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MICROWAVE
COMMUNICATION
“God chose the weak things of
the world to shame the
strong.”
1 Cor. 1:27
What is Microwave
 Microwave Communications
 Is simply a high radio frequency link specifically
designed to provide signal connection between two
specific points.
 Also coined as Line-of-Sight or LOS communications,
Radio Link, Point-to-Point communications.
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What is Microwave Communication
 A communication system that utilizes the radio
frequency band spanning 2 to 60 GHz. As per IEEE,
electromagnetic waves between 30 and 300 GHz are
called millimeter waves (MMW) instead of
microwaves as their wavelengths are about 1 to
10mm.
 Small capacity systems generally employ the
frequencies less than 3 GHz while medium and large
capacity systems utilize frequencies ranging from 3
to 15 GHz. Frequencies > 15 GHz are essentially
used for short-haul transmission.
Microwave Communication
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Classification of Microwave
 Nature
 Analog
 Digital
 Distance / Frequency
 Short Haul
 used for short distance microwave transmission usually at lower
capacity ranging from 64 kbps up to 2Mbps
 Medium Haul
 Long Haul
 used for long distance/multi-hop microwave transmission. Used for
backbone route applications at 34 Mbps to 620 Mbps capacity
 Capacity / Bandwidth
 Light (Narrow Band)
 Medium (Narrow Band)
 Large (Wide Band)
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Advantages of Microwave System
 The gain of an antenna is proportional to its electrical
size.
 A 1% bandwidth provides more frequency range at
microwave frequencies than that of HF.
 Microwave signals travel predominantly by LOS.
 There is much less background noise at microwave
frequencies than at RF.
 Microwave systems do not require a right-of-way
acquisition between stations.
 Fewer repeaters are necessary for amplification.
 Underground facilities are minimized.
 Increased reliability and less maintenance.
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Disadvantage of Microwave System
 More difficult to analyze electronic circuits
 Conventional components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors)
cannot be used at microwave frequencies.
 There are physical limitations in creating resonant circuits at
microwave frequencies.
 Conventional semi-conductor devices do not work properly at
microwave frequencies because of
 Inherent inductances and capacitances of the terminal leads
and
 Transit time
 For amplification, vacuum tubes are used such as klystrons,
magnetrons and traveling wave tubes (TWT).
 Distance of operation is limited by line of sight (LOS).
 Microwave signals are easily reflected and/or diverted because of
the very short wavelength.
 Atmospheric conditions such as rain/fog can attenuate and absorb
the microwave signal especially at 20 GHz and up.
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Terrestrial Microwave
 Types Of Microwave Stations
 Terminals – are points in the system where the baseband
signals either originate or terminate
 Repeaters – are points in the system where the baseband
signals maybe reconfigured or simply repeated or amplified.
 Passive Microwave repeaters – a device that re-radiates
microwave energy without additional electronic power.
 back to back
 billboard type
 Active Microwave repeater – a receiver and a transmitter
placed back to back or in tandem with the system. It receives
the signal, amplifies and reshapes it, then retransmits the
signal to the next station.
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The K-Curve
 A numerical figure that considers the non-ideal condition of the
atmosphere refraction that causes the ray beam to be bent toward the
earth or away from the earth.
o
e
r
r
k 

Radius
Earth
True
Radius
Earth
Effective
where:
ro = 6370 km
1

k


k
3
4

k
1

k
K-Curve Conditions
 Sub-standard Condition
 The microwave beam is bent away
from the Earth
 Standard Condition
 The fictitious earth radius appears to
the microwave beams to be longer
than the true earth radius.
 Super-standard Condition.
 This condition results in an effective
flattening of the equivalent earth’s
curvature.
 Infinity Condition (Flat Earth
Condition)
 This condition results to zero curvature
(as if the earth is flat) and the
microwave beam follows the curvature
of the earth.
9
1

k
3
4

k


k
3
4

k
Effective Earth Radius
10
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S
N
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where:
re = effective earth radius
ro = true earth radius (6370 km)
NS = Surface Refractivity (300)
S
H
o
S e
N
N 1057
.
0
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where:
NS = Surface Refractivity (300)
NO = Mean Sea Level Refractivity
HS = Elevation of Link Above Sea Level
Earth Bulge and Curvature
 The number of feet or meters an obstacle is raised
higher in elevation (into the path) owing to earth
curvature or earth bulge.
K
d
d
h
5
.
1
2
1

where:
h = distance in feet from horizontal reference line
d1 = distance in statute miles from one end
d2 = distance from the other end of the path
K
d
d
h
75
.
12
2
1

where:
h = distance in meters from horizontal reference line
d1 = distance in kilometers from one end
d2 = distance from the other end of the path
d1 d2
Duplex Transmission
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TX = 17.880
RX = 19.440
RX = 17.880
TX = 19.440
High Band
Transmitter
Low Band
Transmitter
Frequency Planning
8 GHz
10.5 GHz
18 GHz
23 GHz
10 mi
15 mi
25 mi 30 mi
Frequency Path Length
23 GHz 10 miles
18 GHz 15 miles
10.5 GHz 25 miles
8 GHz 30 miles
Data Sheets
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Frequency of Operation
12700 – 13250 MHz
Nominal Output Power
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Fresnel Zone
Microwave Communication
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 Fresnel Zone - Areas of constructive and destructive
interference created when electromagnetic wave
propagation in free space is reflected (multipath) or
diffracted as the wave intersects obstacles. Fresnel
zones are specified employing ordinal numbers that
correspond to the number of half wavelength
multiples that represent the difference in radio wave
propagation path from the direct path
 The Fresnel Zone must be clear of all obstructions.
Fresnel Zone
Microwave Communication
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 Typically the first Fresnel zone (N=1) is used to determine
obstruction loss
 The direct path between the transmitter and the receiver
needs a clearance above ground of at least 60% of the
radius of the first Fresnel zone to achieve free space
propagation conditions
 Earth-radius factor k compensates the refraction in the
atmosphere
 Clearance is described as any criterion to ensure
sufficient antenna heights so that, in the worst case of
refraction (for which k is minimum) the receiver antenna is
not placed in the diffraction region
Fresnel Zone
GHz
DF
d
d
F 2
1
1 1
.
72

