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Test and Measurement
Division

Operating Manual

VECTOR SIGNAL GENERATOR
SMIQ02B
1125.5555.02

SMIQ03B
1125.5555.03

SMIQ03HD
1125.5555.33

SMIQ04B
1125.5555.04

SMIQ06B
1125.5555.06

SMIQ06ATE
1125.5555.26
Volume 1
This Operating Manual consists of 2 volumes
Printed in the Federal
Republic of Germany

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Supplement

Supplement to Manual
SMIQ06ATE
The functionality of model SMIQ06ATE and its compliance with specifications correspond to model
SMIQ06B (see Data sheet SMIQB06B).
Model SMIQ06ATE differs from model SMIQ06B as follows:
• The instrument has no display (item 1 in front panel view)
• The connectors on the front panel (item 4 in front panel view) are provided on the rear panel.
• The following connectors are not fitted:
− I Faded,
− Q Faded,
− I/Q AUX,
− LF,
− EXT 1,
− EXT 2,
− SYM CLK,
− X-AXIS,
− BLANK,
− MARKER,
− SER DATA,
− PULS,
− EXTTUNE
− BER
− DATA
− BITCLOCK and
− PAR DATA
For manual operation of the SMIQ06ATE please download SMIQ-TV from the www.rohde-schwarz.com
website. SMIQ-TV runs on any external Windows™ PC including a GPIB controller and features a full
display of the SMIQ.

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Supplement to Manual SMIQ
Special Features of HD Model
VECTOR MOD menu with model SMIQ03HD:

IQ FILTER

Selection between filter off and a 2.5 MHz, 5 MHz, 7.5 MHz or 10 MHz lowpass filter in the baseband. The filters suppress noise in the baseband, which improves adjacent channel power
(ACP) with W-CDMA. The filter frequency response is automatically compensated with DIGITAL
MOD and DIGITAL STD in the MCOD mode, so that the error vector magnitude (EVM)
deteriorates only slightly. If the VECTOR MOD mode is active and AMIQ with WinIQSIM used
as a source, the frequency response is compensated by WinIQSIM. For applications requiring a
very low EVM the I/Q filter should always be switched OFF.
OFF
filter off
2.5 MHz
2.5 MHz lowpass filter
5 MHz
5 MHz lowpass filter
7.5 MHz
7.5 MHz lowpass filter
10 MHz
10 MHz lowpass filter
IEC/IEEE-bus commands
:SOUR:DM:IQ:FILT:STAT ON|OFF
:SOUR:DM:IQ:FILT:FREQ 2.5MHZ

HIGH ACLR W-CDMA signals with a very high adjacent channel power ratio (ACPR) can be generated
in the 3GPP downlink band by means of option SMIQB57 (High ACLR for W-CDMA) in
conjunction with option SMIQB20 (Modulation Coder). Moreover, RF peak levels up to
+30 dBm can be produced thanks to the extremely linear power amplifier.
Note:
Option SMIQB57 can be used only in the 2110 MHz to 2170 MHz 3GPP
downlink band. Although carrier frequencies outside this band can be set, no
specified values exist for such applications.
RF up/down converter

I/Q modulator
sin
G

I

RF output

Q
WCDMA filter
BW 3.84MHz

BP
Power
2110 to 2170MHz Amplifier

cos
High ACLR option SMIQB57

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Option SMIQB57 incorporates a filter tailored to the channel bandwidth of a 3GPP
W-CDMA signal (3.84 MHz) for suppressing unwanted signal components outside the
useful band. SMIQB57 can for this reason be used effectively only with this particular type
of digital modulation. Despite this, the option can be used with other digital modulation
modes provided the occupied bandwidth is smaller than 3.84 MHz and the channel
frequency is in the range of 2110 MHz to 2170 MHz. This may be expedient for
applications requiring very high RF levels.
Output power with option SMIQB57 (High ACLR for W-CDMA):
With option SMIQB57 installed, the maximum output power is +30 dBm. The dynamic range
of the electronic level setting is extended to 30 dB in the Attenuator Fixed mode.
IEC/IEEE-bus command

:SOUR:DM:IQ:HACLr:STAT

New Features Not Concerning HD Model
VECTOR MOD menu
IQ FILTER

Only with option SMIQB47; not on SMIQ03HD.
Selection between filter off and a 850 kHz, 2.5 MHz or 5 MHz lowpass filter in the
baseband. The filters suppress noise in the baseband from 900 kHz, 3 MHz or 6 MHz,
which improves adjacent channel power (ACP) with IS-95 and W-CDMA. The filter
frequency response is automatically compensated with DIGITAL MOD and DIGITAL STD
in the MCOD mode, so that the error vector magnitude (EVM) deteriorates only slightly.
If the VECTOR MOD mode is active and AMIQ with WinIQSIM used as a source, the
frequency response is compensated by WinIQSIM. For applications requiring a very low
EVM the I/Q filter should always be switched OFF.
OFF
filter off
850 kHz
850 kHz lowpass filter
2.5 MHz
2.5 MHz lowpass filter
5 MHz
5 MHz lowpass filter
IEC/IEEE-bus commands
:SOUR:DM:IQ:FILT:STAT ON|OFF
:SOUR:DM:IQ:FILT:FREQ 2.5MHZ

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New Features on All Models
DIGITAL MOD – FILTER menu:
A new filter was added:
(FILTER...)

FILTER TYPE

GAUSS LINEAR linearized Gaussian filter for GSM_EDGE
(to GSM Specification 05.04, Change Request A010)
IEC/IEEE-bus command:
:SOUR:DM:FILT:TYPE LGA
GAUSS LINEAR
(old version)
linearized Gaussian filter for GSM_EDGE
(to GSM Specification older than 05.04)
IEC/IEEE-bus command:
:SOUR:DM:FILT:TYPE OLG

DIGITAL STD – WCDMA/3GPP menu:
OCNS CHANNELS was changed to ADD OCNS.
ADD OCNS

Simulation of orthogonal channel noise. This menu item is available only in the downlink
and if option SMIQB48 is installed. For more information refer to section 2.15.4.

Section 2.15.4 ADD OCNS:
Generation of orthogonal channel noise (OCNS) to TS 25.101
The OCNS scenario is defined as follows:
Table C.6: DPCH spreading code, timing offsets and relative level settings for OCNS signal
Channelization code

Timing offset
(x256Tchip)

Level setting (dB)

2
11
17
23
31
38
47
55
62
69
78
85
94
125
113
119

86
134
52
45
143
112
59
23
1
88
30
18
30
61
128
143

-1
-3
-3
-5
-2
-4
-8
-7
-4
-6
-5
-9
-10
-8
-6
0

Parameters common to all OCNS channels:
Type:
DPCH
Symbol rate: 30 ksps
Pilot length:
8 bit
The powers of the OCNS channels are to be understood as relative powers only. In the test scenarios
defined by the standard, the OCNS channels are weighted so that a sum power of linear 1 (or 0 dB) is
obtained. This is done automatically in SMIQ.

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If ADD OCNS is set to ON,
• channels 15 to 30 of base station 1 are automatically set as shown in the table above
and
• the power of the OCNS component is adjusted automatically so that the powers of the OCNS
channels and the powers of the non-OCNS channels of base station 1 add up to yield a sum power
of linear 1.
The settings for the 16 OCNS channels are READ ONLY settings, i.e. they cannot be modified. In the
channel table, the OCNS channels are marked by an "O" after the channel number.
If the setting of a non-OCNS channel is modified, the power of the OCNS channels is adjusted
immediately. If adjustment is not possible because the powers of the non-OCNS channels already add
up to 0 dB or higher, the OCNS channels are set to -60 dB. In this case an error message is output
when WCDMA/3GPP is switched on.

Further Settings of ENHANCED CHANNELS Menu:
SEQUENCE LENGTH

The maximum sequence length not only depends on free DGEN list memory
space but also decisively on the ENHANCED P-CCPCH/BCH status and,
where applicable, on the number of DPCHs:
ENHANCED P-CCPCH/BCH STATE = OFF
1 DPCH:
1022 frames
2 DPCHs:
511 frames
3 DPCHs:
341 frames
4 DPCHs:
255 frames
ENHANCED P-CCPCH/BCH STATE = ON
SYMBOL RATE DPCH ≤ 30 ksps:
2044 frames
SYMBOL RATE DPCH > 30 ksps:
500 frames

New IEC/IEEE-Bus Commands
[:SOURce]:DM:IQ:FILTer:FREQuency 850 kHz, 2.5 MHz, 5 MHz, 7.5 MHz, 10 MHz
With this command, an IQ filter with the required cutoff frequency is selected. The command is
available, with option SMIQB47 (LOW ACP for IS-95 CDMA and W-CDMA) installed, for cutoff
frequencies 850 kHz, 2.5 MHz and 5 MHz. With model SMIQ03HD, cutoff frequencies 2.5 MHz,
5 MHz, 7.5 MHz and 10 MHz are available.
Example:
:SOUR:DM:IQ:FILT:FREQ 2.5MHZ
*RST value is 2.5 MHz
[:SOURce]:DM:IQ:HACLr:STATe ON | OFF
This command switches the option SMIQB57 on or off.
Example:

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Output Mode

NORMAL

This mode corresponds to that of the previous SMIQ.

LOW NOISE:

The modulation in the SMIQ is set so that the power of the second and following
adjacent channels (ALT1...) is minimal.

LOW DIST:

The modulation in the SMIQ is set so that the power of the first adjacent channel
(ADJ) is minimal. This optimization takes into consideration the modulation signal
and the version-dependent parameters of the module at 2 GHz.

Hints for the individual modes:
CW:

The output mode has no effect in this mode.

VECTOR MOD:

With the LOW NOISE output mode, you should additionally raise the IQ level
applied (max. 1 V p). The optimal IQ level with LOW DIST depends on the
modulation signal and must be ascertained through measurements. The adjacent
channel power for symbol rates <200 kHz is essentially determined through
multiplicative phase noise. The IQ level can be set to 250 mV p independent of the
modulation signal.
The level error caused by a change in the IQ level can be corrected with the
LEVEL OFFSET.

ARB MOD:

With the LOW NOISE / LOW DIST output mode, the modulation in the SMIQ only
changes by a fixed amount. The user can vary the IQ level in order to achieve the
best results with LOW DIST as a function of the modulation signal.

FADSIM/NDSIM:

If these modules are activated, the output mode has no effect. If FSIM is activated,
the adjacent channel power can be optimized by the parameter "Insertion Loss
Setting Mode" in the FADSIM menu.

Additional hints:
The specifications for the level accuracy and harmonic ratio are only valid for the NORMAL output
mode; in the other modes they can change.
IEC/IEEE-bus command: SOURce:POWer[:LEVel]:OMODe NORMal
|LDIStortion
|LNOise

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Tabbed Divider Overview

Tabbed Divider Overview
Volume 1
How to Use this Manual
Contents
Data Sheet
Supplement to Data Sheet
Safety Instructions
Certificate of quality
EC Certificate of Conformity
List of R & S Representatives

Tabbed Divider

1

Chapter 1:

Preparation for Use

2

Chapter 2:

Manual Operation

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Index

Volume 2
How to Use this Manual
Contents
Safety Instructions

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3

Chapter 3:

Remote Control

4

Chapter 4:

Maintenance

5

Chapter 5:

Performance Test

6

Annex A:

Interfaces

7

Annex B:

List of Error Messages

8

Annex C:

List of Commands

9

Annex D:

Programming Example

10

Index

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SMIQ

Introduction on how to use the manual
This operating manual contains essential information on commissioning, manual control, remote control,
maintenance and checking the rated specifications of SMIQ as well as all specifications of the unit and
available options.

The following models and options are described in this manual:
•
•
•
•

SMIQ02B – Vector Signal Generator 300 kHz to 2.2 GHz
SMIQ03B – Vector Signal Generator 300 kHz to 3.3 GHz
SMIQ04B – Vector Signal Generator 300 kHz to 4.4 GHz
SMIQ06B – Vector Signal Generator 300 kHz to 6.4 GHz

•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
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Option SM-B1 – Reference Oscillator OCXO
Option SM-B5 – FM/PM Modulator
Option SMIQB11 – Data Generator
Option SMIQB12 – Memory Extension to Data Generator
Option SMIQB14 – Fading Simulator FSIM1
Option SMIQB15 – Second Fading Simulator FSIM2
Option SMIQB17 – Noise Generator and Distortion Simulator
Option SMIQB19 – Rear Panel Connections for RF and LF
Option SMIQB20 – Modulation Coder
Option SMIQB21 – Bit Error Rate Test
Option SMIQB42 – Digital Standard IS-95 CDMA
Option SMIQB43 – Digital Standard W-CDMA
Option SMIQB45 – Digital Standard 3 GPP W-CDMA
Option SMIQB47 – LOW ACP Filter
Option SMIQB48 – Enhanced Functions für 3GPP W-CDMA
Option SMIQB49 – Dynamic Fading
Option SMIQB60 – Arbitrary Waveform Generator

The chapters with associated contents are as follows:
Data sheets

list guaranteed specifications for the functions and characteristics of the unit
and its options.

Chapter 1

provides information on putting the unit into operation (AC supply connection,
switch-on/off), functional test, preset settings, fitting the options and mounting
the unit into a 19" rack.

Chapter 2

explains the manual control of SMIQ. It contains front and rear panel views,
describes the control elements as well as connectors, provides a short
introduction with sample settings for first-time users. It also explains how to
change parameters and the use of the list editor and gives an overview of the
menus for the functions covered by the unit and its options. It also presents
the functions and menus of the unit and its options (frequency and level
setting, analog and digital modulation, ARB, external modulation source
AMIQ, fading simulation, noise generation and distortion simulation, BERT,
sweep, LIST mode, memory sequence and general functions not relating to
signal generation).

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Chapter 3

provides information on remote control of SMIQ. It informs about basics like
IEC/IEEE bus, RS-232C interface, interface and device-dependent messages,
command processing, status reporting system etc. It also includes an
overview of each command system and describes all commands available in
the unit and its options.

Chapter 4

informs about preventive maintenance and functional tests.

Chapter 5

contains information on how to check the rated specifications (required test
equipment, test setup, test procedure) and on the performance test report.

Annex A

provides information on interfaces.

Annex B

contains a list of SCPI- and SMIQ-specific error messages displayed by the
unit.

Annex C

provides an alphabetical list of commands.

Annex D

gives programming examples for remote control.

Index

provides the index with entries in alphabetical order.

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Before putting the product into operation for
the first time, make sure to read the following

Safety Instructions
Rohde & Schwarz makes every effort to keep the safety standard of its products up to date and to offer
its customers the highest possible degree of safety. Our products and the auxiliary equipment required
for them are designed and tested in accordance with the relevant safety standards. Compliance with
these standards is continuously monitored by our quality assurance system. This product has been
designed and tested in accordance with the EC Certificate of Conformity and has left the manufacturer’s
plant in a condition fully complying with safety standards. To maintain this condition and to ensure safe
operation, observe all instructions and warnings provided in this manual. If you have any questions
regarding these safety instructions, Rohde & Schwarz will be happy to answer them.
Furthermore, it is your responsibility to use the product in an appropriate manner. This product is
designed for use solely in industrial and laboratory environments or in the field and must not be used in
any way that may cause personal injury or property damage. You are responsible if the product is used
for an intention other than its designated purpose or in disregard of the manufacturer's instructions. The
manufacturer shall assume no responsibility for such use of the product.
The product is used for its designated purpose if it is used in accordance with its operating manual and
within its performance limits (see data sheet, documentation, the following safety instructions). Using
the products requires technical skills and knowledge of English. It is therefore essential that the
products be used exclusively by skilled and specialized staff or thoroughly trained personnel with the
required skills. If personal safety gear is required for using Rohde & Schwarz products, this will be
indicated at the appropriate place in the product documentation.

Symbols and safety labels

Observe
operating
instructions

Weight
indication for
units >18 kg

Supply
voltage
ON/OFF

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Danger of
electric
shock

Standby
indication

Direct
current
(DC)

Warning!
Hot
surface

PE terminal

Alternating
current (AC)

Ground

Direct/alternating
current (DC/AC)

Ground
terminal

Attention!
Electrostatic
sensitive
devices

Device fully
protected by
double/reinforced
insulation

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Observing the safety instructions will help prevent personal injury or damage of any kind caused by
dangerous situations. Therefore, carefully read through and adhere to the following safety instructions
before putting the product into operation. It is also absolutely essential to observe the additional safety
instructions on personal safety that appear in other parts of the documentation. In these safety
instructions, the word "product" refers to all merchandise sold and distributed by Rohde & Schwarz,
including instruments, systems and all accessories.

Tags and their meaning
DANGER

This tag indicates a safety hazard with a high potential of risk for the
user that can result in death or serious injuries.

WARNING

This tag indicates a safety hazard with a medium potential of risk for the
user that can result in death or serious injuries.

CAUTION

This tag indicates a safety hazard with a low potential of risk for the user
that can result in slight or minor injuries.

ATTENTION

This tag indicates the possibility of incorrect use that can cause damage
to the product.

NOTE

This tag indicates a situation where the user should pay special attention
to operating the product but which does not lead to damage.

These tags are in accordance with the standard definition for civil applications in the European
Economic Area. Definitions that deviate from the standard definition may also exist. It is therefore
essential to make sure that the tags described here are always used only in connection with the
associated documentation and the associated product. The use of tags in connection with unassociated
products or unassociated documentation can result in misinterpretations and thus contribute to personal
injury or material damage.

Basic safety instructions
1. The product may be operated only under
the operating conditions and in the
positions specified by the manufacturer. Its
ventilation must not be obstructed during
operation. Unless otherwise specified, the
following requirements apply to
Rohde & Schwarz products:
prescribed operating position is always with
the housing floor facing down, IP protection
2X, pollution severity 2, overvoltage
category 2, use only in enclosed spaces,
max. operation altitude max. 2000 m.
Unless specified otherwise in the data
sheet, a tolerance of ±10% shall apply to
the nominal voltage and of ±5% to the
nominal frequency.
2. Applicable local or national safety
regulations and rules for the prevention of
accidents must be observed in all work
performed. The product may be opened
only by authorized, specially trained
personnel. Prior to performing any work on
the product or opening the product, the

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product must be disconnected from the
supply network. Any adjustments,
replacements of parts, maintenance or
repair must be carried out only by technical
personnel authorized by Rohde & Schwarz.
Only original parts may be used for
replacing parts relevant to safety (e.g.
power switches, power transformers,
fuses). A safety test must always be
performed after parts relevant to safety
have been replaced (visual inspection, PE
conductor test, insulation resistance
measurement, leakage current
measurement, functional test).
3. As with all industrially manufactured goods,
the use of substances that induce an
allergic reaction (allergens, e.g. nickel)
such as aluminum cannot be generally
excluded. If you develop an allergic
reaction (such as a skin rash, frequent
sneezing, red eyes or respiratory
difficulties), consult a physician immediately
to determine the cause.

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4. If products/components are mechanically
and/or thermically processed in a manner
that goes beyond their intended use,
hazardous substances (heavy-metal dust
such as lead, beryllium, nickel) may be
released. For this reason, the product may
only be disassembled, e.g. for disposal
purposes, by specially trained personnel.
Improper disassembly may be hazardous to
your health. National waste disposal
regulations must be observed.
5. If handling the product yields hazardous
substances or fuels that must be disposed
of in a special way, e.g. coolants or engine
oils that must be replenished regularly, the
safety instructions of the manufacturer of
the hazardous substances or fuels and the
applicable regional waste disposal
regulations must be observed. Also
observe the relevant safety instructions in
the product documentation.
6. Depending on the function, certain products
such as RF radio equipment can produce
an elevated level of electromagnetic
radiation. Considering that unborn life
requires increased protection, pregnant
women should be protected by appropriate
measures. Persons with pacemakers may
also be endangered by electromagnetic
radiation. The employer is required to
assess workplaces where there is a special
risk of exposure to radiation and, if
necessary, take measures to avert the
danger.
7. Operating the products requires special
training and intense concentration. Make
certain that persons who use the products
are physically, mentally and emotionally fit
enough to handle operating the products;
otherwise injuries or material damage may
occur. It is the responsibility of the
employer to select suitable personnel for
operating the products.
8. Prior to switching on the product, it must be
ensured that the nominal voltage setting on
the product matches the nominal voltage of
the AC supply network. If a different voltage
is to be set, the power fuse of the product
may have to be changed accordingly.
9. In the case of products of safety class I with
movable power cord and connector,
operation is permitted only on sockets with
earthing contact and protective earth
connection.

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10. Intentionally breaking the protective earth
connection either in the feed line or in the
product itself is not permitted. Doing so can
result in the danger of an electric shock
from the product. If extension cords or
connector strips are implemented, they
must be checked on a regular basis to
ensure that they are safe to use.
11. If the product has no power switch for
disconnection from the AC supply, the plug
of the connecting cable is regarded as the
disconnecting device. In such cases, it
must be ensured that the power plug is
easily reachable and accessible at all times
(length of connecting cable approx. 2 m).
Functional or electronic switches are not
suitable for providing disconnection from
the AC supply. If products without power
switches are integrated in racks or systems,
a disconnecting device must be provided at
the system level.
12. Never use the product if the power cable is
damaged. By taking appropriate safety
measures and carefully laying the power
cable, ensure that the cable cannot be
damaged and that no one can be hurt by
e.g. tripping over the cable or suffering an
electric shock.
13. The product may be operated only from
TN/TT supply networks fused with max.
16 A.
14. Do not insert the plug into sockets that are
dusty or dirty. Insert the plug firmly and all
the way into the socket. Otherwise this can
result in sparks, fire and/or injuries.
15. Do not overload any sockets, extension
cords or connector strips; doing so can
cause fire or electric shocks.
16. For measurements in circuits with voltages
Vrms > 30 V, suitable measures (e.g.
appropriate measuring equipment, fusing,
current limiting, electrical separation,
insulation) should be taken to avoid any
hazards.
17. Ensure that the connections with
information technology equipment comply
with IEC 950/EN 60950.
18. Never remove the cover or part of the
housing while you are operating the
product. This will expose circuits and
components and can lead to injuries, fire or
damage to the product.

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19. If a product is to be permanently installed,
the connection between the PE terminal on
site and the product's PE conductor must
be made first before any other connection
is made. The product may be installed and
connected only by a skilled electrician.
20. For permanently installed equipment
without built-in fuses, circuit breakers or
similar protective devices, the supply circuit
must be fused in such a way that suitable
protection is provided for users and
products.
21. Do not insert any objects into the openings
in the housing that are not designed for this
purpose. Never pour any liquids onto or into
the housing. This can cause short circuits
inside the product and/or electric shocks,
fire or injuries.
22. Use suitable overvoltage protection to
ensure that no overvoltage (such as that
caused by a thunderstorm) can reach the
product. Otherwise the operating personnel
will be endangered by electric shocks.
23. Rohde & Schwarz products are not
protected against penetration of water,
unless otherwise specified (see also safety
instruction 1.). If this is not taken into
account, there exists the danger of electric
shock or damage to the product, which can
also lead to personal injury.
24. Never use the product under conditions in
which condensation has formed or can form
in or on the product, e.g. if the product was
moved from a cold to a warm environment.
25. Do not close any slots or openings on the
product, since they are necessary for
ventilation and prevent the product from
overheating. Do not place the product on
soft surfaces such as sofas or rugs or
inside a closed housing, unless this is well
ventilated.
26. Do not place the product on heatgenerating devices such as radiators or fan
heaters. The temperature of the
environment must not exceed the maximum
temperature specified in the data sheet.
27. Batteries and storage batteries must not be
exposed to high temperatures or fire. Keep
batteries and storage batteries away from
children. If batteries or storage batteries are
improperly replaced, this can cause an
explosion (warning: lithium cells). Replace
the battery or storage battery only with the

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matching Rohde & Schwarz type (see
spare parts list). Batteries and storage
batteries are hazardous waste. Dispose of
them only in specially marked containers.
Observe local regulations regarding waste
disposal. Do not short-circuit batteries or
storage batteries.
28. Please be aware that in the event of a fire,
toxic substances (gases, liquids etc.) that
may be hazardous to your health may
escape from the product.
29. Please be aware of the weight of the
product. Be careful when moving it;
otherwise you may injure your back or other
parts of your body.
30. Do not place the product on surfaces,
vehicles, cabinets or tables that for reasons
of weight or stability are unsuitable for this
purpose. Always follow the manufacturer's
installation instructions when installing the
product and fastening it to objects or
structures (e.g. walls and shelves).
31. Handles on the products are designed
exclusively for personnel to hold or carry
the product. It is therefore not permissible
to use handles for fastening the product to
or on means of transport such as cranes,
fork lifts, wagons, etc. The user is
responsible for securely fastening the
products to or on the means of transport
and for observing the safety regulations of
the manufacturer of the means of transport.
Noncompliance can result in personal injury
or material damage.
32. If you use the product in a vehicle, it is the
sole responsibility of the driver to drive the
vehicle safely. Adequately secure the
product in the vehicle to prevent injuries or
other damage in the event of an accident.
Never use the product in a moving vehicle if
doing so could distract the driver of the
vehicle. The driver is always responsible for
the safety of the vehicle; the manufacturer
assumes no responsibility for accidents or
collisions.
33. If a laser product (e.g. a CD/DVD drive) is
integrated in a Rohde & Schwarz product,
do not use any other settings or functions
than those described in the documentation.
Otherwise this may be hazardous to your
health, since the laser beam can cause
irreversible damage to your eyes. Never try
to take such products apart, and never look
into the laser beam.

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Por favor lea imprescindiblemente antes de
la primera puesta en funcionamiento las
siguientes informaciones de seguridad

Informaciones de seguridad
Es el principio de Rohde & Schwarz de tener a sus productos siempre al día con los estandards de
seguridad y de ofrecer a sus clientes el máximo grado de seguridad. Nuestros productos y todos los
equipos adicionales son siempre fabricados y examinados según las normas de seguridad vigentes.
Nuestra sección de gestión de la seguridad de calidad controla constantemente que sean cumplidas
estas normas. Este producto ha sido fabricado y examinado según el comprobante de conformidad
adjunto según las normas de la CE y ha salido de nuestra planta en estado impecable según los
estandards técnicos de seguridad. Para poder preservar este estado y garantizar un funcionamiento
libre de peligros, deberá el usuario atenerse a todas las informaciones, informaciones de seguridad y
notas de alerta. Rohde&Schwarz está siempre a su disposición en caso de que tengan preguntas
referentes a estas informaciones de seguridad.
Además queda en la responsabilidad del usuario utilizar el producto en la forma debida. Este producto
solamente fue elaborado para ser utilizado en la indústria y el laboratorio o para fines de campo y de
ninguna manera deberá ser utilizado de modo que alguna persona/cosa pueda ser dañada. El uso del
producto fuera de sus fines definidos o despreciando las informaciones de seguridad del fabricante
queda en la responsabilidad del usuario. El fabricante no se hace en ninguna forma responsable de
consecuencias a causa del maluso del producto.
Se parte del uso correcto del producto para los fines definidos si el producto es utilizado dentro de las
instrucciones del correspondiente manual del uso y dentro del margen de rendimiento definido (ver
hoja de datos, documentación, informaciones de seguridad que siguen). El uso de los productos hace
necesarios conocimientos profundos y el conocimiento del idioma inglés. Por eso se deberá tener en
cuenta de exclusivamente autorizar para el uso de los productos a personas péritas o debidamente
minuciosamente instruidas con los conocimientos citados. Si fuera necesaria indumentaria de
seguridad para el uso de productos de R&S, encontrará la información debida en la documentación del
producto en el capítulo correspondiente.

Símbolos y definiciones de seguridad

Ver manual
de
instrucciones
del uso

Informaciones
para
maquinaria
con uns peso
de > 18kg

potencia EN
MARCHA/PARADA

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Peligro de
golpe de
corriente

Indicación
Stand-by

¡Advertencia!
Superficie
caliente

Corriente
continua
DC

Conexión a
conductor
protector

Corriente
alterna AC

Conexión
a tierra

Corriente
continua/alterna
DC/AC

Conexión
a masa
conductora

¡Cuidado!
Elementos de
construción
con peligro de
carga
electroestática

El aparato está
protegido en su
totalidad por un
aislamiento de
doble refuerzo

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Tener en cuenta las informaciones de seguridad sirve para tratar de evitar daños y peligros de toda
clase. Es necesario de que se lean las siguientes informaciones de seguridad concienzudamente y se
tengan en cuenta debidamente antes de la puesta en funcionamiento del producto. También deberán
ser tenidas en cuenta las informaciones para la protección de personas que encontrarán en otro
capítulo de esta documentación y que también son obligatorias de seguir. En las informaciones de
seguridad actuales hemos juntado todos los objetos vendidos por Rohde&Schwarz bajo la
denominación de „producto“, entre ellos también aparatos, instalaciones así como toda clase de
accesorios.

Palabras de señal y su significado
PELIGRO

Indica un punto de peligro con gran potencial de riesgo para el
ususario.Punto de peligro que puede llevar hasta la muerte o graves
heridas.

ADVERTENCIA

Indica un punto de peligro con un protencial de riesgo mediano para el
usuario. Punto de peligro que puede llevar hasta la muerte o graves
heridas .

ATENCIÓN

Indica un punto de peligro con un protencial de riesgo pequeño para el
usuario. Punto de peligro que puede llevar hasta heridas leves o
pequeñas

CUIDADO

Indica la posibilidad de utilizar mal el producto y a consecuencia
dañarlo.

INFORMACIÓN

Indica una situación en la que deberían seguirse las instrucciones en el
uso del producto, pero que no consecuentemente deben de llevar a un
daño del mismo.

Las palabras de señal corresponden a la definición habitual para aplicaciones civiles en el ámbito de la
comunidad económica europea. Pueden existir definiciones diferentes a esta definición. Por eso se
debera tener en cuenta que las palabras de señal aquí descritas sean utilizadas siempre solamente en
combinación con la correspondiente documentación y solamente en combinación con el producto
correspondiente. La utilización de las palabras de señal en combinación con productos o
documentaciones que no les correspondan puede llevar a malinterpretaciones y tener por
consecuencia daños en personas u objetos.

Informaciones de seguridad elementales
1. El producto solamente debe ser utilizado
según lo indicado por el fabricante referente
a la situación y posición de funcionamiento
sin que se obstruya la ventilación. Si no se
convino de otra manera, es para los
productos R&S válido lo que sigue:
como posición de funcionamiento se define
principialmente la posición con el suelo de la
caja para abajo , modo de protección IP 2X,
grado de suciedad 2, categoría de
sobrecarga eléctrica 2, utilizar solamente en
estancias interiores, utilización hasta 2000 m
sobre el nivel del mar.
A menos que se especifique otra cosa en la
hoja de datos, se aplicará una tolerancia de
±10% sobre el voltaje nominal y de ±5%
sobre la frecuencia nominal.

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2. En todos los trabajos deberán ser tenidas en
cuenta las normas locales de seguridad de
trabajo y de prevención de accidentes. El
producto solamente debe de ser abierto por
personal périto autorizado. Antes de efectuar
trabajos en el producto o abrirlo deberá este
ser desconectado de la corriente. El ajuste,
el cambio de partes, la manutención y la
reparación deberán ser solamente
efectuadas por electricistas autorizados por
R&S. Si se reponen partes con importancia
para los aspectos de seguridad (por ejemplo
el enchufe, los transformadores o los
fusibles), solamente podrán ser sustituidos
por partes originales. Despues de cada
recambio de partes elementales para la
seguridad deberá ser efectuado un control de

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Informaciones de seguridad
seguridad (control a primera vista, control de
conductor protector, medición de resistencia
de aislamiento, medición de medición de la
corriente
conductora,
control
de
funcionamiento).
3. Como en todo producto de fabricación
industrial no puede ser excluido en general
de que se produzcan al usarlo elementos
que puedan generar alergias, los llamados
elementos alergénicos (por ejemplo el
níquel). Si se producieran en el trato con
productos R&S reacciones alérgicas, como
por ejemplo urticaria, estornudos frecuentes,
irritación de la conjuntiva o dificultades al
respirar, se deberá consultar inmediatamente
a un médico para averigurar los motivos de
estas reacciones.
4. Si productos / elementos de construcción son
tratados fuera del funcionamiento definido de
forma mecánica o térmica, pueden generarse
elementos peligrosos (polvos de sustancia
de metales pesados como por ejemplo
plomo, berilio, níquel). La partición elemental
del producto, como por ejemplo sucede en el
tratamiento de materias residuales, debe de
ser efectuada solamente por personal
especializado para estos tratamientos. La
partición elemental efectuada
inadecuadamente puede generar daños para
la salud. Se deben tener en cuenta las
directivas nacionales referentes al
tratamiento de materias residuales.
5. En el caso de que se produjeran agentes de
peligro o combustibles en la aplicación del
producto que debieran de ser transferidos a
un tratamiento de materias residuales, como
por ejemplo agentes refrigerantes que deben
ser repuestos en periodos definidos, o
aceites para motores, deberan ser tenidas en
cuenta las prescripciones de seguridad del
fabricante de estos agentes de peligro o
combustibles y las regulaciones regionales
para el tratamiento de materias residuales.
Cuiden también de tener en cuenta en caso
dado las prescripciones de seguridad
especiales en la descripción del producto.
6. Ciertos productos, como por ejemplo las
instalaciones de radiación HF, pueden a
causa de su función natural, emitir una
radiación electromagnética aumentada. En
vista a la protección de la vida en desarrollo
deberían ser protegidas personas
embarazadas debidamente. También las
personas con un bypass pueden correr
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peligro a causa de la radiación
electromagnética. El empresario está
comprometido a valorar y señalar areas de
trabajo en las que se corra un riesgo de
exposición a radiaciones aumentadas de
riesgo aumentado para evitar riesgos.
7. La utilización de los productos requiere
instrucciones especiales y una alta
concentración en el manejo. Debe de
ponerse por seguro de que las personas que
manejen los productos estén a la altura de
los requerimientos necesarios referente a
sus aptitudes físicas, psíquicas y
emocionales, ya que de otra manera no se
pueden excluir lesiones o daños de objetos.
El empresario lleva la responsabilidad de
seleccionar el personal usuario apto para el
manejo de los productos.
8. Antes de la puesta en marcha del producto
se deberá tener por seguro de que la tensión
preseleccionada en el producto equivalga a
la del la red de distribución. Si es necesario
cambiar la preselección de la tensión
también se deberán en caso dabo cambiar
los fusibles correspondientes del prodcuto.
9. Productos de la clase de seguridad I con
alimentación móvil y enchufe individual de
producto solamente deberán ser conectados
para el funcionamiento a tomas de corriente
de contacto de seguridad y con conductor
protector conectado.
10. Queda prohibida toda clase de interrupción
intencionada del conductor protector, tanto
en la toma de corriente como en el mismo
producto ya que puede tener como
consecuencia el peligro de golpe de corriente
por el producto. Si se utilizaran cables o
enchufes de extensión se deberá poner al
seguro, que es controlado su estado técnico
de seguridad.
11. Si el producto no está equipado con un
interruptor para desconectarlo de la red, se
deberá considerar el enchufe del cable de
distribución como interruptor. En estos casos
deberá asegurar de que el enchufe sea de
fácil acceso y nabejo (medida del cable de
distribución aproximadamente 2 m). Los
interruptores de función o electrónicos no
son aptos para el corte de la red eléctrica. Si
los productos sin interruptor están integrados
en construciones o instalaciones, se deberá
instalar el interruptor al nivel de la
instalación.
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Informaciones de seguridad
12. No utilice nunca el producto si está dañado el
cable eléctrico. Asegure a través de las
medidas de protección y de instalación
adecuadas de que el cable de eléctrico no
pueda ser dañado o de que nadie pueda ser
dañado por él, por ejemplo al tropezar o por
un golpe de corriente.

20. En caso de que los productos que son
instalados fijamente en un lugar sean sin
protector implementado, autointerruptor o
similares objetos de protección, deberá la
toma de corriente estar protegida de manera
que los productos o los usuarios estén
suficientemente protegidos.

13. Solamente está permitido el funcionamiento
en redes de distribución TN/TT aseguradas
con fusibles de como máximo 16 A.

21. Por favor, no introduzca ningún objeto que
no esté destinado a ello en los orificios de la
caja del aparato. No vierta nunca ninguna
clase de líquidos sobre o en la caja. Esto
puede producir corto circuitos en el producto
y/o puede causar golpes de corriente, fuego
o heridas.

14. Nunca conecte el enchufe en tomas de
corriente sucias o llenas de polvo. Introduzca
el enchufe por completo y fuertemente en la
toma de corriente. Si no tiene en
consideración estas indicaciones se arriesga
a que se originen chispas, fuego y/o heridas.
15. No sobrecargue las tomas de corriente, los
cables de extensión o los enchufes de
extensión ya que esto pudiera causar fuego
o golpes de corriente.
16. En las mediciones en circuitos de corriente
con una tensión de entrada de Ueff > 30 V se
deberá tomar las precauciones debidas para
impedir cualquier peligro (por ejemplo
medios de medición adecuados, seguros,
limitación de tensión, corte protector,
aislamiento etc.).
17. En caso de conexión con aparatos de la
técnica informática se deberá tener en
cuenta que estos cumplan los requisitos de
la EC950/EN60950.
18. Nunca abra la tapa o parte de ella si el
producto está en funcionamiento. Esto pone
a descubierto los cables y componentes
eléctricos y puede causar heridas, fuego o
daños en el producto.
19. Si un producto es instalado fijamente en un
lugar, se deberá primero conectar el
conductor protector fijo con el conductor
protector del aparato antes de hacer
cualquier otra conexión. La instalación y la
conexión deberán ser efecutadas por un
electricista especializado.

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22. Asegúrese con la protección adecuada de
que no pueda originarse en el producto una
sobrecarga por ejemplo a causa de una
tormenta. Si no se verá el personal que lo
utilice expuesto al peligro de un golpe de
corriente.
23. Los productos R&S no están protegidos
contra el agua si no es que exista otra
indicación, ver también punto 1. Si no se
tiene en cuenta esto se arriesga el peligro de
golpe de corriente o de daños en el producto
lo cual también puede llevar al peligro de
personas.
24. No utilice el producto bajo condiciones en las
que pueda producirse y se hayan producido
líquidos de condensación en o dentro del
producto como por ejemplo cuando se
desplaza el producto de un lugar frío a un
lugar caliente.
25. Por favor no cierre ninguna ranura u orificio
del producto, ya que estas son necesarias
para la ventilación e impiden que el producto
se caliente demasiado. No pongan el
producto encima de materiales blandos como
por ejemplo sofás o alfombras o dentro de
una caja cerrada, si esta no está
suficientemente ventilada.
26. No ponga el producto sobre aparatos que
produzcan calor, como por ejemplo
radiadores o calentadores. La temperatura
ambiental no debe superar la temperatura
máxima especificada en la hoja de datos.

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27. Baterías y acumuladores no deben de ser
expuestos a temperaturas altas o al fuego.
Guardar baterías y acumuladores fuera del
alcance de los niños. Si las baterías o los
acumuladores no son cambiados con la
debida atención existirá peligro de explosión
(atención celulas de Litio). Cambiar las
baterías o los acumuladores solamente por
los del tipo R&S correspondiente (ver lista de
piezas de recambio). Baterías y
acumuladores son deshechos problemáticos.
Por favor tirenlos en los recipientes
especiales para este fín. Por favor tengan en
cuenta las prescripciones nacionales de cada
país referente al tratamiento de deshechos.
Nunca sometan las baterías o acumuladores
a un corto circuito.
28. Tengan en consideración de que en caso de
un incendio pueden escaparse gases tóxicos
del producto, que pueden causar daños a la
salud.
29. Por favor tengan en cuenta que en caso de
un incendio pueden desprenderse del
producto agentes venenosos (gases, líquidos
etc.) que pueden generar daños a la salud.
30. No sitúe el producto encima de superficies,
vehículos, estantes o mesas, que por sus
características de peso o de estabilidad no
sean aptas para él. Siga siempre las
instrucciones de instalación del fabricante
cuando instale y asegure el producto en
objetos o estructuras (por ejemplo paredes y
estantes).

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31. Las asas instaladas en los productos sirven
solamente de ayuda para el manejo que
solamente está previsto para personas. Por
eso no está permitido utilizar las asas para la
sujecion en o sobre medios de transporte
como por ejemplo grúas, carretillas
elevadoras de horquilla, carros etc. El
usuario es responsable de que los productos
sean sujetados de forma segura a los medios
de transporte y de que las prescripciones de
seguridad del fabricante de los medios de
transporte sean tenidas en cuenta. En caso
de que no se tengan en cuenta pueden
causarse daños en personas y objetos.
32. Si llega a utilizar el producto dentro de un
vehículo, queda en la responsabilidad
absoluta del conductor que conducir el
vehículo de manera segura. Asegure el
producto dentro del vehículo debidamente
para evitar en caso de un accidente las
lesiones u otra clase de daños. No utilice
nunca el producto dentro de un vehículo en
movimiento si esto pudiera distraer al
conductor. Siempre queda en la
responsabilidad absoluta del conductor la
seguridad del vehículo y el fabricante no
asumirá ninguna clase de responsabilidad
por accidentes o colisiones.
33. Dado el caso de que esté integrado un
producto de laser en un producto R&S (por
ejemplo CD/DVD-ROM) no utilice otras
instalaciones o funciones que las descritas
en la documentación. De otra manera pondrá
en peligro su salud, ya que el rayo laser
puede dañar irreversiblemente sus ojos.
Nunca trate de descomponer estos
productos. Nunca mire dentro del rayo laser.

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Contents
1 Preparation for Use ............................................................................................. 1.2
1.1

Putting into Operation........................................................................................................... 1.2
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.1.3
1.1.4
1.1.5
1.1.6

Supply Voltage ......................................................................................................... 1.2
Switching On/Off the Instrument .............................................................................. 1.2
Initial Status.............................................................................................................. 1.3
Setting Contrast and Brightness of the Display........................................................ 1.3
RAM with Battery Back-Up....................................................................................... 1.3
Preset Setting........................................................................................................... 1.4

1.2

Functional Test ...................................................................................................................... 1.4

1.3

Fitting the Options................................................................................................................. 1.5
1.3.1
1.3.2
1.3.3
1.3.4
1.3.5
1.3.6
1.3.7
1.3.8
1.3.9
1.3.10
1.3.11
1.3.12
1.3.13

1.4

Opening the Casing.................................................................................................. 1.5
Overview of the Slots ............................................................................................... 1.6
Option SM-B1 - Reference Oscillator OCXO ........................................................... 1.6
Option SM-B5 - FM/PM Modulator ........................................................................... 1.8
Option SMIQB11 - Data Generator .......................................................................... 1.9
Option SMIQB12 - Memory Extension to Data Generator ....................................... 1.9
Option SMIQB14 - Fading Simulator FSIM1 .......................................................... 1.10
Option SMIQB15 - Second Fading Simulator (FSIM2) .......................................... 1.12
Option SMIQB17 - Noise Generator and Distortion Simulator ............................... 1.14
Option SMIQB20 - Modulation Coder..................................................................... 1.15
Option SMIQB21 - Bit Error Rate Test ................................................................... 1.16
Other Software Options.......................................................................................... 1.17
Option SMIQB19 - Rear Panel Connections for RF and LF................................... 1.18

Mounting into a 19" Rack ................................................................................................... 1.18

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2 Operation ............................................................................................................. 2.1
2.1

Front and Rear Panel ............................................................................................................ 2.1
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3

2.2

Display...................................................................................................................... 2.1
Controls and Inputs/Outputs of the Front Panel....................................................... 2.3
Elements of the Rear Panel ................................................................................... 2.13

Basic Operating Steps ........................................................................................................ 2.22
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
2.2.5
2.2.6
2.2.7
2.2.8
2.2.9
2.2.10
2.2.11
2.2.12

2.2.12

Design of the Display ............................................................................................. 2.22
Calling the Menus................................................................................................... 2.23
Selection and Change of Parameters .................................................................... 2.24
Triggering Action .................................................................................................... 2.25
Quick Selection of Menu (QUICK SELECT) .......................................................... 2.25
Use of [FREQ] and [LEVEL] Keys.......................................................................... 2.26
Use of [RF ON/OFF] and [MOD ON/OFF] Keys .................................................... 2.26
[ENTER] Key – Special Toggle Function ............................................................... 2.26
Changing Unit of Level ........................................................................................... 2.26
Correction of Input.................................................................................................. 2.27
Sample Setting for First Users ............................................................................... 2.27
List Editor ............................................................................................................... 2.32
2.2.12.1 Select and Generate - SELECT LIST ..................................................... 2.33
2.2.1.2 Deletion of Lists - DELETE LIST ............................................................ 2.34
2.2.11.3 Edition of Lists......................................................................................... 2.35
2.2.11.4 Pattern Setting to Operate the List Editor ............................................... 2.39
Save/Recall - Storing/Calling of Instrument Settings ........................................... 2.43

2.3

Menu Summary.................................................................................................................... 2.44

2.4

RF Frequency....................................................................................................................... 2.45
2.4.1

2.5

RF Level................................................................................................................................ 2.47
2.5.1
2.5.2
2.5.3
2.5.4
2.5.5
2.5.6
2.5.7

2.6

Level Offset ............................................................................................................ 2.49
Interrupt-free Level Setting..................................................................................... 2.50
Switching On/Off Internal Level Control ................................................................. 2.50
User Correction (UCOR) ........................................................................................ 2.52
EMF........................................................................................................................ 2.53
[RF ON / OFF]-Key................................................................................................. 2.54
Reset Overload Protection ..................................................................................... 2.54

Modulation - General........................................................................................................... 2.55
2.6.1
2.6.2
2.6.3
2.6.4

2.7

Frequency Offset.................................................................................................... 2.46

Modulation Sources................................................................................................ 2.55
LF Generator .......................................................................................................... 2.57
Simultaneous Modulation ....................................................................................... 2.57
[MOD ON/OFF] Key ............................................................................................... 2.58

Analog Modulations ............................................................................................................ 2.59
2.7.1
2.7.2
2.7.3

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Amplitude Modulation............................................................................................. 2.59
Broadband AM (BB-AM)......................................................................................... 2.60
Frequency Modulation............................................................................................ 2.61
2.7.3.1 FM Deviation Limits ................................................................................ 2.62

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2.7.4
2.7.5
2.8

Vector Modulation ............................................................................................................... 2.66
2.8.1

2.9

2.7.3.2 Preemphasis ........................................................................................... 2.62
Phase Modulation................................................................................................... 2.63
2.7.4.1 PM Deviation Limits ................................................................................ 2.64
Pulse Modulation.................................................................................................... 2.65

I/Q Impairment ....................................................................................................... 2.69

Fading Simulation ............................................................................................................... 2.70
2.9.1
2.9.2
2.9.3
2.9.4

2.9.5

Output Power with Fading ...................................................................................... 2.71
Two-Channel Fading .............................................................................................. 2.71
Correlation between Paths ..................................................................................... 2.72
Menu FADING SIM ................................................................................................ 2.72
2.9.4.1 Menu STANDARD FADING ................................................................... 2.73
2.9.4.2 Menu FINE DELAY ................................................................................. 2.78
2.9.4.3 Menu MOVING DELAY........................................................................... 2.81
2.9.4.4 Menu BIRTH-DEATH.............................................................................. 2.83
Test procedure ....................................................................................................... 2.85

2.10 Digital Modulation ............................................................................................................... 2.86
2.10.1

2.10.2
2.10.3
2.10.4

2.10.5

2.10.6
2.10.7
2.10.8
2.10.9

Digital Modulation Methods and Coding................................................................. 2.87
2.10.1.1 PSK and QAM Modulation ...................................................................... 2.87
2.10.1.2 Modulation π/4DQPSK ............................................................................ 2.88
2.10.1.3 FSK Modulation ...................................................................................... 2.89
2.10.1.4 Coding..................................................................................................... 2.89
2.10.1.5 Setting Conflicts ...................................................................................... 2.91
Internal Modulation Data and Control Signals from Lists ....................................... 2.92
Internal PRBS Data and Pattern ............................................................................ 2.94
Digital Data and Clock output Signals .................................................................... 2.95
2.10.4.1 Serial Interfaces DATA, BIT CLOCK and SYMBOL CLOCK.................. 2.95
2.10.4.2 Parallel Interfaces DATA and SYMBOL CLOCK .................................... 2.95
External Modulation Data and Control Signals....................................................... 2.95
2.10.5.1 External Serial Modulation Data ............................................................. 2.96
2.10.5.2 External Parallel Modulation Data........................................................... 2.97
2.10.5.3 Asynchronous Interface for External Modulation Data ........................... 2.98
2.10.5.4 External Control Signals ......................................................................... 2.98
Envelope Control.................................................................................................... 2.99
Clock Signals........................................................................................................ 2.100
RF Level For Digital Modulation ........................................................................... 2.100
Digital Modulation Menu....................................................................................... 2.101

2.11 Digital Standard PHS......................................................................................................... 2.115
2.11.1
2.11.2
2.11.3
2.11.4
2.11.5

Sync and Trigger Signals ..................................................................................... 2.116
PN Generators as Internal Data Source .............................................................. 2.117
Lists as Internal Data Source ............................................................................... 2.118
External Modulation Data ..................................................................................... 2.118
Menu DIGITAL STANDARD - PHS...................................................................... 2.119

2.12 Digital Standard IS-95 CDMA............................................................................................ 2.130
2.12.1
2.12.2
2.12.3

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PRBS Data Source in Forward Link ..................................................................... 2.134
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2.12.5
2.12.6

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Menu IS-95 CDMA Standard - Forward Link Signal............................................. 2.136
Menu IS-95 CDMA Standard - Reverse Link Signal without Channel Coding .... 2.146
Menu IS-95 CDMA Standard - Reverse Link Signal with Channel Coding ......... 2.148

2.13 Digital Standard W-CDMA (NTT DoCoMo/ARIB 0.0) ...................................................... 2.150
2.13.1
2.13.2
2.13.3
2.13.4
2.13.5

Sync and Trigger Signals ..................................................................................... 2.152
PN Generators as Internal Data Source .............................................................. 2.153
Lists as an Internal Data Source .......................................................................... 2.154
Menu W-CDMA Standard - Downlink and Uplink Signals without IQ Multiplex ... 2.154
Menu W-CDMA Standard - Uplink Signals with IQ Multiplex ............................... 2.165

2.14 Digital Standard 3GPP W-CDMA (FDD) ........................................................................... 2.169
2.14.1
2.14.2

2.14.3

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Description of Mobile Radio Transmission Method 3GPP W-CDMA................... 2.169
2.14.1.1 System Components ............................................................................ 2.171
Generation of 3GPP W-CDMA Signals................................................................ 2.177
2.14.2.1 Menu WCDMA/3GPP ........................................................................... 2.179
2.14.2.2 WCDMA/3GPP Menu - Para. Predef. Submenu .................................. 2.189
2.14.2.3 WCDMA/3GPP Menu - Display of CCDF ............................................. 2.191
2.14.2.4 WCDMA/3GPP Menu – Displaying Constellation Diagrams ................ 2.192
2.14.2.5 WCDMA/3GPP Menu - BS Configuration Submenu ............................ 2.193
2.14.2.6 WCDMA/3GPP Menu - MS Configuration Submenu............................ 2.199
2.14.2.7 WCDMA/3GPP – Multi Channel Edit Menu .......................................... 2.208
2.14.2.8 WCDMA/3GPP – Display of Channel Graph Menu .............................. 2.210
2.14.2.9 WCDMA/3GPP Menu – Display of Code Domain and Code Domain
Conflicts ................................................................................................ 2.211
2.14.2.10 Effect of CLIPPING LEVEL Parameter on Signal................................. 2.213
2.14.2.11 Synchronization and Trigger Signals .................................................... 2.215
2.14.2.12 Preset/Default Values ........................................................................... 2.216
Background Information for the Generation of 3GPP W-CDMA Signals ............. 2.219
2.14.3.1 3GPP W-CDMA Signals in Time Domain............................................. 2.219
2.14.3.2 3GPP W-CDMA Signals in the Frequency Range................................ 2.225
2.14.3.3 Effect of Data Source on the 3GPP W-CDMA Signal........................... 2.225
2.14.3.3.1 Two DPCHs with Uncorrelated Data ................................... 2.226
2.14.3.3.2 Two DPCHs with Same Data .............................................. 2.226
2.14.3.3.3 16 DPCHs with Uncorrelated Data...................................... 2.227
2.14.3.3.4 16 DPCHs with same Data.................................................. 2.228
2.14.3.3.5 Use of Timing Offset ........................................................... 2.229
2.14.3.4 Effects on Crest Factor ......................................................................... 2.230
2.14.3.5 Orthogonality of Channels .................................................................... 2.230
2.14.3.5.1 Ideal Scenario...................................................................... 2.230
2.14.3.5.2 Real Scenario ...................................................................... 2.230
2.14.3.5.3 Effect of SCH....................................................................... 2.231
2.14.3.5.4 Effect of S-CCPCH and the Other Downlink Channels ....... 2.231
2.14.3.5.5 Effect of PRACH and PCPCH ............................................. 2.231
2.14.3.5.6 Effect of Scrambling Code .................................................. 2.232
2.14.3.5.7 Effect of Symbol Rates and Channelization Code Numbers2.232
2.14.3.6 Simulation of Special Scenarios ........................................................... 2.234
2.14.3.6.1 Standard Base Station......................................................... 2.234
2.14.3.6.2 Base Station with More Than 128 DPCHs .......................... 2.234
2.14.3.6.3 Base Stations with Spreading Codes Used Several Times. 2.235
2.14.3.6.4 Several Base Stations ......................................................... 2.235

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Enhanced Functions For Digital Standard 3GPP W-CDMA (FDD) ....................................... 2.236
2.15.1
2.15.2
2.15.3

2.15.4

2.15.5

Test Setup ............................................................................................................ 2.236
Branching to Menus SMIQB48 of Digital Standard 3GPP WCDMA .................... 2.237
Enhanced Channels BS1/MS1............................................................................. 2.238
2.15.3.1 Downlink ............................................................................................... 2.240
2.15.3.1.1 P-CCPCH/BCH with System Frame Number...................... 2.241
2.15.3.1.2 Channel Coding................................................................... 2.243
2.15.3.1.3 Bit Error Insertion ................................................................ 2.244
2.15.3.1.4 External Power Control........................................................ 2.245
2.15.1.1.5 Further Setting of Enhanced Channels Menu ..................... 2.248
2.15.1.2 Uplink .................................................................................................... 2.253
2.15.1.3 Display of External Power Control Mode of Four Enhanced Channels 2.256
OCNS Channels................................................................................................... 2.257
2.15.4.1 OCNS Menu.......................................................................................... 2.257
2.15.1.2 Test of Maximum Input Level with SMIQ .............................................. 2.259
2.15.1.3 Favourable Sequence Length for OCNS Measurement ....................... 2.260
Additional MS Based On MS4.............................................................................. 2.260

2.16 Digital Standard NADC...................................................................................................... 2.262
2.16.1
2.16.2
2.16.3
2.16.4
2.16.5

Sync and Trigger Signals ..................................................................................... 2.263
PN Generators as Internal Data Source .............................................................. 2.264
Lists as Internal Data Source ............................................................................... 2.265
External Modulation Data ..................................................................................... 2.265
Menu DIGITAL STANDARD - NADC ................................................................... 2.266

2.17 Digital Standard PDC ........................................................................................................ 2.279
2.17.1
2.17.2
2.17.3
2.17.4
2.17.5

Sync and Trigger Signals ..................................................................................... 2.280
PN Generators as Internal Data Source .............................................................. 2.281
Lists as Internal Data Source ............................................................................... 2.282
External Modulation Data ..................................................................................... 2.282
Menu DIGITAL STANDARD - PDC...................................................................... 2.283

2.18 Digital Standard GSM/EDGE............................................................................................. 2.301
2.18.1
2.18.2
2.18.3
2.18.4
2.18.5

Sync and Trigger Signals ..................................................................................... 2.302
PN Generators as Internal Data Source .............................................................. 2.303
Lists as Internal Data Source ............................................................................... 2.304
External Modulation Data ..................................................................................... 2.304
Menu DIGITAL STANDARD - GSM/EDGE.......................................................... 2.305

2.19 Digital Standard DECT ...................................................................................................... 2.318
2.19.1
2.19.2
2.19.3
2.19.4
2.19.5

Sync and Trigger Signals ..................................................................................... 2.319
PN Generators as Internal Data Source .............................................................. 2.320
Lists as Internal Data Source ............................................................................... 2.321
External Modulation Data ..................................................................................... 2.321
Menu DIGITAL STANDARD - DECT ................................................................... 2.322

2.20 Digital Standard GPS ........................................................................................................ 2.334
2.20.1
2.20.2
2.20.3

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Description of Global Positioning System (GPS) ................................................. 2.334
GPS Menu............................................................................................................ 2.335
Instructions for Generating GPS Signals ............................................................. 2.339

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2.21 Arbitrary Waveform Generator ARB ................................................................................ 2.341
2.21.1
2.21.2

Function................................................................................................................ 2.341
2.19.1.1 Use of WinIQSIM .................................................................................. 2.344
ARB MOD Menu................................................................................................... 2.345
2.21.2.1 ARB MOD - TRIGGER Menu ............................................................... 2.347
2.21.2.2 ARB MOD - SELECT WAVEFORM Menu ........................................... 2.349
2.21.2.3 ARB MOD - DELETE WAVEFORM Menu ........................................... 2.352
2.21.2.4 ARB MOD - SET SMIQ ACCORDING TO WAVEFORM Menu .......... 2.352
2.21.2.5 ARB MOD - CLOCK... Menu................................................................ 2.354
2.21.2.6 ARB MOD - IQ OUTPUT... Menu ......................................................... 2.355

2.22 External Modulation Source AMIQ................................................................................... 2.356
2.23 Bit Error Rate Test ............................................................................................................. 2.368
2.23.1

2.23.2

Bit Error Rate Measurement with PN Sequences (BER) ..................................... 2.369
2.23.1.1 Operating Menu .................................................................................... 2.369
2.23.1.2 Signal Path and Waveform ................................................................... 2.373
2.23.1.3 Test Method .......................................................................................... 2.374
PRBS Polynomials ................................................................................ 2.375
Measurement Result, Accuracy, Measurement Time........................... 2.376
Possible Problems with BER Measurement and Related Solutions ..... 2.377
Block Error Rate Measurement (BLER) ............................................................... 2.378
2.23.2.1 Operating Menu .................................................................................... 2.378
2.23.2.2 CRC Polynomial.................................................................................... 2.380
2.23.2.3 Measurement Result, Accuracy, Measurement Time........................... 2.380
2.23.2.4 Possible BLER Measurement Problems and Solutions........................ 2.382

2.24 Noise Generator and Distortion Simulator...................................................................... 2.383
2.24.1
2.24.2
2.24.3
2.24.4

Setting NOISE/DIST Menu................................................................................... 2.384
Loading New Distortion Characteristics ............................................................... 2.387
Level Correction of the Distortion Simulator......................................................... 2.388
Calculation of the Distortion Characteristic from Polynomial Equations .............. 2.390

2.25 LF Output ........................................................................................................................... 2.391
2.26 Sweep ................................................................................................................................. 2.392
2.26.1
2.26.2
2.26.3
2.26.4
2.26.5
2.26.6
2.26.7
2.26.8

Setting the Sweep Range (START, STOP, CENTER and SPAN)....................... 2.392
Selecting the Sweep Run (SPACING LIN, LOG) ................................................. 2.393
Operating Modes (MODE) ................................................................................... 2.393
Trigger Input ......................................................................................................... 2.394
Sweep Outputs..................................................................................................... 2.394
RF Sweep............................................................................................................. 2.396
LEVEL Sweep ...................................................................................................... 2.398
LF Sweep ............................................................................................................. 2.399

2.27 LIST Mode .......................................................................................................................... 2.401
2.27.1
2.27.2

Operating Modes (MODE) ................................................................................... 2.401
Inputs/Outputs ...................................................................................................... 2.402

2.28 Memory Sequence............................................................................................................. 2.406

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2.29 Utilities................................................................................................................................ 2.410
2.29.1
2.29.2
2.29.3
2.29.4
2.29.5
2.29.6
2.29.7
2.29.8
2.29.9
2.29.10
2.29.11
2.29.12
2.29.13
2.29.14
2.29.15
2.29.16
2.29.17
2.29.18

IEC-Bus Address (SYSTEM-GPIB)..................................................................... 2.410
Parameter of the RS232 Interface (SYSTEM-RS232) ......................................... 2.411
Parameter of the SER DATA Input (SYSTEM-SERDATA) .................................. 2.412
Suppressing Indications and Deleting Memories (SYSTEM-SECURITY) ........... 2.413
Indication of the IEC-Bus Language (LANGUAGE) ............................................. 2.414
Reference Frequency Internal/External (REF OSC) ............................................ 2.414
Phase of the Output Signal (PHASE)................................................................... 2.415
Password Input With Functions Protected (PROTECT) ...................................... 2.416
Calibration (CALIB) .............................................................................................. 2.417
Indications of Module Variants (DIAG-CONFIG).................................................. 2.424
Voltage Indication of Test Points (DIAG-TPOINT) ............................................... 2.425
Measurement of CARRIER/NOISE RATIO (DIAG-C/N MEAS)........................... 2.426
Indications of Service Data (DIAG-PARAM) ........................................................ 2.427
Test (TEST).......................................................................................................... 2.427
Assigning Modulations to the [MOD ON/OFF] Key (MOD-KEY) .......................... 2.428
Setting Auxiliary Inputs/Outputs (AUX-I/O) .......................................................... 2.429
Switching On/Off Beeper (BEEPER).................................................................... 2.430
Installation of Software Option ............................................................................. 2.431

2.30 The Help System................................................................................................................ 2.432
2.31 Status.................................................................................................................................. 2.432
2.32 Error Messages.................................................................................................................. 2.433

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3 Remote Control.................................................................................................... 3.1
3.1

Brief Instructions................................................................................................................... 3.1
3.1.1
3.1.2

3.2

Switchover to Remote Control............................................................................................. 3.2
3.2.1

3.2.2

3.3

Interface Message ...................................................................................................... 3.4
Device Messages (Commands and Device Responses) ........................................... 3.5

Structure and Syntax of the Device Messages................................................................... 3.5
3.4.1
3.4.2
3.4.3
3.4.4
3.4.5
3.4.6

3.5

Remote Control via IEC Bus ....................................................................................... 3.3
3.2.1.1 Setting the Device Address....................................................................... 3.3
3.2.1.2 Indications during Remote Control ........................................................... 3.3
3.2.1.3 Return to Manual Operation...................................................................... 3.3
Remote Control via RS-232-Interface......................................................................... 3.4
3.2.2.1 Setting the Transmission Parameters ...................................................... 3.4
3.2.2.2 Indications during Remote Control ........................................................... 3.4
3.2.2.3 Return to Manual Operating...................................................................... 3.4

Messages ............................................................................................................................... 3.4
3.3.1
3.3.2

3.4

IEC-Bus....................................................................................................................... 3.1
RS-232 Interface......................................................................................................... 3.2

SCPI Introduction........................................................................................................ 3.5
Structure of a Command ............................................................................................ 3.6
Structure of a Command Line..................................................................................... 3.8
Responses to Queries ................................................................................................ 3.8
Parameter ................................................................................................................... 3.9
Overview of Syntax Elements ................................................................................... 3.11

Description of Commands.................................................................................................. 3.12
3.5.1
3.5.2
3.5.3
3.5.4

3.5.5
3.5.6
3.5.7
3.5.8
3.5.9
3.5.10
3.5.11
3.5.12
3.5.13
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Notation..................................................................................................................... 3.12
Common Commands................................................................................................ 3.14
ABORt System.......................................................................................................... 3.17
ARB System.............................................................................................................. 3.18
3.5.4.1 ARB Waveform Format .......................................................................... 3.23
3.5.4.2 Creating a Waveform „Manually“ ............................................................ 3.25
3.5.4.3 Converting a Waveform with the Application Software AMIQ-K2 ........... 3.29
3.5.4.4 AMIQ Compatible Commands for Transmission and Administration of
Waveforms ............................................................................................. 3.29
BERT System ........................................................................................................... 3.30
BLER System............................................................................................................ 3.34
CALibration System .................................................................................................. 3.37
DIAGnostic System................................................................................................... 3.40
DISPLAY System ...................................................................................................... 3.43
FORMat System ....................................................................................................... 3.44
MEMory System........................................................................................................ 3.45
OUTPut System ........................................................................................................ 3.46
OUTPut2 System ...................................................................................................... 3.48
SOURce System....................................................................................................... 3.49
3.5.14.1 SOURce:AM Subsystem......................................................................... 3.50
3.5.14.2 SOURce:CORRection Subsystem.......................................................... 3.51
3.5.14.3 SOURce:DECT Subsystem .................................................................... 3.53

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3.5.16
3.5.17
3.5.18
3.5.19
3.5.20
3.6

Instrument Model and Command Processing ................................................................ 3.215
3.6.1
3.6.2
3.6.3
3.6.4
3.6.5
3.6.6

3.7

3.5.14.4 SOURce:DIST Subsystem...................................................................... 3.61
3.5.14.5 SOURce:DM Subsystem ........................................................................ 3.65
Vector Modulation ................................................................................... 3.65
Digital Modulation ................................................................................... 3.67
3.5.14.6 SOURce:FM Subsystem......................................................................... 3.78
3.5.14.7 SOURce:FREQuency Subsystem .......................................................... 3.80
3.5.14.8 SOURce:FSIM-Subsystem ..................................................................... 3.82
3.5.14.9 SOURce:GPS Subsystem ...................................................................... 3.93
3.5.14.10 SOURce:GSM Subsystem (Digital Standard GSM/EDGE) .................... 3.96
3.5.14.11 SOURce:IS95 Subsystem (Digital Standard IS-95 CDMA) .................. 3.102
3.5.14.12 SOURce:LIST Subsystem .................................................................... 3.110
3.5.14.13 SOURce:MARKer Subsystem .............................................................. 3.112
3.5.14.14 SOURce:MODulation Subsystem ......................................................... 3.114
3.5.14.15 SOURce:NADC Subsystem.................................................................. 3.115
3.5.14.16 SOURce:NOISe Subsystem ................................................................. 3.123
3.5.14.17 SOURce:PDC Subsystem .................................................................... 3.124
3.5.14.18 SOURce:PHASe Subsystem ................................................................ 3.133
3.5.14.19 SOURce:PHS Subsystem..................................................................... 3.134
3.5.14.20 SOURce:PM Subsystem....................................................................... 3.142
3.5.14.21 SOURce:POWer Subsystem ................................................................ 3.144
3.5.14.22 SOURce:PULM Subsystem .................................................................. 3.147
3.5.14.23 SOURce:ROSCillator Subsystem ......................................................... 3.148
3.5.14.24 SOURce:SWEep Subsystem................................................................ 3.149
3.5.14.25 SOURce:WCDMa Subsystem (NTT DoCoMo/ARIB 0.0) ..................... 3.152
3.5.14.26 SOURce:W3GPp-Subsystem ............................................................... 3.159
3.5.14.27 SOURce:W3GPp:ENHanced/OCNS/ADDitional Subsystems ............. 3.180
SOURce2 System................................................................................................... 3.194
3.5.15.1 SOURce2:FREQuency Subsystem ...................................................... 3.194
3.5.15.2 SOURce2:MARKer Subsystem ............................................................ 3.196
3.5.15.3 SOURce2:SWEep Subsystem.............................................................. 3.197
STATus System ...................................................................................................... 3.199
SYSTem System .................................................................................................... 3.201
TEST System.......................................................................................................... 3.207
TRIGger System ..................................................................................................... 3.210
UNIT System .......................................................................................................... 3.215

Input Unit................................................................................................................. 3.215
Command Recognition ........................................................................................... 3.216
Data Set and Instrument Hardware ........................................................................ 3.216
Status Reporting System ........................................................................................ 3.216
Output Unit.............................................................................................................. 3.217
Command Sequence and Command Synchronization........................................... 3.217

Status Reporting System.................................................................................................. 3.218
3.7.1
3.7.2
3.7.3

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Structure of an SCPI Status Register ..................................................................... 3.218
Overview of the Status Registers ........................................................................... 3.220
Description of the Status Registers ........................................................................ 3.221
3.7.3.1 Status Byte (STB) and Service Request Enable Register (SRE) ......... 3.221
3.7.3.2 IST Flag and Parallel Poll Enable Register (PPE) ................................ 3.222
3.7.3.3 Event Status Register (ESR) and Event Status Enable Register (ESE)3.222
3.7.3.4 STATus:OPERation Register ............................................................... 3.223
3.7.3.5 STATus:QUEStionable Register........................................................... 3.224
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3.7.5
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Application of the Status Reporting Systems.......................................................... 3.225
3.7.4.1 Service Request, Making Use of the Hierarchy Structure .................... 3.225
3.7.4.2 Serial Poll.............................................................................................. 3.225
3.7.4.3 Parallel Poll ........................................................................................... 3.226
3.7.4.4 Query by Means of Commands ............................................................ 3.226
3.7.4.5 Error Queue Query ............................................................................... 3.226
Resetting Values of the Status Reporting Systems ................................................ 3.227

Fast Restore Mode ............................................................................................................ 3.228
3.8.1
3.8.2
3.8.3
3.8.4
3.8.5

Commands ............................................................................................................. 3.228
Call-Up and Termination of Operating Mode .......................................................... 3.229
Effects on Device Settings...................................................................................... 3.229
Alternative Use with Other IEC/IEEE-Bus Commands ........................................... 3.230
Synchronization Signal............................................................................................ 3.230

4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting .................................................................... 4.2
4.1

Maintenance........................................................................................................................... 4.2
4.1.1
4.1.2

4.2

Cleaning the Outside................................................................................................ 4.2
Storage..................................................................................................................... 4.2

Functional Test ...................................................................................................................... 4.2

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5 Checking the Rated Characteristics .................................................................. 5.2
5.1

Test Equipment and Test Assemblies................................................................................. 5.2
5.1.1
5.1.2

Measuring Equipment and Accessories................................................................... 5.2
Test Assemblies....................................................................................................... 5.3
5.1.2.1 Standard Test Assembly for Analog Modulations ..................................... 5.3
5.1.2.2 Test Assembly for Analog Modulations with Audio Analyzer .................... 5.5
5.1.2.3 Test Assembly for Broadband FM ............................................................ 5.5
5.1.2.4 Test Assembly for Pulse Modulation ........................................................ 5.6
5.1.2.5 Test Assembly for Vector Modulation ....................................................... 5.6
5.1.2.6 Test Assembly for SSB Phase Noise ....................................................... 5.7
5.1.2.7 Test Assembly for Output Impedance (VSWR) ........................................ 5.7
5.1.2.8 Test Assembly with Spectrum Analyzer for Fading Simulation................. 5.8
5.1.2.9 Test Assembly with Sampling Oscilloscope for Fading Simulation .......... 5.8
5.1.2.10 Test Assembly for Amplitude Settling ....................................................... 5.8

5.2

Preparation, Recommended Test Frequencies and Levels .............................................. 5.9

5.3

Test Procedures .................................................................................................................. 5.10
5.3.1
5.3.2

5.3.3

5.3.4

5.3.5

5.3.6
5.3.7
5.3.8

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Display and Keyboard ............................................................................................ 5.10
Frequency .............................................................................................................. 5.10
5.3.2.1 Frequency Setting................................................................................... 5.10
5.3.1.2 Settling Time ........................................................................................... 5.12
5.3.1.3 Setting Time LIST MODE ....................................................................... 5.14
Reference Frequency............................................................................................. 5.15
5.3.1.1 Output of Internal Reference .................................................................. 5.15
5.3.1.2 Input for External Reference................................................................... 5.15
Level....................................................................................................................... 5.15
5.3.4.1 Level Uncertainty .................................................................................... 5.15
5.31.1.2 Output Impedance .................................................................................. 5.17
5.3.1.3 Settling Time ........................................................................................... 5.18
5.31.1.4 Non-Interrupting Level Setting (ATTENUATOR MODE FIXED)............. 5.20
5.3.1.5 Overvoltage Protection (if provided) ....................................................... 5.21
Spectral Purity ........................................................................................................ 5.21
5.3.5.1 Harmonics............................................................................................... 5.21
5.3.1.2 Subharmonics ......................................................................................... 5.22
5.3.1.3 Nonharmonics......................................................................................... 5.22
5.3.1.4 Broadband Noise .................................................................................... 5.25
5.3.1.5 SSB Phase Noise ................................................................................... 5.26
5.3.1.6 Residual FM............................................................................................ 5.27
5.3.1.7 Residual AM............................................................................................ 5.27
Sweep .................................................................................................................... 5.27
Internal Modulation Generator................................................................................ 5.28
Vector Modulation .................................................................................................. 5.29
5.3.8.1 Input Impedance (VSWR)....................................................................... 5.29
5.3.1.2 Maximum Level....................................................................................... 5.29
5.3.1.3 Error Vector............................................................................................. 5.30
5.3.1.4 Modulation Frequency Response ........................................................... 5.30
5.3.1.5 Residual Carrier and Leakage ................................................................ 5.31
5.3.1.6 I/Q Imbalance ......................................................................................... 5.32
5.3.1.7 Level Control POW RAMP...................................................................... 5.33
Amplitude Modulation............................................................................................. 5.35
5.3.9.1 Modulation Depth Setting........................................................................ 5.35

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5.3.10
5.3.11

5.3.12

5.3.13

5.3.14

5.3.15

5.3.16

5.3.17
5.3.18
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5.3.9.2 AM Distortion .......................................................................................... 5.35
5.3.9.3 AM Frequency Response ....................................................................... 5.35
5.3.9.4 Residual PhiM with AM ........................................................................... 5.36
5.3.9.5 Level Monitoring at Input EXT1............................................................... 5.36
Broadband Amplitude Modulation .......................................................................... 5.37
Pulse Modulation.................................................................................................... 5.37
5.3.11.1 ON/OFF Ratio ......................................................................................... 5.37
5.3.11.2 Dynamic Characteristics ......................................................................... 5.38
Frequency Modulation (Option SM-B5).................................................................. 5.38
5.3.12.1 FM Deviation Setting............................................................................... 5.38
5.3.12.2 FM Distortion........................................................................................... 5.39
5.3.12.3 FM Frequency Response........................................................................ 5.40
5.3.12.4 FM Preemphasis (optional)..................................................................... 5.41
5.3.12.5 Residual AM with FM .............................................................................. 5.41
5.3.12.6 Carrier Frequency Error with FM ............................................................ 5.41
5.3.12.7 Level Monitoring at Input EXT2............................................................... 5.42
Phase Modulation (Option SM-B5)......................................................................... 5.42
5.3.13.1 Deviation Setting..................................................................................... 5.42
5.3.13.2 PhiM Distortion........................................................................................ 5.42
5.3.13.3 PhiM Frequency Response..................................................................... 5.43
Digital Modulation (Option SMIQB20) .................................................................... 5.43
5.3.14.1 Level Error and Residual Carrier with Digital Modulation ....................... 5.43
5.3.14.2 Analog Outputs with Digital Modulation .................................................. 5.44
5.3.14.3 Modulation Depth with ASK .................................................................... 5.44
5.3.14.4 Deviation Error with FSK......................................................................... 5.44
5.3.14.5 Deviation Error with GFSK...................................................................... 5.45
5.3.14.6 Phase Error with GMSK.......................................................................... 5.45
5.3.14.7 Error Vector with PSK ............................................................................. 5.45
5.3.14.8 Error Vector with QAM ............................................................................ 5.45
Data Generator and Memory Extension (Option SMIQB11/SMIQB12) ................. 5.46
5.3.15.1 Battery Test............................................................................................. 5.46
5.3.15.2 Function Test .......................................................................................... 5.46
5.3.15.3 Interface SERDATA................................................................................ 5.48
5.3.15.4 Memory Test (including SMIQB12)......................................................... 5.49
Digital Standards (Options) .................................................................................... 5.51
5.3.16.1 Adjacent-Channel Power Measurement with Higher Resolution ............ 5.51
5.1.16.1.1 Broadband Systems .............................................................. 5.51
5.1.16.1.2 Narrowband Systems ............................................................ 5.52
5.3.16.2 GSM/EDGE............................................................................................. 5.52
5.3.16.3 DECT ...................................................................................................... 5.53
5.3.16.4 NADC...................................................................................................... 5.55
5.3.16.5 TETRA .................................................................................................... 5.55
5.3.16.6 PDC ........................................................................................................ 5.56
5.3.16.7 PHS......................................................................................................... 5.57
IS-95 CDMA (Option SMIQB42)............................................................................. 5.58
W-CDMA - NTT DoCoMo/ARIB 0.0 (Option SMIQB43) ........................................ 5.59
3GPP W-CDMA for SMIQ with firmware version up to 5.20
(Options SMIQB20 and SMIQB45) ........................................................................ 5.60
5.1.19.1 3GPP W-CDMA with 1 Code Channel.................................................... 5.60
5.1.19.2 3GPP W-CDMA with 8 Code Channels.................................................. 5.62
3GPP W-CDMA for SMIQ with Firmware Versions 5.30 or Higher
(Options SMIQB20 and SMIQB45) ........................................................................ 5.64
5.3.20.1 3GPP W-CDMA with 1 Code Channel.................................................... 5.64
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5.3.21
5.3.22
5.3.23

