendation 74-01 [2]. The test shall be carried out at reference climatic conditions.
The tests shall be carried out at reference and extreme climatic conditions.
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Receiving phenomena tests are considered only without the option of space diversity. However, in case of diversity
applications, they do apply separately to any receiver.
Climatic Channels
conditions to be tested
EN 301 126-1 [6]
(see notes 1 and 2) (see note 3)
Clause Parameter reference clause for Other specific conditions
B = Bottom
the test methods
Ref Extreme M = Medium
T = Top
Actual test shall be limited to the
Spurious practical frequency range
5.4.1 5.3.2 X BMT
emissions foreseen by recommends 3 of
ERC/Recommendation 74-01 [2]
NOTE 1: This table refers to climatic conditions only; for other environmental and power supply conditions, please refer
to EN 301 126-1 [6].
NOTE 2: All receiver test suites clauses are performed at nominal voltage only.
NOTE 3: Annex B provides more detailed information on channels to be tested, depending on the type of equipment.
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Annex A (normative):
HS Requirements and conformance Test specifications
Table (HS-RTT)
The HS Requirements and conformance Test specifications Table (HS-RTT) in table A.1 serves a number of purposes,
as follows:
• it provides a statement of all the requirements in words and by cross reference to (a) specific clause(s) in the
present document or to (a) specific clause(s) in (a) specific referenced document(s);
• it provides a statement of all the test procedures corresponding to those requirements by cross reference to (a)
specific clause(s) in the present document or to (a) specific clause(s) in (a) specific referenced document(s);
- Conditional: meaning that the requirement is dependent on the manufacturer having chosen to support
optional functionality defined within the schedule.
• in the case of Conditional requirements, it associates the requirement with the particular optional service or
functionality;
- Essential: meaning that it is included with the Essential Radio Test Suite and therefore the requirement
shall be demonstrated to be met in accordance with the referenced procedures;
- Other: meaning that the test procedure is illustrative but other means of demonstrating compliance with
the requirement are permitted.
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Key to columns:
Requirement:
No A unique identifier for one row of the table which may be used to identify a requirement or
its test specification.
Clause Number Identification of clause(s) defining the requirement in the present document unless another
document is referenced explicitly.
Requirement Conditionality:
Condition Explains the conditions when the requirement shall or shall not be applicable for a
requirement which is classified "conditional".
Test Specification:
E/O Indicates whether the test specification forms part of the Essential Radio Test Suite (E) or
whether it is one of the Other Test Suite (O).
NOTE: All tests whether "E" or "O" are relevant to the requirements. Rows designated "E" collectively make up
the Essential Radio Test Suite; those designated "O" make up the Other Test Suite; for those designated
"X" there is no test specified corresponding to the requirement. The completion of all tests classified "E"
as specified with satisfactory outcomes is a necessary condition for a presumption of conformity.
Compliance with requirements associated with tests classified "O" or "X" is a necessary condition for
presumption of conformity, although conformance with the requirement may be claimed by an equivalent
test or by manufacturer's assertion supported by appropriate entries in the technical construction file.
Clause Number Identification of clause(s) defining the test specification in the present document unless
another document is referenced explicitly. Where no test is specified (that is, where the
previous field is "X") this field remains blank.
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Annex B (normative):
Wide radio-frequency band covering units and multirate
equipment specification and tests
The equipment shall comply with all the requirements of the present document at any possible operating frequency.
The tests, carried out to generate the test report and/or declaration of conformity, required to fulfil any Conformity
assessment procedure foreseen by the R&TTE Directive [1], shall be carried out in the following way:
1) in the case of equipments intended for single channel operation, the test report shall be produced for one radio
frequency channel arbitrarily chosen by the supplier (see figure B.1);
2) in the case of equipments intended for covering operating frequency sub-ranges (i.e. a number of
pre-selectable channels within a given channel arrangement or a portion of a frequency band, covered without
changing any hardware e.g. duplex filters), it is considered enough that one frequency sub-range is subject of
testing. The test report shall be produced for the lowest (B, bottom), intermediate (M, median) and highest
(T, top) possible radio frequency channel within that operating frequency range (see figure B.2);
3) it is not required that all the tests, required for the test report, are done on the same sample of equipment and at
the same time; provided that the test report includes all the tests required by the present document, each test
may be made on different samples of the same equipment, at different channel frequencies or frequency ranges
and in different times (see note).
NOTE: In principle, all tests are carried out on the same equipment during a single test session. However, it is
permitted to have different test sessions and equipment under test to allow for unpredictable events
(e.g. equipment or test instrument failure during the test session that is not immediately repairable), and
for any additional tests required by a future revision of the present document. This allowance is not
intended as a means to circumvent failed tests without corrective actions.
When applicable also the following additional provisions apply to the production of the test report:
• in the case of equipments covering a radio frequency channel arrangement with more than one operating
frequency range, the test report shall be produced for one of the operating frequency ranges arbitrarily chosen
by the supplier, using the above procedures for equipments intended for single channel operation or for
covering an operating frequency range (see figure B.1 or B.2);
• in the case of equipments designed to cover, with the same requirements under the same ETSI standard, a
number of fully or partially overlapping recommended and/or national radio frequency channel arrangements,
similarly established across contiguous radio frequency bands allocated to Fixed Service, the test report shall
be produced for one radio frequency channel arrangements arbitrarily chosen by the supplier, using the above
procedures for equipments intended for single channel operation or for covering an operating frequency range
(see figures B.1 and B.2).
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polarizations
1 2 3 4 N 1' 2' 3' 4' N'
V(H)
CEPT (or ITU-R) Channel Arrangement (Band A) CEPT (or ITU-R) Channel Arrangement (Band B)
Equipment covering a
full band in a single
operating frequency range
Equipment covering a
sub-band in a single
operating frequency range
Central(M)
Low(B) High(T)
Equipment covering a
sub-band with multiple
operating frequency ranges
CEPT (or ITU-R) Channel Arrangement (Band A) CEPT (or ITU-R) Channel Arrangement (Band B)
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In the latter case, within a certain CS, the payload and modulation presettings may offer static operation over different
payload/modulation (preset-mode systems, see note).
For preset-mode systems the equipment shall comply with all the requirements of the present document at any possible
combination of operating payload, modulation and codes declared.