where:
F1 = radius of the first Fresnel zone in feet
d1 = distance in statute miles from one end
d2 = distance from the other end of the path
D = total distance in statute miles
GHz
DF
d
d
F 2
1
1 3
.
17

where:
F1 = radius of the first Fresnel zone in meters
d1 = distance in kilometers from one end
d2 = distance from the other end of the path
D = total distance in kilometers
1st Fresnel Zone
Line-of-Sight
0.6 of 1st Fresnel Zone
Line-of-Sight Considerations
 Clearance criteria to be satisfied under normal
propagation conditions
 - Clearance of 60% or greater at the minimum k
suggested for the certain path
 - Clearance of 100% or greater at k=4/3
 - In case of space diversity, the antenna can have a
60% clearance at k=4/3 plus allowance for tree
growth, buildings (usually 3 meter)
Microwave Communication
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Line-of-Sight Considerations
Microwave Link Design is a methodical, systematic
and sometimes lengthy process that includes
 Loss/attenuation Calculations
 Fading and fade margins calculations
 Frequency planning and interference calculations
 Quality and availability calculations
Microwave Communication
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Antenna Gain
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where:
η = Aperture Efficiency(between 0.5 and 0.8)
D = Antenna Diameter in meters
λ = Wavelength
where:
η = Aperture Efficiency(between 0.5 and 0.8)
D = Antenna Diameter in meters
f = frequency in GHz
   
f
D
G 

 log
20
8
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Antenna Architecture
2 GHz
5 GHz
10.5 GHz
25 GHz
0.3 m
0.6 m
1.2 m
3.7m
FIXED GAIN APPROX. 35 dB
Link Analysis Formulas
Microwave Communication
1. Effective Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP)
the amount of power that would have to be emitted
by an isotropic antenna to produce the peak power
density observed in the direction of maximum
antenna gain.
EIRP = Pt + Gant – TLL
where:
Pt = RF power output (dBm)
Gant = transmit antenna gain (dB)
TLL = total transmission line loss at transmitter
(taken from specs, in dB)
2. Antenna Gain Formula
Gant = η (πd/λ)2
where:
η = antenna efficiency
(typical value = 0.55)
d = diameter of antenna in meters
Antenna Gain Formula
Gant = 20 log f (GHz) + 20 log d (m) + 17.8
where:
f = frequency in GHz
d = diameter of antenna in meters
* The gain of an antenna increases or decreases
proportional to the square of its diameter. (If its
diameter changes by a factor of 2, its gain changes
by a factor of 4 = 6 dB)
3. Isotropic Receive Level (IRL)
IRL = EIRP – FSL
where:
EIRP = Effective Isotropically
Radiated Power in dBm
FSL = free space loss in dB
4. Free Space Loss (FSL)
FSL = =
FSL = 10 log
FSL = 20 log
 4D 2
  