5.3.24

5.3.25

5.3.26
5.4

5.3.20.2 3GPP W-CDMA with 8 Code Channels.................................................. 5.67
5.3.20.3 3GPP W-CDMA Test Model 1, 64 DPCH............................................... 5.68
3GPP W-CDMA Enhanced Channels (SMIQB48) ................................................. 5.69
5.3.21.1 External Power Control ........................................................................... 5.69
Bit Error Rate Test (Option SMIQB21)................................................................... 5.70
Fading Simulation (Option SMIQB14/SMIQB15) ................................................... 5.72
5.3.23.1 Frequency Response.............................................................................. 5.72
53.23.2 Additional Modulation Frequency Response .......................................... 5.73
5.3.23.3 Carrier Leakage for Fading..................................................................... 5.73
5.3.23.4 Path Attenuation ..................................................................................... 5.73
5.3.23.5 Path Delay (optional)............................................................................... 5.76
5.3.23.6 Doppler Shift (optional) ........................................................................... 5.77
Noise Generation and Distortion Simulation (Option SMIQB17)............................ 5.78
5.3.24.1 RF Bandwidth ......................................................................................... 5.78
5.3.24.2 Additional Modulation Frequency Response .......................................... 5.80
5.3.24.3 Residual Carrier ...................................................................................... 5.80
5.3.24.4 Frequency Response through to I-FADED, Q-FADED Outputs ............. 5.81
5.3.24.5 Signal/Noise Ratio (Carrier/Noise Ratio) ................................................ 5.82
5.3.24.6 Signal/Noise Ratio (Carrier/Noise Ratio) Worldspace ............................ 5.84
5.3.24.7 Error Vector............................................................................................. 5.84
5.3.24.8 Noise Frequency Response.................................................................... 5.85
Arbitrary Waveform Generator (ARB, Option SMIQB60)....................................... 5.86
5.3.25.1 Frequency Response.............................................................................. 5.86
5.3.25.2 DC Voltage Offset................................................................................... 5.87
5.3.25.3 Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR) ................................................. 5.87
5.3.25.4 Level Difference of Channels.................................................................. 5.89
Additional Measurements for SMIQ03S................................................................. 5.90

Performance Test Report.................................................................................................... 5.92

A Annex A ................................................................................................................A.2
A.1

IEC/IEEE Bus Interface..........................................................................................................A.2
A.1.1
A.1.2
A.1.3
A.1.4

A.2

RS-232-C Interface.................................................................................................................A.5
A.2.1
A.2.2
A.2.3

A.3

Characteristics of the Interface ................................................................................A.2
Bus Lines..................................................................................................................A.2
Interface Functions...................................................................................................A.3
Interface Messages..................................................................................................A.4

Interface characteristics ...........................................................................................A.5
Signal lines ...............................................................................................................A.5
A.2.2.1 Transmission parameters .........................................................................A.6
Interface functions....................................................................................................A.6
A.2.3.1 Handshake................................................................................................A.7

Asynchronous Interface SERDATA .....................................................................................A.8

B Annex B ................................................................................................................B.2
B.1

List of Error Messages..........................................................................................................B.2
B.1.1
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C Annex C ................................................................................................................C.1
C.1

List of Commands (with SCPI Conformity Information) ....................................................C.1

D Annex D ................................................................................................................D.1
D.1

Programming Examples .......................................................................................................D.1
1.
2.
2.1.
2.2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Including IEC-Bus Library for QuickBasic ................................................................D.1
Initialization and Default Status ................................................................................D.1
Initiate Controller ......................................................................................................D.1
Initiate Instrument.....................................................................................................D.1
Transmission of Instrument Setting Commands......................................................D.2
Switchover to Manual Control ..................................................................................D.2
Reading out Instrument Settings ..............................................................................D.2
List Management......................................................................................................D.3
Command synchronization.......................................................................................D.3
Service Request .......................................................................................................D.4

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Tables
Table 2-1
Table 2-2
Table 2-3

Input sockets for the different types of modulation........................................................... 2.55
Status messages in the case of a deviation from the rated value at the external modulation
inputs EXT1 and EXT2..................................................................................................... 2.56
Parameter setting ranges ................................................................................................. 2.69

Table 2-4

Phase shifts for π/4DQPSK without coding...................................................................... 2.87

Table 2-5
Table 2-6
Table 2-7
Table 2-8
Table 2-9
Table 2-10
Table 2-11
Table 2-12
Table 2-13
Table 2-14
Table 2-15
Table 2-16
Table 2-17
Table 2-18
Table 2-19
Table 2-20
Table 2-21
Table 2-22
Table 2-23
Table 2-24
Table 2-25
Table 2-26
Table 2-27
Table 2-28
Table 2-29
Table 2-30
Table 2-31
Table 2-32
Table 2-33
Table 2-35
Table 3-1
Table 3-2
Table 3-3
Table 3-4
Table 3-5
Table 3-6
Table 3-7
Table 3-8
Table 5-1
Table 5-2
Table A-1
Table A-2
Table A-3
Table A-4

Phase shifts for π/4DQPSK with coding NADC, PDC, PHS, TETRA or APCO25 ........... 2.87

Phase shifts for π/4DQPSK with coding TFTS................................................................. 2.87
Frequency deviations for FSK methods ........................................................................... 2.88
Possible combination of modulation method and coding ................................................. 2.88
Coding algorithms............................................................................................................. 2.89
Examples of settings conflicts
2.90
PRBS generators of modulation coder ............................................................................. 2.93
Logic function of signals BURST GATE and LEVEL ATT ................................................ 2.98
PRBS generators for PHS
2.116
CDMA: channel numbers and their frequencies........................................................... 2.131
Preferred CDMA-frequency channels according to J-STD-008 ..................................... 2.131
PN generators for IS-95 reverse link .............................................................................. 2.134
PN generators for W-CDMA
2.152
Parameters of W-CDMA system 2.169
Generator polynomials of uplink long scrambling code generators................................ 2.171
Generator polynomials of uplink short scrambling code generators .............................. 2.172
Mapping of the quaternary output sequence into the binary IQ level ............................. 2.172
Hierarchical structure of 3GPP W-CDMA frames .......................................................... 2.174
Structure of the DPDCH channel table depending on the overall symbol rate............... 2.206
Change of crest factor in the case of clipping ................................................................ 2.213
Default values for base station parameters.................................................................... 2.216
Default values for mobile station parameters ................................................................. 2.217
References to measurement channels .......................................................................... 2.241
OCNS channels
2.256
PRBS generators for NADC
2.261
PRBS generators for PDC
2.278
PRBS generators for GSM
2.300
PRBS generators for DECT
2.317
LIST mode; Example of a list
2.393
MEMORY SEQUENCE; Example of a list...................................................................... 2.398
Common Commands ....................................................................................................... 3.14
List of possible responses to *OPT? ................................................................................ 3.15
Synchronization with *OPC, *OPC? and *WAI ............................................................... 3.213
Meaning of the bits used in the status byte .................................................................... 3.217
Meaning of the bits used in the event status register ..................................................... 3.218
Meaning of the bits used in the STATus:OPERation register ........................................ 3.219
Meaning of the bits used in the STATus:QUEStionable register.................................... 3.220
Resetting instrument functions ....................................................................................... 3.223
Measuring equipment and accessories.............................................................................. 5.1
Range limits, main test frequencies with/without vector modulation .................................. 5.7
Interface function ................................................................................................................A.2
Universal Commands .........................................................................................................A.3
Addressed Commands.......................................................................................................A.3
Interface functions (RS-232-C)...........................................................................................A.5

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Figures
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Module FSIM............................................................................................................... 1.9
Module NDSIM.......................................................................................................... 1.13
Module MCOD .......................................................................................................... 1.14
Front panel view.......................................................................................................... 2.2
Rear panel view ........................................................................................................ 2.12
Design of the display................................................................................................. 2.22
MODULATION-AM menu ......................................................................................... 2.23
Display after AM setting ............................................................................................ 2.29
Display after pattern setting ...................................................................................... 2.31
OPERATION page of the MEM SEQ menu.............................................................. 2.32
SELECT-LIST-selection window............................................................................... 2.33
DELETE-LIST selection window............................................................................... 2.34
Edit function EDIT/VIEW .......................................................................................... 2.35
Block function FILL: Input window ............................................................................ 2.36
Edit function INSERT: Input window ......................................................................... 2.38
Edit function DELETE: Input window ........................................................................ 2.39
Starting point of the pattern setting ........................................................................... 2.40
Pattern setting - Edition of a list ................................................................................ 2.42
Menu FREQUENCY (preset setting) ........................................................................ 2.45
Example of a circuit with frequency offset ................................................................ 2.46
Menu LEVEL (preset setting) POWER RESOLUTION is set to 0.01 dB.................. 2.47
Example of a circuit with level offset......................................................................... 2.49
Menu LEVEL - ALC (preset setting) ......................................................................... 2.51
Menu LEVEL - UCOR - OPERATION side............................................................... 2.52
Menu UCOR - LEVEL-EDIT side.............................................................................. 2.53
Menu LEVEL-EMF .................................................................................................... 2.53
Example: Status message "EXT1-LOW" in case of voltage at EXT1 too low .......... 2.56
Example: Settings of the LF generator in the AM menu ........................................... 2.57
Menu ANALOG MOD-AM (preset setting)................................................................ 2.59
Menu ANALOG MOD - BB-AM (preset setting)........................................................ 2.60
Menu ANALOG MOD-FM (preset setting), fitted with option SM-B5,
FM/PM-modulator ..................................................................................................... 2.61
Dependency of the FM maximal deviation on the RF frequency set ........................ 2.62
Menu ANALOG MOD - PM (preset setting), fitted with option SM-B5, FM/PMmodulator .................................................................................................................. 2.63
Dependency of the PM maximal deviation on the RF frequency set ........................ 2.64
Menu MODULATION-PULSE (preset setting), fitted with option SM-B3, pulse
modulator, and option SM-B4, pulse generator ........................................................ 2.65
Example: vector modulation ..................................................................................... 2.66
VECTOR MOD menu (preset settings), equipped with option SMIQB47 and
IQMOD var. 8 or higher ............................................................................................ 2.67
Effect of I/Q impairment............................................................................................ 2.69
Fading simulator in the SMIQ ................................................................................... 2.70
Two-channel fading .................................................................................................. 2.71
Menu FADING SIM with submenus.......................................................................... 2.72
Menu STANDARD FADING (two Fading Simulators installed) ................................ 2.73
Doppler Frequency shift with moving receiver .......................................................... 2.76
Menu FINE DELAY ................................................................................................... 2.78
Two paths with menu MOVING DELAY ................................................................... 2.80
Menu MOVING DELAY............................................................................................. 2.80
Example of hop sequence with BIRTH-DEATH fading............................................. 2.82
Menu BIRTH-DEATH................................................................................................ 2.82

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Pulse on Oscilloscope .............................................................................................. 2.84
Modulation coder in SMIQ ........................................................................................ 2.85
Digital input signals of modulation coder .................................................................. 2.85
Functional blocks Coding and Mapping.................................................................... 2.86
Constellation diagrams of BPSK, QPSK, 8PSK and 16QAM ................................... 2.86
DATA LIST for modulation data................................................................................ 2.91
CONTROL LIST for control signals .......................................................................... 2.92
9-bit PRBS generator................................................................................................ 2.93
External serial data and bit clock Data change should take place only on the
negative clock edge. ................................................................................................. 2.95
External serial data and symbol clock, 3 bit/symbol SYMBOL CLOCK = High
marks the LSB. A status change of DATA and SYMBOL CLOCK should be
performed synchronously.......................................................................................... 2.95
External serial data, internal clock signals................................................................ 2.95
External parallel data and symbol clock Data change should take place only on
the negative clock edge. ........................................................................................... 2.96
External parallel data and symbol clock SYMBOL CLOCK = High marks the LSB. A
status change of DATA and SYMBOL CLOCK should be performed synchronously......2.96
Envelope control in SMIQ with modulation coder ..................................................... 2.98
Signal waveforms during envelope control ............................................................... 2.99
DIGITAL MOD menu, SMIQ equipped with option Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and
option Data Generator SMIQB11............................................................................ 2.100
DIGITAL MOD-SOURCE menu, SMIQ equipped with option Modulation Coder
SMIQB20 and option Data Generator SMIQB11 .................................................... 2.100
DIGITAL MOD - MODULATION... menu, SMIQ equipped with option Modulation
Coder SMIQB20 and option Data Generator SMIQB11 ......................................... 2.103
DIGITAL MOD -FILTER... menu, SMIQ equipped with option Modulation Coder
SMIQB20 and option Data Generator SMIQB11 .................................................... 2.105
DIGITAL MOD - TRIGGER menu, SMIQ equipped with option Modulation Coder
SMIQB20 and option Data Generator SMIQB11 .................................................... 2.108
DIGITAL MOD - CLOCK, SMIQ equipped with option Modulation Coder
SMIQB20 and option Data Generator SMIQB11 .................................................... 2.109
DIGITAL MOD - POWER RAMP CONTROL menu, SMIQ equipped with option
Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and option Data Generator SMIQB11....................... 2.111
DIGITAL MOD - EXT INPUTS menu, SMIQ equipped with option Modulation
Coder SMIQB20 and option Data Generator SMIQB11 ......................................... 2.112
Menu DIGITAL STD - PHS, SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder SMIQB20
and Data Generator SMIQB11 ............................................................................... 2.118
Menu DIGITAL STD - PHS - MODULATION..., SMIQ equipped with Modulation
Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11 .................................................... 2.118
Menu DIGITAL STD - PHS_TRIGGER..., SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder
SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11............................................................... 2.120
Menu DIGITAL STD - PHS - CLOCK..., SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder
SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11............................................................... 2.122
Menu DIGITAL STD - PHS - POWER RAMP CONTROL... , SMIQ equipped with
Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11 ................................. 2.123
Menu DIGITAL STD - PHS - SAVE/RCL FRAME, SMIQ equipped with
Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11 ................................. 2.124
Menu DIGITAL STD - PHS - SELECT SLOT, SMIQ equipped with Modulation
Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11 .................................................... 2.125
Forward link signal generation ................................................................................ 2.129
Reverse link signal generation without channel coding .......................................... 2.130
Traffic channel 9600 in "Reverse Link Coded" mode ............................................. 2.130
Frame structure of traffic channel 9600 in "Reverse Link Coded" mode................ 2.131
CDMA sync signals................................................................................................. 2.132

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Fig. 2-91
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Menu DIGITAL STD - IS-95 - MODE - FWD_LINK_18, equipped with options
modulation coder SMIQB20, data generator SMIQB11 and SMIQB42 .................. 2.135
Menu DIGITAL STD - IS-95 - MODULATION..., equipped with options
modulation coder SMIQB20, data generator SMIQB11 and SMIQB42 .................. 2.137
Menu DIGITAL STD - IS-95 - TRIGGER..., equipped with options modulation
coder SMIQB20, data generator SMIQB11 and SMIQB42..................................... 2.139
Menu DIGITAL STD - IS-95 - CLOCK..., equipped with options modulation coder
SMIQB20, data generator SMIQB11 and SMIQB42............................................... 2.141
Menu DIGITAL STD - IS-95 - SAVE/RCL MAPPING..., equipped with options
modulation coder SMIQB20, data generator SMIQB11 and SMIQB42 .................. 2.143
Menu DIGITAL STD - IS-95 - MODE - REV_LINK ................................................. 2.145
Menu DIGITAL STD - IS-95 - MODE - REV_LINK_CODED .................................. 2.147
Downlink DPCH signal generation for a code channel ........................................... 2.149
Uplink signal generation with IQ multiplex and several code channels .................. 2.150
Menu DIGITAL STD - WCDMA - MODE - 8CHAN, LINK DIRECTION/MULTIPLEX DOWN, equipped with options modulation coder SMIQB20, data generator
SMIQB11 and SMIQB43......................................................................................... 2.153
Menu DIGITAL STD - WCDMA - MODULATION..., equipped with options
modulation coder SMIQB20, data generator SMIQB11 and SMIQB43 .................. 2.156
Menu DIGITAL STD - WCDMA - TRIGGER..., equipped with options
modulation coder SMIQB20, data generator SMIQB11 and SMIQB43 .................. 2.158
Menu DIGITAL STD - WCDMA - MULTICODE..., equipped with options
modulation coder SMIQB20, data generator SMIQB11 and SMIQB43 .................. 2.160
Menu DIGITAL STD - WCDMA - SPREAD CODE; equipped with options
modulation coder SMIQB20, data generator SMIQB11 and SMIQB43 .................. 2.161
Menu DIGITAL STD - WCDMA - DATA; equipped with options modulation coder
SMIQB20, data generator SMIQB11 and SMIQB43............................................... 2.162
Menu DIGITAL STD - WCDMA - MODE - 8CHAN, -LINK DIRECTION/MULTIPLEX UP_IQ_MULT, equipped with options modulation coder SMIQB20, data generator
SMIQB11 and SMIQB43......................................................................................... 2.164
Structure of the downlink scrambling code generator ............................................ 2.171
Structure of the uplink short scrambling code generator ........................................ 2.172
Constellation diagram of a channel with 0 dB power .............................................. 2.173
Constellation diagram of a channel with –6 dB power ............................................ 2.175
Constellation diagram of a 3GPP W-CDMA signal with two DPCH channels ........ 2.176
Overview of DIGITAL STD – 3GPP WCDMA/3GPP menu structure ..................... 2.177
DIGITAL STD - WCDMA/3GPP - Downlink menu.................................................. 2.178
DIGITAL STD - WCDMA/3GPP - FILTER... menu................................................. 2.180
DIGITAL STD - WCDMA/3GPP - Downlink - COPY BS(MS) menu....................... 2.182
DIGITAL STD – WCDMA/3GPP – TRIGGER... menu ........................................... 2.183
DIGITAL STD – WCDMA/3GPP – SELECT BS(MS) menu ................................... 2.185
DIGITAL STD - WCDMA/3GPP - PARA. PREDEF. menu (only downlink) ............ 2.186
DIGITAL STD – WCDMA/3GPP – CCDF menu with a trace ................................. 2.187
Reading off the crest factor from LEVEL displays .................................................. 2.187
DIGITAL STD – WCDMA/3GPP – CCDF menu with three traces ......................... 2.187
DIGITAL STD - WCDMA/3GPP – CONSTELLATION menu ................................. 2.188
DIGITAL STD - WCDMA/3GPP - BS CONFIGURATION menu ............................ 2.189
Dynamic change of channel power (continuous).................................................... 2.191
DIGITAL STD – WCDMA/3GPP – BS CONFIGURATION / channel table menu .. 2.192
DIGITAL STD – WCDMA/3GPP – MS CONFIGURATION menu .......................... 2.194
DIGITAL STD – WCDMA/3GPP – MS CONFIGURATION: PRACH only Mode
menu....................................................................................................................... 2.197
DIGITAL STD – WCDMA/3GPP – MS CONFIGURATION: PCPCH only Mode
menu....................................................................................................................... 2.198

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DIGITAL STD – WCDMA/3GPP – MS CONFIGURATION: DPCCH + DPDCH
Mode menu............................................................................................................. 2.200
Dynamic change of channel power (continuous).................................................... 2.201
DIGITAL STD – WCDMA/3GPP – BS CONFIGURATION / MULTI CHANNEL
EDIT menu.............................................................................................................. 2.203
DIGITAL STD – WCDMA/3GPP – BS CONFIGURATION /CHANNEL
GRAPH menu ......................................................................................................... 2.205
Code tree of channelization codes.......................................................................... 2.206
WCDMA/3GPP – BS CONFIGURATION / CODE DOMAIN menu (without conflict)2.206
WCDMA/3GPP – BS CONFIGURATION / CODE DOMAIN menu (with conflict) .. 2.207
WCDMA/3GPP – BS CONFIGURATION / CODE DOMAIN CONFLICT menu..... 2.207
WCDMA/3GPP – BS CONFIGURATION / CODE DOMAIN menu (after conflict
resolution) ............................................................................................................... 2.208
Constellation at clipping level 100% (not clipped)................................................... 2.209
Constellation at clipping level 50% ......................................................................... 2.209
Signal consisting of P-CCPCH, P-SCH and S-SCH in time domain....................... 2.214
Signal consisting of P-CCPCH, P-SCH and S-SCH in time domain (zoomed) ...... 2.214
Constellation diagram of a signal consisting of P-CCPCH, P-SCH and S-SCH..... 2.215
Envelope of P-CCPCH............................................................................................ 2.215
Envelope of P-SCH or S-SCH ................................................................................ 2.216
Envelope of AICH (Subchannel) ............................................................................. 2.216
Envelope of AICH (four subchannels) .................................................................... 2.216
Envelope of DL-DPCCH ......................................................................................... 2.216
Envelope of DPCH 60 ksps without TFCI............................................................... 2.216
Constellation of a DPDCH/DPCCH channel........................................................... 2.217
Constellation of an uplink signal consisting of a DPDCH and a DPCCH................ 2.217
Constellation of a PRACH....................................................................................... 2.218
Envelope of a PRACH ............................................................................................ 2.218
Envelope of a PCPCH ............................................................................................ 2.218
Magnitude spectrum of a 3GPP W-CDMA signal................................................... 2.219
Magnitude spectrum (section) of a 3GPP W-CDMA signal with several channels 2.219
Constellation of a signal with two DPCHs (uncorrelated data) ............................... 2.220
Signal with two DPCHs (same data) in time domain .............................................. 2.220
Constellation of a signal with two DPCHs (uncorrelated data) ............................... 2.221
Constellation with 16 uncorrelated channels (16 time slots)................................... 2.221
Constellation with 16 uncorrelated channels (1 time slot) ...................................... 2.222
Constellation diagram of 16 DPCHs with same data.............................................. 2.222
Constellation diagram of 16 DPCHs with timing offset ........................................... 2.223
CDPA of a signal with compensated SCH.............................................................. 2.225
Effect of SCH on CDP analysis (without compensation) ........................................ 2.225
Effect of different scrambling codes on the power distribution ............................... 2.226
Cancellation possible in case of several channels with identical spreading
sequences .............................................................................................................. 2.226
Incorrect detection at various symbol rates ............................................................ 2.227
Non-restorable DPCH channel ............................................................................... 2.227
Complete setup for testing a W-CDMA receiver with SMIQ ................................... 2.230
Menu DIGITAL STD – WCDMA/3GPP – Section Assistant/Enhanced Functions
(downlink)................................................................................................................ 2.231
Menu DIGITAL STD – WCDMA/3GPP – Section Assistant/Enhanced Functions
(uplink) .................................................................................................................... 2.231
Menu DIGITAL STD-WCDMA/3GPP-ENHANCED CHANNEL (downlink) ............ 2.233
Setup for testing Closed Loop Power Control......................................................... 2.236
Change of channel power of 4 enhanced channels................................................ 2.237
DIGTAL STD - WCDMA/3GPP - ENHANCED CHANNELS STATE (uplink) menu......2.243
Display of external power control mode.................................................................. 2.245
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DIGITAL STD - WCDMA/3GPP - OCNS CHANNELS menu ................................. 2.246
DIGITAL STD - WCDMA/3GPP ADDITIONAL MS STATE menu.......................... 2.249
Menu DIGITAL STD - NADC, SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder SMIQB20
and Data Generator SMIQB11 ............................................................................... 2.255
Menu DIGITAL STD - NADC - MODULATION..., SMIQ equipped with
Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11 ................................. 2.255
Menu DIGITAL STD - NADC_TRIGGER..., SMIQ equipped with Modulation
Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11 .................................................... 2.257
Menu DIGITAL STD - NADC - CLOCK..., SMIQ equipped with Modulation
Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11 .................................................... 2.258
Menu DIGITAL STD - NADC - POWER RAMP CONTROL... , SMIQ equipped
with Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11 .......................... 2.259
Menu DIGITAL STD - NADC - SAVE/RCL FRAME, SMIQ equipped with
Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11 ................................. 2.261
Menu DIGITAL STD - NADC - SELECT SLOT, LINK DIRECTION = DOWNLINK,
SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11 2.262
Menu DIGITAL STD - NADC - SELECT SLOT, LINK DIRECTION = UPLINK,
SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11 2.265
Menu DIGITAL STD - NADC - SELECT SLOT, SMIQ equipped with Modulation
Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11 .................................................... 2.266
Menu DIGITAL STD - PDC, SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder SMIQB20
and Data Generator SMIQB11 ............................................................................... 2.272
Menu DIGITAL STD - PDC - MODULATION..., SMIQ equipped with Modulation
Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11 .................................................... 2.272
Menu DIGITAL STD - PDC_TRIGGER..., SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder
SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11............................................................... 2.274
Menu DIGITAL STD - PDC - CLOCK..., SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder
SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11............................................................... 2.275
Menu DIGITAL STD - PDC - POWER RAMP CONTROL... , SMIQ equipped
with Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11 .......................... 2.276
Menu DIGITAL STD - PDC - SAVE/RCL FRAME, SMIQ equipped with
Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11 ................................. 2.278
Menu DIGITAL STD - PDC - SELECT SLOT, LINK DIRECTION DOWNLINK,
SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11 2.279
Menu DIGITAL STD - PDC - SELECT SLOT, LINK DIRECTION = DOWNLINK,
SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11 2.283
Menu DIGITAL STD - PDC - SELECT SLOT, LINK DIRECTION = DOWNLINK,
SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11 2.285
Menu DIGITAL STD - PDC - SELECT SLOT, LINK DIRECTION = UPLINK, SMIQ
equipped with Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11 .......... 2.287
Menu DIGITAL STD - GSM/EDGE, SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder
SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11............................................................... 2.294
Menu DIGITAL STD - GSM/EDGE - MODULATION..., SMIQ equipped with
Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11 ................................. 2.294
Menu DIGITAL STD - GSM/EDGE_TRIGGER..., SMIQ equipped with
Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11 ................................. 2.296
Menu DIGITAL STD - GSM/EDGE - CLOCK..., SMIQ equipped with Modulation
Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11 .................................................... 2.297
Menu DIGITAL STD - GSM/EDGE - POWER RAMP CONTROL... , SMIQ
equipped with Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11 .......... 2.298
Menu DIGITAL STD - GSM/EDGE - SAVE/RCL FRAME, SMIQ equipped with
Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11 ................................. 2.299
Menu DIGITAL STD - GSM/EDGE - SELECT SLOT - NORM, SMIQ equipped
with Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11 .......................... 2.300
Menu DIGITAL STD - GSM/EDGE - SELECT SLOT - DUMMY, SMIQ
equipped with Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11 .......... 2.302

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Fig. 2-197
Fig. 2-198
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Menu DIGITAL STD - GSM/EDGE - SELECT SLOT – ALL_DATA, SMIQ
equipped with Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11 .......... 2.304
Menu DIGITAL STD - GSM/EDGE - SELECT SLOT – EDGE, SMIQ equipped
with Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11 .......................... 2.305
Menu DIGITAL STD - DECT, SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder SMIQB20
and Data Generator SMIQB11 ............................................................................... 2.311
Menu DIGITAL STD - DECT - MODULATION... .................................................... 2.311
Menu DIGITAL STD - DECT_TRIGGER..., SMIQ equipped with Modulation
Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11 .................................................... 2.313
Menu DIGITAL STD - DECT - CLOCK..., SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder
SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11............................................................... 2.315
Menu DIGITAL STD - DECT - POWER RAMP CONTROL... , SMIQ equipped
with Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11 .......................... 2.316
Menu DIGITAL STD - DECT - SAVE/RCL FRAME, SMIQ equipped with
Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11 ................................. 2.317
Menu DIGITAL STD - DECT - SELECT SLOT, SMIQ equipped with Modulation
Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11 .................................................... 2.319
Signal flow of ARB generator.................................................................................. 2.323
Block diagram SMIQB60 ........................................................................................ 2.324
Signal flow SMIQB60 .............................................................................................. 2.325
Trigger signals SMIQB60........................................................................................ 2.326
ARB MOD menu ..................................................................................................... 2.327
ARB MOD - TRIGGER... menu .............................................................................. 2.329
ARB MOD - SELECT WAVEFORM... menu .......................................................... 2.331
ARB MOD - WAVEFORM INFO menu................................................................... 2.331
ARB MOD - DELETE WAVEFORM... menu .......................................................... 2.334
ARB MOD - SET SMIQ ACCORDING TO WAVEFORM menu ............................ 2.334
ARB MOD - CLOCK... menu .................................................................................. 2.336
ARB MOD - IQ OUTPUT... menu ........................................................................... 2.337
Vector modulation with an external AMIQ .............................................................. 2.338
Menu AMIQ CTRL (presetting depends on AMIQ) ................................................. 2.340
Menu AMIQ CTRL -SETUP... ................................................................................. 2.340
Menu AMIQ CTRL -SAVE/RECALL SETTINGS... ................................................. 2.342
Menu AMIQ - SELECT WAVEFORM/EXECUTE BATCH...................................... 2.343
Menu AMIQ CTRL -LEVEL..................................................................................... 2.345
Menu AMIQ CTRL - MARKER................................................................................ 2.347
Menu AMIQ CTRL – BIT ERROR RATE TEST...................................................... 2.348
BER Measurement ................................................................................................. 2.350
Operating menu for BER measurement ................................................................. 2.351
PRBS polynomials .................................................................................................. 2.357
Block diagram of noise generator and distortion simulator..................................... 2.360
Noise generator and distortion simulator in SMIQ .................................................. 2.360
Menu NOISE/DIST (presetting) .............................................................................. 2.361
Menu NOISE/DIST - POLYNOMIAL....................................................................... 2.362
AM/AM conversion.................................................................................................. 2.364
AM/PM conversion.................................................................................................. 2.364
Menu LF OUTPUT (preset setting)......................................................................... 2.368
Signal example sweep: MODE = AUTO, BLANK TIME = NORMAL ..................... 2.372
Signal example sweep: MODE = SINGLE, BLANK TIME = LONG ........................ 2.372
Menu SWEEP - FREQ............................................................................................ 2.373
Menu SWEEP - LEVEL .......................................................................................... 2.375
Menu SWEEP - LF GEN......................................................................................... 2.376
Signal example LIST mode: MODE = EXT-STEP .................................................. 2.380
Menu LIST - OPERATION page............................................................................. 2.380
Menu List - EDIT page............................................................................................ 2.382

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Fig. 2-268
Fig. 2-269
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Fig. 3-2
Fig. 3-3
Fig. 3-4
Fig. 4-1
Fig. A-1
Fig. A-2
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Menu MEM SEQ -OPERATION-page (preset setting) ........................................... 2.385
Menu MEM SEQ - EDIT page ................................................................................ 2.386
Menu UTILITIES -SYSTEM -GPIB ......................................................................... 2.387
Menu UTILITIES - SYSTEM - RS232..................................................................... 2.388
Menu UTILITIES - SYSTEM - SERDATA............................................................... 2.389
Menu UTILITIES - SYSTEM-SECURITY................................................................ 2.390
Menu UTILITIES - REF OSC (preset setting)......................................................... 2.391
Menu UTILITIES - PHASE (preset setting)............................................................. 2.392
Menu UTILITIES - PROTECT (preset setting) ....................................................... 2.393
Menu UTILITIES - CALIB - ALL.............................................................................. 2.394
Menu UTILITIES - CALIB - VCO SUM ................................................................... 2.395
Menu UTILITIES - CALIB - VECTOR MOD menu.................................................. 2.396
Menu UTILITIES - CALIB - LEV PRESET .............................................................. 2.397
Menu UTILITIES - CALIB - ALC TABLE................................................................. 2.398
Menu UTILITIES - CALIB - LEV ATT...................................................................... 2.399
Menu UTILITIES - CALIB – LFGEN ....................................................................... 2.400
Menu UTILITIES - DIAG - CONFIG........................................................................ 2.401
Menu UTILITIES - DIAG - TPOINT ........................................................................ 2.402
Menu UTILITIES - DIAG - C/N MEAS .................................................................... 2.403
Menu UTILITIES - DIAG - PARAM ......................................................................... 2.404
Menu UTILITIES - MOD KEY (preset setting) ........................................................ 2.405
Menu UTILITIES - AUX I/O..................................................................................... 2.406
Menu UTILITIES - BEEPER ................................................................................... 2.407
Menu UTILITIES - INSTALL, fitted with options ..................................................... 2.408
Menu STATUS page............................................................................................... 2.409
ERROR page .......................................................................................................... 2.410
Tree structure of the SCPI command systems using the SOURce system by way
of example .................................................................................................................. 3.6
Instrument model in the case of remote control by means of the IEC bus ............. 3.205
The status -register model ...................................................................................... 3.208
Overview of the status register ............................................................................... 3.210
UTILITIES-TEST menu .............................................................................................. 4.2
Contact Assigment of the IEC-bus socket ..................................................................A.1
Pin assigment of RS-232-C connector .......................................................................A.4
Wiring of data, control and signalling lines for hardware handshake .........................A.6

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Safety Instructions
This unit has been designed and tested in accordance with the EC Certificate of Conformity and has left the
manufacturer’s plant in a condition fully complying with safety standards.
To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, the user must observe all instructions and warnings
given in this operating manual.

Safety-related symbols used on equipment and documentation from R&S:

Observe
operating
instructions

Weight
indication for
units >18 kg

PE terminal

Ground
terminal

1.

The unit may be used only in the operating conditions and positions specified by the manufacturer. Unless otherwise agreed, the following
applies to R&S products:
IP degree of protection 2X, Pollution severity 2,
overvoltage category 2, altitude max. 2000 m.
The unit may be operated only from supply networks fused with max. 16 A.

2.

For measurements in circuits with voltages Vrms
> 30 V, suitable measures should be taken to
avoid any hazards.
(using, for example, appropriate measuring
equipment, fusing, current limiting, electrical
separation, insulation).

3.

If the unit is to be permanently wired, the PE
terminal of the unit must first be connected to
the PE conductor on site before any other connections are made. Installation and cabling of
the unit to be performed only by qualified technical personnel.

4.

For permanently installed units without built-in
fuses, circuit breakers or similar protective devices, the supply circuit must be fused such as
to provide suitable protection for the users and
equipment.

5.

Prior to switching on the unit, it must be ensured
that the nominal voltage set on the unit matches
the nominal voltage of the AC supply network.
If a different voltage is to be set, the power fuse
of the unit may have to be changed accordingly.

6.

Units of protection class I with disconnectible
AC supply cable and appliance connector may
be operated only from a power socket with
earthing contact and with the PE conductor connected.

095.1000 Sheet 17

Danger!
Shock hazard

Warning!
Hot surfaces

Ground

Attention!
Electrostatic
sensitive devices require
special care

7.

It is not permissible to interrupt the PE conductor intentionally, neither in the incoming cable
nor on the unit itself as this may cause the unit
to become electrically hazardous.
Any extension lines or multiple socket outlets
used must be checked for compliance with relevant safety standards at regular intervals.

8.

If the unit has no power switch for disconnection
from the AC supply, the plug of the connecting
cable is regarded as the disconnecting device.
In such cases it must be ensured that the power
plug is easily reachable and accessible at all
times (length of connecting cable approx. 2 m).
Functional or electronic switches are not suitable for providing disconnection from the AC
supply.
If units without power switches are integrated in
racks or systems, a disconnecting device must
be provided at system level.

9.

Applicable local or national safety regulations
and rules for the prevention of accidents must
be observed in all work performed.
Prior to performing any work on the unit or
opening the unit, the latter must be disconnected from the supply network.
Any adjustments, replacements of parts, maintenance or repair may be carried out only by
authorized R&S technical personnel.
Only original parts may be used for replacing
parts relevant to safety (eg power switches,
power transformers, fuses). A safety test must
be performed after each replacement of parts
relevant to safety.
(visual inspection, PE conductor test, insulationresistance, leakage-current measurement, functional test).
continued overleaf

Safety Instructions
10. Ensure that the connections with information
technology equipment comply with IEC950 /
EN60950.
11. Lithium batteries must not be exposed to high
temperatures or fire.
Keep batteries away from children.
If the battery is replaced improperly, there is
danger of explosion. Only replace the battery by
R&S type (see spare part list).
Lithium batteries are suitable for environmentally-friendly disposal or specialized recycling.
Dispose them into appropriate containers, only.
Do not short-circuit the battery.

095.1000 Sheet 18

12. Equipment returned or sent in for repair must be
packed in the original packing or in packing with
electrostatic and mechanical protection.
13. Electrostatics via the connectors may dama-

ge the equipment. For the safe handling and
operation of the equipment, appropriate measures against electrostatics should be implemented.
14. Any additional safety instructions given in this
manual are also to be observed.

EC Certificate of Conformity

Certificate No.: 2002-23
This is to certify that:
Equipment type

Stock No.

Designation

SMIQ06ATE

1125.5555.26

Vector Signal Generator

complies with the provisions of the Directive of the Council of the European Union on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States
- relating to electrical equipment for use within defined voltage limits
(73/23/EEC revised by 93/68/EEC)
- relating to electromagnetic compatibility
(89/336/EEC revised by 91/263/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC)
Conformity is proven by compliance with the following standards:
EN61010-1 : 1993 + A2 : 1995
EN50081-1 : 1992
EN61000-6-2 : 1999
Affixing the EC conformity mark as from 2002

ROHDE & SCHWARZ GmbH & Co. KG
Mühldorfstr. 15, D-81671 München
Munich, 2002-05-07

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EC Certificate of Conformity

Certificate No.: 2002-09
This is to certify that:
Equipment type

Stock No.

Designation

SMIQ03HD

1125.5555.33

Vector Signal Generator

complies with the provisions of the Directive of the Council of the European Union on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States
- relating to electrical equipment for use within defined voltage limits
(73/23/EEC revised by 93/68/EEC)
- relating to electromagnetic compatibility
(89/336/EEC revised by 91/263/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC)
Conformity is proven by compliance with the following standards:
EN61010-1 : 1993 + A2 : 1995
EN55011 : 1998 + A1 : 1999, Klasse B
EN61326-1 : 1997 + A1 : 1998
For the assessment of electromagnetic compatibility, the limits of radio interference for Class
B equipment as well as the immunity to interference for operation in industry have been used
as a basis.
Affixing the EC conformity mark as from 2002

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Mühldorfstr. 15, D-81671 München
Munich, 2002-02-28

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EC Certificate of Conformity

Certificate No.: 99015
This is to certify that:
Equipment type

Order No.

Designation

SMIQ02B
SMIQ03B
SMIQ04B
SMIQ06B

1125.5555.02
1125.5555.03
1125.5555.04
1125.5555.06

Vector Signal Generator

SMIQB10
SMIQB11
SMIQB12
SMIQB14
SMIQB15
SMIQB17
SMIQB20
SMIQB21
SMIQB46
SMIQB47
SMIQB60

1085.5009.02
1085.4502.02/.04
1085.2800.02/.04
1085.4002.02
1085.4402.02
1104.9000.02
1125.5190.02
1125.5490.02
1105.0006.02
1125.5090.02
1136.4390.02

Modulation Coder
Data Generator
Memory Extension
Fading Simulator
Second Fading Simulator
Noise Generator
Modulation Coder
BER Measurement
Low ACP
Low ACP
Arbitrary Waveform Generator

complies with the provisions of the Directive of the Council of the European Union on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States
- relating to electrical equipment for use within defined voltage limits
(73/23/EEC revised by 93/68/EEC)
- relating to electromagnetic compatibility
(89/336/EEC revised by 91/263/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC)
Conformity is proven by compliance with the following standards:
EN61010-1 : 1993 + A2 : 1995
EN50081-1 : 1992
EN50082-2 : 1995
Affixing the EC conformity mark as from 1999
ROHDE & SCHWARZ GmbH & Co. KG
Mühldorfstr. 15, D-81671 München
Munich, 2000-04-06

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SMIQ

Putting into Operation

1

Preparation for Use

1.1

Putting into Operation

Before putting the SMIQ into operation, please make sure that

•
•
•
•

the covers of the casing are put on and screwed,
the ventilation openings are free,
no signal voltage levels exceeding the permissible limits are applied at the inputs,
the outputs of the instrument are not overloaded or connected incorrectly.

If these points are not observed, the instrument might be damaged.

1.1.1

Supply Voltage

The SMIQ can be operated at a.c. systems from 90 V to 132 V and 180 V to 265 V at system
frequencies from 47 Hz to 440 Hz. The power supply socket is situated at the rear of the instrument.
The instrument automatically sets itself to the voltage applied within the permissible voltage ranges. It is
not necessary to set the instrument to a certain supply voltage.

1.1.2

Switching On/Off the Instrument

Power switch at the rear of the instrument
Switch on/off: ½ Press power switch at the top (I) / bottom (0)
Power switch

The power switch can remain switched on permanently. Switching
off is only necessary when the instrument is to be completely
disconnected from the mains.

Power supply socket

On/off switch at the front of the instrument
STBY

Standby check LED

½ Press switch.
The instrument is ready for operation.
½ Release switch.
The instrument assumes the STANDBY mode.

Switch on:

ON

Switch off:

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1.1.3

SMIQ

Initial Status

Upon switching on, the instrument either automatically assumes the status which was set when it was
switched off (parameter POWER-ON STATE PREVIOUS SETTING in LEVEL-LEVEL menu) or the RF
output is disconnected (POWER-ON STATE RF OFF).
If the instrument need not to be operated from the initial status any further, a defined default status
should be established by pressing the [PRESET] key prior to further settings.

STANDBY Mode
In the STANDBY mode the optional reference oscillator (option SM-B1) remains switched on, which
increases frequency accuracy.
Frequency accuracy after switching on when the oven-controlled reference oscillator is fitted
(option SM-B1)
When switching on from the STANDBY mode, the specified frequency accuracy is reached immediately.
If the power switch was switched off, the reference oscillator needs some minutes of warm-up time to
reach its nominal frequency. During this period of time, the output frequency does not yet reach its final
value either. In the status line in the header field of the display the message "OVEN COLD" is displayed
for this time.

1.1.4

Setting Contrast and Brightness of the Display
Brightness control
Contrast control

Contrast and brightness of the display can be set by means of the contrast and brightness controls
situated below the display.

1.1.5

RAM with Battery Back-Up

The SMIQ has a static read-write memory (CMOS-RAM) with battery back-up, in which 50 different
complete settings of the instrument can be stored (cf. Chapter 2, section "Storing and Calling of
Instrument Settings"). In addition, all data and/or lists the user enters himself, such as for list mode,
memory sequence, and user correction of the level, are stored in the RAM. Further, all data of the
calibrations running within the instrument in the SMIQ are stored in the RAM (cf. Chapter 2, section
"Calibration").
A lithium battery with a service life of approx. 5 years serves to supply the RAM with power. When the
battery is discharged, the data stored will be lost. For exchange of the battery see Service Manual.

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1.1.6

Functional Test
Preset Setting

A defined setting status is achieved by pressing the [PRESET] key.
Preset Status:
RF frequency
RF level
Reference frequency
Offsets
Modulations
Transient-free level setting
Internal level control
User correction
LF output
Sweep
List mode
Memory sequence
Suppression of indications
Protection of calibration data
Settings stored
Data, lists etc. stored
IEC-bus address
Beeper

100 MHz
-30 dBm
internal, adjustment off
0
switched off
switched off, level attenuator mode: AUTO
level ALC: AUTO
level UCOR: OFF
switched off
switched off
switched off
switched off
system security: unaltered
protection lock: unaltered
unaltered
unaltered
unaltered
unaltered

All parameters and circuit states, even those of operating modes which are not activated, are preset by
means of Preset.
The presettings going beyond the above list can be seen from the menu representations as of Section
2.4 which each indicate the Preset setting status.

1.2

Functional Test

On switching on the instrument and permanently during operation, the SMIQ carries out a self test. The
ROM contents as well as the battery of the non-volatile RAM are checked on switching on the
instrument and the RAM contents with every calling the memory. The most important instrument
functions are automatically monitored during operation.
If an error is detected, the message "ERROR" is displayed in the status line. For further identification of
the error, press the [ERROR] key. Thereupon a description of the error/s is displayed (cf. Chapter 2,
section "Error Messages"). Return to the menu exited by pressing the [RETURN] key.
If required, the self tests can be induced purposefully. See Chapter 4, section "Functional Test".
Further, internal test points can be polled by the user and the results be read out and displayed. See
Chapter 2, section "Voltage Indication of Test Points".

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1.3

SMIQ

Fitting the Options

Due to its variety of options, the SMIQ offers the possibility of providing the instrument with the
equipment exactly corresponding to the application. Newly fitted options are automatically recognized
and the relevant parameters added in the menu.
After every change of the instrument configuration, the CMOS RAM has to be cleared as the storage
data shift:
½ Switch off the instrument
½ Switch the instrument on again with the [RESET] key pressed
The internal calibration routines VECTOR MOD, VCO SUM, and LEV PRESET now have to be called
up again to restore the cleared calibration values.
These routines are accessible via menu UTILITIES-CALIB (see also Chapter 2, section "calibration").
The calibration routines have to be carried out in the following order:
1. VCO SUM (Summing loop)
2. VECTOR MOD
3. LEV PRESET

1.3.1

Opening the Casing
Caution:
Prior to opening the SMIQ, unplug the power connector.

Remove paneling

½ Remove four screws in the two tilt feet at the rear of the instrument.
½ Remove the upper paneling towards the top and rear.
½ Turn the instrument.
½ Remove the lower paneling towards the top and rear.

Open ventilation ducts

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When an option is fitted at a slot which has not been used up to now,
the appropriate ventilation duct of the plexiglas plate at the left in the
casing frame must be opened. The openings are pre-punched so that
the respective part is easy to break out.

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ATTC

FRO = front unit
FMOD = FM/PM modulator
IQMOD = I/Q modulator
IQCON = I/Q converter
SUM = summing loop
DSYN = digital synthesis
REFSS = reference/step synthesis

Fig. 1-1

SMIQ, view from the top

1.3.3

Option SM-B1 - Reference Oscillator OCXO

Fitting the option

FSIM2 / FMOD / NDSIM

FSIM1 / FMOD / NDSIM

DGEN

MCOD

REFSS

DSYN

SUM

IQCON

FRO

IQMOD

Overview of the Slots

Frequency extension 4 GHz/6 GHz

1.3.2

Fitting the Options

POWS1

Option SM-B1

MCOD = modulation coder
DGEN = data generator
FSIM = fading simulator
POWS1 = power supply
ATTC = attenuator
NDSIM = Noise generator and
distortion simulator

½ Fasten the option at the back end of the lateral opening by means of
the screw threads provided there.
½ If the two last slots are both occupied, one of these modules must
be removed temporarily.
½ Feed ribbon cable W710 through the rear square cut-out to the
motherboard, insert into connector X22 and snap in the locking.
½ Feed coaxial cable W170 from socket X711 of the option through
the second cut-out along the rear transverse panel to connector
X74 at the A7 module, reference/step synthesis, via the
motherboard and insert there.

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SMIQ

Set tuning voltage and
calibrate OCXO

The crystal oscillator was factory-tuned to nominal frequency and the
appropriate tuning voltage indicated on the cover of the module. The
calibration value now has to be calculated from this value and
transferred to the memory of the signal generator.

Calculate calibration value

The tuning voltage is generated by a 12b-bit-D/A converter which is
scaled such that a tuning voltage of 12 volts is generated with
calibration value (CALIBRATION DATA) 4000.
The calibration value is thus calculated from the tuning voltage (Vtun)
as follows
CALIBRATION DATA = Vtun × 4000 / 12
For checking purposes, the voltage at pin 16 of plug X22 on the
motherboard can be remeasured and corrected if necessary. A check
by means of frequency measurement may only be made after a
warm-up of 2 hours and against a calibrated reference.

Store calibration value

½ Unlock protection level 2 with code 250751.
v Call menu UTILITIES-CALIB-REF OSC.
½ Enter the calculated calibration voltage with CALIBRATION DATA
by means of the rotary knob or keypad.
½ Select STORE CALIBRATION DATA
½ Terminate entry using the [SELECT] key
The new calibration value is stored in the EPROM.

Note: The flash EPROM does not permit the deletion of individual
data. Thus new memory space is occupied for each calibration.
If there is no memory space available any more, the EPROM
must be cleared by an authorized service shop and be written
into anew. Thus a calibration should only be made if necessary

1.3.4

Option SM-B5 - FM/PM Modulator

The FM/PM modulator is fitted at the slot with label 'FMOD'.
Fitting the option

½ Withdraw cable W89 from X99 of the summing loop and use again.
½ Establish the following connections:

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Cable

From

To

Signal

W89

A8-X89

A6-X67

FDSYN

W65

A6-X65

A7-X71

REF100

W67

A6-X69

A9-X99

FDFM

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1.3.5

Fitting the Options
Option SMIQB11 - Data Generator

The Data Generator is fitted at the slot with label "DGEN".
½ Plug the module into the slot.
½ Lock it and fasten all screws.
½ Plug W341 onto X341.
½ Open the air inlets at the housing frame by breaking out the safety
glass plate which belongs to the option.

1.3.6

Option SMIQB12 - Memory Extension to Data Generator

The Data Generator can be upgraded with up to two memory extension units (SMIQB12). The first Memory
Extension is fitted at the slot with label "X350", the second Memory Extension at slot with label "X351".
½ Remove option Data Generator from SMIQ.
½ Withdraw the screws of the labelled screening cover and remove
the cover.
½ The first memory extension unit has to be pluged on connector
X350 near the battery.
½ The second memory extension unit has to be pluged on connector
X351.
½ Refit the screening cover of the Data Generator module.
½ Plug the Data Generator back into the appropriate place, lock it and
fasten all screws.

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1.3.7

SMIQ

Option SMIQB14 - Fading Simulator FSIM1

The Fading Simulator is fitted at the slot with label ’FSIM1’.
Before fitting the option SMIQB14 (FSIM1) first check the correct settings of the jumpers on the module.
For FSIM modules of series 1085.XXXX (see screening cover) the jumper setting also depends on the
number of fading simulators installed, either one (FSIM1) or two (FSIM1 and FSIM2).
After an instrument warm-up period of 2 hours, the IQ Modulator should be calibrated.
Two coaxial connecting cables (Stock No. 1085.4448.00) are part of the equipment supplied with the
option. The cables can be connected to the outputs I FADED and Q FADED at the rear of SMIQ.

Checking the jumper
settings

FSIM1

Jumper connects

Jumper Setting for the Fading Simulator FSIM1:
(Cf. labeling ’Jumper Setting’ and labeling on the screening cover of
the module)

One Fading Simulator
installed
FADING SIMULATOR:

Two Fading Simulators
installed
FADING SIMULATOR:

1085.XXXX

1085.XXXX

FADING SIMULATOR:

1114.XXXX

X1.1

with

X1.2

X1.1

with

X1.2

X1.2

with

X1.3

X8.1

with

X8.2

X8.2

with

X8.3

X8.1

with

X8.2

X9.1

with

X9.2

X9.2

with

X9.3

X9.2

with

X9.3

X12.2

with

X12.3

X12.2

with

X12.3

X12.2

with

X12.3

X13.1

with

X13.2

X13.2

with

X13.3

X13.1

with

X13.2

X15.1

with

X15.2

X15.1

with

X15.2

X15.1

with

X15.2

X16.1

with

X16.2

X16.2

with

X16.3

none

Fading modules of series 1114.XXXX also require the setting of a DIP switch. The setting is indicated
on the screening cover.

FADING SIMULATOR

1114.XXXX

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1

2

FSIM1

OFF

ON

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½ Plug the module into the appropriate slot, lock it and fasten all
screws.

Fitting the option

½ Open the air inlets at the housing frame by breaking out the safety
glass plate which belongs to the option.
½ Depending on the fact whether the option SMIQB20 (MCOD) has
been installed in the SMIQ, the following coaxial connections have
to be made:
Note:

Please store the remaining cables. They will be required if
further options will be installed at a later stage or options will
be removed.

SMIQ with option MCOD

SMIQ without option MCOD Remark about cable
to

Cable

from FSIM1

to

W361

X361

MCOD

W244

X361

W363

X363

W245

X363

W367

X367

IQMOD

W388

X368

W370
W391

X325

-

MCOD

FRO

I socket

X328

-

-

Withdraw W244 from X244 of module
IQMOD
W363 was provided with FSIM1

FRO

Q socket

Withdraw W245 from X245 of module
IQMOD

X244

IQMOD

X244

W367 was provided with FSIM1

REAR

I FADED

REAR

I FADED

W388 was provided with FSIM1

X370

IQMOD

X245

IQMOD

X245

W370 was provided with FSIM1

X371

REAR

Q FADED

REAR

Q FADED

W391 was provided with FSIM1

FSIM1

X360
X364

X371 X370 X369 X368 X367 X366 X365

Fig. 1-2

W361 was provided with FSIM1

X363

X362

X361

Module FSIM
½ The included adhesive label ’Option included’ is to be fixed at the
rear panel of the SMIQ.

Calibrating the
Fading Simulator and the
I/Q Modulator

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½ Warm-up the instrument for 2 hours.
½ Call up menu UTILITIES - CALIB - VECTOR MOD.

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1.3.8

SMIQ

Option SMIQB15 - Second Fading Simulator (FSIM2)

The second Fading Simulator is fitted at the slot with label ’FSIM2’.
Before fitting the option SMIQB15 (FSIM2) please check the correct settings of the jumpers on both
fading modules FSIM1 (see Section 1.3.7) and FSIM2. The jumper settings depend on the series of the
FSIM module, they are also indicated on the screening cover.
After an instrument warm-up period of 2 hours, the IQ Modulator should be calibrated.
Checking the jumper
settings

Jumper Setting for the Fading Simulator FSIM2:
(cf. module number and labeling ’Jumper Setting’ on the screening
cover of the module)

FSIM2

Jumper connects

FADING SIMULATOR

FADING SIMULATOR

1085.XXXX

1114.XXXX

X1.2

with

X1.3

X1.1

with

X1.2

X8.2

with

X8.3

X8.2

with

X8.3

X9.2

with

X9.3

X9.1

with

X9.2

X12.1

with

X12.2

X12.1

with

X12.2

X13.2

with

X13.3

X13.2

with

X13.3

X15.2

with

X15.3

X15.2

with

X15.3

X16.2

with

X16.3

none

Fading modules of series 1114.XXXX also require the setting of a DIP switch. The setting is indicated
on the screening cover.
FADING SIMULATOR

1114.XXXX

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1

2

FSIM1

OFF

ON

FSIM2

ON

OFF

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½ Plug the module into the appropriate slot for the FSIM2, lock it and
fasten all screws.

Fitting the option

½ Open the air inlets at the housing frame by breaking out the safety
glass plate which belongs to the option.
½ The following coaxial connections have to be made:
FSIM2
Module number
1085.XXXX
Cable

FSIM2
Module number
1114.XXXX

from

from

FSIM1

to

W362

X361

X362

X362

W364

X363

X364

X364

W365

X365

X365

X365

W366

X367

X368

X366

W369

X370

X371

X369

Note:

Please store the remaining cables. They will be required if
further options will be installed at a later stage or options will
be removed.

½ The included adhesive label ’Option included’ is to be fixed at the
rear panel of the SMIQ.
Calibrating the
Fading Simulator and the
I/Q Modulators

½ Warm-up the instrument for 2 hours.
½ Call up menu UTILITIES - CALIB - VECTOR MOD.

Retrofit for 2-channel fading

Cables W388 and W391 have to be repositioned for 2-channel fading.
½ Unplug W388 from X368 of FSIM1 and plug to X368 (1085.XXXX)
or X367 (1114.XXXX) of FSIM2.
½ Unplug W391 from X371 of FSIM1 and plug to X371 (1085.XXXX)
or X370 (1114.XXXX) of FSIM2.

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1.3.9

SMIQ

Option SMIQB17 - Noise Generator and Distortion Simulator

Depending on which options are fitted, the NDSIM module is mounted in the slot labelled
FSIM1/FMOD/NDSIM or FSIM2/FMOD/NDSIM or E6GHZ/FMOD/NDSIM (in older units slot
FSIM1/FMOD or FSIM2/FMOD).
After an instrument warm-up period of 1 hour, the NDSIM as well as the IQ Modulator should be
calibrated. Then the instrument is ready for use.
Six coaxial connecting cables (W601, W602, W603, W388, W605, W391 and the adhesive option label
are part of the equipment supplied with the option.
½ Plug the module into the appropriate slot.

Fitting the option

½ Lock it and fasten all screws.
½ Open the air inlets at the housing frame by breaking out the safety
glass plate which belongs to the option.
½ If options FSIM1 and FSIM2 are fitted, cables W388 and W391
have to be connected as shown in Fig. 1-3.
½ Depending on which modules are installed in the SMIQ, the
following coaxial connections are to be made:
SMIQ
without option MCOD
without option FSIM1
without option FSIM2

SMIQ
with option MCOD
without option FSIM1
without option FSIM2

to

Remark about cable

Cable

from NDSIM

W244

X601

FRO

I-connector

-

Cable was provided with unit

W245

X602

FRO

Q-connector

-

Cable was provided with unit

W601

X601

-

MCOD

X325

W601 was provided with NDSIM

W602

X602

-

MCOD

X328

W602 was provided with NDSIM

W603

X603

IQMOD

X244

IQMOD

X244

W603 was provided with NDSIM

W388

X604

REAR

I FADED

REAR

I FADED

W388 was provided with NDSIM

W605

X605

IQMOD

X245

IQMOD

X245

W605 was provided with NDSIM

W391

X606

REAR

Q FADED

REAR

Q FADED

W391 was provided with NDSIM

SMIQ
with option MCOD
with option FSIM1
without option FSIM2

to

SMIQ
with option MCOD
with option FSIM1
with option FSIM2

Cabel

from NDSIM

W601

X601

FSIM1

X367

FSIM1

X367

W601 was provided with NDSIM

W602

X602

FSIM1

X370

FSIM1

X370

W602 was provided with NDSIM

W603

X603

IQMOD

X244

IQMOD

X244

W603 was provided with NDSIM

W388

X604

REAR

I FADED

REAR

I FADED

W388 was provided with NDSIM

W605

X605

IQMOD

X245

IQMOD

X245

W605 was provided with NDSIM

W391

X606

REAR

Q FADED

REAR

Q FADED

W391 was provided with NDSIM

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NDSIM
X606 X605

Fig. 1-3

X604 X603

X600

X607

X602

X601

Module NDSIM

Connector X607 is unused and provided only in some modules.
½ The included adhesive label ’Option included’ is to be fixed at the
rear panel of the SMIQ.
Calibrating the
NDSIM and
the I/Q Modulator

1.3.10

½ Warm-up the instrument for 1 hours.
½ Call up menu UTILITIES - CALIB - VECTOR MOD.

Option SMIQB20 - Modulation Coder

The Modulation Coder is fitted at the slot with label "MCOD".
½ Plug the module into the appropriate place, lock it and fasten all
screws.
½ Open the air inlets at the housing frame by breaking out the safety
glass plate which belongs to the option
½ Depending on the fact whether the option SMIQB14 (FSIM1) has
been installed in the SMIQ, the following coaxial connections have
to be made (cf. Fig. 1-4):
Note: Please store the remaining cables. They will be required if
further options will be installed at a later stage or options will
be removed.

Cable

from
MCOD

SMIQ without option FSIM 1

SMIQ with option FSIM 1

to

to

Remark about cable

W322

X321

REFSS

X72

REFSS

X72

W322 was provided with MCOD.

W72

X322

DSYN

X81

DSYN

X81

Withdraw W72 from X72 of module REFSS.

W243

X323

BACK

POW RAMP
socket

BACK

POW RAMP
socket

Withdraw W243 from X243 of module IQMOD.

W324

X324

IQMOD

X243

IQMOD

X243

W324 was provided with MCOD.

W325

X325

IQMOD

X244

-

W325 was provided with MCOD.

W361

X325

-

FSIM 1

X361

W361 was provided with FSIM1.

X326

-

-

-

-

FRO

I socket

Withdraw W244 from X244 of module IQMOD. If
FSIM1 is installed withdraw W244 from X361 of
module FSIM1.

-

W328 was provided with MCOD.

W244

X327

FRO

I socket

W328

X328

IQMOD

X245

W363

X328

-

FSIM 1

X363

W363 was provided with FSIM1.

X329

-

-

-

-

Q socket

FRO

Q socket

Withdraw W245 from X245 of module IQMOD. If
FSIM1 is installed withdraw W245 from X363 of
module FSIM1.

W245

X330

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SMIQ

MCOD
X330 X329

Fig. 1-4

X328

X327

X326

X320

X325

X324

X323

X322

X321

Module MCOD
½ The included adhesive label "Option included" is to be fixed at the
rear panel of the SMIQ.

1.3.11

Option SMIQB21 - Bit Error Rate Test

Software option SMIQB21 has to be enabled by entering a key upon installation. An option label
containing the installation key is supplied and has to be affixed to the rear of SMIQ for service and repair
purposes.
As a prerequisite, SMIQ must be fitted with hardware option SMIQB20 (modulation coder).
Enabling the option

½ Switch on SMIQ.
½ Call UTILITIES menu (select with rotary knob, confirm with
[SELECT] key).
½ Call INSTALL menu ==> [SELECT].
½ Call OPTION TO INSTALL menu ==> [SELECT].
½ Select option SMIQB21 BERT ==> [SELECT].
½ Enter the 6-digit installation key shown on the option label into the
INSTALLATION KEY line. Then press the [ENTER] key.
½ You will receive a message confirming that the installation key has
been verified and the option is installed.
½ To make the option available, the unit has to be switched off and on
again.
½ Once the installation has been successfully completed, BER
measurement can be selected from the main menu.

Once the installation has been completed, the availability of the new option can be checked in the
module list in the UTILITIES DIAG CONFIG menu.

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Connector
The clock and data signals output by the DUT must have TTL level and are connected to the BER (bit error
rate) input, a 9-contact SUB-D connector at the rear of the unit labelled BER. Pin assignment is as follows:
SUB-D connector

Adapter cable
Order No. 1110.3551.00

1,2,3,4,5

Ground

Screen

6

Bit clock input

CLOCK

7

Data input

DATA

8

Data enable input

DAT ENAB

9

Restart

RES

Polarity of clock and data signals, the PRBS polynomial used and the integration time can be set by
manual or remote-control commands. The input signals are not terminated in the SMIQ but applied to
ICs of type 74LVT14 via a 220 Ω resistor. A cable is supplied with the option. Its contacts are assigned
to BNC connectors as shown in the above table.

1.3.12

Other Software Options
SMIQB42 / SMIQB43 / SMIQB45 / SMIQB47 / SMIQB48 / SMIQB49 /
SMIQB60 / SMIQK11 / SMIQK12

You have acquired a software option to go with your Signal Generator SMIQ from Rohde & Schwarz.
This option must be enabled by an installation keyword. Please affix the enclosed option label including
the installation keyword to the rear panel of the SMIQ since it is required for service and repair. For
installation of software option SMIQB21 cf. section 1.3.11.
Enclosed option label with a typical keyword:
OPTION SMIQ-B43
DIGITAL STANDARD
W-CDMA
1104.8032.02
INSTALLATION KEY
9 5 4 8 7 6
MADE IN GERMANY

<== Example

For a sucessful installation the necessary hardware options as well as the firmware version are listed in
the following table. The firmware version is indicated in the right part of the display when only the main
menu appears. If your instrument is equipped with an older version, update the firmware first. Disks,
cables and update instructions are provided with the package.
Option

Necessary hardware/software options

Firmware version
(at least)

SMIQB42

SMIQB10 (MCOD) and SMIQB11 (DGEN)

3.20

SMIQB20 (MCOD2) and SMIQB11 (DGEN)

5.10 HX

SMIQB10 (MCOD) and SMIQB11 (DGEN)

3.80

SMIQB43

Remark

SMIQB20 (MCOD2) and SMIQB11 (DGEN)

5.10 HX

SMIQB45

SMIQB20 (MCOD2) and SMIQB11 (DGEN)

5.10 HX

SMIQB47

IQ modulator (IQMOD) variant 8

3.91

SMIQB48

SMIQB20 (MCOD2), SMIQB11 (DGEN) and SMIQB45

5.30 HX

SMIQB49

SMIQB14 and /or SMIQB15 (FSIM)

5.40 HX

SMIQB60

SMIQB20 (MCOD2) and SMIQB11 (DGEN)

5.20 HX

PC software WinIQSIM
recommended

SMIQK11

SMIQB60

5.20 HX

SMIQK12

SMIQB60

5.20 HX

PC software WinIQSIM
recommended

1125.5555.03

1.15

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Mounting into a 19" Rack
Enabling option:

SMIQ

½ Switch on SMIQ.
½ Call up menu UTILITIES. (Select it by means of the rollkey, confirm with
[SELECT] key).
½ Call up menu INSTALL ==> [SELECT]
½ Call up menu OPTION TO INSTALL ==> [SELECT]
½ Select the option you want to install ==> [SELECT]
½ Read the 5 or 6-digit keyword on the option label and enter it into the corresponding field in the INSTALLATION KEY line. Then press the [ENTER] key.
½ A message will then be issued to the effect that the keyword has been
checked and that the option is being installed.
½ For the option to be available the unit has to be switched off and then on
again.

After installation, the new option is listed in the module list of the UTILITIES-DIAG-CONFIG menu. In
case of any problems contact your Rohde&Schwarz service center.

1.3.13

Option SMIQB19 - Rear Panel Connections for RF and LF

The SMIQ can be retrofitted to include rear panel connections for RF and LF for mounting it into a 19"
rack using option SMIQB19. The mounting instructions are attached to the option.

1.4

Mounting into a 19" Rack

Caution:

Ensure free air inlet at the perforation of the side walls and air outlet at the rear of the
instrument in rack mounting.

The SMIQ can be mounted into a 19" rack by means of rack adapter ZZA-94 (stock no. 396.4905.00).
The mounting instructions are attached to the adapter.

1125.5555.03

1.16

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SMIQ

Front Panel

2

Operation

2.1

Front and Rear Panel

2.1.1

Display
(cf. Fig. 2-1, Front panel view)

1

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

- 30.0

LEVEL

dBm

FM
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

AM
BB-AM
FM
PM

FM1 DEVIATION
FM1 SOURCE
LFGEN FREQ
FM2 DEVIATION
FM2 SOURCE

OFF

INT

EXT1

OFF

EXT1

EXT1 COUPLING
EXT2 COUPLING
PREEMPHASIS

10.0
EXT2
AC
AC

OFF

The display shows in the
header field:

1.00 kHz
EXT2
1.000 0 kHz

- the current frequency and level
settings (considering an offset).

50µ

kHz

DC
DC
75µ

s

see as well
Chapter 2,
Section "Design of the
Display"

- status messages.
- error messages.
menu field:

- the main menu and the submenus
selected with the current settings.

Parameters can be selected and changed in the
menus indicated.

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2.1

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1125.5555.03

2.2

9

ON

STBY

ASSIGN

MHz

8

MENU1

- 30.0

7

VERSION:

1.33

PRESET

Previous menu

RETURN

dBm

Next menu

Move cursor

OPERATING

LEVEL

300kHz...3.3GHz

SELECT

SMIQ03B

MENU2

QUICK SELECT

100. 000 000 0

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

FREQ

SIGNAL GENERATOR

1

ERROR

6

STATUS

HELP

ï

RETURN

.

2

5

8

ç

3

6

9

LOCAL

ð

SELECT

5

MOD
ON/OFF

x1

m

µ

n

dB(m)

mV

µV

dBµV

RF
ON/OFF

ENTER

k

M

G

1125.5555.03

MENU / VARIATION

0

1

SAVE

RCL

4

7

LEVEL

FREQ

DATA INPUT

2

3

!

Q

(BB-AM)
I

SYMBOL
CLOCK

BIT
CLOCK

DATA

MADE IN GERMANY

MAX 50 W
REVERSE POWER

4

Front Panel
SMIQ

Front panel view

E-7

SMIQ

Front Panel

2.1.2

Controls and Inputs/Outputs of the Front Panel
(cf. Fig. 2-1, front panel view)

2

DATA INPUT

Parameter field
Parameters RF frequency and RF level can be entered
directly by means of the parameter keys, alternatively
to menu operation. The input value (indicated in the
header field) considers the offset, see Sections 2.4 and
2.5. Further, complete instrument settings can be
stored and called.

FR EQ

LEVEL

SAVE

RCL

FREQ

Opens the setting of the RF frequency via
value input or variation by means of a rotary
knob. The current menu is maintained.
Return to the menu by means of the
[RETURN] key. (Setting of the RF frequency
also in the FREQUENCY menu).

LEVEL

Opens the setting of the RF level via value
input or variation by means of a rotary knob.
The current menu is maintained. Return to
the menu by means of the [RETURN] key.
(Setting of the RF level also in the LEVEL
menu).

SAVE

Opens the storing of the current instrument
setting. Memory selection is effected by
entering a number (1 to 50) and is finished by
means of the [ENTER] key.

RCL

Opens the calling of an instrument setting
stored. Memory selection is effected by
entering a number (1 to 50) and is finished by
means of the [ENTER] key.

see as well
Chapter 2
Section
"Use of [FREQ] and
[LEVEL] Keys"
Section
"RF Frequency"
Section
"RF Level"
Section
"Storing and Calling of
Instrument Settings"

Numeric input field
7

8

9

Numeric values, decimal point and minus sign can be
entered by means of the digital keys.,

4

5

6

0...9

Enters the digit.

1

2

3

Ÿ

Enters the decimal point

0

.

-/←

Enters the minus sign.
Deletes the last input (digit, sign or decimal
point) - key [BACKSPACE].

-

1125.5555.03

ç

2.3

see as well
Chapter 2
Section
"Basic Operating
Steps"

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Fig. 2-1

1125.5555.03

2.4

9

ON

STBY

ASSIGN

MHz

8

MENU1

- 30.0

7

VERSION:

1.33

PRESET

Previous menu

RETURN

dBm

Next menu

Move cursor

OPERATING

LEVEL

300kHz...3.3GHz

SELECT

SMIQ03B

MENU2

QUICK SELECT

100. 000 000 0

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

FREQ

SIGNAL GENERATOR

1

ERROR

6

STATUS

HELP

ï

RETURN

.

2

5

8

ç

3

6

9

LOCAL

ð

SELECT

5

MOD
ON/OFF

x1

m

µ

n

dB(m)

mV

µV

dBµV

RF
ON/OFF

ENTER

k

M

G

1125.5555.03

MENU / VARIATION

0

1

SAVE

RCL

4

7

LEVEL

FREQ

DATA INPUT

2

3

!

Q

(BB-AM)
I

SYMBOL
CLOCK

BIT
CLOCK

DATA

MADE IN GERMANY

MAX 50 W
REVERSE POWER

4

Front Panel
SMIQ

Front panel view

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SMIQ

2

Front Panel

DATA INPUT

Unit keys with enter function
G
n dBµV
M
µ

µV

m

mV

The unit keys terminate the input of values and specify
the multiplication factor for the respective basic unit.
The basic units are displayed next to the input field
while numbers are entered. In the case of level
settings, the unit keys specify the unit.

see as well
Chapter 2
Section
"Basic Operating
Steps"

G/n

dBµV

Selects giga/nano, with RF level
dBµV, with LF level dBu.

Section
"Change Unit of Level"

M/µ

µV

Selects mega/micro, with level µV.

k/m

MV

Selects kilo/milli, with level mV.

k
x1
ENTER

dB(m)

1x
Enter

dB(m) Terminates entries in the basic
unit and value inputs without unit.
Selects with level dBm
Selects with level offset and level
step width dB.

In order to change to another level unit, simply press
the unit key desired. Parameter LEVEL must be
activated, e.g. by pressing the [LEVEL] key.

3

MENU/VARIATION

Menu keys
RETURN

ï

SELECT

ð

1125.5555.03

The menu keys access the menus and settings within
the menus.
RETURN

Returns the menu cursor to the
next higher menu level.

SELECT

Acknowledges the choice marked
by the menu cursor

⇐

Moves the digit cursor to the left by
one position in the marked value
indication.
Moves the menu cursor to the left
by one position in a 1-out-of-n
selection.

Þ

Moves the digit cursor to the right
by one position in the marked value
indication.
Moves the menu cursor to the right
by one position in a 1-out-of-n
selection.

2.5

see as well
Chapter 2
Section
"Basic Operating
Steps"

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Fig. 2-1

1125.5555.03

2.6

9

ON

STBY

ASSIGN

MHz

8

MENU1

- 30.0

7

VERSION:

1.33

PRESET

Previous menu

RETURN

dBm

Next menu

Move cursor

OPERATING

LEVEL

300kHz...3.3GHz

SELECT

SMIQ03B

MENU2

QUICK SELECT

100. 000 000 0

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

FREQ

SIGNAL GENERATOR

1

ERROR

6

STATUS

HELP

ï

RETURN

.

2

5

8

ç

3

6

9

LOCAL

ð

SELECT

5

MOD
ON/OFF

x1

m

µ

n

dB(m)

mV

µV

dBµV

RF
ON/OFF

ENTER

k

M

G

1125.5555.03

MENU / VARIATION

0

1

SAVE

RCL

4

7

LEVEL

FREQ

DATA INPUT

2

3

!

Q

(BB-AM)
I

SYMBOL
CLOCK

BIT
CLOCK

DATA

MADE IN GERMANY

MAX 50 W
REVERSE POWER

4

Front Panel
SMIQ

Front panel view

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SMIQ

3

Front Panel

MENU/VARIATION

Rotary knob
The rotary knob moves the menu cursor over the
positions of a menu level to choose from or varies the
value of a parameter. The variation is either effected in
steps of one or in a step width that can be specified at will.

See as well
Chapter 2
Section "Basic
Operating Steps"
Section
"Sample Setting for
First Users"

DATA

Input external data signal for digital modulation. Input resistance 1 kΩ or 50 Ω,
Trigger threshold can be set from -2.5 to
+ 2.5V, max. ± 15 V, max. 40 mA.
Output* data signal with operating mode
internal. Level: TTL

See as well
Chapter 2,
Section
"Digital Modulation"

BIT
CLOCK

BIT
CLOCK

Input* external clock-pulse signal for
synchronization of external data signal.
Input resistance 1 kΩ or 50 Ω,
Trigger threshold can be set from -2.5 to
+ 2.5 V, max. ± 15 V, max. 40 mA.
Output* clock-pulse signal with operating
mode internal. Level: TTL

SYMBOL
CLOCK

SYMBOL
CLOCK

Input* external clock signal for
synchronization of the external data
signal with polyvalent modulation types
with several bits per symbol.
Input resistance 1 kΩ or 50 Ω,
Trigger threshold can be set from -2.5 to
+ 2.5V, max. ± 15 V, max. 40 mA.
Output* symbol clock signal with
operating mode internal. Level TTL

(BB-AM)
I

Input external modulation signal for I/Q
modulation and broadband-AM.
Output* I-signal with operating mode
internal.
Input/output resistance 50 Ω.
Nominal voltage (I/Q): Us = 0.5 V
Nominal voltage (BB-AM): Us=0.25V
max. permissible overvoltage: ± 5V

4

DATA

(BB-AM)
I

1125.5555.03

2.7

Section
"Vector Modulation"
and
Section
"Broadband AM"

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Fig. 2-1

1125.5555.03

2.8

9

ON

STBY

ASSIGN

MHz

8

MENU1

- 30.0

7

VERSION:

1.33

PRESET

Previous menu

RETURN

dBm

Next menu

Move cursor

OPERATING

LEVEL

300kHz...3.3GHz

SELECT

SMIQ03B

MENU2

QUICK SELECT

100. 000 000 0

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

FREQ

SIGNAL GENERATOR

1

ERROR

6

STATUS

HELP

ï

RETURN

.

2

5

8

ç

3

6

9

LOCAL

ð

SELECT

5

MOD
ON/OFF

x1

m

µ

n

dB(m)

mV

µV

dBµV

RF
ON/OFF

ENTER

k

M

G

1125.5555.03

MENU / VARIATION

0

1

SAVE

RCL

4

7

LEVEL

FREQ

DATA INPUT

2

3

!

Q

(BB-AM)
I

SYMBOL
CLOCK

BIT
CLOCK

DATA

MADE IN GERMANY

MAX 50 W
REVERSE POWER

4

Front Panel
SMIQ

Front panel view

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SMIQ

Front Panel

4

Q

RF 50

Q

Input external modulation signal for I/Q
modulation.
Output* Q-signal with operating mode
internal.
Input/output resistance 50 Ω.
Nominal voltage: Us = 0.5 V
max. permissible overvoltage: ± 5V

Section
"Vector Modulation"

RF

Output RF signal.
Source resistance 50 Ω
max. permissible HF-power: 50 W
max. permissible overvoltage: 35 V

Section "Use of
[ON/OFF] and
[MOD ON/OFF] Key"

* When fitted with option Modulation coder, SMIQB20

5

M0D
0N/0FF

RF
0N/0FF

MOD
ON/OFF

Switches on/off the modulation
selected in the UTILITIES MOD
KEY menu.

RF
ON/OFF

Switches on/off the RF signal.

See as well
Chapter 2
Section "Use of
[RF ON/OFF] and
[MOD ON/OFF] Keys"

6

PRESET

ERROR

STATUS

HELP

LOCAL

PRESET

Establishes a defined instrument
status.

ERROR*

Indicates error and caution
messages.

STATUS*

Indicates the instrument status.

HELP*

Indicates context-sensitive auxiliary
text.

LOCAL

Switches the instrument from the
REMOTE mode (remote control) to
the LOCAL mode (manual control).

See as well
Chapter 1
Section "Preset Setting"
Chapter 2
Section "Help System"
Section "Status"
Section
"Error Messages"
Chapter 3,
"Remote Control"

* Exit the menus using the [RETURN] key.