The tests, carried out to generate the test report and/or declaration of conformity, required to fulfil any Conformity
assessment procedure with respect to the R&TTE Directive [1], shall be carried out for transmitting phenomena
(see clause 4.3) at any possible bit rate and modulation format, while RF channel selection (see clause 4.2) and
receiving phenomena (see clause 4.4) shall be tested only at the lowest and the highest bit rate for any modulation
format.
Mixed-mode (see note) and bandwidth adaptive (see note) systems provisions are specifically detailed, when relevant, in
the appropriate places of the present document.
NOTE: Single-mode, multirate, preset-mode, mixed-mode and bandwidth adaptive systems are defined in
EN 302 217-1 [8].
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Annex C:
Void
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Annex D (informative):
Bibliography
• ETSI EN 302 217-4-1: "Fixed Radio Systems; Characteristics and requirements for point-to-point equipment
and antennas; Part 4-1: System-dependent requirements for antennas".
• Recommendation ITU-R P.530: "Propagation data and prediction methods required for the design of terrestrial
line-of-sight systems".
• Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the
harmonization of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain
voltage limits.
• Directive 2004/108/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2004 on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and repealing
Directive 89/336/EEC.
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Annex UA (normative):
Frequency band around 58 GHz
UA.0 Introduction
The letter U placed ahead of the annex letter distinguishes from the Fixed Radio Systems used in bands where
conventional link-by-link coordination is generally used and presented in the annexes of EN 302 217-2-1 [i.6] and
EN 302 217-2-2 [9].
• UA.1 Radio systems for the transmission of digital signals operating at around 58 GHz, which do not
require co-ordinated frequency planning.
• UA.2 Radio systems for the transmission of analogue video signals operating at around 58 GHz, which
do not require co-ordinated frequency planning.
NOTE: In the frequency band 57 GHz to 59 GHz equipment characteristics referred in annex UBa may also
apply. The manufacturer may select the more appropriate according to the actual system and application
foreseen.
The frequency band is from 57 GHz to 59 GHz intended as the lower portion of the frequency range reported in
CEPT/ECC/Recommendation (09)01 [4] (see note) or in annex 2 of Recommendation ITU-R F.1497 [i.11].
NOTE: CEPT/ERC/Recommendation 12-09 [i.17] (presently withdrawn) regulated this band until year 2008. The
successful co-existence of Type A and Type B equipment may require the regulator to define exclusive
spectrum for each equipment Class (see annex UD). Neither CEPT/ERC/Recommendation 12-09 [i.17]
nor ECC/Recommendation (09)01 [4] refer to band segmentation for this purpose, therefore it might be
regulated at national level only.
Other national or future ITU-R or CEPT/ECC recommendations set around the rough boundary of present ITU-R or
CEPT/ECC recommendations are considered applicable to systems assessed against the present document, provided
that they use the same channel separation referred in clause UA.1.1.2 without frequency co-ordinated deployment.
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UA.1.2 Transmitter
UA.1.2.1 Transmitter power
Transmitter maximum mean output power limit (clause 4.3.1.1):
• A = -20 dBW.
• B = +25 dBW.
UA.1.2.4.1 Limits
The spectrum mask for 100 MHz radio channels is shown in figure UA.1 and for 50 MHz channels in figure UA.2 as
absolute power density in a required reference bandwidth.
The spectral power density masks do not include frequency tolerance and is referred to the actual carrier centre
frequency and to reference point C' of figure 1 in EN 302 217-1 [8].
Power Spectral
Density
(dBW/MHz)
- 80
Figure UA.1: Limits of spectral power density for 100 MHz radio channels
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Power
Spectral -60
Density
(dBW/MHz)
-80
0 25 45 125
Frequency from actual
transmitter center carrier (MHz)
Figure UA.2: Limits of spectral power density for 50 MHz radio channels
As a general guideline, the resolution bandwidths (e.g. measured at the -3 dB points of the final IF filter) of the
spectrum analyser should be equal to the reference bandwidths as given in the e.i.r.p. power density mask requirement.
To improve measurement accuracy, sensitivity and efficiency, the resolution bandwidth can be different from the
reference bandwidth. For instance, narrower resolution bandwidth is sometimes necessary for emissions close to the
centre frequency. When the resolution bandwidth is smaller than the reference bandwidth, the result should be
integrated over the reference bandwidth. When the resolution bandwidth is greater than the reference bandwidth, the
result for broadband spurious domain emissions should be normalized to the bandwidth ratio. For discrete
(narrow-band) signals, normalization is not applicable.
• ±X = ±50 ppm
• C = -81 dBm
UA.1.3 Receiver
Clause 4.4.1 shall apply.
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UA.2.2 Transmitter
UA.2.2.1 Transmitter power
Transmitter maximum mean output power limit (clause 4.3.1.1):
• A = -20 dBW.
• B = +25 dBW.
• ±X = ±200 ppm.
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Annex UB (normative):
Frequency band 64 GHz to 66 GHz
UB.0 Introduction
The letter U placed ahead of the annex letter distinguishes from the Fixed Radio Systems used in bands where
conventional link-by-link coordination is generally used and presented in the annexes of EN 302 217-2-1 [i.6] and
EN 302 217-2-2 [9].
In this frequency band only Type B equipment (i.e. without mandatory RF channel-free automatic selection, see
clause 1) is considered.
The frequency arrangement derived from the recommendation ECC/Recommendation (05)02 [3] has some effect on the
requirements to the radio equipment; therefore, in this frequency band, two different categories of equipment are
defined. For both categories the appropriate parameters as transmitter characteristics and receiver requirements are
described separately, when appropriate, in the various clauses of the present annex.
Category 1:
Equipment for flexible usage of spectrum (according to ECC/Recommendation (05)02 [3]) where no channel or block
arrangement is to be complied with. The used transmitter bandwidth is referred to the occupied bandwidth as defined
within the present document. The present document provides category 1 differentiated requirements only for equipment
of spectral efficiency classes 1 and 2 as defined in EN 302 217-2-2 [9].
NOTE 1: Administrations might require specific measures to avoid interference (e.g. listen-before talk).