 4fD 2
 C 
 4fD 2
 C 
4fD
C
Free Space Loss (FSL)
FSL = 20 log (4/C) + 20 log f + 20 log D
 When the frequency is given in MHz and
distance in km,
 FSL = 32.4 + 20 log f (MHz) + 20 log D (km)
 When the frequency is given in MHz and
distance in miles,
 FSL =36.6 + 20 log f (MHz) + 20 log D (mi)
Free Space Loss (FSL)
When the frequency is given in GHz and
distance in km,
 FSL = 92.4 + 20 log f (GHz) + 20 log D (km)
When the frequency is given in GHz and
distance in miles,
 FSL = 96.6 + 20 log f (GHz) + 20 log D (mi)
5. Received Signal Level
(RSL) – unfaded
RSL = IRL + Gant – TLL
RSL = Pt + Gant(Tx) – TLL(Tx) – FSL + Gant(Rx) –
TLL(Rx)
where:
IRL = in dBm
Gant(Rx) = receive antenna gain (dB)
TLL(Rx) = transmission line loss at
receiver
6. Receiver Threshold (C/N)
the minimum wideband carrier power (Cmin) at the
input to a receiver that will provide a usable
baseband output; sometimes called receiver
sensitivity
C/N(dB) = RSL(dBm) - Pn(dBm)
where:
Pn = thermal noise threshold of the receiving
system
7. Thermal Noise Threshold (Pn)
Pn(db) = 174 + 10 log B + NF
where:
NF = receiver noise figure
B = Bandwidth (hertz)
8. Fade Margin (FM)
equation considers the non-ideal and less predictable
characteristics of radio wave propagation such as multi-path
loss and terrain sensitivity
Using Barnett-Vignant Equation:
FM = RSL – Receiver Threshold Power Level
FM = 30 log D + 10 log (6ABf) – 10 log (1 –R) – 70
where:
30 log D = multi-path effect
10 log (6ABf) = terrain sensitivity
10 log (1 –R) = reliability objectiveness
Barnett-Vignant Equation
where:
FM - Fade Margin
D - Distance (km)
f - Frequency (GHz)
R - Reliability
(1 – R) – Reliability
objective
A – roughness factor
B – factor to convert
a worst month
probability to an
annual probability
A Values
4 smooth terrain, over
water, or flat desert
1 average terrain
0.25 mountains, very rough or
very dry terrain
B Values
0.5 hot humid areas
0.25 average inland areas,
normal, interior temperature
or sub-arctic areas
0.125 mountainous or very dry but
non-reflective areas
System Gain
- It is the difference between the nominal output power of a transmitter
and the minimum input power required by a receiver.
- It must be greater than or equal to the sum of all gains and losses
incurred by a signal as it propagates from a transmitter to a receiver.
- It represents the net loss of a radio system.
GS = Pt - Cmin
Pt - Cmin > Losses – Gains
where:
GS – System Gain (dB)
Pt – transmitter output power (dBm)
Cmin – minimum receiver input power for a given
quality objective (dBm)
GS = FM + FSL + Lf + Lb – At - Ar
Gains
At – transmit antenna gain (dB)
Ar – receive antenna gain (dB)
Losses
FSL – free space path loss between
antennas
Lf – waveguide feeder loss between
distribution network and antenna
Lb – branching and coupling losses
FM – Fade Margin for a given reliability
objective
Sample Problems
1. For a carrier frequency of 6 GHz and a distance of
50 km, determine the free-space path loss.
(Ans: FSL = 142 dB)
Solution:
Given: f = 6 GHz
D = 50 km
Req’d: FSL
Sol’n:
FSL = 20 log
= 20 log
FSL = 142 dB
4fD
C
4(6 x 109)(50 x 103)
3 x 108
2. An FM LOS microwave link operates at 6.15 GHz.
The transmitter output power is 1 watt. The path
length is 34 km; the antennas at each end have a
35-dB gain and the transmission line losses at each
end are 3 dB. Find the received signal level (RSL).
(Ans: RSL = -44.85 dBm)
Solution: Part 1
Given: f = 6.150 GHz
Pt = 1 watt = 30 dBm
D = 34 km
Gant(Tx) = Gant(Rx) = 35 dB
TLL(Tx) = TLL(Rx) = 3 dB
Req’d: RSL
Sol’n:
RSL = Pt + Gant(Tx) – TLL(Tx) – FSL + Gant(Rx) – TLL(Rx)
Solution: Part 2
Solving for FSL:
FSL = 20 log
= 20 log
FSL = 138. 85 dB
RSL = 30 dBm + 35 dB – 3 dB – 138.85 dB + 35 dB – 3 dB
RSL = - 44.84 dBm
4fD
C
4(6.15 x 109)(34 x 103)
3 x 108
3. Consider a space-diversity microwave radio system
operating at an RF carrier frequency of 1.8 GHz.
Each station has a 2.4-meter diameter parabolic
antenna that is fed by a 100m of air-filled coaxial
cable. The terrain is smooth and the area has a
humid climate. The distance between stations is 40
km. A reliability objective of 99.99% is desired.
Determine the system gain. The air-filled coaxial
cable has a feeder loss of 5.4 dB/100m and
branching loss of 2 dB.
(Ans: GS = 114.75 dB)
Solution: Part 1:
Given: f = 1.8 GHz
d = 2.4 m (antenna diameter)
D = 40 km
R = 99.99%
Lf = 5.4 dB/100m (each station)
Lb = 2 dB (each station)
Req’d: GS
Sol’n:
GS = Pt – Cmin
GS = FM + FSL + Lf + Lb – At - Ar
Solution: Part 2
a)FM = 30 log D + 10 log (6ABf) – 10 log (1 –R) – 70
A = 4
B = 0.5
R = 0.9999
FM = 31.4 dB
b)FSL = 20 log
FSL = 129.55 dB
4fD
C
Solution: Part 3
c)Lf = 5.4 dB x 2
Lf = 10.8 dB
d)Lb = 2 dB x 2
Lb = 4 dB
e)At = Ar = 20 log f (GHz) + 20 log d (m) + 17.8
At = Ar = 30.5 dB
Solution: Part 4
GS = FM + FSL + Lf + Lb – At – Ar
= 31.4 dB + 129.55 dB + 10.8 dB
+ 4 dB – 30.5 dB – 30.5 dB
GS = 114.75 dB
* The result indicates that for this system to perform at
99.99% reliability with the given terrain, distribution
networks, transmission lines and antennas, the
transmitter output power must be at least 114.75 dB
more than the minimum receive signal level.
Link Budget
MICROWAVE COMMUNICATION
LINK BUDGET
Is basically the summary of all possible
losses and gains that a signal may encounter
along a microwave path.
Once the path for a microwave link has been
determined, it is necessary to ensure that the
received signal power is sufficient for the
required signal-to noise ratio.
Transmitter Output Power
 taken from the data sheet (specifications) of the microwave radio equipment.
 This is the amount of microwave carrier output power, usually expressed in dBm.
Antenna Gain
 Tx Antenna Gain
 taken from the specifications of the parabolic dish.
 The amount of increase in the signal density when it
undergoes the process of being focused into a pencil
beam.
 This amount of gain, usually expressed in dB (over
isotropic)
 Rx Antenna Gain
 taken from the specifications of the parabolic dish.
 This amount of gain, usually expressed in dB (over
isotropic)
 The amount of increase in the signal density when it
undergoes the process of being focused back into the
waveguide.
Antenna Gain
Types of Gain
 Received Signal Level (RSL)
 computed from a formula.
 This is the amount of input signal into the
receiver from the waveguide.
 It is the sum of all losses and gains on the
transmitter output.
 Receiver Threshold Power
 taken from specs of radio equipment.
 This is the minimum amount of microwave carrier
input power, usually expressed in dBm which the
receiver can still accurately detect and
discriminate information carried. (C/N)
Receiver Threshold Power
Types of Losses
Link Budget Analysis
TYPES OF LOSSES
 Free Space Loss / Path
Attenuation (FSL / PA)
 Computed from a formula. This amount of loss,
expressed in dB, is how much the signal density
reduces as it travels in free space.
 Total Transmission Loss
 losses due to the transmission medium used in
connecting radio equipment to antenna.
Free-Space Loss (FSL)
where D is measured in kilometers;
where D is measured in statute miles;
where D is measured in nautical miles;
MHz
km
dB F
D
FSL log
20
log
20
45
.
32 
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
MHz
sm
dB F
D
FSL log
20
log
20
58
.
36 