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1125.5555.03

2.10

9

ON

STBY

ASSIGN

MHz

8

MENU1

- 30.0

7

VERSION:

1.33

PRESET

Previous menu

RETURN

dBm

Next menu

Move cursor

OPERATING

LEVEL

300kHz...3.3GHz

SELECT

SMIQ03B

MENU2

QUICK SELECT

100. 000 000 0

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

FREQ

SIGNAL GENERATOR

1

ERROR

6

STATUS

HELP

ï

RETURN

.

2

5

8

ç

3

6

9

LOCAL

ð

SELECT

5

MOD
ON/OFF

x1

m

µ

n

dB(m)

mV

µV

dBµV

RF
ON/OFF

ENTER

k

M

G

1125.5555.03

MENU / VARIATION

0

1

SAVE

RCL

4

7

LEVEL

FREQ

DATA INPUT

2

3

!

Q

(BB-AM)
I

SYMBOL
CLOCK

BIT
CLOCK

DATA

MADE IN GERMANY

MAX 50 W
REVERSE POWER

4

Front Panel
SMIQ

Front panel view

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SMIQ

Front Panel

7

Brightness and contrast of the display can be set using
the rotary knobs.
Contrast
Brightness

8

See as well
Chapter 1
Section "Setting of
Contrast and Brightness of the Display"

QUICK SELECT
QUICK SELECT
ASSIGN

MENU1

MENU2

The menu-quick-selection keys permit fast access to
two menus selected.

9

ASSIGN

Stores the current menu as menu1
when the MENU1 key is pressed
afterwards or as menu2 when the
MENU2 key is pressed afterwards.

MENU1

Activates menu1 stored.

MENU2

Activates menu2 stored.

See as well
Chapter 2
Section
"Basic Operating
Steps"

Switching On/Off
STBY
ON

1125.5555.03

The On/Off switch switches the instrument from the
standby mode to the ready-for-operation status.
Prerequisite: The power switch at the rear of the
instrument must be switched on.

see as well
Chapter 1
Section "Switching
On/Off the Instrument"

STBY

Chapter 2
Section "Elements of
the Rear Panel, Power
Switch"

LED is illuminated in the standby
mode.

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1125.5555.03

2.12

21 20

RF

19

18

REF

TRIGGER EXTTUNE

PULS

MARKER

EXT 2

I/Q AUX

BLANK

EXT 1

Q FADED

X -A X IS

LF

I FADED

10

POW RAMP

DATA

625

17

IEEE 488

RS 232

BER

REF

SER DATA

Q

SYM CLK

11

I (BB-AM)

BIT CLK

PAR DATA

11

13

16 15 14

12

Rear Panel
SMIQ

Rear panel view

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SMIQ

Rear Panel

2.1.3

Elements of the Rear Panel
(Cf. Fig. 2-2, Rear panel view)

10

I FADED

I FADED

Faded I signal.

Q FADED

Q FADED

Faded Q signal.

I/Q AUX

IQ AUX

Output I/Q modulated subcarrier.
Frequency 300 MHz, level -5 dBm,
source resistance 50Ω

see as well
Chapter 2,
"Fading Simulation"

11
An adapter between the
PAR DATA connector and
coaxial BNC connectors is
available as an accessory
(SMIQ-Z5, order no.
1104.8555.02).

PAR DATA

13

1

25

14

PAR DATA

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Pin

Description

1-⊥
2-⊥

Ground
Ground

3 - DATA-D6
4 - DATA-D4
5 - DATA-D2
6 - DATA-D0

Parallel data input/output D0 to D6 for digital
modulation.
Output: TTL signal.
Input: Input resistance 1kΩ or 50Ω.
Trigger threshold can be set from -2.5 to 2.5V,
max. ± 15V, max. 40 mA

7 - SYMBCLK

Symbol clock input/output for synchronization
of the data signal with modulation types with
several bits per symbol.
Output: TTL signal.
Input: Input resistance 1kΩ or 50Ω.
Trigger threshold can be set from -2.5 to 2.5V,
max. ± 15V, max. 40 mA

2.13

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Fig. 2-2

1125.5555.03

2.14

21 20

RF

19

18

REF

TRIGGER EXTTUNE

PULS

MARKER

EXT 2

I/Q AUX

BLANK

EXT 1

Q FADED

X -A X IS

LF

I FADED

10

POW RAMP

DATA

625

17

IEEE 488

RS 232

BER

REF

SER DATA

Q

SYM CLK

11

I (BB-AM)

BIT CLK

PAR DATA

11

13

16 15 14

12

Rear Panel
SMIQ

Rear panel view

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SMIQ

Rear Panel

11
PAR DATA
Pin

Description

8-⊥

Ground

9 - LEV-ATT

Signal input/output for controlling of level
reduction.
Output: TTL signal.
Input: Input resistance 1kΩ or 50Ω.
Trigger threshold can be set from -2.5 to 2.5V,
max. ± 15V, max. 40 mA

10 - ⊥

Ground

11 - TRIGOUT 1 Output for triggering of external instruments.
Output: TTL signal.
12 - ⊥
13 - ⊥

Ground
Ground

14 - TRIGIN

Input for triggering of frames, PRBS and data
sequences.
Input: Input resistance 1kΩ or 50Ω.
Trigger threshold can be set from -2.5 to 2.5V,
max. ± 15V, max. 40 mA

15 - DATA-D7
16 - DATA-D5
17 - DATA-D3
18 - DATA-D1

Parallel data input/output D1to D7
see pin 3 - 6

19 - ⊥

Ground

20 - BITCLK

Output bit clock with operating mode internal.
TTL signal

21 - CW

Signal input/output for controlling of
modulation. Switches carrier to CW with FSK
modulation.
Output: TTL signal.
Input: input resistance 1kΩ or 50Ω.
Trigger threshold can be set from -2.5 to 2.5V,
max. ± 15V, max. 40 mA

22 - BURSTGATE

Signal input/output for controlling of the burst
profile.
Output: TTL signal.
Input: input resistance 1kΩ or 50Ω.
Trigger threshold can be set from -2.5 to 2.5V,
max. ± 15V, max. 40 mA

23 - TRIGOUT 2 Output for triggering and controlling of external
instruments.
Output: TTL signal.
24 - TRIGOUT 3 Output for triggering and controlling of external
instruments.
Output: TTL signal.
25 - HOP

1125.5555.03

HOP output provides control signal when
internal frequency hopping is programmed.
Output: TTL signal

2.15

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1125.5555.03

2.16

21 20

RF

19

18

REF

TRIGGER EXTTUNE

PULS

MARKER

EXT 2

I/Q AUX

BLANK

EXT 1

Q FADED

X -A X IS

LF

I FADED

10

POW RAMP

DATA

625

17

IEEE 488

RS 232

BER

REF

SER DATA

Q

SYM CLK

11

I (BB-AM)

BIT CLK

PAR DATA

11

13

16 15 14

12

Rear Panel
SMIQ

Rear panel view

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SMIQ

Rear Panel

12
DATA

Cut-out, provided to relocate the DATA
input/output at the front to the rear of the
instrument.

BIT CLK

BIT CLK

Cut-out, provided to relocate the BIT CLK
input/output at the front to the rear of the
instrument.

SYMB CLK

SYMB CLK

Cut-out, provided to relocate the SYMB
CLK input/output at the front to the rear of
the instrument.

DATA

POW RAMP Signal input/output for power ramping.
Input: accepts analog voltages from
0 to 1 V for envelope modulation.
Input resistance 10kΩ
Max. permissible overvoltage ±15 V
Output provides modulation voltage of
burst envelope with internal modulation.
output resistance 10Ω
Max. permissible overvoltage ±15 V

POW RAMP

I (BB_AM)

Q

I (BB-AM)

Cut-out, provided to relocate the I- input
at the front to the rear of the instrument.

Q

Cut-out, provided to relocate the Q- input
at the front to the rear of the instrument.

13
Power switch
ON when pressed at the top ("I")

Power supply connection

see as well
Chapter 1,
Section
"Supply Voltage"
Section
"Switching On/Off the
Instrument"

14
SER DATA

1125.5555.03

SER DATA Asynchronous data input for digital
modulation.
Interface: RS232 up to 115 kbps

2.17

see as well
Annex A
"interfaces"

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1125.5555.03

2.18

21 20

RF

19

18

REF

TRIGGER EXTTUNE

PULS

MARKER

EXT 2

I/Q AUX

BLANK

EXT 1

Q FADED

X -A X IS

LF

I FADED

10

POW RAMP

DATA

625

17

IEEE 488

RS 232

BER

REF

SER DATA

Q

SYM CLK

11

I (BB-AM)

BIT CLK

PAR DATA

11

13

16 15 14

12

Rear Panel
SMIQ

Rear panel view

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Rear Panel

15
BER

Interface for BER Test

See as well chapter 2,
section "External Modulation Source AMIQ" and
"Bit Error Rate Test"

16
RS 232

RS-232

RS-232 interface,
used for software update, the loading of
calibration data, and remote control. The
pin assignment corresponds to the pin
assignment of a PC.

see as well
Chapter 3
Remote Control
and
Annex A
"Interfaces"

IEC 625
IEEE 488

IEC-Bus (IEEE 488)
Remote-control interface

See as well
Chapter 3,
"Remote Control"

REF

Output of the internal 10-MHz reference
signal with reference internal.
Source resistance 50 Ω.
Input for external reference frequency with
reference external. Adjustable to external
reference frequencies from 1 to 16 MHz in
1-MHz steps.
Input resistance 200 Ω.

17
IEC625 IEEE488

18
REF

See as well
Chapter 2,
Section
"Reference Frequency
int/ext"

19
4 optional cut-outs, provided for further
connections

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21 20

RF

19

18

REF

TRIGGER EXTTUNE

PULS

MARKER

EXT 2

I/Q AUX

BLANK

EXT 1

Q FADED

X -A X IS

LF

I FADED

10

POW RAMP

DATA

625

17

IEEE 488

RS 232

BER

REF

SER DATA

Q

SYM CLK

11

I (BB-AM)

BIT CLK

PAR DATA

11

13

16 15 14

12

Rear Panel
SMIQ

Rear panel view

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Rear Panel

20
RF

Cut-out, provided to relocate the RF output
at the front to the rear of the instrument

LF

Output LF signal of the internal LF
generator.
Source resistance < 10 Ω.

EXT 1

EXT1

Input external modulation signal,
alternatively for AM or FM (PM).
Input resistance >100 kΩ.
Nominal voltage: Us = 1 V
Max. permissible overvoltage: ± 15 V

EXT 2

EXT2

Input external modulation signal for FM
(PM).
Input resistance >100 kΩ.
Nominal voltage: Us = 1 V
Max. permissible overvoltage: ± 15 V

X-AXIS

X-AXIS

Output supplies a voltage ramp of 0 to 10
V, when a sweep is switched on.

BLANK

BLANK

Output supplies a signal to blank the return
sweep or the settling process in LIST mode
Level: TTL

MARKER

MARKER

Output is active when the sweep reaches
the marker or at the first step of the LIST
mode. Level: TTL

PULS

Input for pulse modulation. Level: TTL
Input resistance 10Ω

TRIGGER

TRIGGER

Input to trigger sweep, LIST mode and
Memory Sequence. Level: TTL

EXTTUNE

EXTTUNE Tuning input for the internal reference
frequency. Voltage range ± 10 V, pulling
-6
range ±1.10

RF

21
LF

PULS

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2.2

SMIQ

Basic Operating Steps

The operating principle is explained in this section. For better understanding, please read section
"Sample Setting for First Users" (Section 2.2.10) in addition.
To operate the instrument, menus are called in the display. All setting possibilities and the current
setting status are evident from the menus. All settings can be made by accessing the menus.
RF frequency and RF level can also be set without menu operation using keys [FREQ] and [LEVEL].
RF signal and modulation can also be switched on/off without menu operation using keys [RF ON/OFF]
and/or [MOD ON/OFF].

2.2.1

Design of the Display

1

FREQ

2

FM
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

3

Main menu

1 Header field
2 Status line
3 Menu fields

Fig. 2-3

100. 000 000 0
AM
BB-AM
FM
PM
PULSE

MHz

FM1 DEVIATION
FM1 SOURCE
LFGEN FREQ
FM2 DEVIATION
FM2 SOURCE

LEVEL

OFF

INT

OFF

- 30.0
EXT1

PREEMPHASIS

Submenu

Setting menu

1.00
EXT2
1.000 0

kHz

10.0
EXT2

kHz

EXT1

AC
AC

EXT1 COUPLING
EXT2 COUPLING
OFF

dBm

50µ

kHz

DC
DC
75µ

s

Menu cursor
Digit cursor
Select mark

Design of the display

Header field

(1)The header field of the display indicates frequency and level of the RF output signal
which considers the offset value. In the RF-sweep operating mode, the start and stop
frequencies are displayed in two lines one above the other. The start and stop levels
are indicated in the LEVEL-sweep operating mode correspondingly. A two-line level
display appears for digital modulation or digital standard. The upper line indicates the
average power (LEVEL), the lower line the peak envelope power (PEP) of the
modulated RF output signal.

Status line

(2) The status line below describes operating mode and operating state of the instrument.
Error messages and notes for caution are also displayed in the status line.

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(3)The indication fields below the header field are reserved for the menu representations.
The image contents of these fields change as a function of the menu selected. The
field at the left-hand display margin is occupied with the main menu, the topmost level
of the menu structure. The main menu is always faded in.
Each further field adjacent at the right contains submenus.
The field ending with the right-hand display margin shows the setting menu. In this
menu all setting values and setting states connected with the menu selected are
indicated. When accessing submenus, the higher-order menus remain in the display.
The current menu path is evident through the select marks.
Menu cursor
The menu cursor shows the user at which position in the menu he is.
The position of the menu cursor is evident from the inverse notation of
the term (white characters on a black background)
Digit cursor
As an underscore, the digit cursor marks the position which can be
varied by means of the rotary knob in a value indication.
Select mark
The frame around a term marks current menus or valid settings in the
setting menu.

Menu fields

2.2.2

Calling the Menus

Accessing the menus is effected using rotary knob [VARIATION], [SELECT] key and [RETURN] key.
Rotary knob

Rotary knob [VARIATION] moves the menu cursor over the positions of a menu level
to be selected. If a scrollbar is visible at the left-hand margin of a menu, the menu is
larger than the screen window. If the menu cursor is moved to the margin of the
screen window, the covered lines become visible.

[SELECT] key

The [SELECT acknowledges the selection marked by means of the menu cursor.

[RETURN] key

The [RETURN] key
- returns the menu cursor to the next higher menu level. The menu cursor is shifted
to the left into the preceding column of the menu structure.
- resets the menu cursor from frequency or level value indication in the header field
into the menu field to the menu called last.
- closes the display pages called using keys [STATUS], [HELP] and [ERROR] again.

Settings are accessed in the setting menus ending with the right-hand display margin.

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

MHz

LEVEL

- 30.0

dBm

AM
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-4

AM
BB-AM
FM
PM
PULSE

AM
AM
AM
AM

DEPTH
SOURCE INT
SOURCE EXT
EXT COUPLING

30.0 %
OFF INT
OFF EXT1
AC DC
1.000 0 kHz

LFGEN FREQ

MODULATION-AM menu

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2.2.3

SMIQ

Selection and Change of Parameters

Select parameter

Ø Set the menu cursor to the name of the parameter desired using the rotary
knob, e.g. to AM DEPTH in the AM menu, Fig. 2.4.

Change setting
value
via value inputs

Ø Via value input or using rotary knob.
Ø Press the first digit of the new value or minus sign.
The old value is deleted, the entry is indicated in the marked field.
Ø Enter further digits.
Ø Terminate the input using a unit key or, in the case of inputs in the base unit
or in the case of inputs without unit, using the [1x/Enter] key.
The menu cursor wraps back to the appropriate parameter.

using rotary knob

Ø Press the [SELECT] key.
Ø The menu cursor changes from the parameter selected in the left-hand
column of the setting menu to the setting value on the right, e.g. from AM
DEPTH to 30%, Fig. 2-4.
Ø Set the underscore to the position of the setting value to be varied using
keys [ð] [ï].
Ø Turn the rotary knob.
The position underscored is varied in steps of 1.
Note: RF frequency and RF level can also be varied in a step width which
can be defined arbitrarily using the rotary knob. In the respective
setting menu (FREQUENCY or LEVEL) the step width is entered as
KNOB STEP USER and the KNOB STEP set from DECIMAL to
USER. To point to the fact that the step width has been converted to
the value programmed, the underscore as a symbol of the digit
cursor disappears in the respective value indication.

1-out-of-n selection

Ø Select parameters.
Ø Press the [SELECT] key.
The menu cursor changes from the parameter selected in the left-hand
column of the setting menu to the current selection on the right, e.g. from
AM SOURCE EXT to OFF, Fig. 2-4.
Ø Set the menu cursor to the position desired within the 1-out-of-n selection
using the rotary knob or cursor keys [⇐] [Þ].
Ø Press the [SELECT] key.
The setting is made.
The selection mark which has marked the setting valid up to now wraps to
the new position.
Ø Press the [RETURN] key.
The menu cursor wraps back to the respective parameter.

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Quick selection of
a parameter

The quick selection of a parameter reduces the number of operating steps if
several parameters are set successively. The menu cursor can directly be set
further from line to line in the column of the setting values by pressing the
[SELECT] key.
The menu cursor wraps from the setting value of a parameter to the setting
value of the parameter in the next line.
The column of the setting values can be exited at each position by pressing
the [RETURN] key.

2.2.4

Triggering Action

Lines in the setting menu which are marked with the " " symbol at the end of the line qualify an action
in the LEVEL-ALC menu, e.g., switches on
which can be carried out. Instruction SEARCH ONCE
level control for level calibration for a short period of time.
Trigger action

Ø Set the menu cursor to the respective instruction.
Ø Press the [SELECT] key.
The action is triggered.
While the action is carried out, the instruction remains framed by the
selection mark.

2.2.5

Quick Selection of Menu (QUICK SELECT)

The keys of the QUICK SELECT control field are used to call selected menus quickly by one keystroke.
Store menus

Ø Establish the desired operating status of the current menu.
Ø Press the [ASSIGN] key.
Ø Press key [MENU1] or [MENU2].
The current menu is stored as menu1 or menu2. That is to say, 2 menus
can be stored in total.

Call menus

Ø Press key [MENU1] or [MENU2].
Menu1 or menu2 stored is displayed. Exactly the operating status which was
current at the point of time of storing is reconstructed.

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2.2.6

SMIQ

Use of [FREQ] and [LEVEL] Keys

RF frequency and RF level can be set without menu operation as well using direct keys [FREQ] and
[LEVEL]. The input value considers the offset, see Sections 2.4 and 2.5.
Key [FREQ]/ [LEVEL]

Ø Press the [FREQ] or [LEVEL] key.
The frequency and/or the level indication in the header field of the display
is marked.
The current menu at the display is maintained.
Ø Alter the value via a value input or the rotary knob.
Ø Press the [RETURN] key.
The menu cursor wraps to the position marked last in the menu.

2.2.7

Use of [RF ON/OFF] and [MOD ON/OFF] Keys

RF signal and modulation can be switched on/off without menu operation as well using direct keys
[RF ON/OFF] and/or [MOD ON/OFF] (see Sections [RF ON/OFF] key and [MOD ON/OFF] key as well).
Key [RF ON/OFF]

Ø Press the [RF ON/OFF] key.
The RF output signal is switched on/off.
IEC-bus-short command: :OUTP OFF

Key [MOD ON/OFF]

Ø Press the [MOD ON/OFF] key.
The modulation is switched on/off.
An IEC-bus command is not available. The modulations have to be switched
on and off in the respective modulation sub menus

2.2.8

[ENTER] Key – Special Toggle Function

This additional function of the [ENTER] key facilitates parameter changes.
Some selection parameters can now be selected using the [ENTER] key, and no longer have to be
activated beforehand with [SELECT].

2.2.9

Changing Unit of Level

For the level, the unit of the value set can be changed without a new value input.
Change level unit

Ø Activate LEVEL parameter.
- Press the [LEVEL] key or
- set the menu cursor in the LEVEL menu to the setting value of the
AMPLITUDE parameter.
Ø Press the unit key with the desired level unit.
The level is indicated in the desired unit.

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2.2.10

Sample Setting for First Users
Correction of Input

Digital entries can be corrected by one of the following keys before terminating the input:
Key [-/ç]

The backspace key deletes the value entered digit by digit. When the last
digit is deleted, the previous value is displayed.

Key [RETURN]

Pressing the [RETURN] key deletes the entire entry and results in the
previous value being indicated again.
For a subsequent new input in the setting menu, the first digit of the new
value is to be entered.
For a subsequent new input via the [FREQ] or [LEVEL] keys, the respective
key has to be pressed again.
In the case of a frequency or level input by means of the [FREQ] or [LEVEL]
keys, pressing the [FREQ] and/or [LEVEL] key again deletes the entire input.

Key [FREQ]/ [LEVEL]

2.2.11

Sample Setting for First Users

First users most quickly become familiar with the operation of the instrument if they execute the pattern
setting of this section.
First frequency and level of the RF output signal are set via keys [FREQ] and [LEVEL] in the DATA
INPUT field:
- Frequency
- Level

250 MHz
10 dBm
Operating steps

Explanations
Reset the instrument to the defined
state.

PRESET

Set the frequency to 250 MHz. The
menu cursor marks the permanent
frequency indication.

DATA INPUT
FREQ

2

5

0

M
µ

Set the level to 10 dBm. The menu
cursor marks the permanent level
indication.

DATA INPUT
LEVEL

1

0

x1
ENTER

Reset the menu cursor to the menu
field.

RETURN

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SMIQ

The output signal is to be amplitude-modulated next.
- AM modulation depth 15.5 %
- Modulation frequency 3 kHz
Operating steps
MENU / VARIATION

Explanations
MENU / VARIATION

.
ANALOG MOD

SELECT

.

Select ANALOG MOD menu.
Ø Set menu cursor to ANALOG
MOD using the rotary knob and
subsequently press
[SELECT] key.
The submenu is displayed.

MENU / VARIATION

MENU / VARIATION

Select AM submenu
The AM setting menu is displayed.

.
AM
.

SELECT

Select AM DEPTH parameter.

MENU / VARIATION

The menu cursor marks the setting
value.

.
AM DEPTH
.

Enter modulation depth 15.5 % and
press [x1 ENTER].

DATA INPUT
1

5

.

5

x1

MENU / VARIATION

MENU / VARIATION

.
AM SOURCE INT
.

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The menu cursor is reset to AM
DEPTH.

ENTER

Select AM SOURCE INT.
The menu cursor marks the current
1-out-of-n selection.

SELECT

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Operating steps

Explanations
MENU / VARIATION

MENU / VARIATION

SELECT

. INT

Select INT 1 as internal modulation
source.
The selection mark marks INT. AM is
faded in the status line as a hint that
AM is switched on.

Reset menu cursor to AM SOURCE
INT.

RETURN

Select parameter LFGEN FREQ.

MENU / VARIATION

.
LFGEN FREQ
.

DATA INPUT

Enter frequency 3 kHz and press unit
key.

k

3

m

The indications on the display are
represented in Fig. 2-5.
The AM modulation setting is
completed.

250. 000 000 0

FREQ

MHz

LEVEL

- 10.0

dBm

AM
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-5

AM
BB-AM
FM
PM
PULSE

AM
AM
AM
AM

DEPTH
SOURCE INT
SOURCE EXT
EXT COUPLINGLFGEN FREQ

LFGEN FREQ

15.5 %
OFF INT
OFF EXT1
AC DC
3.000 0

kHz

Display after AM setting

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SMIQ

Subsequently to the above setting, 420 MHz as new RF frequency and 12.5 kHz as the step width for
the RF frequency variation are set in the following. Parameter quick select is used, which reduces the
number of operating steps.

Operating steps

RETURN

Explanations
Reset the menu cursor to the main
menu in 2 steps.

RETURN

MENU / VARIATION

MENU / VARIATION

.
FREQUENCY
.

The frequency setting menu is
displayed.
SELECT

MENU / VARIATION

Select FREQUENCY parameter.
The menu cursor marks the setting
value.

.
FREQUENCY
.

DATA INPUT
4

2

Select FREQUENCY menu.

0

Enter frequency 420 MHz and press
unit key.

M
µ

MENU / VARIATION

Set menu cursor to parameter KNOB
STEP USER.

.
KNOB STEP USER
.

DATA INPUT
1

2

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Enter step width 12.5 kHz. Press unit
key.

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Operating steps

Explanations

MENU / VARIATION

Set menu cursor to parameter KNOB
STEP.

.
KNOB STEP
.

Set menu cursor to the current KNOB
STEP selection.

SELECT

MENU / VARIATION

MENU / VARIATION

The selection mark marks USER.

.
USER
.

RETURN

SELECT

This results in step width 12.5 kHz
being used in the case of variation
using the rotary knob.

Reset the menu cursor to the main
menu in 2 steps.

RETURN

420. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

Select USER (user-defined step
width).

LEVEL

10.0

dBm

AM
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-6

FREQUENCY
OFFSET

420.000 000.0 MHz
0.0 Hz

KNOB STEP USER
KNOB STEP

12.500 0 kHz
DECIMAL USER
ON
OFF

EXCLUDE FROM RCL

Display after pattern setting

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2.2.12

SMIQ

List Editor

The SMIQ offers the possibility to generate lists. Lists are used for setting sequences LIST mode or
(memory sequence), as data source for digital modulations or for level correction which can be defined
by the user (UCOR). They consist of elements which are defined by an index and at least one
parameter per index. Each list is marked by a separate name and can be selected via this name. The
lists are accessed in the menus assigned in each case, e.g. to the settings sequences of instrument
settings in the MEM SEQ menu. However, the lists are always generated and processed in the same
way and the procedures are hence explained in detail by the example of the memory sequence mode
(menu MEM SEQ) in this section. A pattern setting at the end of this section allows the user to become
familiar with the operation of the list editor.
Setting menus providing list processing are structured in two pages:
The first page, called OPERATION page in the following contains the general configuration parameters
for processing a list. Further, the general list functions such as selecting and deleting the list as well as
calling an editing mode are provided. The second page, the EDIT page, is automatically displayed when
calling an edit function and serves to enter and modify the parameters of the list.
The OPERATION page has a similar arrangement with all list editors. As an example, the OPERATION
page of the MEM SEQ menu is shown:

Menu selection:

MEM SEQ

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-7

MODE

OFF

LEVEL

MHz

AUTO

SINGLE

STEP

- 30.0
EXT-SINGLE

dBm

EXT-STEP

RESET SEQUENCE
CURRENT INDEX

1

SELECT LIST...
DELETE LIST...
FUNCTION

CURRENT: MSEQ2
FILL

INSERT

DELETE

EDIT/VIEW

OPERATION page of the MEM SEQ menu

The settings for MODE, CURRENT INDEX, etc. are irrelevant for the general description of the list
editors and are described in greater detail in Section 2.10, MEMORY SEQUENCE mode.
The last three menu lines of the OPERATION page always exist and are reserved for selecting and
deleting lists as well as for calling the edit functions (and hence the EDIT page).

SELECT LIST

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Opens a selection window in which a list can be selected from the existing lists or a
new, empty list can be generated. In this line the active list is always displayed.

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List Editor

DELETE LIST

Opens a selection window in which the list to be deleted can be selected.

FUNCTION

Selection of the edit function for processing the lists. The EDIT page is
automatically called through the selection (cf. Section 2.2.11.3).
FILL
Filling a list with elements.
INSERT
Insertion of elements into a list.
DELETE
Deletion of elements of a list.
EDIT/VIEW Editing the single elements.

2.2.12.1

Select and Generate - SELECT LIST

SELECT LIST opens a selection window in which either an existing list can be selected or a new, empty
list can be generated (cf. Fig. 2-8). By pressing the [RETURN] key, the selection window is closed
without changing the setting.
Ø Mark the list desired using the rotary knob.

Select list

Ø Press [SELECT] key.
The selected list is included in the instrument setting. The selection window
is closed. The selected list is displayed under CURRENT.
Ø Mark CREATE NEW LIST

Generate list

using rotary knob.

Ø Press [SELECT] key.
A new empty list is automatically generated which can be filled using
functions FILL or EDIT. The selection window is closed. The new list is
displayed under CURRENT.
No modification
of the setting
Selection:

SELECT LIST

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-8

Ø Press [RETURN] key.

MHz

MODE
OFF AUTO
EXECUTE SINGLE MODE
RESET

LEVEL

SINGLE

CURRENT INDEX

- 30.0

CREATE NEW LIST
MSEQ1
MSEQ2
MSEQ3
MSEQ4

dBm

199
100
1
123

SELECT LIST...
DELETE LIST...
FUNCTION

SELECT-LIST-selection window

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SMIQ
Generating a new list. The name of the list cannot be selected freely in the
case of manual control. A definite list name is automatically generated in the
following form:

CREATE NEW LIST

MSEQ, with  ∈ {0..9}, e.g. MSEQ1 (with Memory Sequence)
This applies correspondingly to the other operating modes. In the case of
level correction mode, UCOR1 would be generated for example. If a list is
created via IEC bus, an arbitrary list name can be given (cf. Section 3).
Unrestricted access is also possible by means of the selection window.
The list currently set is marked in the selection window by means of the
selection mark, here MSEQ2. In addition to the list name, the length of the list
is given, here 100 elements.

MSEQ2 100

2.2.12.2

Deletion of Lists - DELETE LIST

DELETE LIST opens a selection window in which the list to be deleted can be selected. The lists are
represented together with their name and their length (cf. Fig. 2-9). By pressing the [RETURN] key the
selection window is exited without deleting a list.
Ø Mark desired list using the rotary knob.

Delete list

Ø Press [SELECT] key.
The prompt "enter [SELECT] to delete list/sequence?" is displayed
Ø Press [SELECT] key.
The list is deleted. If the prompt is acknowledged with the [RETURN] key,
however, the list is not deleted. The selection window is automatically
closed due to the acknowledgment of the prompt.
Selection: DELETE LIST

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-9

MODE

OFF

MHz

AUTO

SINGLE

RESET SEQUENCE

LEVEL

MSEQ1
MSEQ2
MSEQ3
MSEQ4

- 30.0

dBm

199
100
1
123

CURRENT INDEX

SELECT LIST...
DELETE LIST...
FUNCTION

DELETE-LIST selection window

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2.2.11.3

Edition of Lists

Due to the selection of an edit mode on the OPERATION page the EDIT page is automatically activated.
When the EDIT/VIEW function is selected, the largest possible section of the list is displayed (cf. Fig.
2-10). In the case of block functions FILL, INSERT and DELETE, an input window is additionally
displayed (cf. Fig. 2-11 to 2-13).
Functions SELECT LIST and FUNCTION are available on the EDIT page as on the OPERATION page.
Return to the OPERATION page is effected by pressing the [SELECT] key twice.
Single-value function EDIT/VIEW
By selecting the EDIT/VIEW function, the entire list can be viewed or modifications of single values be
carried out.
If the cursor marks a value in the INDEX column of the list, the EDIT mode is exited by pressing the
[RETURN] key. The menu cursor then marks FUNCTION again.
There is no separate function for storing the list. This means that every modification of the list is
transferred to the internal data set and has an effect on exiting the EDIT/VIEW function.
Menu selection:

FUNCTION EDIT/VIEW

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-10

SE LECT LIST ...
FU NCTI ON
-I NDEX - FR EE 2 46
00 01
00 02
00 03
00 04
00 05
00 06
00 07
00 08

MHz

LEVE L

-30.0

dBm

CU RREN T: MS EQ2
FILL INSERT DELETE EDIT/VIEW
- LEN 10
M EMOR Y
D WELL
09
50 ms
02
5 0 ms
01
6 0 ms
23
6 0 ms
09
8 5 ms
10
8 5 ms
08
8 5 ms
11
8 5 ms

Edit function EDIT/VIEW

INDEX

Position in the list

FREE

Space available. FREE 256 means that space for 256 parameter elements is
available in the list memory in total.

LEN

Occupied space. LEN 0 means that the current list occupies 0 elements in the
list memory.

MEMORY DWELL

Identification of the column below. The number and name of parameter
columns is different for the various list editors.

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SMIQ
Ø Mark the index associated to the parameter using the rotary knob or directly
enter the value of the index via the numeric keys.

Select parameters

Ø Press [SELECT] key.
Parameter MEMORY is marked. If the second parameter DWELL is to be
marked, press the [SELECT] key again.
Ø Vary the value of the parameter selected using the rotary knob or enter the
value directly using numeric keys.

Modify parameters

Note: The binary data of the digital modulations which cannot be varied
are an exception. Further, all numeric keys except for "0" and "1" are
ineffective in these cases.
Ø Press the [ENTER] key or unit keys.
The value is included in the data set. The menu cursor marks the value of
the next column. In the last column, the menu cursor then marks the next
line of column MEMORY.
Ø Press the [RETURN] key.
The menu cursor wraps back to the INDEX column. The EDIT mode is
exited by repeatedly pressing the [RETURN] key (cf. Section 2.2.11.4).

Block function FILL
Using function FILL, a parameter, e.g. MEMORY, is overwritten with constant or linearly
increasing/decreasing values within a defined range. The input window is exited by pressing the
[RETURN] key without a modification being carried out.
If the filler range exceeds the end of the list, the list is automatically extended.
The list entry, in the example for MEMORY, with index [AT +n] is calculated as follows from the
information AT, RANGE, starting value (MEMORY) and WITH INCREMENT:
MEMORY[AT+n] = starting value (MEMORY)+ n · increment
Selection:

(0 ≤ n ≤ RANGE1)

FUNCTION-FILL

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-11

|

LEVE L

MHz

SELECT LIST...
FUNCTION
-INDEX - FREE 246 - LEN 10
0001
0002
0003
0004
0005
0006
0007
0008

FILL AT
PARAMETER

- 30.0

dBm

10 RANGE 1
MEMORY
DWELL

MEMORY
WITH INCREMENT

1
0

EXECUTE

Block function FILL: Input window

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FILL AT

Setting the filling range.
AT
Lower limit (index)
RANGE Number of the elements to be inserted

PARAMETER

Selection on which of the parameters the filling function is to have an effect.
This menu option is eliminated if the list only includes elements with one
parameter.

MEMORY
or DWELL

Input of the starting value for the parameter selected. This option is only
displayed if a selection has been made under PARAMETER MEMORY or
DWELL.

WITH INCREMENT

Input of the increment between two successive values. If 0 is entered as
increment, a filling procedure with constant values is achieved. This option is
only displayed if a selection has been made under PARAMETER MEMORY or
DWELL.
Note: In the case of some types of lists, e.g. digital modulation data, indicating
an increment is eliminated since there are binary data. In these cases
line WITH INCREMENT is eliminated.

EXECUTE

Starts the filling sequence. After the function has been executed, the input
window is automatically exited. The current index points to the first element
after the processed range.

Filling a list

After selection of function FILL, the menu cursor marks FILL AT.
Ø Press the [SELECT] key.
The menu cursor marks the value at AT.
Ø Vary index value using the rotary knob or enter using the numeric keys and
the [ENTER] key.
Ø Press the [SELECT] key.
The menu cursor marks the value at RANGE.
Ø Vary value using the rotary knob or enter using the numeric keys and the
[ENTER] key.
Ø Press the [SELECT] key.
The menu cursor marks MEMORY or DWELL in input line PARAMETER.
Ø Select MEMORY using the rotary knob (if not yet marked) and press the
[SELECT] key.
The menu cursor marks the value in input line MEMORY.
Ø Vary starting value for column MEMORY using the rotary knob or enter
using the numeric keys and the [ENTER] key.
Ø Press the [SELECT] key
The menu cursor marks the value in input line WITH INCREMENT.
Ø Vary the value of the increment desired using the rotary knob or enter using
the numeric keys and the [ENTER] key.
Ø Press the [RETURN] key.
Ø Mark the action EXECUTE
Ø Press the [SELECT] key.
The filling sequence is initiated. After the function has been carried out, the
input window is automatically exited. The menu cursor marks FUNCTION.
The EDIT page shows the end of the range that has been filled right now.

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Block function INSERT
Function INSERT inserts the desired number of elements with constant or linearly increasing/decreasing
values before the element with the given starting index. All elements which had been stored from the
starting index are shifted to the end of the range to be inserted.
Input is effected analogously to filling a list.
By pressing the [RETURN] key the input window is exited without a modification being effected. The
menu cursor then marks FUNCTION.
The list entry, in the example for MEMORY, with index [AT +n] is calculated as follows from the
information AT, RANGE, starting value (MEMORY) and WITH INCREMENT:
MEMORY[AT+n] = starting value (MEMORY) + n · Increment | (0 ≤ n ≤ RANGE-1)
Selection:

FUNCTION INSERT

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-12

LEVE L

MHz

SE LEC T L IST ...
FU NCT ION
-INDEX - FREE 256 - LEN 10
0 001
0 002
0 003
0 004
0 005
0 006
0 007
0 008

INSERT AT
MEMORY
WITH INCREMENT
DWELL
WITH INCREMENT

- 30.0

dBm

10 RANGE 2
1
0
100ms
0.0ms

EXECUTE

Edit function INSERT: Input window

INSERT AT

Input of the starting index and the number of the elements to be inserted.
AT
Starting index before which the insert operation is to be effective.
RANGE Number of the elements to be inserted

MEMORY

Input of the starting value for MEMORY.

DWELL

Input of the starting value for DWELL.

WITH INCREMENT

Input of the increment between two successive values for MEMORY or
DWELL. If 0 is indicated as increment, constant values are achieved to be
inserted RANGE times.
Note: In the case of some types of lists, e.g. digital modulation data, indicating
an increment is eliminated since there are binary data. In these cases
all lines WITH INCREMENT are eliminated.

EXECUTE

Starts the inserting sequence. After the function has been executed, the input
window is automatically exited. The menu cursor marks FUNCTION. The EDIT
page shows the beginning of the range that has moved forward.

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List Editor

Block function DELETE
Function DELETE deletes the elements of the range indicated. This does not leave a gap in the list but
the remaining elements move forward. If the given range exceeds the end of the list, deletion until the
end of the list is effected.
Input is analog to filling a list.
By pressing the [RETURN] key, the input window is exited without a modification being carried out. The
menu cursor then marks FUNCTION.
Selection:

Function DELETE

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-13

MHz

LEVE L

SE LE CT LI ST .. .
DELETE AT
FU NC TI ON
-INDEX - FREE 256 - LEN 10 EXECUTE
00 01
0 00 2
0 00 3
0 00 4
0 00 5
0 00 6
0 00 7
0 00 8

- 30.0

dBm

10 RANGE 2

Edit function DELETE: Input window

DELETE AT

Input of the block of the list to be deleted
AT
Lower limit (INDEX)
RANGE Number of elements to be deleted.

EXECUTE

Starts the deletion. After the function has been executed, the input window is
automatically exited. The menu cursor marks FUNCTION. The EDIT page
shows the beginning of the range that has moved forward.

2.2.11.4

Pattern Setting to Operate the List Editor

The user can become familiar with the operation of the list editor by means of the following pattern
setting in the MEM SEQ menu. A list has to be generated and filled with values by using the single-value
function EDIT/VIEW:
• Memory location number of the first element

20

• Dwell time of the first element

15 s

• Memory location number of the second element 7.
When the setting has been terminated, return to the OPERATION page of the MEM SEQ menu.

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SMIQ

At the beginning of the operation sequence, menu MEM SEQ is called. First a list MSEQ0 has to be
generated and then activated. The menu cursor marks a parameter of the setting menu on the
OPERATION page (c.f. Fig. 2-14).

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-14

MODE

OFF

LEVEL

MHz

AUTO

SINGLE

STEP

- 30.0
EXT-SINGLE

dBm

EXT-STEP

RESET SEQUENCE
CURRENT INDEX

1

SELECT LIST...
DELETE LIST...
FUNCTION

CURRENT: NONE
FILL

INSERT

DELETE

EDIT/VIEW

Starting point of the pattern setting

Operating steps
M ENU / VARIATION

M ENU / V ARIATION

.
SELEC T LIST...
.

CR EATE NEW LIST

.
FUNCTION...
.

A new list MSEQ0 is generated. The
menu cursor is reset to SELECT
LIST...

SELECT

MENU / VARIATION

MENU / VARIATION

Select the SELECT LIST menu item.

SELECT

M ENU / VARIATION

M ENU / V ARIATION

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Select the FUNCTION menu item.

SELECT

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Operating steps

Explanations
MENU / VARIATION

MENU / VARIATION

.EDIT VIEW.

SELECT

Select single-value function
EDIT/VIEW.
The EDIT page of the MEM SEQ
menu is called. The menu cursor
marks the index of the first element
of list MSEQ0.

Set the menu cursor to the memory
location number value of the first
element (c.f. Fig. 2-15,A).

SELECT

DATA INPUT
2

Enter MEMORY 20.
The menu cursor automatically wraps
to the DWELL value of the first
element (Fig. 2-15,B). The default
value is 100 ms.

x1

0

ENTER

DATA INPUT
x1

5

1

Enter DWELL 15 s.
The menu cursor automatically wraps
to the MEMORY value of the second
element.

ENTER

DATA INPUT
7

Enter MEMORY 7.
The menu cursor automatically wraps
to the DWELL value of the second
element (default value is 100 ms).

x1
ENTER

Reset the menu cursor to the index.

RETURN

Reset the menu cursor to the
FUNCTION menu item of the EDIT
page of menu MEM SEQ (c.f. Fig. 215,C).

RETURN

Reset the menu cursor to the
FUNCTION menu item of the
OPERATION page of menu MEM
SEQ.

RETURN

Note: With the return to the OPERATION page the operation of the list editor is finished. In the list
mode (menu LIST), function LEARN
must be activated subsequently to ensure that the
settings are transferred to the hardware

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SMIQ

A

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

MHz

LEVE L

- 30.0 dBm

SELECT LIST...
CURRENT: MSEQ0
FILL INSERT DELETE EDIT/VIEW
FUNCTION
-INDEX - FREE 0246 - LEN 0010
MEMORY
DWELL
0001

B

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

MHz

LEVE L

- 30.0 dBm

CURRENT: MSEQ0
SELECT LIST...
FILL INSERT DELETE EDIT/VIEW
FUNCTION
-INDEX - FREE 0246 - LEN 0010
MEMORY
DWELL
0001
20
100 ms
0002

C

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-15, a to c

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LEVE L

- 30.0 dBm

CURRENT: MSEQ0
SELECT LIST...
FILL INSERT DELETE EDIT/VIEW
FUNCTION
-INDEX - FREE 0246 - LEN 0010
MEMORY
DWELL
0001
20
15.00 s
0002
07
100 ms
0003

Pattern setting - Edition of a list

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2.2.12

Save/Recall
Save/Recall - Storing/Calling of Instrument Settings

50 complete instrument settings can be stored in memory locations 1 to 50.
Operating steps

Explanations

DATA INPUT
1

SAVE

2

Store current instrument setting in
memory location 12.

x1
ENTER

DATA INPUT
RCL

1

2

Call instrument setting of memory
location 12.

x1
ENTER

The digital display during a save or recall entry is faded in a window.
Memory location 0 has a special function. Here the instrument setting which was current prior to the last
memory recall and prior to a preset setting is automatically stored. This permits the resetting of
instrument settings which have inadvertently been deleted using Recall 0.
If an instrument setting is stored in which a sweep was switched on, the sweep is started using the
recall.
The parameter EXCLUDE FROM RCL in the FREQUENCY and LEVEL-LEVEL menus determines
whether the saved RF frequency and RF level are loaded when an instrument setting is loaded, or
whether the current settings are maintained.
Store IEC-bus command:

"*SAV 12"

Recall IEC-bus command:

"*RCL 12"

Notes: - The contents of lists, as they are used for the Memory Sequence (MSEQ) or for user
correction (UCOR), is not saved in the SAVE memory. It is stored under the respective list
name and can be called. If instrument settings are called which go back to list data such as
level setting using UCOR, the current list contents is used. If this has been altered, it is not
identical to the list contents at the point of storing any more.
- The frame configurations (digital standards PHS, NADC, PDC, GSM, DECT) and the channel
configurations (digital standards CDMA, W-CDMA, 3GPP W-CDMA) are not stored in the
SAVE memory either. These settings can be stored and loaded via menu items SAVE/RCL
FRAME and SAVE/RCL MAPPING in the corresponding DIGITAL STD menus.
- The instruments comprise the "Fast Restore" mode for very fast loading of stored device
settings. This mode can be called up only during remote control (see section 3, "Fast Restore
Mode").

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2.3

SMIQ

Menu Summary

FREQUENCY
LEVEL

LEVEL
ALC
UCOR
EMF

ANALOG MOD

AM
BB-AM
FM
PM

VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD

( option SM-B5)
( option SM-B5)

(can be equipped with option SMIQB47)
(options SMIQB20, SMIQB11 and SMIQB12)

DIGITAL STD

(options SMIQB20, SMIQB11, SMIQB12 and digital standards
incl. options SMIQB43, SMIQB45 and SMIQB48)

ARB MOD

(option SMIQB60)

FADING SIM

(options SMIQB14, SMIQB15 and SMIQB49)

NOISE/DIST

(option SMIQB17)

LF OUTPUT
BERT

SWEEP

(option SMIQB21)

FREQ
LEVEL
LFGEN

LIST

MEM SEQ

UTILITIES

SYSTEM
REF OSC
PHASE
PROTECT
CALIB
DIAG
TEST
MOD KEY
AUX I/O
BEEPER

GPIB
RS232
SECURITY
LANGUAGE
CONFIG
TPOINT
C/NMEAS
PARAM

HELP

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RF Frequency

2.4

RF Frequency

The RF frequency can be set directly using the [FREQ] key (cf. Section 2.2.6) or by accessing menu
FREQUENCY.
The frequency of the RF output signal is entered/indicated under FREQUENCY in the FREQUENCY
menu.
The input value of frequency settings opened by means of the [FREQ] key and indicated in the header
line considers the offset in calculation (cf. next Section). This offers the possibility of entering the desired
output frequency of possibly series-connected instruments such as mixers in the menu.
Note:

Further settings:

Menu selection:

Menu SWEEP
Menu ANALOG MOD
Menu LF-OUTPUT

Int./ext. reference frequency

Menu UTILITIES-REF OSC

Phase of the output signal

Menu UTILITIES-PHASE

FREQUENCY

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-16

Frequency sweep
LF frequency

LEVEL

- 30.0

dBm

100. 000 000 0 MHz
0.0 Hz

FREQUENCY
OFFSET

KNOB STEP USER
KNOB STEP
EXCLUDE FROM RCL

1. 000 000 0 MHz
DECIMAL USER
ON OFF

Menu FREQUENCY (preset setting)

FREQUENCY

Input value of the RF frequency at the RF output connector.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:FREQ 100E6

OFFSET

Input value of the frequency offset, e.g., of a series-connected mixer (cf.
Section "Frequency Offset"). The status line indicates FREQ-OFFST.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:FREQ:OFFS 0

KNOB STEP USER

Input value of the step width for frequency variation using the rotary knob. The
RF frequency is varied in the step width entered if KNOB STEP is set to USER.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:FREQ:STEP 1MHz

KNOB STEP

DECIMAL: Variation step width corresponding to the position of the digit
cursor.
USER:
"User Defined", variation step width as entered under KNOB
STEP USER .

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SMIQ

EXCLUDE FROM RCL

2.4.1

OFF

The saved frequency is also loaded when instrument settings are
loaded with the [RCL] key or with a memory sequence.
IEC/IEEE-bus command SOUR:FREQ:RCL INCL

ON

The RF frequency is not loaded when instrument settings are
loaded, the current frequency is maintained.
IEC/IEEE-bus command SOUR:FREQ:RCL EXCL

Frequency Offset

The SMIQ offers the possibility of entering an offset (OFFSET) of possibly series-connected instruments
in the FREQUENCY menu. The indication/input value of FREQ in the header field considers this input
and represents the frequency value of the RF signal at the output of these instruments (cf. Fig. 2-17).
The entry values FREQUENCY and OFFSET in the menu FREQUENCY or FREQ in the header line are
related to the RF output frequency as follows :
FREQ - OFFSET = output frequency (= FREQUENCY).
An offset entry causes no modification of the RF output frequency but only a modification of the display
value in the FREQ field in the header line, ie FREQ in the header line indicates the offset-associated
frequency and FREQUENCY in the menu FREQUENCY the RF output frequency. The status line
indicates FREQ-OFFST.
The offset setting also remains effective with the frequency sweep.
Input value
OFFSET
(FREQUENCY menu)
L.O.

SMIQ
ï

ð

Mixer
RF output frequency
(FREQUENCY in the FREQUENCY menu)

Fig. 2-17

FREQ in the header field

Example of a circuit with frequency offset

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2.5

RF Level

RF Level

The RF level can be set directly using the [LEVEL] key (cf. Section 2.2.6) or by accessing the LEVEL
menu.
In the LEVEL-LEVEL menu, the set RF output level is indicated under AMPLITUDE. A two-line level
display appears for digital modulation or digital standard. The upper line indicates the average power
(LEVEL), the lower line the peak envelope power (PEP) of the modulated RF output signal.
The input value of level settings effected in the LEVEL-LEVEL menu directly corresponds to the RF
output level.
The input value of the level settings opened using the [LEVEL] key mathematically considers the offset
of an attenuation/amplification element which is possibly series-connected (cf. Section 2.5.1). This offers
the possibility of entering the desired level at the output of series-connected instruments, the SMIQ then
alters the RF output level correspondingly. The offset can also be entered in the LEVEL-LEVEL menu.
dBm, dBµV, mV and µV can be used as level units. The 4 unit keys are directly labeled with these units.
In order to change to another level unit, simply press the desired unit key.
Notes:

-

Menu selection:

Fig. 2-18

The message ERROR is displayed in the status line if the level set in the overrange is
not reached.
For digital modulation or digital standard, a WARNING message appears in the status
line if the set LEVEL or the displayed PEP are overranged. If the set level cannot be
generated as an overrange value, ERROR will be displayed.
Further settings: Level sweep menu SWEEP
LEVEL - LEVEL

Menu LEVEL (preset setting) POWER RESOLUTION is set to 0.01 dB

AMPLITUDE

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IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:POW -30

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OFFSET

Input value of the level offset of the RF output level compared to the input
value of the RF level indicated in the LEVEL header field. Input in dB (cf.
Section 2.5.1, Level Offset). The status line indicates LEV-OFFST.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:POW:OFFS 0

LIMIT

Input value of level limitation. This value indicates the upper limit of the level at
the RF output connector. If a level above this limit is attempted to be set, a
warning is displayed in the status line.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:POW:LIM 16 dBm

ATTENUATOR MODE

AUTO

Normal operation. The attenuator switching mechanically switches
in steps of 5 dB, the switching points being fixed.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :OUTP:AMOD AUTO

FIXED

Level settings are made in a range of somewhat over 20 dB
without switching the attenuator (see section 2.5.2, "Noninterrupting Level Setting"). The range of variation is fixed
automatically upon selection of this operating mode. The range is
indicated in the ATTEN FIXED RANGE menu. With level settings
out of the indicated range, a warning is displayed.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :OUTP:AMOD FIX

ELECTRONIC
Level settings are made in a range of somewhat over 90 dB without switching the attenuator (see section 2.5.2, "Non-interrupting
Level Setting"). The range of variation is fixed automatically upon
selection of this operating mode. The range is indicated in the
ATTEN FIXED RANGE menu. With level settings out of the
indicated range, a warning is displayed.
This function is only available if the IQMOD module of version
VAR 4 or higher is installed (indication in UTILITIES - DIAG CONFIG menu, IQMOD Var 4 required).
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:OUTP:AMOD ELEC
ATTEN FIXED RANGE Indication of the level range in which the level is set without interruption in the
"ATTENUATOR MODE FIXED" operating mode.
KNOB STEP USER

Input value of the step width for level variation using the rotary knob. The RF
level is varied in the step width entered if KNOB STEP is set to USER.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:POW:STEP 1

KNOB STEP

DECIMAL Variation step width according to the position of the digit cursor.
USER
User Defined, variation step width as entered under KNOB STEP
USER.

POWER RESOLUTION Selection of resolution of LEVEL display. For level range -99.9 dBm to +16
dBm the resolution for the level display can be set to 0.1 dB or 0.01 dB.
POWER-ON STATE

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Selection of the state the RF output is to assume after power-on of the unit
RF OFF
Output is switched off
PREVIOUS SETTING
Same state as before switch-off
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:OUTP:PON ON

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RF Level

EXCLUDE FROM RCL

2.5.1

OFF

The saved RF level is also loaded when instrument settings are
loaded with the [RCL] key or with a memory sequence.
IEC/IEEE-bus command SOUR:POW:RCL INCL

ON

The RF level is not loaded when instrument settings are loaded,
the current level is maintained.
IEC/IEEE-bus command SOUR:POW:RCL EXCL

Level Offset

The SMIQ offers the possibility of entering the offset (OFFSET) of a possibly series-connected
attenuator/amplification element in the LEVEL-LEVEL menu. The indication/input value in the LEVEL
header field considers this input (see below) and represents the level value of the signal at the output of
the series-connected instrument (cf. Fig. 2-19).
The entry values AMPLITUDE and OFFSET in the menu LEVEL or LEVEL in the header line are related
to the RF output level as follows:
LEVEL - OFFSET = output level (= AMPLITUDE)
An offset entry causes no modification of the RF output frequency but only a modification of the display
value in the LEVEL field in the header line, ie LEVEL in the header line indicates the offset-associated
level and AMPLITUDE in the menu LEVEL the RF output level. The status line indicates LEV-OFFST.
The offset is to be entered in dB.
The offset setting also remains effective in the ATTENUATOR MODE FIXED operating mode and with
level sweep.
Input value
OFFSET
(LEVEL menu)

SMIQ
ï

Attenuation/
Amplification

ð

RF output signal
(AMPLITUDE in the LEVEL menu)

Fig. 2-19

LEVEL in the header field

Example of a circuit with level offset

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2.5.2

SMIQ
Interrupt-free Level Setting

In the ATTENUATOR MODE FIXED and ATTENUATOR MODE ELECTRONIC operating modes, level
settings are carried out without interruption. The attenuator is switched electronically rather than
mechanically.
The MODE FIXED variation range is somewhat over 20 dB, the variation range of MODE ELECTRONIC
over 90 dB. In case of over- or underranging of the normal variation range, level errors strongly increase
and an under/overrange warning is displayed. At high attenuation values the spectral purity of the output
signal is degraded.
The ATTENUATOR MODE ELECTRONIC mode is only possible with level control switched off. The
ALC OFF mode is automatically set to TABLE.
Note:

To ensure highest level accuracy in ATTENUATOR MODE ELECTRONIC mode, the self
calibration routines ALC TABLE and LEV ATT should be called up in the UTILITIES CALIB menu after temperature variations of more than 5 degrees.
The MODE ELECTRONIC cannot be used either simultaneously with the SLOT
ATTENUATION function of the digital standards. This applies to all TDMA standards. The
MODE ELECTRONIC cannot be used either simultaneously with the DIGITAL MOD POWER RAMP CONTROL - ATTENUATION function.

2.5.3

Switching On/Off Internal Level Control

The LEVEL - ALC menu allows the level control to be switched on and off for special applications. In the
normal operating mode for CW, AM and FM(PM), level control is switched on so that an optimum level
accuracy is obtained. For vector modulation or digital modulation, level control must normally be off. In
this case the SAMPLE&HOLD or the TABLE mode can be selected instead.
In the SAMPLE&HOLD mode the level is recalibrated after each level or frequency setting. To do this,
CW is selected for a short period of time, level control is switched on and the level control held at the
value attained. If this calibration procedure is not desired, the TABLE mode (level control voltage taken
from a table) can be selected. In this mode the correction values required after a frequency or level
function called up, a new table can be
change are obtained from a table. With the LEARN TABLE
prepared without any additional measuring instruments being required.
The preset level control is AUTO. Level control in this mode is automatically adapted to the operating
conditions. For special applications, level control can be held in the OFF or ON state. Level control OFF
is useful for improving the intermodulation suppression in multi-signal measurements in the CW mode.
The ON setting is recommended if vector modulation or digital modulation with a constant envelope
curve is required.

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RF Level

Menu selection:

LEVEL - ALC

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

LEVEL

- 30.0

dBm

ALC-ON
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-20

LEVEL
ALC
UCOR
EMF

STATE
ALC OFF MODE
SEARCH ONCE
LEARN TABLE

OFF AUTO ON
SAMPLE&HOLD TABLE

Menu LEVEL - ALC (preset setting)

STATE

OFF

Internal level control is deactivated. In this state no AM is possible.
IEC/IEEE-bus command

SOUR:POW:ALC OFF

AUTO Normal state. The internal level control is automatically adjusted to the
operating conditions.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:POW:ALC AUTO
ON

ALC OFF MODE

Internal level control is permanently switched on.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:POW:ALC ON

SAMPLE&HOLD

Level recalibration in the ALC OFF mode after the level or
frequency has been set.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:POW:ALC:SEAR ON

TABLE

In the ALC OFF mode correction values are taken from a
table.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:POW:ALC:SEAR OFF

SEARCH ONCE

Manual short-time switching on of the level control for level calibration in the
ALC OFF and SAMPLE&HOLD operating mode.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:POW:ALC:SEAR ONCE

LEARN TABLE

Correction values for the ALC OFF MODE-TABLE function are regenerated
(level control voltage obtained from a table).
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:POW:ALC:TABL?

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2.5.4

SMIQ
User Correction (UCOR)

Function "User Correction" can be used to create and activate lists in which arbitrary RF frequencies are
assigned level correction values.
Up to 10 lists with a total of 160 correction values can be compiled. For frequencies which are not
included in the list the level correction is determined by means of interpolation of the nearest correction
values.
When user correction is switched on, the LEVEL indication is completed by the indication UCOR (User
Correction) in the header field of the display. The RF output level is the sum of both values.
LEVEL + UCOR = output level
If the offset setting is used at the same time, the LEVEL indication value is the difference of the input
values AMPLITUDE and OFFSET of the menu LEVEL.
AMPLITUDE - OFFSET = LEVEL
The user correction is effective in all operating modes if switched on.
Menu selection:

LEVEL - UCOR

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-21

LEVEL
ALC
UCOR
EMF

- 27.0 dBm
+ 1.9 dB

LEVEL

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

UCOR

OFF

STATE

SELECT LIST...
DELETE LIST...
FUNCTION

ON

CURRENT: UCOR1
FILL

INSERT

DELETE

EDIT/VIEW

Menu LEVEL - UCOR - OPERATION side

STATE

Switching on/off user correction.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:CORR ON

SELECT LIST...

Selection of a list or generation of a new list (cf. Section 2.2.11, List Editor).
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:CORR:CSET "UCOR1"

DELETE LIST...

Deletion of a list (cf. Section 2.2.11, List Editor).
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:CORR:CSET:DEL "UCOR2"

FUNCTION

Selection of the editing mode to process the selected list (cf. Section 2.2.11, List
Editor).
IEC-bus commands SOUR:CORR:CSET:DATA:FREQ 100 MHz, 102 MHz,...
SOUR:CORR:CSET:DATA:POW 1dB, 0.8dB,...

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RF Level

Menu selection:

LEVEL - UCOR

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

LEVEL
ALC
UCOR
EMF

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

LEVEL
UCOR

- 27.0 dBm
+ 1 .9 dB

SELECT LIST...
CURRENT: UCOR1
FUNCTION
FILL INSERT DELETE EDIT/VIEW
INDEX - FREE 70 - LEN 10
FREQUENCY
UCOR1
005
105.000 000 0 MHz + 1.9 dB
006
107.000 000 0 MHz + 1.2 dB
007
108.000 000 0 MHz + 1.3 dB
008
109.000 000 0 MHz + 1.5 dB
009
111.000 000 0 MHz + 1.6 dB
010
112.000 000 0 MHz + 1.9 dB
011
113.000 000 0 MHz + 2.0 dB
012
114.000 000 0 MHz + 2.1 dB

Fig. 2-22

Menu UCOR - LEVEL-EDIT side

2.5.5

EMF

The signal level can also be set and indicated as the voltage of EMF (open-circuit voltage).
EMF is displayed in the header field of the display after the unit of the level indication.
Menu selection:

LEVEL - EMF

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-23

LEVEL
ALC
UCOR
EMF

LEVEL

14.1

mVemf

OFF

STATE

ON

Menu LEVEL-EMF

STATE

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Voltage value of the level is the voltage of EMF.

OFF

Voltage value of the level is voltage at 50 Ω (preset setting).

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2.5.6

SMIQ
[RF ON / OFF]-Key

The RF output signal is switched on and off again using the [RF ON / OFF] key. This does not influence
the current menu. When the output signal is switched off, the message "RF OFF" is displayed in the
LEVEL indication of the header field. If RF OFF is displayed, the 50-Ω source resistance is maintained.
IEC/IEEE-bus command

2.5.7

:OUTP OFF

Reset Overload Protection

The SMIQ is protected against overload by an external signal which is fed into the RF output. If an
external signal is too high, the overload protection responds. This state is indicated by means of the
message "RF OFF" in the LEVEL indication in the header field and the message "OVERLOAD" in the
status line.
Ø Reset the overload protection by pressing the [RF ON / OFF] key.
IEC/IEEE-bus command

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2.6

Modulation - General

Modulation - General

The SMIQ offers the following modulations and digital standards:
• Analog modulations
- Amplitude modulation (AM)
- Broadband AM (BB-AM)
- Frequency modulation (FM; with option SM-B5 only)
- Phase modulation (PM; with option SM-B5 only)
- Pulse modulation (PULSE)
• Vector modulation (VECTOR MOD)
• Digital modulation (DIGITAL MOD; option SMIQB20)
• Digital standards

(DIGITAL STD;-PHS; IS95/CDMA - option SMIQB42; NADC; PDC; GSM;
DECT; W-CDMA - option SMIQB43; 3GPP W-CDMA - option SMIQB45;
Enhanced Channels – option SMIQB48; options SMIQB20 and SMIQB11)

For AM, FM, PM and digital modulation internal or external modulation sources can be used.
For BB-AM, pulse and vector modulation only external modulation sources can be used.

2.6.1

Modulation Sources

Internal Modulation Sources
The internal modulation generator LF GEN is available for AM, FM and PM. The generator supplies
sinusoidal signals in the frequency range from 0.1 Hz to 1 MHz. For a more detailed description, cf.
Section "LF Generator".
The internal modulation coder (option SMIQB20) supplies PRBS signals, clock signals or modulation
data for the digital modulations. The data generator (option SMIQB11) supplies modulation data and
control signals. For a more detailed description, cf. Section "Digital Modulations".

External Modulation Sources
The appropriate input sockets to the different modulations in the case of external supply can be taken
from Table 2-1.
Table 2-1

Input sockets for the different types of modulation
Input

Modulation
AM

EXT1

EXT2

PULS

X

X

FM2

X

X

PM1

X

X

PM2

X

X

DIGITAL MOD

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PAR DATA

BIT CLOCK

SYMBOL
CLOCK

X

X

X

X

POW RAMP

X

FM1

VECTOR MOD

Q

X

BB-AM

PULSE

I

X
X

X

X

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SMIQ

EXT1/EXT2-Inputs
The external modulation signal for AM, FM and PM at inputs EXT1 and EXT2 must show a voltage of
Vs = 1 V (Veff = 0.707 V) in order to maintain the modulation depth or deviation indicated. A monitoring
circuit checks the input voltage in the frequency range 10 Hz to 100 kHz. Deviations of more than ±3 %
are signaled in the status line by means of the following messages (cf. Table 2-2). The inputs EXT1 and
EXT2 can be AC- or DC-coupled. Monitoring is only active if the inputs are AC-coupled.
Table 2-2

Status messages in the case of a deviation from the rated value at the external modulation
inputs EXT1 and EXT2

Message

Deviation

EXT1-HIGH

Voltage at EXT1 too high

EXT1-LOW

Voltage at EXT1 too low

EXT2-HIGH

Voltage at EXT2 too high

EXT2-LOW

Voltage at EXT2 too low

EXT-HI/HI

Voltage at EXT1 and EXT2 too high

EXT-LO/LO

Voltage at EXT1 and EXT2 too low

EXT-HI/LO

Voltage at EXT1 too high and EXT2 too low

EXT-LO/HI

Voltage at EXT1 too low and EXT2 too high

250. 000 000 0

FREQ

MHz

- 10.0

dBm

EXT1-LOW

AM
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-24

LEVEL

AM
BB-AM
FM
PM
PULSE

AM
AM
AM
AM

DEPTH
SOURCE INT
SOURCE EXT
EXT COUPLING

LFGEN FREQ

30.0 %
OFF INT
OFF EXT1
AC DC
1.000 0 kHz

Example: Status message "EXT1-LOW" in case of voltage at EXT1 too low

I/Q Inputs
The nominal voltage at the I/Q-inputs for external vector modulation is Us = 0.5 V. Input resistance is
50 Ω. For a more detailed description, cf. Section "Vector Modulation".
For external broadband AM the I-input is used. Input sensitivity is 0,25 V for 100% AM.

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2.6.2

Modulation - General
LF Generator

The SMIQ is equipped with a LF-generator as internal modulation source as a standard. The generator
supplies sinusoidal signals in the frequency range from 0.1 Hz to kHz.
The frequency settings of the internal modulation signals can be made in one of the modulation menus
(AM, FM, PM) as well as in the LF-output menu. Figure 2-25 shows the setting parameters using the AM
menu as an example.

250. 000 000 0

FREQ

MHz

LEVEL

- 10.0

dBm

AM
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

AM
BB-AM
FM
PM
PULSE

AM
AM
AM
AM

DEPTH
SOURCE INT
SOURCE EXT
EXT COUPLING

15.5 %
OFF INT
OFF EXT1
AC DC
1.000 0 kHz

LFGEN FREQ

Fig. 2-25

Example: Settings of the LF generator in the AM menu

2.6.3

Simultaneous Modulation

Combination of AM and FM as well as AM and vector modulation is possible. Instead of FM, phase
modulation (PM) can be switched on as well.
Two-tone AM is possible by simultaneously switching on the external and internal source.
Two-tone FM or two-tone PM is possible by simultaneously switching on FM1 and FM2 or PM1 and
PM2. For FM1 and FM2 (PM1 and PM2) separate deviations can be set and separate sources switched
on.
Note: With two-tone modulation please observe that the set deviation or modulation depth is valid for
one signal and the sum deviation or sum modulation depth is determined by adding both
signals. This results in overmodulation if the maximal value for deviation or modulation depth is
exceeded.

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2.6.4

SMIQ

[MOD ON/OFF] Key

The modulations can directly be switched on/off using the key or by accessing the modulation menus.
When switching on using the [MOD ON/OFF] key, the modulation sources which are set in the
modulation menus are used.
The [MOD ON/OFF] key can either be effective for all modulations or for a selected modulation. The
selection for which modulation the [MOD ON/OFF] key is effective is made in the UTILITIES-MOD KEY
menu (cf. Section "Assigning Modulation to [MOD ON/OFF] Key").
When selecting a certain type of modulation, each pressing the [MOD ON/OFF] key switches on or off
the modulation selected.
In the case of selection "all modulations", the [MOD ON/OFF] key has the following effect:
• At least one modulation is active:
Pressing the [MOD ON/OFF] key switches off all active modulations. Which modulations were active
is stored.
• No modulation is active:
Pressing the [MOD ON/OFF] key switches on the modulations which were last switched off using the
[MOD ON/OFF] key.

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Analog Modulations

2.7

Analog Modulations

2.7.1

Amplitude Modulation

Menu ANALOG MOD-AM offers access to settings for amplitude modulation.
Notes:

- The specifications for AM are only valid for the specified Level (PEP) range.
- For AM, setting LEVEL-ALC-STATE ON or AUTO is recommended.

Menu selection:

ANALOG MOD - AM

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-26

AM
BB-AM
FM
PM
PULSE

AM
AM
AM
AM

MHz

LEVEL

DEPTH
SOURCE INT
SOURCE EXT
EXT COUPLING

- 30.0

dBm

30.0 %
OFF INT
OFF EXT1
AC DC

LFGEN FREQ

1.000 0 kHz

Menu ANALOG MOD-AM (preset setting)

AM DEPTH

Input value of the modulation depth.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:AM 30PCT

AM SOURCE INT

Selection of the internal source.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:AM:SOUR INT1; STAT ON

AM SOURCE EXT

Selection of the external source.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:AM:SOUR EXT; STAT

ON

AM EXT COUPLING

Selection of the kind of coupling AC or DC with external supply (input EXT1).
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:AM:EXT:COUP AC

LFGEN FREQ

Input value of the frequency of the LF generator.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:AM:INT:FREQ 1kHz

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2.7.2

SMIQ

Broadband AM (BB-AM)

In the BB-AM mode the I/Q modulator is used for amplitude modulation. Level control should be set to
AUTO or ON (see section, Switching On/Off Internal Level Control).
The modulation input (BB-AM) is identical with the I input of the I/Q modulator. The input impedance is
50 Ω. A signal of -0.25 V to +0.25 V corresponds to an amplitude modulation of -100% to +100%.
Setting the modulation depth with BB-AM is not possible.
Notes:

-

For Broadband AM the value for the upper level limit is the same as for vector
modulation. Depending on the modulation depth, PEP can exceed the displayed value
by up to 6 dB.

-

Broadband AM cannot be selected together with normal AM or vector modulation.
These modulation deactivate one another

Menu selection:

ANALOG MOD - BB-AM

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-27

AM
BB-AM
FM
PM
PULSE

MHz

LEVEL

STATE

- 30.0
OFF

INPUT SENSITIVITY

dBm

ON

0.25V/100%

Menu ANALOG MOD - BB-AM (preset setting)

STATE

Switches BB-AM on and off.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:AM:BBAN ON

INPUT SENSITIVITY

Display of the input sensitivity. The value cannot be changed.

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Analog Modulations

2.7.3

Frequency Modulation

Menu ANALOG MOD-FM offers access to settings for frequency modulation.
Note: The FM and PM modulations cannot be set simultaneously and deactivate one another:
Menu selection:

ANALOG MOD-FM

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-28

AM
BB-AM
FM
PM
PULSE

MHz

FM1 DEVIATION
FM1 SOURCE
LFGEN FREQ
FM2 DEVIATION
FM2 SOURCE

LEVEL

OFF

- 30.0

INT

EXT1

OFF

PREEMPHASIS

10.0
EXT2
1.000 0

kHz

10.0
EXT2

kHz

EXT1

EXT1 COUPLING
EXT2 COUPLING

AC
AC
OFF

dBm

50µ

kHz

DC
DC
75µ

s

Menu ANALOG MOD-FM (preset setting), fitted with option SM-B5, FM/PM-modulator

FM1 DEVIATION

Input value of the deviation for FM1.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:FM1 10kHz

FM1 SOURCE

Switching on and off FM1 and selection of the modulation source.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:FM1:SOUR INT; STAT ON

LFGEN FREQ

Input value of the frequency of the LF generator.
EC-bus short command
SOUR:FM1:INT:FREQ 1kHz

FM2 DEVIATION

Input value of the deviation for FM2.
EC-bus short command
SOUR:FM2 10kHz

FM2 SOURCE

Switching on and off FM2 and selection of the modulation source.
EC-bus short command
SOUR:FM2:STAT OFF

EXT1 COUPLING

Selection of the type of coupling AC or DC for the external input EXT1.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:FM1:EXT1:COUP AC

EXT2 COUPLING

Selection of the type of coupling AC or DC for the external input EXT2.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:FM1:EXT2:COUP AC

PREEMPHASIS

Selection of the preemphasis
IEC-bus short command
SOUR:FM1:PRE 50us

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2.7.3.1

SMIQ

FM Deviation Limits

The maximal deviation depends on the RF frequency set (cf. Fig. 2-29). It is possible to enter a
deviation that is too high for a certain RF frequency or to vary the RF frequency to a range in which the
deviation can no longer be set. In this case the maximally possible deviation is set and an error
message is displayed.
In the RF range 450 MHz to 750 MHz and 1200 MHz to 1500 MHz a different synthesis range is
selected depending on the deviation set. If the deviation is smaller than 500 kHz or 1000 kHz, the
synthesizer is in the normal mode with optimal spectral purity. If the deviation set is larger the I/Q mode
is automatically selected.
maximal
FM-deviation
[kHz]
2000

normal mode

I/Q mode

1000
500

0,3

450

750

1200

1500

3300

RF frequency [MHz]

Fig. 2-29

Dependency of the FM maximal deviation on the RF frequency set

2.7.3.2

Preemphasis

Preemphasis results in a preemphasis of the modulation signal with time constants 50 µs or 75 µs. The
higher frequencies of the modulation signal are preemphasized.
When preemphasis is switched on, only 1/4 of the maximal deviation is permissible. The highest
permissible modulation frequency is 15 kHz. Exceeding the permissible modulation frequency can lead
to overmodulation."

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Analog Modulations

2.7.4

Phase Modulation

Menu ANALOG MOD-PM offers access to settings for phase modulation.
Note: The PM and FM modulations cannot be set simultaneously and deactivate one another.
Menu selection:

ANALOG MOD - PM

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-30

AM
BB-AM
FM
PM
PULSE

MHz

PM1 DEVIATION
PM1 SOURCE
LFGEN FREQ
PM2 DEVIATION
PM2 SOURCE

LEVEL

OFF

INT

OFF

EXT1 COUPLING
EXT2 COUPLING

- 30.0
EXT1

dBm

1.00
EXT2
1.000 0

rad

1.00
EXT2

rad

EXT1

AC
AC

kHz

DC
DC

Menu ANALOG MOD - PM (preset setting), fitted with option SM-B5, FM/PM-modulator

PM1 DEVIATION

Input value of the deviation for PM1.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:PM1 1RAD

PM1 SOURCE

Switching on and off PM1 and selection of the modulation source.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:PM1:SOUR:INT; STAT ON

LFGEN1 FREQ

Input value of the frequency of the LF generator.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:PM1:INT:FREQ 1kHz

PM2 DEVIATION

Input value of the deviation for PM2.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:PM2 1RAD

PM2 SOURCE

Switching on and off PM2 and selection of the modulation source.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:PM2:SOUR INT; STAT ON

EXT1 COUPLING

Selection of the type of coupling AC or DC with external supply for PM1 (input
EXT1).
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:PM:EXT1:COUP AC

EXT2 COUPLING

Selection of the type of coupling AC or DC with external supply for PM2 (input
EXT2).
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:PM:EXT2:COUP AC

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SMIQ

PM Deviation Limits

The maximal deviation depends on the RF frequency set (cf. Fig. 2-31). It is possible to enter a
deviation that is too high for a certain RF frequency or to vary the RF frequency to a range in which the
deviation can no longer be set. In this case the maximally possible deviation is set and an error
message displayed.
In the RF range 450 to 750 MHz and 1200 MHz to 1500 MHz a different synthesis range is selected
depending on the deviation set. If the deviation is smaller than 5 rad or 10 rad, the synthesizer is in the
normal mode with optimal spectral purity. If the deviation set is larger, the I/Q mode is automatically
selected.
normal mode

I/Q mode
maximal 20
PM-deviation
[rad]
10
5

0,3

450

750

1200

1500

3300

RF-frequency [MHz]

Fig. 2-31

Dependency of the PM maximal deviation on the RF frequency set

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Analog Modulations

2.7.5

Pulse Modulation

The pulse modulator can be controlled by an external source at the PULSE input.
The polarity of the pulse modulation is selectable. With POLARITY = NORM, the RF level is on with
HIGH level at modulation input PULSE.

Menu MODULATION-PULSE offers access to settings for pulse modulation
Menu selection:

MODULATION - PULSE

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

AM
BB-AM
FM
PM
PULSE

MHz

SOURCE
POLARITY

LEVEL

- 30.0
OFF
NORM

dBm

EXT
INV

"
Fig. 2-32

Menu MODULATION-PULSE (preset setting), fitted with option SM-B3, pulse modulator,
and option SM-B4, pulse generator

SOURCE

Switching on or off the external pulse modulation.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:PULM:SOUR EXT; STAT ON

POLARITY

Selection of the polarity of the modulation
NORM The RF signal is on during high level.
INV
The RF signal is suppressed during high level.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:PULM:POL NORM

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2.8

SMIQ

Vector Modulation

In the vector modulation mode (I/Q modulation) external modulation signals can be applied to
modulation inputs I and Q for a complex modulation of the RF carrier.

I = 0.3 V

SMIQ
ï

Q = 0.4 V

ð

Q

Amplitude = I + Q
2

2

x input value LEVEL

0,5V

I

Fig. 2-33

Example: vector modulation

If the I/Q modulator is driven by a constant sum vector modulation of I + Q = 0. 5V the actual RF
level corresponds to the displayed RF level. To avoid the I/Q modulator being overdriven, care should
be taken that the sum vector never exceeds 0.5 V when digital modulation modes with amplitude
modulation components such as QPSK are used. For full-scale input, the peak envelope power of the
modulated RF signal is thus equal to the indicated LEVEL. The average power is smaller. The
difference can be entered as an offset in the LEVEL menu.
2

2

Vector modulation settings are accessible in the VECTOR MOD menu, see following page.
Note:

-

Types of modulation VECTOR MOD and BB-AM cannot be set at the same time; they
switch each other off.