Category 2:
Equipment suitable also for fixed frequency arrangements (according annex 3 of ECC/Recommendation (05)02 [3])
where a single or a number of contiguous frequency slots of 30 MHz or 50 MHz size are assigned/notified to form a
channel or a block. Category 2 conformance automatically implies conformance also to category 1 requirements.
Equipment may cover both categories provided that, for each characteristic, they met the more stringent requirement.
NOTE 2: In the frequency band 64 GHz to 66 GHz equipment characteristics referred in annex UBa may also
apply. The manufacturer may select the more appropriate according to the actual system and application
foreseen.
The frequency band is from 64 GHz to 66 GHz as reported in ECC/Recommendation (05)02 [3].
Other national or future ITU-R or ECC/Recommendations set around the rough boundary of present ITU-R or
CEPT/ERC/ECC/Recommendations are considered applicable to systems assessed against the present document,
provided that they give band usage without frequency co-ordinated deployment or using simplified co-ordination
procedure similar to that referred in ECC/Recommendation (05)02 [3].
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• ChS = n × 30 MHz; multiple of basic frequency slots with n = [1..33] (FDD case) or n = [1..66] (TDD case).
• ChS = n × 50 MHz; multiple of basic frequency slots with n = [1..19] (FDD case) or n = [1..38] (TDD case).
• Block assignment (i.e. more than one system can be arranged in the assigned block), see note.
NOTE: Blocks made by aggregating a number of 30 MHz or 50 MHz basic frequency slots; it is assumed that, in
block assignment, inter-block coexistence rules are part of the licensing process.
The minimum spectral efficiency for each class of equipment is indicated in table UB.1.
Spectral efficiency is the ratio between the peak gross bit rate and the occupied bandwidth (for category 1 systems) or
the nominal channel bandwidth (for category 2 systems).
The supplier shall declare the spectral efficiency and occupancy in term of the occupied bandwidth (for category 1
systems) or the nominal channel bandwidth (for category 2 systems). In case of "preset-mode" systems (see definition in
EN 302 217-1 [8]) the bandwidths of all options, obtained through permanent preset, shall be declared and the relevant
spectrum masks shall be complied with, for all options.
NOTE: "Mixed-mode" systems (see definition in EN 302 217-1 [8]) do not need specific provision because only
one emission mask is provided for all modes.
The nominal channel bandwidth shall be coherent with the occupied bandwidth, as defined in Radio Regulations [i.16]
and, for Fixed Service systems in Recommendation ITU-R F.1191 [i.10]; the nominal channel bandwidth, in terms of
n × 30 MHz or n × 50 MHz slots, shall be the size of the closest slots aggregation wider than the actual occupied
bandwidth.
In case of "bandwidth adaptive" systems (see definition in EN 302 217-1 [8]), where the system capacity may be
dynamically changed by means of bandwidth reduction during adverse propagation conditions, the nominal channel
bandwidth should be defined as that of the maximum bandwidth used in clear-air propagation conditions.
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UB.2 Transmitter
Further emission limitations, in terms of EIRP and/or Pout and/or antenna gain, might be present on a national basis.
However, in order of safeguarding a fair and efficient use of the spectrum, maximum Pout and EIRP emissions (A and
B limits referred in clauses 4.3.1.1 and 4.3.1.2) of equipment in the scope of the present document shall be limited as in
following clauses as function of the antenna gain (Gant).
1a) EIRP limit (dBm) ≤ +85 (Radio Regulation Art 21) for Gant ≥ 50 dBi.
≤ +85 - 2 × (50 - Gant) for 50 dBi > Gant ≥ 30 dBi.
The above limitations automatically imply (see figure UB.1) also a limit to the maximum Pout:
For equipment offering external antenna connectors the above limitation should be translated in terms of range
of antenna gain that the manufacturer shall state for the use with the equipment (see note) for not exceeding
the above EIRP limitations, i.e.:
NOTE: It is assumed that the above information on antenna gain range is supplied in the user documentation.
The above limitations are visually represented in figures UB.1 and UB.2.
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Equipment implementing ATPC as a permanent feature, linearly activated by the drop of RSL in the corresponding far
end receiver, should respect the following limitations:
The above limitations automatically imply (see figure UB.1) also a limit to the maximum Pout in full power
ATPC regime:
For equipment offering external antenna connectors the above limitation should be translated in terms of range
of antenna gain that the manufacturer shall state for the use with the equipment (see note) for not exceeding
the above EIRP limitations, i.e.:
NOTE: It is assumed that the above information on antenna gain range, function of the actual Pout delivered by
the equipment, is supplied in the user documentation. In addition, it should be considered that the Pout
limits are generic absolute maximum, but, when coupled with actual antenna within minimum/maximum
Gant range described in formulas 1bATPC and 2bATPC, this implies that the limitations expressed in
formula 3a (clause UB.2.1.1) for the Pout in unfaded conditions and in formula 3aATPC (present clause)
for the Pout in ATPC regime are also satisfied.
The above limitations are visually represented in figures UB.1 and UB.2.
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90 70
Max EIRP
(Note)
Max EIRP
80 60 (ATPC regime)
Max Pout
(Note)
)m 70 50 Max Pout
Bd( (ATPC regime)
PIR
E 60
mu 40
mix
a )m
M 50 30 Bd(
tu
oP
mu
40 20 imx
a
M
30 10
28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56
Antenna Gain (dBi)
NOTE: For equipment with permanent ATPC feature, these are intended the maximum Pout and EIRP delivered
by the ATPC regime in unfaded conditions.
80
75
70
65 Minimum Gain
35
30
25
20
8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36
Maximum Pout (dBm)
NOTE: For equipment with permanent ATPC feature, the minimum gain is intended evaluated with the maximum
Pout delivered by the ATPC regime in unfaded condition, while the maximum gain is intended evaluated
with the maximum Pout in full power ATPC regime (see example).
EXAMPLE: A system with permanent ATPC operating between +20 dBm (ATPC regime in unfaded
condition) and +30 dBm (full power ATPC regime) may be connected to any antenna with
35 ≤ Gant (dBi) ≤ 55.
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It should be noted that testing EIRP requirements is possible for assessing equipment with integral antenna only;
equipment placed on the market without antennas shall meet an output power density mask derived from the EIRP
density mask of figure UB.3 reduced by the maximum associated antenna gain (including tolerances) declared by the
manufacturer.