MHz
nm
dB F
D
FSL log
20
log
20
80
.
37 


Note: If F is stated in gigahertz, add 60 to the value of the
constant term.
Transmission Losses
 WAVEGUIDE LOSS
 Taken from the specs of the waveguide used. This is the amount of loss,
usually expressed in dB per unit length (dB/ft or dB/m) of signal as it travels
in the waveguide.
 CONNECTOR LOSS
 taken from specs (0.5 dB)
 COUPLING LOSS
 taken form specs (coax to waveguide to air)
 HYBRID LOSS
 taken from specs, a.k.a circulator loss (1dB)
 RADOME LOSS
 taken from the specs (0.5 dB)
Waveguide Loss
Transmission Losses
CONNECTOR LOSS
COUPLING LOSS
HYBRID LOSS
RADOME LOSS
Fade Margins
Parameter Function Value Unit Type Description
Microwave Radio
Output Power
Given dB Variable Taken from Radio Specification
Connector Loss Subtracted dB Typical Taken from Waveguide Specifications
Waveguide Loss Subtracted dB Variable Taken from Waveguide Specifications
Connector Loss Subtracted dB Typical Taken from Waveguide Specifications
Antenna Gain Added dB Variable Taken from Antenna Specifications
Free Space Loss Subtracted dB Variable Computed from Formula
Antenna Gain Added dB Variable Taken from Antenna Specifications
Connector Loss Subtracted dB Typical Taken from Waveguide Specifications
Waveguide Loss Subtracted dB Variable Taken from Waveguide Specifications
Connector Loss Subtracted dB Typical Taken from Waveguide Specifications
Power Input to
Receiver (RSL)
Computed dB Variable Computed from Formula
Minimum Receiver
Threshold
Given dB Variable Taken from Radio Specification
Thermal Fade Margin Computed dB Variable Computed from Formula
Atmospheric Absorption Loss (AAL)
a. OXYGEN ABSORPTION LOSS
- attenuation due to the absorption of
radio frequency energy by oxygen
molecules in the atmosphere.
b. WATER VAPOR LOSS
- attenuation due to the absorption of
radio frequency energy by water vapor in
the atmosphere.
Miscellaneous Path Loss (MPL)
a. DIFFRACTION LOSSES
- Defined as the modulation or redistribution of
energy within a wave front when it passes
near the edge of an opaque object.
- path is blocked by an obstruction
i. DLP – Diffraction Loss due to Path
ii. DLS - Diffraction Loss due to Shielding
b. REFLECTION LOSS (RL)
OTHER LOSSES
a. RAIN LOSSES
- attenuation due to the effects of rain
b. CLUTTER LOSSES
- attenuation due to trees and buildings in the
front of the antenna
c. ANTENNA MISALIGNMENT
- human factor error. This loss comes from the
condition of the antenna when being installed. The
value of this loss is assumed never to go above
0.25dB per antenna or 0.5 dB for the link.
NET PATH LOSS
 Difference between the transmitter output
power and the RSL.
Fading and
Fade Margin
Fading
Variations in signal loss which can be caused by
natural weather disturbances, such as rainfall,
snowfall, fog, hail and extremely cold air over a
warm earth.
Can also be caused by man-made disturbances,
such as irrigation, or from multiple transmission
paths, irregular Earth surfaces, and varying
terrains.
Fade Margin
 is the difference between the RSL and the receiver
threshold or sensitivity.
 is the additional loss added to the normal path loss
to accommodate the effects of temporary fading, that
considers the non-ideal and less predictable
characteristics of radio-wave propagation
CATEGORIES OF FADING
 FLAT FADING
 non-frequency dependent fading occurring during
atmospheric variations like heavy rain and ducting
and aging or partial failure of equipment.
 FREQUENCY SELECTIVE FADING
 due to multipaths formed by atmosphere, terrain
reflection, and diffraction.
COUNTERMEASURES
 FLAT FADING
 Link Overbuilding (Antenna,Improved receiver performance,power)
 Resite or shorten distance between sites (multihops)
 Path Diversity
 SELECTIVE FADING
 Space Diversity
 Frequency Diversity
 Equalizers
 EQUIPMENT RELIABILITY
 Hot –standby Arrangement
 Diversity Arrangement
Diversity
 Providing separate path to transmit redundant
information
 Frequency diversity
 Uses two different frequencies to transmit the same
information.
 Space diversity
 Same frequency is used, but two receive antennas
separated vertically on the same tower receive the
information over two different physical paths separated in
space.
The method of transmission may be due to:
a. FREQUENCY
b. SPACE (including angle of arrival and
polarization)
c. PATH (signals arrive on geographically
separate paths)
d. TIME (a time delay of two identical signals
on parallel paths)
PATH DIVERSITY
 Method of signal rerouting or simultaneous
transmission of same information on different paths.
Paths should be at least 10 kms apart.
SPACE DIVERSITY
 The receiver accepts signals from 2 or more
antennas that are vertically spaced apart by
many wavelength (200λ or more)
 Depending upon the design, the diversity
combiner either selects or adds the signal. If
signals are to be added, then they should be
brought in phase.
 The lower of the two antennas must be high
enough for reliable LOS communication.
Space Diversity
Transmitter Receiver
Space Diversity Main Features
 No additional frequency assignment is
required.
 Provides path redundancy but not
equipment redundancy.
 More expensive than frequency diversity
due to additional antennas and
waveguides.
SPACE DIVERSITY FORMULA
Antenna Separation Formula Improvement Factor
where:
S = separation (m)
R = effective earth
radius (m)
λ = wavelength (m)
L = path length (m)
Usdp
= Undp
lSD
Where:
lSD= space diversity improvement
factor (Ratio)
S = vertical separation bet 2
antennas (m)
F = frequency (GHz)
D = Path length (m)
FM = fade margin, smaller vase (dB)
L
R
S
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3
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D
S
f
SD
FM
10
2
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10
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FREQUENCY DIVERSITY
modulates 2 different RF carrier frequencies
with the same IF intelligence, then transmits
both RF signals to a given destination.
the carrier frequencies are 2-3% separated,
since the frequency band allocations are
limited.
Frequency Diversity
Transmitter Receiver
Improvement Factor of
Frequency Diversity
0.8 Dfx 10(FM/10) Undp