-

A selectable internal calibration of the I/Q modulator allows accurate and reproducible
measurements to be made. The calibration routine should be called up with the
CALIBRATE
in the menu VECTOR MOD or UTILITIES-CALIB-VECTOR MOD after
temperature changes of more than 5° C.

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Vector Modulation

Menu selection:

Fig. 2-34

VECTOR MOD

VECTOR MOD menu (preset settings), equipped with option SMIQB47 and IQMOD var. 8
or higher

STATE

Switches the vector modulation on and off.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:DM:IQ:STAT ON

POWER RAMP
CONTROL

Switches the POW RAMP input for analog level control on and off. Thus an
external control signal can be used for carrier envelope modulation in parallel
to vector modulation.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:DM:IQ:PRAM AEXT

IMPAIRMENT STATE

Switches I/Q impairment on and off.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:DM:IQ:IMP:STAT ON

LEAKAGE

Value entered for residual carrier .
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:DM:LEAK 10PCT

IMBALANCE

Value entered for imbalanced modulation of I and Q vectors.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:DM:IQR -5PCT

QUADRATURE
OFFSET

Value entered for quadrature offset .
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:DM:QUAD:ANGL 4DEG

IQ SWAP

Selection between normal and inverted I/Q modulation. Interchanging the I and
Q signals inverts the modulation sidebands.
OFF
Normal I/Q modulation.
ON
I and Q signals interchanged.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:DM:IQSW:STAT ON

CW > IQ TRANSITION Selection between normal and fast setting time during the transition to CW
after vector modulation (including DIGITAL MOD, DIGITAL STD and ARB
MOD). In the FAST mode, the CW-IQ mode is activated for CW and the
poorer spectral characteristics of vector modulation apply. For this reason, the
FAST mode should be activated only if very fast switchover between CW and
VECTOR MOD is required.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:DM:IQ:TRAN:NORM|FAST

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IQ FILTER

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SMIQ
Only available with option SMIQB47.
Selection between no filter and a 850 kHz, a 2.5 MHz or a 5 MHz lowpass in
the baseband. A filter of these types suppresses noise in the baseband above
900 kHz, 3 MHz or 6 MHz, which improves ACP (Adjacent Channel Power) for
IS95 and W-CDMA. The frequency response of the filter is automatically
compensated for DIGITAL MOD and DIGITAL STD in MCOD, which means
that the EVM (Error Vector Magnitude) gets hardly worse. For VECTOR MOD
and AMIQ with WinIQSIM as source, the frequency response is also
compensated in WinIQSIM. For applications requiring a minimum EVM, the IQ
filter should be set to OFF.
OFF
no filter
850 kHz
850 kHz lowpass
2.5 MHz
2.5 MHz lowpass
5 MHz
5 MHz lowpass
IEC/IEEE-bus commands
:SOUR:DM:IQ:FILT:STAT ON|OFF
:SOUR:DM:IQ:FILT:FREQ 2.5MHZ

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Vector Modulation

2.8.1

I/Q Impairment

For simulating an impairment of the vector modulation, a residual carrier (LEAKAGE), imbalanced I and
Q modulation (IMBALANCE) and a quadrature offset can be entered. The input values for LEAKAGE
and IMBALANCE are with reference to the voltage.
Table 2-3

Parameter setting ranges
Parameter

Setting range

Resolution

LEAKAGE

0 ... 50 %

0.5 %

IMBALANCE

-12 ... +12 %

0.1 %

QUADRATURE OFFSET

-10 ... +10°

0.1°

The following figure shows the effect of I/Q impairment.
Q

LEAKAGE:

I
Carrier Leakage

Q

IMBALANCE:

+

-

+

I

Q

QUADRATURE OFFSET:

+ -

+

Fig. 2-35

I

Effect of I/Q impairment

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2.9

SMIQ

Fading Simulation

By means of the option Fading Simulator SMIQB14, multipath fading signals with 6 independent
transmission paths can be generated.
Important:

The Fading Simulator can only be operated with the complex baseband signals
I and Q. Therefore, it is necessary to switch on either Vector Modulation or Digital
Modulation.
IQ modulator

RF up/down converter

cos(ωt)

I ext

Baseband
fading
simulator

RF OUT

Q ext

I Q

sin(ωt)

Modulation
coder
(SMIQB20)

Fig. 2-36

Fading simulator in the SMIQ

The input signals for the fading simulator can either be applied to the modulation inputs I and Q or will
be generated in the SMIQ by the optional Modulation Coder (SMIQB20). The output signals of the fading
simulator will be passed to the IQ Modulator and then be mixed to the RF.
SMIQ can also be equipped with two Fading Simulators (SMIQB14 and SMIQB15). The second fading
option provides another 6 transmission paths.
If only one fading simulator is built in, output signals I and Q are available at the I FADED and Q FADED
connectors.
If two fading simulators are built in, the sum signal of the two fading options with 12 fading paths are
available at the I FADED and Q FADED connectors.
Note:

If option SMIQB17 (NDSIM) is fitted, the faded, noisy and distorted I/Q signals are present
at the I FADED and Q FADED connectors. If neither noise nor distortion is desired, set
DISTORTION in the NOISE/DIST menu to ON and select the predefined TEST list under
SELECT LIST to make sure that an output signal is present at the I FADED and Q FADED
connectors.
A selectable internal calibration of the fading simulator allows internal compensation of DC
offset voltages. The calibration routine should be called up after temperature changes of
more than 5 degree in menu UTILITIES-CALIB-VECTOR MOD.

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Fading Simulation

2.9.1

Output Power with Fading

With a PATH LOSS setting of 0 dB, a single path of the fading simulator introduces an insertion loss
between 12 dB and 18 dB for the IQ signals applied (with Insertion Loss Setting Mode = NORMAL). This
insertion loss provides a headroom if several paths are superimposed on one another and also for the
statistical influences to which a path is exposed. In the LOW ACP mode, the insertion loss is reduced to
approx. 6 dB to 12 dB. This may lead to the rare case of clipping level being attained in the instrument.
The IQ signals are in such case limited to the maximum level (clipping). The corresponding insertion
loss is automatically corrected in the SMIQ. The output power is kept constant.
Displays:
LEVEL:
PEP:

The rms value of the output signal is displayed.
The (theoretically possible) peak value is displayed. This value is attained if clipping level
is reached both for the I and the Q path. For signals with a high crest factor it is not likely
that the PEP value is attained.

Due to the insertion loss introduced by the fading simulator, the maximum output power of the SMIQ is
reduced by max. 18 dB.

2.9.2

Two-Channel Fading

For two-channel fading, an SMIQ with two fading options (SMIQB14 and SMIQB15) and a second SMIQ
without fading options is required. Moreover, the SMIQ has to be recabled internally, see description in
Chapter 1, Section "Option SMIQB15 – Second Fading Simulator". After reconnecting the internal
cables, the I/Q baseband signals of the second channel (SMIQB15) are available at connectors I
FADED and Q FADED on the rear panel of the unit. On the second unit, vector modulation has to be
switched on.
Notes: - Because of the insertion loss introduced by the fading simulator in the first SMIQ, the second
SMIQ is not driven correctly. For the second SMIQ to be driven correctly, the current insertion
loss of the first SMIQ must be determined and entered into the second SMIQ. This correction
can be made by entering a CREST FACTOR in the vector modulation menu of the second
SMIQ. The numerical value to be entered can be taken from the first SMIQ from the line SET
SECOND SMIQ CREST FACTOR TO in the fading menu. After this value has been entered,
the second SMIQ supplies the output level indicated in the menu.
- For calibration of the two output levels (with Fading Simulator) it is necessary to leave the
Fading Simulator in the signal path and to switch off fading. At this purpose, select setting
“CALIBRATE“ with Standard in the Fading Simulator menu.

I

SMIQ
ï

ð

Q

SMIQ
ï

RF 2

ð

RF 1

Fig. 2-37

Two-channel fading

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2.9.3

SMIQ

Correlation between Paths

Fading processes of different paths normally do not depend on statistical processes. However, it is
possible to set a correlation of paths 1 to 6 with paths 7 to 12 in pairs. To set the correlation, a synchronous
signal processing is required for the two fading options which involves the following restrictions:
• The correlation is always reciprocal, ie if path 1 is correlated with path 7, path 7 is also correlated
with path 1 (CORR PATH).
• The following parameters of the two paths have to correspond:
- Fading profile PROFILE
- Doppler parameter SPEED or DOPPLER FREQ
- Magnitude of correlation coefficient COEFF
• The following equation applies to the phase of the correlation coefficient and thus to the phase shift
between the correlated paths:
ϕ12 = 360° - ϕ21
• The parameters for Log Normal fading have to correspond for correlated paths.
All parameter adaptations due to the limitations mentioned before are automatically performed by SMIQ.
Note:

After setting all parameters, the two fading options have to be synchronized by RESET and
then by RUN.

2.9.4

Menu FADING SIM

Fig. 2-38

Menu FADING SIM with submenus

FADING SIM

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Selection of fading simulator mode.
STANDARD FAD
"Normal“ mode with 6 paths (with option SMIQB14) or 12
paths (with SMIQB14 and SMIQB15), time resolution 50 ns.
FINE DELAY
Mode with fine time resolution. Two paths are possible for
each option (SMIQB14 / SMIQB15). The system bandwidth
of the paths is limited to 4.6 MHz; this is sufficient for 3GPP
with 3.84 Msymb/s. Time resolution is 1 ns.
MOVING DELAY
Mode with 2 paths, one with a fixed delay, the other with
a delay varying sinusoidally. This corresponds to test
case 3GPP, 25.104-320, Annex B3.
BIRTH-DEATH
Mode with 2 paths with a delay randomly varying within a
time range.
Note:
The modes FINE DELAY, MOVING DELAY, BIRTH-DEATH are
possible only if software option SMIQB49 is built in.

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Fading Simulation
Menu STANDARD FADING

The settings for fading simulation can be accessed via the FADING SIM menu.
Menu selection:

Fig. 2-39

FADING SIM

Menu STANDARD FADING (two Fading Simulators installed)

CONFIGURATION

Switching on fading simulation by selection of the number of active paths and
channels.
1CH_6P One channel with 6 paths (with option SMIQB14)
1CH_12P One channel with 12 paths (with SMIQB14 and SMIQB15)
2CH_6+6 Two channels with 6 paths each (with SMIQB14 and SMIQB15)
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:FSIM:CONF S12P
SOUR:FSIM ON

MODE

Stopping (STOP) and starting (RUN) the fading process.
Following RESET the mode RUN starts the Pseudo Noise Generator at a
defined starting point for generating the fading process.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:FSIM:SEQ RUN

RESET

Resetting the Pseudo Noise Generator.
If RESET is set, the parameter MODE is automatically set to STOP. RESET
also ensures a synchronization of the two fading options during 2-channel
mode with the correlation switched on.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:SEQ:RES

IGNORE RF
CHANGES < 5%

In the ON state, frequency variations below 5% are ignored. This enables RF
hopping faster than 3 ms. IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:IGN:RFCH ON

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STANDARD

SPEED UNIT

INSERTION LOSS
SETTING MODE

SMIQ
Opens a window for selecting a standard setting of the fading paths. The
parameter settings comply with the measurement specifications of mobile
communication standards (e.g. GSM, CDMA, NADC).
With standards TETRA TYPICAL URBAN and TETRA HILLY TERRAIN, all
6 paths are used with these parameters instead of the stipulated 2 paths. This
yields an improved residual carrier with the same output signal.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:FSIM:STAN CDMA100
Selection of the speed unit.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:SPE:UNIT KMPH
Selection of setting mode for the insertion loss of the fading simulator.
NORMAL

The minimum insertion loss for a path of the fading simulator is
fixed to 18 dB. The value has been chosen so that even with Log
Normal-Fading switched on, the fading simulator will seldom be
overdriven. This setting should be chosen for BER measurements.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:FSIM:ILOS:MODE NORM

LOW_ACP

The minimum insertion loss is between 6 and 12 dB. The value
depends on the PATH LOSS setting of the selected paths. This
mode is ideal for all STANDARD menu settings regarding
signal/noise ratio and residual carrier suppression. This setting
should be chosen for measurements which involve an adjacentchannel interfering signal generated by the SMIQ.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:FSIM:ILOS:MODE LACP

SHOW PATHS

Switching from the display of paths 1 to 6 to the display of paths 7 to 12.

COUPLED
PARAMETERS...

In this submenu, parameters SPEED, COEFF, LOCAL CONST and STD DEV
can be coupled via the ON setting. If one of these parameters is modified
afterwards in a particular path, the parameters of all other paths will be modified.
SPEED SETTING COUPLED

ON Parameters coupled for all paths.
OFF Parameter can be set individually.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:FSIM:COUP:SPE ON

CORR COEFF SETTING
COUPLED

ON Parameters coupled for all paths.
OFF Parameter can be set individually.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:FSIM:COUP:CORR:COEF ON

LOCAL CONST SETTING
COUPLED

ON Parameters coupled for all paths.
OFF Parameter can be set individually.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:FSIM:COUP:LOGN:LCON ON

STD DEV SETTING COUPLED ON Parameters coupled for all paths.
OFF Parameter can be set individually.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:FSIM:COUP:LOGN:CSTD ON
SET SECOND SMIQ
CREST FACTOR TO

Indication of crest factor which has to be set on the second SMIQ in the vector
modulation menu so that the insertion loss caused by the fading simulator (in the
first SMIQ) is compensated correctly on the second SMIQ.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:CFAC:EXT?

SET DEFAULT

Default setting of path parameter with path 1 switched on and all other paths
switched off.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:DEF

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PATH

The following parameter have to be set separately for each path.

STATE

Switching on and off a path. If the cursor is placed onto a path in the diagram,
it may be switched on and off by pressing one of the unit keys (toggle
function).
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:PATH3:STAT ON

PROFILE

Selection of the fading profile.
pDOPP
(Pure DOPpler) Simulation of a transmission path having a single
direct connection from the transmitter to the moving receiver
(discrete component). The Doppler Frequency shift is determined
by the parameters DOPPLER FREQ and FREQ RATIO.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:FSIM:PATH4:PROF PDOP
RAYL

(RAYLeigh) Simulation of a radio field, where a multitude of
broadly scattered partial waves hit upon a moving receiver. The
receiving amplitude resulting therefrom is time-varying. The
probability density function of the receiving amplitude is described
by a Rayleigh distribution. The fading spectrum is a classical
Doppler spectrum.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:FSIM:PATH1:PROF RAYL

RICE

Simulation of a radio field, where apart from a multitude of
scattered partial waves, one strong direct wave (discrete
component) hits upon a moving receiver. The probability density
function of the receiving amplitude is described by a Rice
distribution. The fading spectrum of an unmodulated signal is an
overlapping of a classical Doppler spectrum with a discrete
spectrum line.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:FSIM:PATH7:PROF RICE
A radio traffic area without direct and random waves is generated
for this fading type (no discrete and no static component).
The path is multiplied by a constant "pointer“ according to the
path-specific parameter.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:PATH3:PROF CPH

CPHAS

DISCRETE COMP

Shows the status of the discrete component (ON or OFF).
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:PATH4:DCOM:STAT ON

POWER RATIO

Input value of the power ratio of the discrete component and distributed
component with Ricean fading switched on. If POWER RATIO is changed the
sum of both components remains constant.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:PATH6:PRAT 3

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FREQ RATIO

SMIQ
Input value of the ratio of the actual Doppler Frequency shift to the Doppler
Frequency setting with Ricean fading or Pure Doppler switched on. The actual
Doppler Frequency shift depends on the simulated angle of incidence of the
discrete component.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:PATH6:FRAT 1

ϕ / deg

0

90

180

FREQ RATIO

-1

0

+1

ϕ

Fig. 2-40
CONST PHASE

SPEED

Doppler Frequency shift with moving receiver

Entry value of CONST PHASE with CPHAS fading switched on. The
corresponding path is multiplied by this phase.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:PATH6:CPH 20.0
Input value of the speed v of the moving receiver.
The Doppler frequency fD (DOPPLER FREQ) is calculated from the speed and
the RF frequency fRF. When changing SPEED the parameter DOPPLER
FREQ will be automatically adjusted. This parameter can be coupled, see
parameter COUPLED PARAMETERS...
Range:

v min =

0.03 ⋅ 109 m / s 2
f RF

v max =

479 ⋅ 109 m / s 2
f RF

v max ≤ 99999km / h
IEC/IEEE-bus command
DOPPLER FREQ

:SOUR:FSIM:PATH1:SPE 100

Input value of the amount of the maximum Doppler Frequency shift (cf. FREQ
RATIO).
When changing the Doppler Frequency fD the parameter SPEED will be
automatically adjusted.
With

c = 2.998 ⋅ 108 m / s it is

IEC/IEEE-bus command

v fD
=
c fRF

:SOUR:FSIM:PATH2:FDOP 92.3

PATH LOSS

Input value of the attenuation of the path.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:PATH3:LOSS 3

DELAY

Input value of the signal delay in the path.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:PATH3:DEL 14.5

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CORR PATH

Fading Simulation
Switching on or off (NONE) a correlation with the selected path. This setting is
accessible if both fading options SMIQB14 and SMIQB15 have been installed.
Only a two by two correlation of paths 1 to 6 with paths 7 to 12 can be set.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:PATH6:CORR:PATH 12

COEFF

Input value of the amplitude of the complex correlation coefficient. This
parameter can be coupled, see parameter COUPLED PARAMETERS...
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:PATH6:CORR:COEF 0.5

PHASE

Input value of the phase of the complex correlation coefficient.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:PATH6:CORR:PHAS 180

LOGNORM STATE

LOCAL CONST

Switching on or off the Log Normal-Fading.
With Log Normal-Fading set, an additional rather slow continuous changing of
the receiving amplitude of a moving receiver is simulated. Log Normal-Fading
has a multiplying effect on the path loss. The multiplication factor is timevarying and logarithmically normally distributed. If a Rayleigh profile is set
simultaneously, this results in Suzuki-Fading.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:PATH6:LOGN:STAT ON
Input value of the area constant L. This parameter can be coupled, see
parameter COUPLED PARAMETERS...
The area constant L and the speed v of the moving receiver determine the
corner frequency fL of Log Normal-Fading:

fL = v / L

The power density spectrum of an unmodulated carrier (CW) is an overlapping
of a discrete spectrum line at fRF with a frequency dependent continuous
spectrum described by

S( f ) = const ⋅ e

æ f − f RF ö
−0.5⋅ç
÷
è fL ø

2

The lower limit of the range is dependent on the RF frequency fRF :

L min

12 ⋅ 109 m / s
=
f RF

IEC/IEEE-bus command

STD DEV

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:SOUR:FSIM:PATH6:LOGN:LCON 150

Input value of the standard deviation of the Log Normal-Fading. This
parameter can be coupled, see parameter COUPLED PARAMETERS...
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:PATH6:LOGN:CSTD 6

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SMIQ

Menu FINE DELAY

With the FINE DELAY mode a better time delay resolution of the paths is obtained. Two paths are
possible for each option (SMIQB14 / SMIQB15). The system bandwidth of these paths is limited to 4.6
MHz, which is sufficient for 3GPP with 3.84 Msymb/s. Time resolution is 1 ns.

Fig. 2-41

Menu FINE DELAY

STATE

Activating/deactivating fine delay simulation.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:FDEL:STAT ON | OFF

IGNORE RF
CHANGES < 5%

When switched on, frequency variations below 5% are ignored. Frequency
hopping is thus faster than 3 ms. IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:IGN:RFCH ON

STANDARD

Opens a window for selecting a defined setting of fading paths.
Selection:
3GPP_BS__4.1.0_CASE1:
SPEED:
3 km/h
Pfad 1:
DELAY
25 ns
PATH LOSS 0 dB
Pfad 2:
DELAY
1001 ns
PATH LOSS 10 dB
3GPP_BS_4.1.0_CASE2:
SPEED:
3km/h
Pfad 1:
DELAY
25 ns
PATH LOSS 0 dB
Pfad 2:
DELAY
1001 ns
PATH LOSS 0 dB
Pfad 3:
DELAY
20025 ns
PATH LOSS 0 dB
3GPP_BS_4.1.0_CASE3:
SPEED:
120km/h
Pfad 1:
DELAY
25 ns
PATH LOSS 0 dB
Pfad 2:
DELAY
285 ns
PATH LOSS 3 dB
Pfad 3:
DELAY
546 ns
PATH LOSS 6 dB
Pfad 4:
DELAY
806 ns
PATH LOSS 9 dB
3GPP_3.3.1_CASE5:

SPEED:
Path 1:
Path 2:

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3GPP_BS_4.1.0_CASE4:
Pfad 1:
Pfad 2:
Pfad 3:
Pfad 4:
3GPP_UE_4.1.0_CASE1:
Pfad 1:
Pfad 2:
3GPP_UE_4.1.0_CASE2:
Pfad 1:
Pfad 2:
Pfad 3:
3GPP_UE_4.1.0_CASE3:
Pfad 1:
Pfad 2:
Pfad 3:
Pfad 4:
3GPP_UE_4.1.0_CASE4:
Pfad 1:
Pfad 2:
3GPP_UE_4.1.0_CASE5:
Pfad 1:
Pfad 2:
3GPP_UE_4.1.0_CASE6:
Pfad 1:
Pfad 2:
Pfad 3:
Pfad 4:

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250 km/h
DELAY
25 ns
PATH LOSS 0 dB
DELAY
285ns
PATH LOSS 3 dB
DELAY
546 ns
PATH LOSS 6 dB
DELAY
806 ns
PATH LOSS 9 dB
SPEED:
3 km/h
DELAY
25 ns
PATH LOSS 0 dB
DELAY
1001 ns
PATH LOSS 10 dB
SPEED:
3km/h
DELAY
25 ns
PATH LOSS 0 dB
DELAY
1001 ns
PATH LOSS 0 dB
DELAY
20025 ns
PATH LOSS 0 dB
SPEED:
120km/h
DELAY
25 ns
PATH LOSS 0 dB
DELAY
285 ns
PATH LOSS 3 dB
DELAY
546 ns
PATH LOSS 6 dB
DELAY
806 ns
PATH LOSS 9 dB
SPEED:
3km/h
DELAY
25 ns
PATH LOSS 0 dB
DELAY
1001 ns
PATH LOSS 0 dB
SPEED:
50km/h
DELAY
25 ns
PATH LOSS 0 dB
DELAY
1001 ns
PATH LOSS 10 dB
SPEED:
250km/h
DELAY
25 ns
PATH LOSS 0 dB
DELAY
285 ns
PATH LOSS 3 dB
DELAY
546 ns
PATH LOSS 6 dB
DELAY
806 ns
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SMIQ
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:FSIM:FDEL:STAN G3C1

SPEED UNIT

IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:FSIM:FDEL:STAN G3UECn ( n=1...6)
Notes:
- The path delays correspond to those in 3GPP, TS 25.101 V4.1.0 (2001-06)
und TS 25.141 V4.1.0 (2001-06). However, they include a basic delay of 25 ns
of the Fading Simulator.
- All test cases requiring more than 2 paths are only possible with option
SMIQB15.
Selection of the unit required for the speed of parameter SPEED.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:FDEL:SPE:UNIT KMPH

SET DEFAULT

Sets the default setting of the path parameters with path 1 switched on and all
other paths switched off.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:FDEL:DEF

PATH

Indicates the paths for subsequent parameters. These parameters can be set
individually for each path.

STATE

Switch-on/off of a path. If the cursor is placed onto a path, this path may be
switched on or off by pressing one of the unit keys (toggle function).
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:FDEL:PATH2:STAT ON | OFF

PROFILE

Selection of a fading profile. See explanations under Standard Fading. Only
the following setting is possible:
pDOPP
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:FDEL:PATH2:PROF PDOP
RAYL
(This setting is provided in the 3GPP test cases)
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:FDEL:PATH2:PROF RAYL

FREQ RATIO

Entry value of the ratio of the actual Doppler frequency shift to the set Doppler
frequency with FDOP fading switched on. (See explanation under Standard
Fading).
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:FDEL:PATH2:FRAT 1

SPEED

Entry value of the speed v of the moving receiver (see explanation under
Standard Fading).
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:FDEL:PATH2:SPE 100

DOPPLER FREQ

Entry value of the magnitude of the maximum Doppler frequency shift (see
explanation under Standard Fading).
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:FDEL:PATH2:FDOP 92.3

PATH LOSS

Entry value of attenuation in path.
Value range: 0.0 to 50.0 dB.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:FDEL:PATH2:LOSS 3

DELAY

Entry value of signal delay in path.
Value range: 25 ns to 1637 µs.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:FDEL:PATH2:DEL 14.5E-6

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Fading Simulation
Menu MOVING DELAY

In the MOVING DELAY mode, the Fading Simulator simulates the dynamic propagation conditions
according to test case 3GPP, 25.104-320, Annex B3.
2 paths are simulated; the delay of path 1 remains unchanged, the delay of path 2 slowly moves to and
fro sinusoidally. The two paths have no fading profile (non-fading), have the same level, the same phase
and have no Doppler shift.

P

P

1

2

∆τ
t1
Fig. 2-42

t2

Two paths with menu MOVING DELAY

The delay of the moving path is obtained with the following equation:
æ
öö
DELAY _VARIATION æ
2π ⋅ t
çç1 + sin(
∆τ = çç DELAY _ MEAN +
) ÷÷ ÷÷
VARIATION _ PERIOD ø ø
2
è
è

The following settings are required to obtain the values suggested in Annex B3:
DELAY (path 1)
DELAY MEAN
DELAY VARIATION
VARIATION PERIOD

1µs
= DELAY(path 1) + DELAY VARIATION / 2 = 3.5µs
5 µs
157 s

For further tests, DELAY MEAN and the variation parameters can be modified. The two paths can be
levelled differently.

Fig. 2-43

Menu MOVING DELAY

STATE

Activating/deactivating the moving delay simulation.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:MDEL:STAT ON | OFF

IGNORE RF
CHANGES < 5%

When switched on, frequency variations below 5% are ignored. RF hopping is
thus faster than 3 ms. IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:FSIM:IGN:RFCH ON

STANDARD

Is now the same as SET DEFAULT.

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SET DEFAULT

Sets the default setting of the path parameters.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:MDEL:DEF

PATH

Indicates the paths for subsequent parameters. These parameters can be set
individually for each path.

PATH LOSS

Entry value of attenuation in path for the reference.
Value range: 0.0 to 50.0 dB.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:MDEL:REF:LOSS 3

DELAY

Entry value of signal delay in the reference path.
Value range: 0.0 to 1638 µs.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:MDEL:REF:DEL 14.5E-6

PATH LOSS

Entry value of attenuation in path for moving.
Value range: 0.0 to 50.0 dB.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:MDEL:MOV:LOSS 3

DELAY MEAN

Mean value of the moving path delay. See explanation above.
Value range: 0.25 to 1637.8 µs.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:MDEL:MOV:DEL:MEAN 12.5E-6

DELAY VARIATION
(PK-PK)

Range for delay variation for the moving path. The peak-peak value is set. See
explanations above.
Value range: 0.3 to 100 µs.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:MDEL:MOV:DEL:VAR 2.1E-6

VARIATION PERIOD

Speed of delay variation. After a VARIATION PERIOD has elapsed a
complete cycle is swept.
Only for the moving path.
Value range: 10 to 500 s
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:MDEL:MOV:VPER 13.4

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2.9.4.4

Menu BIRTH-DEATH

In the BIRTH-DEATH mode the Fading Simulator simulates the dynamic propagation conditions according
to test case 3GPP, 25.104-320, Annex B4.
To do this, 2 paths are simulated which alternately appear (BIRTH) or disappear (DEATH) at random time
positions. The time positions lie within a grid of [-5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5] µs. After a presettable time
(HOPPING DWELL) a path disappears from a grid position and re-appears at another randomly
selected grid position. During this hop, the second path remains stable at its grid position. After a further
HOPPING DWELL has elapsed, the second path changes its position and the first path remains at its
position, etc. The two paths never appear at the same time position (see Fig. 2-44).
According to Annex B4, each path has the same attenuation and phase and no Doppler shift. However,
this can be set in the menu BIRTH-DEATH for further tests. The dwell period of 191 ms (in line with
3GPP) can be varied between 100 ms and 5 s.
P1

P2

-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5

P1

P1

P2

-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5

Fig. 2-44

Example of hop sequence with BIRTH-DEATH fading

Fig. 2-45

Menu BIRTH-DEATH

P2

P1

P2

-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5

STATE

Activation/deactivation of the BIRTH-DEATH simulation.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:BIRT:STAT ON | OFF

IGNORE RF
CHANGES < 5%

When switched on, frequency variations below 5% are ignored. RF hopping is
thus faster than 3 ms. IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:FSIM:IGN:RFCH ON

STANDARD

Is now the same as SET DEFAULT.

SPEED UNIT

Selection of the unit required for the speed of parameter SPEED.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:BIRT:SPE:UNIT KMPH

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INSERTION LOSS
SETTING MODE

Selection of a setting mode for the insertion loss of the fading simulator.
See explanation under STANDARD FADING.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:BIRT:ILOS:MODE NORM
:SOUR:FSIM:BIRT:ILOS:MODE LACP

SET DEFAULT

Sets the default setting of the path parameters.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:BIRT:DEF

PATH

Indicates the paths for subsequent parameters. These parameters can be set
individually for each path.

PROFILE

Selection of a fading profile. Only pDOPP is available here; when FREQ
RATIO = 0 is set a "non-fading“ path is obtained.
pDOPP
(pure DOPPler) Simulation of a transmission path having a single
direct connection from the transmitter to the moving receiver
(discrete component).
The Doppler frequency shift is determined by the parameters
DOPPLER FREQ and FREQ RATIO.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:FSIM:BIRT:PATH1:PROF PDOP

FREQ RATIO

Entry value of ratio of actual Doppler frequency shift. See explanation under
STANDARD FADING. When FREQ RATIO = 0 is set, a "non-fading" path is
obtained.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:BIRT:PATH1:FRAT 1

SPEED

Entry
value
of
the
speed
v
of
the
moving
receiver.
See explanations under STANDARD FADING.
All entries in path 1 are copied for path 2.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:BIRT:PATH1:SPE 100

DOPPLER FREQ

Entry value of the magnitude of the maximum Doppler frequency shift. See
explanation under STANDARD FADING.
All entries in path 1 are copied for path 2.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:BIRT:PATH1:FDOP 92.3

PATH LOSS

Entry value of attenuation in path. Value range: 0.0 to 50.0 dB.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:BIRT:PATH2:LOSS 3

DELAY

Entry value of signal delay in path 1. All entries in path 1 are copied for path 2.
Value range: 5.0 to 1000.0 µs.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:BIRT:PATH1:DEL 1000 E-3

DELAY RANGE

The delay of the two paths is within this range.
Non-editable parameter.
For the two channels: -5.0 to +5.0 µs.

DELAY GRID

Time grid of the different carriers appearing at random. The carriers have
delays which lie within the DELAY RANGE and coincide with
n * DELAY GRID (with n –5 to +5).
Non-editable parameter. Value = 1 µs for the two channels.

HOPPING DWELL

Dwell period until the next BIRTH-DEATH action. After this dwell period the
next path changes its delay at random.
Value range: 100.0 to 5000.0 ms.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:FSIM:BIRT:PATH1:HOPP:DWEL 1.2

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2.9.5

Fading Simulation
Test procedure

The following settings can be used to demonstrate how Option SMIQB49 functions:
Settings on SMIQ
General
Frequency
Level

30 MHz
-10 dB

Digital Modulation (DIGITAL MOD)
STATE
ON
SOURCE
Data List
LIST
1000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 (32 bits)
MODULATION
ASK
SYMBOL RATE
1 000 000 sym/s
Fading Simulation
MOVING DELAY
Reference Path
Path Loss
Delay
Moving Path
Path Loss
Delay Mean
Delay Variation
Variation Period

ON
0 dB
0 µs
6.0 dB
5.0 µs
5.0 µs
10.0 s

Settings on the oscilloscope (BW > 100 MHz)
Vertical
50 mV/div, at 50 Ω
Horizontal
2 µs /div
Trigger level
100 mV
The test result shows a high pulse (about 150 mV), and next to it a pulse which is half as high and
moves from one side to the other accordingly to the setting Delay Variation or Variation Period.

Fig. 2-46

Pulse on Oscilloscope

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Digital Modulation

With option Modulation Coder (MCOD) SMIQB20 provided, SMIQ can generate digitally modulated
output signals. Available modulation methods are ASK (amplitude shift keying), FSK (frequency shift
keying), PSK (phase shift keying) as well as QAM (quadrature amplitude modulation). Baseband filtering
and symbol rate can be freely set in a wide range.
The modulation coder generates the analog IQ signals for the I/Q modulator of SMIQ from the digital
input signals.
RF up/down converter

IQ modulator
cos(ωt)

Option
Data
Generator

Option
Modulation
Coder

SMIQB11

SMIQB10

I
RF OUT

Q

sin(ωt)

Fig. 2-47

Modulation coder in SMIQ

The modulation coder works with digital input signals such as
• clock signals (symbol clock, bit clock),
• modulation data or modulation symbols,
• control signals for envelope control and trigger signals.
The digital input signals may originate from the following sources:
• The modulation coder can generate clock signals such as PRBS data signals and simple data
patterns.
• External clock signals, modulation data and signals for envelope control can be fed in via connectors
at the front or rear panel of SMIQ.
• With option Data Generator SMIQB11 provided, an additional data source is available. This option
has a 16-Mbit memory for modulation data and control signals. The memory can be extended to
48 Mbit or 80 Mbit by installing one or two SMIQB12 options (Memory Extension).

EXT DATA/CLOCK
DIGITAL
MODULATOR

DIGITAL
IN/OUT

I

DATA MEMORY

Q

PRBS GENERATOR
INT CLOCK
Data generator

Fig. 2-48

Modulation coder

Digital input signals of modulation coder

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2.10.1

Digital Modulation Methods and Coding

The input sequence of modulation symbols dn can be subject to different types of coding. I and Q values
are assigned to the coded modulation symbols dcn in the functional block MAPPING.
I, ∆ F

modulation
symbols
MAPPING

CODING
dcn-2, dcn-1, dcn...

dn-2, dn-1 , dn...

Q

Fig. 2-49

Functional blocks Coding and Mapping

2.10.1.1

PSK and QAM Modulation

PSK and QAM modulations can be explained on the basis of a rule of assignment (mapping) according
to which each modulation symbol is represented by I and Q values as shown in the following IQ
constellation diagrams. The constellation diagrams apply if no coding is switched on.
Q

Q

Q
010

01

011

00

001
ϕ

0

1

I

000

100

I

111

101
10

Q

10

8PSK, Π/4 DQPSK
Q

00

01

Q

11

01

QPSKIS95
OQPSK IS95

1011

1001

0010

0011

1010

1000

0000

0001

11

I

Fig. 2-50

110

11

QPSK; OQPSK

BPSK

I

I

I
00

10

QPSK ISAT

1101

1100

0100

0110

1111

1110

0101

0111

Constellation diagrams of BPSK, QPSK, 8PSK and 16QAM

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For offset QPSK (OQPSK), the Q signal is delayed by half the symbol period with reference to the I
signal.
QAM modulation methods 16QAM, 32QAM, 64QAM and 256QAM were implemented according to ETSI
standard ETS 300429 for Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB).
All PSK and QAM modulation methods can be combined with COS and SQR_COS baseband filters as
well as with IS-95 filters. A combination with GAUSS and BESSEL filters is not possible.

2.10.1.2

Modulation π/4DQPSK

With differential coding switched on at the same time, a constellation diagram is obtained for π/4DQPSK
which is similar to that obtained for 8PSK. Phase shifts are however assigned to the individual
modulation symbols. The following tables show the assignment of modulation symbols to phase shifts of
IQ vectors at the selected coding.

Table 2-4

Phase shifts for π/4DQPSK without coding
Modulation symbol dn
(binary indication: MSB, LSB)
Phase shift ϕ

Table 2-5

01

10

11

+ 45°

+135°

-135°

-45°

Phase shifts for π/4DQPSK with coding NADC, PDC, PHS, TETRA or APCO25
Modulation symbol dn
(binary display: MSB, LSB)
Phase shift ϕ

Table 2-6

00

00

01

10

11

+ 45°

+135°

-45°

-135°

00

01

10

11

- 135°

+135°

-45°

+45°

Phase shifts for π/4DQPSK with coding TFTS
Modulation symbol dn
(binary display: MSB, LSB)
Phase shift ϕ

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Digital Modulation
FSK Modulation

For FSK modulation, frequency shifts are assigned to the modulation symbols. The modulation index h
of this digital frequency modulation is determined by

h = 2 ⋅ ∆f / f Symb

The symbol rate fSYMB can be freely set to a maximum of 2.5 Msymb/s for all FSK modulations. With
GMSK selected, the frequency deviation ∆f (FSK deviation) cannot be set since the modulation index is
fixed to a value of h = 0.5. The following table shows the assignment of modulation symbols and
frequency deviations for the different FSK methods.
Table 2-7

Frequency deviations for FSK methods
Mod. symbol

2FSK, GFSK

MSK, GMSK

4FSK

APCO

0

−∆f

−∆f

−∆f

+∆f/3

1

+∆f

+∆f

−∆f/3

+∆f

10

-

-

+∆f/3

−∆f/3

11

-

-

+∆f

−∆f

All FSK modulation methods can be combined with COS, SQR_COS, GAUSS and BESSEL baseband
filters. A combination with IS-95 filters is not permissible.

2.10.1.4

Coding

Modulation symbols are coded directly before an assignment of I and Q values or frequency shifts.
Coding is thus directly related with modulation methods which is the reason why codings are not freely
combinable with modulation methods. The following table shows which combinations are possible.

Table 2-8

Possible combination of modulation method and coding

Coding

Selection CODING

Combinable with MOD TYPE

Differential coding

DIFF

all except for 256QAM

Gray + differential
coding

GRAY+DIFF

all except for 256QAM

D8PSK for VDR

GSM differential coding

GSM

FSK, GFSK, GMSK

Mobile radio standard GSM

π/4DQPSK differential

NADC; PDC;..

π/4DQPSK

Mobile radio standards NADC,
PDC, PHS, APCO25, TFTS,
TETRA

Phase differential coding

INMARSAT

QPSK ISAT

Satellite system INMARSAT-M

Phase differential coding

PHASE DIFF

16 , 32 , 64 , 256 QAM

DVB in line with ETS 300429

VDL coding

VDL

8PSK

VHF Digital Link

coding

Example of use

The effect of differential coding on π/4DQPSK has been described in section 'Modulation
Common coding types are listed in the following table.

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Coding algorithms
CODING

Coding algorithm

Applicable for K bit/symbol

NONE

dcn = dn

K = 1 to 8

DIFF

dcn = (dn + dcn-1) modulo 2k

K = 1 to 7

GRAY+DIFF

Gray coding with additional differential coding

K = 1 to 7

GSM

dcn = not (dn exor dn-1

K=1

VDL

VDL standard

K=3

Example 1:

Differential coding for QPSK modulation with K = 2 bit/symbol
Decimal display; value range for modulation symbols
dn ∈{012
; ; ;3}

Recursive coding is defined as follows:

dcn = (dn + dcn-1) modulo 4.

Depending on the state of a preceding modulation symbol dcn-1 the coded modulation
symbol dcn is obtained for example from a modulation symbol dn = 2 as follows:
dn = 2

dcn-1

dcn

0

2

1

3

2

0

3

1

By means of differential coding, the assignment between modulation symbols and
phase differences shown in the following table is generated:
Modulation symbol dn
(binary, MSB, LSB)

Phase difference ∆ϕ

Example 2:

00

01

10

11

0°

90°

180°

270°

Gray and differential coding for 8PSK modulation
First, a gray coding is performed according to the gray code. Afterwards, a differential
coding is performed according to the recursive coding algorithm quoted above. By
means of the mapping rule shown in the figure in Section 'PSK and QAM Modulation'
above, IQ values are assigned to the re-coded modulation symbols. In summary, the
assignment between modulation symbols and phase differences shown in the following
table is generated:
Modulation symbol dn
(binary, MSB, LSB)

Phase difference ∆ϕ

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011

100

101

110

111

0°

45°

135°

90°

270°

315°

225°

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Differential coding according to VDL is shown in the following table:
Modulation symbol dn
(binary, MSB, LSB)

Phase difference ∆ϕ

000

001

010

011

100

101

110

111

0°

45°

135°

90°

315°

270°

180°

225°

Phase differential coding INMARSAT and PHASE DIFF correspond to system standards Inmarsat-M
and DVB according to ETS 300 429. The INMARSAT coding can generally be used for modulation types
with 2 bit/symbol, such as QPSK. It uses the following algorithm.

d0n

dc0n
INMARSAT
CODING

d1n
(MSB)

dc1n = [NOT (d1n EXOR d0/n)
[(d1n EXOR d0/n)

AND (d1n EXOR dc1n-1)] OR
AND (d1n EXOR dc/0/n-1)]

dc0/n = [NOT (d1n EXOR d0/n)
[(d1n EXOR d0/n-1)

AND (d0/n EXOR dc0/n-1)] OR
AND (d0/n EXOR dc1n-1)]

dc1n
(MSB)

2.10.1.5

Setting Conflicts

As already mentioned in the previous sections, the combination of the above modulation methods with
modulation parameters such as symbol rate, filtering and coding is limited. This limitation inevitably
causes setting conflicts if a parameter is changed which would lead to an impermissible combination.
Table 2-10 Examples of settings conflicts
Original status
1

2

3

MOD TYPE
π/4DQPSK
SYMBOL RATE 10 Msymb/s

MOD TYPE
2FSK
FILTER
GAUSS
FILTER PARAMETER 1.0
SYMBOL RATE 270 ksymb/s
POWER RAMP INT

Change by selection

MOD TYPE→

FILTER →

GMSK

COS

Conflict

Solution

GMSK is only possible
for symbol rates up to
7.5 Msymb/s.

Reduction of symbol rate to
a value of <7.5 MHz.

Filter COS 1.0 not
possible, the maximum
roll-off factor is 0.7.

Setting of FILTER
PARAMETER to a value
between 0.15 and 0.7.

Envelope control is only
SYMBOL RATE→ 5 Msymb/s possible for symbol rates
up to 2.5 Msymb/s.

Switch-off of envelope
control.

If SMIQ cannot resolve a setting conflict, error message SETTINGS CONFLICT is indicated in the
status line of the display. In this case, SMIQ uses the user-defined setting in the display. However, the
generated modulation signal does not correspond to this indication. The setting conflict can be
eliminated by a change of parameters. Error message SETTINGS CONFLICT disappears as soon as a
conflict-free setting is reinstated. For a list of possible setting conflicts and error messages for digital
modulation see Annex B, thumbnail divider 7.

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SMIQ

Internal Modulation Data and Control Signals from Lists

If SMIQ is equipped with option Data Generator SMIQB11, modulation data and control signals can be
stored in a freely programmable data-generator memory. The storage capacity in the basic configuration
is 16 Mbit but can be extended by 32 Mbit or 64 Mbit by fitting one or two SMIQB12 options.
The data are managed via so-called lists. 125 lists can be stored at maximum for modulation data or
control signals. A list editor allows to select, copy, change and delete data lists. For a detailed
description of the list editor see Section 2.2.11, List Editor.
There are two types of lists, the DATA LIST and the CONTROL LIST.
Lists, as a source for modulation data, can be selected in the menu by entering SOURCE -SOURCEDATA_LIST and the active list by SOURCE-SELECT DATA LIST.
Lists, as a source for control signals, can be selected in the menu by entering SOURCE -CONTROL
STATE ON and the active list by SOURCE-SELECT CONTROL LIST.
Note:

With DATA LIST selected as a source for internal modulation data, the control signals too
have to come from a list. In this case, the setting POWER RAMP CONTROL- SOURCE
EXTERN DIGITAL issues an error message
With CONTROL LIST selected as a source for control signals, the modulation data too
have to come from a list.

Data Lists:
The DATA LIST has a bit-by-bit layout. The length of the programmed data sequence and the available
storage capacity are indicated in the status line of the display.
SELECT LIST...
DLIST0
EDIT DATA LIST...
-BIT-------------------------DATA---------------------00000001
1010 1110 0011 1011 1101 1111 1110 1100
00000033
0100 1010 1001 0101 1110 1011 1011 0010
00000065
0000 1001 1110 0001 0101 0101 0010 1011
00000097
1111 0110 1110 1000 1101 0100 1100 0100
00000129
1001 0111 0100 0001 0010 1110 1110 1010
00000161
1101 0110 1111 0111 1111 1111 1000 0100
00000193
0000 0010 1000 0001 1111 0101 1101 0101
00000225
0110 0111 1100 0000 0111 1111 1111 1111

Fig. 2-51

DATA LIST for modulation data

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Control Lists:
A CONTROL LIST can be created to generate control signals that have to be synchronous to the
modulation symbols. The CONTROL LIST has a bit-by-bit layout. Six different control signals can be
freely programmed. The CONTROL LIST can be created such that entries are only made at those
symbol positions where a control signal is changed. The length of the CONTROL LIST is determined by
the symbol number of the last entry and can differ from that of the DATA LIST.
SELECT LIST...
CLIST0
EDIT CONTROL LIST
COPY DELETE EDIT|VIEW
-SYMBOL-----------BGATE-LATT--CW----HOP---TRIG2-TRIG1-00000001
1
0
0
0
0
1
00000157
1
1
0
0
1
0
00000313
0
1
0
0
0
0
00001249
0
1
0
1
0
0
00001250
0
1
0
0
0
0

Fig. 2-52

CONTROL LIST for control signals

Signals BGATE (Burst Gate) and LATT (Level Attenuation) are used for envelope control. Envelope
control with these signals is switched on by selecting SOURCE-CONTROL STATE ON and POWER
RAMP CONTROL - SOURCE INT.
Digital modulation can be switched off by the CW (Continuous Wave) signal. HOP (Hopping) is a trigger
signal for frequency hopping (compare with section 'List Mode').
TRIG 1 and TRIG 2 (Trigger Output 1 and 2) can be used to generate synchronization signals such as
frame clocks, start markers of a PRBS sequence or a special modulation symbol.
Signals BGATE, LATT, HOP and CW are used internally by SMIQ but not signals TRIG 1 and TRIG 2.
All the control signals are available at the PAR DATA interface at the rear of SMIQ.
The data sequences stored in the data generator can be run repetitively (TRIGGER MODE AUTO).
Moreover, trigger signals can be used for synchronized sequences. Trigger signals can be fed in via the
TRIGIN input at connector PAR DATA. A trigger event can be initiated manually by
EXECUTE TRIGGER. A trigger signal is generated upon the trigger event at the output TRIGOUT 3.
After a trigger event, the data generator starts to output modulation data from the active list starting with
bit 1. In case of external triggering, the start can be delayed by a selectable number of symbols (EXT
TRIGGER DELAY). Retriggering (RETRIG) can be inhibited for a selectable number of symbols (EXT
TRIGGER INHIBIT).

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2.10.3

SMIQ

Internal PRBS Data and Pattern

The PRBS generators in the modulation coder provide pseudo random binary sequences (PRBS) of
different length and period. They are called sequences of maximum length and are generated by means
of feedback shift registers.
The following schematic shows the 9-bit generator with feedback from registers 4 and 0 (output).
EXOR

8

Fig. 2-53

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

SER DATA

9-bit PRBS generator

The pseudo random sequence of a PRBS generator is determined by the number of registers and the
feedback. The following table describes all available PRBS generators:
Table 2-11 PRBS generators of modulation coder
PRBS generator

Length in bit

Feedback to

9 Bit

29 -1 = 511

Register 4, 0

15 Bit

215 -1 = 32767

Register 1, 0

16 Bit

216 -1 = 65535

Register 5, 3, 2, 0

20 Bit

220 -1 = 1048575

Register 3, 0

21 Bit

221 -1 = 2097151

Register 2, 0

23 Bit

223 -1 = 8388607

Register 5, 0

PRBS data as a source for modulation data are selected in the menu via SOURCE - SOURCE PRBS.
The period is determined by PRBS LENGTH.
Other internal modulation data are available as simple data patterns such as 0s or 1s. Selection is via
SOURCE - SOURCE PATTERN.
Note:

With PRBS data or Pattern selected as source for modulation data, only external control
signals can be used. A combination with control signals from lists is not possible.

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2.10.4

Digital Data and Clock output Signals

2.10.4.1

Serial Interfaces DATA, BIT CLOCK and SYMBOL CLOCK

The following figure shows an example for the output signals at the serial interface for QPSK modulation
(2 bits per symbol). A positive CLOCK EDGE is assumed to be set. The following list containing 4
symbols (8 bits) was used as a data source.
SELECT LIST...
DLIST00
EDIT DATA LIST...
-BIT-------------------------DATA---------------------00000001
0001 1011

BIT CLOCK (output)
SYMBOL CLOCK (output)
DATA (output)

00

Data Symbols

2.10.4.2

MSB

LSB
01

10

11

Parallel Interfaces DATA and SYMBOL CLOCK

The following figure shows an example for the output signals at the parallel interface. A positive CLOCK
EDGE is assumed to be set.
SYMBOL CLOCK (output)
DATA D7, MSB (output)

2.10.5

External Modulation Data and Control Signals

Digital modulation signals such as data, clock and signals for envelope control can be externally applied
to the modulation coder either via the parallel PAR DATA interface at the rear of SMIQ or via the serial
interface with BNC connectors DATA, BIT CLOCK and SYMBOL CLOCK. Moreover, the asynchronous
serial interface SERDATA can be used. For a detailed description of the interface hardware see Section
Elements at the Rear Panel".
The data source is selected in menu DIGITAL MOD - SOURCE. The clock source is selected in menu
DIGITAL MOD - CLOCK irrespective of the data source selection. The polarity of the active clock edge
can be changed via DIGITAL MOD - EXT INPUTS - CLOCK SLOPE.

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External Serial Modulation Data

Serial modulation data can be fed bit-by-bit via connector DATA. For modulation types with more than
1 bit/symbol, the MSB is applied first (MSB first). Either an external bit clock or symbol clock or the
internal clock can be used. The symbol clock serves as strobe to mark the LSB of a symbol. If an
external bit clock is applied, the data at the active clock edges have to be in a stable state. With external
symbol clock, the bit clock for reading the data is internally generated in the modulation coder (internal
data clock). The following figures show the timing at the interface. In all the cases shown, the active
clock edge is assumed to be positive.

DATA (input)
BIT CLOCK (input)

Fig. 2-54

External serial data and bit clock
Data change should take place only on the negative clock edge.

DATA (input)

MSB

LSB

SYMBOL CLOCK (input)
Internal dataclock

Fig. 2-55

External serial data and symbol clock, 3 bit/symbol
SYMBOL CLOCK = High marks the LSB. A status change of DATA and SYMBOL CLOCK
should be performed synchronously.

BIT CLOCK (output)
SYMBOL CLOCK (output)
MSB

DATA (input)

LSB

Internal dataclock

Fig. 2-56

External serial data, internal clock signals

External serial modulation data is selected in the menu by SOURCE-SOURCE-EXT_SER.

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Digital Modulation
External Parallel Modulation Data

Parallel data can be fed as symbols via the PAR DATA interface (DATA-D7, -D6 to D0). Either an
external symbol clock (SYMBCLK) or the internal symbol clock can be used. The data at the active edge
of the symbol clock have to be in a stable state. The following figures show the timings at the interface.
In the two examples shown below, the active clock edge is assumed to be positive.

DATA-D7 (input)
SYMBCLK (input)

Fig. 2-57

External parallel data and symbol clock
Data change should take place only on the negative clock edge.

SYMBCLK (output)
DATA-D7 (input)
Internal dataclock

Fig. 2-58

External parallel data and symbol clock
SYMBOL CLOCK = High marks the LSB. A status change of DATA and SYMBOL CLOCK
should be performed synchronously.

External serial modulation data is selected in the menu by SOURCE-SOURCE-EXT_SER.
For modulation types with less than 8 bit/symbol, line DATA-D7 is always the MSB. For QPSK
modulation, for example (2 bit/symbol), data lines DATA-D7 and DATA-D6 are used.
Note:

BITCLK pin on the PARDATA interface is an output. Synchronization to an external bit
clock is not possible in this mode.

External parallel modulation data is selected in the menu by SOURCE-SOURCE-EXT_PAR.

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Asynchronous Interface for External Modulation Data

The SERDATA interface on the rear of SMIQ serves for the asynchronous serial transmission of
modulation data. The characteristics of this RS-232-C interface is described in Annex A.
For a defined start with specific modulation data it has to be made sure that the backup memories in the
RS-232 transmitter and receiver are deleted. The following setting sequence in the menu is required:
1. Carry out desired settings for digital modulation in menu.
2. Select data source SERDATA using SOURCE - SOURCE SERDATA.
3. Make connection to external data source, but do not yet start external data source.
4. Switch off digital modulation using STATE OFF.
5. Set TRIGGER MODE ARMED_AUTO.
In this state, SMIQ is ready for reception, but discards data that are read in via SERDATA.
6. Switch on digital modulation with STATE ON.
7. Start external data source.
The read-in data are written into the receiving buffer. Only if this buffer is filled can SMIQ react to a
trigger event.
8. Activate trigger event to start digital modulation.
Note:

The baud rate has to be selected at least 25% higher than the bit rate of the digital
modulation. If SMIQ has not enough data, the error message "Data underrun" will be
issued in the status line.

2.10.5.4

External Control Signals

The external control signals for envelope control BURST GATE and LEV ATT can be applied via the
SERDATA interface at the rear of SMIQ. The signal for CW control can also be applied to this interface.
Note:

The use of control signals from lists in combination with external modulation data is not
possible.

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2.10.6

Envelope Control

For TDMA radio networks, in addition to digital modulation, a time-synchronous control of the envelope
of the RF output signal is required. To this effect, SMIQ is equipped with an analog envelope modulator
which can be driven via connector POWER RAMP. Instead of the analog control signal the digital
signals BURST GATE and LEV ATT can be used to control the envelope modulator. In the modulation
coder, a ramp with settable slope is obtained from data changes from high→low or low→high of the
digital BURST GATE signal. The resulting analog signal is taken to the envelope modulator and is
provided at connector POWER RAMP. The LEV ATT signal serves for a defined level reduction.
POWER RAMP

BURST G ATE
LEV ATT

Π

RF

RF OUT

x dB
Envelope control

Level attenuation

Fig. 2-59

Envelope control in SMIQ with modulation coder

The digital envelope control signals can be fed in externally via connector PAR DATA. With option Data
Generator SMIQB11 provided, the signals can also be generated internally by programming them in the
CONTROL LIST (see Section "Modulation Data from Lists").
The following table shows the logic function of the two signals BURST GATE and LEV ATT.
Table 2-12 Logic function of signals BURST GATE and LEVEL ATT
BURST GATE

LEV ATT

Remark

1

0

Full level

1

1

Level reduced by the value set in dB under POWER RAMP CONTROL ATTENUATION

0

X

Maximum level reduction

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The following figure illustrates the effect of the envelope control signals.
BURST GATE
LEV ATT
RF OUT

Fig. 2-60

Signal waveforms during envelope control

Note:

Envelope control with digital input signals and edge shaping is only possible for symbol
rates of maximum 2.5 Msymb/s.

Envelope control is switched on in the menu via:
analog
POWER RAMP CONTROL - SOURCE - EXT ANALOG.
external digital POWER RAMP CONTROL - SOURCE - EXT DIGITAL.
internal digital POWER RAMP CONTROL - SOURCE - INT and SOURCE CONTROL STATE ON.

2.10.7

Clock Signals

The symbol clock and the bit clock are generated in SMIQ by a clock synthesizer on the modulation
coder. All clock signals are synchronized to the 10 MHz reference of the unit. The symbol clock is
available at the SYMBOL CLOCK connector and the bit clock at the BIT CLOCK connector. If required,
the clock synthesizer in SMIQ can synchronize to an externally applied symbol or bit clock.
Only during an operation with external parallel data is synchronization to one symbol clock possible. This
symbol clock is applied via the PAR DATA interface. In all other cases, apply symbol and bit clock to the
corresponding BNC connector.
The clock signal is selected in the menu via CLOCK-MODE SYMBOL/BIT and CLOCK-CLOCK
SOURCE EXT.
To allow for a trouble-free synchronization of the clock synthesizer first apply the external clock and set
the correct symbol rate at SMIQ. Then switch CLOCK SOURCE from INT to EXT.
Notes:

The set symbol rate should not differ by more than 1% from the symbol rate of the external
signal.

2.10.8

RF Level For Digital Modulation

With modulation switched on, a level display divided in half appears in the header of the display. The
peak envelope power (PEP) of the modulated RF output level is displayed in addition to average power
(LEVEL).
The difference between PEP and LEVEL depends on the modulation type and the filtering. The power of
QAM signals is calculated on the assumption of a uniform distribution of modulation symbols. For the
PEP calculation, it is always assumed that the most unfavourable case occurs in the sequence of
modulation data. This is definitely the case for PRBS data with a long period (eg PRBS LENGTH 23 bit).
For other data sequences it is possible that the indicated PEP is not attained.

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Digital Modulation Menu

The DIGITAL MOD menu provides access to digital modulation settings.
Menu selection:

Fig. 2-61

DIGITAL MOD

DIGITAL MOD menu, SMIQ equipped with option Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and option
Data Generator SMIQB11

STATE

Switch on/off of digital modulation.
SOUR:DM:STAT ON
IEC/IEEE-bus command

SOURCE...

Opens a window for defining the data source for digital modulation.
Menu selection depends on option SMIQB11. If option SMIQB11 is installed, the
menu provides more selections and settings for modulation data from lists.

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

- 30.0 dBm
- 27.6 dBm

LEVEL
MHz
PEP

Π/4DQPSK

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-62

STAT E
SOUR CE...
SELE CT STA
MODU LATION
SYMB OL RAT
FILT ER...
CODI NG...
TRIG GER MO
TRIG GER...
CLOC K...

SOURCE...
PATTERN
PRBS LENGTH

9

15

16

PRBS
0 1 01
20 21 23

Bit

CURRENT: NONE
SELECT DATA LIST...
COPY CURRENT DATA LIST TO...
DELETE DATA LIST...
EDIT DATA LIST...
OFF ON
CONTROL STATE
CURRENT: NONE
SELECT CONTROL LIST...
COPY CURRENT CONTROL LIST TO...
DELETE CONTROL LIST...
EDIT CONTROL LIST...
DELETE ALL DATA AND CONTROL LISTS

DIGITAL MOD-SOURCE menu, SMIQ equipped with option Modulation Coder SMIQB20
and option Data Generator SMIQB11

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SOURCE...

Opens a window for selecting the source for
modulation data.
EXT_PAR The modulation data are fed in via the
parallel PAR DATA interface at the rear
of SMIQ.
:SOUR:DM:SOUR PAR
IEC -bus
EXT_SER The modulation data are fed in serially
at input DATA.
:SOUR:DM:SOUR SER
IEC -bus
PATTERN A simple data pattern is continuously
generated.
:SOUR:DM:SOUR PATT
IEC-bus
PRBS
A pseudo random bit sequence is
generated and continuously repeated.
:SOUR:DM:SOUR PRBS
IEC -bus
SERDATA The modulation data are fed in via the
asynchronous SER_DATA interface.
:SOUR:DM:SOUR SDAT
IEC -bus
DATA LIST Modulation data from lists
:SOUR:DM:SOUR DLIS
IEC-bus

PATTERN

Selection of a simple data pattern which is
continuously generated.
0
0s are continuously generated.
:SOUR:DM:PATT ZERO
IEC -bus
1
1s are continuously generated.
:SOUR:DM:PATT ONE
IEC -bus
01
010 data changes are continuously
generated.
:SOUR:DM:PATT ALT
IEC -bus

PRBS LENGTH

Setting of PRBS generator length. 9 bit, 15 bit, 16 bit,
20 bit, 21 bit and 23 bit can be selected. The period
9
23
of the data sequence is then between 2 -1 and 2 1 bit (see Section 2.10.3 "Internal PRBS Data and
Pattern").
:SOUR:DM:PRBS 15
IEC/IEEE-bus command

SELECT DATA LIST

Opens a window for selecting a stored data list or for
generating a new list.
:SOUR:DM:DLIS:SEL ´name´
IEC/IEEE-bus

COPY CURRENT
DATA LIST TO

Stores the current data list under a different name.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:DM:DLIS:COPY ´name´

DELETE DATA LIST

Deletes a data list.

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EDIT DATA LIST

Opens a window for editing a data list bit-by-bit. The
available storage capacity and the length of the
current list is displayed in parameters FREE and LEN
(see also Section List Editor).
COPY
Copies a list range
FILL
Fills the range with filler pattern
INSERT
Inserts a list range at a different
position of the list
DELETE
Deletes a list range
EDIT/VIEW Edits or views the list

CONTROL STATE

ON

SELECT CONTROL
LIST

Opens a window for selecting a stored list for control
signals or for generating a new list for control signals.
:SOUR:DM:CLIS:SEL ´name´
IEC/IEEE-bus

COPY CURRENT
CONTROL LIST TO

Stores the current list for control signals under a
different name.
:SOUR:DM:CLIS:COPY ´name´
IEC/IEEE-bus

DELETE CONTROL
LIST

Deletes a list for control signals.

EDIT CONTROL LIST

Opens a window for editing a list for control signals
symbol-by-symbol. The available storage capacity
and the length of the current list is displayed in
parameters FREE and LEN (see also Section List
Editor).
COPY
Copies a list range
DELETE
Deletes a list range
EDIT/VIEW Edits or views the list

DELETE ALL DATA
AND CONTROL
LISTS

Deletes all data lists and lists for control signals.

The signals from the selected
CONTROL LIST are effective.
OFF
The signals are not effective
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:DM:CLIS:CONT ON

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SELECT
STANDARD...

Opens a window for selecting the standard. After the selection, the modulation
parameters MODULATION, SYMBOL RATE, FILTER and CODING are
automatically adjusted to the standard. USER is indicated if the settings of
these parameters do not correspond to the selected standard. The following
standards are available:
:SOUR:DM:STAN APCF
APCO4FM
IEC\IEEE-bus command
APCOQPSK
IEC\IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:DM:STAN APCQ
ASK STD-T55
IEC\IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:DM:STAN ASK
BLUETOOTH
IEC\IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:DM:STAN BLU
CDPD
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:DM:STAN CDPD
CT2
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:DM:STAN CT2
DECT
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:DM:STAN DECT
GSM
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:DM:STAN GSM
GSM_EDGE
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:DM:STAN GSME
IRIDIUM
IEC\IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:DM:STAN IRID
IS95 FWD
IEC\IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:DM:STAN FIS95
IS95 REV
IEC\IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:DM:STAN RIS95
NADC
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:DM:STAN NADC
PDC
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:DM:STAN PDC
PHS
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:DM:STAN PHS
TETRA
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:DM:STAN TETR
TFTS
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:DM:STAN TFTS
PWT
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:DM:STAN PWT
ICOBPSK
IEC\IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:DM:STAN ICQB
ICOGMSK
IEC\IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:DM:STAN ICQG
ICOQPSK
IEC\IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:DM:STAN ICQQ
WORLDSPACE
IEC\IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:DM:STAN WORL
(only with option SMIQB17)
WCDMA QPSK
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:DM:STAN QWCD
(only with option SMIQB47)
ARIB STD-T55
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:DM:STAN AT55

MODULATION...

Opens a window for defining the modulation method. Moreover, the number
of bits per modulation symbol is displayed. See also Section "Digital
Modulation Methods and Coding".

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

LEVEL
MHz
PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 27.6 dBm

Π/4DQPSK

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-63

STAT E
SOUR CE...
SELE CT STA
MODU LATION
SYMB OL RAT
FILT ER...
CODI NG...
TRIG GER MO

TYPE...
MODULATION DELAY

F/4DQPSK

2 b/sym

TRIG GER...
CLOC K...

DIGITAL MOD - MODULATION... menu, SMIQ equipped with option Modulation Coder
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TYPE...

Opens a window for selecting the modulation method.
The following modulations can be selected.
User-defined mapping lists can be loaded by IEC/IEEEbus. Then they can be selected by their list name (cf.
chapter 3, :SOURce:DM:MLISt).
ASK
Amplitude Shift Keying
IEC/IEEE-bus :DM:FORM ASK
BPSK
Binary Phase Shift Keying
IEC/IEEE-bus :DM:FORM BPSK
QPSK
Quadrature Phase Shift Keying
IEC/IEEE-bus :DM:FORM QPSK
QPSK IS95 Quadrature Phase Shift Keying with a
mapping according to Interim Standard
95 for CDMA
IEC/IEEE-bus :DM:FORM QIS95
QPSK ISAT QPSK Modulation for INMARSAT-M
IEC/IEEE-bus :DM:FORM QINM
QPSK ICO QPSK Modulation for ICO
IEC/IEEE-bus :DM:FORM QICO
WCDMA QPSK QPSK Modulation for W-CDMA
IEC/IEEE-bus :DM:FORM QWCD
WCDMA QPSK only with option SMIQB47
OQPSK
Offset Quadrature Phase Shift Keying
IEC/IEEE-bus :DM:FORM OPSK
OQPSK IS95 Quadrature Phase Shift Keying with a
mapping according to Interim Standard
95 for CDMA
IEC/IEEE-bus :DM:FORM OIS95

π/4 QPSK

QPSK with π/4 rotation for each symbol
step (use: NSTAR)
IEC/IEEE-bus :DM:FORM P4QP

π/4 DQPSK QPSK with differential coding
IEC/IEEE-bus :DM:FORM P4DQ
8PSK
Phase Shift Keying with 8 points in the
constellation diagram
IEC/IEEE-bus :DM:FORM PSK8
8PSK EDGE Phase Shift Keying with 8 points in the
constellation diagram and 3 π/8 rotation
per symbol.
IEC/IEEE-bus :DM:FORM PSKE8
GMSK
Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying
IEC/IEEE-bus :DM:FORM GMSK
GFSK
Gaussian filtered Frequency Shift Keying
IEC/IEEE-bus :DM:FORM GFSK
2FSK, 4FSK Frequency Shift Keying
IEC/IEEE-bus :DM:FORM FSK2
4FSK APCO Frequency Shift Keying acording to
APCO25
IEC/IEEE-bus :DM:FORM AFSK4
QAM
Quadrature Amplitude Modulation with
16, 32, 64 or 256 points in the
constellation diagram
IEC/IEEE-bus :DM:FORM QAM16

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SYMBOL RATE

SMIQ
FSK DEVIATION

Input value of deviation with FSK or GFSK selected.
:SOUR:DM:FSK:DEV 100 KHZ
IEC/IEEE-bus

ASK DEPTH

Input value for ASK modulation depth.
:SOUR:DM:ASK:DEPT 10
IEC/IEEE-bus

MODULATION
DELAY

Value for time delay of digital modulation between
data input/output and RF output of .
:SOUR:DM:MDEL?
IEC/IEEE-bus

Input value of symbol rate.
IEC/IEEE-bus command

:SOUR:DM:SRAT 1.2288 MHZ

Opens a window for setting the baseband filtering.

FILTER...

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

LEVEL
PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 27.6 dBm

Π /4DQPSK

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-64

STATE
FILTER TYPE
SOURCE...
FILTER PARAMETER
SELECT STAN FILTER MODE
MODULATION.
SYMBOL RATE
FILTER...
CODING...
TRIGGER MOD
EXECUTE TRI
TRIGGER...
CLOCK...

LOW_ACP

SQR_COS
0.35
LOW_EVM

DIGITAL MOD -FILTER... menu, SMIQ equipped with option Modulation Coder SMIQB20
and option Data Generator SMIQB11

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FILTER TYPE

Opens a window for selecting a type of filter. The
following filters can be selected:
SQR_COS Square Root RaisedCosine
IEC :SOUR:DM:FILT:TYPE SCOS
COS
Cosine
IEC :SOUR:DM:FILT:TYPE COS
GAUSS
Gaussian filter
IEC :SOUR:DM:FILT:TYPE GAUS
GAUSS
LINEAR

Linearized Gaussian filter for
GSM_EDGE.
IEC :SOUR:DM:FILT:TYPE LGA
BESSEL
Bessel filter with B×T = 1.25 or 2.5
IEC :SOUR:DM:FILT:TYPE BESS1
IS95
Filter for CDMA mobile station
according to Interim Standard 95
IEC :SOUR:DM:FILT:TYPE IS95
IS95 EQUAL Filter for CDMA base station with
equalizer according to IS-95
IEC :SOUR:DM:FILT:TYPE EIS95
APCO C4FM Cosine filter with si(x)-compensation
according to APCO25 standard for
4FSK modulation.
IEC :SOUR:DM:FILT:TYPE APCO
TETRA
Filter for PSK/QAM modulation.
IEC :SOUR:DM:FILT:TYPE TETR
WCDMA0.22 Filter for PSK modulation. Square Root
Raised Cosine filter with Roll Off =
0.22, optimized for W-CDMA
:SOUR:DM:FILT:TYPE WCDM
IEC
RECTANGLE Filter with a rectangular impulse
answer of 1 symbol length.
IEC
:SOUR:DM:FILT:TYPE RECT
SPLIT PHASE Filter for ASK modulation
IEC
:SOUR:DM:FILT:TYPE SPH
USER
User defined filter. The lists can be
generated via :DM:FLISt:SEL and
filled via :DM:FLISt:DATA.
IEC
:SOUR:DM:FILT:TYPE USER

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FILTER PARAMETER

Opens a window for setting the filter parameter. The
selection depends on the selected filter type:
Parameter
Filter Type
Roll-off factor
SQR COS, COS, or APCO:
Normalized
GAUSS .
band width B×TSymb
:SOUR:DM:FILT:PAR 0.2
IEC/IEEE-bus

FILTER MODE

Selection of filter mode.
LOW_ACP Filter for minimum Adjacent Channel
Power
IEEE :SOUR:DM:FILT:MODE LACP
LOW_EVM Filter for minimum vector error
IEEE :SOUR:DM:FILT:MODE LEVM

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CODING...

SMIQ
Opens a window for setting the modulation coding. See also Section " Digital
Modulation Methods and Coding. The following codings can be selected:
OFF
No coding
IEC-bus command
:SOUR:DM:COD OFF
DIFF
Differential coding
IEC-bus command
:SOUR:DM:COD DIFF
PHASE_DIFF Phase differential coding
IEC-bus command
:SOUR:DM:COD DPHS
GRAY+DIFF Gray and differential coding
:SOUR:DM:COD DGR
IEC-bus command
GSM

Differential coding according to GSM standard
IEC-bus command

NADC

Differential coding for π/4 DQPSK according to NADC standard
IEC-bus command

PDC

:SOUR:DM:COD PDC

Differential coding according to PHS standard
IEC-bus command

:SOUR:DM:COD PHS

TETRA

Differential coding for π/4 DQPSK according to TETRA standard
IEC-bus command
:SOUR:DM:COD TETR

APCO25

Differential coding according to APCO25 standard
IEC-bus command
:SOUR:DM:COD APCO25

PWT

Differential coding for π/4 DQPSK according to PWT standard
IEC-bus command
:SOUR:DM:COD PWT

TFTS

Differential coding for π/4 DQPSK according to TFTS standard
IEC-bus command
:SOUR:DM:COD TFTS

INMARSAT

Phase differential coding for INMARSAT-M QPSK modulation
IEC-bus command
:SOUR:DM:COD INM
Differential coding according to VDL (VHF Digital Link) for
8PSK modulation.
IEC-bus command
:SOUR:DM:COD VDL

VDL

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:SOUR:DM:COD NADC

Differential coding according to PDC standard
IEC-bus command

PHS

:SOUR:DM:COD GSM

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TRIGGER MODE

Selection of trigger mode.
This selection is only available when option SMIQB11 is installed.
AUTO

The data sequences from the selected DATA LIST and
CONTROL LIST are continuously repeated.
:SOUR:DM:SEQ AUTO
IEC/IEEE-bus command

RETRIG

The data sequences are continuously repeated. A trigger
event causes a restart from symbol 1.
:SOUR:DM:SEQ RETR
IEC/IEEE-bus command

ARMED_AUTO

A start of data sequences from symbol 1 is caused by a
trigger event. The unit is then automatically set to AUTO
and can no longer be triggered.
:SOUR:DM:SEQ AAUT
IEC/IEEE-bus command

ARMED_RETRIG A start of data sequences from symbol 1 is only caused by
a trigger event. The unit is then automatically set to
RETRIG. Each new trigger event causes a restart of the
data sequences.
:SOUR:DM:SEQ ARET
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SINGLE

A trigger event causes a single data sequence run.
:SOUR:DM:SEQ SING
IEC/IEEE-bus command

EXECUTE
TRIGGER

Executes a trigger event to start a data sequence.
:TRIG:DM:IMM
IEC/IEEE-bus command

TRIGGER...

Opens a window for setting the different types of trigger and for setting the
time delay of the trigger signal. The menu is only available if SMIQ is equipped
with option Data Generator SMIQB11.

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

- 30.0 dBm
- 27.6 dBm

LEVEL
PEP

Π /4DQPSK

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-65

STATE
SOURCE...
SELECT STAN
MODULATION.
SYMBOL RATE
FILTER...
CODING...
TRIGGER MOD
EXECUTE TRI
TRIGGER...
CLOCK...

TRIGGER SOURCE
EXT TRIGGER DELAY
EXT RETRIGGER INHIBIT

INT

EXT
0 Symb
0 Symb

DIGITAL MOD - TRIGGER menu, SMIQ equipped with option Modulation Coder SMIQB20
and option Data Generator SMIQB11

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(TRIGGER...)

SMIQ
TRIGGER SOURCE

Selection of trigger source
EXT An external trigger signal can be fed in at
TRIGIN of connector PAR DATA at the rear
of SMIQ. With the active edge, a data
sequence is started from the data generator
memory.
INT
With INT selected, a trigger event can be
manually executed by EXECUTE TRIGGER.
:SOUR:DM:TRIG:SOUR EXT
IEC/IEEE-bus

EXT TRIGGER
DELAY

Input value of number of symbols by which an
external trigger signal is delayed before it starts the
data sequence in the data generator. A synchroneity
with the DUT or other units can thus be achieved.
:SOUR:DM:TRIG:DEL 3
IEC/IEEE-bus

EXT RETRIGGER
INHIBIT

Input of number of symbols for which each new
trigger event is inhibited during MODE RETRIG after
a trigger signal.
During MODE RETRIG, each new trigger signal
restarts the data sequence in the data generator.
This restart can be inhibited for the entered number
of symbols. The entry of 1250 symbols, for example,
causes new trigger signals to be ignored for the
duration of 1250 symbols after execution of a trigger
event.
:SOUR:DM:TRIG:INH 1250
IEC/IEEE-bus

Opens a window for selecting the clock source and for setting a delay.

CLOCK...

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

LEVEL
PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 27.6 dBm

Π /4DQPSK

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-66

STATE
SOURCE...
SELECT STAN
MODULATION.
SYMBOL RATE
FILTER...
CODING...
TRIGGER MOD
EXECUTE TRI
TRIGGER...
CLOCK...

CLOCK SOURCE
MODE
DELAY

INT

COUPLED
SYMBOL

EXT
BIT
0.00 Symb

DIGITAL MOD - CLOCK, SMIQ equipped with option Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and
option Data Generator SMIQB11

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(CLOCK...)

POWER RAMP
CONTROL...

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Digital Modulation
CLOCK SOURCE

Selection of clock source
INT
The symbol and the bit clock in SMIQ
are generated by a clock synthesizer on
the modulation coder. All the clock
signals are synchronized to the 10-MHz
reference of the unit.
IEEE-bus :SOUR:DM:CLOC:SOUR INT
COUPLED The clock comes from the same source
as the data.
IEEE-bus :SOUR:DM:CLOC:SOUR COUP
EXT
An external clock signal is fed externally.
The clock synthesizer on the modulation
coder is synchronized to this clock.
Parameter SYMBOL RATE has to be
correctly set with an accuracy of ± 1 %.
IEEE-bus :SOUR:DM:CLOC:SOUR EXT

MODE

Selection of clock for the external clock signal
SYMBOL
An externally fed clock has to be a
symbol clock.
BIT
An externally fed clock has to be a bit
clock.
:SOUR:DM:CLOC:MODE SYMB
IEC/IEEE-bus

DELAY

Input value of delay of generated modulation signal
compared with an externally fed clock. This can be
used, for example, for synchronization with a second
unit to achieve time synchroneity between the
modulation signals of the two units. The displayed
setting resolution of 1/100 symbol is only attained for
symbol-clock frequencies below 100 kHz. The actual
resolution is reduced with increasing frequency. The
delay can no longer be set for 7 Msymb/s
:SOUR:DM:CLOC:DEL 0.5
IEC/IEEE-bus

Opens a window for setting the envelope control.

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SMIQ

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

LEVEL
PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 27.6
. dBm

Π /4DQPSK

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-67

SOURCE...
SELECT STANDARD...
MODULATION...
SYMBOL RATE
FILTER...
CODING...
TRIGGER MODE...
EXECUTE TRIGGER
TRIGGER...
CLOCK...
POWER RAMP CONTROL...

SOURCE...
RAMP TIME
RAMP FUNCTION
RAMP DELAY
ATTENUATION

LIN

OFF
2.0 Symb
COS
0.0 Symb
15.0

dB

DIGITAL MOD - POWER RAMP CONTROL menu, SMIQ equipped with option Modulation
Coder SMIQB20 and option Data Generator SMIQB11

(POWER RAMP
CONTROL...)