40
30
20
10
-10
-20
-30
-40
0% 50% 100% 150% 250% or
150% + 500 MHz
Frequency offset from centre frequency relative to occupied bandwidth (for Category 1 equipment) or
relative to the channel bandwidth (for Category 2 equipment)
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NOTE: The present document considers that maximum EIRP density is generally set by administrations in order
to define Power Flux Density (PFD) levels as a co-ordination trigger between different geographical areas
or for cross-border agreements. However, an estimation of the possible maximum limits, based on
currently available technology, and which already takes into account an allowance for the future
development of higher power transmitters, may be as follows:
- Maximum power spectral density at antenna port: +15 dBm/MHz.
- Maximum antenna gain: +45 dBi.
However, out-of-band emissions (i.e. those exceeding the ± 50 % abscissa in figure UB.3) of systems operating close to
the 64 GHz to 66 GHz band edges, may still fall outside the band edges. Consequently, the EIRP spectral density falling
outside of the 64 GHz to 66 GHz band edges shall be further limited to a maximum of:
• -20 dBW/MHz.
NOTE: It is assumed that the above limitation implies the inclusion in the user documentation of specific
instructions on how to meet the requirement (e.g. minimum distance of the carrier from the band edges
and/or maximum EIRP, etc.)
This shall not be intended as a relaxation of either the emission mask of figure UB.3 or of the emissions in the spurious
domain of clause UB.2.4.
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UB.3 Receiver
Clause 4.4.1 shall apply.
NOTE: Whenever, in accordance with ECC/Recommendation (05)02 [3], simplified spectrum co-ordination is
foreseen, receiver parameters may help the co-ordination process (see annex UE).
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UBa.0 Introduction
The letter U placed ahead of the annex letter distinguishes from the Fixed Radio Systems used in bands where
conventional link-by-link coordination is generally used and presented in the annexes of EN 302 217-2-1 [i.6] and
EN 302 217-2-2 [9].
Systems covered by this annex are only Type B equipment (i.e. without mandatory RF channel-free automatic selection,
see clause 1) (see note 1).
NOTE 1: Type A systems operating in 57 GHz to 59 GHz band are covered in annexes UA and UD.
The frequency arrangement derived from the ECC/Recommendation (05)02 [3] and ECC/Recommendation (09)01 [4]
has some effect on the requirements to the radio equipment; therefore, in this frequency band, two different categories
of equipment are defined.
Category 1:
Equipment for flexible usage of spectrum (according ECC/Recommendation (05)02 [3] and ECC/Recommendation
(09)01 [4]) where no channel or block arrangement is to be complied with. The declared transmitter bandwidth is
referred to the nominal bandwidth as defined within the present document.
NOTE 2: Administrations might require specific measures to avoid interference (e.g. listen-before talk).
Category 2:
Equipment suitable also for fixed frequency arrangements (according annex 3 of ECC/Recommendation (05)02 [3] and
ECC/Recommendation (09)01 [4]) where a single or a number of contiguous frequency slots of 50 MHz size are
assigned to form a channel or a block. Category 2 conformance automatically implies conformance also to category 1
requirements.
Equipment may cover both categories provided that, for each characteristic, they met the more stringent requirement.
NOTE 3: In the frequency bands 57 GHz to 59 GHz and 64 GHz to 66 GHz equipment characteristics referred in
annexes UA and UB, respectively, may also apply. The manufacturer may select the more appropriate
according to the actual system and application foreseen.
The frequency band is the combination of the 57 GHz to 64 GHz band as reported in ECC/Recommendation (09)01 [4]
and of the 64 GHz to 66 GHz band as reported in ECC/Recommendation (05)02 [3] (see note).
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NOTE: Even if the above ECC Recommendations, provides a continuous frequency raster from 57 GHz to
66 GHz, the actual frequency range(s) available for fixed links applications might be reduced on national
basis.
Other national or future ITU-R or ECC/Recommendations set around the rough boundary of present ITU-R or
ECC/Recommendations are considered applicable to systems assessed against the present document, provided that they
give band usage without frequency co-ordinated deployment or using simplified co-ordination procedure similar to that
referred in ECC/Recommendation (05)02 [3].
• Channel Selection = n × 50 MHz; multiple of basic frequency slots with n = [1..50]. Thus the maximum
channel bandwidth is limited to 2,5 GHz.
The supplier shall declare the nominal bandwidth (for category 1 systems) or the nominal channel bandwidth (for
category 2 systems), in terms of n × 50 MHz slots, in order to define the actual corresponding spectral efficiency (see
clause UBa.2.3) and the RF spectrum mask (see clause UBa.2.3).
The nominal bandwidth or the nominal channel bandwidth of equipment in the scope of the present document is limited
to a maximum of 2 500 MHz.
In case of "preset-mode" systems the nominal bandwidth or the nominal channel bandwidth of all options, obtained
through permanent preset, shall be declared and the relevant spectrum masks shall be complied with, for all options.
"Mixed-mode" systems shall refer to the emission mask derived from the nominal bandwidth or the nominal channel
bandwidth for the spectral efficiency class of the declared reference-mode provided by the system.
In case of "bandwidth adaptive", where the system capacity may be dynamically changed by mean of bandwidth
reduction during adverse propagation conditions, the nominal bandwidth or the nominal channel bandwidth should be
defined from the maximum bandwidth used in clear-air propagation conditions.
NOTE: "Nominal bandwidth", "Nominal channel bandwidth" as well as "Preset-mode", "Mixed-mode" and
"Bandwidth adaptive" systems are defined in EN 302 217-1 [8].
The minimum spectral efficiency for each class of equipment is indicated in table UBa.1.
Spectral efficiency is the ratio between the peak gross bit rate and the nominal bandwidth (for category 1 systems) or
the nominal channel bandwidth (for category 2 systems).
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UBa.2 Transmitter
In addition, in order of safeguarding a fair and efficient use of the spectrum, maximum Pout and EIRP emissions (A and
B limits referred in clauses 4.3.1.1 and 4.3.1.2) of equipment in the scope of the present document shall be limited as in
following clauses as function of the antenna gain (Gant).