lFD = f2D ; UFDP = lFD
Where:
lFD = improvement factor (ratio)
Df = Frequency Separation (Mhz)
FM = Fade Margin
F = frequency (Ghz); (2≤ f ≤ 11)
D = Path length (km); (30≤ D ≤ 70)
Time Unavailability
 Time availability (Av) is commonly in the range from
0.99 to 0.99999 or 99% to 99.999% of the time.
 Unavailability (Unav)is just contrary to the above
definition.
v
nav A
U 
1
Fade Margin for Rayleigh Fading
Time Availability (%) Fade Margin (dB)
90 8
99 18
99.9 28
99.99 38
99.999 48
Example:
A link with a minimum unfaded C/N specified as 20 dB. What will be
the C/N requirements to meet the objective of 99.95% time
availability? What is the total time in a year when the C/N would be
less than 20 dB?
References
 Radio System Design for Telecommunication, Third
Edition
 Roger L. Freeman
 Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
 Microwave Transmission Networks
 Harvey Lehpamer
 Copyright © 2004 McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
 Fundamentals of Microwave Communication
 Manny T. Rule
 Microwave Engineering Design Consideration
 Lenkurt
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  • 1. MICROWAVE COMMUNICATION “God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.” 1 Cor. 1:27
  • 2. What is Microwave  Microwave Communications  Is simply a high radio frequency link specifically designed to provide signal connection between two specific points.  Also coined as Line-of-Sight or LOS communications, Radio Link, Point-to-Point communications. 2
  • 3. What is Microwave Communication  A communication system that utilizes the radio frequency band spanning 2 to 60 GHz. As per IEEE, electromagnetic waves between 30 and 300 GHz are called millimeter waves (MMW) instead of microwaves as their wavelengths are about 1 to 10mm.  Small capacity systems generally employ the frequencies less than 3 GHz while medium and large capacity systems utilize frequencies ranging from 3 to 15 GHz. Frequencies > 15 GHz are essentially used for short-haul transmission. Microwave Communication 3 3
  • 4. Classification of Microwave  Nature  Analog  Digital  Distance / Frequency  Short Haul  used for short distance microwave transmission usually at lower capacity ranging from 64 kbps up to 2Mbps  Medium Haul  Long Haul  used for long distance/multi-hop microwave transmission. Used for backbone route applications at 34 Mbps to 620 Mbps capacity  Capacity / Bandwidth  Light (Narrow Band)  Medium (Narrow Band)  Large (Wide Band) 4
  • 5. Advantages of Microwave System  The gain of an antenna is proportional to its electrical size.  A 1% bandwidth provides more frequency range at microwave frequencies than that of HF.  Microwave signals travel predominantly by LOS.  There is much less background noise at microwave frequencies than at RF.  Microwave systems do not require a right-of-way acquisition between stations.  Fewer repeaters are necessary for amplification.  Underground facilities are minimized.  Increased reliability and less maintenance. 5
  • 6. Disadvantage of Microwave System  More difficult to analyze electronic circuits  Conventional components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors) cannot be used at microwave frequencies.  There are physical limitations in creating resonant circuits at microwave frequencies.  Conventional semi-conductor devices do not work properly at microwave frequencies because of  Inherent inductances and capacitances of the terminal leads and  Transit time  For amplification, vacuum tubes are used such as klystrons, magnetrons and traveling wave tubes (TWT).  Distance of operation is limited by line of sight (LOS).  Microwave signals are easily reflected and/or diverted because of the very short wavelength.  Atmospheric conditions such as rain/fog can attenuate and absorb the microwave signal especially at 20 GHz and up. 6
  • 7. Terrestrial Microwave  Types Of Microwave Stations  Terminals – are points in the system where the baseband signals either originate or terminate  Repeaters – are points in the system where the baseband signals maybe reconfigured or simply repeated or amplified.  Passive Microwave repeaters – a device that re-radiates microwave energy without additional electronic power.  back to back  billboard type  Active Microwave repeater – a receiver and a transmitter placed back to back or in tandem with the system. It receives the signal, amplifies and reshapes it, then retransmits the signal to the next station. 7
  • 8. The K-Curve  A numerical figure that considers the non-ideal condition of the atmosphere refraction that causes the ray beam to be bent toward the earth or away from the earth. o e r r k   Radius Earth True Radius Earth Effective where: ro = 6370 km 1  k   k 3 4  k 1  k
  • 9. K-Curve Conditions  Sub-standard Condition  The microwave beam is bent away from the Earth  Standard Condition  The fictitious earth radius appears to the microwave beams to be longer than the true earth radius.  Super-standard Condition.  This condition results in an effective flattening of the equivalent earth’s curvature.  Infinity Condition (Flat Earth Condition)  This condition results to zero curvature (as if the earth is flat) and the microwave beam follows the curvature of the earth. 9 1  k 3 4  k   k 3 4  k
  • 10. Effective Earth Radius 10   S N o e e r r 005577 . 0 04665 . 0 1  where: re = effective earth radius ro = true earth radius (6370 km) NS = Surface Refractivity (300) S H o S e N N 1057 . 0   where: NS = Surface Refractivity (300) NO = Mean Sea Level Refractivity HS = Elevation of Link Above Sea Level
  • 11. Earth Bulge and Curvature  The number of feet or meters an obstacle is raised higher in elevation (into the path) owing to earth curvature or earth bulge. K d d h 5 . 1 2 1  where: h = distance in feet from horizontal reference line d1 = distance in statute miles from one end d2 = distance from the other end of the path K d d h 75 . 12 2 1  where: h = distance in meters from horizontal reference line d1 = distance in kilometers from one end d2 = distance from the other end of the path d1 d2
  • 12. Duplex Transmission 12 TX = 17.880 RX = 19.440 RX = 17.880 TX = 19.440 High Band Transmitter Low Band Transmitter