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SOURCE

Selection between analog and digital envelope
control and selection of source.
OFF Envelope control is switched off.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:DM:PRAM:STAT OFF
INT
Signals BGAT and LATT from the active
CONTROL LIST (CLIST) are used for
envelope control (only with option SMIQB11)
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:DM:PRAM:STAT ON
:SOUR:DM:PRAM:SOUR CLIST
EXT_ANALOG Envelope control is via an external
analog signal that can be fed in via
connector POWER RAMP.
IEC/IEEE-bus commands
:SOUR:DM:PRAM:STAT ON
:SOUR:DM:PRAM:SOUR AEXT
EXT_DIGITAL Envelope control is via external
digital signals to be applied to
BURST GATE and LEV ATT of
connector PAR DATA.
IEC/IEEE-bus commands
:SOUR:DM:PRAM:STAT ON
:SOUR:DM:PRAM:SOUR DEXT

RAMP TIME

Input value of rise time of envelope after a transition
from Low→High of signal BURST GATE and of fall
time after a transition from High→Low.
The setting is a multiple of the symbol duration.
:SOUR:DM:PRAM:TIME 3.0
IEC/IEEE-bus

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Digital Modulation

(POWER RAMP
CONTROL...)

EXT INPUTS

RAMP FUNCTION

Determines the shape of the rising and falling edge
during envelope control by means of the
BURST GATE signal.
LIN
Selection of a linear ramp function.
COS
The edge is shaped according to a
cosine function and a more favourable
spectrum than that under setting LIN is
obtained.
:SOUR:DM:PRAM:SHAP COS
IEC/IEEE-bus

RAMP DELAY

Input value for a shift of the envelope characteristic
to the modulated signal. A positive value causes a
delay of the envelope. The values are set in the units
of the symbol length.
:SOUR:DM:PRAM:DEL 0.1
IEC/IEEE-bus

ATTENUATION

Input value of level reduction in dB with digital control
signal LEV ATT used. This function is normally used
- for TDMA frame structures - to generate a slot with
reduced level.
:SOUR:DM:PRAM:ATT 0 dB
IEC/IEEE-bus

Opens a window for setting the trigger threshold, input impedance and polarity
of the external digital modulation coder inputs, ie connector PAR DATA and
inputs DATA, BIT CLOCK and SYMBOL CLOCK.

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

LEVEL
PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 27.6 dBm

Π /4DQPSK

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-68

MODULATION
SYMBOL RAT
FILTER...
CODING...
TRIGGER MO
EXECUTE TR
TRIGGER...
CLOCK...
POWER RAMP
LOW DISTOR
EXT INPUTS

THRESHOLD
IMPEDANCE
CLOCK SLOPE
TRIGGER SLOPE

1k Ω /GND

50 Ω /GND

+1.0 V
50Ω /-2V
POS NEG
POS NEG

DIGITAL MOD - EXT INPUTS menu, SMIQ equipped with option Modulation Coder
SMIQB20 and option Data Generator SMIQB11

(EXT INPUTS...)

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TRESHOLD

Input value of high/low threshold in Volt.
:SOUR:DM:THR 1.0
IEC/IEEE-bus command

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SMIQ
IMPEDANCE

Selection of input impedance and reference voltage.
50 Ω/GND should be selected for higher clock rates.
Setting 50 Ω/-2V is suitable for sources with ECL
output. Make sure to select a suitable setting for the
high/low threshold under TRESHOLD.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:DM:INP:IMP G1K

CLOCK SLOPE

Selection of polarity of active edge of externally fed
bit clock or symbol clock.
Note:
In the internal clock mode, CLOCK SLOPE
NEG inverts the clock output signals.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:DM:CLOC:POL NORM

TRIGGER SLOPE

Selection of polarity of active trigger edge for input
TRIGIN.
:SOUR:DM:TRIG:SLOP POS
IEC/IEEE-bus

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2.11

Digital Standard PHS

Digital Standard PHS

With the options Modulation Coder (SMIQB20) and Data Generator (SMIQB11) provided, modulation
signals according to the Japanese PHS standard1 can be generated. PHS is a TDMA standard for
private and public cordless phones.
SMIQ can generate both the transmit signal of a cell station (CS) and the transmit signal of a personal
station (PS). Transmission from CS to PS is called "downlink", "uplink" being used for transmission in
the opposite direction.
Uplink and downlink are transmitted in the separate time slots of a frame using the time duplex method.
Each frame consists of 8 slots. The data contents of each slot can be defined individually by SMIQ by
means of a slot editor. SMIQ can generate a control physical slot and also a communication physical
slot. Each slot can be switched on or off. A defined intermediate level can also be set.
A burst type has to be defined to configure a slot. The following burst types can be selected:
• TCHFULL

simulation of a communication channel for a speech coder rate of 32 kbit/s,

• TCHHALF

simulation of a communication channel for a speech coder rate of 16 kbit/s,

• VOX

simulation of a communication channel in non-speech intervals with uplink
transmission only in every fourth frame,

• SYNC,

simulation of a sync channel and

• ALL_DATA

burst type for test purposes with freely programmable data contents in the selected
slot.

The following internal modulation sources are available:
• different PRBS generators with a sequence length between 2 -1 and 2 -1 and
9

23

• data lists, ie freely programmable data sequences from the data generator memory.
For generating the PHS signals, SMIQ inserts the modulation data continuously (in real time) into the
selected slots. Using a digital signal processor the data generator generates a data sequence with
modulation data and control signals for envelope control.
The data generator in SMIQ generates a data stream which is converted into IQ signals in the
modulation coder. According to the PHS standard, the modulation type is π/4 DQPSK at a symbol rate of
192 ksymbol/s and √COS filtering. Symbol rate and filtering can be changed in SMIQ.

1 Personal Handy Phone System ARIB Standard (RCR STD-28)

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2.11.1

SMIQ

Sync and Trigger Signals

The data generator generates a data sequence with modulation data, control signals for envelope
control, and synchronization signals.
When TRIGGER MODE AUTO is selected, the PHS signal generation automatically starts.
This start can also be activated by an external trigger signal (TRIGGER MODE ARMED_AUTO) which
allows a synchronous sequence for BER measurements to be carried out on receivers.
Trigger signals for synchronized sequences can be used for measuring the bit error rate of receivers. A
trigger signal can be fed via the TRIGIN input at connector PAR DATA. The active slope of a trigger
signal applied there executes a trigger event.
PHS signal generation at a frame limit is started after a trigger event. Data from data lists are inserted
into the selected slots starting from the first bit. PRBS generators start with the set initialization status.
Signal generation either starts immediately after the active slope of the trigger signal or after a settable
number of symbols (EXT TRIGGER DELAY). Retriggering (RETRIG) can be inhibited for a settable
number of symbols (EXT RETRIGGER INHIBIT).
A trigger event can be executed manually or via the IEC/IEEE bus using EXECUTE TRIGGER.
When a trigger event is executed, a trigger signal is output at the TRIGOUT 3 output of SMIQ.
SMIQ also generates the following sync signals:
• a frame clock at TRIGOUT 1 output,
• a frame or multiframe clock at TRIGOUT 2 output with settable position in the frame,
• the symbol clock and the bit clock.
A clock synthesizer on the modulation coder generates the symbol clock and the bit clock in SMIQ. All
the clock signals are synchronized to the 10-MHz reference of SMIQ. The symbol clock is available at
connector SYMBOL CLOCK and the bit clock at connector BIT CLOCK. If required, the clock
synthesizer in SMIQ can be synchronized to an external symbol or bit clock.
The clock signal is selected in the menu via CLOCK-CLOCK SOURCE EXT.
To allow for a trouble-free synchronization of the clock synthesizer first apply the external clock and set
the correct symbol rate at SMIQ. Then switch CLOCK SOURCE from INT to EXT.
Notes:

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The set symbol rate should not differ by more than 1% from the symbol rate of the
external signal.

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2.11.2

Digital Standard PHS
PN Generators as Internal Data Source

Independent PN generators (Pseudo Noise) can be selected for each slot as data source for data fields
DATA and SACCH. These PN generators provide pseudo-random bit sequences of different length or
period. That is why they are also called PRBS generators (Pseudo Random Binary Sequence).
Data sequences are sequences of maximum length which are generated by means of feedback shift
registers.
The following figure gives an example of a 9 bit generator with feedbacks after register 4 and 0 (output).

EXOR

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

DATA

The pseudo-random sequence of a PRBS generator is clearly defined by the number of registers and
the feedback. The following table describes all PRBS generators available:

Table 2-13 PRBS generators for PHS
PRBS generator

Length in bits

Feedback after

9 bit

29 -1 = 511

Register 4, 0

11 bit

211 -1 =2047

Register 2, 0

15 bit

215 -1 = 32767

Register 1, 0

16 bit

216 -1 = 65535

Register 5, 3, 2, 0

20 bit

220 -1 = 1048575

Register 3, 0

21 bit

221 -1 = 2097151

Register 2, 0

23 bit

223 -1 = 8388607

Register 5, 0

PN generators PN9,11,15,20 and PN23 are configured according to CCITT Rec. 0.151/152/153. The
output sequence is inverted for generators PN15 and PN23.
The start value of the PN generators is different in the slots and equals

start value = 1 + 14 hex × slot number
Example: PN9 generator in slot 1 with start value 15hex = 10101 binary.

EXOR

0

0

0

0

1

0

1

0

1

DATA

The resulting output sequence is 1010100000010100101011110010 etc.

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SMIQ

Lists as Internal Data Source

A freely programmable memory on the data generator serves as internal data source for the data fields
of the slots. The data are managed in so-called lists. A list editor allows to select, copy, modify and
delete data lists (DATA LIST).
The list editor is available via menu DIGITAL-MOD - SOURCE....

2.11.4

External Modulation Data

External data can (only) be applied via the SERDATA interface. A selection of SERDATA as data
source is only possible for a single data field of a slot. For further information on the characteristics of
the SERDATA interface see Annex A.
To ensure that the external data bits are assigned to specific positions in the data field of the selected
slot and that they are reproducible, the buffer of the RS-232 transmitter and receiver has to be deleted.
A triggered start has to follow.
The following setting sequence is required in the DIGITAL STD - PHS menu:
1. Carry out desired settings in menu.
2. Select data source SERDATA for the data field of the slot using SELECT SLOT - ....
3. Make connection to external data source, but do not yet start external data source.
4. Switch off digital standard using STATE - OFF.
5. Set TRIGGER MODE ARMED_AUTO.
In this state, SMIQ is ready for reception, but discards data that are read in via SERDATA.
6. Switch on digital standard with STATE ON.
7. Start external data source.
The read-in data are written into the receiving buffer. Only if this buffer is filled can SMIQ react to a
trigger event.
8. Activate trigger event. Signal generation is thus started at a frame limit. The first bit received via
SERDATA is put to the first bit position in the selected data field.

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Digital Standard PHS

2.11.5

Menu DIGITAL STANDARD - PHS

Menu DIGITAL STD - PHS provides access to settings for generating PHS signals.
Menu selection: DIGITAL STD - PHS

- 30.0 dBm
- 27.5 dBm

LEVEL

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

PEP

PHS
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

PHS
IS-95
NADC
PDC
GSM

STATE
MODULATION...
TRIGGER MODE...
EXECUTE TRIGGER
TRIGGER...
CLOCK...
...
POWER RAMP CONTROL...
SLOT ATTENUATION

Π /4DQPSK

OFF ON
2 b/sym
AUTO
INT
INT
15.0 dB

SAVE/RCL FRAME...
SELECT SLOT
DN

UP
1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

SYNC

Fig. 2-69

Menu DIGITAL STD - PHS, SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data
Generator SMIQB11

STATE

Switch on/off of Digital Standard PHS modulation. Vector Modulation or Digital
Modulation will be switched off automatically.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:PHS:STAT ON

MODULATION...

Opens a window for setting the modulation parameters.

Fig. 2-70

Menu DIGITAL STD - PHS - MODULATION..., SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder
SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11

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(MODULATION...)

SMIQ

SET TO
STANDARD

Sets the subsequent modulation parameters to the
values predefined by the standard.

MODULATION TYPE

Displays the modulation type.

SYMBOL RATE

Input value for the symbol rate. 192 ksymbol/s are
preset.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:PHS:SRAT 192.01 KHZ

FILTER

Selection of baseband filter. A selection between
Nyquist filters COS, SQRCOS and a user-defined filter
USER (cf. Section Digital Modulation) is possible.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:PHS:FILT:TYPE COS

ROLL OFF FACTOR

Input value for the roll-off factor.
IEC/IEEE-bus
SOUR:PHS:FILT:PAR 0.50

FILTER MODE

Selection of filter mode.
LOW_ACP Filter for minimum Adjacent Channel
Power.
IEC :SOUR:PHS:FILT:MODE LACP
LOW_EVM Filter for minimum vector error.
IEC :SOUR:PHS:FILT:MODE LEVM

TRIGGER MODE...

Opens a window for selecting the trigger mode.
AUTO

The PHS signals are continuously transmitted in the
activated slots.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:PHS:SEQ AUTO

RETRIG

The PHS signals are continuously transmitted in the
activated slots. A trigger event causes a restart.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:PHS:SEQ RETR

ARMED_AUTO

The PHS signal generation does not start until a trigger
event has occurred. The unit then automatically
switches over to the AUTO mode and can no longer be
triggered.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:PHS:SEQ AAUT

ARMED_RETRIG

The PHS signal generation does not start until a trigger
event has occurred. The unit then automatically
switches over to the RETRIG mode. Each new trigger
event causes a restart.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:PHS:SEQ ARET

EXECUTE
TRIGGER

Executes a trigger even to start the PHS signal generation.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :TRIG:DM:IMM

TRIGGER...

Opens a window for selecting the trigger source, for configuring the trigger
output signals and for setting the time delay of an external trigger signal.

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Digital Standard PHS

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

LEVEL
PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 27.5 dBm

PHS
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-71

TRIGGER SOURCE
STATE
MODULATION... EXT TRIGGER DELAY
TRIGGER MODE EXT RETRIGGER INHIBIT
EXECUTE TRIG
TRIGGER OUT2 DELAY
TRIGGER....
TRIGGER OUT2 PERIOD
CLOCK...
POWER RAMP C>
SLOT ATTENUA

PHS
IS-95
NADC
PDC
GSM

DN

1

INT

EXT
0 Symb
0 Symb
0 Symb
1 Frames

2

SYNC

Menu DIGITAL STD - PHS_TRIGGER..., SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder SMIQB20
and Data Generator SMIQB11

(TRIGGER...)

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TRIGGER SOURCE

Selection of trigger source.
EXT
The PHS signal generation is started by
the active slope of an external trigger
signal.
The polarity, the trigger threshold and
the input resistance of the TRIGIN input
can
be
modified
in
menu
DIGITAL MOD - EXT INPUTS.
INT
A trigger event can be executed by
EXECUTE TRIGGER .
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:PHS:TRIG:SOUR EXT

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EXT TRIGGER
DELAY

Setting the number of symbols by which an external
trigger signal is delayed before it starts the PHS
signal generation.
This is used for setting the time synchronization
between the the SMIQ and the DUT.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:PHS:TRIG:DEL 3

EXT RETRIGGER
INHIBIT

Setting the number of symbols for which a restart is
inhibited after a trigger event.
With TRIGGER MODE RETRIG selected, each new
trigger signal restarts the PHS signal generation. This
restart can be inhibited for the entered number of
symbols.
Example:
The entry of 1000 symbols causes new trigger
signals to be ignored for the duration of 1000 symbols after a trigger event
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PHS:TRIG:INH 1000

TRIGGER OUT 2
DELAY

Input value of delay of trigger signal at TRIGOUT 2
output compared with beginning of frame.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PHS:TRIG:OUTP:DEL 2

TRIGGER OUT2
PERIOD

Input value of output signal period at TRIGOUT 2
output given in frames.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PHS:TRIG:OUTP:PER 1

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Opens a window for selecting the clock source and for setting a delay.

CLOCK...

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

- 30.0 dBm
- 27.5 dBm

LEVEL
PEP

PHS
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-72

CLOCK SOURCE
STATE
MODULATION... MODE
TRIGGER MODE DELAY
EXECUTE TRIG
TRIGGER....
CLOCK...
POWER RAMP C>
SLOT ATTENUA

PHS
IS-95
NADC
PDC
GSM

DN

1

INT
SYMBOL

EXT
BIT
0.00 Symb

2

SYNC

Menu DIGITAL STD - PHS - CLOCK..., SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder SMIQB20
and Data Generator SMIQB11

(CLOCK...)

CLOCK SOURCE

Selection of clock source.
INT
SMIQ uses internally generated clock signals.
EXT

An external symbol clock or bit clock is fed in
at connectors SYMBOL CLOCK or BIT
CLOCK. The clock synthesizer on the
modulation coder is synchronized to this
clock.
The symbol rate has to be set with an
accuracy of ± 1 %.
The polarity, the trigger threshold and the
input resistance of the clock inputs can be
modified in menu DIGITAL MOD - EXT
INPUTS.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:PHS:CLOC:SOUR INT

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MODE

Selection of clock for external clock signal.
SYMBOL
The external clock has to be a symbol clock.
BIT
The external clock has to be a bit clock.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:PHS:CLOC:MODE SYMB

DELAY

Setting the delay of generated modulation signal to an
external clock.
This can be used, for example, for synchronization with a
second unit to achieve time synchronization between the
modulation signals of the two units.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:PHS:CLOC:DEL 0.5

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POWER RAMP
CONTROL...

SMIQ

Opens a window for setting the envelope control, especially for the rising and
falling ramp at the beginning and end of a slot.

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

LEVEL
MHz
PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 27.5 dBm

PHS
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-73

SET DEFAULT
STATE
RAMP TIME
MODULATION...
RAMP FUNCTION
TRIGGER MODE...
RAMP DELAY
EXECUTE TRIGGER
RISE OFFSET
TRIGGER....
FALL OFFSET
CLOCK...
POWER RAMP CONTROL...
SLOT ATTENUATION

PHS
IS-95
NADC
PDC
GSM

DN

1

2

LIN

1.0
COS
-0.1
0
0

Symb
Symb
Symb
Symb

3

SYNC

Menu DIGITAL STD - PHS - POWER RAMP CONTROL... , SMIQ equipped with
Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11

(POWER RAMP
CONTROL...)

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SET DEFAULT

Resets the subsequent parameters to the factory-set
values.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:PHS:PRAM:PRES

RAMP TIME

Input value for the rise and fall time of the envelope
at the beginning or end of a slot. The time is set in
units of symbol period.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PHS:PRAM:TIME 0.25

RAMP FUNCTION

Selection of shape of rising and falling ramp for
envelope control.
LIN
Linear ramp function.
COS
Cosine function. A more favourable
spectrum than that of the LIN function is
obtained.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PHS:PRAM:SHAP LIN

RAMP DELAY

Input value for a shift of the envelope characteristic
to the modulated signal. A positive value causes a
delay of the envelope. The values are set in the units
of the symbol length.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PHS:PRAM:DEL 0.1

RISE OFFSET

Input value for a positive or negative offset of the
rising ramp of the envelope at the beginning of a slot.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PHS:PRAM:ROFF -1

FALL OFFSET

Input value for a positive or negative offset of the
falling ramp of the envelope at the end of a slot.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PHS:PRAM:FOFF 1

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Digital Standard PHS

SLOT ATTENUATION

Input value for the level reduction in dB of all active slots whose SLOT LEVEL
was set to ATTEN. Menu SELECT SLOT allows the slots to be determined
whose level is to be reduced.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:PHS:SLOT:ATT 40 DB

SAVE/RCL FRAME...

Opens a window for saving and loading a frame configuration. Loading a
frame affects all parameters that can be set under SELECT SLOT.

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

LEVEL
MHz

PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 27.5 dBm

PHS
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-74

T R I G G E R M O D E GET PREDEFINED FRAME...
E X E C U T E T R I G RECALL FRAME...
T R I G G E R . . . . SAVE FRAME...
CLOCK...
DELETE FRAME...
POWER RAMP C>
SLOT ATTENUA

PHS
IS95
NADC
PDC
GSM

SAVE/RCL FRA
DN

1

2

SYNC

Menu DIGITAL STD - PHS - SAVE/RCL FRAME, SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder
SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11

(SAVE/RCL FRAME...) GET PREDEFINED
FRAME...

Loads a factory-set frame configuration.
DN1_TCH
Downlink Traffic Channel in slot1
UP1_TCH
Uplink Traffic Channel in slot1
DN1_SYNC
Downlink Sync Channel in slot1
IEEE :SOUR:PHS:FLIS:PRED:LOAD "DN1_TCH"

RECALL FRAME...

Loads a frame configuration saved by the user.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PHS:FLIS:LOAD "name"

SAVE FRAME...

Saves a user-defined frame configuration.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PHS:FLIS:STOR "name"

DELETE FRAME...

Deletes a frame configuration saved by the user.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PHS:FLIS:DEL "name"

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SELECT SLOT...

SMIQ

Selection of one of 8 possible slots. When selecting the slot, a window is
opened in which the data contents belonging to this slot can be defined.
4 slots are available for uplink and downlink. They are designated as UP
and DN in the display. For remote control, the slots are numbered from 1 to
8. The following assignment applies:
Slot

DN1

DN2

DN3

DN4

UP1

UP2

UP3

UP4

Slot number

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

If the cursor is placed onto a slot in the diagram, it may be switched on and off
by pressing one of the unit keys (toggle function).

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

- 30.0 dBm
- 27.5 dBm

LEVEL
MHz

PEP

PHS
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-75

PHS
IS95
NADC
PDC
GSM

SLOT
1 DN

R SS
4 2

PR
62

UW
32

BURST TY PE...
SLOT LEV EL

CS_ID
42

PS-ID
28

OFF

IDLE
34

ATTEN

CRC
16

GUARD
16

SYNC
FU LL

SET DEFA ULT
CS-ID SC RAMBLE STATE
OFF
ON
CS ID CO DE
000 H
--------- -------BURST CON TENTS------------ ---R
O H
SS
2 H
PR
1999 9999 9999 9999 H
UW
50EF 2993 H
CI
9 H
CS ID
202 0002 0001 H
PS ID
000 0001 H
IDLE
0 0000 0000 H
CRC
C I+CS_ID+PS_ID+IDL E
GUARD
0000 H
--------- --------CHANGE D ATA-------------- ---SELECT D ATA LIST...
CUR RENT: R&STDM
COPY CUR RENT DATA LIST TO...
DELETE D ATA LIST...
EDIT DAT A LIST...

Menu DIGITAL STD - PHS - SELECT SLOT, SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder
SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11

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(SELECT SLOT)

Digital Standard PHS
BURST TYPE...

Opens a window for the selection of the burst type used
to configure the selected slot.
TCH_FULL Traffic channel configuration (rate 32 kbit/s)
IEEE-bus :SOUR:PHS:SLOT2:TYPE TCHF
TCH_HALF Traffic channel configuration (rate 16 kbit/s)
IEEE-bus :SOUR:PHS:SLOT2:TYPE TCHH
VOX

VOX configuration. In slots 4 to 8 (uplink)
transmission is only in every fourth frame.
IEEE-bus :SOUR:PHS:SLOT2:TYPE VOX

SYNC

Sync burst
IEEE-bus :SOUR:PHS:SLOT2:TYPE SYNC

ALL DATA Burst type for testing with freely
programmable data contents
IEEE-bus SOUR:PHS:SLOT2:TYPE ADAT
SLOT LEVEL

SET DEFAULT

Selection of level for selected slot.
OFF

Maximum attenuation
IEEE bus :SOUR:PHS:SLOT2:LEV OFF

FULL

The level corresponds to the value indicated
on the SMIQ LEVEL display.
IEEE bus :SOUR:PHS:SLOT2:LEV FULL

ATTEN

The level is reduced by the value set under
SLOT ATTENUATION.
IEEE bus :SOUR:PHS:SLOT2:LEV ATT

Resets the subsequent parameters to the factory-set
values.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:PHS:SLOT8:PRES

CS-ID SCRAMBLE Switch on/off of CS-ID scrambling function.
STATE
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PHS:SLOT2:SCR:STAT ON

1125.5555.03

CS-ID CODE

Input value in hexadecimal form for initializing the
scramble generator.
IEEE-bus :SOUR:PHS:SLOT2:SCR:CODE #H123

ENCRYPTION
STATE

Switch on/off of encryption scrambling function. This
parameter is only available for TCH burst types.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:PHS:SLOT2:ENCR:STAT ON

SECURITY KEY

Input value in hexadecimal form for initializing the
scramble generator. This parameter is only available for
TCHburst types.
IEEE-bus :SOUR:PHS:SLOT2:ENCR:KEY #H1234

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(SELECT SLOT)

SMIQ

R

Display of data contents in the 4-bit data field "Ramp".

SS

Display of data contents in the 2-bit data field
"Start Symbol".

PR

Display of "Preamble".

UW

Input value for the "Unique Word" in hexadecimal form.
The length of the hexadecimal value depends on the slot
type (16 | 32 bit).
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:PHS:SLOT2:UWOR #H3D4C

CI

Display of the "Channel Identifier" data field in hexadecimal form.

SA

Selection of data source for SACCH. This data field is
only displayed for burst types TCH and VOX.
PN..
PRBS data according to CCITT V52 or Rec.
9
23
0.151 with periods between 2 -1 and 2 -1.
IEEE
:SOUR:PHS:SLOT3:SACCH PN9
DLIST

Data from a programmable data list.
IEEE
:SOUR:PHS:SLOT3:SACCH DLIS

SERDATA Data from data input SER DATA
IEEE
:SOUR:PHS:SLOT3:SACCH SDAT
TCH / VOX

Selection of data source for TCH data field. This data
field is only displayed for burst types TCH and VOX.
PN..

PRBS data according to CCITT V52 or Rec.
9
23
0.151 with periods between 2 -1 and 2 -1.
IEEE
:SOUR:PHS:SLOT3:TCH PN9

DLIST

Data from a programmable data list.
IEEE
:SOUR:PHS:SLOT3:TCH DLIS

SERDATA Data from data input SER DATA
IEEE
:SOUR:PHS:SLOT3:TCH SDAT
CS-ID

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Input value for the "Cell Station ID Code" field in hexadecimal form. This data field is only displayed for the
burst type SYNC.
IEEE-bus :SOUR:PHS:SLOT2:CSID #H20200020001

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Digital Standard PHS
PS-ID

Input value for the "Personal Station ID Code" field in
hexadecimal form. This data field is only displayed for the
burst type SYNC.
IEEE-bus :SOUR:PHS:SLOT2:PSID #H0000001

IDLE

Display of data contents in the "Idle" field. This field is
only displayed for the burst type SYNC.

CRC

Indication of data fields for calculating the CRC code.

GUARD

Display of data contents in the "Guard" field in hexadecimal form.

SELECT DATA
LIST...

Opens a window for selecting a stored data list or for
generating a new list.

COPY CURRENT
DATA LIST TO...

Stores the current data list under a different name.

DELETE DATA
LIST...

Deletes a data list.

EDIT DATA
LIST...

Opens a window for editing a data list bit-by-bit. The
available storage capacity and the length of the current
list is displayed in parameters FREE and LEN (see also
Section List Editor).
COPY
Copies a list range
FILL
Fills the range with filler pattern
INSERT
Inserts a list range at a different position of
the list
DELETE
Deletes a list range
EDIT/VIEW Edits or views the list

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SMIQ

Digital Standard IS-95 CDMA

With the options Modulation Coder (SMIQB20), Data Generator (SMIQB11) and option Digital Standard
CDMA (SMIQB42) provided, CDMA signals can be generated according to standard IS-951 as well as
J-STD-008.
SMIQ can simulate both the transmit signal of a base station (forward link) and the transmit signal of a
mobile station (reverse link). The forward link signal consists of up to 64 code channels. A reverse link
signal can be generated in the full-rate or half-rate mode.
Simple bit patterns or pseudo random bit sequences (PRBS) can be selected as modulation data for
forward link. Every code channel has a different PRBS. Modulation data are not subject to channel
coding (convolution coding, interleaving).
The following figure shows the schematic of forward link signal generation.

PN I

PN Q

Walsh 0

0000...

+

Baseband
FIR Filter

+
+

Walsh 1
Pattern
PRBS

Σ

+
+

+

Channel Power Setting
QPSK Mapping

I

Baseband
FIR Filter
Q

Walsh k

Pattern
PRBS
19200 bps

Fig. 2-76

+

+
+

1.2288 Mcps

Forward link signal generation

At a chip rate of 1.2288 Mcps, the modulation data rate for forward link is 19200 bp/s for all channels.
The modulation type is QPSK. For baseband filtering, a FIR filter with equalizer is preset according to
IS-95 (FILTER TYPE IS-95 EQUAL). Other filters can be set as well. The chip rate is preset to
1.2288 Mcps according to IS-95 but can be freely selected.

1

TIA/EIA/IS-95, Mobile Station-Base Station Compatibility Standard for Dual-Mode Wideband Spread Spectrum Cellular
Systems

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To generate a reverse link signal, two different operating modes are available. The following figure
shows the schematic of reverse link signal generation without channel coding.

Baseband
FIR Filter

PN I
List

64 fach
Orthogonal
Modulator

Pattern

I

+

PRBS

Delay
1/2 Chip

+

307200 bps

Q

28800 bps
PN Q 1.2288 Mcps
Fig. 2-77

Reverse link signal generation without channel coding

Simple bit patterns, PRBS and freely programmable data sequences in a data list are available as
modulation data. At a chip rate of 1.2288 MHz, the modulation data rate of the reverse link is
28800 bps/s. The modulation type is offset-QPSK. A FIR filter is preset as baseband filter without
equalizer according to IS-95 (FILTER TYPE IS-95).
The second reverse link mode also comprises channel coding. With this reverse link coded mode, both
an access channel (4800 bps) and a traffic channel can be generated with all the data rates between
1200 bps and max. 14400 bps complying with IS-95 (Rate Set 1 and 2). The following figure gives an
example of signal generation for the traffic channel with 9600 bps and shows the associated frame
structure.
Add
FQ Indicator,
Encoder Tail

List

PRBS

Convolutional
Encoder

8600 bps

9600 bps

Baseband
FIR Filter

PN I

Block
Interleaver

+

28800 bps

I

+

64 fach
Orthogonal
Modulator

307200 bps

Delay
1/2 Chip

Q

PN Q 1.2288 Mcps

Fig. 2-78

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Traffic channel 9600 in "Reverse Link Coded" mode

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DATA
9600 bps
Frame

Fig. 2-79

172 Bit

SMIQ

FQI TAIL
12

8

Frame structure of traffic channel 9600 in "Reverse Link Coded" mode

PRBS of different lengths and a list of freely programmable data sequences are available as modulation
data. In the reverse link coded mode, MIQ generates a test signal for BER and FER easurements at a
base station receiver. A special ervice mode is required for the DUT since the long code is set to 0 in
the SMIQ test signal.
To facilitate operation, the following tables show the frequency channels according to regulations IS-95
and J-STD-008. The tables are also available on the SMIQ display via the HELP function for IS-95 menu
selection.

Table 2-14 CDMA: channel numbers and their frequencies
IS-95

channel number

generator frequency /MHz

Mobile station

1 ≤ N ≤ 777
1013 ≤ N ≤ 1023
1 ≤ N ≤ 777
1013 ≤ N ≤ 1023

0.03N + 825.0
0.03(N-1023)+825.0
0.03N + 870.0
0.03(N-1023)+870.0

Base station

J-STD-008

channel number

generator frequency/MHz

Mobile station
Base station

1 ≤ N ≤ 1199
1 ≤ N ≤ 1199

0.050N + 1850.000
0.050N + 1930.000

Table 2-15 Preferred CDMA-frequency channels according to J-STD-008
channel number
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
200
225
250
275
325
350
375
425
450
475
500
525
550
575

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generator-frequency/MHz
mobile station
1851.25
1852.50
1853.75
1855.00
1856.25
1857.50
1858.75
1860.00
1861.25
1862.50
1863.75
1866.25
1867.50
1868.75
1871.25
1872.50
1873.75
1875.00
1876.25
1877.50
1878.75

base station
1931.25
1932.50
1933.75
1935.00
1936.25
1937.50
1938.75
1940.00
1941.25
1942.50
1943.75
1946.25
1947.50
1948.75
1951.25
1952.50
1953.75
1955.00
1956.25
1957.50
1958.75

channel number
600
625
650
675
725
750
775
825
850
875
925
950
975
1000
1025
1050
1075
1100
1125
1150
1175

2.132

generator-frequency/MHz
mobile station
1880.00
1881.25
1882.50
1883.75
1886.25
1887.50
1888.75
1891.25
1892.50
1893.75
1896.25
1897.50
1898.75
1900.00
1901.25
1902.50
1903.75
1905.00
1906.25
1907.50
1908.75

base station
1960.00
1961.25
1962.50
1963.75
1966.25
1967.50
1968.75
1971.25
1972.50
1973.75
1976.25
1977.50
1978.75
1980.00
1981.25
1982.50
1983.75
1985.00
1986.25
1997.50
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2.12.1

Digital Standard IS-95 CDMA
Sync and Trigger Signals

A CDMA sequence with a length of 98304 chips is calculated for the generation of forward link CDMA
signals and stored in the memory of the data generator (option SMIQB11). This chip sequence can be
run repetitively (TRIGGER MODE AUTO). During reverse link signal generation with channel coding, the
modulation data are continuously processed in real time.
Trigger signals can be used for synchronized measurements on receivers.
A trigger signal can be fed via the TRIGIN input at connector PAR DATA. The chip sequence either
starts immediately after the active slope of the trigger signal or after a settable number of chips
(TRIGGER DELAY). Retriggering (RETRIG) can be inhibited for a settable number of chips (TRIGGER
INHIBIT).
A trigger event can be executed manually or via the IEC/IEEE bus using EXECUTE TRIGGER. When a
trigger event is executed, a trigger signal is output at the TRIGOUT 3 output of SMIQ.
SMIQ also generates the following sync signals:
• a 20-ms frame clock (traffic channel frame clock)
• a 80/3-ms clock (short sequence rollover)
• a 80-ms clock (super frame clock))
• a 2-s clock (even second clock)
• a PCG clock in reverse link at half rate, 1/4 rate and 1/8 rate
SMIQ can output two of the four signals via pins TRIGOUT 1 and 2 of connector PAR DATA.
Even second clock
Period: 2 sec.

80 ms
Superframe

Short Code
Period
80/3 ms

Short Sequence
Roll Over

20 ms
Paging Frame,
Traffic Frame

t=0
Short Code I_PN=15 *'0'

Fig. 2-80

CDMA sync signals

A clock synthesizer on the modulation coder generates the chip clock and a multifold chip clock in the
SMIQ. All the clock signals are synchronized to the 10-MHz reference of the SMIQ. The chip clock is
available at connector SYMBOL CLOCK and the multifold chip clock at connector BIT CLOCK. If
required, the clock synthesizer in the SMIQ can be synchronized to an external chip clock which is fed in
at connector SYMBOL CLOCK.
The clock signal is selected in the menu via CLOCK-CLOCK SOURCE EXT.
To allow for a trouble-free synchronization of the clock synthesizer first apply the external clock and set
the correct symbol rate at SMIQ. Then switch CLOCK SOURCE from INT to EXT.
Note:

The set symbol rate should not differ by more than 1% from the symbol rate of the external
signal.

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2.12.2

SMIQ

PRBS Data Source in Forward Link

A PN generator is used as PRBS data source for forward link modes. This PN generator provides a
17
pseudo random bit sequence with a period of 2 -1. The PRBS data sequence is a so-called sequence
of maximum length that is generated by means of a feedback shift register. The following schematic
shows the PN generator with feedback to registers 3 and 0 (output). The data of the start value are
entered into the register.
EXOR

1

1

1

0

0

1

1

16

15

14

3

2

1

0

DATA

The start value of the PN generator is 1100 0100 1110 0011 1
The bit sequence after the start thus is:
...
...
...

1100
0011
0111
1110

0100
1111
1111
0100

1110
0000
1011
0001

0011
0111
1111
0011

1111
1110
1100
1110

0001
0011
0001
0010

1111
1001
0010
0100

1110...
1100...
0000...
0110..........

The generated bits are assigned to the modulation data of the different forward link modes as follows:
Mode FWD_LINK_18
The PN bits are assigned to the different code channels as follows:
Modulation data bit 0:
1100 0100 1110 0011 1111 0001 1111 1110
↑
↑
c31, ch30, .........................ch0
Modulation data bit 1:
0011 1111 0000 0111 1110 0011 1001 1100
↑
↑
ch31, ch30, ........................ch0
etc.

...
...
...
...

The data bits of the unused code channels c18 to c31 and those of the deactivated code channels
are discarded, ie not used.
Modus FWD_LINK_64
The PN bits are assigned to the different code channels as follows:
Modulation data bit 0:
11000100111000111111000111111110 00111111000001111110001110011100
↑
↑ ↑
↑
c31, ch30, ..................ch0,ch63, ch62, ................ch32
Modulation data bit 1:
01111111101111111100000100100000.11100100000100111110001001000110
↑
↑ ↑
↑
c31, ch30, ..................ch0,ch63, ch62, ................ch32
etc.

...
...
...
...

The data bits of the deactivated code channels are discarded, ie not used.

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2.12.3

Digital Standard IS-95 CDMA
PN Generators as Internal Data Source for Reverse Link

Different PN (Pseudo Noise) generators can be selected as data source for modulation data in the two
reverse link modes. These PN generators provide pseudo random bit sequences of different lengths or
periods which is why they are also called PRBS generators (Pseudo Random Binary Sequence).
The data sequences are so-called sequences of maximum lengths that are generated by means of
feedback shift registers.
The following schematic shows the 9 bit generator with feedback to registers 4 and 0 (output).
EXOR

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

DATA

The pseudo random sequence of a PRBS generator is determined by the number of registers and the
feedback. The following table describes all available PRBS generators:

Table 2-16 PN generators for IS-95 reverse link
PRBS generator

Length in bits

Feedback to

Start value

9 bits

29 -1 = 511

Register 4, 0

1100 0100 1

11 bits

211 -1 =2047

Register 2, 0

1100 0100 111

15 bits

215 -1 = 32767

Register 1, 0

1100 0100 1110 001

16 bits

216 -1 = 65535

Register 5, 3, 2, 0

1100 0100 1110 0011

20 bits

220 -1 = 1048575

Register 3, 0

1100 0100 1110 0011 1111

21 bits

221 -1 = 2097151

Register 2, 0

1100 0100 1110 0011 1111 0

23 bits

223 -1 = 8388607

Register 5, 0

1100 0100 1110 0011 1111 000

PN generators PN9,11,15,20 and PN23 are designed according to CCITT Rec. 0.151/152/153. The
output sequence is inverted for generators PN15 and PN23.

Example: PN9 generator in slot 1 with start value 110001001 (binary)
EXOR

1

0

0

1

0

0

0

1

1

DATA

The resulting output sequence is 110001001100010001000 etc.

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2.12.4

SMIQ

Menu IS-95 CDMA Standard - Forward Link Signal

Menu DIGITAL STD - IS-95 provides access to settings for IS-95 CDMA signal generation. The
following figure shows the menu for generating the forward link signal (transmit signal of base station) in
the FWD_LINK_18 mode. The menus for generating reverse link signals are described in the following
section. Parameters that are identical for both modes are explained in the menu for forward link.
Menu selection:

FREQ

DIGITAL STD - IS-95- MODE - FWD_LINK_18

100. 000 000 0

LEVEL
MHz
PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 13.9
. dBm

IS95
PHS
FREQUENCY
IS-95
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

OFF

S TA TE
M OD E. ..
S ET D EF A UL T
M OD UL AT I ON .. .
T RI GG ER MO DE .. .
E XE CU TE TR IG GE R
T RI GG ER . .. .
C LO CK .. .
T OT AL P O WE R
A DJ US T T OT AL P O WE R
S AV E/ RC L M AP PI N G. ..
C HA NN EL NO . W A LS H C OD E
0 (P I LO T)
0
1
32
2
1
3
9
4
10
5
11
6
12
7
17
8
25
9
33
10
34
11
35
12
36
13
37
14
38
15
39
16
40
17
41

Fig. 2-81

STATE

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ON

FWD_LINK_18
QPSK IS-95
AUTO
INT
INT
0.00 dB

P OW ER [ d B] D AT A
- 7. 0
00 00
- 13 . 0
P RB S
-7 . 3
P RB S
- 10 . 3
P RB S
- 10 . 3
P RB S
- 10 . 3
P RB S
- 10 . 3
P RB S
- 10 . 3
P RB S
- 10 . 3
P RB S
- 10 . 3
P RB S
- 10 . 3
P RB S
- 10 . 3
P RB S
- 10 . 3
P RB S
- 10 . 3
P RB S
- 10 . 3
P RB S
- 10 . 3
P RB S
- 10 . 3
P RB S
- 10 . 3
P RB S

S TA T E
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
O FF
O FF
O FF
O FF
O FF
O FF
O FF
O FF
O FF

Menu DIGITAL STD - IS-95 - MODE - FWD_LINK_18, equipped with options
modulation coder SMIQB20, data generator SMIQB11 and SMIQB42
Switch on/off of modulation Digital Standard IS-95 CDMA. Vector modulation
and digital modulation will be switched off automatically.
IEC/IEEE-bus command SOUR:IS95:STAT ON

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MODE...

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Digital Standard IS-95 CDMA
Selection between the different modes for generating a forward link signal or
reverse link signals. The REV_LINK modes will be described in the following
sections.
FWD_LINK_18

Activates the generation of a forward link signal with
up to 18 code channels (channel No. 0 to 17).
The Walsh code (WALSH CODE) and the source for
modulation data (DATA) can be determined
individually for each channel.
Each channel can be switched on/off (STATE).
The relative power (POWER) of channels 0 (pilot), 1
and 2 can be freely determined in range -30 dB to
0 dB.
The power setting of channel 3 also determines the
power setting of channels 4 to 17. This means that
channels 3 to 17 all have the same power provided
when the channels are switched on.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:IS95:MODE FLIN18

FWD_LINK_64

Activates the generation of a forward link signal with
up to 64 code channels.
Walsh codes 0 to 63 (WALSH CODE) are assigned
to the channels.
The source for modulation data (DATA) can be
determined
individually
for
each
channel.
Each channel can be switched on/off (STATE).
The relative power (POWER) of the pilot channel
(Walsh 0) can be freely determined in range -30 dB to
0 dB.
The power setting of channel 1 also determines the
power setting of channels 2 to 63. This means that
channels 1 to 63 all have the same power provided
when the channels are switched on.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:IS95:MODE FLIN64

REV_LINK

Activates the generation of a reverse link signal
without channel coding. A selection between the fullrate and half-rate mode (RATE) is possible.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:IS95:MODE RLIN

REV_LINK_CODED

Activates the generation of a reverse link signal with
channel coding. A selection between the access
channel and traffic channel with different rates is
possible.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:IS95:MODE RLCO

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SMIQ

Provides the default setting for the channel configuration of the forward link
modes.

SET DEFAULT

For FWD_LINK_18:
- channels 0 to 8 are switched on
- the power of the pilot channel (channel 0) makes out 20% of the total power
(-7 dB).
- channel 1 is set as sync channel by WALSH CODE 32
- channel 2 is set as paging channel
- the remaining 7 channels are configured as traffic channels
The power setting was selected according to the "Base Station Test Model"
of TIA standard IS-97.
For FWD_LINK_64:
- all 64 channels are switched on
- the power of the pilot channel makes out 20% of the total power (-7 dB).
- the remaining 80% of the transmit power is distributed equally on the
remaining 63 channels.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:IS95:PRES

MODULATION...

Fig. 2-82

Menu DIGITAL STD - IS-95 - MODULATION..., equipped with options modulation coder
SMIQB20, data generator SMIQB11 and SMIQB42

(MODULATION...)

(MODULATION...)

1125.5555.03

Opens a window for setting the modulation parameters.

MODULATION TYPE

Indicates the modulation type.

CHIP RATE

Setting value of chip clock frequency.
Preset to 1.2288 Mcps.
IEEE-bus command :SOUR:IS95:CRAT 1.2 MHZ

FWD LINK FILTER...

Opens a window for selecting the baseband filters
for the forward link. A selection between the FIR
filters defined in IS-95, the Nyquist filters COS and
SQRCOS or a user-defined filter USER (cf. Section
Digital Modulation) is possible. A FIR filter is preset
with equalizer according to IS-95.
IEEE command :SOUR:IS95:FILT:FTYP EIS95

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REV LINK FILTER...

Opens a window for selecting the baseband filter for
the reverse link. A selection between the FIR filters
defined in IS-95, the Nyquist filters COS and
SQRCOS or a user-defined filter USER (cf. Section
Digital Modulation) is possible. A FIR filter is preset
according to IS-95.
IEEE command :SOUR:IS95:FILT:RTYP IS95

ROLL OFF FACTOR

Setting value of roll-off factor.
The setting is only possible provided that a COS or
SQRCOS filter is selected under FILTER.
IEEE-bus command :SOUR:IS95:FILT:PAR 0.22

FILTER MODE

Selection of filter mode.
LOW_ACP Filter for minimum Adjacent Channel
Power.
IEEE SOUR:IS95:FILT:MODE LACP
LOW_EVM

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Filter for minimum vector error.
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TRIGGER MODE...

SMIQ

Opens a window for selecting the CDMA sequence.
AUTO

The calculated CDMA chip sequence is cyclically
repeated.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:IS95:SEQ AUTO

RETRIG

The CDMA chip sequence is continuously repeated. A
trigger event causes a restart from frame 1.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:IS95:SEQ RETR

ARMED_AUTO

The CDMA chip sequence cannot be started from frame
1 until a trigger event has occurred. The unit then
automatically switches over to the AUTO mode and can
no longer be triggered.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:IS95:SEQ AAUT

ARMED_RETRIG

The CDMA chip sequence cannot be started from frame
1 until a trigger event has occurred. each new trigger
event causes a restart.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:IS95:SEQ ARET

EXECUTE TRIGGER

Executes a trigger event to start the CDMA chip sequence.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :TRIG:DM:IMM

TRIGGER...

Opens a window for selecting the trigger source, for configuring the trigger
output signals and for setting the time delay of an external trigger signal.

FREQ

100. 000 000 0

LEVEL
MHz

PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 13.9
. dBm

IS95
PHS
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
IS-95
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-83

1125.5555.03

INT
EXT
TRIGGER SOURCE
STATE
EXT
TRIGGER
DELAY
0 Symb
MODE
0 Symb
S E T D E F A U L T EXT RETRIGGER INHIBIT
MODULATION...
EVEN SECOND
T R I G G E R M O D E TRIGGER OUT1
SHORT SEQ ROLLOVER
E X E C U T E T R I G TRIGGER OUT2
POS NEG
T R I G G E R . . . . TRIGGER OUT1 POL
TRIGGER OUT2 POL
POS NEG
CLOCK...
TRIGGER OUT1 DELAY
0
0
T O T A L P O W E R TRIGGER OUT2 DELAY
ADJUST TO TO

Menu DIGITAL STD - IS-95 - TRIGGER..., equipped with options modulation coder
SMIQB20, data generator SMIQB11 and SMIQB42

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TRIGGER SOURCE

Selection of trigger source.
EXT

The CDMA chip sequence is started
from frame 1 by means of the active
slope of an external trigger signal.
The polarity, the trigger threshold and
the input resistance of the TRIGIN input
can be modified in menu DIGITAL
MOD - EXT INPUTS.

INT

A trigger event is manually executed by
EXECUTE TRIGGER.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:IS95:TRIG:SOUR EXT
EXT TRIGGER
DELAY

Setting the number of chips (symbols) by which an
external trigger signal is delayed before it starts the
CDMA chip sequence.
This is used for setting the time synchroneity
between the DUT and other units.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:IS95:TRIG:DEL 3

EXT RETRIGGER
INHIBIT

Setting the number of chips for which a restart is
inhibited after a trigger event.
With TRIGGER MODE RETRIG selected, each new
trigger signal restarts the CDMA chip sequence. This
restart can be inhibited for the entered number of
chips (symbols).
Example:
The entry of 98000 symbols, for example, causes
new trigger signals to be ignored for the duration of
98000 chips after a trigger event.
IEC/IEEE-bus

TRIGGER OUT 1/2

Selection of signals for outputs TRIGOUT 1 and
TRIGOUT 2 of connector PARDATA.
All the times indicated are valid for a chip rate of
1.2288 Mcps.
TRAFFIC FRAME
SHORT SEQ
ROLLOVER

1125.5555.03

:SOUR:IS95:TRIG:INH 16000

20-ms frame clock
IEC :SOUR:IS95:OUTP1 TFR
80/3-ms clock
IEC :SOUR:IS95:OUTP1 SSR

SUPER FRAME

80-ms clock
IEC :SOUR:IS95:OUTP1 SFR

EVEN SECOND

2-s clock
IEC :SOUR:IS95:OUTP1 ESEC

PCG

power control group rate
IEC :SOUR:IS95:OUTP1 GATE

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SMIQ

TRIGGER OUT 1/2 POL Selection of signal polarity at outputs TRIGOUT 1
and TRIGOUT 2 of the PARDATA connector.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:IS95:OUTP1:POL NORM
TRIGGER OUT 1/2
DELAY

Setting the number of chips by which the selected
trigger signal is delayed.
IEC/IEEE-bus

CLOCK...

FREQ

:SOUR:IS95:OUTP1:DEL –50

Opens a window for selecting the clock source.
The CDMA chip clock in SMIQ corresponds to the symbol clock of the
modulation. Therefore, the terms symbol clock and chip clock
are
synonymous.

100. 000 000 0

LEVEL
MHz

PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 13.9
. dBm

IS95
PHS
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
IS-95
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-84

(CLOCK...)

CLOCK MODE
STATE
CLOCK SOURCE
MODE
S E T D E F ADELAY
ULT
MODULATION...
TRIGGER MODE
EXECUTE TRIGGER>
TRIGGER....
CLOCK...

CHIP CHIPX4 CHIPX8 CHIPX16
INT
EXT
0.35 Symb

TOTAL POWER
ADJUST TOTA

Menu DIGITAL STD - IS-95 - CLOCK..., equipped with options modulation coder
SMIQB20, data generator SMIQB11 and SMIQB42
CLOCK MODE

Selection of the type of external clock signal.
CHIP

Chip clock

CHIPXn

Four-, eight- or sixteen-fold chip clock
(n=4, 8 or 16).
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:IS95:CLOC:MODE CHIP

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CLOCK SOURCE

Selection of clock source.
INT

SMIQ uses internally generated clock
signals.

EXT

An external chip clock is fed in at connector SYMBOL CLOCK. Multifolds of the
chip clock are fed in at connector BIT
CLOCK
.
The clock synthesizer on the modulation
coder is synchronized to this clock.
Parameter CHIP RATE has to be set with
an accuracy of ± 1 %.
The polarity, the trigger threshold and the
input resistance of the SYMBOL CLOCK
input can be modified in menu DIGITAL
MOD - EXT INPUTS.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:IS95:CLOC:SOUR INT

DELAY

Setting the delay of generated modulation signal to
an external clock.
This can be used, for example, for synchronization
with a second unit to achieve time synchroneity
between the modulation signals of the two units.
The displayed setting resolution of 1/100 symbol is
only attained for symbol-clock frequencies below
100 kHz.
The resolution is reduced with increasing frequency.
At a chip rate of 1.2288 Mcps, the resolution equals
the chip duration × 0.1.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:IS95:CLOC:DEL 0.5

TOTAL POWER

Display of the total power of all active code channels. The TOTAL POWER is
calculated when the modulation is active (STATE = ON). It is the sum of the
channel power of all active channels. If the value is not equal 0 dB then all active
channel power were internally adjusted so that the total power equals 0 dB (the
power relation between single code channels is not affected!) This is nessessary
to keep the setted output power (LEVEL) constant. In addition to this average
power (LEVEL) the peak envelope power (PEP) is also indicated in the header of
the display. The value for PEP is calculated based on a worst case. The actual
peak powers are mostly smaller.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:IS95:POW?

ADJUST
TOTAL POWER

Changes the power of every code channel switched on. After this adjustment
the total power is 0 dB. The power relation between single active code
channels is not affected.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:IS95:POW:ADJ

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SMIQ

Saves/calls up the set channel configuration.
This setting is only possible in the forward link mode.

SAVE/RCL
MAPPING...

For FWD_LINK_18, the following is saved for each channel number:
- selected WALSH CODE
- set POWER
- type of modulation data (DATA) and
- switch-on state.
For FWD_LINK_64, the following is saved for each channel number:
- set POWER
- modulation data (DATA) and
- switch-on state.
The channel configuration of the two forward-link modes is stored and loaded
at the same time.

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

LEVEL
MHz

PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 13.9
. dBm

IS95
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-85

(SAVE/RCL
MAPPING...)

1125.5555.03

PHS
IS-95

GET PREDEFINED MAPPING...
MODE
RECALL MAPPING...
SET DEFAULT
MODULATION... SAVE MAPPING...
TRIGGER MODE DELETE MAPPING...
EXECUTE TRIGGER>
TRIGGER....
CLOCK...
TOTAL POWER
ADJUST TOTAL
SAVE/RCL MAP

Menu DIGITAL STD - IS-95 - SAVE/RCL MAPPING..., equipped with options
modulation coder SMIQB20, data generator SMIQB11 and SMIQB42
GET PREDEFINED
MAPPING...

Loads a factory-set channel configuration.
PILOT
A pilot signal is generated only.
09CHAN
A signal with 9-code channels is
generated according to the Base Station
Test Model (IS95).
18CHAN
A signal with 18-code channels is
generated.
IEEE-bus :SOUR:IS95:MAPP:SEL:PRED "pilot"

RECALL MAPPING...

Loads a stored channel configuration.
IEEE-bus :SOUR:IS95:MAPP:LOAD "name"

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MAPPING...)

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SAVE MAPPING...

Stores the channel configuration. For remote control,
a name with 7 characters at max. can be used.
IIEEE-bus :SOUR:IS95:MAPP:STOR "name"

DELETE MAPPING...

Deletes a stored channel configuration.
IEEE bus :SOUR:IS95:MAPP:DEL "name"

CHANNEL NO

Display of channel number.
This menu column is only displayed in the forward link mode.

WALSH CODE

Setting the Walsh code.
This menu column is only displayed in the forward link mode.
For FWD_LINK_18
- the Walsh code can be set individually for each channel.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:IS95:CHAN1:WALS 32
For FWD_LINK_64
- the Walsh code cannot be set. In this mode, the Walsh code corresponds to
the channel number. All the 64 code channels are displayed.

POWER

Setting the power of channel.
This menu column is only displayed in the forward link mode.
POWER indicates the average power of the code channel relative to the
power indicated in LEVEL display (code domain power).
For FWD_LINK_18
- the power of channels 0, 1, 2 is set individually.
- the other channels have the same power. The power for all the channels is
set in channel 3.
For FWD_LINK_64
- the power of the pilot channel is set individually.
- the other channels have the same power. The power for all the channels is
set in channel 1.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:IS95:CHAN1:POW -10 DB

DATA

Setting the modulation data for the selected code channel.
This menu column is only displayed in the forward link mode.
The data rate for all forward link channels corresponds to the chip rate/64, ie
19200 bps at a chip rate of 1.2288 Mcps
0000
Continuous sequence of zeros
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:IS95:CHAN1:DATA ZERO

STATE

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1111

Continuous sequence of ones
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:IS95:CHAN1:DATA ONE

1010

Alternating sequence of zeros and ones
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:IS95:CHAN1:DATA ALT

PRBS

Pseudo random data, different in every code channel
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:IS95:CHAN1:DATA PRBS

Switch on/off of assigned code channel.
This menu column is only displayed in the forward link mode.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:IS95:CHAN1:STAT ON

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SMIQ

Menu IS-95 CDMA Standard - Reverse Link Signal without
Channel Coding

Menu DIGITAL STD - IS-95 provides access to settings for IS-95 CDMA signal generation. The
following figure shows the menu for generating the reverse link signal (transmit signal of mobile station)
without signal coding. The previous section showed the menu for generating the forward link signals as
well as the parameters that are identical for both modes.
Menu selection:

DIGITAL STD - IS-95- MODE - REV_LINK

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

LEVEL
MHz
PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 23.3 dBm

IS95
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-86

PHS
IS95
NADC
PDC
GSM

STATE
MODE...
SET DEFA ULT
MODULATIO N...
TRIGGER MODE...
EXECUTE TRIGGER
TRIGGER.. .
CLOCK...

OFF
ON
REV_LINK
QPSK IS-95
AUTO
INT
INT

RATE
FULL_RATE
HAL F_RATE
BURST RA NDOMIZER
OFF
ON
DATA
0000
--------- --------CHANGE D ATA-------------- ---SELECT D ATA LIST...
CURRENT: R&STDM
COPY CUR RENT DATA LIST TO...
DELETE D ATA LIST...
EDIT DAT A LIST...

Menu DIGITAL STD - IS-95 - MODE - REV_LINK

STATE to CLOCK

see section "Menu IS-95 CDMA-Standard- Forward Link Signal"

RATE

Selection of full-rate or half-rate transmission of modulation data. This
selection is only possible in the reverse link mode.
In the half-rate mode, only 8 of 16 power control groups of a frame are
transmitted ("power gating").
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:IS95:RATE HALF

BURST
RANDOMIZER

Switch on/off of burst randomizer. This selection is only possible during halfrate transmission in the reverse link mode.
OFF
Every second power control group is transmitted.
ON
A random algorithm determines which eight of the 16 power
control groups of a frame will be transmitted.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:IS95:RAND ON

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DATA

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Selection of modulation data for the reverse link signal. The data rate
corresponds to the chip rate x3/128, ie 28800 bps at 1.2288 Mcps.
0000
Continuous sequence of zeros
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:IS95:DATA ZERO
1111

Continuous sequence of ones
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:IS95:DATA ONE

1010

Alternating zeros and ones
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:IS95:DATA ALT

PRBS

PRBS data.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:IS95:DATA PRBS
Data from a programmable data list.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:IS95:DATA DLIS

DLIST

SELECT DATA LIST... Opens a window for selecting a stored data list or for generating a new list
(only with Reverse Link or Reverse Link Coded modes).
COPY CURRENT
DATA LIST TO...

Stores the current data list under a different name (only with Reverse Link or
Reverse Link Coded modes).

DELETE DATA LIST... Deletes a data list (only with Reverse Link or Reverse Link Coded modes).

EDIT DATA LIST...

1125.5555.03

Opens a window for editing a data list bit-by-bit. The available storage capacity
and the length of the current list is displayed in parameters FREE and LEN
(see also Section List Editor). Only with Reverse Link or Reverse Link Coded
modes.
COPY
Copies a list range
FILL
Fills the range with filler pattern
INSERT
Inserts a list range at a different position of the list
DELETE
Deletes a list range
EDIT/VIEW Edits or views the list

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SMIQ

Menu IS-95 CDMA Standard - Reverse Link Signal with
Channel Coding

Menu DIGITAL STD - IS-95 provides access to settings for generating IS-95 CDMA signals. The
following figure shows the menu for generating a reverse link signals with channel coding. The section
on the menu for forward link signal generation shows the parameters that are identical for both modes.
Menu selection:

DIGITAL STD - IS-95- MODE - REV_LINK_CODED

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

LEVEL
MHz
PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 23.3 dBm

IS95
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-87

PHS
IS95
NADC
PDC
GSM

STATE
MODE...
SET DEFA ULT
MODULATIO N...
TRIGGER MODE...
EXECUTE TRIGGER
TRIGGER.. .
CLOCK...

QPSK IS-95
AUTO
INT
INT

CHANNEL TYPE/RATE
TRAFFIC 1440 0
DATA
CU RRENT: PN9
ADD FRAM E QUAL INDICATOR
OFF
ON
CONVOLUTI ONAL ENCODER
OFF
ON
BLOCK INTERLEAVER
OFF
ON
ERASURE BIT
0 1
--------- --------CHANGE D ATA-------------- ---SELECT D ATA LIST...
CURRENT: R&STDM
COPY CUR RENT DATA LIST TO...
DELETE D ATA LIST...
EDIT DAT A LIST...

Menu DIGITAL STD - IS-95 - MODE - REV_LINK_CODED

Parameter STATE to CLOCK...

1125.5555.03

OFF
ON
REV_LINK

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CHANNEL
TYPE/RATE

Selects the type of channel and the associated data rate. This selection is only
possible in the reverse link mode. The selection also determines the structure
of the channel coding and the number of data bits to be inserted into each
frame.
TRAFFIC 14400
Traffic channel with 14400 bps. 267 bits are inserted into
each frame
TRAFFIC 7200
Traffic channel with 7200 bps. 125 bits are inserted into
each frame
TRAFFIC 3600
Traffic channel with 3600 bps. 55 bits are inserted into
each frame
TRAFFIC 1800
Traffic channel with 1800 bps. 21 bits are inserted into
each frame
ACCESS 4800
Access channel with 4800 bps. 88 bits are inserted into
each frame
TRAFFIC 9600
Traffic channel with 9600 bps. 172 bits are inserted into
each frame
TRAFFIC 4800
Traffic channel with 4800 bps. 80 bits are inserted into
each frame
TRAFFIC 2400
Traffic channel with 2400 bps. 40 bits are inserted into
each frame
TRAFFIC 1200
Traffic channel with 1200 bps. 16 bits are inserted into
each frame
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:IS95:RLC:CTYP TRAF7200
:SOUR:IS95:RLC:CTYP ACC4800

DATA SOURCE

Selects the modulation data for the reverse link signal with channel coding. The
data are continuously inserted into the data field of the corresponding frame.
PN..
DLIST

9

23

PRBS data to CCITT with period length between 2 -1 and 2 -1.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:IS95:RLC:DATA PN1
Data from a previously programmed and stored data list.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:IS95:RLC:DATA DLISt

ADD FRAME QUAL
INDICATOR

Switches the frame quality indicator (CRC calculation) on or off. With OFF
selected, only zeros are sent instead of CRC bits.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:IS95:RLC:FQIN ON

CONVOLUTIONAL
ENCODER

Switches the convolutional encoder on or off. With OFF selected, the data rate
is attained by repeating the symbol.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:IS95:RLC:CENC ON

BLOCK
INTERLEAVER

Switches the interleaver function on or off.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:IS95:RLC:BINT ON

ERASURE BIT

Selects 1 or 0 for the erasure bit.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:IS95:RLC:EBIT 0

Parameter SELECT DATA LIST... to EDIT DATA LIST... see section "Menu IS-95 CDMA Standard Forward Link Signal"

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SMIQ

Digital Standard W-CDMA (NTT DoCoMo/ARIB 0.0)

With the options Modulation Coder (SMIQB20), Data Generator (SMIQB11) and option Digital Standard
W-CDMA (SMIQB43) provided, W-CDMA signals can be generated according to the Japanese
experimental system NTT DoCoMo or the ARIB 0.0 standard1.
SMIQ can simulate both the transmit signal of a base station (Downlink), and the transmit signal of a
mobile station (Uplink) with up to 15 code channels.
Different physical channel types such as Perch, Common Control or Dedicated Physical Channel can be
selected. For this purpose, SMIQ generates modulation data with the frame structure specified in the
standard (framed data). Data fields with pilot symbols, TPC symbols (Traffic Power Control) or LMS
symbols (Long Code Mask) are automatically generated. Freely programmable data lists or pseudorandom bit sequences (PRBS) can be used for the modulation symbols in the DATA fields. These
modulation data are not subjected to any channel coding (convolution coding, interleaving). The user
can, however, store channel-coded modulation data in a data list to generate a logic channel, eg a
Dedicated Traffic Channel.
The following figure shows the schematic of forward link signal generation.

Fig. 2-88

Downlink DPCH signal generation for a code channel

The Perch Channel, DPCH (Dedicated Physical Channel) and CCPCH (Common Control Physical
Channel) are available as channel types in the downlink. The data rate for modulation data (framed
data) of the DPCH can be selected (32, 64, to 1024 ksymbol/s). The type of modulation is QPSK, but OQPSK can also be set. A root cosine filter with roll-off factor 0.22 is preset for baseband filtering. Other
filters can also be set (MODULATION FILTER). The chip rate is preset to 4.096 Mcps but can be
modified within wide limits.
Two modes (LINK DIRECTION/MULTIPLEX) are available to generate an uplink signal. A mobile station
transmitter of the Japanese W-CDMA experimental system is simulated in the UP mode. The frame
structure of data corresponds to that of the downlink. DPCH and CCPCH are available as channel
types.

1

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A mobile station transmitter in line with the ARIB standard is simulated in the UP_IQ_MULT mode.
Separate channel types and data sources for I and Q are available in the multiplex mode.

Fig. 2-89

Uplink signal generation with IQ multiplex and several code channels

According to ARIB, DPDCH (Dedicated Physical Data Channel) and DCPCH (Dedicated Control
Physical Channel) are available as channel types in the uplink. The data rate for modulation data
(framed data) of the DPDCH can be selected (16, 32, 64, to 1024 ksymbol/s).
The modulation data are not calculated in real time in SMIQ. On the user request, a W-CDMA chip
sequence is calculated (STATE = ON) and then stored in the data memory of the data generator (option
SMIQ B11). The sequence length is settable (SEQUENCE LENGTH [FRAMES]), the maximum possible
length depends on the memory capacity of the data generator.
A special multicode mode is available (MULTICODE) for LINK DIRECTION/MULTIPLEX DOWN and
UP modes. The data fields Pilot and TPC have the same settings and are spread with the same
spreading codes of the MASTER CHANNEL.

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2.13.1

SMIQ

Sync and Trigger Signals

A chip sequence is calculated for the generation of W-CDMA signals and stored in the memory of the
data generator (option SMIQB11). This chip sequence can be run repetitively (TRIGGER MODE
AUTO).
Trigger signals can be used for synchronized measurements on receivers (TRIGGER MODE RETRIG,
ARMED_AUTO or ARMED_RETRIG).
A trigger signal can be fed via the TRIGIN input at connector PAR DATA of SMIQ. The chip sequence
either starts immediately after the active slope of the trigger signal or after a settable number of chips
(EXT TRIGGER DELAY). Retriggering (RETRIG) can be inhibited for a settable number of chips (EXT
RETRIGGER INHIBIT).
A trigger event can be executed manually or via the IEC/IEEE bus using EXECUTE TRIGGER.
When a trigger event is executed, a trigger signal is output at the TRIGOUT 3 output of SMIQ.
SMIQ generates the following sync signals:
• a 0.625 ms slot clock
• a 10 ms radio frame clock
• a marker signal for identifying the periodic repetition of the generated chip sequence
SMIQ can output two of the three signals via pins TRIGOUT 1 and 2 of connector PAR DATA.
A clock synthesizer on the modulation coder generates the chip clock in the SMIQ. All the clock signals
are synchronized to the 10-MHz reference of the SMIQ. The chip clock is available at connector
SYMBOL CLOCK. If required, the clock synthesizer in the SMIQ can be synchronized to an external
chip clock which is fed in at connector SYMBOL CLOCK.
To allow for a trouble-free synchronization of the clock synthesizer first apply the external clock and set
the correct chip rate at SMIQ (MODULATION - CHIPRATE VARIATION). Then switch CLOCK
SOURCE from INT to EXT.
Note:

The set symbol rate should not differ by more than 1% from the symbol rate of the external
signal.

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Digital Standard W-CDMA (NTT DoCoMo/ARIB 0.0)
PN Generators as Internal Data Source

Different PN (Pseudo Noise) generators can be selected as data source for DATA fields. These PN
generators provide pseudo random bit sequences of different lengths or periods which is why they are
also called PRBS generators (Pseudo Random Binary Sequence).
The data sequences are so-called sequences of maximum lengths that are generated by means of
feedback shift registers.
The following schematic shows the 9 bit generator with feedback to registers 4 and 0 (output).

EXOR

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

DATA

The pseudo random sequence of a PRBS generator is determined by the number of registers and the
feedback. The following table describes all available PRBS generators:
Table 2-17

PN generators for W-CDMA

PRBS generator

Length in bits

Feedback to

Start value (*)

9 bits

29 -1 = 511

Register 4, 0

Channel 0: 0000 0100 1
Channel 1: 1000 0100 1
Channel 2: 0100 0100 1
Channel 3: 1100 0100 1
...
Channel 15: 1111 0100 1

11 bits

211 -1 =2047

Register 2, 0

Channel 0: 0000 0100 100
...
Channel 15: 1111 0100 100

15 bits

215 -1 = 32767

Register 1, 0

Channel 0: 0000 0100 1000 000
...
Channel 15: 1111 0100 1000 000

16 bits

216 -1 = 65535

Register 5, 3, 2, 0

Channel 0: 0000 0100 1000 0000
...
Channel 15: 1111 0100 1000 0000

*) the 5th start value bit of channels in Q phase is 1 (for example: channel 3: 1100 1100 1...)

PN generators PN9,11 and PN15 are designed according to CCITT Rec. 0.151/152/153. The output
sequence is inverted for generator PN15.
Example: PN9 generator in channel 3 with start value 110001001 (binary)
EXOR

1

0

0

1

0

0

0

1

1

DATA

The resulting output sequence is 110001001100010001000 etc.

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2.13.3

SMIQ

Lists as an Internal Data Source

A freely programmable memory can be used as a data source for DATA or TPC fields. The data are
managed in lists. A list editor enables the data lists (DATA LIST) to be selected, copied, modified and
erased. The list editor can be accessed via the menu DIGITAL MOD SOURCE...

2.13.4

Menu W-CDMA Standard - Downlink and Uplink Signals without IQ
Multiplex

Menu DIGITAL STD - W-CDMA provides access to settings for W-CDMA signal generation.
The figure below shows an example of the menu for generating the downlink signal (transmit signal of
the base station) in the 8CHAN mode. The menus for generating uplink signals without IQ multiplex
have nearly the same structure. A menu for generating uplink signals with IQ multiplex is shown in the
next section. Parameters that are identical for all modes are explained in this section.
Menu selection:

DIGITAL STD - WCDMA - MODE - 8CHAN, -LINK DIRECTION/MULTIPLEX DOWN

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

LEVEL
MHz
PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 14.9
. dBm

WCDMA
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-90

PHS
IS-95
WCDMA
NADC
PDC
GSM
DECT

S TA TE
OFF ON
M OD E
4C HA N 8C HA N 15 CH A N
S ET D EF A UL T
C HI P RA T E
4. 09 6 Mc ps
L IN K DI R EC TI ON / MU LT I PL EX
DO WN
M OD UL AT I ON .. .
Q PS K
T RI GG ER MO DE .. .
R ET RI G
E XE CU TE TR IG GE R
T RI GG ER . .. .
I NT
C LO CK .. .
I N T E XT
T OT AL P O WE R
0 .0 d B
A DJ US T T OT AL P O WE R
S AV E/ RE C AL L SE T TI NG S .. .
CO MI N G SO ON
M UL TI CO D E. ..
O FF
S EQ UE NC E L EN GT H ( FR A ME S)
1
_ __ __ __ _ _S YM B R AT E SP RE AD P OW ER _ __ __ __ _ __ __ _ __
C HN O T Y PE [k s /s ]
C OD E
[ dB ]
D AT A
S TA TE
0 P E RC H
16
0
-9 .0
PN 15
ON
1 D P CH
32
10
-9 .0
PN 1 5
ON
2 D P CH
32
11
-9 .0
PN 1 5
ON
3 D P CH
32
12
-9 .0
PN 1 5
ON
4 D P CH
32
13
-9 .0
PN 1 5
ON
5 D P CH
32
14
-9 .0
PN 1 5
ON
6 D P CH
32
15
-9 .0
PN 1 5
ON
7 D P CH
32
16
-9 .0
PN 1 5
ON

Menu DIGITAL STD - WCDMA - MODE - 8CHAN, LINK DIRECTION/MULTIPLEX - DOWN,
equipped with options modulation coder SMIQB20, data generator SMIQB11 and SMIQB43

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STATE

Switch on/off of modulation Digital Standard W-CDMA. Vector modulation and
digital modulation will be switched off automatically.
STATE = ON starts the calculation of a chip sequence based on the current
settings. The lenght of the chip sequence and therefore the duration of
calculation are determined by parameter SEQUENCE LENGTH.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:WCDM:STAT ON

MODE...

Opens a window for selecting from the different modes to determine the
number of code channels.
The physical channel type (TYPE), the symbol rate, some spreading parameters (SPREAD CODE) and the source for modulation data (DATA) can be
separately defined for each channel. Each channel can be switched on or off
(STATE).

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4CHAN

Activates the generation of a signal with up to 4 code
channels (channel No. 0 to 3).
The relative power (POWER) of the channels can be
freely determined in range -30 dB to 0 dB.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:WCDM:MODE CHAN4

8CHAN

Activates the generation of a signal with up to 8 code
channels (channel No. 0 to 7).
The relative power (POWER) of channel 0 can be freely
determined in range -30 dB to 0 dB. The power setting of
channel 1 also determines the power setting of channels
2 to 7. This means that channels 1 to 7 all have the same
power provided when the channels are switched on.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:WCDM:MODE CHAN8

15CHAN

Activates the generation of a signal with up to 15 code
channels (channel No. 0 to 14).
The relative power of channels cannot be freely defined
since all activated code channels have the same power.
The relative power is displayed (POWER).
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:WCDM:MODE CHAN15

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SET DEFAULT

SMIQ

Provides the default setting for W-CDMA.
For LINK DIRECTION/MULTIPLEX DOWN
- in mode 8, channel 0 is a Perch channel, it is switched on and its symbol
rate is 16 ksymbol/s
- all other channels are also switched on (STATE ON), channel type (TYPE)
is DPCH, symbol rate is 32 ksymbol/s
- the channels have the same relative power (POWER)
- the data are pseudo random (PN15), except for Perch channel, a data offset
of three times the channel number (3 • CHNO) is set.
For LINK DIRECTION/MULTIPLEX UP
- only channel 0 is switched on, channel type is DPCH, symbol rate is
32 ksymbol/s
- the data are pseudo random (PN15), no data offset is set.
For LINK DIRECTION/MULTIPLEX UP_IQ_MULT
- all channels are switched on except I-channel 0 in mode 8
- Q-channel 0 is configured as DPCCH, all the other channels are configured
as DPDCH with a symbol rate of 16 ksymbol/s
- all channels have the same relative power (POWER)
- the data are pseudo random (PN15), no data offset is set.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:WCDM:PRES

CHIP RATE

Selection between 4.096 Mcps and 8.192 Mcps. Selecting 8.192 Mcps
depends on the hardware configuration of the unit and is not offered yet.
Selecting CHIP RATE has an effect on the generation of spreading codes and
thus on the calculated chip sequence.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR: WCDM:CRAT R4M

LINK DIRECTION/
MULTIPLEX

Opens a window for selecting the type of transmit signal from the different
modes.

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DOWN

Activates the generation of a downlink signal. In this
mode, the transmit signal of a base station can be
generated in line with the Japanese ARIB standard or
according to NTTDoCoMo specifications for an
experimental system.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:WCDM:LINK DOWN

UP

Activates the generation of an uplink signal. In this mode,
the transmit signal of a mobile station can be generated
in line with the NTTDoCoMo specifications for an
experimental system.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:WCDM:LINK UP

UP_IQ_MULT

Activates the generation of an uplink signal with a
multiplex mode for the I and Q channel. Separate
channel types and data sources are available for I and
Q. In this mode, the transmit signal of a mobile station
can be generated in line with the Japanese ARIB
standard.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:WCDMA:LINK UPM

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Opens a window for setting the modulation parameters.

MODULATION...
Menu selection:

DIGITAL STD - WCDMA - MODULATION...

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

LEVEL
MHz

PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 14.9
. dBm

WCDMA
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-91

PHS
IS-95
WCDMA
NADC
PDC
GSM
DECT

MODULATION TYPE...
STATE
CHIP RATE VARIATION
MODE
SET DEFAULT
FILTER...
CHIP RATE
LINK DIRECT
M O D U L A T I O N . . .FILTER MODE
TRIGGER MODE
E X E C U T E T R I G GLOW
E R > DISTORTION MODE
TRIGGER....
CLOCK
TOTAL POWER

QPSK 2b/sym
4.096 Mcps
WCDMA 0.22
LOW_ACP

LOW_EVM
OFF

ON

Menu DIGITAL STD - WCDMA - MODULATION..., equipped with options modulation coder
SMIQB20, data generator SMIQB11 and SMIQB43

(MODULATION...)

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MODULATION TYPE

Selection between the types of modulation QPSK
and offset QPSK.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:WCDM:FORM QPSK

CHIP RATE
VARIATION

Setting value for the chip clock frequency. The value
for CHIPRATE from the main menu is preset. CHIP
RATE VARIATION modifies the output clock and the
modulation bandwidth as well as the output
synchronization signals. It has no effect on the
calculated chip sequence.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:WCDM:CRAT:VAR 4096001

FILTER...