The above limitations automatically imply (see figure UBa.1) also a limit to the maximum Pout:
For equipment offering external antenna connectors the above limitation should be translated in terms of
maximum output power and range of antenna gain that the manufacturer shall state (see note) for the use with
the equipment for not exceeding the above EIRP limitations, i.e.:
NOTE: It is assumed that the above information on antenna gain range is supplied in the user documentation.
The above limitations are visually represented in figures UBa.1 and UBa.2.
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Equipment implementing ATPC as a permanent feature, linearly activated by the drop of RSL in the corresponding far
end receiver, should respect the following limitations:
The above limitations automatically imply (see figure UBa.1) also a limit to the maximum Pout in full power
ATPC regime:
For equipment offering external antenna connectors the above limitation should be translated in terms of range
of antenna gain that the manufacturer shall state for the use with the equipment (see note) for not exceeding
the above EIRP limitations, i.e.:
NOTE: It is assumed that the above information on antenna gain range, function of the actual Pout delivered by
the equipment, is supplied in the user documentation. In addition, it should be considered that the Pout
limits are generic absolute maximum, but, when coupled with actual antenna within minimum/maximum
Gant range described in formulas 3bATPC and 4bATPC, this implies that are also satisfied the limitations
expressed in formula 4a (clause UBa.2.1.1) for the Pout in unfaded conditions and in formula 4aATPC
(present clause) for the Pout in ATPC regime.
The above limitations are visually represented in figures UBa.1 and UBa.2.
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60 40
Max EIRP
(Note)
55 35
Max EIRP
(ATPC regime)
50 30
Max Pout
(Note)
)m 45 25
Bd(
Max Pout
(ATPC regime)
PRI
E
40 20
mu
mix 35 15
a )m
M B(d
tu
30 10
oP
25 5
mu
mix
a
20 0
M
15 -5
28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50
NOTE: For equipment with permanent ATPC feature, these are intended the maximum Pout and EIRP delivered
by the ATPC regime in unfaded conditions.
Figure UBa.1: Graphical relationship among EIRP limitation, antenna gain and output power
70
65
60
Minimum Gain
55
)i
Bd Maximum Gain
( 50
ina
G
an 45
ne
tn
A 40
35
30
25
20
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
Maximum Pout (dBm)
NOTE: For equipment with permanent ATPC feature, the minimum gain is intended evaluated with the maximum
Pout delivered by the ATPC regime in unfaded condition, while the maximum gain is intended evaluated
with the maximum Pout in full power ATPC regime (see example).
Figure UBa.2: Graphical relationship between actual output power and possible range of antenna
gain for matching the EIRP limits (applicable to equipment with external antenna connector)
EXAMPLE: A system with permanent ATPC operating between +0 dBm (ATPC regime in unfaded condition)
and +10 dBm (full power ATPC regime) may be connected to any antenna with
30 ≤ Gant (dBi) ≤ 45.
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Being a relative mask, it can be intended either an EIRP density mask (e.g. for equipment with integral antennas) or an
output power density mask (e.g. equipment that can be separated from the antenna).
NOTE 1: The masks in figure UBa.3 are generic, in case the actual emission of equipment is significantly tighter it
might be required that the manufacturer or person responsible for placing the apparatus on the market
provides the actual transmit mask characteristics met by the equipment. Also, in order to assist
administrations and operators in the planning of networks, where appropriate, the duplex arrangement
(Go/Return separation) should also be provided.
The 0 dB reference is relative to the highest power density within the nominal bandwidth, disregarding possible CW
contents related to residual of the carrier.
NOTE 2: During normal operation of bandwidth adaptive systems it is assumed that the 0 dB reference point allows
dynamic shifts of the absolute spectral density based on changes in operating bandwidth.
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-25
-35
-45
-55
0 50% 100% 150% 250% or
150%+500 MHz
Frequency offset from centre frequency
relative to nominal bandwidth (for Category 1 equipment) or
relative to the nominal channel bandwidth (for Category 2 equipment)
Spectral efficiency Classes 1÷3 Spectral efficiency Classes 4L, 4H Spectral efficiency Classes 5L, 5H
Offset (%) Relative Offset (%) Relative Offset (%) Relative
(see note 1) power density (see note 1) power density (see note 1) power density
(dB/MHz) (dB/MHz) (dB/MHz)
0 0 0 0 0 0
45 0 45 0 45 0
85 -23 95 -30 90 -35
110 -23 150 -40 146 -40
250 or 250 or
150 -40 150 + 500 MHz -45 150 + 500 MHz -45
(see note 2) (see note 2)
250 or
150 + 500 MHz -40
(see note 2)
NOTE 1: According the definition of nominal bandwidth and nominal channel bandwidth in clause UBa.1.3.
NOTE 2: The 250 % value applies only for nominal bandwidth and nominal channel bandwidth ≤ 500 MHz; the other
value for nominal bandwidth and nominal channel bandwidth > 500 MHz; see Recommendation ITU-R
SM.1539-1 [13].
However, out-of-band emissions (i.e. those exceeding the ±50 % abscissa in figure UBa.3) of systems operating close to
the 57 GHz to 66 GHz band edges, may still fall outside the band edges. Consequently, the EIRP spectral density falling
outside of the 57 GHz to 66 GHz band edges shall be further limited to a maximum of:
• +10 dBm/MHz.
NOTE: It is assumed that the above limitation implies the inclusion in the user documentation of specific
instructions on how to meet the requirement (e.g. minimum distance of the carrier from the band edges
and/or maximum EIRP, etc.).
This shall not be intended as a relaxation of either the emission mask of figure UBa.3 or of the emissions in the spurious
domain of clause UBa.2.4.
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• ±X = ±150 ppm; or
UBa.3 Receiver
Clause 4.4.1 shall apply.
NOTE: Whenever, in accordance with ECC/Recommendation (05)02 [3] and ECC/Recommendation (09)01 [4],
simplified spectrum co-ordination is foreseen, receiver parameters may help the co-ordination process
(see annex UE).
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Annex UC (normative):
Frequency bands 71 GHz to 76 GHz and 81 GHz to 86 GHz
UC.0 Introduction
The letter U placed ahead of the annex letter distinguishes from the Fixed Radio Systems used in bands where
conventional link-by-link coordination is generally used and presented in the annexes of EN 302 217-2-1 [i.6] and
EN 302 217-2-2 [9].