  • 13. Frequency Planning 8 GHz 10.5 GHz 18 GHz 23 GHz 10 mi 15 mi 25 mi 30 mi Frequency Path Length 23 GHz 10 miles 18 GHz 15 miles 10.5 GHz 25 miles 8 GHz 30 miles
  • 14. Data Sheets 14 Frequency of Operation 12700 – 13250 MHz
  • 16. Fresnel Zone Microwave Communication 16  Fresnel Zone - Areas of constructive and destructive interference created when electromagnetic wave propagation in free space is reflected (multipath) or diffracted as the wave intersects obstacles. Fresnel zones are specified employing ordinal numbers that correspond to the number of half wavelength multiples that represent the difference in radio wave propagation path from the direct path  The Fresnel Zone must be clear of all obstructions.
  • 17. Fresnel Zone Microwave Communication 17  Typically the first Fresnel zone (N=1) is used to determine obstruction loss  The direct path between the transmitter and the receiver needs a clearance above ground of at least 60% of the radius of the first Fresnel zone to achieve free space propagation conditions  Earth-radius factor k compensates the refraction in the atmosphere  Clearance is described as any criterion to ensure sufficient antenna heights so that, in the worst case of refraction (for which k is minimum) the receiver antenna is not placed in the diffraction region
  • 18. Fresnel Zone GHz DF d d F 2 1 1 1 . 72  where: F1 = radius of the first Fresnel zone in feet d1 = distance in statute miles from one end d2 = distance from the other end of the path D = total distance in statute miles GHz DF d d F 2 1 1 3 . 17  where: F1 = radius of the first Fresnel zone in meters d1 = distance in kilometers from one end d2 = distance from the other end of the path D = total distance in kilometers 1st Fresnel Zone Line-of-Sight 0.6 of 1st Fresnel Zone
  • 19. Line-of-Sight Considerations  Clearance criteria to be satisfied under normal propagation conditions  - Clearance of 60% or greater at the minimum k suggested for the certain path  - Clearance of 100% or greater at k=4/3  - In case of space diversity, the antenna can have a 60% clearance at k=4/3 plus allowance for tree growth, buildings (usually 3 meter) Microwave Communication 19
  • 20. Line-of-Sight Considerations Microwave Link Design is a methodical, systematic and sometimes lengthy process that includes  Loss/attenuation Calculations  Fading and fade margins calculations  Frequency planning and interference calculations  Quality and availability calculations Microwave Communication 20
  • 21. Antenna Gain  2 472 . 10 fD G   2           D G where: η = Aperture Efficiency(between 0.5 and 0.8) D = Antenna Diameter in meters λ = Wavelength where: η = Aperture Efficiency(between 0.5 and 0.8) D = Antenna Diameter in meters f = frequency in GHz     f D G    log 20 8 . 17
  • 22. Antenna Architecture 2 GHz 5 GHz 10.5 GHz 25 GHz 0.3 m 0.6 m 1.2 m 3.7m FIXED GAIN APPROX. 35 dB
  • 24. 1. Effective Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) the amount of power that would have to be emitted by an isotropic antenna to produce the peak power density observed in the direction of maximum antenna gain. EIRP = Pt + Gant – TLL where: Pt = RF power output (dBm) Gant = transmit antenna gain (dB) TLL = total transmission line loss at transmitter (taken from specs, in dB)
  • 25. 2. Antenna Gain Formula Gant = η (πd/λ)2 where: η = antenna efficiency (typical value = 0.55) d = diameter of antenna in meters
  • 26. Antenna Gain Formula Gant = 20 log f (GHz) + 20 log d (m) + 17.8 where: f = frequency in GHz d = diameter of antenna in meters * The gain of an antenna increases or decreases proportional to the square of its diameter. (If its diameter changes by a factor of 2, its gain changes by a factor of 4 = 6 dB)
  • 27. 3. Isotropic Receive Level (IRL) IRL = EIRP – FSL where: EIRP = Effective Isotropically Radiated Power in dBm FSL = free space loss in dB
  • 28. 4. Free Space Loss (FSL) FSL = = FSL = 10 log FSL = 20 log  4D 2     4fD 2  C   4fD 2  C  4fD C
  • 29. Free Space Loss (FSL) FSL = 20 log (4/C) + 20 log f + 20 log D  When the frequency is given in MHz and distance in km,  FSL = 32.4 + 20 log f (MHz) + 20 log D (km)  When the frequency is given in MHz and distance in miles,  FSL =36.6 + 20 log f (MHz) + 20 log D (mi)
  • 30. Free Space Loss (FSL) When the frequency is given in GHz and distance in km,  FSL = 92.4 + 20 log f (GHz) + 20 log D (km) When the frequency is given in GHz and distance in miles,  FSL = 96.6 + 20 log f (GHz) + 20 log D (mi)
  • 31. 5. Received Signal Level (RSL) – unfaded RSL = IRL + Gant – TLL RSL = Pt + Gant(Tx) – TLL(Tx) – FSL + Gant(Rx) – TLL(Rx) where: IRL = in dBm Gant(Rx) = receive antenna gain (dB) TLL(Rx) = transmission line loss at receiver
  • 32. 6. Receiver Threshold (C/N) the minimum wideband carrier power (Cmin) at the input to a receiver that will provide a usable baseband output; sometimes called receiver sensitivity C/N(dB) = RSL(dBm) - Pn(dBm) where: Pn = thermal noise threshold of the receiving system
  • 33. 7. Thermal Noise Threshold (Pn) Pn(db) = 174 + 10 log B + NF where: NF = receiver noise figure B = Bandwidth (hertz)
  • 34. 8. Fade Margin (FM) equation considers the non-ideal and less predictable characteristics of radio wave propagation such as multi-path loss and terrain sensitivity Using Barnett-Vignant Equation: FM = RSL – Receiver Threshold Power Level FM = 30 log D + 10 log (6ABf) – 10 log (1 –R) – 70 where: 30 log D = multi-path effect 10 log (6ABf) = terrain sensitivity 10 log (1 –R) = reliability objectiveness
  • 35. Barnett-Vignant Equation where: FM - Fade Margin D - Distance (km) f - Frequency (GHz) R - Reliability (1 – R) – Reliability objective A – roughness factor B – factor to convert a worst month probability to an annual probability A Values 4 smooth terrain, over water, or flat desert 1 average terrain 0.25 mountains, very rough or very dry terrain B Values 0.5 hot humid areas 0.25 average inland areas, normal, interior temperature or sub-arctic areas 0.125 mountainous or very dry but non-reflective areas