Opens a window for selecting the baseband filter.
Selection can be made between a filter optimized for
W-CDMA, the standard Nyquist filters COS and
SQRCOS or a user-defined filter USER (cf. Section
Digital Modulation) is possible. The optimized root
cosine filter WCDMA 0.22 is preset. Its roll-off factor
is fixed to 0.22.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:WCDM:FILT:TYPE WCDM

ROLL OFF FACTOR

Setting value of roll-off factor.
The setting is only possible provided that a COS or
SQRCOS filter is selected under FILTER.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:WCDM:FILT:PAR 0.22

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FILTER MODE

SMIQ

Selection of filter mode.
LOW_ACP Filter for minimum Adjacent Channel
Power.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:WCDM:FILT:MODE LACP
LOW_EVM Filter for minimum vector error.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:WCDM:FILT:MODE LEVM

LOW DISTORTION
MODE

TRIGGER MODE

Switch on/off of low-distortion mode.
After switch-on, the level of the IQ baseband signals
is reduced by 3 dB. In some cases, this might reduce
undesired intermodulation products. OFF is normally
the more favourable setting.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:WCDM:LDIS:STAT OFF

Opens a window for selecting the W-CDMA sequence.
AUTO

The calculated W-CDMA chip sequence is cyclically
repeated.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:WCDM:SEQ AUTO

RETRIG

The W-CDMA chip sequence is continuously repeated. A trigger event causes a restart from frame 1.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:WCDM:SEQ RETR

ARMED_AUTO

The W-CDMA chip sequence cannot be started from
frame 1 until a trigger event has occurred. The unit
then automatically switches over to the AUTO mode
and can no longer be triggered.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:WCDM:SEQ AAUT

ARMED_RETRIG

The W-CDMA chip sequence cannot be started from
frame 1 until a trigger event has occurred. each new
trigger event causes a restart.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:WCDM:SEQ ARET

EXECUTE TRIGGER

Executes a trigger event to start the W-CDMA chip sequence.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :TRIG:DM:IMM

TRIGGER...

Opens a window for selecting the trigger source, for configuring the trigger
output signals and for setting the time delay of an external trigger signal.

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Menu selection:

DIGITAL STD - WCDMA - TRIGGER...

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

LEVEL
MHz

PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 14.9
. dBm
.9

WCDMA
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-92

PHS
IS-95
WCDMA
NADC
PDC
GSM
DECT

STATE
MODE
SET DEFAULT
CHIP RATE
LINK DIRECT
MODULATION
TRIGGER MODE
EXECUTE TRIG
TRIGGER....
CLOCK
TOTAL POWER

TRIGGER SOURCE
EXT TRIGGER DELAY
EXT RETRIGGER INHIBIT
TRIGGER
TRIGGER
TRIGGER
TRIGGER
TRIGGER
TRIGGER

OUT1
OUT2
OUT1
OUT2
OUT1
OUT2

INT

EXT
0 Chip
0 Chip

RADIO FRAME
CHIP SEQUENCE PERIOD
POL
POS NEG
POL
POS NEG
DELAY
0 Chip
DELAY
0 Chip

Menu DIGITAL STD - WCDMA - TRIGGER..., equipped with options modulation coder
SMIQB20, data generator SMIQB11 and SMIQB43

TRIGGER...

TRIGGER SOURCE

Selection of trigger source.
EXT

The W-CDMA chip sequence is started
from frame 1 by means of the active
slope of an external trigger signal.
The polarity, the trigger threshold and
the input resistance of the TRIGIN input
can be modified in menu
DIGITAL MOD - EXT INPUTS.

INT

A trigger event is manually executed by
EXECUTE TRIGGER.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:WCDM:TRIG:SOUR EXT

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EXT TRIGGER
DELAY

Setting the number of chips by which an external
trigger signal is delayed before it starts the W-CDMA
chip sequence.
This is used for setting the time synchroneity
between the DUT and other units.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:WCDM:TRIG:DEL 3

EXT RETRIGGER
INHIBIT

Setting the number of chips for which a restart is
inhibited after a trigger event.
With TRIGGER MODE RETRIG selected, each new
trigger signal restarts the W-CDMA chip sequence.
This restart can be inhibited for the entered number
of chips.
Example:
The entry of 82000 chips, for example, causes new
trigger signals to be ignored for the duration of
82000 chips after a trigger event.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:WCDM:TRIG:INH 82000

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(TRIGGER...)

TRIGGER OUT 1/2

SMIQ

Selection of signals for outputs TRIGOUT 1 and
TRIGOUT 2 of connector PARDATA.
The time specifications are valid only if the frequency
of the internal clock generation is not modified with
the parameter CHIP RATE VARIATION.
SLOT
0.625 ms time slot clock
IEC/IEEE-bus:
:SOUR:WCDM:TRIG:OUTP1 SLOT
RADIO FRAME

10 ms frame clock
IEC/IEEE-bus:
:SOUR:WCDM:TRIG:OUTP1 RFR

CHIP SEQUENCE Marker signal for identifying the
PERIOD
periodic repetition of the generated chip sequence
IEC/IEEE-bus:
:SOUR:WCDM:TRIG:OUTP1 CSP
TRIGGER OUT 1/2 POL Selection of signal polarity at outputs TRIGOUT 1
and TRIGOUT 2 of the PARDATA connector.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:WCDM:OUTP2:POL POS
TRIGGER OUT 1/2
DELAY

CLOCK...

Setting the number of chips by which the selected
trigger signal is delayed.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:WCDM:OUTP2:DEL 0

Enables the selection of the clock source of the chip clock.
INT

SMIQ uses internally generated clock signals.

EXT

A chip clock should externally be applied to connector SYMBOL
CLOCK. Parameter CHIP RATE should be correctly set with a
precision of ± 1 %.
The polarity, the trigger threshold and the input resistance of the
SYMBOL CLOCK input can be modified in menu
DIGITAL MOD - EXT INPUTS.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:WCDM:CLOC:SOUR INT
TOTAL POWER

Display of the total power of all active code channels. The TOTAL POWER is
calculated when the modulation is active (STATE = ON). It is the sum of the
channel power of all active channels. If the value is not equal 0 dB then all active
channel power were internally adjusted so that the total power equals 0 dB (the
power relation between single code channels is not affected!) This is nessessary
to keep the setted output power (LEVEL) constant. In addition to this average
power (LEVEL) the peak envelope power (PEP) is also indicated in the header of
the display. The value for PEP is calculated based on a worst case. The actual
peak powers are mostly smaller.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:WCDM:POW?

ADJUST
TOTAL POWER

Changes the power values of all activated code channels. After this
adjustment the total power is 0 dB. The power relation between single active
code channels is not affected.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:WCDM:POW:ADJ

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Menu selection:

DIGITAL STD - WCDMA - MULTICODE...

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

LEVEL
MHz
PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 14.9
. dBm

WCDMA
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-93

PHS
IS-95
WCDMA
NADC
PDC
GSM
DECT

STATE
CHIP RATE
L I N K D I R E C T MASTER CHANNEL
MODULATION
TRIGGER MODE
EXECUTE TRIG
T R I G G E R . . . . MULTICODE OF CHANNELS
CLOCK
TOTAL POWER
ADJUST TOTAL
SAVE RECALL
MULTICODE..

OFF

ON
1

01234567
XXXXXXX

Menu DIGITAL STD - WCDMA - MULTICODE..., equipped with options modulation coder
SMIQB20, data generator SMIQB11 and SMIQB43

MULTICODE...

Opens a window for selecting multicode settings. The multicode mode cannot
be activated in the LINK DIRECTION/MULTIPLEX UP-IQ_MULT mode. In the
multicode mode, the data fields Pilot and TPC have the same settings and are
spread with the same spread codes of the MASTER CHANNEL for all
selected code channels.
STATE

Switch on/off the multicode mode.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:WCDM:MULT:STAT ON

MASTER CHANNEL Selection of the master channel. This channel defines
spread code and contents for data fields Pilot and TPC
in all multicode channels. The selection also causes
that parameters LONG CODE INIT, LONG CODE
OFFSET, SYMBOL RATE and DATA OFFSET of the
selected multicode channels are set to the same
values as the master channel.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:WCDM:MULT:MAST 1
MULTICODE
OF CHANNELS

Selection of the channels for multicode transmission.
The selected channels are marked with an X.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:WCDM:MULT:CHAN #H1E

SEQUENCE LENGTH
[FRAMES]

Defines the length of the calculated chip sequence in number of frames.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:WCDM:SLEN 4

CHNO

Column title for the display of the number of the channel for which the settings
of the corresponding line are valid. The other columns can be selected with
"=>" and "<=".

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SMIQ

TYPE

Opens a window for selecting the channel type.
PERCH
Perch 1-channel with Pilot, DATA and LMS data field. Selection is
possible with LINK DIRECTION - DOWN.
CCPCH
Common Control Physical Channel with Pilot and DATA field.
Selection is possible with LINK DIRECTION - DOWN and UP.
DPCH
Dedicated Control Physical Channel with Pilot, TPC and DATA
field. Selection is possible with LINK DIRECTION - DOWN and UP.
ALLD
All data channel type only with DATA field. Selection is possible
with LINK DIRECTION - DOWN and UP.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:WCDM:CHAN4:DPCH

SYMBOL RATE

Opens a window for selecting the symbol rate. The admissible selection
depends on the channel type selected (TYPE). The possible values are
represented in the following table:
TYPE

SYMBOL RATE
kS/s
16
64
32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024
16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024
16
16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024

PERCH
CCPCH
DPCH
DPDCH
DPCCH
ALLD

IEC/IEEE-bus command
Menu selection:

:SOUR:WCDM:CHAN4:SRAT D64

DIGITAL STD - WCDMA - SPREAD CODE

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

LEVEL
MHz
PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 14.9 dBm

WCDMA
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-94

PHS
IS-95
WCDMA
NADC
PDC
GSM
DECT

CLOCK
TOTAL
ADJUST TOTAL
SAVE/RECALL
MULTICODE..
SEQUENCE LE
___________
CHNO TYPE
0
PERCH
1
DPCH
2
DPCH

SPREADING OF CHANNEL
SHORT CODE
LONG CODE INIT
LONG CODE OFFSET

1
10
00001
H
0 Chip

Menu DIGITAL STD - WCDMA - SPREAD CODE; equipped with options modulation coder
SMIQB20, data generator SMIQB11 and SMIQB43

SPREAD CODE

1125.5555.03

Opens a window for the spread code settings. The first line of the window
indicates the code channel for which the settings are done (SPREADING OF
CHANNEL NO).

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(SPREAD CODE)

SHORT CODE

Entry value for the short code index. The upper limit
depends on parameters CHIP RATE, SYMBOL RATE
as well as on the channel type.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:WCDM:CHAN4:SCOD 12

LONG CODE INIT

Entry value for initializing the long code generator in
hexadecimal notation.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR: WCDM:CHAN4:LCOD #HFFF

LONG CODE OFFSET Entry value for a time shift of the long code with
respect to the data symbols in units of chip duration.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:WCDM:CHAN4:LCOD:OFFS 1
LMS SHORT CODE

Entry value for the short code index used for
spreading the long code mask symbols (LMS) of the
Perch channel.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:WCDM:CHAN4:SCOD:LMS #HFF

Input value for channel power.

POWER

POWER indicates the average power of the code channel relative to the
power indicated in LEVEL display (code domain power).
For MODE - 4CHAN
- the power of channels 0, 1, 2 and 3 is set separately.
For MODE - 8CHAN
- the power of channel 0 is set separately.
- the other channels have the same power. The power for all the channels is
set, for instant, in channel 1.
For MODE - 15CHAN
- Since all channels have the same power, they cannot be set. POWER is
only a display parameter in this case.
When this value is modified, the value of TOTAL POWER is automatically adapted.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:WCDM:CHAN4:POW -3
Menu selection:

DIGITAL STD - WCDMA - DATA

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

LEVEL
MHz

PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 14.9
. dBm

WCDMA
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-95

PHS
IS-95
WCDMA
NADC
PDC
GSM
DECT

CLOCK
TOTAL
ADJUST TOTAL
SAVE/RECALL
MULTICODE..
SEQUENCE LE
___________
CHNO TYPE
0
PERCH
1
DPCH
2
DPCH

DATA CONFIGURATION OF CHANNEL
DATA
DATA OFFSET
TPC

1
PN15
3 Symb
ALT

Menu DIGITAL STD - WCDMA - DATA; equipped with options modulation coder SMIQB20,
data generator SMIQB11 and SMIQB43

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DATA...

SMIQ

Opens a window for selecting data sources and setting a data offset. The first
line of the window indicates the code channel for which the settings are done
(DATA CONFIGURATION OF CHANNEL NO).
DATA

Selection of the data source for the DATA field of the
selected channel type. The data from the selected
data source are permanently continued from slot to
slot in the data field.
PN..

PRBS data to CCITT with period lengths
between 29-1 and 216-1.

DLIST

Data from a list previously programmed
and stored. Programming is performed in
the menu
DIGITAL MOD - SOURCE - EDIT DATA LIST
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:WCDM:CHAN4:DATA PN9
DATA OFFSET

Entry value for a data offset in units of symbol
duration. The admissible range is as large as the
length of a radio frame. The entry of a data offset
shifts in time the modulation data with respect to the
spread code.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:WCDM:CHAN4:DATA:OFFS 3

TPC

Selection of the data source for the TPC field in
channel types DPCH and DPCCh.
0

0 data are continuously generated

1

1 data are continuously generated

ALT

The TPC field is alternately assigned with
1 or 0 from slot to slot.
(The first slot contains 1 data).

DLIST

Data from a list previously programmed
and stored. Programming is performed in
the menu DIGITAL MOD - SOURCE EDIT DATA LIST
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:WCDM:CHAN4:TPC ZERO
STATE

1125.5555.03

Switch on/off of assigned code channel.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:WCDM:CHAN4:STAT ON

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2.13.5

Menu W-CDMA Standard - Uplink Signals with IQ Multiplex

The settings for generating W-CDMA signals can be accessed via the menu DIGITAL STD - W-CDMA.
The figure below shows the menu for generating the uplink signal with multiplex mode for the I and Q
channel in the 8CHAN mode. The previous section shows the menu for generating the up and downlink
signals without IQ multiplex as well as the parameters which are identical for all modes.
Selection: DIGITAL STD - WCDMA- MODE -8CHAN, -LINK DIRECTION/MULTIPLEX - UP_IQ_MULT

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

LEVEL
MHz
PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 14.9
. dBm

WCDMA
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-96

PHS
IS-95
WCDMA
NADC
PDC
GSM
DECT

S TA TE
OFF ON
M OD E
4C HA N 8C HA N 15 CH A N
S ET D EF A UL T
C HI P RA T E
4. 09 6 Mc ps
L IN K DI R EC TI ON / MU LT I PL EX
UP _ IQ _M UL T
M OD UL AT I ON .. .
Q PS K
T RI GG ER MO DE .. .
R ET RI G
E XE CU TE TR IG GE R
T RI GG ER . .. .
I NT
C LO CK .. .
I N T E XT
T OT AL P O WE R
0 .0 d B
A DJ US T T OT AL P O WE R
S AV E/ RE C AL L SE T TI NG S .. .
CO MI N G SO ON
M UL TI CO D E. ..
O FF
S EQ UE NC E L EN GT H ( FR A ME S)
1
_ __ __ __ _ _S YM B R AT E SP RE AD P OW ER _ __ __ __ _ __ __ _ __
C HN O T Y PE [k s /s ]
C OD E
[ dB ]
D AT A
S TA TE
0 I D P DC H
16
1
-1 1. 8 PN 15
OF F
0 Q D P CC H
16
0
- 11 .8 P N1 5
ON
1 I D PD CH
16
8
- 11 .8 P N1 5
ON
1 Q D PD CH
16
8
- 11 .8 P N1 5
ON
2 I D PD CH
16
9
- 11 .8 P N1 5
ON
2 Q D PD CH
16
9
- 11 .8 P N1 5
ON
3 I D PD CH
16
10
- 11 .8 P N1 5
ON
3 Q D PD CH
16
10
- 11 .8 P N1 5
ON
4I D PD CH
16
11
- 11 .8 P N1 5
ON
4 Q D PD CH
16
11
- 11 .8 P N1 5
ON
. ..
7 I D PD CH
16
14
- 11 .8 P N1 5
ON
7 Q D PD CH
16
14
- 11 .8 P N1 5
ON

Menu DIGITAL STD - WCDMA - MODE - 8CHAN, -LINK DIRECTION/MULTIPLEX UP_IQ_MULT, equipped with options modulation coder SMIQB20, data generator
SMIQB11 and SMIQB43

Parameters STATE to SEQUENCE LENGTH see section " Menu W-CDMA Standard -Downlink and
Uplink Signals without IQ Multiplex"

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CHNO

Column title for the display of channel numbers.
I
Line for the parameters of the I channel
Q
Line for the parameters of the Q channel

TYPE

Opens a window for selecting the channel type. The channel type can be
separately set for the I and Q channel.
DPDCH
Dedicated Physical Data Channel with data field DATA
DPCCH
Dedicated Physical Control Channel with data field Pilot and TPC
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:WCDM:CHAN4:I:TYPE DPCC

SYMBOL RATE

Opens a window for selecting the symbol rate. The admissible selection
depends on the channel type selected (TYPE). Possible values for DPDCH
are 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512 and 1024 ksymbol/s ( ksymbols per second).
The DPDCH type has a fixed symbol rate of 16 ksymbol/s.
The symbol rate can be separately set for the I and Q channel.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:WCDM:CHAN4:I:SRAT D16

SPREAD CODE

Opens a window for the spread code settings. The first line of the window
indicates the code channel for which the settings are done (SPREADING OF
CHANNEL NO).
The long code settings are valid in common for the I and Q channel. For the
short code of I and Q separate settings are possible within a channel number
line.
SHORT CODE

Entry value for the short code index.
The upper limit depends on parameters CHIP RATE,
SYMBOL RATE.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:WCDM:CHAN4:I:SCOD 9

LONG CODE INIT

Entry value for initializing the long code generator in
hexadecimal notation.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:WCDM:CHAN4:I:LCOD #H1

LONG CODE OFFSET Entry value for a time shift of the long code with
respect to the data symbols in units of chip duration.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:WCDM:CHAN4:I:LCOD:OFFS 5

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POWER

Digital Standard W-CDMA (NTT DoCoMo/ARIB 0.0)
Input value for channel power
POWER indicates the average power of the I or Q code channel component in
relation to the power indicated in the LEVEL display (Code Domain Power).
The setting values for the I and Q code channels having the same channel
number should always be identical.
For MODE - 4CHAN
- the power of channels 0, 1, 2 and 3 is set separately.
For MODE - 8CHAN
- the power of channel 0 is set separately.
- the other channels have the same power. The power for all the channels is
set, for instant, in channel 1.
For MODE - 15CHAN
- Since all channels have the same power, they cannot be set. POWER is
only a display parameter in this case.
When this value is modified, the value of TOTAL POWER is automatically
adapted if STATE = ON.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:WCDM:CHAN4:I:POW -6

DATA...

Opens a window for selecting data sources and setting a data offset. The first
line of the window indicates the code channel for which the settings are done
(DATA CONFIGURATION OF CHANNEL NO).
The data source, the data offset and TPC can be separately set for the I and
Q channel.
DATA

Selection of the data source for the DATA field of a
DPDCH channel.
PN..

PRBS data to CCITT with period lengths
9
16
between 2 -1 and 2 -1.

DLIST

Data from a list previously programmed
and stored. Programming is performed in
the menu DIGITAL MOD - SOURCE EDIT DATA LIST
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:WCDM:CHAN4:I:DATA PN15
DATA OFFSET

1125.5555.03

Entry value for a data offset in units of symbol
duration. The admissible range is as large as the
length of a radio frame. The entry of a data offset
shifts in time the modulation data with respect to the
spread code.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:WCDM:CHAN4:I:DATA:OFFS 2

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(DATA...)

SMIQ

Selection of the data source for the TPC field of a
DPDCH channel.

TPC

0

0 data are continuously generated

1

1 data are continuously generated

ALT

The TPC field is alternately assigned with
1 or 0 from slot to slot.
(The first slot contains 1 data).

DLIST

Data from a list previously programmed
and stored. Programming is performed in
the menu DIGITAL MOD - SOURCE EDIT DATA LIST
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:WCDM:CHAN4:I:TPC ZERO
STATE

Activation or deactivation of the I or Q component of the assigned code
channel. The I or Q component of channels with common power-up should
always have the same state ON or OFF.
IEC/IEEE-bus command

1125.5555.03

:SOUR:WCDM:CHAN4:I:STAT ON

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Digital Standard 3GPP W-CDMA (FDD)

Digital Standard 3GPP W-CDMA (FDD)

The SMIQ can generate 3GPP W-CDMA signals provided that the SMIQ is equipped with the following
options: Modulation Coder (SMIQB20), Data Generator (SMIQB11) and Digital Standard 3GPP W-CDMA
(SMIQB45). Section 2.14.1 gives an overview of this mobile transmission method. Section 2.14.2
describes the associated operating functions. Section 2.14.3 provides in-depth information about the
generation of 3GPP W-CDMA signals.
Chapter 2.15 describes all enhanced functions for digital standard 3GPP W-CDMA (option SMIQB48).

2.14.1

Description of Mobile Radio Transmission Method 3GPP W-CDMA

W-CDMA (wideband CDMA) designates a group of mobile radio transmission methods which differ in
rd
numerous details. The SMIQ provides a version developed by the 3 GPP standard organization ("3
Generation Partnership Project").
This version can be regarded as an amalgamation of the IMT-2000 proposals by
• Association of Radio Industries and Businesses (ARIB)
• The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI)
and is thus also the successor of versions to 3GPP 2.0.0, 2.1.0, 3.1.1,3.2.0 and 3.4.0 implemented in
former firmware versions.
The current version (SIMQ firmware version 5.70 or higher) supports W-CDMA according to 3GPP in
version 4.1.0 (FDD mode). It is compatible with "Release 1999".
References:
[1]
[2]
[3]

3GPP TS 25.211 Version 4.1.0 Physical channels and mapping of transport channels onto physical
channels (FDD)
3GPP TS 25.213 Version 4.1.0 Spreading and modulation (FDD)
3GPP TS 25.141 Version 4.1.0 Base station conformance testing (FDD)

The SMIQ simulates W-CDMA 3GPP at the physical channel layer. The following description is
therefore limited to this layer.

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Table 2-18 Parameters of W-CDMA system
Chip rate

3.84 Mcps

Channel types

Downlink :
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Primary Common Pilot Channel (P-CPICH)
Secondary Common Pilot Channel (S-CPICH)
Primary Sync Channel (P-SCH)
Secondary Sync Channel (S-SCH)
Primary Common Control Phys. Channel (P-CCPCH)
Secondary Common Control Phys. Channel (S-CCPCH)
Page Indication Channel (PICH)
Acquisition Indication Channel (AICH)
Access Preamble Acquisition Indication Channel (AP-AICH)
Phys. Downlink Shared Channel (PDSCH)
Dedicated Physical Control Channel (DL-DPCCH)
Dedicated Phys. Channel (DPCH)

Uplink :
•
•
•
•

Phys. Random Access Channel (PRACH)
Phys. Common Packet Channel (PCPCH)
Dedicated Physical Control Channel (DPCCH)
Dedicated Physical Data Channel (DPDCH)

Symbol rates

7.5 ksps, 15 ksps, 30 ksps to 960 ksps depending on type of
channel

Number of channels

4 base stations in the downlink with up to 128 DPCHs and 11
special channels each
4 mobile stations in the uplink either with PRACH or PCPCH or
DPDCH and up to 6 DPDCHs.

Frame structure

Timeslot: 0.667 ms,
Radio Frame: 15 timeslots = 10 ms, the structure of the frames
depends on the symbol rate.

Scrambling code

Downlink: 18 bit M sequence
Uplink: 25 bit M sequence in long mode and 8 bit M sequence in
short mode

Channelization code for DPCH, DPDCH and DPCCH

“Orthogonal Variable Spreading Factor Code (OVSF)“
Orthogonal matrix of chip rate/symbol rate

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Digital Standard 3GPP W-CDMA (FDD)
System Components
Scrambling Code
Generator I

Scrambling Code
Generator Q

Scrambling Code Init

Scrambling Code Init

SCi

SCq
Uplink Modifier ("HPSK")

Channelization Code
Generator

SCq'
Channelization Code
Number
CH
Slot and Frame Builder

Di

Scrambling Unit

Si

Power Control

Summation
Ch. 0

Data Offset

Data Source

Ci

Dq

Cq

Sq

Demultiplexer

Filtering
Channel Power

Ch. N

Fig. 2-97

Components of 3GPP W-CDMA transmission system

The individual functional blocks are described below in detail.

Scrambling code generator
The scrambling code generator (formerly long code generator) is used to scramble the chip sequence
as a function of the transmitter. The structure and initialization rule of the generator differ depending on
the link direction and the mode (long or short).

1. Downlink scrambling code generator
This generator consists of a pair of shift registers from which the binary sequences for in-phase and
quadrature components of the scrambling code are determined. Fig. 2-98 shows that the I component
results from an EXOR link of the LSB outputs whereas for the Q component the register contents are
first output masked and then EXORed.
Note:

As an alternative, the Q component can be determined via a second pair of registers with
the same structure, which idle for a certain number of cycles before the scrambling code
bits are output. This I/Q offset is 131.072 in the downlink and 16.777.232 in the similarly
designed uplink long scrambling code generator. For reasons of simplicity, the
implementation shown in Fig. 2-98 is the better choice.
Generator polynomials of downlink scrambling code generators
Shift register 1

x18+x7+1

Shift register 2

x18+x10+x7+x5+1

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17 16 15

14 13

12 11 10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

SMIQ

1

0

I
Q
17 16 15

Fig. 2-98

14 13

12 11 10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

Structure of the downlink scrambling code generator

The shift registers are initialized by loading shift register 1 with "0 to 01" and shift register 2 with all "1".
In addition, shift register 1 is run forward by n cycles, n being the scrambling code number or in short the
"scrambling code" (SC).
After a cycle time of one radio frame the generators are reset, i.e. the above initialization is carried out
again.

2. Uplink scrambling code generator
In the uplink, distinction is made between two modes of the SC. There is on the one hand the long SC
which can be used for all types of channel. On the other hand, there is the short SC which can be used
for all channels except PRACH and PCPCH as an alternative to the long SC.

a) Uplink long scrambling code generator
The code generator of the long SC in the uplink has basically the same structure as the SC in the
downlink. However, the generator polynomials of the shift registers and the type of initialization differ.
Table 2-19 Generator polynomials of uplink long scrambling code generators
Shift register 1

x25+x3+1

Shift register 2

x25+x3+x2+x+1

The shift registers are initialized by assigning 1 to bit number 24 in shift register 1 and the binary form of
the scrambling code number n to bits 23 to 0. Shift register 2 is loaded with all "1".
The readout positions for the Q component are such that they correspond to an IQ offset of 16.777.232
cycles.
After a cycle time of one radio frame the generators are reset, i.e. the above initialization is carried out
again.

b) Uplink short scrambling code generator
The code generator of the short SC in the uplink comprises altogether 3 coupled shift registers.

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2

Shift suspend after
every 256-th chip
cycle

6

7

5

4

+

+

5

4

3

2

0

1

ct(n)

mod 2

+

7

+

6

2

3

2

1

+

0

mod n addition

zv(n)

Sv(n)
Mapper

mod 4
bs(n)

mod 2

multiplication

+

7

+

6

5

+

4

3

2

1

0
ar(n)

3

3
2
3

mod 4

+

Fig. 2-99

+

+

+

Structure of the uplink short scrambling code generator

Table 2-20 Generator polynomials of uplink short scrambling code generators
Shift register 1 (binary)

x8+x7+x5+x4+1

Shift register 2 (binary)

x8+x7+x5+x+1

Shift register 3 (quaternary)

x8+x5+3x3+x2+2x1

The output sequences of the two binary shift registers are weighted with factor 2 and added to the
output sequence of the quaternary shift register (Modulo 4 addition). The resulting quaternary output
sequence is mapped into the binary complex level by the mapper block.
For initialization of the three 8-bit shift registers (in a modified way) the binary form of the 24-bit short SC
number n is used, for details see section 4.3.2.3 in [2].
Table 2-21 Mapping of the quaternary output sequence into the binary IQ level
zv(n)

Sv(n)

0
1
2
3

+1 + j1
-1 + j1
-1 - j1
+1 - j1

c) Preamble scrambling code generator
When generating the preambles of the PRACH and PCPCH a special SC is used. It is based on the
j(PI/4 +
long SC described under a), however only the I component is taken and subsequently a pointer (e
PI/4 * k)
, k=0 to 4095) modulated upon it.

Modification of the long and short scrambling code output sequence
The scrambling code sequence of the Q component is modified as standard to reduce the crest factor of
the signal. Zero-crossings can then be avoided for every second chip using this method. (This method is
often called HPSK).
For details see [2], section 4.3.2.1. The SMIQ uses a decimation factor of 2.

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Scrambling Unit
In the scrambling unit, the output of the scrambling code generator and the spread symbols are combined.
If the input signal and the scrambling code signal are interpreted as complex numbers (Ci , Cq, SCi , SCq'
∈ { -1, +1 }), the output signal is a complex multiplication of the two signals:

Si + j Sq = (Ci + j Cq) * (SCi + j SCq')
This gives:

Si = CiSCi – CqSCq'
Sq = CiSCq' + CqSCi
The signal obtained in this way has a constellation diagram like a QPSK signal:

Sq
2

1
Si
-2

-1

1

2

-1

-2

Fig. 2-100

Constellation diagram of a channel with 0 dB power

Note:

There are auxiliary conditions for some types of channels that may result in different
constellation diagrams.
If, for instance, symbols of SCH or preamble part of PRACH are coded, a BPSK
constellation is obtained without the scrambling unit. For an explanation of the different
constellation diagrams see section 2.14.3.

Channelization code generator
The channelization code generator cyclically outputs a channel-specific bit pattern. The length of the
cycle corresponds to the duration of the source symbol to be spread, i.e. the number of bits corresponds
to the spread factor. The spreading sequence for the I and Q branches is identical (real). Spreading
itself is a simple EXOR operation.
Two different channelization code generators are used depending on the type of channel:
Channelization code generator for all channels except SCH
Due to this channelization code the channel separation takes place in the sum signal. The
channelization code number is the row in an orthogonal spreading matrix which is generated by an
iterative process (OVSF).
Channelization code generator SCH
This generator replaces the one described above if the synchronization code symbol of the SCH
channels is spread.
The spreading matrix is replaced by a method that forms the spreading sequence from a Hadamard
sequence and a statistical sequence. For details see [2], section 5.2.3.1.
Data source
The data source used in the SMIQ is implemented at the physical layer. There is neither mapping of
logical channels to physical channels nor is inner coding/outer coding performed. If the data source is to
be implemented at a higher layer, this can be done with the aid of a file interface (see section 5.6 in the
operating manual).

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Slot and frame builder
The bits from the data source are first entered into a frame structure. The frames are made up of two
hierarchical levels:
Table 2-22 Hierarchical structure of 3GPP W-CDMA frames
Hierarchy

Length in ms

Time slot

0.667

Radio frame

10

Remarks

After a radio frame, pilot symbols are repeated. A radio
frame consists of 15 time slots. This is also the length of a
scrambling code cycle. Frames are the basic unit in the SMIQ.
The sequence length is stated in radio frames.

The configuration of the time slots depends on the channel type and symbol rate.
The following components are distinguished:
• Pilot sequence
The pilot sequence characterizes the time slot position within the radio frame and also depends on
the symbol rate, transmit diversity and the pilot length parameter.
Channel types DPCH, S-CCPCH, DL-DPCCH, DPCCH, PRACH and PCPCH have a pilot
sequence.
The pilot sequence cannot be changed by the user.
• Synchronization code symbol
The synchronization code symbol is the only symbol of the SCH.
It is fixed to “11“.
• TPC symbol
This symbol is used to control the transmit power. It is used in DPCH, DL-DPCCH and DPCCH.
A bit pattern for the sequence of TPC symbols can be indicated as a channel-specific pattern.
• Data symbols
These symbols carry the user information and are fed from the data source. They are used in
DPCH, P-CCPCH, S-CCPCH,PDSCH, DL-DPCCH, DPDCH, PRACH and PCPCH.
• Signature
The signature is used in PRACH and PCPCH. 16 fix bit patterns are defined of which the user may
select one.
• TFCI
The “Transport Format Combination Indicator“ is used in DPCH/DPCCH if the corresponding button
of the interface (Base Station Configuration, see section 2.14.2.5/ Mobile Station Configuration, see
section 2.14.2.6) is activated. In this case, a code sequence with the length of 30 is defined using
this value and distributed among 15 subsequent time slots. In PRACH and PCPCH, the TFCI field is
provided as standard.
• FBI
Feedback indication bits are only used in DPCCH and PCPCH.

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Timing offset
The symbol stream can be shifted in time relative to the other channels. For this purpose a timing offset
can be entered into the channel table, stating the range of shifting in multiples of 256 chips. Since the
SMIQ does not generate infinite symbol streams like a realtime system, this offset is implemented as a
rotation.
Example for DPCH 30 ksps, 1 time slot,
Timing offset = 2 è 2 x 256 chips = 512 chip offset è 4 data symbols shifting at a symbol rate of 30 ksps
(1 symbol corresponds to 3.84 Mcps / 30 ksps = 128 chips).
previously:
11

11

11

11

00

01

10

11

00

10

01

11

11

01

00

01

10

11

01

00

00

11

11

11

11

00

01

10

11

00

10

01

11

11

01

00

01

afterwards:
10

11

01

The use of the timing offset usually causes a reduction of the crest factor of the total signal, since it is
not always the same spreading chips (channelization chips) CH and scramble chips SCi/SCq' that are
applied to the pilot sequences of the channels.
Demultiplexer
In the downlink, the symbol stream is divided into two bit streams Di and Dq prior to processing in the
spreading unit. The symbol stream is divided by allocating bits 1, 3, 5, to 2n-1 to the in-phase bit stream
Di, and bits 2, 4, 6, 2n to the quadrature bit stream Dq.
For the above example with timing offset:

Di = 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0
Dq = 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1
(lefthand bit is always the first one in the time sequence)
In the uplink, independent data are used for the two paths.
PRACH/PCPCH: Preamble: signature parallel to I and Q
Message part : data to I, pilot and TFCI to Q
DPCCH:
All bits to I, Q always unused
DPDCH:
All bits are always to I or Q (dependent on channel number), the other path is
unused.
Power control
After spreading and scrambling, a channel-specific power factor p is applied to the signal. A value of –6 dB
therefore results in half the level (or ¼ power) and the following diagram (DPCH):
Sq*p

1
Si*p
-1

1
-1

Fig. 2-101

Constellation diagram of a channel with –6 dB power

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Summation
After application of the channel power, the components of the individual channels are summed up.
The constellation diagram of the sum signal is obtained by superposition of the diagrams of the
individual channels. If the signal consists of two channels with a power of -6 dB and -12 dB and each
channel contains independent source data (DPCH), the following constellation diagram is obtained:

1

-1

1
-1

Fig. 2-102

Constellation diagram of a 3GPP W-CDMA signal with two DPCH channels

Filtering
An unfiltered spread signal is obtained after summation. Due to filtering the number of samples is
increased by the oversampling factor and band-limiting is performed.

Multi code
3GPP W-CDMA supports multi-code transmission for downlink-dedicated physical channels (DPCH) .
This form of transmission is used for channels intended for the same receiver, i.e. those receivers that
belong to a radio link. The first channel of this group is used as a master channel.
Shared parts (pilot, TPC and TCFI) are spread for all channels using the spreading code of the master
channel.
Note:
Instead of changing the spreading code within a slot several times, the master code rather
than the shared parts can be sent at higher power. The other channels then have to be
blanked out correspondingly.

2.14.2

Generation of 3GPP W-CDMA Signals

The DIGITAL STD - WCDMA/3GPP menu is used to configure W-CDMA signals to the 3GPP standard
(FDD). Up to 512 channels (distributed amongst up to four base or mobile stations) can be simulated in
the downlink. The operation in the uplink was changed due to the extension to 3GPP version 3.1.1. In
contrast to the 3GPP versions 2.0.0 and 2.1.0, there is no longer a large channel table with 128 DPDCHs.
A mobile station has now 6 DPDCHs at maximum, the parameters of which are prescribed to a large
extent by the standard. In order to obtain clear and simple operation, distinction is now made between
3 modes in the uplink (PRACH only, PCPCH only and DPCCH + DPDCH). In each mode, only the
relevant parameters are displayed. But it is still possible to simulate a signal scenario of up to 4 mobile
stations.
The menu is hierarchical with several levels. This organizes the large number of parameters in a clear
way.
There are also other menus with parameters that modify the W-CDMA signal.

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SMIQ

The following figure overviews all menus relevant for the W-CDMA signal and refers to related sections
in the manual.
SMIQ
DIGITAL STD - WCDMA/3GPP
2.14.2.1
FREQUENCY
2.4
LEVEL
2.5
VECTOR MOD
2.8
FSIM
2.9
NDSIM
2.20

PARA.PREDEF...
2.14.2.2

CCDF...
2.14.2.3

CONSTELLATION...
2.14.2.4

SELECT BS(MS)

DIGITAL STD - WCDMA/3GPP - BS(MS) CONFIGURATION
2.14.2.1

MULTI CHANNEL EDIT...
2.14.2.7

CHANNEL GRAPH...
2.14.2.8

CODE DOMAIN...
2.14.2.9

Fig. 2-103
Note:

Overview of DIGITAL STD – 3GPP WCDMA/3GPP menu structure
The parts of the DIGITAL STD – WCDMA/3GPP menu that are below the SELECT BS(MS)
function are not required if a signal is parameterized by means of the PARA. PREDFEF
function (see section 2.14.2.2).

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2.14.2.1

Menu WCDMA/3GPP

The following figure shows the menu for generating a downlink signal (transmit signal of base station).

Fig. 2-104

DIGITAL STD - WCDMA/3GPP - Downlink menu

For clarity, associated parameters are combined to subgroups by horizontal lines.
Switch-on/off of modulation - digital standard 3GPP W-CDMA. If vector
modulation, digital modulation or another digital standard are on, they are
automatically switched off.
STATE = ON starts the calculation of a chip sequence based on current
settings. The length of the chip sequence, and so the duration of the
calculation, is determined by the SEQUENCE LENGTH parameter.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:STAT ON

STATE

Note:

When a parameter is changed, STATE is automatically switched to OFF to ensure that the set
values and the output signal are consistent. After changing all the values, STATE can
manually be set to ON. This is possible via menu parameter STATE and with the MOD
ON/OFF key below the rollkey.

A progress bar is displayed while the chip sequence is calculated. The progress of the calculation can
also be read via the remote control interfaces.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:CAL:PROG?

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Fig. 2-105

SMIQ

DIGITAL STD - WCDMA/3GPP menu – progress bar

SET DEFAULT

Sets the default setup for 3GPP W-CDMA.
For further information about the default setting see section 2.14.2.12.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:PRES

SAVE/RECALL...

The SMIQ supports two parallel SAVE/RECALL memory systems: The SAVE
and RCL hardkeys are used to handle the frequency, level and state in the
3GPP W-CDMA menu. Menu selection SAVE/REALL, however, manages all
the other parameters in the 3GPP W-CDMA menu. This also includes stationspecific parameters such as the channel table.
RECALL SETTING Recalling a saved configuration.
IEC/IEEE bus :SOUR:W3GP:SETT:LOAD "MYSETUP"
SAVE SETTING

Saving the current configuration.
An existing setting can be overwritten or a new setting
can be created. The name of the new setting is assigned
automatically, e.g. WCDMASEQ1.
If the setting is created via the IEC/IEEE bus, the name
is user-selectable and the usual restrictions apply.
IEC/IEEE bus :SOUR:W3GP:SETT:STOR "MYSETUP"

DELETE SETTING Deleting a configuration.
IEC/IEEE bus :SOUR:W3GP:SETT:DEL "MYSETUP"
TEST MODELS

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Selection of one of the test models defined in the 3GPP standard [3]. This menu
item is available only in the downlink. The following test scenarios are available:
Test Model

Application/measurement

Test1_16
TEST MODEL 1 (16 channels)

Spectrum emission mask
ACLR
Spurious emissions
Transmit intermodulation
Modulation accuracy
Peak code domain error

Test1_32
TEST MODEL 1 (32 channels)

Spectrum emission mask
ACLR
Spurious emissions
Transmit intermodulation
Modulation accuracy

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Test1_64
TEST MODEL 1 (64 channels)

Spectrum emission mask
ACLR
Spurious emissions
Transmit intermodulation
Modulation accuracy

Test2
TEST MODEL 2
Test3_16
TEST MODEL 3 (16 channels)
Test3_32
TEST MODEL 3 (32 channels)

Output power dynamics

IEC/IEEE-bus command
TEST MODELS (NOT
STANDARDIZED)

Peak code domain error

:SOUR:W3GP:SETT:TMOD

"TEST1_16"

No test models are defined for the uplink in the 3GPP standard. To be able to
generate appropriate test signals by a keystroke nevertheless, the SMIQ offers
predefined test signals also for the uplink.
Test model

Description

C+D60 k

Mobile station 1 is activated in the
DPCCH + DPDCH mode. 60 ksps is
selected as overall symbol rate and
the power of DPCCH and DPDCH is
set to 0 dB.

C+D960 k

Mobile station 1 is activated in the
DPCCH + DPDCH mode. 960 ksps is
selected as overall symbol rate and
the power of DPCCH and DPDCH is
set to 0 dB.

IEC/IEEE bus

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Peak code domain error

:SOUR:W3GP:SETT:TMOD "C+D60 k"

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----------------------General Settings-----------------------------------------------------------------------------3GPP VERSION

Display of current 3GPP version 3.2.0.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:GPP3:VERS?

CHIP RATE

Display of fixed chip rate for a 3GPP W-CDMA of 3.84 Mcps.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:CRAT?

LINK DIRECTION

Selecting the link direction:
DOWN/FORWARD Activates downlink-signal generation. In this mode, the
base-station transmit signal can be generated.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:LINK FORW
UP/REVERSE

Activates uplink-signal generation. In this mode, the
mobile-station transmit signal can be generated.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:WCDM:LINK REV

SEQUENCE LENGTH
(FRAMES)

The sequence length can be set.
The maximum length is 13 frames.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:SLEN 4

CLIPPING LEVEL

Sets a clipping level relative to the highest peak in per cent. The value range is 1
to 100 %. A value of 100% means that the signal is not clipped. Clipping reduces
the crest factor. For background information on how to use this parameter see
section 2.14.2.10.
This menu item is only available with Option SMIQB48 installed. For details,
see section 2.15.1.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:CLIPP:LEV 50

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DIGITAL STD - WCDMA/3GPP - FILTER... menu

FILTER...

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FILTER

Selects the baseband filter.
Either the W-CDMA standard filter WCDMA 0.22, the
general Nyquist filters COS and SQRCOS or a userdefined filter USER (see section Digital Modulation) can
be selected. The optimized square-root cosine filter
WCDMA 0.22 is preset. Its roll-off factor is fixed at 0.22.
IEC/IEEE bus :SOUR:W3GP:FILT:TYPE WCDM

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ROLL OFF
FACTOR

Setting value for the roll-off factor. The setting is only
possible if a COS or SQRCOS filter is selected under
FILTER.
IEC/IEEE bus :SOUR:W3GP:FILT:PAR 0.22

FILTER MODE

Selection of filter mode.
LOW_ACP Filter for lowest adjacent-channel power.
IEC bus :SOUR:W3GP:FILT:MODE LACP
LOW_EVM Filter for lowest error vector magnitude.
IEC bus :SOUR:W3GP:FILT:MODE LEVM

CHIP RATE
VARIATION

Input value of chip clock frequency. The value for CHIP
RATE from the main menu is preset. CHIP RATE
VARIATION changes the output clock, the modulation
bandwidth and the output sync signals. It has no effect
on the calculated chip sequence. The value range is
100 cps to 18 Mcps.
IEC bus :SOUR:W3GP:CRAT:VAR 4096001

----------------------Assistant/Enhanced Functions-----------------------------------------------------------PARA. PREDEF.

Calling parameterized predefined settings. This menu item is only available in
the downlink. For a description of this function see section 2.14.2.2.

ENHANCED
CHANNELS BS1/MS1

Calling an operating menu for the configuration of extended functions of the
digital standard 3GPP W-CDMA. The menu item is available only if option
SMIQB48 is installed. For more detail on this menu see section 2.15.1.

OCNS CHANNELS

Simulation of Orthogonal Channel Noise. The menu item can be accessed
only in the downlink an is available provided option SMIQB48 is installed. For
more detail on this menu see section 2.15.1.

ADDITIONAL MS
BASED ON MS4

Simulation of up to 50 further mobile stations. The menu item can be
accessed only in the uplink and is available provided option SMIQB48 is
installed. For more detail on this menu see section 2.15.1.

----------------------Graphics-----------------------------------------------------------CCDF

A complementary cumulative distribution function is calculated and displayed
using the signal in the waveform memory. For details see section 2.14.2.3.

CCDF TRACES

The number of simultaneously displayed CCDF traces can be set. For details
see section 2.14.2.3.

CONSTELLATION

The constellation diagram for the signal in the waveform memory is calculated
and displayed. For details see section 2.14.2.4.

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SMIQ

DIGITAL STD - WCDMA/3GPP - Downlink - COPY BS(MS) menu

COPY BS(MS)...

Using COPY BS (MS) it is easy to create a new base/mobile station from an
existing station. This feature is useful, say, when base stations with more than
128 data channels are to be simulated. For examples, see section 2.14.3.6.2.
SOURCE BS/MS
For selecting the BS(MS) whose parameter set is to be
copied. Possible values are 1, 2, 3 or 4.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:COPY:SOUR 1
DESTINATION
BS/MS

For selecting the destination BS(MS) whose parameter
set is to be overwritten. Possible values are 1, 2, 3 or 4.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:COPY:DEST 2

CHANNELIZATION
CODE OFFSET
Offset used for the spreading codes during copying from
the source BS to the channelization codes. The
minimum value is 0 and the maximum value 511. This
parameter is only available in the downlink.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:COPY:COFF 123
EXECUTE

TRIGGER MODE

Starts copying.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:COPY:EXEC

Configuration of W-CDMA sequence control (see section 2.14.2.11).
AUTO

The calculated W-CDMA chip sequence is immediately
output and repeated cyclically. Trigger events are ignored.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:SEQ AUTO

RETRIG

The calculated W-CDMA chip sequence is immediately
output and repeated cyclically. A trigger event causes a
restart from frame 1.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:SEQ RETR

ARMED_AUTO

Only a trigger event results in the W-CDMA chip sequence
being started from frame 1. Other trigger events are
ignored.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:SEQ AAUT

ARMED_RETRIG Only a trigger event results in the W-CDMA chip sequence
being started from frame 1. Each further trigger event
causes a restart.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:SEQ ARET

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EXECUTE TRIGGER

Fig. 2-108

Executes a trigger event at the start of the W-CDMA chip sequence.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :TRIG:DM:IMM

DIGITAL STD – WCDMA/3GPP – TRIGGER... menu

TRIGGER...

Opens a window to select the trigger source, to configure trigger output signals
and to set the delay of an external trigger signal (see also section 2.14.2.11).
TRIGGER SOURCE

For selecting the trigger source.
EXT

The W-CDMA chip sequence is started from
frame 1 on the active edge of an external
trigger signal. The polarity, the trigger threshold
and the input resistance of the TRIGIN input
can be changed in the DIGITAL MOD - EXT
INPUTS menu.

INT

A trigger event is activated manually by
EXECUTE TRIGGER.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:W3GP:TRIG:SOUR EXT
EXT TRIGGER
DELAY

For setting the number of chips by which an external
trigger signal is delayed before it starts the W-CDMA
chip sequence. This is used to set up synchronization
with the DUT or other units.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:W3GP:TRIG:DEL 3

EXT RETRIGGER
INHIBIT

Sets the number of chips by which a restart is
delayed after a trigger event. If the RETRIG
TRIGGER MODE is selected, every further trigger
signal restarts the W-CDMA chip sequence. This
restart is inhibited for the number of chips that have
been entered.
Example:
The effect of entering 82000 chips is that any further
trigger signal is ignored for 82000 chips after a
trigger event.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:W3GP:TRIG:INH 82000

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TRIGGER OUT 1/2

SMIQ
For selecting signals for outputs TRIGOUT 1 and
TRIGOUT 2 in the PARDATA connector.
The times only apply if the internal clock generation
frequency was not modified with the CHIP RATE
VARIATION parameter.
SLOT

0.667 ms slot clock
IEC/IEEE-bus command:
:SOUR:W3GP:TRIG:OUTP1 SLOT

RADIO FRAME

10 ms frame clock
IEC/IEEE-bus command:
:SOUR:W3GP:TRIG:OUTP1 RFR

CHIP SEQUENCE Marker signal for identifying the
PERIOD
periodic repetition of the generated chip sequence
IEC/IEEE-bus command:
:SOUR:W3GP:TRIG:OUTP1 CSP
ENHANCED
Marker signal for marking the
CHIP SEQUENCE periodic repetition of generated
PERIOD
enhanced chip sequence (only
displayed with option SMIQB48
installed).
IEC/IEEE-bus command:
:SOUR:W3GP:TRIG:OUTP1 ECSP
P-CCPCH
/BCH SFN
RESTART

Marker signal for identifying
the restart of the system
frame number (SFN Restart)
after 4096 frames (available only
when option SMIQB48 is installed
and a P-CCPCH/BCH is
generated).
IEC/IEEE-bus command:
:SOUR:W3GP:TRIG:OUTP1 SFNR
TRIGGER OUT 1/2 POL Selects the polarity of signals at the TRIGOUT 1 and
TRIGOUT 2 outputs in the PARDATA connector.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:W3GP:OUTP2:POL POS
TRIGGER OUT 1/2
DELAY

Setting of the number of chips by which the selected
trigger output signal is delayed.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:W3GP:OUTP2:DEL 0

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CLOCK SOURCE

Allows selection of the clock source for the chip clock
(see section 2.14.2.11).
INT
The SMIQ operates with internally
generated clock signals.
EXT
A chip clock has to be fed in externally at the
SYMBOL CLOCK connector. The CHIP
RATE parameter must be set with an
accuracy of ± 1 %. The polarity, the trigger
threshold and the input resistance of the
SYMBOL CLOCK input can be changed in
DIGITAL MOD - EXT INPUTS menu.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:CLOC:SOUR INT

EXT CLOCK MODE

Selection of type of external chip signal.
CHIP
chip clock
CHIPX4 Vierfacher Chiptakt
ATTENTION:
An external chip clock is fed in at connector
SYMBOL CLOCK. Multi-folds chip clock has to
be fed in at the connector BIT CLOCK!
IEC/IEEE bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:CLOCk:MODE CHIP4

CLOCK DELAY

TOTAL POWER

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Setting the delay of generated modulation signal to an
external clock. This can be used, for example, for synchronization with a second unit to achieve time
synchroneity between the modulation signals of the
two units. The displayed setting resolution of
1/100 symbol is only attained for symbol-clock
frequencies below 100 kHz. The resolution is reduced
with increasing frequency. At a chip rate of
1.2288 Mcps, the resolution equals the chip duration ×
0.1.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:CLOC:DEL 0.5
Displays the total power of activated code channels.
The total power is calculated from the power ratio of the
activated code channels with the modulation switched
on (STATE=ON). If the value is not equal to 0 dB, the
individual code channels are internally adjusted (while
maintaining the power ratios) so that the TOTAL
POWER is 0 dB to obtain the output level (LEVEL) set
in the header of the display. In addition to the average
power, the peak envelope power (PEP) is also
displayed.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:POW?

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ADJUST
TOTAL POWER

SMIQ
Changes the power of every activated code channel
so that the TOTAL POWER returns to 0 dB again,
while the ratio of the powers of the individual code
channels remains the same.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:POW:ADJ

SELECT BS/MS

Fig. 2-109

DIGITAL STD – WCDMA/3GPP – SELECT BS(MS) menu

SELECT BS/MS has a special significance in the 3GPP W-CDMA menu: It is always displayed in the
bottom line of the scrollable area, i.e. above the four station blocks. After selection of this menu item
(SELECT hardkey), the cursor is positioned in the area below. The station whose parameters are to be
edited can be selected by means of the spinwheel or the arrow keys.
Note:

The state of the BS/MS can also be toggled without selecting the station. Just move the cursor
to the station and press the ENTER key.

For editing the station parameters see section 2.14.2.5.

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2.14.2.2

Digital Standard 3GPP W-CDMA (FDD)
WCDMA/3GPP Menu - Para. Predef. Submenu

With the Para. Predef. function, it is possible to create highly complex scenarios with just a few
keystrokes. This function is of use if, say, just the envelope of the signal is of interest. The menu is only
available in the downlink.

Fig. 2-110

DIGITAL STD - WCDMA/3GPP - PARA. PREDEF. menu (downlink only)

CHANNELS FOR
SYNC OF MOBILE

When this parameter is set to ON, all "special channels" required by a mobile
for synchronization are automatically activated. These are the following
channels: P-CPICH, P-SCH, S-SCH, PCCPCH.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:PPAR:SCH OFF

SCCPCH

OFF

15k, 30k, to 960k

SCCPCH is not used in the scenario.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:PPAR:SCCPC:STAT OFF
SCCPCH is used in the scenario at the stated symbol rate.
IEC/IEEE-bus commands
:SOUR:W3GP:PPAR:SCCPC:STAT ON
:SOUR:W3GP:PPAR:SCCPC:SRAT D15K

NUMBER OF DPCH

Number of DPCH in the scenario. The minimum number is 0. The maximum
number is the ratio of the chip rate and the symbol rate (maximum 512 at the
lowest symbol rate of 7.5 ksps).
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:PPAR:DPCH:COUN 123

SYMBOL RATE

Symbol rate of all DPCH.
Possible values are 7,5k, 15k, 30k, 60k, 120k, 240k, 480k and 960k.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:PPAR:DPCH:SRAT D30K

CREST

The crest factor of the signal can be modified by setting appropriate
channelization codes and timing offsets.
MINIMUM: The crest factor is minimized (the channelization codes are
distributed uniformly over the code domain. The timing offsets are
increased by 3 per channel).
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:PPAR:CRES MIN
AVERAGE: An average crest factor is set (the channelization codes are
distributed uniformly over the code domain. The timing offsets are all
set to 0).
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:PPAR:CRES AVER
WORST: The crest factor is set to an unfavourable value (i.e. maximum)
(the channelization codes are assigned in ascending order. The
timing offsets are all set to 0.)
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:PPAR:CRES WORS

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The channel table is automatically filled up with the set parameters.
Scrambling Code 0 is automatically selected (as defined in the 3GPP test
models).
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:PPAR:EXEC

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2.14.2.3

WCDMA/3GPP Menu - Display of CCDF

Fig. 2-111

DIGITAL STD – WCDMA/3GPP – CCDF menu with a trace

A complementary cumulative distribution function" can be generated from the filtered I/Q samples. This
function gives the probability of the magnitude of a complex sample exceeding a predefined threshold.
The complete waveform, i.e. the sum for all (max. 4) stations is used to calculate the CCDF.
If this threshold is thought of as the radius of a circle centered on the origin, the radius is plotted along the
horizontal axis and the probability of the samples lying outside this circle along the vertical axis. Only radii
that correspond to values that are at least as great as the average power are considered.
The crest factor can be read off at the intersection of the trace with the x axis. The precise value is
obtained from the displayed levels (PEP-LEVEL).

Fig. 2-112

Reading off the crest factor from LEVEL displays

In this example, the crest factor is 7.8 dB.
The number of simultaneously displayed traces can be set with the menu item NUMBER OF CCDF
TRACES. Displaying several traces shows the effect of the parameters on the envelope. The baseband
filter, the timing offsets and the channelization codes in particular have an effect on the CCDF.
The last three traces are distinguished in the following way:
Current trace:
Last trace:
Last but one trace:

Fig. 2-113

DIGITAL STD – WCDMA/3GPP – CCDF menu with three traces

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SMIQ

WCDMA/3GPP Menu – Displaying Constellation Diagrams

A constellation diagram can be calculated and displayed from the unfiltered I/Q samples (menu item
CONSTELLATION).

Fig. 2-114

DIGITAL STD - WCDMA/3GPP – CONSTELLATION menu

In addition to the code domain display (see section 2.14.2.9) and the CCDF display (see section
2.14.2.3) the constellation diagram is the most important display for a W-CDMA signal. In addition to
channel powers, the effect of data sources etc and also the spreading scheme can be read off as a
function of the type of channel. For further information on W-CDMA constellation diagrams see sections
2.14.3.1 and 2.14.3.3. The complete waveform, i.e. the sum for all (max. 4) stations is used to calculate
the constellation diagram.

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2.14.2.5

Digital Standard 3GPP W-CDMA (FDD)
WCDMA/3GPP Menu - BS Configuration Submenu

The channel configuration for each base station is performed in this window. In the upper part of the
window, the parameters valid for the whole BS are set and the channel-specific parameters are set in
the bottom part of the table.
Note:
To simplify handling of the large tables, state parameters like channel state or multi-code
state can be toggled (ON/OFF) with the ENTER key.
The ENTER key can also be used to switch from 1 value to the next when 1 of n values
can be selected (e.g. symbol rate).

Fig. 2-115

DIGITAL STD - WCDMA/3GPP menu – extended function of ENTER key

Fig. 2-116

DIGITAL STD - WCDMA/3GPP - BS CONFIGURATION menu

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Parameters that are valid for the current base station:
BS 1(2,3,4) STATE

SCRAMBLING CODE
STATE

ON

The BS is active. All other parameters are activated.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:BST1:STAT ON

OFF

The BS is inactive. The other parameters are ignored.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:BST2:STAT OFF

ON

The scrambling code is active.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:W3GP:BST1:SCOD:STAT ON

OFF

The scrambling code is inactive (test mode).
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:W3GP:BST2:SCOD:STAT OFF

SCRAMBLING CODE

Code of base station. At the same time, the initial value for the scrambling code
generator. Permissible values are in the range 0 to 0x5FFF.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:BST1:SCOD #H1

TFCI STATE

ON

TFCI field is used in the frame.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:BST1:TFCI:STAT ON

OFF

TFCI field is not used in the frame.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:BST2:TFCI:STAT OFF

TFCI (DPCH)

ND

Setting the TFCI value in the range 0 to 1023. A combination of 30 bits is
selected by this value. This combination is distributed over 15 successive slots
in groups of two.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:BST4:TFCI 21

2 SEARCH CODE
GROUP

This parameter indexes the “Allocation of SSCs for secondary SCH“ table
described in the 3GPP standard, reference [2], Table 9. For each slot in the
frame, this table assigns a certain spreading code to the synchronization code
symbol. The parameter’s range is 0 to 63. This parameter can only be read.
The value is calculated from the SCRAMBLING CODE.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:BST3:SSCG?

TPC PATTERN READ
OUT MODE

TPC bits are used for W-CDMA to inform the called station if the transmit
power is being increased or decreased. The contents of the TPC field can be
separately defined in this panel in the table below for the channels of the BS.
The parameter TPC Pattern Read Out Mode is used to define how this bit
pattern is to be used. The following modes are distinguished:

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•

Continuous: A bit is taken for each slot from the up to 24-bit long bit
pattern for the Transmitter Power Control field of the slots and entered in
the bit stream several times (depending on the symbol rate). The specified
bit pattern is used cyclically.

•

Single + All 0: A bit is taken for each slot from the up to 24-bit long bit
pattern for the Transmitter Power Control field of the slots and entered the
bit stream several times (depending on the symbol rate). The specified bit
pattern is used once, then the TPC sequence is continued with 0 bits.

•

Single + All 1: A bit is taken for each slot from the max. 24-bit long bit
pattern for the Transmitter Power Control field of the slots and entered in
the bit stream several times (depending on the symbol rate. The specified
bit pattern is used once, then the TPC sequence is continued with 1 bits.

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(TPC PATTERN READ •
OUT MODE)

Single + alt. 01: A bit is taken for each slot from the up to 24-bit long bit
pattern for the Transmitter Power Control field of the slots and entered the
bit stream several times (depending on the symbol rate. The specified bit
pattern is used once, then the TPC sequence is continued with 0 and 1
bits alternately (multiplied depending on the symbol rate, e.g. 00001111).

•

Single + alt. 10: A bit is taken for each slot from the up to 24-bit long bit
pattern for the Transmitter Power Control field of the slots and entered in
the bit stream several times (depending on the symbol rate. The specified
bit pattern is used once, then the TPC sequence is continued with 1 and 0
bits alternately (multiplied depending on the symbol rate, e.g. 11110000).

The different modes can be used for example to set a mobile to a specific
output power (e.g. with pattern 11111) and then let it oscillate about this
power (using Single + alt. 01 or Single + alt. 10). Thus power measurements
on the mobile can be performed (with a quasi-constant power). In conjunction
with the option (Mis-)Use TPC for output power control (see below) the TPC
Read Out Mode can also be used for generation of various output power
profiles.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:BST2:TPC:READ CONT
MISUSE TPC FOR
OUTPUT POWER
CONTROL

TPC bits are used for W-CDMA to inform the called station if the transmit
power is being increased or decreased. If this option is activated, the given
pattern is being misused to vary one’s own transmit power over time. For each
slot, one bit of this pattern is taken to increase (bit = 1) or decrease (bit = 0)
the channel power by the stated power step (POWER STEP TPC). The upper
limit is 0 dB and the lower –60 dB. The following envelope occurs at a channel
power of 0 dB, a power step of 1.0 dB, the pattern "001110100000011" and
TPC Pattern ReadOut Mode Continuous:

Fig. 2-117

Dynamic change of channel power (continuous)

Note:

Observe that the power change (as specified in the standard) is
always performed at the beginning of the slot pilot field.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:BST1:TPC:MIS ON
POWER STEP TPC

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Size of power step in dB, if option MISUSE TPC FOR OUTPUT POWER
CONTROL is activated. The value range is –10.0 dB to +10.0 dB.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:BST1:POW:STEP 1.0

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TRANSMIT
DIVERSITY

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The 3GPP standard describes various forms of transmit diversity. The signal is
distributed with different coding between two antennas. The SMIQ can
simulate the signal for one of the two antennas. A fixed diversity scheme is
assigned to each channel type:
DPCH, PCCPCH, SCCPH:
STTD (Space time block coding transmit
antenna diversity).
Primary SCH, secondary SCH: TSTD (Time switched transmit diversity for SCH).
Both schemes are described in detail in reference [1], section 5.3.1.
If transmit diversity is required, the antenna whose signal is to be simulated
can be specified.
OFF:
no transmit diversity
ANTENNA 1: calculate antenna signal for antenna 1 and display result
ANTENNA 2: calculate antenna signal for antenna 2 and display result
IEC/IEEE-bus command

:SOUR:W3GP:BST1:TRAN:DIV ANT1

NUMBER OF PAGE
INDICATORS PER
FRAME

The number of page indicators per frame in the page indication channel (PICH)
can be defined thanks to this menu item. The value range is 18, 36, 72, 144.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:BST2:PIND:COUNT D36

MULTI CHANNEL
EDIT...

A certain number of DPCHs can be configured with just a few keystrokes
using this menu item, see section 2.14.2.7.

CHANNEL GRAPH

This menu item gives an overview of the assigned channels, see section 2.14.2.8.

CODE DOMAIN

This menu item indicates the assignment of code domain, see section 2.14.2.9.

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Channel table:

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DIGITAL STD – WCDMA/3GPP – BS CONFIGURATION / channel table menu

Below the general parameters of the current base station follows a table comprising all the parameters
that can be edited on a channel-specific basis.
CH NO

Channel number, consecutive from 0 to 138. This value cannot be edited. All
rows are displayed even if the channels are inactive. Activating/deactivating is
via STATE at the end of the row.

TYPE

Channel type which is permanently linked to the channel number and which
cannot be edited:
The first 11 code channels in the table are occupied for the special channels
P-CPICH to DL-DPCCH. All other code channels are DPCHs. The channel
type is a pure display parameter and cannot be edited. Not all parameters in
the table can be edited. This depends on the type of channel.

SYMBOL RATE

Symbol rate of channel in ksps.
The value range of symbol rate is modified depending on the channel type.
For example, the P-CPICH is fixed at a symbol rate of 15 ksps by the 3GPP
standard, but all symbol rates between 7.5 ksps and 960 ksps are available for
a DPCH.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:BST3:CHAN12:SRAT D30K

CHANNELIZATION
CODE

The channelization code (previously called spreading code number) is
selected here. The code channel is then spread with the channelization code
(spreading code) thus determined. The value range of the channelization code
depends on the symbol rate of the channel. A fixed channelization code is
allocated to a few channels as standard (the P-CPICH e.g. always uses the
channelization code 0).
The maximum value range extends from 0 to chip _ rate( = 3.84 Mcps ) − 1
symbol _ rate

IEC/IEEE-bus command

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POWER [DB]

Channel power in dB; range –60 to 0.0 dB.
The stated power is relative to the powers of other channels and initially does not
refer to the LEVEL power display. After activating ADJUST TOTAL POWER
(top level of 3GPP W-CDMA menu) all power readings as referred to LEVEL.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:BST3:CHAN3:POW –10.0

DATA

Selects the data source for the DATA field.
Selection of PN9, PN11, PN15, PN16, ALL0, ALL1 and PATTern.
The PN generator function is explained in section 2.12.3, for example.
If the PATTern data type is used, the pattern can be modified with a special
editor. The length is limited to 24 digits.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:BST3:CHAN3:DATA PN15
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:BST3:CHAN3:DATA:PATT #H1234,15

TIMING OFFSET

A value greater than 0 causes the source symbols to be shifted prior to
spreading. An offset of 1 for instance is recommended to obtain a low crest
factor.
The absolute starting time of the frames (slot 0) is shifted relative to the
beginning of the scrambling code sequence by TOffset * 256 chips. This means
that the resolution of the timing offset is always 256 chips, irrespective of the
symbol rate. The effect of the timing offset is explained in the following. The
value range of the timing offset is from 0 to 149. The parameter is accessible
for DPCHs only.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:BST3:CHAN3:TOFF 5

PILOT LENGTH

Length of the pilot field in the slot structure of a channel. The value range of
this parameter depends on the symbol rate. For DPCHs, the value range is
2 bits to max. 16 bits, for S_CCPCH 0, 8 and 16 bits. To achieve a constant
length of the slot the data fields are lengthened or shortened depending on the
pilot length as defined in the standard.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:BST3:CHAN12:PLEN BIT2

TPC

Selects the data source for the TPC field.
ALL0
All 0s are continuously entered in the TPC field.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:BST1:CHAN2:TPC ZERO

MC

STATE

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ALL1

All 1s are continuously entered in the TPC field.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:BST2:CHAN129:TPC ONE

PATT

The TPC field is cyclically filled with a pattern that is up to 24 bits long.
One bit is taken from this pattern per slot and, if necessary, reduplicated. A special pattern editor is displayed.
IEC/IEEE-bus commands
:SOUR:W3GP:BST2:CHAN24:TPC PATT
:SOUR:W3GP:BST2:CHAN24:TPC:PATT #H3F, 8

ON

This channel is to be simulated with multicode.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:BST1:CHAN2:MCOD ON

OFF

This channel is to be simulated without multicode.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:BST2:CHAN99:MCOD OFF

ON

The channel is activated. All parameters in this row are active.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:BST1:CHAN1:STATE ON

OFF

The channel is not active. All parameters in this row are ignored.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:BST2:CHAN9:STATE OFF

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Digital Standard 3GPP W-CDMA (FDD)
WCDMA/3GPP Menu - MS Configuration Submenu

The channels for each mobile station are configured in this window. The operation in the uplink was
changed due to the extension to 3GPP version 3.1.1. In contrast to the 3GPP versions 2.0.0 and 2.1.0,
there is no longer a large channel table with 128 DPDCHs. A mobile station has now 6 DPDCHs at
maximum, the parameters of which are prescribed to a large extent by the standard. In order to obtain
clear and simple operation, distinction is now made between 3 modes in the uplink (PRACH only,
PCPCH only and DPCCH + DPDCH). In each mode, only the relevant parameters are displayed.

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DIGITAL STD – WCDMA/3GPP – MS CONFIGURATION menu

Parameters that are globally valid for current mobile station:
MS 1(2,3,4) STATE

MS MODE

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ON

The MS is active. All other parameters are active.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST1:STAT ON

OFF

The MS is not active. The other parameters are ignored.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:STAT OFF

Mode in which the mobile station is to operate. Depending on the mode, the
lower part of the panel changes. Only the parameters relevant to the current
mode are displayed. The following modes can be selected:
PRACH only
In this mode, the MS generates a single Physical Random
Access Channel (PRACH). This channel is required when a
call is set up from the mobile to the base station. The specific
parameters of the PRACH can be set according to the section
PRACH Settings (see further down in this section).
IEC/IEEE-bus command:
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:MODE PRACH
PCPCH only
In this mode, the MS generates a single Physical Common
Packet Channel (PCPCH). This channel is used for the
transmission of packet-oriented services (e.g. SMS). The
specific parameters of the PCPCH can then be set
according to the section PCPCH Settings (see further
down in this chapter).
IEC/IEEE-bus command:
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:MODE PCPCH
DPCCH + DPDCH This is the standard mode of the mobile for speech and
data transmission. The MS generates a control channel
(DPCCH) and up to 6 data channels (DPDCH). The
channel-specific parameters can then be set in the
sections DPCCH Settings and DPDCH Settings (see
further down in this section).
IEC/IEEE-bus command:
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:MODE DPCDCH

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SCRAMBLING CODE
MODE

A distinction is made between Long and Short Scrambling Code. The
differences between the two codes can be found in section 2.14.1.1. The short
SC can only be selected in the mode DPCCH + DPDCH. For PRACH and
PCPCH, the long SC is always used.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:SCOD:MODE LONG
For test purposes, it is also possible to deactivate the scrambling code (OFF).
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:SCOD:MODE OFF

SCRAMBLING CODE

The scrambling code generator (previously called long code generator) is used
to scramble the chip sequence depending on the transmitter. For more
information of the structure of the generator and its initialization refer to section
2.14.1.1. The value range of the scrambling code is 0 to FF FFFF.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST1:SCOD #H1

TPC

Selects the data source for the TPC field.
ALL0
All 0s are continuously entered in the TPC field.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:BST1:CHAN2:TPC ZERO
ALL1

All 1s are continuously entered in the TPC field.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:BST2:CHAN129:TPC ONE

PATT

The TPC field is cyclically filled with a pattern that is up to 24 bits long.
One bit is taken from this pattern per slot and, if necessary, reduplicated. A special pattern editor is displayed.
IEC/IEEE-bus commands
:SOUR:W3GP:MST1:TPC:DATA PATT
:SOUR:W3GP:BST2:CHAN24:TPC:PATT #H3F, 8
The TPC field is cyclically filled with a data list. Per slot, one bit is
taken from the list and duplicated (only offered with option SMIQB48
installed and the DPCCH is calculated as an enhanced channel.)
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST1:TPC:DATA DLIS "mylist"

DLIST

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TPC PATTERN/DLIST TPC bits are used for W-CDMA to inform the called station if the transmit
power is being increased or decreased. The parameter TPC Pattern Read Out
READ OUT MODE
Mode is used to define how this bit pattern is to be used. The following modes
are distinguished:
• Continuous: A bit is taken for each slot from the up to 24-bit long bit pattern
for the Transmitter Power Control field of the slots and entered in the bit
stream several times (depending on the symbol rate). The specified bit
pattern is used cyclically.
• Single + All 0: A bit is taken for each slot from the up to 24-bit long bit
pattern for the Transmitter Power Control field of the slots and entered the
bit stream several times (depending on the symbol rate). The specified bit
pattern is used once, then the TPC sequence is continued with 0 bits.
• Single + All 1: A bit is taken for each slot from the max. 24-bit long bit
pattern for the Transmitter Power Control field of the slots and entered in
the bit stream several times (depending on the symbol rate. The specified
bit pattern is used once, then the TPC sequence is continued with 1 bits.
• Single + alt. 01: A bit is taken for each slot from the up to 24-bit long bit
pattern for the Transmitter Power Control field of the slots and entered the
bit stream several times (depending on the symbol rate. The specified bit
pattern is used once, then the TPC sequence is continued with 0 and 1 bits
alternately (multiplied depending on the symbol rate, e.g. 00001111).
• Single + alt. 10: A bit is taken for each slot from the up to 24-bit long bit
pattern for the Transmitter Power Control field of the slots and entered in
the bit stream several times (depending on the symbol rate. The specified
bit pattern is used once, then the TPC sequence is continued with 1 and 0
bits alternately (multiplied depending on the symbol rate, e.g. 11110000).
The different modes can be used for example to set a BS to a specific output
power (e.g. with pattern 11111) and then let it oscillate about this power
(using Single + alt. 01 or Single + alt. 10). Thus power measurements on a
channel of the BS can be performed (with a quasi-constant power). In
conjunction with the option (Mis-)Use TPC for output power control (see
below) the TPC Read Out Mode can also be used for generation of various
output power profiles.
If option SMIQB48 is installed and if a data list is used as TPC data source,
the READ OUT MODE is also valid.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:TPC:READ CONT

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Parameters in the PRACH only mode:

Fig. 2-120

DIGITAL STD – WCDMA/3GPP – MS CONFIGURATION: PRACH only Mode menu

PREAMBLE
REPETITIONS

Number of repetitions of the preamble. Values between 1 and 10 can be
selected.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:PRAC:PREP 3

PREAMBLE POWER

Power of the components of the PRACH. The value range of the power is from
–60 dB to 0 dB.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:PRAC:PPOW –5

DATA PART POWER

Power of the data components of the PRACH. The value range of the power is
from –60 dB to 0 dB.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:PRAC:DPOW –3

CONTROL PART
POWER

Power of the control components of the PRACH. The value range of the power
is from –60 dB to 0 dB.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:PRAC:CPOW –7

MESSAGE PART
LENGTH

Length of message parts in Frames. Lengths 1 and 2 frames can be set.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:PRAC:MLEN 2

SIGNATURE

This field permits to determine the signature to be used for the PRACH.
Values between 0 and 15 are possible.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:PRAC:SIGN 2

ACCESS SLOT#

Shifting of the starting time of the PRACH. The value range is 0 to 14.
(Shifting of the starting time in time slots can be calculated as follows:
2 * Access Slot #).
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:PRAC:ASLO 2

SYMBOL RATE

Symbol rate of the PRACH. It is possible to select between 15 ksps, 30 ksps,
60 ksps and 120 ksps.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:PRAC:SRAT D30k

DATA / DATA
PATTERN

Selection of the data source for the DATA field. Selection from PN9, PN11,
PN15, PN16, ALL0, ALL1 and PATTern. The PN generator function is
explained in section 2.12.3, for example.
If PATTern data type is used, the pattern can be modified with a special editor.
The length is limited to 24 digits.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:PRAC:DATA PN9
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:PRAC:PATT #H1234, 15

TFCI

Value of the TFCI (Transport Format Combination Indicator) field in the control
part of the PRACH. The value range of the TFCI is 0 to 1023.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:PRAC:TFCI 123

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Parameters in the PCPCH only mode:

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DIGITAL STD – WCDMA/3GPP – MS CONFIGURATION: PCPCH only Mode menu

PREAMBLE
REPETITIONS

Number of repetitions of the preamble. Values between 1 and 10 can be
selected.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:PCPC:PREP 3

PREAMBLE POWER

Power of the preamble components of the PCPCHs. The value range of the
power is from –60 dB to 0 dB.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2: PCPC:PPOW –5

PREAMBLE POWER
STEP

The power by which the preamble is increased from repetition to repetition can
be set. The value range is 0 dB to 10 dB.
Note: The preamble power that can be entered at the top of the panel is the
destination power used in the last repetition of the preamble. If, for
example, a preamble power of 0 dB, a repetition of 3 and a power
step of 3 dB are set, the following power sequence will be generated:

IEC/IEEE-bus command

:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:PCPC:PPOW:STEP 3

DATA PART POWER

Power of the data components of the PCPCH. The value range of the power is
from –60 dB to 0 dB.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2: PCPC:DPOW –3

CONTROL PART
POWER

Power of the control components of the PCPCH. The value range of the power
is from –60 dB to 0 dB.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2: PCPC:CPOW –7

SHARED RESOURCE
MODE

The Shared Resource Mode influences the type of the scrambling code in the
access preamble and in the message part of the PCPCH. For more details
refer to [1] section 5.2.2.2.2 and [2] section 4.3.4.4.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2: PCPC:SHAR ON

MESSAGE PART
LENGTH

Length of the message in frames. Lengths between 1 and 10 frames can be set.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2: PCPC:MLEN 3

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POWER CONTROL
PREAMBLE LENGTH

Length of Power Control Preamble in slots. Lengths between 0 and 8 slots can
be set.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:PCPC:PLEN 8

SIGNATURE

This field permits to determine the signature to be used for the PCPCH.
Values between 0 and 15 can be set.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2: PCPC:SIGN 2

ACCESS SLOT#

Shifting of the starting time of the PCPCH. The value range is 0 to 14. (Shifting
of the starting time in time slots can be calculated as follows:
2 * Access Slot #).
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2: PCPC:ASLO 2

FBI MODE

OFF

1 BIT

2 BIT

The FBI field is not used in the frame.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:PCPC:FBI:MODE OFF
The FBI field is used in the frame and is 1 bit long.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:PCPC:FBI:MODE D1B
The FBI field is used in the frame and is 2 bits long.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:PCPC:FBI:MODE D2B

FBI / FBI PATTERN

Selecting the data source for the FBI field.
ALL0
All 0s are continuously entered in the FBI field.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:PCPC:FBI:DATA ZERO
ALL1
All 1s are continuously entered in the FBI field.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:PCPC:FBI:DATA ONE
PATT
The FBI field is cyclically filled with a pattern that is up to 24 bits
long. A special pattern editor is displayed.
IEC/IEEE-bus commands
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:PCPC:FBI:DATA PATT
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:PCPC:FBI:PATT #H3F, 8

SYMBOL RATE

Symbol rate of the PCPCH. All symbol rates between 15 ksps and 960 ksps
are available.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:PCPC:SRAT D30K

DATA / DATA
PATTERN

Selection of the data source for the DATA field. Selection from PN9, PN11,
PN15, PN16, ALL0, ALL1 and PATTern. The PN generator function is
explained in section 2.12.3, for example. If PATTern data type is used, the
pattern can be modified with a special editor. The length is limited to 24 digits.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:PCPC:DATA PN9
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:PCPC:PATT #H1234, 15

TFCI

Value of the TFCI (Transport Format Combination Indicator) field in the control
part of the PCPC. The value range of the TFCI is 0 to 1023.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:PCPC:TFCI 123

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Parameters in the DPCCH + DPDCH mode:

Fig. 2-122

DIGITAL STD – WCDMA/3GPP – MS CONFIGURATION: DPCCH + DPDCH Mode menu

--------------------------DPCCH Settings-------------------------------------------------------------------------POWER

Channel power of the DPCCH, value range –60 to 0 dB
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:MST2:DPCC:POW –3

TIMING OFFSET

For the DPCCH (together with the DPDCHs), a fixed timing offset of 1024 chips
(= 4 * 256 chips) is specified as standard. It is only displayed here and cannot be
changed.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:MST2:DPCC:TOFF?