However, in this frequency band, ECC/Recommendation (05)07 [5] recognizes that, due to the negligible Oxygen
absorption attenuation, the conventional link-by-link coordination may be profitably applied improving the spectrum
usage. Therefore, two Category of equipment have been defined with respect to the characteristics related to article 3.2
of the R&TTE Directive [1] have been defined as follows:
• Category 1 equipment applicable when no or simplified coordination is used (see scope in clause 1 of the
present document); their applicable set of characteristics is specified in the present annex UC. Both FDD and
TDD systems are covered in this annex.
• Category 2 equipment applicable only to FDD systems, when conventional link-by-link coordination based on
the channel arrangements defined in ECC/Recommendation (05)07 [5] or Recommendation ITU-R
F.2006 [i.12] is used; they shall be subject also to additional equipment characteristics specified in
EN 302 217-2-2 [9] for this frequency band. When requirements in present annex UC and those in
EN 302 217-2-2 [9] lead to different limits, the more stringent apply.
NOTE: It is expected that, from the point of view of the Declaration of Conformity to the R&TTE Directive [1],
Category 2 equipment will declare conformity to both EN 302 217-3 (the present document) and
EN 302 217-2-2 [9].
In this frequency band only Type B equipment (i.e. without mandatory RF channel-free automatic selection, see
clause 1) is considered.
The recommendation provides for administrations wishing to assign duplex channels, the use of the bands 71 GHz to
76 GHz and 81 GHz to 86 GHz as paired bands, or as a separate single bands containing internal duplex separation.
Other national or future ITU-R or ECC/Recommendations set around the rough boundary of present ITU-R or
ECC/Recommendations are considered applicable to systems assessed against the present document, provided that they
give band usage with simplified frequency co-ordinated deployment similar to that referred in ECC/Recommendation
(05)07 [5].
a) TDD or FDD channels of n × 250 MHz width or sub-channels of 62,5 MHz and 125 MHz (TDD: n = [1..19];
FDD: n = [1..9]) in the band 71 GHz to 76 GHz or 81 GHz to 86 GHz.
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b) FDD channels of n × 250 MHz width or sub-channels of 62,5 MHz and 125 MHz (n = [1..19]) in the band
71 GHz to 76 GHz paired with 81 GHz to 86 GHz.
"Mixed-mode" systems (see definition in EN 302 217-1 [8]) shall refer to the emission mask of the declared reference-
mode provided by the system.
The nominal channel bandwidth shall be coherent with the occupied bandwidth, as defined in Radio Regulations [i.16]
and, for Fixed Service systems in Recommendation ITU-R F.1191 [i.10]; the nominal channel bandwidth, in terms of
n × 250 MHz basic channels, shall be the size of their closest aggregation wider than the actual occupied bandwidth.
This also applies for sub-channels with 62,5 MHz and 125 MHz bandwidth.
In case of "bandwidth adaptive" systems (see definition in EN 302 217-1 [8]), where the system capacity may be
dynamically changed by mean of bandwidth reduction during adverse propagation conditions, the nominal channel
bandwidth should be defined as that of the maximum bandwidth used in clear-air propagation conditions.
UC.2 Transmitter
Further emission limitations, in terms of EIRP and/or Pout and/or antenna gain, might be present on a national basis.
However, in order of safeguarding a fair and efficient use of the spectrum, maximum Pout and EIRP emissions (A and
B limits referred in clauses 4.3.1.1 and 4.3.1.2) of equipment in the scope of the present document shall be limited as in
following clauses as function of the antenna gain (Gant).
1a) EIRP limit (dBm) ≤ +85 (Radio Regulation Art 21) for Gant ≥ 55 dBi.
≤ +85 - (55 - Gant) for 55 dBi > Gant ≥ 45 dBi.
≤ +75 - 2 × (45 - Gant) for 45 dBi > Gant ≥ 38 dBi.
The above limitations automatically imply (see figure UC.1) also a limit to the maximum Pout:
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For equipment offering external antenna connectors the above limitations should be translated in terms of
range of antenna gain that the manufacturer shall state for the use with the equipment (see note) for not
exceeding the above EIRP limitations, i.e.:
NOTE: It is assumed that the above information on antenna gain range is supplied in the user documentation.
The above limitations are visually represented in figures UC.1 and UC.2.
Equipment implementing ATPC as a permanent feature, linearly activated by the drop of RSL in the corresponding far
end receiver, should respect the following limitations:
The above limitations automatically imply (see figure UC.1) also a limit to the maximum Pout in full power
ATPC regime:
For equipment offering external antenna connectors the above limitation should be translated in terms of range
of antenna gain that the manufacturer shall state for the use with the equipment (see note) for not exceeding
the above EIRP limitations, i.e.:
3bATPC) Pout (dBm) ≤ +30 (ATPC regime in unfaded conditions) (see note)
≤ +35 (full power ATPC regime) (see note).
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NOTE: It is assumed that the above information on antenna gain range, function of the actual Pout delivered by
the equipment, is supplied in the user documentation. In addition, it should be considered that the Pout
limits are generic absolute maximum, but, when coupled with actual antenna within minimum/maximum
Gant range described in formulas 1bATPC and 2bATPC, this implies that are also satisfied the limitations
expressed in formula 3a (clause UC.2.1.1) for the Pout in unfaded conditions and in formula 3aATPC
(present clause) for the Pout in ATPC regime.
The above limitations are visually represented in figures UC.1 and UC.2.
90 60
Max EIRP
(Note)
85 55 Max EIRP
(ATPC regime)
80 50 Max Pout
(Note)
)m Max Pout
Bd( 75 45 (ATPC regime)
PRI
E 70
mu 40
mix
a 65 )m
M 35
B(d
tu
60 30 oP
mu
imx
55 25 a
M
50 20
34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56
Antenna Gain (dBi)
NOTE: For equipment with permanent ATPC feature, these are intended the maximum Pout and EIRP delivered
by the ATPC regime in unfaded conditions.