  • 36. System Gain - It is the difference between the nominal output power of a transmitter and the minimum input power required by a receiver. - It must be greater than or equal to the sum of all gains and losses incurred by a signal as it propagates from a transmitter to a receiver. - It represents the net loss of a radio system. GS = Pt - Cmin Pt - Cmin > Losses – Gains where: GS – System Gain (dB) Pt – transmitter output power (dBm) Cmin – minimum receiver input power for a given quality objective (dBm)
  • 37. GS = FM + FSL + Lf + Lb – At - Ar Gains At – transmit antenna gain (dB) Ar – receive antenna gain (dB) Losses FSL – free space path loss between antennas Lf – waveguide feeder loss between distribution network and antenna Lb – branching and coupling losses FM – Fade Margin for a given reliability objective
  • 38. Sample Problems 1. For a carrier frequency of 6 GHz and a distance of 50 km, determine the free-space path loss. (Ans: FSL = 142 dB)
  • 39. Solution: Given: f = 6 GHz D = 50 km Req’d: FSL Sol’n: FSL = 20 log = 20 log FSL = 142 dB 4fD C 4(6 x 109)(50 x 103) 3 x 108
  • 40. 2. An FM LOS microwave link operates at 6.15 GHz. The transmitter output power is 1 watt. The path length is 34 km; the antennas at each end have a 35-dB gain and the transmission line losses at each end are 3 dB. Find the received signal level (RSL). (Ans: RSL = -44.85 dBm)
  • 41. Solution: Part 1 Given: f = 6.150 GHz Pt = 1 watt = 30 dBm D = 34 km Gant(Tx) = Gant(Rx) = 35 dB TLL(Tx) = TLL(Rx) = 3 dB Req’d: RSL Sol’n: RSL = Pt + Gant(Tx) – TLL(Tx) – FSL + Gant(Rx) – TLL(Rx)
  • 42. Solution: Part 2 Solving for FSL: FSL = 20 log = 20 log FSL = 138. 85 dB RSL = 30 dBm + 35 dB – 3 dB – 138.85 dB + 35 dB – 3 dB RSL = - 44.84 dBm 4fD C 4(6.15 x 109)(34 x 103) 3 x 108
  • 43. 3. Consider a space-diversity microwave radio system operating at an RF carrier frequency of 1.8 GHz. Each station has a 2.4-meter diameter parabolic antenna that is fed by a 100m of air-filled coaxial cable. The terrain is smooth and the area has a humid climate. The distance between stations is 40 km. A reliability objective of 99.99% is desired. Determine the system gain. The air-filled coaxial cable has a feeder loss of 5.4 dB/100m and branching loss of 2 dB. (Ans: GS = 114.75 dB)
  • 44. Solution: Part 1: Given: f = 1.8 GHz d = 2.4 m (antenna diameter) D = 40 km R = 99.99% Lf = 5.4 dB/100m (each station) Lb = 2 dB (each station) Req’d: GS Sol’n: GS = Pt – Cmin GS = FM + FSL + Lf + Lb – At - Ar
  • 45. Solution: Part 2 a)FM = 30 log D + 10 log (6ABf) – 10 log (1 –R) – 70 A = 4 B = 0.5 R = 0.9999 FM = 31.4 dB b)FSL = 20 log FSL = 129.55 dB 4fD C
  • 46. Solution: Part 3 c)Lf = 5.4 dB x 2 Lf = 10.8 dB d)Lb = 2 dB x 2 Lb = 4 dB e)At = Ar = 20 log f (GHz) + 20 log d (m) + 17.8 At = Ar = 30.5 dB
  • 47. Solution: Part 4 GS = FM + FSL + Lf + Lb – At – Ar = 31.4 dB + 129.55 dB + 10.8 dB + 4 dB – 30.5 dB – 30.5 dB GS = 114.75 dB * The result indicates that for this system to perform at 99.99% reliability with the given terrain, distribution networks, transmission lines and antennas, the transmitter output power must be at least 114.75 dB more than the minimum receive signal level.
  • 49. LINK BUDGET Is basically the summary of all possible losses and gains that a signal may encounter along a microwave path. Once the path for a microwave link has been determined, it is necessary to ensure that the received signal power is sufficient for the required signal-to noise ratio.
  • 50. Transmitter Output Power  taken from the data sheet (specifications) of the microwave radio equipment.  This is the amount of microwave carrier output power, usually expressed in dBm.
  • 51. Antenna Gain  Tx Antenna Gain  taken from the specifications of the parabolic dish.  The amount of increase in the signal density when it undergoes the process of being focused into a pencil beam.  This amount of gain, usually expressed in dB (over isotropic)  Rx Antenna Gain  taken from the specifications of the parabolic dish.  This amount of gain, usually expressed in dB (over isotropic)  The amount of increase in the signal density when it undergoes the process of being focused back into the waveguide.
  • 53. Types of Gain  Received Signal Level (RSL)  computed from a formula.  This is the amount of input signal into the receiver from the waveguide.  It is the sum of all losses and gains on the transmitter output.  Receiver Threshold Power  taken from specs of radio equipment.  This is the minimum amount of microwave carrier input power, usually expressed in dBm which the receiver can still accurately detect and discriminate information carried. (C/N)
  • 55. Types of Losses Link Budget Analysis
  • 56. TYPES OF LOSSES  Free Space Loss / Path Attenuation (FSL / PA)  Computed from a formula. This amount of loss, expressed in dB, is how much the signal density reduces as it travels in free space.  Total Transmission Loss  losses due to the transmission medium used in connecting radio equipment to antenna.
  • 57. Free-Space Loss (FSL) where D is measured in kilometers; where D is measured in statute miles; where D is measured in nautical miles; MHz km dB F D FSL log 20 log 20 45 . 32    MHz sm dB F D FSL log 20 log 20 58 . 36    MHz nm dB F D FSL log 20 log 20 80 . 37    Note: If F is stated in gigahertz, add 60 to the value of the constant term.
  • 58. Transmission Losses  WAVEGUIDE LOSS  Taken from the specs of the waveguide used. This is the amount of loss, usually expressed in dB per unit length (dB/ft or dB/m) of signal as it travels in the waveguide.  CONNECTOR LOSS  taken from specs (0.5 dB)  COUPLING LOSS  taken form specs (coax to waveguide to air)  HYBRID LOSS  taken from specs, a.k.a circulator loss (1dB)  RADOME LOSS  taken from the specs (0.5 dB)
  • 60. Transmission Losses CONNECTOR LOSS COUPLING LOSS HYBRID LOSS RADOME LOSS