SLOT FORMAT

Setting the TFCI STATE and FBI MODE parameters according to the following
table :
SLOT FORMAT
0
1
2
3
4
5

TFCI STATE

ON

TFCI STATE
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
ON

FBI MODE
OFF
OFF
1bit
1bit
2bits
2bits

The TFCI field is used in the frame.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:W3GP:MST1:DPCC:TFCI:STAT ON

OFF

TFCI

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The TFCI field is not used in the frame.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:W3GP:MST2:DPCC:TFCI:STAT OFF
Note:
Any changes of this parameter will affect the SLOT FORMAT
parameter (see table under SLOT FORMAT).
Setting the TFCI value in the range 0 to 1023. A combination of 30 bits is
selected by this value. This combination is distributed over 15 successive slots
in groups of two.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:MST4:DPCC:TFCI 21

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FBI MODE

OFF

The FBI field is not used in the frame.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:W3GP:MST2:DPCC:FBI:MODE OFF

1 BIT

The FBI field is used in the frame and is 1 bit long.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:W3GP:MST2:DPCC:FBI:MODE D1B

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2 BIT

FBI / FBI PATTERN

MISUSE TPC FOR
OUTPUT POWER
CONTROL

The FBI field is used in the frame and is 2 bits long.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:W3GP:MST2:DPCC:FBI:MODE D2B
Note:
Any changes of this parameter will affect the SLOT FORMAT
parameter (see table under SLOT FORMAT).
Selecting the data source for the FBI field.
ALL0
All 0s are continuously entered in the FBI field.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:PCPC:FBI:DATA ZERO
ALL1

All 1s are continuously entered in the FBI field.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:PCPC:FBI:DATA ONE

PATT

The FBI field is cyclically filled with a pattern that is up to 24 bits
long. A special pattern editor is displayed.
IEC/IEEE-bus commands:
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:DPCC:FBI:DATA PATT
:SOUR:W3GP:MST2:DPCC:FBI:PATT #H3F, 8

TPC bits are used for W-CDMA to inform the called station if the transmit
power is being increased or decreased. If this option is activated, the given
pattern is being misused to vary one’s own transmit power over time. For each
slot, one bit of this pattern is taken to increase (bit = 1) or decrease (bit = 0)
the channel power by the stated power step (POWER STEP TPC). The upper
limit is 0 dB and the lower –60 dB.
The following envelope occurs at a channel power of 0 dB, a power step of
1.0 dB, the pattern "001110100000011" and TPC Pattern ReadOut Mode
Continuous:

Fig. 2-123

Dynamic change of channel power (continuous)

Note:

Observe that the power change (as specified in the standard) is
always performed at the beginning of the slot pilot field.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST1:DPCC:TPC:MIS ON
TPC POWER STEP

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Size of power step in dB, if option MISUSE TPC FOR OUTPUT POWER CONTROL
is activated.
The range is –10.0 dB to +10.0 dB.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST1:DPCC:TPC:PST 1.0

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--------------------------DPDCH Settings-------------------------------------------------------------------------ENHANCED
CHANNELS...

Calling an operating menu for the configuration of extended functions of the
digital standard 3GPP W-CDMA. The menu item is available only if option
SMIQB48 is installed. For more details on this menu see section "Enhanced
Functions for Digital Standard 3GPP W-CDMA".

OVERALL SYMBOL
RATE

Overall data rate of all uplink DPDCHs. The structure of the DPDCH table
depends on this parameter. The overall symbol rate indicates the active
DPDCHs, their symbol rate and the channelization codes used (see table
further down).
Value range: off, 15 ksps, 30 ksps, 60 ksps, 120 ksps, 240 ksps, 480 ksps, 960
ksps, 2 x 960 ksps, 3 x 960 ksps, 4 x 960 ksps, 5 x 960 ksps and 6 x 960 ksps.
If OFF is selected, the signal only consists of one DPDCH. In this case, no channel
table is displayed.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST1:DPDC:ORAT D60K

POWER PER DPCH

Power of active DPDCHs. Each active DPDCH features this channel power.
The power of the active channels cannot be configured independently (this
also complies with the definition of 3GPP). Value range -60...0.0 dB.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST1:DPDC:POW –23

Table 2-23 Structure of the DPDCH channel table depending on the overall symbol rate
Overall symbol rate
15 ksps

30 ksps

60 ksps

120 ksps

240 ksps

480 ksps

960 ksps

2 x 960 ksps

3 x 960 ksps

4 x 960 ksps

5 x 960 ksps

6 x 960 ksps

Note:

DPDCH 1
State: ON
S-Rate: 15 k
Ch. Code: 64
State: ON
S-Rate: 30 k
Ch. Code: 32
State: ON
S-Rate: 60 k
Ch. Code: 16
State: ON
S-Rate: 120 k
Ch. Code: 8
State: ON
S-Rate: 240 k
Ch. Code: 4
State: ON
S-Rate: 480 k
Ch. Code: 2
State: ON
S-Rate: 960 k
Ch. Code: 1
State: ON
S-Rate: 960 k
Ch. Code: 1
State: ON
S-Rate: 960 k
Ch. Code: 1
State: ON
S-Rate: 960 k
Ch. Code: 1
State: ON
S-Rate: 960 k
Ch. Code: 1
State: ON
S-Rate: 960 k
Ch. Code: 1

DPDCH 2

DPDCH 3

DPDCH 4

DPDCH 5

DPDCH 6

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: ON
S-Rate: 960 k
Ch. Code: 1
State: ON
S-Rate: 960 k
Ch. Code: 1
State: ON
S-Rate: 960 k
Ch. Code: 1
State: ON
S-Rate: 960 k
Ch. Code: 1
State: ON
S-Rate: 960 k
Ch. Code: 1

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: ON
S-Rate: 960 k
Ch. Code: 3
State: ON
S-Rate: 960 k
Ch. Code: 3
State: ON
S-Rate: 960 k
Ch. Code: 3
State: ON
S-Rate: 960 k
Ch. Code: 3

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: ON
S-Rate: 960 k
Ch. Code: 3
State: ON
S-Rate: 960 k
Ch. Code: 3
State: ON
S-Rate: 960 k
Ch. Code: 3

State: OFF

State: OFF

State: ON
S-Rate: 960 k
Ch. Code: 2
State: ON
S-Rate: 960 k
Ch. Code: 2

State: OFF

State: ON
S-Rate: 960 k
Ch. Code: 2

With an overall rate smaller than 960 ksps only DPDCH1 is active, its rate is equal to the overall rate
and the channelization code is equal to spreading factor/4 (spreading factor = chip rate / symbol
rate). With an overall rate greater than 960 ksps, all active DPDCHs have the rate 960 ksps.

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Channel table of the DPDCHs:
SYMBOL RATE

The symbol rate of the DPDCH is displayed. This parameter cannot be
changed. Its value depends on the overall symbol rate.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST1:DPDC2:SRAT?

CHANNELIZATION
CODE

The channelization code of the DPDCH is displayed. This parameter cannot
be changed. Its value depends on the overall symbol rate.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST1:DPDC2:CCOD?

DATA

Selection of the data source for the DATA field. Selection from PN9, PN11,
PN15, PN16, ALL0, ALL1 and PATTern. The PN generator function is
explained in section 2.12.3, for example.
If PATTern data type is used, the pattern can be modified with a special editor.
The length is limited to 24 digits.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:W3GP:MST3:DPDC3:DATA PN15
:SOUR:W3GP:MST3:DPDC3:DATA:PATT #H1234, 15

2.14.2.7

WCDMA/3GPP – Multi Channel Edit Menu

When MULTI CHANNEL EDIT is selected, a submenu in which several DPCHs can be configured is
opened. This menu item is only available for base stations.

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DIGITAL STD – WCDMA/3GPP – BS CONFIGURATION / MULTI CHANNEL EDIT menu

In this submenu, all parameters in the channel table can be set for a group of DPCHs. The parameter
ranges are identical to those in the channel table.
MULTI CHANNEL
EDIT...

START CH NO (DPCH)/ Range of DPCHs that are to be commonly configured.
Range 11 to 138.
STOP CH NO (DPCH)
IEC/IEEE-bus command:
:SOUR:W3GP:MCH:STAR 14
IEC/IEEE-bus command:
:SOUR:W3GP:MCH:STOP 54
SYMBOL RATE

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Symbol rate of DPCHs:
7.5 ksps, 15 ksps, 30 ksps, 60 ksps, 120 ksps,
240 ksps, 480 ksps or 960 ksps
IEC/IEEE-bus command:
:SOUR:W3GP:MCH:SRAT D64K

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PILOT LENGTH

Length of the pilot field in the slot structure of a
channel. The value range of this parameter depends
on the symbol rate (2 bits to max. 16 bits). To
achieve a constant length of the slot the data fields
are lengthened or shortened depending on the pilot
length as defined in the standard.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:W3GP:MCH:PLEN BIT2

CHANNELIZATION
CODE / STEP

Channelization code for the first channel and step
width for all other channels. The value ranges depend
on the symbol rate.
IEC/IEEE-bus commands
:SOUR:W3GP:MCH:CCOD 4
:SOUR:W3GP:MCH:CCOD:STEP 1

POWER / dB
POWER STEP / dB

Channel power for the first channel (value range
-60 dB to 0 dB) and stepwidth for all other channels
(value range -60 dB to 60 dB).
IEC/IEEE-bus commands
:SOUR:W3GP:MCH:POW –20
:SOUR:W3GP:MCH:POW:STEP 1

DATA

Selection of data pattern for the DPCHs. For other
patterns see channel table.
IEC/IEEE bus commands
:SOUR:W3GP:MCH:DATA PN9
:SOUR:W3GP:MCH:DATA:PATT #HFFFF, 16

TIMING OFFSET /
TIMING OFFSET STEP

A value > 0 causes the source symbols to be shifted
prior to spreading. An offset of 1 for instance is
recommended to obtain a lower crest factor.
The absolute starting time of frames (slot 0) is shifted
relative to the start of the scrambling code sequence
by TOffset * 256 chips. This means that the resolution
of the timing offset is always 256 chips, irrespective
of the symbol rate. The step width of the timing offset
between two adjacent channels is defined with STEP.
IEC/IEEE bus commands
:SOUR:W3GP:MCH:TIM:OFFS 0
:SOUR:W3GP:MCH:TIM:STEP 3

TPC

Data source for the TPC field.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:W3GP:MCH:TPC ZERO

MULTI CODE STATE

ON

The channels should be simulated with
multicode.
IEC/IEEE bus :SOUR:W3GP:MCH:MCOD ON

OFF

The channels should be simulated without
multicode.
IEC/IEEE bus :SOUR:W3GP:MCH:MCOD OFF

ON

The channels are active.
IEC/IEEE bus :SOUR:W3GP:MCH:STAT ON

OFF

The channels are not active.
IEC/IEEE bus :SOUR:W3GP:MCH:STAT OFF

STATE

EXECUTE

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Configuration of DPCHs according to the set parameters.
IEC/IEEE bus :SOUR:W3GP:BST2:MCH:EXEC

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The channel parameter ranges correspond to the associated parameters in the channel table (see
above).
Start Channel No (DPCH)/Stop Channel No (DPCH): The range of the DPCHs that are to be set
jointly is defined.
For channel scenarios to be set up easily, start values and step widths can be entered for some
parameters which are used to set the channel parameters. Channelization Code and Channelization
Code Step parameters, for example, can be used to create simple scenarios in which spreading codes
with a fixed step width are assigned to the various code channels. Power profiles (via the code axis) can
be created in the same way with power and power step. The timing offset and timing offset step
parameters can be used to change the relative slot timings of the channels, so changing the crest factor
of the signal (see section 2.14.3.4).

2.14.2.8

WCDMA/3GPP – Display of Channel Graph Menu

The channel graph provides an overview of the contents of the channel table.

Fig. 2-125

DIGITAL STD – WCDMA/3GPP – BS CONFIGURATION /CHANNEL GRAPH menu

All active channels and their channel powers are displayed. Unlike the code domain display (next
chapter), all channels are shown with the same width. Multiple assignment of a code domain range
cannot be recognized.

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Digital Standard 3GPP W-CDMA (FDD)
WCDMA/3GPP Menu – Display of Code Domain and Code Domain
Conflicts

The channelization codes are taken from a code tree (see below).
The greater the spreading factor, the smaller the symbol rate and vice versa. The product of the spreading
factor and the symbol rate is constant and always equals the current chip rate. The outer branches of the
tree (right-most position in the figure) give the channelization codes for the lowest symbol rate (and so the
highest spreading factor). The use of a channelization code from the level with a spreading factor N blocks
the use of all other channelization codes from levels with spreading factor >N in the same branch of the
code tree. Channelization codes with a smaller spreading factor are contained in the codes with larger
spreading factor in the same code branch. If channelization codes of this type are used at the same time,
the signals of associated code channels will be mixed up to such an extent that they could not be
separated in the receiver and orthogonality would be lost.

Fig. 2-126

Code tree of channelization codes

Example: If in Fig. 2-126 code c2,1 is already used, the remaining branch is blocked with c4,1 and c4,2 .
The outer branch region (with minimum symbol rate and max. spreading factor) which is based on the
channelization code selected in the code tree is defined as the domain of a certain channelization code.
Using a channelization code means that its entire domain is used. The whole domain ranges from 0 to
511 at the chip rate of 3.84 Mcps:

=

3.84 Mcps
Chip _ rate
−1 =
−1)
min_ symbol _ rate
7.5ksps

A graphic is displayed with the CODE DOMAIN menu item or the STATUS hardkey. This graphic shows
the occupancy of the code domain by the active code channels.

Fig. 2-127

WCDMA/3GPP – BS CONFIGURATION / CODE DOMAIN menu (without conflict)

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This display shows at a glance whether assigned code domains of various channels overlap, i.e.
whether a domain conflict occurs. The symbol rates of code channels are indicated by the width of the
associated bars. The height of the bars gives the power of the code channel. If a bar is grey, the code
domain at this position is assigned once which means that no conflicts occur. If a bar is black (at least
partly), the code domain is assigned at least twice and conflicts occur.

Fig. 2-128

WCDMA/3GPP – BS CONFIGURATION / CODE DOMAIN menu (with conflict)

Display of domain conflicts
If a domain conflict occurs in the base station/mobile station, this conflict is displayed at two locations
(next to the code domain display).
1. Centrally for the whole station in the status line
,
2. All lines in the channel table (processed in ascending channel numbers) showing a domain conflict
in a row with a lower index are indicated with a warning symbol

to the left of STATE.

A domain conflict occurs when the assigned domains of different channel rows overlap. The assigned
code domain of a channel is calculated from the symbol rate of the channel, the minimum possible
symbol rate (depending on the link direction), the chip rate and the channelization code number using
the following equation:

Domain _ factor =

current _ symbolrate
(the minimum symbol rate is 7.5 ksps in downlink),
min imum _ symbolrate

where:
Lower domain limit
Upper domain limit

= current channelization code number * domain factor
= lower domain limit + domain_factor –1.

If the cursor is positioned on one of the warning symbols
and if the SELECT button is clicked, a window
is opened and shows more accurate information about the domain conflict that has occurred. The numbers
of channel rows in the channel table and the assigned domains of the conflicting channels are displayed.

Fig. 2-129

WCDMA/3GPP – BS CONFIGURATION / CODE DOMAIN CONFLICT menu

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Resolve all Conflicts
If you select the RESOLVE ALL button in the domain conflict info window, the SMIQ tries to arrange the
active code channels so that no overlapping occurs in the code domain. The channelization code
number of the channels is varied to do this. The effect of a conflict resolution is shown by the code
domain display.

Fig. 2-130

WCDMA/3GPP – BS CONFIGURATION / CODE DOMAIN menu (after conflict resolution)

If the assigned domain of all active channels is greater than the physically available domain (e.g. 5
channels with 960 ksps at a chip rate of 3.84 Mcps), conflicts can no longer be resolved. The message "no
resolution of domain conflicts possible" is displayed.

2.14.2.10 Effect of CLIPPING LEVEL Parameter on Signal
W-CDMA signals may have very high crest factors - especially if the number of channels is high and the data
offset is unfavourable (see sections 2.14.3.3 and 2.14.3.4). High crest factors entail two basic problems:
1. The nonlinearity of the power amplifier (compression) causes intermodulation which expands the
spectrum (spectral regrowth).
2. Since the level in the D/A converter is relative to the maximum value, the average value is converted
with a relatively low resolution. This results in a high quantization noise.
Both effects increase the adjacent-channel power.
From all the possibilities listed in section 2.14.3.4 for influencing the crest factor, changing the
CLIPPING LEVEL is the simplest and most effective. In this case a limit value is defined which is a
percentage of the highest peak value. All current values exceeding this limit will be clipped to this value.
Since clipping is done prior to filtering, the procedure does not influence the spectrum. The EVM
however increases. Since clipping the signal not only changes the peak value but also the average
value, the effect on the crest factor is unpredictable. The following table shows the effect of the
CLIPPING LEVEL on the crest factor for typical scenarios.

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Table 2-24 Change of crest factor in the case of clipping
CLIPPING LEVEL

100%
80%
50%
20%
10%
5%

Crest factor with scenario
Downlink:
10 DPCHs "minimum
crest" 30 ksps

Downlink:
10 DPCHs "worst
crest" 30 ksps

9.89 dB
8.86 dB
7.50 dB
5.50 dB
5.34 dB
5.34 dB

14.7 dB
12.9 dB
10.1 dB
6.47 dB
6.06 dB
6.06 dB

Downlink:
10 DPCHs "average
crest" 30 ksps
10.9 dB
9.39 dB
8.29 dB
6.23 dB
5.80 dB
5.80 dB

Downlink:
128 DPCHs "average
crest" 30 ksps
21.7 dB
20.2 dB
16.9 dB
12.5 dB
9.57 dB
8.17 dB

Effect of clipping on the constellation shown by way of a 4-DPCH configuration:

Fig. 2-131

Constellation at clipping level 100% (not clipped)

Fig. 2-132

Constellation at clipping level 50%

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2.14.2.11 Synchronization and Trigger Signals
To generate the W-CDMA signals, a chip sequence is calculated and stored in the waveform memory of
the modulation coder (option SMIQB20). This chip sequence is automatically repeated (TRIGGER
MODE AUTO).
For measurements on receivers, trigger signals can also be used for synchronized sequences
(TRIGGER MODE RETRIG, ARMED_AUTO or ARMED_RETRIG).
The trigger signal is applied to the TRIGIN input of the PAR DATA connector. The chip sequence either
starts immediately after the active edge of this trigger signal or after a settable number of chips (EXT
TRIGGER DELAY). A retrigger (RETRIG) can be inhibited for a settable number of chips (EXT
RETRIGGER INHIBIT).
A trigger event can be triggered manually with EXECUTE TRIGGER or via the IEC/IEEE bus. A trigger
signal is always output at TRIGOUT 3 output of the SMIQ at the same time as a trigger event.
The SMIQ generates the following sync signals:
• a 0.667 ms slot clock
• a 10 ms radio-frame clock
• a marker signal to identify the periodic repetition of the generated chip sequence
• a marker signal to identify the periodic repetition of the generated enhanced chip sequence (only
available if Option SMIQB48 is installed)
• a marker signal to identify a restart of the system frame number (SFN Restart) after 4096 frames
(only available if Option SMIQB48 is installed and a BCH is generated).
The SMIQ can output a selection of two or three signals via connectors TRIGOUT 1 and 2 of the
PAR DATA connector.
The chip clock in the SMIQ is generated by a clock synthesizer in the modulation coder. All clock signals
are in sync with the unit’s 10 MHz reference. The chip clock is available at the SYMBOL CLOCK
connector. If required, the clock synthesizer in the SMIQ can use an external chip clock which is fed in via
the SYMBOL CLOCK connector.
To ensure reliable clock-synthesizer synchronization, the external clock must first be applied and the
correct SMIQ chip rate set (MODULATION – CHIPRATE VARIATION). The CLOCK SOURCE can then
be switched from INT to EXT.
Note:

The set chip rate may not differ by more than 1% from the chip rate of the external signal.

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2.14.2.12 Preset/Default Values
The following settings are made if the menu item SET DEFAULT is selected or if the PRESET key is
pressed during switch-on.
General default settings
CHIP RATE
LINK
3GPP VERSION
MODULATION
TRIGGER
MODE
SOURCE
DELAY
INHIBIT
OUT 1
OUT 2
OUT1/2 POL
OUT ½ DELAY
CLOCK SOURCE
CLOCK DELAY
SEQUENCE LENGTH

3.84 Mcps
DOWN/FORWARD
3.2.0 (RELEASE 99)
WCDMA filter, roll-off 0.22, LOW ACP, chip rate of 3.84 Mcps
RETRIG
INT
0
0
RADIO FRAME
CHIP SEQUENCE PERIOD
POS
0
INT
0.00
1

Default settings for DOWN/FORWARD Link
Para. Predef. settings
CHANNELS FOR SYNC...
SCCPCH
NO OF DPCH
SYMBOL RATE
CREST

ON
60 ksps
3
30 ksps
MINIMUM

Base station parameters
Table 2-25 Default values for base station parameters
Parameter

BS1

BS2

BS3

BS4

STATE
SCRAMBLING
CODE
STATE
SCRAMBLING CODE
USE TFCI
TFCI
2nd SEARCH CODE GR.
Misuse TPC...
TPC Read Out Mode
Power Step
Transmit Diversity
Page indicators per frame

OFF
ON

OFF
ON

OFF
ON

OFF
ON

0
OFF
0
0
OFF
continuous
0
OFF
18

0
OFF
0
0
OFF
continuous
0
OFF
18

0
OFF
0
0
OFF
continuous
0
OFF
18

0
OFF
0
0
OFF
continuous
0
OFF
18

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Multi Channel Edit
START DPCH
STOP DPCH
SYMBOL RATE
PILOT LENGTH
CHAN. CODE
CHAN. STEP
POWER
POWER STEP
DATA
TIMING OFFSET
TIMING OFFSET STEP
TPC
MULTI CODE STATE
STATE

11
11
30 ksym/s
4 bit
0
0
0dB
0dB
PN15
0
0
ALL 0 (0)
OFF
ON

Channel table parameters
SYMBOL RATE
15 ksps (if possible, otherwise min. permissible rate)
CHAN. CODE
POWER
DATA
TIMING OFFSET
PILOT LENGTH
TPC
MC STATE
DATA PATTERN
TPC PATTERN

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0 dB
PN15
0
4 bit (if possible, otherwise min. permissible length)
ALL0 (0)
OFF
"0000 0000 0000 0000"
"0000 0000 0000 0000"

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Default settings for UP/REVERSE link
Mobile station parameters
Table 2-26 Default values for mobile station parameters
Parameters

MS1

MS2

MS3

MS4

STATE

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

MODE

DPCCH + DPDCH

DPCCH + DPDCH

DPCCH + DPDCH

DPCCH + DPDCH

SCRAMBLING CODE

0

0

0

0

SC MODE

LONG

LONG

LONG

LONG

TPC READ OUT MODE

CONTINUOUS

CONTINUOUS

CONTINUOUS

CONTINUOUS

TPC

All 0

All 0

All 0

All 0

Parameter PRACH only mode:
PREAMBLE REPETITION
PREAMBLE POWER
DATA PART POWER
CONTROL PART POWER
Message Part Length
SIGNATURE
ACCESS SLOT
SYMBOL RATE
DATA
DATA PATTERN
TFCI

1
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
1
0
0
30 ksps
PN15
"0000 0000 0000 0000"
0

Parameter PCPCH only mode:
PREAMBLE REPETITION
PREAMBLE POWER
PREAMBLE POWER STEP
DATA PART POWER
CONTROL PART POWER
MESSAGE PART LENGTH
Power CONTROL
PREAMBLE LENGTH
SIGNATURE
ACCESS SLOT
FBI MODE
FBI
FBI PATTERN
SYMBOL RATE
DATA
DATA PATTERN
TFCI

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0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
1
0 slots
0
0
OFF
ALL 0
"0000 0000 0000 0000"
30 ksps
PN15
"0000 0000 0000 0000"
0

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Parameter DPCCH + DPDCH mode:
DPCCH settings
POWER
TIMING OFFSET
TFCI STATE
TFCI
FBI MODE
FBI
FBI PATTERN
MISUSE TPC...
TPC POWER STEP
PREAMBLE POWER
PREAMBLE POWER STEP
DATA PART POWER
CONTROL PART POWER
SHARED RESOURCE...
MESSAGE PART LENGTH

0 dB
4 (fix)
OFF
0
OFF
ALL 0
"0000 0000 0000 0000"
OFF
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
OFF
1

DPDCH settings
OVERALL SYMBOL RATE
POWER
DATA

2.14.3

30 ksps
0 dB
PN15 (for all DPDCHs)

Background Information for the Generation of 3GPP W-CDMA Signals

This section provides some background information on W-CDMA signals to support the user in
generating signals with certain characteristics.

2.14.3.1

3GPP W-CDMA Signals in Time Domain

For information on 3GPP W-CDMA signals in the frequency domain refer to section 2.14.3.2.

Downlink
The two spreading methods for SCHs and the remaining (downlink) channel types are explained for the
channels P-CCPCH, P-SCH and S-SCH. (These three channels were referred to as “Perch” in previous
versions of the W-CDMA standard and option SMIQB45)
A (downlink) signal containing the following components is generated:
• P-CCPCH (-20 dB)
• P-SCH (-14 dB)
• S-SCH (-14 dB)
The SCH components are generated with double amplitude for better distinction against PCCPCH.
Sequence length = 1
Filtering:
root cosine (roll-off = 0.22), impulse length = 32, oversampling = 8
Data source: PRBS23
No superimposed impairments active

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Signal consisting of P-CCPCH, P-SCH and S-SCH in time domain

The above diagram reveals that a time slot consists of 2560 chips and the power is higher with the first
10% of the signal. This is the SCH. Zooming in on this transition point reveals the following:

Fig. 2-134

Signal consisting of P-CCPCH, P-SCH and S-SCH in time domain (zoomed)

The right section (i.e. the 9 PCCPCH symbols) is spread as described in Fig. 2-90. You can see that for
each symbol clock one of the two components is 0 and the other one ±2 (a certain inaccuracy results
from the root cosine filter used).
This is the standard spreading scheme as it is also used for S-CCPCH, DPCH and all other downlink
channel types.
The left section (the synchronization code symbol occupying the chip range 0 to 255) is obtained using
special synchronization code spreading: there is no scrambling unit ( Si = Ci , Sq = Cq ).

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Since the synchronization code symbol is defined as 11, the following is always true:

Si = Sq.
The result is a BPSK mapping turned by 45° relative to the QPSK constellation of the S-CCPCH
component.
Since the synchronization code symbol is sent twice (in the primary and secondary SCH) with different
spreading, the signal power is doubled in this range.
The constellation diagram of the perch channel, therefore, has the following appearance:

Fig. 2-135

Constellation diagram of a signal consisting of P-CCPCH, P-SCH and S-SCH

The four circular areas are due to P-CCPCH ("QPSK"), the linear areas (diagonals) to SCH ("BPSK").
The spreading/constellation diagram of P-CPICH, S-CPICH, S-CCPCH, PICH, AP-AICH, AICH,
PDSCH, DL-DPCCH and DPCH are identical to the spreading/constellation diagram of P-CCPCH.
Envelopes
The following figures are based on a power of 0 dB.
To eliminate smearing of the amplitude due to the root cosine filter, all envelopes are calculated using a
squarewave filter.
The channels P-CPICH, S-CPICH, S-CCPCH, PICH, PDSCH feature a constant envelope during the
complete sequence.
Note:

Section 2.14.2.5, "Misuse TPC for output power control", describes how the envelope of
e.g. DPCHs can be varied.

The P-CCPCH is blanked during the first 256 chips of the slot.

Fig. 2-136

Envelope of P-CCPCH

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P-SCH and S-SCH are active during the first 256 chips only:

Fig. 2-137

Envelope of P-SCH or S-SCH

AP-AICH and AICH are transmitted only during the first 4096 chips of the signal:

Fig. 2-138

Envelope of AICH (Subchannel)

AP-AICH and AICH consist of up to 16 superimposed single channels that are modulated with different
orthogonal vectors. In some sections, cancellations or excessive levels may result. The following
diagram shows the signal with the input pattern "1010":

Fig. 2-139

Envelope of AICH (four subchannels)

The DL-DPCCH is used during transmission of the PCPCH to readjust the output power of the mobile.
Since there is no data transfer to the mobile in this phase, the DL-DPCCH is based on a DPCH
(7.5 ksps without TFCI), the data fields of which are blanked (“DTX“):

Fig. 2-140

Envelope of DL-DPCCH

At first, DPCHs are permanently active, however the TFCI fields are blanked at high data rates
(>= 60 ksps) if no TFCI information is transferred ("DTX"). A 60-ksps channel, for example, then has the
following appearance:

Fig. 2-141

Envelope of DPCH 60 ksps without TFCI

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Uplink
In the "DPCCH+DPDCH" mode, the signal consists of a DPCCH and one or several (max. 6) DPDCHs.
To derive the constellation of this signal, the constellation of a single channel (DPDCH or DPCCH) is
considered first. Its data are exclusively supplied to the I or Q path. The second path is not used
(second path is: Cq = 0).
with

Si = CiSCi – CqSCq'
Sq = CiSCq' + CqSCi
the following equation is obtained:

Si = CiSCi
Sq = CiSCq'
This corresponds to a QPSK constellation diagram. Compared to the DPCH constellation diagram, this
diagram is shifted and the constellation points only have half the amplitude:

Fig. 2-142
Note:

Constellation of a DPDCH/DPCCH channel

A suitable modification of the PN sequences ("HPSK") in the uplink eliminates 50 % of all zerocrossings, which, in contrast to the downlink, causes a deformation of the constellation ranges.

If DPCCH and DPDCH are combined, the constellation considerably depends on the ratio of the channel
powers. If the two powers are equal, a constellation as with the P-CCPCH will be obtained. The
following illustration shows the constellation with DPCCH power 0dB and DPDCH power –6 dB:

Fig. 2-143

Constellation of an uplink signal consisting of a DPDCH and a DPCCH

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PRACH and PCPCH consist of preambles and the message part. Similar to a P-CCPCH, the preamble
uses the 4 constellation points (2, 0), (0,2), (-2, 0) and (0, -2). In the case of the message part, separate
powers can set for Data (on the I path) and Control (on the Q path) so that a component is obtained as
described above for the DPCCH+DPDCH signal. As the third part of the constellation, points can be seen
at the origin, which can be assigned to the interval between preamble and message part:

Fig. 2-144

Constellation of a PRACH

Envelopes
To eliminate smearing of the amplitude due to the root-cosine filter, all envelopes are calculated using a
square-wave filter. The DPCCH and the DPDCHs are continuous channels that feature a constant
envelope during the complete sequence.
Note:
Section 2.14.2.6 "Misuse TPC for output power control", describes how to vary also the
envelope of DPCCH and DPDCHs.
PRACH and PCPCH consist of one or several preambles and the message part.
Example of a PRACH with a preamble and reduced power in the message part:

Fig. 2-145

Envelope of a PRACH

Example of a PCPCH with the parameters
• Access Slot # = 0
• Preamble Repetition = 4
• Preamble Power Step = 1 dB
• Message Part Length = 1 frame
• Preamble Power = 0 dB
• Control Part Power = 0 dB
• Data Part Power = 0 dB

Fig. 2-146

Envelope of a PCPCH

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Digital Standard 3GPP W-CDMA (FDD)
3GPP W-CDMA Signals in the Frequency Range

For information on 3GPP W-CDMA signals in the time domain, refer to section 2.14.3.1.
The spectrum of a 3GPP W-CDMA signal (a DPCH channel) corresponds to that of a QPSK signal with
identical filter parameters.

Fig. 2-147

Magnitude spectrum of a 3GPP W-CDMA signal

If signals with several channels are investigated, a certain ripple may occur in the range +/-0.5 of the
chip rate.

Fig. 2-148

Magnitude spectrum (section) of a 3GPP W-CDMA signal with several channels

This effect can be influenced by the choice of the channelization codes and is reduced with increasing
period of observation, i.e. higher averaging for the FFT settings.

2.14.3.3

Effect of Data Source on the 3GPP W-CDMA Signal

The choice of the data sources is of vital importance for the signal characteristics. Especially the
constellation diagram and the crest factor can be modelled to a large extent by an appropriate data
selection.
Since the number of channels can be very high, particularly in the downlink, this section deals only with
the simulation of downlink signals.
In the following it is assumed that all channels are generated with the same scrambling code sequences
and the same channel powers of 0.0 dB.
A symbol rate of 60 ksps is selected.

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Two DPCHs with Uncorrelated Data

If the two channels are uncorrelated (data source PRBS with active option
),
the resulting constellation diagram is obtained from the superposition of the constellations of two
separate signals (see Fig. 2-102).

Fig. 2-149

Constellation of a signal with two DPCHs (uncorrelated data)

The resulting crest factor is 8.07 dB.

2.14.3.3.2

Two DPCHs with Same Data

If the two channels contain exactly the same data (PRBS data source with equal initial values), the individual
components only differ in the channelization codes. Comparing any two lines of the channelization code matrix
shows that 50% of the bits are identical and 50% are different (orthogonal matrix)). Where the bits are
identical, the two channels furnish the same components; where the bits are different, the components cancel
each other. The I/Q signal of this sum signal would then have the following characteristic:

Fig. 2-150

Signal with two DPCHs (same data) in time domain

Note: The bursts occurring at regular intervals are due to the use of the channelization code numbers
0 and 1. The two lines of the matrix are identical in the first half and different in the second half.
Therefore, each of the 40 source symbols causes one of these bursts, the period of which is
equivalent to half the symbol length. Other combinations of channelization code numbers often
cause erratic results.

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The following associated constellation diagram is obtained:

Fig. 2-151

Constellation of a signal with two DPCHs (uncorrelated data)

The new crest factor is 7.64 dB. Compared to section 2.14.3.1 the value has decreased since with
constant peak value the average value has increased.

2.14.3.3.3

16 DPCHs with Uncorrelated Data

If the data of all channels are uncorrelated, the constellation diagram is obtained similarly to
section 2.14.3.3 by multiple superposition of the basic constellation. Whether all possible points (channel
2
number+1) = 17*17 = 289 will be displayed depends on the data sequences and the sequence length.
Note:

In contrast to the last constellation diagrams, the following diagrams were recorded with active
receiver filter (root cosine 0.22). This allows better differentiation of the individual points.
Setting of the receiver filter is described in section 5.17.

Example for 16 time slots:

Fig. 2-152

Constellation with 16 uncorrelated channels (16 time slots)

This signal has a crest factor of 15.35 dB. The crest factor increases with the number of channels since
the increase of the average value is slower than that of the peak value (cancelling effects).

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The same diagram for a signal with one slot only is obtained:

Fig. 2-153

Constellation with 16 uncorrelated channels (1 time slot)

The crest factor has the value of 15.35 dB even if the CCDF has a different characteristic.

2.14.3.3.4

16 DPCHs with same Data

Similar to section 2.14.3.3.2 there are strong cancellation effects and only points remain on the axes.
The position of the points also depends on the choice of the channelization codes. The following
diagram is an example for 16 channels, channelization code 0 to 15:

Fig. 2-154

Constellation diagram of 16 DPCHs with same data

In this case the crest factor is 16.17 dB. The high value arises because about 94 % of the points lie at
the origin and only 6% of the points at the outer positions.

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2.14.3.3.5

Use of Timing Offset

All previous scenarios did not use a timing offset. Therefore all channels contained the same bits at
least in the pilot symbol part. The result of this special feature was that the 4 corner points (0, 2*number
of channels), (0, -2*number of channels), (2*number of channels, 0), (-2*number of channels, 0) where
always there (constructive superposition).
Through the use of a timing offset (in our example 1 unit (=256 chips) from channel to channel) the data
bits (including pilot and TPC) are shifted against each other.
Note:

In contrast to earlier versions of the W-CDMA standard or WinIQSIM, the timing offset
(previously "data offset") is no longer defined in symbols but in units of 256 chips. Thus shifting
becomes independent of the spreading factor.

The worst case is thus eliminated, the crest factor becomes smaller and the spread symbols are
arranged as follows:

Fig. 2-155

Constellation diagram of 16 DPCHs with timing offset

Through the use of the timing offset the crest factor was reduced by approx. 4 dB to 12.26 dB.
The effect of the timing offset increases with the number of channels. If for instance 64 channels are
used, the crest factor is reduced from 18.57 dB to 12.28 dB.

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Effects on Crest Factor

The crest factor of the signal is mainly influenced by the following parameters:
• Link direction
By modifying the Q component of the scrambling code in the uplink, it is possible to avoid every
second zero crossing. In contrast to the downlink, the crest factor is reduced by approx. 1.8 dB.
(Standard case DPCCH + 1DPDCH, the effect decreases with increasing number of channels.)
• Timing offset (see 2.14.3.3.5)
In the case of more than 10 channels, an increment of 1 (i.e. the first channel is assigned 0, the
second 1, etc.) causes a low crest factor. With a small number of channels, an increment of 3 or 5
permits to obtain even better values.
• Sequence length if timing offset is active
Longer sequences cause higher peak values and hence higher crest factors since the probability of
even higher peak values increases.
• Number of channels
More channels cause higher crest factors.
• Selection of channelization codes
Neighbouring channelization codes usually cause higher crest factors than numbers distributed over
the full range of available values.
•

Example: 16 channels with channelization codes 0 to 15: 16.7 dB
16 channels with channelization codes 0, 4, 8, to 60: 12,45 dB

•

Value of clipping level (see section 2.14.2.10)

2.14.3.5

Orthogonality of Channels

To enable a 3GPP W-CDMA demodulator to restore the information of the individual channels from the
sum signal, only certain combinations of
• scrambling code sequences,
• channel power and
• symbol rate and channelization codes
are allowed.

2.14.3.5.1

Ideal Scenario

In an ideal scenario the measured channel power (with code domain power analyzers) is equal to the
transmitted power (setting value in the channel configuration table), Even with great differences between
the channel powers the information of the channels can be restored 100%. For this purpose however
orthogonality of the channels is required. Orthogonality is given in all cases described in section 2.14.3.3
Orthogonality is given for instance if DPCH channels are used only and all of them have the same
symbol rate but different channelization codes. In addition, identical scrambling code values have to be
set for all channels, i.e. all channels have to belong to a base station.
In this case the bit streams SCi and SCq' are identical for all channels. Since the channelization code
sequences of two channels are orthogonal, the chip sequences Si and Sq of two channels are also
orthogonal.

2.14.3.5.2

Real Scenario

A real scenario usually consist of signals from different base/mobile stations that are operated at
different scrambling codes and have different delays. In this case there is no orthogonality, the channel
powers overlap and the bit error rates increase with decreasing channel power (therefore power control
is extremely important for all CDMA systems).

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2.14.3.5.3

Effect of SCH

The SCH is not orthogonal to the DPCHs and all other downlink channels since the synchronization
code symbol is spread according to a special scheme (see section 2.14.1.1, System Components).
In the following example, the channels P-SCH, S-SCH, CPICH, P-CCPCH and two DPCHs (15 ksps to
code 7 and 12) are included. If the SCH is compensated with the code domain power analysis, the
channel powers can be determined ideally:

Fig. 2-156

CDPA of a signal with compensated SCH

If the SCH is not compensated, crosstalk to the other channels can be clearly seen:

Fig. 2-157

Effect of SCH on CDP analysis (without compensation)

The transmitted channels are measured with an error of <0.2 dB. For all other channels a power of
approx. -40 dB is determined.
These conditions still allow error-free decoding of all transmitted channels.

2.14.3.5.4

Effect of S-CCPCH and the Other Downlink Channels

Like a DPCH, S-CCPCH, P-CPICH, S-CPICH, PDSCH, PICH, AICH and DL-DPCCH are spread with
the same symbol rate. Therefore the same conditions as for DPCHs apply to the parameters of these
channels (see section 2.14.3.5.7).

2.14.3.5.5

Effect of PRACH and PCPCH

The PRACH and the PCPCH are not orthogonal to DPCCH and DPDCHs since the scrambling code is
formed differently. Mobile stations never use PRACH or PCPCH and DPCCH/DPDCH simultaneously –
therefore mixed operation is only possible in WinIQSIM if these channel types are distributed to different
stations (e.g. MS1 and MS2).

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Effect of Scrambling Code

The scrambling code permits to distinguish between base stations (downlink) and mobile stations (uplink).
If different scrambling codes are used within a signal (in this example, the scenario under section 2.14.3.5.3 is
coded twice with different scrambling codes), the orthogonality between the channels will be lost.
The following example shows the level conditions measured after despreading:

Fig. 2-158

Effect of different scrambling codes on the power distribution

These conditions still allow error-free reconstruction of the bit streams. A certain guard interval should
however always be observed between the transmitted channel power and the measured power of the
other (non-orthogonal) channels.
In this example a channel power of -10 dB is sufficient for error-free decoding, whereas with a power of
-15 dB the bit error rate is about 10 % already. (The given values were evaluated at the physical layer
using a CDPA. Even under worse conditions error-free reconstruction of the bit stream can be made
through channel coding!)

2.14.3.5.7

Effect of Symbol Rates and Channelization Code Numbers

The channelization code generation method has the effect that with certain symbol rate/channelization
code combinations the identical spreading sequences Si/Sq are generated. This is always the case with
channelization code number 0 (all bits 0), but also with the combination 960 ksps/channelization code 1
(0011) <-> 480 ksps/channelization code 2 (00110011).
As a rule, the spreading sequences are identical if the products of symbol rate and
channelization code are identical.
The despreader can therefore no longer differentiate between the two channels. Depending on the data
contents, the channel powers are either added up or cancel each other. Restoring of all source data is
not possible.
The following signal contains
• a DPCH with 960 ksps, channelization code number 1, 0 dB, data all 0
• a DPCH with 480 ksps, channelization code number 2, 0 dB, data all 1
An analysis at 960 ksps gives the following result:

Fig. 2-159

Cancellation possible in case of several channels with identical spreading sequences

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Apart from this trivial case there are other cases in which problems may occur.
The above example is modified by changing the channelization code of the second DPCH from 2 to 3:
• a DPCH with 960 ksps, channelization code 1, 0 dB, data all 0
• a DPCH with 480 ksps, channelization code 3, 0 dB, data all 1
After despreading at symbol rate 480 ksps, the following power distribution is obtained:

Fig. 2-160

Incorrect detection at various symbol rates

The 960-ksps channel (channelization code 1) is detected as channel 2 at 480 ksps. There is however
no crosstalk to channel 3. Therefore the 480-ksps channel is detected with the original power and all
bits can be restored.
Despreading of the 960-ksps channel however gives the following power distribution:

Fig. 2-161

Non-restorable DPCH channel

Both channels synchronize with channel 1, despreading is no longer possible with these level conditions.
For despreading all transmitted DPCHs, two channels of half the symbol rate (channelization codes 2n,
2n+1) should therefore be avoided for each channel used with a certain symbol rate (channelization
code n). This is continued for four channels of one fourth of the symbol rate (channelization codes 4n,
4n+1, 4n+2, 4n+3), etc.
For further information refer to section 2.14.2.9.

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Simulation of Special Scenarios

It is shown in the following how special scenarios can be simulated by means of WinIQSIM parameters.
The downlink is used as an example, since a mobile station can always be completely implemented in
an MS. Scenario for the simulation of several base stations 2.14.3.6.4 can also be applied to the
simulation of mobile station signals.
Note:

Section 2.14.2.2 describes a particularly simple method for setting a base station.

2.14.3.6.1

Standard Base Station

A standard base station is the easiest example of a base station.
•

Activate the channels P-CPICH, P-SCH, S-SCH and P-CCPCH (State = ON). These channels are
absolutely necessary for the synchronization of a mobile station with the signal.
• Activate between 0 and 128 DPCHs.
• Select channelization codes and symbol rates so that no code domain conflicts occur.
• Use timing offset in channels to model the offsets TDPCH, TPICH, TS-CCPCH ( [1], section 7) as specified
in the 3GPP W-CDMA standard.
• Set a valid combination of scrambling code and 2 Search Code Group. (For details refer to [2] 5.2.2)
nd

In [3], Appendix D, a few test models are specified that have been designed for certain tests. These
scenarios are supplied as WinIQSIM setups.
They can be found in the 3GPP W-CDMA - TEST MODELS menu.

2.14.3.6.2

Base Station with More Than 128 DPCHs

To avoid the channel table becoming ambiguous, a BS in WinIQSIM may contain a maximum of 128
DPCHs. If a base station is to be simulated with more than 128 DPCHs, these channels have to be
distributed to several BS.
• Make the same settings as in section 2.14.3.6.1 for the first BS.
• Assign the remaining DPCHs to the other BSs.
•

Select the channelization codes and symbol rates so that no code domain conflicts occur, even
beyond the limits of a BS.
Note:
The SMIQ does not support code domain power (conflict) display beyond the limits of a
MS/BS. If several stations are available it is useful to divide the available range in
subranges (e.g. BS1 : 0 to 256, BS2 : 257 to 467, BS3: 468 to 511).
• Set the same value and type for the scrambling code for all BSs.
Note:
The function “Copy BS/MS“, as described in section 2.14.3.6.1 facilitates the transfer of
these values from one BS to another.

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Digital Standard 3GPP W-CDMA (FDD)
Base Stations with Spreading Codes Used Several Times

3GPP W-CDMA envisages an increase in the number of channels using primary and secondary
scrambling codes. The PCCPCH and the first part of DPCHs is then sent with the primary scrambling
code, the remaining DPCHs with one of the assigned secondary scrambling codes. The following range
of values is given in [2]:
Primary scrambling code : n = 16 * i with i=0 to 511
Secondary scrambling code : n = 16 * i + k with i=0 to 511 and k=1 to 15
Note:
The use of secondary scrambling codes principally yields the same results as the
parameter Toffset specified in former standards.
When the secondary scrambling codes are used, orthogonality is impaired and a crosstalk is produced
(see section 2.14.3.5.6).
This scrambling code can be entered for a BS. If channels with different scrambling codes are to be
simulated, a division into several BSs is required as described under 2.14.3.6.2:
•

Set several BSs according to 2.14.3.6.1. The special channels (SCH, CPICH, ...) will be activated in
one BS only.
• Set the desired values for the scrambling code for all BSs.

2.14.3.6.4

Several Base Stations

3GPP W-CDMA base stations can be at different RF frequencies. This case can be simulated in
WinIQSIM using the multicarrier mixed signal system and option SMIQB60.
Since there are normally not enough frequencies available, the base stations within a transmit frequency
are distinguished by the primary scrambling code.
•
•

Set several BSs according to 2.14.3.6.1.
Set the desired values for the scrambling code for all BSs.

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SMIQ

Enhanced Functions For Digital Standard 3GPP W-CDMA (FDD)

Option SMIQB48 expands the scope of functions of option SMIQB45 and offers the following features:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Sequences with a length of up to 2044 frames (SMIQB45: 13 frames)
Data lists for data fields and TPC
External control of channel power in real time
Channel coding
Insertion of bit errors (for testing a BER tester)
Insertion of block errors (for testing a BLER tester
Simulation of orthogonal channel noise (OCNS)
Simulation of up to 64 additional mobile stations
Simulation of a channel-coded P-CCPCH (BCP) with system frame number

2.15.1

Test Setup

Fig. 2-163

Complete setup for testing a W-CDMA receiver with the SMIQ

This block shows the different functional blocks of the SMIQ with built-in option SMIQB48.
Blocks "Long Sequences/Channel Coding", "Bit/Block Error Insertion", "OCNS" and "External Power
Control" are part of option SMIQB48 and will be described in detail.
"Noise" is available only if option SMIQB17 is built-in. For a description see section " Noise Generator
and Distortion Simulator".
To simulate "Fading", option SMIQB14/SMIQB15 or SMIQB49 is required. This option is described in
the section on "Fading Simulation".
References:
[1] 3GPP TS25.101 V4.1.0 UE Radio transmission and reception (FDD)
[2] 3GPP TS25.212 V4.1.0 Multiplexing and channel coding (FDD)
[3] 3GPP TS25.104 V4.1.0 BS Radio transmission and reception (FDD)
[4] 3GPP TS25.141 V4.1.0 Base Stations Conformance Testing (FDD)
[5] 3GPP TS25.944 V4.1.0 Channel Coding and multiplexing examples
[6] 3GPP TS25.331 V4.1.0 RRC Protocol Specification

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Enhanced Functions For Digital Standard 3GPP W-CDMA (FDD)
Branching to Menus SMIQB48 of Digital Standard 3GPP WCDMA

The enhanced functions of option SMIQB48 are directly accessible from the menu of option SMIQB45, i.e.
the digital standard WCDMA/3GPP must be selected. This section only describes the parameters and
functions that are directly available with option SMIQB48 installed and which have not been described in
the sections "Digital Standard 3GPP W-CDMA" and "Generation of 3GPP W-CDMA Signals".

Fig. 2-164

Menu DIGITAL STD – WCDMA/3GPP – Section Assistant/Enhanced Functions (downlink)

Fig. 2-165

Menu DIGITAL STD – WCDMA/3GPP – Section Assistant/Enhanced Functions (uplink)

----------------------Assistant/Enhanced Functions-----------------------------------------------------------ENHANCED
CHANNELS BS1/MS1

Call-up of user menu for configuring the enhanced channels. The menu item
is only available with option SMIQB48 installed. For more detailed information
regarding this menu see section 2.15.3

OCNS CHANNELS

Simulation of orthogonal channel noise. The menu item is only available in the
downlink with option SMIQB48 installed. For more detailed information
regarding this menu see section 2.15.4.

ADDITIONAL MS
BASED ON MS4

Simulation of up to 50 additional mobile stations. The menu item is only
available in the uplink and with option SMIQB48 installed. For more detailed
information regarding this menu see section 2.15.5.

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Enhanced Channels BS1/MS1

Enhanced Channels are channels which – in contrast to option SMIQB45 – are neither calculated nor
generated on the modulation coder but on the data generator. Up to four enhanced channels (or seven
with uplink mode) are possible where the maximum sequence length is calculated from the free list
memory and the number of channels:
Downlink:
Sequence _ Length / Frames =

Available _ Data _ List _ Memory / Bits
Number _ Of _ Enhanced _ Channels * 2* 38400

With maximum memory capacity, there are thus between 255 (4 DPCH) and 1022 (1 DPCH) frames.
In the downlink (possibly depending on memory capacity), a P-CCPCH/BCH with a continuous system
frame number (period 4096 frames) can also be generated at the same time as a DPCH (period 2044
frames) with a max physical rate of 30 ksps.
The simulation of higher rate channels (>30 ksps) together with the P-CCPCH/BCH is also supported
however with a reduced maximum sequence length of 500 frames.
(For a systematic list of all possible sequence lengths see description of SEQUENCE LENGTH
parameter, section Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden.).
Note:

This sequence length is sufficient for all performance tests in [1], section 8, since in these
tests the block error rate is measured.

Uplink:
Available _ Data _ List _ Memory / Bits
Sequence _ Length / Frames =
( Number _ Of _ Enhanced _ Channels + 1 )* 38400

With maximum memory capacity, there are thus between 255 (DPCCH + 6 DPDCH) and 1022 (1 DPCCH
or 1 DPDCH) frames.
Note:

The higher number of channels in the uplink is possible through the BPSK data modulation.

These long sequences allow a physical BER measurement (PN9) without a restart of the BER tester
being required. An enhanced channel with a length of 511 frames is to be set.
If the maximum length of 1022 frames is used, BER measurements with channel coding and without
restart as required for receiver tests to [1], [3], [4] are possible.
Compared to the clearly enhanced sequence length range (max. 13 frames for SMIQB45), option
SMIQB48 offers the following advantages:
After generation of the sequence in the data generator Data lists are available as data sources for the
data fields and the TPC fields. Externally precoded data can be loaded into the SMIQ by the user, for
example to implement channel-coding schemes that are not supported by option SMIQB48.
Analogously, the long TPC lists are necessary to generate long non-repetitive power profiles.
Moreover, a base station can be simulated, which comprises a channel-coded P-CCPCH (BCH) and a
12.2 kbps reference measurement channel in addition to background and synchronization channels.
The system frame number (SFN) in BCH is automatically incremented in steps of two from 0 to 4094
(period 4096). The remaining system information of BCH can be filled from data lists, for example.
Another feature of enhanced channels is the possibility to generate the reference measurement
channels described in [1], [3] and [4] and the AMR channels described in [5]. For a description see
2.15.3.1.1.
The chip sequences of the enhanced channels are transmitted in binary form to the modulation coder
and are converted into (initially digital) I/Q levels in a mapper. This mapping can be switched by an
external input line (TTL, connected to LEVATT (PARDATA pin 9 or SMIQ-Z5)). The channel powers of
the enhanced channels can be controlled in real time, allowing the test of "SIR based closed loop
power control", for example. For further information see 2.15.3.1.3.
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For testing BER/BLER testers (e.g. integrated into base station), artificial bit errors (or block errors
into the CRC checksum) can be integrated in all data sources. The required parameters can be
found in section 2.15.3.1.5
The menu structure depends on the link direction. Since there are only slight differences, first the
downlink and all common parameters are described in section 2.15.3.2 and then all uplink parameters.

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2.15.3.1

Downlink

Fig. 2-166

Menu DIGITAL STD-WCDMA/3GPP-ENHANCED CHANNEL (downlink)

ENHANCED
CHANNELS STATE

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Switch for activating or deactivating the calculation of up to 4 enhanced
channels on DGEN.
In the OFF state, all the following menu parameters no longer influence the
3GPP W-CDMA signal which is only calculated in MCOD ARB.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:BST:ENH:STAT ON

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2.15.3.1.1

P-CCPCH/BCH with System Frame Number

In addition to channel-coded reference measurement channels, test specifications for mobile or UE
tests (see [1]) often stipulate a channel-coded P-CCPCH (BCH). With the Enhanced P-CCHCP/BCH
State activated, the SMIQ can generate this test scenario.
The SMIQ then offers one P-CCPCH and one DPCH instead of the 4 enhanced DPCHs in the Standard
Enhanced mode (Enhanced P-CCHCP/BCH State Off).
ENHANCED PCCPCH/BCH (INCL.
SFN) STATE

This switch enables one P-CCPCH/BCH and one DPCH to be generated as
enhanced channels (OFF) instead of the 4 DPCHs.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:BST:ENH:PCCP:STAT ON

With Enhanced P-CCHCP/BCH State On, this may affect the structure of the other operating menus:
•
The channel table under Specific Enhanced Channel Settings contains the P-CCPCH and a
DPCH.
•
If the P-CCPCH is activated under Specific Enhanced Channel Settings, it will automatically be
generated with the sequence length 4096 frames (SFN period).
•
The maximum sequence length (SEQUENCE LENGTH DPCH) changes:
- for symbol rates ≤ 30 ksps: 2044 frames
- for symbol rates >30 ksps: 500 frames

Fig. 2-167

Common Enhanced Channel Settings with Enhanced P-CCHCP/BCH State On

Fig. 2-168

Specific Enhanced Channel Settings with Enhanced P-CCHCP/BCH State On

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Generation principle of channel-coded P-CCPCH with system frame number
With Enhanced P-CCHCP/BCH State On, channel coding activated (Channel Coding State On) and with
P-CCPCH State under Specific Enhanced Channel Settings On, the SMIQ generates a channel-coded
P-CCPCH (i.e. a broadcast channel BCH) according to the following principle:

User selectable data (e.g. data list)

Counting SFN

SFN

Sys Info

(11 bit)

(235 bit)

...

BCH Transport Block 0 (20 ms)

SFN

Sys Info

(11 bit)

(235 bit)

BCH Transport Block 2047 (20 ms)

BCH Channel Coding

Coded BCH Transport Block 0

...

Coded BCH Transport Block 2047

P-CCPCH Frame 0

...

P-CCPCH Frame 4094 P-CCPCH Frame 4095

P-CCPCH Frame 1

...

P-CCPCH Slot 0

Fig. 2-169

P-CCPCH Slot 1

P-CCPCH Slot 14

Generation principle P-CCPCH/BCH

The data blocks of BCH at transport-channel level comprise data determined for 20 ms of the P-CCPCH
(i.e. 2 frames) after channel coding. The first field of such a data block is an 11-bit long field for the
system frame number (SFN). The SFN is automatically incremented by 1 (as stipulated in the standard)
from transport block to transport block (equivalent to a step width of 2 frames due to the transport time
interval length of 20 ms). After 2048 transport blocks (equivalent to 4096 frames) SFN is reset and
starts again at 0 (SFN restart). An output trigger indicating the SFN restart can be generated (see
2.14.2.1).
The SFN format is defined in [6], sections 10.2.48, 11.2 (page 578) and 11.3 (page 691). It is MSB-first
coded.
The remaining system information (a 235-bit long field per block) is filled from the data source selected
for the P-CCPCH under Specific Enhanced Channel Settings.
A data list can be used to transmit further specific system information in addition to the SFN. If only the
SFN is required, ALL 0 is recommended as data source for P-CCPCH.
The BCH transport blocks are then channel-coded. A coded transport block comprises the data
sequence for two P-CCPCH frames.
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Channel Coding

Many tests can be found in [1] and [3] all of which require channel-coded measurement channels, socalled Reference Measurement Channels. Types 12.2 kbps, 64 kbps, 144 kbps and 384 kbps are
indicated for each link direction.
In addition, the SMIQ can simulate an AMR voice channel according to [5]. The detailed structure of
these channels is described in the following documents:
Table 2-27

References to measurement channels

CODING TYPE

Reference downlink

Reference uplink

MEASURE__12.2

[1], A.3.1

[3], A.2 and [4], A.2

MEASURE__64

[1], A.3.2

[3], A.3 and [4], A.3

MEASURE_144

[1], A.3.3

[3], A.4 and [4], A.4

MEASURE_384

[1], A.3.5

[3], A.5 and [4], A.5

AMR_CODER

[5], 4.1.1.3.1.2

[5], 4.1.2.2.1.2

To simplify the implementation of channel decoding in the test receiver the two interleaver stages in the
measurement channels can separately be switched on and off.
----------------------Channel Coding----------------------------------------------------------------------------CHANNEL CODING
STATE

Switch for activating or deactivating the channel coding of all enhanced
channels.
In the OFF state, the following menu parameters are not effective:
CODING TYPE,
INTERLEAVER 1,
INTERLEAVER 2,
CODING (enhanced channel specific).
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:BST:ENH:CCOD ON

CODING TYPE

Setting the channel coding type of all enhanced channels.
The 3GPP specification currently stipulates 4 predefined MEASUREMENT
channel coding types which differ in the input data bit rate to be processed
(12.2, 64, 144 and 384 KBPS). The additional AMR_CODER coding scheme
generates the coding of a speech channel.
For channel coding, the input data bits are taken from the data source
specified in menu parameter DATA. The bits with a higher data rate are
available at the output of channel coding. There are fixed assignments
between the measurement input data bit rate and the output symbol rate, i.e.
the menu parameters SYMBOL RATE DPCH (Downlink) or OVERALL
SYMBOL RATE are adapted automatically.
MEASURE_12.2
Measurement channel 12.2 kbps
MEASURE_64
Measurement channel 64 kbps
MEASURE_144
Measurement channel 144 kbps
MEASURE_384
Measurement channel 384 kbps
AMR_CODER
Channel coding for AMR Coder
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:BST:ENH:CCOD:TYP M12K

INTERLEAVER 1,2

Switch for separately activating or deactivating channel coding interleaver stages 1
and 2 of all enhanced channels. (The interleaver stages do not change the symbol
rate.)
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:BST:ENH:CCOD:INT1 ON

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SMIQ

Bit Error Insertion

Errors can be inserted in the data source or the CRC checksum for testing the bit/block error rate tester.
If channel coding is inactive (CHANNEL CODING STATE = OFF), the data bits are fed into the slots at the
physical level. If channel coding is active (CHANNEL CODING STATE = ON), the data bits are fed at the
transport layer level. The bit errors are always generated at the data source level.
INSERT BIT ERRORS Switch used to activate or deactivate the insertion of bit errors in the data fields
of all active enhanced channels at the frequency indicated under the NOMINAL
IN DATA
BIT ERROR RATE parameter.
In the OFF state, the following menu parameters NOMINAL BIT ERROR
RATE and RESULTING BIT ERROR RATE are not effective.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:W3GP:BST:ENH:DERR:BIT:STAT ON
-1

-7

NOMINAL BIT
ERROR RATE

Sets a user-defined bit error rate in the range of 10 to 10 with which the bits
can be inserted into the data fields of the enhanced channel timeslots. Upon
readout of the data source individual bits are inverted at random at a given
error rate to simulate an erroneous signal.
Since the bit error rate set by the user may not be adhered to as a function of
the frame SEQUENCE LENGTH and the selected SYMBOL RATE DPCH or
OVERALL SYMBOL RATE, the actual bit error rate is displayed in the next
line, i.e. RESULTING BIT ERROR RATE.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:W3GP:BST:ENH:DERR:BIT:RATE 2E-3

RESULTING BIT
ERROR RATE

Parameter indicating the resulting bit error rate used to insert the bits into the
data fields of the enhanced channel timeslots (see NOMINAL BIT ERROR
RATE parameter).
CHANNEL CODING STATE = OFF:
The BER of DPCH is displayed here.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:W3GP:BST:ENH:DERR:BIT:DPCH?
CHANNEL CODING STATE = ON:
The BER of DTCH and DCCH is displayed here.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:W3GP:BST:ENH:DERR:BIT:DTCH?
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:W3GP:BST:ENH:DERR:BIT:DCCH?

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2.15.3.1.4

External Power Control

Two test constellations have to be distinguished in the test of Closed (Inner) Loop Power Control:
1. Test whether the DUT responds with the correct output power to received TPC bits (e.g. for testing
according to [1], 6.4.2.1). This can be carried out by using a data list adapted to the test condition as TPC
data source. The TPC pattern can be defined in the channel table (see previous section, “Menu
WCDMA/3GPP - Submenu BS Configuration“ or “Menu WCDMA/3GPP - Submenu MS Configuration“,
and also section 2.15.3.1.5).
2. Test whether the DUT correctly performs the SIR (Signal to Interference Ratio) measurement and
inserts the corresponding bits into the TPC field of its transmit signal. Since the SMIQ has no
receive channel, the TPC control information has to be taken to the generator via another channel.
This is possible via "External Power Control".

Fig. 2-170

Setup for testing Closed Loop Power Control

The power of all activated enhanced channels can be increased or decreased in a predefined dynamic
range (= POWER UP RANGE + POWER DOWN RANGE) and in the defined step width (= POWER
STEP) with the TTL signal “External Power Control“.
The power change of the channels is performed by a switchover of the mapping table, controlled by the
external power control signal which is queried at the beginning of the pilot field. Since the number of
mappings is limited, the maximum dynamic range is restricted to 30 dB and the step width to min. 0.25 dB.
The output power of each channel is thus limited to the
[POWER_START-POWER_DOWN_RANGE...POWER_START+POWER_UP_RANGE] range.
Note :

To obtain optimum signal quality, the POWER_UP_RANGE should not be set higher than
necessary since the mapping of the I/Q level in this range must be maintained as a level
margin.

POWER_START and POWER_CONTROL = UP/DOWN can be set channel-specifically (see section
2.15.3.1.5).
In the following example it is assumed that
• POWER_UP_RANGE = POWER_DOWN_RANGE
• POWER_CONTROL = UP for channels 0, 2 and 3, POWER_CONTROL = DOWN for channel 1
Available mappings are shown at the right with MAPM being the starting point. In this point, all channels
have the power which was set in the menu as POWER_START.
At the beginning of the pilot field the LEVATT line is queried in each timeslot. If this line is set to logical
"0" switchover is made to the left mapping MAPM-1. This means a reduction of the output power by
POWER_STEP for all channels with POWER_CONTROL = UP . The power of channel 1 is increased
by the same value.
If the LEVATT line is set to logical "0" switchover is made to the right mapping MAPM+1. This means an
increase of the output power by POWER_STEP for all channels with POWER_CONTROL = UP. The
power of channel 1 is decreased by the same value.

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POWER
[dB]
POWER CONTROL = DOWN

POW MA

POWER
START
CH0
CH1

POWER CONTROL = UP

POWER
UP
RANGE
POWER STEP

CH2
CH3
POWER
DOWN
RANGE
External
Power
Control
Signal
{0;1}

POW MIN
Down

Up

MAPM-2
MAPM+2
MAPM-1 MAPM+1
MAP0,DOWN

Fig. 2-171

MAPM

MAPX,U

Mapping
Table

Change of channel power of 4 enhanced channels

----------------------External Power Control----------------------------------------------------------------------------EXTERNAL POWER
CONTROL STATE

Switch for activating or deactivating the external power control mechanism of
all enhanced channels.
In the OFF state, the following menu parameters are not effective:
POWER UP RANGE,
POWER DOWN RANGE,
POWER STEP,
POWER CONTROL GRAPH ?,
POWER START DPCCH,
POWER START DPDCH,
POWER START (enhanced channel-specific).
POWER CONTROL (enhanced channel-specific).
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:BST:ENH:EPOW:STAT ON

POWER STEP

Step width (0.25 to 6.0 dB) by which – with the external power control
mechanism being switched on - the channel powers of the activated enhanced
channels in the timeslot grid are increased or decreased within the set
dynamic range.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:BST:ENH:EPOW:STEP 1.0

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POWER UP RANGE

Dynamic range (0 to 30 dB) by which – with external power control mechanism
switched on – the channel powers of all activated enhanced channels can be
increased. The value POWER UP RANGE can be changed by POWER STEP.
If the dynamic range is exceeded, the warning MAX. POWER UP REACHED is
displayed.
The resulting external power control dynamic range (= POWER UP RANGE –
POWER DOWN RANGE) may be 30 dB at max. which is why the POWER UP
RANGE is limited as a function of the POWER DOWN RANGE.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:BST:ENH:EPOW:RANG:UP 10.0

POWER DOWN
RANGE

Dynamic range (0 to 30 dB) by which – with external power control mechanism
switched on – the channel powers of all activated enhanced channels can be
decreased. The value POWER UP RANGE can be changed by POWER STEP.
If the dynamic range is underranged, the warning MAX. POWER UP REACHED
is displayed.
The resulting external power control dynamic range (= POWER UP RANGE –
POWER DOWN RANGE) may be 30 dB at max. which is why the POWER
DOWN RANGE is limited as a function of the POWER UP RANGE.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:BST:ENH:EPOW:RANG:DOWN 10.0

POWER CONTROL
GRAPH ►

With this menu parameter selected, the display window is opened again and with external power control mechanism switched on - the "current" deviation of
the channel power from the set power start value of the corresponding
enhanced channels is displayed graphically(see section 2.15.3.3).
The display window is only shown if the EXTERNAL POWER CONTROL
switch is set to ON and if the specific POWER CONTROL switch is positioned
to UP or DOWN in the downlink for at least one enhanced channel.
Note :
This window is opened automatically after calculation of the signals
triggered by STATE = ON or MOD ON but can be closed again
manually by the user. This menu parameter allows the insertion of
the window again without recalculating the signal.

Note:

With Enhanced P-CCPCH/BCH State On in the downlink, only the DPCH is powercontrolled. The P-CCPCH always has the power set in the enhanced channel table.

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Further Setting of Enhanced Channels Menu

----------------------Common Enhanced Channels Settings----------------------------------------------------SEQUENCE LENGTH
P-CCPCH/BCH

With Enhanced P-CCPCH/BCH State On in the downlink, the sequence length
of the P-CCPCH/BCH is displayed. The length is always 4096 frames and
cannot be edited.
IEC/IEEE-bus command (query)
:SOUR:W3GP:BST:ENH:PCCP:SLEN?

SEQUENCE LENGTH

Sets the sequence length in radio frames used to calculate the 3 GPP WCDMA enhanced channel signal component on DGEN.
Depending on the currently available free DGEN list memory, the currently
available maximum frame sequence length is displayed in the middle of the
menu parameter line.
Note :

After triggering a new calculation, the 3GPP W-CDMA signal
component calculated on DGEN is stored in a hidden data list. The
maximum number of radio frames depends on the currently
available free DGEN list memory for the hidden data list max. 80
Mbit).
In addition to the free DGEN list memory the maximum sequence length
crucially depends on the ENHANCED P-CCPCH/BCH state and the number of
DPCHs:
ENHANCED P-CCPCH/BCH STATE = OFF
1 DPCH:
1022 frames
2 DPCHs:
511 frames
3 DPCHs:
341 frames
4 DPCHs:
255 frames
ENCHANCED P-CCPCH/BCH STATE = ON
SYMBOL RATE DPCH ≤30 ksps:
SYMBOL RATE DPCH >30 ksps:
IEC/IEEE-bus command

2044 frames
500 frames

:SOUR:W3GP:BST:ENH:SLEN 123

SYMBOL RATE DPCH Sets symbol rate of all downlink enhanced channels in ksps.
If the CHANNEL CODING STATE switch is set to ON, there is a close relation
between the settings CODING TYPE and SYMBOL RATE DPCH:
MEASURE_12.2KBPS :
SYMBOL RATE DPCH = 30 ksps
MEASURE_64KBPS :
SYMBOL RATE DPCH = 120 ksps
MEASURE_144KBPS :
SYMBOL RATE DPCH = 240 ksps
MEASURE_384KBPS :
SYMBOL RATE DPCH = 480 ksps
AMR_CODEC :
SYMBOL RATE DPCH = 30 ksps;
When a parameter is changed (CODING TYPE or SYMBOL RATE DPCH) the
associated parameter is adapted automatically.
In the higher BS1 menu the SYMBOL RATE settings of all activated enhanced
channels are automatically updated in the channel table.
IEC/IEEE-bus command

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TIMING OFFSET

Sets a time offset (0 to 149) with which the corresponding downlink enhanced
channels are sent. (The resulting crest factor of the overall signal can be
influenced).
The timing offset can be set in an interval of 256 chips.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:BST:ENH:TOFF 1

PILOT LENGTH

Sets the pilot field size in the timeslots of the corresponding downlink
enhanced channels (2, 4, 8 or 16 depending on the symbol rate).
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:BST:ENH:PLEN BIT4

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SMIQ

----------------------Specific Enhanced Channel Settings-------------------------------------------------CHANNEL NUMBER

Display parameter for the assigned serial number of a downlink enhanced
DPCH or an uplink enhanced DPDCH from the BS1 or MS1 channel table.
The enhanced channels are assigned to the first 4 dedicated channels in the
BS1 channel table or to the DPCCH/DPDCH of the MS1 channel table.
With Enhanced P-CCPCH/BCH State On in the downlink, also the P-CCPCH
with channel number 4 is available.

STATE

Switch for activating or deactivating the corresponding downlink enhanced
channel. In the ON state the channel is marked as enhanced channel by an
additional E (in addition to CH. NO) in the channel table line determined by the
CHANNEL NUMBER in the higher BS1 menu – under the precondition that the
ENHANCED CHANNELS STATE switch is set to ON.
In the OFF state, the following channel-specific menu parameters are not
effective:
CHAN CODE
POWER START
POWER CONTROL
DATA
TPC
MULTI CODE
In the higher BS1 menu, the STATE parameter has to be updated in the
channel table line determined by the ENHANCED CHANNEL NUMBER.
Note:

The enhanced channels cannot be activated individually in the
uplink; the required enhanced channels are automatically activated
via the OVERALL SYMBOL RATE setting.

IEC/IEEE-bus command
TYPE

1125.5555.03

:SOUR:W3GP:BST:ENH:CHAN11:STAT ON

Display parameter for the channel type of the corresponding enhanced
channel.
The type is taken from the TYPE parameter of the channel table line or
column determined by the ENHANCED CHANNEL NUMBER with the channel
table belonging to the higher BS1/MS1 menu.
In the downlink, enhanced channels have the DPCH type and in the uplink, the
DPCCH type (1st enhanced channel) or DPDCH (2nd to 4th enhanced
channel).
With Enhanced P-CCPCH/BCH State On in the downlink, channel type
P-CCPCH is additionally available in the table.

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CHAN CODE

Sets the corresponding enhanced channel.
Downlink:
The channelization codes of the downlink enhanced channels are variable from
0 to -1 (3.840 MCPS/enhanced channel symbol rate). In the higher BS1 menu,
the CH. CODE parameter is updated in the channel-table line determined by the
ENHANCED CHANNEL NUMBER.
With Enhanced P-CCPCH/BCH State On in the downlink, the P-CCPCH
automatically has the data rate of 15 ksps and the channelization code 1
stipulated in the standard.
Uplink:
The channelization codes of the uplink enhanced channels are constant and
described in [2].
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:BST:ENH:CHAN11:CHNC 0

POWER START

Sets the channel (start) power of the corresponding downlink enhanced
channel. If the EXTERNAL POWER CONTROL STATE switch is set to ON
and the channel-specific POWER CONTROL switch to UP or DOWN, this
value is the channel start power for the external power control mechanism.
In the higher BS1 menu, the POWER DB parameter has to be updated in the
channel table line determined by the ENHANCED CHANNEL NUMBER.
Note :

By starting the ADJUST TOTAL POWER menu parameter in the
upper menu level of 3GPP W-CDMA all channel powers (POWER
DB parameter) of the BS1 channel table and thus also the POWER
START values of the set enhanced channel are adapted so that the
average overall power of all activated channels is 0 dB with
reference to the LEVEL indicated in the SMIQ display.

In the uplink, the channel start powers are determined via the parameters
POWER START DPCCH and POWER START DPDCH.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:BST1:ENH:CHAN11:POW:STAR -30.0
POWER CONTROL

DATA
DATA DTCH
DATA DCCH

1125.5555.03

Switch indicating the direction (UP or DOWN) with external power control
mechanism activated – with which the channel power of the corresponding
downlink enhanced channel is changed in the POWER STEP. The link is with
reference to the high level of the external power control TTL signal at the
beginning of the pilot field of a timeslot.
In the OFF state, the corresponding downlink enhanced channel of the
external power control mechanism is not taken into account.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:BST:ENH:CHAN1:POW:CONT UP
Note:
The Power Control parameter is not provided with P-CCPCH
since it is not power-controlled.
If channel coding is inactive, the data source for the data fields of the timeslots
of the corresponding enhanced channel can be selected here (DATA DTCH
and DATA DCCH are nor displayed in this case.).
If channel coding is active, data sources can be selected for the two
components of the channel (DTCH and DCCH).
In a submenu the data sources PN9, PN11, PN15, PN16, ALL0, ALL1 and a
24-bit PATTERN as well as any data lists DLISTxx can be selected. In the first
uplink enhanced channel (DPCCH) a data source cannot be indicated since
no data field is available for this channel in the timeslots.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:W3GP:BST:ENH:CHAN1:DATA PN9
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:W3GP:BST:ENH:CHAN1:DATA:PATT #H3F, 8
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:W3GP:BST:ENH:CHAN1:DATA:DSEL 'name'

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TPC

Selects the data source for the TPC fields of the timeslots of the
corresponding enhanced channel.
In a submenu the data sources ALL0, ALL1 and a 24-bit PATTERN as well as
any data lists DLISTxx can be selected.
Only one bit is read out from the data source per TPC field. This bit is then
multiplied in the whole TPC field.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:W3GP:BST:ENH:CHAN1:TPC ONE
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:W3GP:BST:ENH:CHAN1:TPC:PATT #H3F, 8

MULTI CODE

Switch with which the multicode channel trunking of the corresponding
downlink enhanced channel can be activated or deactivated with other
dedicated channels.
All dedicated channels of a base station whose multicode switch is set to ON
are trunked to form one virtual channel – irrespective of whether they are
declared as enhanced dedicated channels or as normal dedicated channels.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:BST:ENH:CHAN1:MCOD OFF

SELECT DATA LIST... Selects an available data list or generation of a new data list (in the submenu).
The currently selected data list is displayed on the right.
CURRENT: DLIST01
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:BST:ENH:DSEL 'ABC'
COPY CURRENT
DATA LIST TO...