Figure UC.1: Graphical relationship among EIRP limitation, antenna gain and output power
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80
75 ae
70 ra
yl
65 no Minimum Gain
(see note)
)i 60
Bd
CP
( TA Maximum Gain
ina 55 (see note)
G
an 50
ne
tn
A 45
40
35
30
25
20
8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36
Maximum Pout (dBm)
NOTE: For equipment with permanent ATPC feature, the minimum gain is intended evaluated with the maximum
Pout delivered by the ATPC regime in unfaded condition, while the maximum gain is intended evaluated
with the maximum Pout in full power ATPC regime (see example).
EXAMPLE: A system with permanent ATPC operating between +18 dBm (ATPC regime in unfaded
condition) and +32 dBm (full power ATPC regime) may be connected to any antenna with
38 ≤ Gant (dBi) ≤ 53.
However, it is recommended that the manufacturer or person responsible for placing the apparatus on the market shall
provide the actual power density transmit mask characteristics met by the equipment (see note 2). Also, in order to
assist administrations and operators in the planning of networks, where appropriate, the duplex arrangement (Go/Return
separation) should be provided.
NOTE 1: Attention is drawn to the fact that the total system power (i.e. the frequency integral of the output power
density) is subject to the maximum limit of clause UC.2.1. Therefore, the wider is the systems bandwidth,
the lower should become the in-band power density (see example 1).
EXAMPLE 1: Being the maximum no ATPC power limited to 0 dBW (no ATPC +30 dBm of clause UC.2.1), an
ideal class 2, no ATPC, rectangular emission could perfectly match the in-band limit of the mask
in figure UC.3 (i.e. the -25 dBW/MHz) only as far as its bandwidth does not exceed the value
10(25+0)/10 = 316 MHz; a 1 000 MHz bandwidth system should have at least 5 dB lower in-band
power density.
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NOTE 2: For this purpose, it should be noted that Recommendation ITU-R SM.1541-4 [i.15] provides guidance on
the "safety net" masks, intended as "generic limits, which generally constitute the least restrictive OoB
emission limits successfully used as national or regional regulations."
The mask of figure UC.3 is inclusive of power tolerances and, if applicable, ATPC/RTPC influence; however, it is not
inclusive of frequency tolerance.
An exception for which the mask may be exceeded is only applicable for equipment implementing ATPC as permanent
feature (see clause UC.2.1.2). In this case of permanent ATPC regime is employed, the maximum Pout delivered in full
power mode may exceed the mask by the same amount in which it exceeds the maximum permitted output power. The
maximum output power corresponding to the general case is +30dBm. Example 2 illustrates allowance.
EXAMPLE 2: An equipment delivering up to +33 dBm in full power ATPC regime, only when actually
transmitting +33 dBm in periods of deep fading, may exceed the mask of figure UC.3 by 3 dB.
Class 1 Systems
-20
-30
-40
Class 2 and
-50 above Systems
-60
-70
-80
0% 50% 100% 150% 250% or
150% + 500 MHz
Frequency offset from centre frequency relative to aggregated channel
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However, out-of-band emissions (i.e. those exceeding the 50 % abscissa in figure UC.3) of systems operating close to
the 71 GHz to 76 GHz or 81 GHz to 86 GHz band edges, may still fall outside the band edges. Consequently, the output
power spectral density, at antenna port, falling outside of the 71 GHz to 76 GHz band edges or below the lower band
edge of 81 GHz to 86 GHz band shall be further limited to a maximum of:
• -55 dBW/MHz.
This shall not be intended as a relaxation of either the emission mask of figure UC.3 or of the emissions in the spurious
domain of clause UC.2.4.
-35
-40
Power density (dBW/100 MHz)
-41
-45
-50
-55
-60
86 87 88 89 90 91 92
Frequency (GHz)
It is intended that, at the 86 GHz band edge, the first 100 MHz slot limit is centred at 86,05 GHz.
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NOTE: When relative power density tests are desired, recommended analyser settings may be found in
clause 5.2.4 of EN 302 217-2-2 [9].
• ±X = ±150 ppm; or
UC.3 Receiver
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However, whenever, in accordance with ECC/Recommendation (05)07 [5], simplified spectrum co-ordination is
foreseen, receiver parameters may help the co-ordination process; therefore, suppliers are invited to provide other
parameters useful for coordination (see clause UE.2).
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Annex UD (informative):
Rationale for the interference limit formula
It should be noted that the specified channel selection procedure (see clause 4.2) can help to avoid interference
situations between Type A equipment but cannot guarantee interference-free operation in all situations.
The frequency agility, described in clause 4.2.3, may be a useful function in interference avoidance e.g. between
systems using different duplex methods or between Type A and Type B systems.
where:
• Ptx is the mean transmit power of the radio relay at the reference point D' given in figure 1 of
EN 302 217-1 [8];
The interference value calculated from the equation simulates the interference effect of a continuous signal. However,
the true effect of a bursty signal may be approximately 3 dB higher (with 50 % duty cycle).
The channel selection procedure targets to ensure required quality of service of 58 GHz radio links connected to public
switched networks. The principle of channel selection procedure is that Type A 58 GHz radio links do not start to
transmit on a channel when that channel is already in use. This would ensure continued operation of various kinds of
radio links.
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The channel use can be detected if the received interference power I clearly exceed the noise power. The receiver noise
power is given by N0 NF B where B is the bandwidth of the interference measurement, NF is the noise figure, and
N0 = kT. The transmission is allowed when:
where M is the necessary margin and the noise power density NF N0. A reasonable channel use threshold is, therefore:
(I/B)threshold = M N0 NF (UD.2)
The suggested threshold value for various kinds of systems is -151 dBm/Hz (-81 dBm/10 MHz). It can be obtained
taking Noise Figure (NF) 18 dB and margin of 5 dB or other combination of the two. See figure UD.1 for the
breakdown of the margin M.
In order to avoid conflict situations, it is necessary that the interference is measured from the whole transmission
bandwidth before transmission is initiated.