  • 61. Fade Margins Parameter Function Value Unit Type Description Microwave Radio Output Power Given dB Variable Taken from Radio Specification Connector Loss Subtracted dB Typical Taken from Waveguide Specifications Waveguide Loss Subtracted dB Variable Taken from Waveguide Specifications Connector Loss Subtracted dB Typical Taken from Waveguide Specifications Antenna Gain Added dB Variable Taken from Antenna Specifications Free Space Loss Subtracted dB Variable Computed from Formula Antenna Gain Added dB Variable Taken from Antenna Specifications Connector Loss Subtracted dB Typical Taken from Waveguide Specifications Waveguide Loss Subtracted dB Variable Taken from Waveguide Specifications Connector Loss Subtracted dB Typical Taken from Waveguide Specifications Power Input to Receiver (RSL) Computed dB Variable Computed from Formula Minimum Receiver Threshold Given dB Variable Taken from Radio Specification Thermal Fade Margin Computed dB Variable Computed from Formula
  • 62. Atmospheric Absorption Loss (AAL) a. OXYGEN ABSORPTION LOSS - attenuation due to the absorption of radio frequency energy by oxygen molecules in the atmosphere. b. WATER VAPOR LOSS - attenuation due to the absorption of radio frequency energy by water vapor in the atmosphere.
  • 63. Miscellaneous Path Loss (MPL) a. DIFFRACTION LOSSES - Defined as the modulation or redistribution of energy within a wave front when it passes near the edge of an opaque object. - path is blocked by an obstruction i. DLP – Diffraction Loss due to Path ii. DLS - Diffraction Loss due to Shielding b. REFLECTION LOSS (RL)
  • 64. OTHER LOSSES a. RAIN LOSSES - attenuation due to the effects of rain b. CLUTTER LOSSES - attenuation due to trees and buildings in the front of the antenna c. ANTENNA MISALIGNMENT - human factor error. This loss comes from the condition of the antenna when being installed. The value of this loss is assumed never to go above 0.25dB per antenna or 0.5 dB for the link.
  • 65. NET PATH LOSS  Difference between the transmitter output power and the RSL.
  • 67. Fading Variations in signal loss which can be caused by natural weather disturbances, such as rainfall, snowfall, fog, hail and extremely cold air over a warm earth. Can also be caused by man-made disturbances, such as irrigation, or from multiple transmission paths, irregular Earth surfaces, and varying terrains.
  • 68. Fade Margin  is the difference between the RSL and the receiver threshold or sensitivity.  is the additional loss added to the normal path loss to accommodate the effects of temporary fading, that considers the non-ideal and less predictable characteristics of radio-wave propagation
  • 69. CATEGORIES OF FADING  FLAT FADING  non-frequency dependent fading occurring during atmospheric variations like heavy rain and ducting and aging or partial failure of equipment.  FREQUENCY SELECTIVE FADING  due to multipaths formed by atmosphere, terrain reflection, and diffraction.
  • 70. COUNTERMEASURES  FLAT FADING  Link Overbuilding (Antenna,Improved receiver performance,power)  Resite or shorten distance between sites (multihops)  Path Diversity  SELECTIVE FADING  Space Diversity  Frequency Diversity  Equalizers  EQUIPMENT RELIABILITY  Hot –standby Arrangement  Diversity Arrangement
  • 71. Diversity  Providing separate path to transmit redundant information  Frequency diversity  Uses two different frequencies to transmit the same information.  Space diversity  Same frequency is used, but two receive antennas separated vertically on the same tower receive the information over two different physical paths separated in space.
  • 72. The method of transmission may be due to: a. FREQUENCY b. SPACE (including angle of arrival and polarization) c. PATH (signals arrive on geographically separate paths) d. TIME (a time delay of two identical signals on parallel paths)
  • 73. PATH DIVERSITY  Method of signal rerouting or simultaneous transmission of same information on different paths. Paths should be at least 10 kms apart.
  • 74. SPACE DIVERSITY  The receiver accepts signals from 2 or more antennas that are vertically spaced apart by many wavelength (200λ or more)  Depending upon the design, the diversity combiner either selects or adds the signal. If signals are to be added, then they should be brought in phase.  The lower of the two antennas must be high enough for reliable LOS communication.
  • 76. Space Diversity Main Features  No additional frequency assignment is required.  Provides path redundancy but not equipment redundancy.  More expensive than frequency diversity due to additional antennas and waveguides.
  • 77. SPACE DIVERSITY FORMULA Antenna Separation Formula Improvement Factor where: S = separation (m) R = effective earth radius (m) λ = wavelength (m) L = path length (m) Usdp = Undp lSD Where: lSD= space diversity improvement factor (Ratio) S = vertical separation bet 2 antennas (m) F = frequency (GHz) D = Path length (m) FM = fade margin, smaller vase (dB) L R S  3  D S f SD FM 10 2 23 10 10 23 . 1      
  • 78. FREQUENCY DIVERSITY modulates 2 different RF carrier frequencies with the same IF intelligence, then transmits both RF signals to a given destination. the carrier frequencies are 2-3% separated, since the frequency band allocations are limited.
  • 80. Improvement Factor of Frequency Diversity 0.8 Dfx 10(FM/10) Undp lFD = f2D ; UFDP = lFD Where: lFD = improvement factor (ratio) Df = Frequency Separation (Mhz) FM = Fade Margin F = frequency (Ghz); (2≤ f ≤ 11) D = Path length (km); (30≤ D ≤ 70)
  • 81. Time Unavailability  Time availability (Av) is commonly in the range from 0.99 to 0.99999 or 99% to 99.999% of the time.  Unavailability (Unav)is just contrary to the above definition. v nav A U  1
  • 82. Fade Margin for Rayleigh Fading Time Availability (%) Fade Margin (dB) 90 8 99 18 99.9 28 99.99 38 99.999 48 Example: A link with a minimum unfaded C/N specified as 20 dB. What will be the C/N requirements to meet the objective of 99.95% time availability? What is the total time in a year when the C/N would be less than 20 dB?
  • 83. References  Radio System Design for Telecommunication, Third Edition  Roger L. Freeman  Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.  Microwave Transmission Networks  Harvey Lehpamer  Copyright © 2004 McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.  Fundamentals of Microwave Communication  Manny T. Rule  Microwave Engineering Design Consideration  Lenkurt