M
Margin for AGC instability and minimum
reliably discernible change in AGC = 3,5 dB
Max noise level -86 dBm/10 MHz
(NF = 18 dB)
P1
I1
)
G 1(θ 1 B1
P0 ) θ1
G 0(θ 0 θ0
B0
I0
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Assuming that receiver bandwidth is approximately equal to transmit signal bandwidth, and assuming that B1 > B0, we
write the interference powers as:
I0 = (B0/B1)P1G0(θ0)G1(θ1)Α12
I1 = P0G1(θ1)G0(θ0)Α12 (UD.3)
where A12 is the attenuation. On the other hand, if B1 < B0, we have:
I0 = P1G0(θ0)G1(θ1)Α12
I1 = (B1/B0)P0G1(θ1)G0(θ0)Α12 (UD.4)
When the common factors G0(θ0), G1(θ1), and Α12 are eliminated from the two equations in (3) we get the relation:
The same equation is found if the common factors are eliminated from the two equations in (4). Thus the antenna gains
are of no concern.
If the most recently installed radio system 1 asserts the following condition:
we obtain, by using equation (6), for the interference caused to the previously existing system 0:
This indicates that the use of the channel selection threshold guarantees that the interference generated to existing radio
systems is limited by equation (UD.7).
The channel selection procedure does not always protect against the adjacent channel interference when there is large
difference in out-of-band spectrum of the existing system and the new system and if the distance to the interferer is
fairly short.
The interference situations between systems with different duplex methods cannot be always avoided. Interferences
from FDD-type systems into TDD-type systems can be avoided if the procedure is applied according to this annex in
both systems. However, the procedure cannot guarantee interference free situation for FDD-type systems because
duplex-frequency is not standardized. For this reason the concept of "frequency agility" was specified (see clause 4.2.3).
This method may also help to avoid long outages due to interference situations between Type A and Type B systems.
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NOTE: For conformance testing purposes this threshold level will be declared by the supplier.
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Annex UE (informative):
Capacity and Receiver characteristics in the bands 64 GHz
to 66 GHz, 71 GHz to 76 GHz and 81 GHz to 86 GHz
All measurements, when applicable, should be carried out with the transmitters loaded with test signals defined in
clause 4.8.
When packet data transmission is considered, any BER requirements should be transformed into FER requirements
according to the rules given in clause G.4. of EN 302 217-2-1 [i.6].
RSL threshold values, expressed in term of power density (dBm/MHz) for required BER are indicated in table UE.1.
NOTE 1: BER 10-6 RSL density in table UE.5 are theoretically based on a noise figure (including duplexer losses)
of 12 dB, on S/N values for uncoded modulation formats given, for BER=10-6, in Recommendation
ITU-R F.1101 [i.9] and on the assumption that error correction coding improvement is balancing the
implementation losses. A difference of 1,5 dB between BER 10-6 and 10-8 RSL is assumed for all
formats. The theoretical RSL of overall systems, under the same assumptions, can be derived integrating
the values in the table over a bandwidth equal to the peak symbol-rate actually transmitted on air or, in a
slightly more conservative way, over the Occupied or Channel bandwidth. RSL of actual systems would
vary according their implementation differences from the above assumptions.
NOTE 2: The actual RSL threshold for link budget definition may be defined by the manufacturer, generally set to
a BER between 10-6 and 10-3, according to the type of traffic and quality of service to be provided.
Reference
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Spectral index
efficiency 1 2
class 3 4L 4H 5L 5H
(see note 1) (see note 2)
Equipment category 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2
RSL(dBm/MHz) for
-88,5 -91,5 -79 -88,5 -83 -81,5 -78,5 -75,5 -72,5
BER ≤ 10-6
RSL(dBm/MHz) for
-87 -90 -77,5 -87,5 -81,5 -80 -77 -74 -71
BER ≤ 10-8
NOTE 1: Values are based on simpler modulation formats (e.g. OOK/FSK) for category 1 equipment and on PSK
format for category 2 equipment.
NOTE 2: Values are based on simpler modulation formats (e.g. 4 ASK/4 FSK) for category 1 equipment and on
4 PSK formats for category 2 equipment. Category 1 systems with peak symbol rate larger than
~1 200 Mbaud/s may experience, with same noise figure assumption, slightly worst performance (up to
~3 dB) due to the need of containing the occupied bandwidth within the available 2 000 MHz.
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All Carrier to Interference ratio (C/I) measurements are referred to reference point C.
For both category of equipment, the limits of Carrier to Interference ratio (C/I) in case of co-frequency channel and first
adjacent channel interference should be as specified in table UE.2, giving maximum C/I values for 1 dB and 3 dB
degradation of the RSL limits specified for a BER ≤ 10-6 in clause UE.1.1.
Test of adjacent channel C/I degradation is done with two systems of same bandwidth with centre frequencies spacing
equal to the occupied bandwidth (category 1) or channel bandwidth (category 2). Assessment is not applicable for
occupied or channel bandwidth exceeding 1 000 MHz.
For frequency arrangements with specific channel or block assignments channel spacing's instead of the relevant upper
and lower frequency limits are applied.
This test is designed to identify specific frequencies at which the receiver may have a spurious response; e.g. image
frequency, harmonics of the receive filter, etc. The actual test range should be adjusted accordingly. The test is not
intended to imply a relaxed specification at all out of band frequencies elsewhere specified in the present document.
UE.2.1 Capacity
The channel occupation should be coherent with the transmission capacity and the equipment spectral efficiency class
(see note), according the typical Radio Interface Capacity (RIC) given, for one direction of a full-duplex FDD systems.
TDD systems would match that capacity as the sum of the capacities in both directions.
NOTE: Spectral efficiency classes and their reference modulation formats are defined in EN 302 217-2-2 [9].
Even if no limitation in terms of spectral efficiency and modulation format is here made, a minimum applicable RIC
figure for category 2 systems, according to the channel widths and the spectral efficiency class of operation (see note)
of the systems, can be found in table Ea.2 of EN 302 217-2-2 [9]. These figures might be taken into account also for
category 1 systems, with appropriate scaling to their actual occupied bandwidth.
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Annex E (informative):
Change History
date Version Information about changes
The present document introduces in annex UC (systems for frequency range 71 GHz to
86 GHz) the characteristics for systems using sub-channel sizes of 62,5 MHz and
October 2013 V2.2.1
125 MHz derived from subdivision of basic 250 MHz channels as described in the 2013
revision of ECC/REC(05)07 [5].
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History
Document history
V1.1.3 March 2005 Publication
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