Copies the contents of the current data list into an existing or new data list.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:DM:DLIS:COPY 'ABC'

DELETE DATA LIST... Deletes an existing data list.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:DM:DLIS:DEL 'ABC'
EDIT DATA LIST...

1125.5555.03

Edits an existing data list.

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Uplink

Only the uplink parameters are described here. If the parameters of section 2.15.3.1 are also available
in the uplink, :BST has to be replaced by :MST for the corresponding remote-control command.

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SMIQ

----------------------External Power Control----------------------------------------------------------------------------EXTERNAL POWER
CONTROL STATE

Switch for activating or deactivating the external power control mechanism of
all enhanced channels.
In the OFF state, the following menu parameters are not effective:
POWER UP RANGE,
POWER DOWN RANGE,
POWER STEP,
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST:ENH:EPOW:STAT
ON

POWER STEP

Step width (0.25 to 6.0 dB) by which – with the external power control
mechanism switched on – the channel powers of the activated enhanced
channels in the timeslot grid are increased or decreased within the set
dynamic range.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST:ENH:EPOW:STEP
1.0

POWER UP RANGE

Dynamic range (0 to 30 dB) in which – with the external power control
mechanism switched on – the channel powers of all the activated enhanced
channels can be increased. The value POWER UP RANGE can be changed by
POWER STEP. If the dynamic range is exceeded, the warning "MAX. POWER
UP REACHED” is displayed.
The resulting external power control dynamic range (= POWER UP RANGE –
POWER DOWN RANGE) must not exceed 30 dB. For this reason, the
POWER UP RANGE is limited as a function of the POWER DOWN RANGE.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST:ENH:EPOW:RANG:UP 10.0

POWER DOWN
RANGE

Dynamic range (0 to 30 dB) in which – with the external power control
mechanism switched on – the channel powers of all the activated enhanced
channels can be decreased. The value POWER DOWN RANGE can be
changed by POWER STEP. If the dynamic range is underranged, the warning
"MIN. POWER DOWN REACHED" is displayed.
The resulting external power control dynamic range (= POWER UP RANGE –
POWER DOWN RANGE) must not exceed 30 dB. For this reason, the
POWER DOWN RANGE is limited as a function of the POWER UP RANGE.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST:ENH:EPOW:RANG:DOWN 10.0

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----------------------Common Enhanced Channel Settings----------------------------------------------------OVERALL SYMBOL
RATE

Sets the overall symbol rate in ksps and the required uplink DPDCHs.
For an overall uplink symbol rate of up to 960 ksps only one DPDCH is
required in addition to the normally available DPCCH. Further DPDCHs with
960 ksps each are added to the signal to obtain a higher overall symbol rate
(maximum 6 DPDCHs).
The enhanced channel table is adapted depending on the setting for
OVERALL SYMBOL RATE (e.g. number of active enhanced channels). In the
channel table of the higher MS1 menu, the enhanced channels are marked by
an additional E (in addition to CHANNEL NUMBER).
If the CHANNEL CODING STATE switch is set to ON, there is a close relation
between the settings CODING TYPE and OVERALL SYMBOL RATE:
MEASURE__12.2:
OVERALL SYMBOL RATE = 60 ksps
MEASURE__64:
OVERALL SYMBOL RATE = 240 ksps
MEASURE_144:
OVERALL SYMBOL RATE = 480 ksps
MEASURE_384:
OVERALL SYMBOL RATE = 1 * 960 ksps
AMR_CODER:
SYMBOL RATE DPDCH = 60 ksps;
When a parameter is changed (CODING TYPE or OVERALL SYMBOL RATE)
the associated parameter is adapted automatically.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST:ENH:ORAT X2

DPDCH POWER

Sets the channel power (-60 dB to 0 dB) of the DPDCHs. Each active DPDCH
is sent with this power. If the EXTERNAL POWER CONTROL STATE switch
is set to ON, this power is also the start power for the power control.
Note:
Starting the ADJUST TOTAL POWER menu parameter at the top
menu level of 3GPP W-CDMA adapts all the channel powers
(POWER DB parameter) of the mobile stations (and, thus, also the
POWER START values of the set enhanced channels) so that the
average overall power of all the activated channels is 0 dB with
reference to the LEVEL in the SMIQ display.
IEC/IEEE-bus command

ENHANCED DPCCH
STATE

1125.5555.03

:SOUR:W3GP:MST:ENH: POW:DPDC -30.0

This parameter is used to determine whether the DPCCH is calculated as
enhanced channel (on the data generator) or as "normal" channel (on the
modulation coder).
STATE = ON:
The DPCCH is calculated as enhanced channel. This setting is useful when
External Power Control is active.
STATE = OFF:
The DPCCH is calculated as a normal channel. This setting is useful for all
measurements which require no External Power Control.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:W3GP:MST:ENH:DPCC:STAT OFF

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DPCCH POWER

SMIQ

Sets the channel power (-60 dB to 0 dB) of the DPCCH. If the EXTERNAL
POWER CONTROL STATE switch is set to ON, this power is also the start
power for power control.
Note :
Starting the ADJUST TOTAL POWER menu parameter at the top
menu level of 3GPP W-CDMA adapts all the channel powers
(POWER DB parameter) of the mobile stations (and, thus, also the
POWER START values of the set enhanced channel) so that the
average overall power of all the activated channels is 0 dB with
reference to the LEVEL indicated in the SMIQ display.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
30.0

:SOUR:W3GP:MST:ENH:POW:DPCC

-

----------------------Specific Enhanced Channel Settings-------------------------------------------------SYMBOL RATE

2.15.3.3

Display parameter indicating the symbol rates of the individual uplink
enhanced channels.

Display of External Power Control Mode of Four Enhanced Channels

The current External Power Control mode of the four enhanced channels is displayed here. The
deviation of the channel power (= ∆POW) of the set POWER START caused by the external power
control mechanism is displayed in graphical form.
The window is shown in the SMIQ display after calculating the 3GPP W-CDMA signal triggered by
STATE = ON or MOD ON. The window is blanked out after pressing the RETURN key to be able to
operate the SMIQ during the signal output.
Since a realtime update of the window in the timeslot (= 0.667 ms) is not possible for reasons of speed,
an update can be performed in a more coarse time interval. Fast channel power changes are not
displayed but the settled state of the control loop can be recognized very easily by the user.

Fig. 2-173

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Enhanced Functions For Digital Standard 3GPP W-CDMA (FDD)
OCNS Channels

A so-called Orthogonal Channel Noise (OCNS) has to be simulated for testing the maximum input level
([1], 7.4) of mobile stations (user equipment).
In addition to the 12.2 kbps measurement channel the base station signal comprises further high-power
orthogonal channels and a PCCPCH.
The OCNS setting function has a similar effect as Para. Predef. (see sect. Digital Standard 3GPP W-CDMA),
i.e. all parameters of the WCDMA/3GPP system are set to useful values.

2.15.4.1

OCNS Menu

Fig. 2-174

DIGITAL STD - WCDMA/3GPP - OCNS CHANNELS menu

OCNS NUMBER OF
CHANNELS

Number of OCNS channels additionally added to the 3GPP W-CDMA signal
(in addition to the enhanced channels). The maximum number of OCNS
channels depends on the OCNS symbol rate:
MAX_NOF_OCNS_Channels =
(Chip rate / OCNS SYMBOL RATE)
– 4 enhanced channels
This menu parameter is only effective after pressing EXECUTE ►.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:BST:OCNS:COUN 10

OCNS SYMBOL
RATE

Sets the symbol rate of all OCNS channels in ksps.
This menu parameter is only effective after pressing EXECUTE ►.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:BST:OCNS:SRAT D240K

OCNS CREST

The crest factor of the OCNS signal can be influenced by setting the
channelization codes and timing offsets.
MINIMUM: The crest factor is minimized (the channelization codes are
distributed uniformly over the code domain, the timing offsets are
increased by 3 from channel to channel).
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:BST:OCNS:CRES MIN
AVERAGE: An average crest factor is set (the channelization codes are
distributed uniformly over the code domain, the timing offsets are
all set to 0).
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:BST:OCNS:CRES AVER
WORST: The crest factor is set to an unfavourable value (i.e. maximum)
(the channelization codes are assigned in ascending order. The
timing offsets are all set to 0).
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:BST:OCNS:CRES WORS

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OCNS CHANNELS
TOTAL POWER

Fraction of power of OCNS channel signal component at the overall signal
normalized to 0 dB. This menu parameter is only effective after pressing
EXECUTE ►.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:BST:OCNS:POW –10.0

P-CCPCH STATE

Switch with which the P-CCPCH can be added to the OCNS dedicated
channels. This menu parameter is only effective after pressing EXECUTE ►.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:BST:OCNS:PCCP:STAT ON

P-CCPCH POWER

Fraction of power of P-CCPCH signal component at the overall signal
normalized to 0 dB. This menu parameter is only effective after pressing
EXECUTE ►.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:BST:OCNS:PCCP:POW –10.0

ENHANCED CH.
TOTAL POWER

Fraction of power of enhanced channel signal component at the overall signal
normalized to 0 dB. The value for ENHANCED CH. TOTAL POWER is
determined from the POWER START values of all activated enhanced
channels and offered to the user as default value. If the user changes this
value, also the values for POWER START of the activated enhanced
channels are adapted. If all enhanced channels are inactive, ENHANCED CH.
TOTAL POWER are set to –60.0 dB.
This menu parameter is only effective after pressing EXECUTE ".
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:BST:OCNS:EPOW –10.0

EXECUTE ►

The EXECUTE command is used to validate the settings described above and
to fill in the channel tables of the base stations.
The rules for filling in the channel tables correspond to those of the
PARA.PREDEF SETTING... menu parameter with the following exceptions:
The first 4 DPCHs are reserved for the enhanced channels. The OCNS
channel settings are entered from the 5th DPCH in the channel table. The
maximum number of DPCHs (= OCNS channels) is reduced by 4 (= number
of enhanced channels).
S-CCPCH is switched off (STATE = OFF).
The channel power values of OCNS channels must be determined from menu
parameters NUMBER OF OCNS CHANNELS and OCNS CHANNELS TOTAL
POWER. The P-CCPCH channel power is taken over from P-CCPCH POWER
menu parameter (if P-CCPCH is switched on) .
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:W3GP:BST:OCNS:EXEC

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Enhanced Functions For Digital Standard 3GPP W-CDMA (FDD)
Test of Maximum Input Level with SMIQ

To test the maximum input level of a mobile station (UE) (according to [1], 7.4) proceed as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.

In the DIGITAL-STD menu select menu item SET DEFAULT to set all parameters to defined values.
Set sequence length to 13. (see section 2.15.4.3)
Enter the DIGITAL STD-WCDMA/3GPP-ENHANCED CHANNELS menu.
Set STATE to ON.
Set CHANNEL CODING STATE to ON.
Select CODING TYPE = MEASURE__12.2 and switch on both interleavers.
Switch off EXTERNAL POWER CONTROL.
Select a sequence length of 1022 (see section 2.15.4.3).
Activate channel 11 (STATE to ON), all other channels are inactive.
Set the following parameters for channel 11:
CHAN CODE = 25 (not defined in [1], other code also possible)
DATA DTCH = PN9
DATA DCCH = PN15 (not defined in [1], other data also possible)
Change to the DIGITAL STD-WCDMA/3GPP-OCNS CHANNELS menu.
Set number of channels (NUMBER OF CHANNELS) to 60. (A value for [1] is not given but a
utilization of 50% for the code domain is recommended.)
Set SYMBOL RATE to 30 ksps. (A value is not given in [1] but normal voice channels are
recommended.)
Select CREST=MINIMUM.
Set OCNS CHANNELS TOTAL POWER to –1 dB.
Activate P-CCPCH (STATE=ON).
Select –12 dB as P-CCPCH POWER.
Set ENHANCED CHANNELS TOTAL POWER to –19 dB.
Activate EXECUTE.
Change to the DIGITAL STD-WCDMA/3GPP - BS1 menu.
Set TFCI STATE = ON.
Activate P-CPICH with –10 dB.
Activate P-SCH and S-SCH with –15 dB each.
Activate PICH with –15 dB. Select its channelization code so that no domain conflict occurs.

Overview of all active channels in the OCNS measurement:
Table 2-28

OCNS channels

Physical channel

Power (log.)

Power (lin.)

DPCH (measurement)

-19 dB

1.26 %

CPICH

-10 dB

10.0 %

PCCPCH

-12 dB

6.30 %

SCH

-12 dB

6.30 %

PICH

-15 dB

3.16 %

OCNS

-1 dB

79.3 %

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SMIQ

Favourable Sequence Length for OCNS Measurement

To perform a realistic OCNS measurement, certain sequence length combinations are to be preferred.
Both signal components (measurement channel and OCNS channels) are cyclically output. The cycle
length of the measurement channel can be entered in the ENHANCED CHANNEL (SEQUENCE
LENGTH) menu, the cycle of the OCNS channel in the WCDMA/3GPP menu.
If these lengths are identical, also the overall signal is repeated with this cycle length. If the two lengths are
different, the overall signal is repeated with a cycle length that corresponds to the least common multiple
of the individual lengths.
To simulate a real base-station signal optimally, the overall cycle length should be selected as large as
possible. Therefore, both sequence lengths should be relatively prime. This is the case if two prime
numbers are used, for example. The overall cycle length then becomes the product of the two sequence
lengths.
The values in section 2.15.4.2 are selected so that the overall cycle length becomes a maximum
(1022*13 frames = 133 seconds).
Note : To reduce the computation time for the signal it can be useful to use smaller sequence lengths.

2.15.5

Additional MS Based On MS4

Similar to simulating a realistic downlink signal for testing a mobile station receiver with OCNS (section
2.15.4), there is a realistic uplink signal (for testing a base station receiver) consisting of the individual
signals of many mobile stations.
Up to three mobile stations are configured, see section “Digital Standard 3GPP W-CDMA“ and section
“WCDMA/3GPP menu - Submenu MS Configuration“.
The fourth mobile station MS4 is used as a reference for all other stations. Based on the settings of this
mobile station, all Additional Mobile Stations are calculated and the following parameters are modified:
•
•

Scrambling code (all stations are different)
Power (different from MS4, but same power)

Fig. 2-175

DIGITAL STD - WCDMA/3GPP ADDITIONAL MS STATE menu

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ADDITIONAL MS
STATE

Switch with which up to 50 additional mobile stations can be added (ON) to a
3GPP W-CDMA signal (defined in MS1 to MS4) otherwise all additional MS
are deactivated (OFF).
The additional MS are also calculated on the MCOD and added to the ARB
memory with the signal component of the primary MS.
The basic settings of the additional mobile stations (e.g. Signature, Access
Slot, TFCI, FBI and TPC settings as well as the channel scenario from
PRACH, PCPCH, DPCCH + DPDCHs) are taken over from the primary
reference mobile station 4.
In the OFF state, the following menu parameters have no influence on the
3GPP W-CDMA signal:
NUMBER OF ADDITIONAL MS,
SCRAMBLING CODE STEP,
POWER OFFSET [RELATIVE TO MS4].
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST:ADD:STAT ON

NUMBER OF
ADDITIONAL MS

Number of additional mobile stations 1 to 64.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST:ADD:COUNT 33

SCRAMBLING CODE
STEP

Initialization increment of uplink scrambling code generator for additional mobile
stations. The scrambling code value of the primary reference MS4 is used as the
basic value of the scrambling code initialization of an additional MS.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST:ADD:SCOD:STEP 5

POWER OFFSET

With this menu parameter it is possible to set a power offset of the active
channels of the additional MS relative to the powers of the active channels of
the primary reference MS4.
The resulting power value of the channel must be in the range from 0 to –60
dB (limitation in case of underrange or overrange).
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:W3GP:MST:ADD:POW:OFFS –3.0

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2.16

SMIQ

Digital Standard NADC

With the options Modulation Coder (SMIQB20) and Data Generator (SMIQB11) provided, modulation
signals according to the American NADC standard (IS-541 or IS-136) can be generated. NADC is a
TDMA standard for cellular mobile radio networks.
SMIQ can generate both the transmit signal of a base station (BS) and the transmit signal of a mobile
station (MS). Transmission from BS to MS is called "downlink", "uplink" being used for transmission in
the opposite direction.
Each TDMA frame consists of 6 slots. The 6 slots can be configured for both full rate and half rate
mode. For half rate, the data content for each of the 6 slots can be defined separately by means of a
slot editor whereas in the full rate mode 2 slots for example slot 1 and 4 are combined in a frame. The
settings for the first slot are then automatically used for the assigned second slot. Each slot can be
switched on or off. Moreover, a defined intermediate level can be set for uplink slots.
A burst type has to be defined to configure a slot. The following burst types can be selected:
• TCH

a traffic channel burst with a different structure for uplink and downlink,

• SHORT

the so-called "shortened burst" only available during uplink and,

• ALL_DATA

burst type for test purposes with freely programmable data contents in the selected
slot.

The following internal modulation sources are available:
• different PRBS generators with a sequence length between 2 -1 and 2 -1 and
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23

• data lists, ie freely programmable data sequences from the data generator memory.
For generating the NADC signals, SMIQ inserts the modulation data continuously (in real time) into the
selected slots. Using a digital signal processor the data generator generates a data sequence with
modulation data and control signals for envelope control.
The data generator in SMIQ generates a data stream which is converted into IQ signals in the
modulation coder. According to the NADC standard, the modulation type is π/4 DQPSK at a symbol rate
of 24.3 ksymbol/s and √COS filtering. Symbol rate and filtering can be changed in SMIQ.

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Digital Standard NADC
Sync and Trigger Signals

The data generator generates a data sequence with modulation data, control signals for envelope
control, and synchronization signals.
When TRIGGER MODE AUTO is selected, the NADC signal generation is started automatically.
This start can also be activated by an external trigger signal (TRIGGER MODE ARMED_AUTO) which
allows a synchronous sequence for BER measurements to be carried out on receivers.
A trigger signal can be fed via the TRIGIN input at connector PAR DATA. The active slope of a trigger
signal applied there executes a trigger event.
NADC signal generation at a frame limit is started after a trigger event. Data from data lists are inserted
into the selected slots starting from the first bit. PRBS generators start with the set initialization status.
Signal generation either starts immediately after the active slope of the trigger signal or after a settable
number of symbols (EXT TRIGGER DELAY). Retriggering (RETRIG) can be inhibited for a settable
number of symbols (EXT RETRIGGER INHIBIT).
A trigger event can be executed manually or via the IEC/IEEE bus using EXECUTE TRIGGER.
When a trigger event is executed, a trigger signal is output at the TRIGOUT 3 output of SMIQ.
SMIQ also generates the following sync signals:
• a frame clock at TRIGOUT 1 output,
• a frame or multiframe clock at TRIGOUT 2 output with settable position in the frame,
• the symbol clock and the bit clock.
A clock synthesizer on the modulation coder generates the symbol clock and the bit clock in SMIQ. All
the clock signals are synchronized to the 10-MHz reference of SMIQ. The symbol clock is available at
connector SYMBOL CLOCK and the bit clock at connector BIT CLOCK. If required, the clock
synthesizer in SMIQ can be synchronized to an external symbol or bit clock.
The clock signal is selected in the menu via CLOCK-CLOCK SOURCE EXT.
To allow for a trouble-free synchronization of the clock synthesizer first apply the external clock and set
the correct symbol rate at SMIQ. Then switch CLOCK SOURCE from INT to EXT.
Note:

The set symbol rate should not differ by more than 1% from the symbol rate of the external
signal.

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SMIQ

PN Generators as Internal Data Source

Independent PN generators (Pseudo Noise) can be selected for each slot as data source for data fields
DATA and SACCH. These PN generators provide pseudo-random bit sequences of different length or
period. That is why they are also called PRBS generators (Pseudo Random Binary Sequence).
Data sequences are sequences of maximum length which are generated by means of feedback shift
registers.
The following figure gives an example of a 9 bit generator with feedbacks after register 4 and 0 (output).

EXOR

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

DATA

The pseudo-random sequence of a PRBS generator is clearly defined by the number of registers and
the feedback. The following table describes all PRBS generators available:

Table 2-29 PRBS generators for NADC
PRBS generator

Length in bits

Feedback after

9 bit

29 -1 = 511

Register 4, 0

11 bit

211 -1 =2047

Register 2, 0

15 bit

215 -1 = 32767

Register 1, 0

16 bit

216 -1 = 65535

Register 5, 3, 2, 0

20 bit

220 -1 = 1048575

Register 3, 0

21 bit

221 -1 = 2097151

Register 2, 0

23 bit

223 -1 = 8388607

Register 5, 0

PN generators PN9,11,15,20 and PN23 are configured according to CCITT Rec. 0.151/152/153. The
output sequence is inverted for generators PN15 and PN23.
The start value of the PN generators is different in the slots and equals

start value = 1 + 14 hex × slot number
Example: PN9 generator in slot 1 with start value 15hex = 10101 binary.

EXOR

0

0

0

0

1

0

1

0

1

DATA

The resulting output sequence is 1010100000010100101011110010 etc.

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Digital Standard NADC
Lists as Internal Data Source

A freely programmable memory on the data generator serves as internal data source for the data fields
of the slots. The data are managed in so-called lists. A list editor allows to select, copy, modify and
delete data lists (DATA LIST).
The list editor is available via menu DIGITAL-MOD - SOURCE....

2.16.4

External Modulation Data

External data can (only) be applied via the SERDATA interface. A selection of SERDATA as data
source is only possible for a single data field of a slot. For further information on the characteristics of
the SERDATA interface see Annex A.
To ensure that the external data bits are assigned to specific positions in the data field of the selected
slot and that they are reproducible, the buffer of the RS-232 transmitter and receiver has to be deleted.
A triggered start has to follow.
The following setting sequence is required in the DIGITAL STD - NADC menu:
1. Carry out desired settings in menu.
2. Select data source SERDATA for the data field of the slot using SELECT SLOT - ....
3. Make connection to external data source, but do not yet start external data source.
4. Switch off digital standard using STATE - OFF.
5. Set TRIGGER MODE ARMED_AUTO.
In this state, SMIQ is ready for reception, but discards data that are read in via SERDATA.
6. Switch on digital standard with STATE ON.
7. Start external data source.
The read-in data are written into the receiving buffer. Only if this buffer is filled can SMIQ react to a
trigger event.
8. Activate trigger event. Signal generation is thus started at a frame limit. The first bit received via
SERDATA is put to the first bit position in the selected data field.

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SMIQ

Menu DIGITAL STANDARD - NADC

Menu DIGITAL STD - NADC provides access to settings for generating NADC signals.
Menu selection:

DIGITAL STD - NADC

- 30.0 dBm
- 27.6 dBm

LEVEL

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

PEP

NADC
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

PHS
IS-95
NADC
PDC
GSM

STATE
MODULATION...
TRIGGER MODE...
EXECUTE TRIGGER
TRIGGER...
CLOCK...
POWER RAMP CONTROL...
SLOT ATTENUATION

2
TCH

3
TCH

OFF ON
2 b/sym
AUTO
INT
INT
15 dB

SAVE/RCL FRAME...
LINK DIRECTION
RATE CONFIGURATION
SELECT SLOT
1
TCH

Fig. 2-176

π /4DQPSK

4
TCH

UPLINK

DOWNLINK
ALL_FULL

5
TCH

6
TCH

Menu DIGITAL STD - NADC, SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data
Generator SMIQB11

STATE

Switch on/off of Digital Standard NADC modulation. Vector Modulation or
Digital Modulation will be switched off automatically.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:NADC:STAT ON

MODULATION...

Opens a window for setting the modulation parameters.

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

LEVEL
PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 27.6 dBm

NADC
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-177

PHS
IS-95
NADC
PDC
GSM

STATE
SET TO STANDARD
MODULATION... MODULATION TYPE
π /4 DQPSK 2 b/sym
TRIGGER MODE.. SYMBOL RATE
24 300.0 sym/s
EXECUTE TRIGGER FILTER TYPE...
SQRCOS
TRIGGER....
ROLL OFF FACTOR
0.35
CLOCK...
FILTER MODE
LOW_ACP
LOW_EVM
POWER RAMP CONT...
LOW DISTORTION MODE
OFF
ON
SLOT ATTENUATION
1
TCH

Menu DIGITAL STD - NADC - MODULATION..., SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder
SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11

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SET TO
STANDARD

Sets the subsequent modulation parameters to the
values predefined by the standard.

MODULATION TYPE

Displays the modulation type.

SYMBOL RATE

Input value for the symbol clock. 24.3 ksymbol/s are
preset.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:NADC:SRAT 24.31KHZ

FILTER

Selection of baseband filter. A selection between
Nyquist filters COS, SQRCOS or a user-defined filter
USER (cf. Section Digital Modulation) is possible.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:NADC:FILT:TYPE COS

ROLL OFF FACTOR

Input value for the roll-off factor.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:NADC:FILT:PAR 0.35

FILTER MODE

Selection of filter mode.
LOW_ACP Filter for minimum Adjacent Channel
Power.
IEEE :SOUR:NADC:FILT:MODE LACP
LOW_EVM Filter for minimum vector error.
IEEE :SOUR:NADC:FILT:MODE LEVM

LOW DISTORTION

TRIGGER MODE...

1125.5555.03

Switch on/off of low-distortion mode..
After switch-on, the level of the IQ baseband signals
is reduced by 3 dB. In some cases, this might reduce
undesired intermodulation products. OFF is normally
the more favourable setting.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:NADC:LDIS OFF

Opens a window for selecting the trigger mode.
AUTO

The NADC signals are continuously transmitted in the
activated slots.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:NADC:SEQ AUTO

RETRIG

The NADC signals are continuously transmitted in the
activated slots. A trigger event causes a restart.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:NADC:SEQ RETR

ARMED_AUTO

The NADC signal generation does not start until a
trigger event has occurred. The unit then
automatically switches over to the AUTO mode and
can no longer be triggered.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:NADC:SEQ AAUT

ARMED_RETRIG

The NADC signal generation does not start until a
trigger event has occurred. The unit then
automatically switches over to the RETRIG mode.
Each new trigger event causes a restart.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:NADC:SEQ ARET

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EXECUTE
TRIGGER

Executes a trigger even to start the NADC signal generation.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :TRIG:DM:IMM

TRIGGER...

Opens a window for selecting the trigger source, for configuring the trigger
output signals and for setting the time delay of an external trigger signal.

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

LEVEL
PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 27.6 dBm

NADC
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-178

PHS
IS-95
NADC
PDC
GSM

TRIGGER SOURCE
STATE
MODULATION... EXT TRIGGER DELAY
TRIGGER MODE EXT RETRIGGER INHIBIT
EXECUTE TRIG
TRIGGER OUT2 DELAY
TRIGGER....
TRIGGER OUT2 PERIOD
CLOCK...
POWER RAMP C>
SLOT ATTENUA

INT

EXT
0 Symb
0 Symb
0 Symb
1 Frames

1
TCH

Menu DIGITAL STD - NADC_TRIGGER..., SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder
SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11

(TRIGGER...)

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TRIGGER SOURCE

Selection of trigger source.
EXT
The NADC signal generation is started
by the active slope of an external trigger
signal.
The polarity, the trigger threshold and
the input resistance of the TRIGIN input
can be modified in menu DIGITAL MOD
- EXT INPUTS.
INT
A trigger event can be executed by
EXECUTE TRIGGER .
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:NADC:TRIG:SOUR EXT

EXT TRIGGER
DELAY

Setting the number of symbols by which an external
trigger signal is delayed before it starts the NADC
signal generation.
This is used for setting the time synchronization
between the the SMIQ and the DUT.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:NADC:TRIG:DEL 3

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EXT RETRIGGER
INHIBIT

Setting the number of symbols for which a restart is
inhibited after a trigger event.
With TRIGGER MODE RETRIG selected, each new
trigger signal restarts the NADC signal generation.
This restart can be inhibited for the entered number
of symbols.
Example:
The entry of 1000 symbols causes new trigger
signals to be ignored for the duration of 1000 symbols after a trigger event
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:NADC:TRIG:INH 1000

TRIGGER OUT 2
DELAY

Input value of delay of trigger signal at TRIGOUT 2
output compared with beginning of frame.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:NADC:TRIG:OUTP:DEL 2

TRIGGER OUT2
PERIOD

Input value of output signal period at TRIGOUT 2
output given in frames.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:NADC:TRIG:OUTP:PER 1

Opens a window for selecting the clock source and for setting a delay.

CLOCK...

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

- 30.0 dBm
- 27.6 dBm

LEVEL
PEP

NADC
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-179

PHS
IS-95
NADC
PDC
GSM

CLOCK SOURCE
STATE
MODULATION... MODE
TRIGGER MODE DELAY
EXECUTE TRIG
TRIGGER....
CLOCK...
POWER RAMP C>
SLOT ATTENUA

INT
SYMBOL

EXT
BIT
0.00 Symb

1
TCH

Menu DIGITAL STD - NADC - CLOCK..., SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder SMIQB20
and Data Generator SMIQB11

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(CLOCK...)

SMIQ

CLOCK SOURCE

Selection of clock source.
INT
SMIQ uses internally generated clock signals.
EXT

An external symbol clock or bit clock is fed in
at connectors SYMBOL CLOCK or BIT
CLOCK. The clock synthesizer on the
modulation coder is synchronized to this
clock.
The symbol rate has to be set with an
accuracy of ± 1 %.
The polarity, the trigger threshold and the
input resistance of the clock inputs can be
modified in menu DIGITAL MOD - EXT
INPUTS.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:NADC:CLOC:SOUR INT

POWER RAMP
CONTROL...

MODE

Selection of clock for external clock signal.
SYMBOL
The external clock has to be a symbol clock.
BIT
The external clock has to be a bit clock.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:NADC:CLOC:MODE SYMB

DELAY

Setting the delay of generated modulation signal to an
external clock.
This can be used, for example, for synchronization with a
second unit to achieve time synchronization between the
modulation signals of the two units.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:NADC:CLOC:DEL 0.5

Opens a window for setting the envelope control, especially for the rising and
falling ramp at the beginning and end of a slot.

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

LEVEL
MHz

PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 27.6 dBm

NADC
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-180

PHS
IS95
NADC
PDC
GSM

STATE
MODULATION...
TRIGGER MODE
EXECUTE TRIG
TRIGGER....
CLOCK...
POWER RAMP C>
SLOT ATTENUA

SET DEFAULT
RAMP TIME
RAMP FUNCTION
RAMP DELAY
RISE OFFSET
FALL OFFSET

LIN

2.0
COS
0.0
0
0

Symb
Symb
Symb
Symb

1
TCH

Menu DIGITAL STD - NADC - POWER RAMP CONTROL... , SMIQ equipped with
Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11

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CONTROL...)

SLOT ATTENUATION

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Digital Standard NADC
SET DEFAULT

Resets the subsequent parameters to the factory-set
values.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:NADC:PRAM:PRES

RAMP TIME

Input value for the rise and fall time of the envelope
at the beginning or end of a slot. The time is set in
units of symbol period.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:NADC:PRAM:TIME 0.25

RAMP FUNCTION

Selection of shape of rising and falling ramp for
envelope control.
LIN
Linear ramp function.
COS
Cosine function. A more favourable
spectrum than that of the LIN function is
obtained.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:NADC:PRAM:SHAP LIN

RAMP DELAY

Input value for a shift of the envelope characteristic
to the modulated signal. A positive value causes a
delay of the envelope. The values are set in the units
of the symbol length.
IEC/IEEE-bus
SOUR:NADC:PRAM:DEL 0.1

RISE OFFSET

Input value for a positive or negative offset of the
rising ramp of the envelope at the beginning of a slot.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:NADC:PRAM:ROFF -1

FALL OFFSET

Input value for a positive or negative offset of the
falling ramp of the envelope at the end of a slot.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:NADC:PRAM:LOFF 1

Input value for the level reduction in dB of all active slots whose SLOT LEVEL
was set to ATTEN. Menu SELECT SLOT allows the slots to be determined
whose level is to be reduced.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:NADC:SLOT:ATT 40 DB

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SAVE/RCL FRAME...

SMIQ

Opens a window for saving and loading a frame configuration. Loading a
frame affects all parameters that can be set under SELECT SLOT.

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

LEVEL
MHz

PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 27.6 dBm

NADC
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-181

PHS
IS-95
NADC
PDC
GSM

T R I G G E R M O D E GET PREDEFINED FRAME...
E X E C U T E T R I G REFCALL FRAME...
T R I G G E R . . . . SAVE FRAME...
CLOCK...
DELETE FRAME...
POWER RAMP C>
SLOT ATTENUA
SAVE/RCL FRA
1
TCH

Menu DIGITAL STD - NADC - SAVE/RCL FRAME, SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder
SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11

(SAVE/RCL FRAME...) GET PREDEFINED
FRAME...

LINK DIRECTION

1125.5555.03

Loads a factory-set frame configuration.
DN_TCH
Downlink traffic channels in all slots.
UP1TCH
Uplink traffic channels in slot 1
IEEE :SOUR:NADC:FLIS:PRED:LOAD "dn_tch"

RECALL FRAME

Loads a frame configuration saved by the user.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:NADC:FLIS:LOAD "name"

SAVE FRAME

Saves a user-defined frame configuration.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:NADC:FLIS:STOR "name"

DELETE FRAME

Deletes a frame configuration saved by the user.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:NADC:FLIS:DEL "name"

Selection between UPLINK and DOWNLINK. Depending on this selection,
various burst types are offered under SELECT SLOT.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:NADC:LINK UP

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RATE
CONFIGURATION...

Opens a window for determining which slots in the frame are to be configured
as half-rate and full-rate channels. Full-rate channels occupy two slots in a
frame, the second slot is fully determined by the configuration of the first slot.
The following eight combinations can be selected:
Selection

Full-rate slots

ALL HALF

-

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

FULL 1

1+4

2, 3, 5, 6

FULL 2

2+5

1, 3, 4, 6

FULL 3

3+6

1, 2, 4, 5

FULL 1+2

1 + 4 and 2 + 5

3, 6

FULL 1+3

1 + 4 and 3 + 6

2, 5

FULL 2+3

2 + 5 and 3 + 6

1, 4

ALL FULL

1 + 4 and 2 + 5 and 3 + 6

-

IEC/IEEE-bus command

:SOUR:NADC:RCON AHAL

Selection of one of 6 possible slots. The number depends on the setting under
RATE CONFIGURATION. When selecting the slot, a window is opened in
which the data contents belonging to this slot can be defined. The content of
the window depends on whether an UPLINK or DOWNLINK was selected
under LINK DIRECTION.
If the cursor is placed onto a slot in the diagram, it may be switched on and off
by pressing one of the unit keys (toggle function).

SELECT SLOT...

Menu selection:

Half-rate slots

BURST TYPE = TCH

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

- 30.0 dBm
- 27.6 dBm

LEVEL
MHz

PEP

NADC
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-182

PHS
IS95
NADC
PDC
GSM

POWE SLOT
SLOT 1 DN

SYNC
28

SACCH
12

DATA
130

CDVCC
12

DATA
130

RSVD
12

SAVE
TCH
LINK BURST TYPE...
OFF
ON
RATE BURST STATE
SELE
EDIT SET DEFAULT
----------------BURST CONTENTS---------------A91 DE4A H
1 SYNC
TC SACCH
PN9
DATA
PN9
CDVCC
013 H
RSVD
800 H
-----------------CHANGE DATA-----------------SELECT DATA LIST...
CURRENT: R&STDM
COPY CURRENT DATA LIST TO...
DELETE DATA LIST...
EDIT DATA LIST...

Menu DIGITAL STD - NADC - SELECT SLOT, LINK DIRECTION = DOWNLINK, SMIQ
equipped with Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11

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TCH

SMIQ

BURST TYPE

Selection of burst type used to configure the selected slot.
TCH
Traffic channel burst
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:NADC:SLOT2:TYPE TCH

SLOT LEVEL
(UPLINK only)

Selection of level for selected slot.
OFF
Maximum attenuation
IEC/IEEE
:SOUR:NADC:SLOT2:LEV OFF

BURST STATE
(DOWNLINK only)

FULL

The level corresponds to the value indicated on
the SMIQ LEVEL display.
IEC/IEEE
:SOUR:NADC:SLOT2:LEV FULL

ATTEN

The level is reduced by the value set under
SLOT ATTENUATION.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:NADC:SLOT2:LEV ATT

Substitute for parameter SLOT LEVEL for DOWNLINK.
ON
The burst contents defined in the data fields are
sent in the selected slot.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:NADC:SLOT2:LEV FULL
OFF

Only 1s will be sent.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:NADC:SLOT2:LEV OFF

Parameter SLOT LEVEL is omitted since the NADC base
station in downlink always sends with the same power in
each slot.
SET DEFAULT

Resets the subsequent parameters to the factory-set values.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:NADC:SLOT8:PRES

G
(UPLINK only)

Display of data contents in the 6 bit data field "Guard" in
hexadecimal form.

R
(UPLINK only)

Display of data contents in the 6 bit data field "Ramp".

DATA

Selection of data source for DATA fields. These fields are
regarded as a continuous field, ie a pseudo-random
sequence is fully continued from one DATA field to the next.
The following data sources are available:
PN..
PRBS data according to CCITT with periods
9
23
between 2 -1 and 2 -1.
IEEE :SOUR:NADC:SLOT3:DATA PN15
DLIST

Data from a programmable data list.
IEEE :SOUR:NADC:SLOT3:DATA DLIS

SERDATA Data from data input SER DATA.
IEEE :SOUR:NADC:SLOT3:DATA SDAT

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TCH

Digital Standard NADC
SYNC

Input value for the 28 bit sync word in hexadecimal form.
Depending on the selected slot, the following sync words are
predefined according to the NADC standard:
SLOT 1
A91DE4A
SLOT 2

A9D127A

SLOT 3

C7E3C0C

SLOT 4

342C3F3

SLOT 5

13E23D1

SLOT 6

DC2EC1D

IEC/IEEE-bus
SACCH

:SOUR:NADC:SLOT2:SYNC A91EE4A

Selection of data source for SACCH field (Slow Associated
Control Channel).
PN..
PRBS data according to CCITT with periods
9
23
between 2 -1 and 2 -1.
IEEE :SOUR:NADC:SLOT3:SACC PN15
DLIST

Data from a programmable data list.
IEEE :SOUR:NADC:SLOT3:SACC DLIS

SERDATA Data from data input SER DATA.
IEEE :SOUR:NADC:SLOT3:SACC SDAT

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CDVCC

Input value for the 12 bit "Coded digital verification color
code" field in hexadecimal form. SMIQ does not perform any
coding but directly accepts the input data. 013 hex. is preset.
This corresponds to a value of 1 for the uncoded colour code
DVCC.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:NADC:SLOT2:CDVC #HFFF

RSVD
(DOWNLINK only)

Input value for the 12 bit "Reserved" field in hexadecimal
form.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:NADC:SLOT2:CDVC #HFFF

SELECT DATA
LIST...

Opens a window for selecting a stored data list or for
generating a new list.

COPY CURRENT
DATA LIST TO...

Stores the current data list under a different name.

DELETE DATA
LIST...

Deletes a data list.

EDIT DATA
LIST...

Opens a window for editing a data list bit-by-bit. The
available storage capacity and the length of the current list is
displayed in parameters FREE and LEN (see also Section
List Editor).
COPY
Copies a list range
FILL
Fills the range with filler pattern
INSERT
Inserts a list range at a different position of the
list
DELETE
Deletes a list range
EDIT/VIEW Edits or views the list

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Menu selection:

SMIQ

BURST TYPE = ALL_DATA

LEVEL

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

MHz

PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 27.6 dBm

NADC
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-183

PHS
IS95
NADC
PDC
GSM

POWE SLOT
SLOT 1 UP

G
6

R
6

DATA
312

SAVE
ALL_DATA
LINK BURST TYPE...
OFF
ATTEN
FULL
RATE SLOT LEVEL
SELE
EDIT ----------------BURST CONTENTS---------------G
00 H
1 R
00 H
AL DATA
PN9
-----------------CHANGE DATA-----------------SELECT DATA LIST...
CURRENT: R&STDM
COPY CURRENT DATA LIST TO...
DELETE DATA LIST...
EDIT DATA LIST...

Menu DIGITAL STD - NADC - SELECT SLOT, LINK DIRECTION = UPLINK,SMIQ
equipped with Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11

(SELECT SLOT...)
ALL_DATA

BURST TYPE

Selection of burst type used to configure the selected slot.
ALL DATA Burst type for testing with freely programmable
data contents
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:NADC:SLOT2:TYPE ADAT

SLOT LEVEL
(UPLINK only)

Selection of level for selected slot.
OFF
Maximum attenuation
IEC/IEEE
:SOUR:NADC:SLOT2:LEV OFF

BURST STATE
(DOWNLINK only)

G
(UPLINK only)

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FULL

The level corresponds to the value indicated on
the SMIQ LEVEL display.
IEC/IEEE
:SOUR:NADC:SLOT2:LEV FULL

ATTEN

The level is reduced by the value set under
SLOT ATTENUATION.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:NADC:SLOT2:LEV ATT

Substitute for parameter SLOT LEVEL for LINK DIRECTION
= DOWNLINK.
ON
The burst contents defined in the data fields are
sent in the selected slot.
OFF
Only 1s will be sent.
Parameter SLOT LEVEL is omitted since the NADC base
station in downlink always sends with the same power in
each slot.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:NADC:SLOT2:LEV FULL
Display of data contents in the 6 bit data field "Guard" in
hexadecimal form.

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(SELECT SLOT...)
ALL_DATA

R
(UPLINK only)

Display of data contents in the 6 bit data field "Ramp".

DATA

Selection of data source for DATA fields. These fields are
regarded as a continuous field, ie a pseudo-random
sequence is fully continued from one DATA field to the next.
The following data sources are available:
PN..
PRBS data according to CCITT with periods
9
23
between 2 -1 and 2 -1.
IEEE :SOUR:NADC:SLOT3:DATA PN15
DLIST

Data from a programmable data list.
IEEE :SOUR:NADC:SLOT3:DATA DLIS

SERDATA Data from data input SER DATA.
IEEE :SOUR:NADC:SLOT3:DATA SDAT
Parameter SELECT DATA LIST... to EDIT DATA LIST...
Menu selection:

see menu selection BURST TYPE = TCH

BURST TYPE = SHORT (only available with LINK DIRECTION = UPLINK)

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

LEVEL
MHz

PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 27.6 dBm

NADC
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-184

PHS
IS95
NADC
PDC
GSM

POWE SLOT G R SY CD SY CD V SY CD W SY CD X SY CD Y SY G2
SLOT 1 UP 6 6 28 12 28 12 4 28 12 8 28 12 12 28 12 16 28 44
SAVE
LINK
RATE
SELE
EDIT

BURST TYPE...
SLOT LEVEL

OFF

ATTEN

SHORT
FULL

SET DEFAULT
-------------------BURST CONTENTS------------------G
00 H
1
R
00 H
SH
SYNC
A91 DE4A H
CDVCC
013 H
G2
000 0000 0000 H
V
0 H
W
00 H
X
000 H
Y
0000 H
--------------------CHANGE DATA ------------------SELECT DATA LIST...
CURRENT: R&STDM
COPY CURRENT DATA LIST...
DELETE DATA LIST...
EDIT DATA LIST...

Menu DIGITAL STD - NADC - SELECT SLOT, SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder
SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11

(SELECT SLOT...)
SHORT
(UPLINK ONLY)

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BURST TYPE

Selection of burst type used to configure the selected slot.
SHORT
Shortened Burst
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:NADC:SLOT2:TYPE SHOR

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(SELECT SLOT...)
SHORT
(UPLINK ONLY)

SLOT LEVEL

SMIQ
Selection of level for selected slot.
OFF
Maximum attenuation
IEC/IEEE
:SOUR:NADC:SLOT2:LEV OFF
FULL

The level corresponds to the value indicated on
the SMIQ LEVEL display.
IEC/IEEE
:SOUR:NADC:SLOT2:LEV FULL

ATTEN

The level is reduced by the value set under
SLOT ATTENUATION.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:NADC:SLOT2:LEV ATT

SET DEFAULT

Resets the subsequent parameters to the factory-set values.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:NADC:SLOT8 PRES

G

Display of data contents in the 6 bit data field "Guard" in
hexadecimal form.

R

Display of data contents in the 6 bit data field "Ramp" in
hexadecimal form..

SYNC

Input value for the sync word in hexadecimal form.
Depending on the selected slot, the following sync words are
predefined according to the NADC standard:
SLOT 1
A91DE4A
SLOT 2

A9D127A

SLOT 3

C7E3C0C

SLOT 4

342C3F3

SLOT 5

13E23D1

SLOT 6

DC2EC1D

IEC/IEEE-bus
CDVCC

Input value for the 12 bit "Coded digital verification color
code" field in hexadecimal form. SMIQ does not perform any
coding but directly accepts the input data. 013 hex. is preset.
This corresponds to a value of 1 for the uncoded colour code
DVCC.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:NADC:SLOT2:CDVC #HFFF

V, W, X, Y

Display of data contens of other data fields that are
predefined by the NADC standard.

G2

Display of data contents in the second "Guard" in
hexadecimal form.

Parameter SELECT DATA LIST... to EDIT DATA LIST...

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:SOUR:NADC:SLOT2:SYNC A91EE4A

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Digital Standard PDC

Digital Standard PDC

With the options Modulation Coder (SMIQB20) and Data Generator (SMIQB11) provided, modulation
signals according to the Japanese PDC standard1 can be generated. PDC is a TDMA standard for
cellular mobile radio networks.
SMIQ can generate both the transmit signal of a base station (BS) and the transmit signal of a mobile
station (MS). Transmission from BS to MS is called "downlink", "uplink" being used for transmission in
the opposite direction.
Each TDMA frame consists of 6 slots. The 6 slots can be configured for both full rate and half rate
mode. For half rate, the data content for each of the 6 slots can be defined separately by means of a
slot editor whereas in the full rate mode 2 slots for example slot 1 and 4 are combined in a frame. The
settings for the first slot are then automatically used for the assigned second slot. Each slot can be
switched on or off. Moreover, a defined intermediate level can be set for uplink slots.
A burst type has to be defined to configure a slot. The following burst types can be selected:
• TCH

a traffic channel burst with a different structure for uplink and downlink,

• SYNC

a burst type for simulation of a sync channel,

• VOX

a burst type which is only available in uplink for simulating a communication channel
in speech intervals,

• ALL_DATA

burst type for test purposes with freely programmable data contents in the selected
slot.

For TCH and VOX bursts, SMIQ supports the generation of superframes with a length of 18 frames.
The frame position of the so-called "housekeeping channel" RCH can be set in the superframe.
According to the standard, the beginning of the superframe is marked by a special sync word in the
SYNC data field of the first slot.
The following internal modulation sources are available:
• different PRBS generators with a sequence length between 2 -1 and 2 -1 and
9

23

• data lists, ie freely programmable data sequences from the data generator memory.
For generating the PDC signals, SMIQ inserts the modulation data continuously (in real time) into the
selected slots. Using a digital signal processor the data generator generates a data sequence with
modulation data and control signals for envelope control.
The data generator in SMIQ generates a data stream which is converted into IQ signals in the
modulation coder. According to the PDC standard, the modulation type is π/4 DQPSK at a symbol rate
of 21 ksymbol/s and √COS filtering. Symbol rate and filtering can be changed in SMIQ.

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2.17.1

SMIQ

Sync and Trigger Signals

The data generator generates a data sequence with modulation data, control signals for envelope
control, and synchronization signals.
When TRIGGER MODE AUTO is selected, the PDC signal generation is started automatically.
This start can also be activated by an external trigger signal (TRIGGER MODE ARMED_AUTO) which
allows a synchronous sequence for BER measurements to be carried out on receivers.
A trigger signal can be fed via the TRIGIN input at connector PAR DATA. The active slope of a trigger
signal applied there executes a trigger event.
PDC signal generation at a frame or a super frame limit is started after a trigger event. Data from data
lists are inserted into the selected slots starting from the first bit. PRBS generators start with the set
initialization status.
Signal generation either starts immediately after the active slope of the trigger signal or after a settable
number of symbols (EXT TRIGGER DELAY). Retriggering (RETRIG) can be inhibited for a settable
number of symbols (EXT RETRIGGER INHIBIT).
A trigger event can be executed manually or via the IEC/IEEE bus using EXECUTE TRIGGER.
When a trigger event is executed, a trigger signal is output at the TRIGOUT 3 output of SMIQ.
SMIQ also generates the following sync signals:
• a frame clock at TRIGOUT 1 output,
• a frame or multiframe clock at TRIGOUT 2 output with settable position in the frame,
• the symbol clock and the bit clock.
A clock synthesizer on the modulation coder generates the symbol clock and the bit clock in SMIQ. All
the clock signals are synchronized to the 10-MHz reference of SMIQ. The symbol clock is available at
connector SYMBOL CLOCK and the bit clock at connector BIT CLOCK. If required, the clock
synthesizer in SMIQ can be synchronized to an external symbol or bit clock.
The clock signal is selected in the menu via CLOCK-CLOCK SOURCE EXT.
To allow for a trouble-free synchronization of the clock synthesizer first apply the external clock and set
the correct symbol rate at SMIQ. Then switch CLOCK SOURCE from INT to EXT.
Note:

The set symbol rate should not differ by more than 1% from the symbol rate of the external
signal.

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2.17.2

Digital Standard PDC
PN Generators as Internal Data Source

Independent PN generators (Pseudo Noise) can be selected for each slot as data source for data fields
DATA, SACCH, RCH and SI. These PN generators provide pseudo-random bit sequences of different
length or period. That is why they are also called PRBS generators (Pseudo Random Binary Sequence).
Data sequences are sequences of maximum length which are generated by means of feedback shift
registers.
The following figure gives an example of a 9 bit generator with feedbacks after register 4 and 0 (output).

EXOR

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

DATA

The pseudo-random sequence of a PRBS generator is clearly defined by the number of registers and
the feedback. The following table describes all PRBS generators available:

Table 2-30 PRBS generators for PDC
PRBS generator

Length in bits

Feedback after

9 bit

29 -1 = 511

Register 4, 0

11 bit

211 -1 =2047

Register 2, 0

15 bit

215 -1 = 32767

Register 1, 0

16 bit

216 -1 = 65535

Register 5, 3, 2, 0

20 bit

220 -1 = 1048575

Register 3, 0

21 bit

221 -1 = 2097151

Register 2, 0

23 bit

223 -1 = 8388607

Register 5, 0

PN generators PN9,11,15,20 and PN23 are configured according to CCITT Rec. 0.151/152/153. The
output sequence is inverted for generators PN15 and PN23.
The start value of the PN generators is different in the slots and equals

start value = 1 + 14 hex × slot number
Example: PN9 generator in slot 1 with start value 15hex = 10101 binary.

EXOR

0

0

0

0

1

0

1

0

1

DATA

The resulting output sequence is 1010100000010100101011110010 etc.

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2.17.3

SMIQ

Lists as Internal Data Source

A freely programmable memory on the data generator serves as internal data source for the data fields
of the slots. The data are managed in so-called lists. A list editor allows to select, copy, modify and
delete data lists (DATA LIST).
The list editor is available via menu DIGITAL-MOD - SOURCE....

2.17.4

External Modulation Data

External data can (only) be applied via the SERDATA interface. A selection of SERDATA as data
source is only possible for a single data field of a slot. For further information on the characteristics of
the SERDATA interface see Annex A.
To ensure that the external data bits are assigned to specific positions in the data field of the selected
slot and that they are reproducible, the buffer of the RS-232 transmitter and receiver has to be deleted.
A triggered start has to follow.
The following setting sequence is required in the DIGITAL STD - PDC menu:
1. Carry out desired settings in menu.
2. Select data source SERDATA for the data field of the slot using SELECT SLOT - ....
3. Make connection to external data source, but do not yet start external data source.
4. Switch off digital standard using STATE - OFF.
5. Set TRIGGER MODE ARMED_AUTO.
In this state, SMIQ is ready for reception, but discards data that are read in via SERDATA.
6. Switch on digital standard with STATE ON.
7. Start external data source.
The read-in data are written into the receiving buffer. Only if this buffer is filled can SMIQ react to a
trigger event.
8. Activate trigger event. Signal generation is thus started at a frame limit. The first bit received via
SERDATA is put to the first bit position in the selected data field.

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2.17.5

Menu DIGITAL STANDARD - PDC

Menu DIGITAL STD - PDC provides access to settings for generating PDC signals.
Menu selection:

DIGITAL STD - PDC

- 30.0 dBm
- 27.4 dBm

LEVEL

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

PEP

PDC
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

PHS
IS95
NADC
PDC
GSM

INT
INT
15 dB

SAVE/RCL FRAME
LINK DIRECTION
RATE CONFIGURATION
SELECT SLOT
0
TCH

Fig. 2-185

OFF ON
π/4DQPSK 2 b/sym
AUTO

STATE
MODULATION...
TRIGGER MODE...
EXECUTE TRIGGER
TRIGGER...
CLOCK...
POWER RAMP CONTROL...
SLOT ATTENUATION

1
TCH

UPLINK

DOWNLINK
ALL_FULL

2

3

4

5

TCH

TCH

TCH

TCH

Menu DIGITAL STD - PDC, SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data
Generator SMIQB11

STATE

Switch on/off of Digital Standard PDC modulation. Vector Modulation or Digital
Modulation will be switched off automatically.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:PDC:STAT ON

MODULATION...

Opens a window for setting the modulation parameters.

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

LEVEL
PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 27.4 dBm

PDC
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-186

PHS
IS95
NADC
PDC
GSM

STATE
SET TO STANDARD
MODULATION... MODULATION TYPE
π /4 DQPSK 2 b/sym
TRIGGER MODE.. SYMBOL RATE
21 000.0 sym/s
EXECUTE TRIGGER FILTER TYPE...
SQRCOS
TRIGGER....
ROLL OFF FACTOR
0.5
CLOCK...
FILTER MODE
LOW_ACP
LOW_EVM
POWER RAMP CONT...
LOW DISTORTION MODE
OFF
ON
SLOT ATTENUATION
0
TCH

Menu DIGITAL STD - PDC - MODULATION..., SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder
SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11

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(MODULATION...)

SMIQ

SET TO
STANDARD

Sets the subsequent modulation parameters to the
values predefined by the standard.

MODULATION TYPE

Displays the modulation type.

SYMBOL RATE

Input value for the symbol clock. 21 ksymbol/s are
preset.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PDC:SRAT 21.1KHZ

FILTER

Selection of baseband filter. A selection between
Nyquist filters COS, SQRCOS or a user-defined filter
USER (cf. Section Digital Modulation) is possible.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PDC:FILT:TYPE COS

ROLL OFF FACTOR

Input value for the roll-off factor.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PDC:FILT:PAR 0.51

FILTER MODE

Selection of filter mode.
LOW_ACP Filter for minimum Adjacent Channel
Power.
IEC :SOUR:PDC:FILT:MODE LACP
LOW_EVM Filter for minimum vector error.
IEC :SOUR:PDC:FILT:MODE LEVM

LOW DISTORTION

TRIGGER MODE...

1125.5555.03

Switch on/off of low-distortion mode..
After switch-on, the level of the IQ baseband signals
is reduced by 3 dB. In some cases, this might reduce
undesired intermodulation products. OFF is normally
the more favourable setting.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:PDC:LDIS OFF

Opens a window for selecting the trigger mode.
AUTO

The PDC signals are continuously transmitted in the
activated slots.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PDC:SEQ AUTO

RETRIG

The PDC signals are continuously transmitted in the
activated slots. A trigger event causes a restart.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PDC:SEQ RETR

ARMED_AUTO

The PDC signal generation does not start until a
trigger event has occurred. The unit then
automatically switches over to the AUTO mode and
can no longer be triggered.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PDC:SEQ AAUT

ARMED_RETRIG

The PDC signal generation does not start until a
trigger event has occurred. The unit then
automatically switches over to the RETRIG mode.
Each new trigger event causes a restart.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PDC:SEQ ARET

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EXECUTE
TRIGGER

Executes a trigger even to start the PDC signal generation.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :TRIG:DM:IMM

TRIGGER...

Opens a window for selecting the trigger source, for configuring the trigger
output signals and for setting the time delay of an external trigger signal.

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

- 30.0 dBm
- 27.4 dBm

LEVEL
PEP

PDC
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-187

PHS
IS-95
NADC
PDC
GSM

TRIGGER SOURCE
STATE
MODULATION... EXT TRIGGER DELAY
TRIGGER MODE EXT RETRIGGER INHIBIT
EXECUTE TRIG
TRIGGER OUT2 DELAY
TRIGGER....
TRIGGER OUT2 PERIOD
CLOCK...
POWER RAMP C>
SLOT ATTENUA

INT

EXT
0 Symb
0 Symb
0 Symb
1 Frames

0
TCH

Menu DIGITAL STD - PDC_TRIGGER..., SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder SMIQB20
and Data Generator SMIQB11

(TRIGGER...)

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TRIGGER SOURCE

Selection of trigger source.
EXT
The PDC signal generation is started by the
active slope of an external trigger signal.
The polarity, the trigger threshold and the
input resistance of the TRIGIN input can be
modified in menu DIGITAL MOD - EXT
INPUTS.
INT
A trigger event is executed by EXECUTE
TRIGGER .
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PDC:TRIG:SOUR EXT

EXT TRIGGER
DELAY

Setting the number of symbols by which an external
trigger signal is delayed before it starts the PDC
signal generation.
This is used for setting the time synchronization
between the SMIQ and the DUT.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PDC:TRIG:DEL 3

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SMIQ

EXT RETRIGGER
INHIBIT

Setting the number of symbols for which a restart is
inhibited after a trigger event.
With TRIGGER MODE RETRIG selected, each new
trigger signal restarts the PDC signal generation.
This restart can be inhibited for the entered number
of symbols.
Example:
The entry of 1000 symbols causes new trigger
signals to be ignored for the duration of 1000 symbols after a trigger event
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PDC:TRIG:INH 1000

TRIGGER OUT 2
DELAY

Input value of delay of trigger signal at TRIGOUT 2
output compared with beginning of frame.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PDC:TRIG:OUTP:DEL 2

TRIGGER OUT2
PERIOD

Input value of output signal period at TRIGOUT 2
output given in frames.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PDC:TRIG:OUTP:PER 1

Opens a window for selecting the clock source and for setting a delay.

CLOCK...

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

- 30.0 dBm
- 27.4 dBm

LEVEL
PEP

PDC
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-188

PHS
IS95
NADC
PDC
GSM

CLOCK SOURCE
STATE
MODULATION... MODE
TRIGGER MODE DELAY
EXECUTE TRIG
TRIGGER....
CLOCK...
POWER RAMP C>
SLOT ATENUA

INT
SYMBOL

EXT
BIT
0.00 Symb

0
TCH

Menu DIGITAL STD - PDC - CLOCK..., SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder SMIQB20
and Data Generator SMIQB11

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(CLOCK...)

CLOCK SOURCE

Selection of clock source.
INT
SMIQ uses internally generated clock signals.
EXT

An external symbol clock or bit clock is fed in at
connectors SYMBOL CLOCK or BIT CLOCK. The
clock synthesizer on the modulation coder is
synchronized to this clock.
The symbol rate has to be set with an accuracy of
± 1 %.
The polarity, the trigger threshold and the input
resistance of the clock inputs can be modified in
menu DIGITAL MOD - EXT INPUTS.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:PDC:CLOC:SOUR INT

POWER RAMP
CONTROL...

MODE

Selection of clock for external clock signal.
SYMBOL
The external clock has to be a symbol clock.
BIT
The external clock has to be a bit clock.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:PDC:CLOC:MODE SYMB

DELAY

Setting the delay of generated modulation signal to an
external clock.
This can be used, for example, for synchronization with a
second unit to achieve time synchronization between the
modulation signals of the two units.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:PDC:CLOC:DEL 0.5

Opens a window for setting the envelope control, especially for the rising and
falling ramp at the beginning and end of a slot.

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

LEVEL
MHz
PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 27.4 dBm

PDC
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-189

PHS
IS95
NADC
PDC
GSM

SET DEFAULT
STATE
M O D U L A T I O N . . .RAMP TIME
T R I G G E R M O D E RAMP FUNCTIOM
E X E C U T E T R I G RAMP DELAY
T R I G G E R . . . . RISE OFFSET
FALL OFFSET
CLOCK...

LIN

2
COS
0.0
0
0

Symb
Symb
Symb
Symb

POWER RAMP C>
SLOT ATTENUA
0
TCH

Menu DIGITAL STD - PDC - POWER RAMP CONTROL... , SMIQ equipped with
Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11

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(POWER RAMP
CONTROL...)

SMIQ

SET DEFAULT

Resets the subsequent parameters to the factory-set
values.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:PDC:PRAM:PRES

RAMP TIME

Input value for the rise and fall time of the envelope
at the beginning or end of a slot. The time is set in
units of symbol period.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:PDC:PRAM:TIME 0.25

RAMP FUNCTION

Selection of shape of rising and falling ramp for
envelope control.
LIN
Linear ramp function.
COS
Cosine function. A more favourable
spectrum than that of the LIN function is
obtained.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PDC:PRAM:SHAP LIN

RAMP DELAY

Input value for a shift of the envelope characteristic
to the modulated signal. A positive value causes a
delay of the envelope. The values are set in the units
of the symbol length.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:PDC:PRAM:DEL 0.1

RISE OFFSET

Input value for a positive or negative offset of the
rising ramp of the envelope at the beginning of a slot.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PDC:PRAM:ROFF -1

FALL OFFSET

Input value for a positive or negative offset of the
falling ramp of the envelope at the end of a slot.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PDC:PRAM:LOFF 1

SLOT ATTENUATION

Input value for the level reduction in dB of all active slots whose SLOT LEVEL
was set to ATTEN. Menu SELECT SLOT allows the slots to be determined
whose level is to be reduced.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:PDC:SLOT:ATT 15 DB

SAVE/RCL FRAME...

Opens a window for saving and loading a frame configuration. Loading a
frame affects all parameters that can be set under SELECT SLOT.

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Digital Standard PDC

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

LEVEL
MHz

PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 27.5 dBm

PHS
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-190

T R I G G E R M O D E GET PREDEFINED FRAME...
E X E C U T E T R I G RECALL FRAME...
T R I G G E R . . . . SAVE FRAME...
CLOCK...
DELETE FRAME...
POWER RAMP C>
SLOT ATTENUA

PHS
IS95
NADC
PDC
GSM

SAVE/RCL FRA
DN

1

2

SYNC

Menu DIGITAL STD - PDC - SAVE/RCL FRAME, SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder
SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11

(SAVE/RCL FRAME...) GET PREDEFINED
FRAME...

LINK DIRECTION

1125.5555.03

Loads a factory-set frame configuration.
DN_TCH
Downlink traffic channels in all slots.
UP0_TCH
Uplink traffic channels in slot 0
IEEE
:SOUR:PDC:FLIS:PRED:LOAD "dn_tch"

RECALL FRAME...

Loads a frame configuration saved by the user.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PDC:FLIS:LOAD "name"

SAVE FRAME...

Saves a user-defined frame configuration.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PDC:FLIS:STOR "name"

DELETE FRAME...

Deletes a frame configuration saved by the user.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PDC:FLIS:DEL "name"

Selection between UPLINK and DOWNLINK. Depending on the selection,
different burst types are offered under SELECT SLOT.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:PDC:LINK UP

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RATE
CONFIGURATION...

SMIQ

Opens a window for determining which slots in the frame are to be configured
as half-rate and full-rate channels. Full-rate channels occupy two slots in a
frame, the second slot is fully determined by the configuration of the first slot.
The following eight combinations can be selected:
Selection

Full-rate slots

ALL HALF

keine

0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

FULL 1

0+3

1, 2, 4, 5

FULL 2

1+4

0, 2, 3, 5

FULL 3

2+5

0, 1, 3, 4

FULL 1+2

0 + 3 and 1 + 4

2, 5

FULL 1+3

0 + 3 and 2 + 5

1, 4

FULL 2+3

1 + 4 and 2 + 5

0, 3

ALL FULL

0 + 3 and 1 + 4 and 2 + 5

none

IEC/IEEE-bus command

SOUR:PDC:RCON AHAL

Selection of one of 6 possible slots. The number depends on the setting under
RATE CONFIGURATION. When selecting the slot, a window is opened in
which the data contents belonging to this slot can be defined. The content of
the window depends on whether an UPLINK or DOWNLINK was selected
under LINK DIRECTION. If the cursor is placed onto a slot in the diagram, it
may be switched on and off by pressing one of the unit keys (toggle function).

SELECT SLOT...

Menu selection:

Half-rate slots

BURST TYPE = TCH

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

- 30.0 dBm
- 27.4 dBm

LEVEL
MHz
PEP

PDC
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

PHS
IS95
NADC
PDC
GSM

POWE
SLOT
SAVE
LINK
RATE
SELE
EDIT
0
TC

SLOT
0 DN

R
4

P
2

DATA
112

SYNC
20

BURST TYPE...
BURST STATE

CC
8

SF
1

SACCH
21

OFF

DATA
112

TCH
ON

SET DEFAULT
SCRAMBLE STATE
OFF
ON
SCRAMBLE START
001 H
SUPER FRAME
OFF
ON
RCH POSITION
1
------------------BURST CONTENTS---------------R
0 H
P
2 H
DATA
PN9
SYNC
8 7A4B H
SYNC2
3 1BAF H
CC
00 H
SF
0 H
SACCH
PN9
RCH
PN9
-------------------CHANGE DATA-----------------SELECT DATA LIST...

CURRENT: R&STDM

COPY CURRENT DATA LIST...
DELETE DATA LIST...
EDIT DATA LIST...

Fig. 2-191

Menu DIGITAL STD - PDC - SELECT SLOT, LINK DIRECTION DOWNLINK, SMIQ
equipped with Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11

1125.5555.03

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(SELECT SLOT...)
TCH

Digital Standard PDC
BURST TYPE

Selection of burst type used to configure the selected slot.
TCH
Traffic channel burst
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:TYPE TCH

SLOT LEVEL
(UPLINK only)

Selection of level for selected slot.
OFF
Maximum attenuation
IEC/IEEE
:SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:LEV OFF

BURST STATE
(DOWNLINK only)

FULL

The level corresponds to the value indicated on
the SMIQ LEVEL display.
IEC/IEEE
:SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:LEV FULL

ATTEN

The level is reduced by the value set under
SLOT ATTENUATION.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:LEV ATT

Substitute for parameter SLOT LEVEL for downlink.
ON
The burst contents defined in the data fields are
sent in the selected slot.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:LEV FULL
OFF

Only 1s will be sent.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:LEV OFF

Parameter SLOT LEVEL is omitted since the NADC base
station in downlink always sends with the same power in
each slot.

1125.5555.03

SET DEFAULT

Resets the subsequent parameters to the factory-set values.
IEC/IEEE-bus command SOUR:PDC:SLOT8:PRES

SCRAMBLE

Switch on/off of scrambling function. Scrambling with the
continuous scramble sequence from a PN9 generator is
applied to the data fields DATA, SF, and SACCH.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:SCR:STAT ON

SCRAMBLE
START

9 bit input value for initializing the scramble PN9 generator in
hexadecimal form. The value 0 is not permissible, 1 is
preset. The input field is only displayed if SCRAMBLE is
switched on.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:SCR:STAR #H12

SUPERFRAME

Switch on/off of the superframe generation. 18 frames form a
superframe. If SUPERFRAME is switched on, RCH data
instead of SACCH data will be sent in 2 slots. The first of the
two RCH blocks is fixed in the first slot of the superframe,
the position of the second can be set.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:SFR:STAT ON

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(SELECT SLOT...)
TCH

SMIQ

RCH POSITION

Input value for the position of the second RCH block. The
input field is only displayed if SUPERFRAME is switched on.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:SFR:RCHP 10

R

Display of data contents in the 4 bit data field "RAMP" in
hexadecimal form.

P

Input value of the 2 bit data field "Preamble".
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:PRE #H1

DATA

Selection of data source for DATA fields. These fields are
regarded as a continuous field, ie a pseudo-random
sequence is fully continued from one DATA field to the next.
The following data sources are available:
PN..
PRBS data according to CCITT with periods
9
23
between 2 -1 and 2 -1.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:PDC:SLOT3:DATA PN15
DLIST

Data from a programmable data list.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:PDC:SLOT3:DATA DLIS

SERDATA Data from data input SER DATA.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:PDC:SLOT3:DATA SDAT
SYNC

Input value for the 20 bit sync word in hexadecimal form.
Depending on the selected slot the LINK DIRECTION, the
following sync words are predefined according to the PDC
standard:
Slot No.
0
1
2
3
4
5

Downlink Sync Word
87A4B
9D236
81D75
A94EA
5164C
4D9DE

Uplink Sync Word
785B4
62DC9
7E28A
56B15
AE9B3
B2621

According to the standard, the sync words of the uplink are
the inverted sync words of the downlink.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:SYNC #H62DC8

1125.5555.03

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(SELECT SLOT...)
TCH

Digital Standard PDC
SYNC2

Input value for the 20 bit sync word in the first slot of a
superframe in hexadecimal form. This sync word marks the
beginning of the superframe. The input field is only displayed
if SUPERFRAME is switched on. Depending on the selected
slot and the LINK DIRECTION, the following sync words are
predefined according to the PDC standard:
Slot No.
0
1
2
3
4
5

Downlink Sync2 Word
31BAF
1E56F
E712C
FBC1F
8279E
98908

Uplink Sync2 Word
CE450
E1A90
18ED3
043E0
7D861
676F7

According to the standard, the sync words of the uplink are
the inverted sync words of the downlink.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:SYNC #HE2A90
CC

Input value of the 8 bit data field " Color code ".
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:CCOD #HFF

SF

Input value of the data field " Steal Flag ".
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:SF #H0

SACCH

Selection of data source for SACCH field (Slow Associated
Control Channel).
PN..
PRBS data according to CCITT with periods
9
23
between 2 -1 and 2 -1.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:PDC:SLOT3:SACC PN15
DLIST

Data from a programmable data list.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:PDC:SLOT3:SACC DLIS

SERDATA Data from data input SER DATA.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:PDC:SLOT3:SACC SDAT
RCH

Selection of data source for the RCH data field. RCH data
replace SACCH data in certain slots of a superframe. The
input field is only displayed if SUPERFRAME is switched on.
PN..
PRBS data according to CCITT with periods
9
23
between 2 -1 and 2 -1.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:PDC:SLOT3:RCH PN15
DLIST

Data from a programmable data list.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:PDC:SLOT3:RCH DLIS

SERDATA Data from data input SER DATA.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:PDC:SLOT3:RCH SDAT

1125.5555.03

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(SELECT SLOT...)
TCH

Menu selection:

SMIQ

G
(UPLINK only)

Display of data content in the 6 bit "Guard" field in hexadecimal form.

SELECT DATA
LIST...

Opens a window for selecting a stored data list or for
generating a new list.

COPY CURRENT
DATA LIST TO...

Stores the current data list under a different name.

DELETE DATA
LIST...

Deletes a data list.

EDIT DATA
LIST...

Opens a window for editing a data list bit-by-bit. The
available storage capacity and the length of the current list is
displayed in parameters FREE and LEN (see also Section
List Editor).
COPY
Copies a list range
FILL
Fills the range with filler pattern
INSERT
Inserts a list range at a different position of the
list
DELETE
Deletes a list range
EDIT/VIEW Edits or views the list

BURST TYPE = ALL_DATA

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

LEVEL
MHz
PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 27.4 dBm

PDC
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

PHS
IS95
NADC
PDC
GSM

POWE
SLOT
SAVE
LINK
RATE
SELE
EDIT
0
ALL

SLOT
0 DN

DATA
280

BURST TYPE...
BURST STATE

ALL_DATA
OFF
ON

SET DEFAULT
------------------BURST CONTENTS---------------DATA
PN9
-------------------CHANGE DATA-----------------SELECT DATA LIST...

CURRENT: R&STDM

COPY CURRENT DATA LIST...
DELETE DATA LIST...
EDIT DATA LIST...

Fig. 2-192

Menu DIGITAL STD - PDC - SELECT SLOT, LINK DIRECTION = DOWNLINK, SMIQ
equipped with Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11

1125.5555.03

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(SELECT SLOT...)
ALL_DATA

Digital Standard PDC
BURST TYPE

Selection of burst type used to configure the selected slot.
ALL DATA Burst type for testing with freely programmable
data contents
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:TYPE ADAT

SLOT LEVEL
(UPLINK only)

Selection of level for selected slot.
OFF
Maximum attenuation
IEC/IEEE
:SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:LEV OFF

BURST STATE
(DOWNLINK only)

FULL

The level corresponds to the value indicated on
the SMIQ LEVEL display.
IEC/IEEE
:SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:LEV FULL

ATTEN

The level is reduced by the value set under
SLOT ATTENUATION.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:LEV ATT

Substitute for parameter SLOT LEVEL for downlink.
ON
The burst contents defined in the data fields are
sent in the selected slot.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:LEV FULL
OFF

Only 1s will be sent.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:LEV OFF

Parameter SLOT LEVEL is omitted since the NADC base
station in downlink always sends with the same power in
each slot.
R
(UPLINK only)

Display of data contents in the 6 bit data field "Ramp" in
hexadecimal form..

G
(UPLINK only)

Display of data contents in the 6 bit data field "Guard" in
hexadecimal form.

DATA

Selection of data source for DATA fields. These fields are
regarded as a continuous field, ie a pseudo-random
sequence is fully continued from one DATA field to the next.
The following data sources are available:
PN..
PRBS data according to CCITT with periods
9
23
between 2 -1 and 2 -1.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:PDC:SLOT3:DATA PN15
DLIST

Data from a programmable data list.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:PDC:SLOT3:DATA DLIS

SERDATA Data from data input SER DATA.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:PDC:SLOT3:DATA SDAT

Parameter SELECT DATA LIST... to EDIT DATA LIST...

1125.5555.03

2.295

see menu selection BURST TYPE = TCH

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Digital Standard PDC
Menu selection:

SMIQ

BURST TYPE = SYNC

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

- 30.0 dBm
- 27.4 dBm

LEVEL
MHz
PEP

PDC
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

PHS
IS95
NADC
PDC
GSM

POWE
SLOT
SAVE
LINK
RATE
SELE
EDIT
0
SYN

SLOT
0 DN

R
4

P
102

SYNC
32

BURST TYPE...
BURST STATE

SI
21

SI
21

OFF

Q
1

PO
78

SYNC
ON

SET DEFAULT
------------------BURST CONTENTS-----------------R
0 H
P
26 6666 6666 6666 6666 6666 6666 H
DATA
PN9
SYNC
2F94 D06B H
SI
PN9
Q
1
PO
2666 6666 6666 6666 6666 H
-------------------CHANGE DATA-----------------SELECT DATA LIST...
COPY CURRENT DATA LIST...
DELETE DATA LIST...
EDIT DATA LIST...

Fig. 2-193

SI
21

CURRENT: R&STDM

Menu DIGITAL STD - PDC - SELECT SLOT, LINK DIRECTION = DOWNLINK, SMIQ
equipped with Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11

(SELECT SLOT...)
SYNC

BURST TYPE

Selection of burst type used to configure the selected slot.
SHORT
Shortened Burst
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:TYPE SYNC

SLOT LEVEL
(UPLINK only)

Selection of level for selected slot.
OFF
Maximum attenuation
IEC/IEEE
:SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:LEV OFF

BURST STATE
(DOWNLINK only)

1125.5555.03

FULL

The level corresponds to the value indicated on
the SMIQ LEVEL display.
IEC/IEEE
:SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:LEV FULL

ATTEN

The level is reduced by the value set under
SLOT ATTENUATION.
IEC/IEEE
:SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:LEV ATT

Substitute for parameter SLOT LEVEL for downlink.
ON
The burst contents defined in the data fields are
sent in the selected slot.
OFF
Only 1s will be sent.
Parameter SLOT LEVEL is omitted since the PDC base
station in downlink always sends with the same power in
each slot.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:LEV FULL

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SYNC

Digital Standard PDC
SET DEFAULT

Resets the subsequent parameters to the factory-set values.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:PDC:SLOT8 PRES

G
(UPLINK only)

Display of data contents in the 54 bit data field "Guard" in
hexadecimal form.
The field is only displayed with link direction UPLINK
selected.

R

Display of data contents in the 6 bit data field "Ramp".

P

Input value of the data field "Preamble" in hexadecimal
form.The length of the field is 48 bit with link direction =
UPLINK, and 102 bit with DOWNLINK
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:PRE #HFF

SYNC

Input value for the 32 bit sync word in hexadecimal form.
Depending on the selected slot and the link direction, the
following sync words are predefined according to the PDC
standard:
Slot No.
0
1
2
3
4
5

Downlink Sync Word
2F94D06B
1D4EE2B1
70168FE9
83527CAD
3678C987
48D8B727

Uplink Sync Word
D06B2F94
E2B11D4E
8FE97016
7CAD8352
C9873678
B72748D8

According to the standard, the sync words of the uplink are
the inverted sync words of the downlink.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:SYNC #HE2B11D4F
SI

Selection of data source for "Sync Information" field. The
data in each of the three SI fields are identical
PN..
PRBS data according to CCITT with periods
9
23
between 2 -1 and 2 -1.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:SOUR:SI PN15
DLIST

Data from a programmable data list.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:SOUR:SI DLIS

SERDATA Data from data input SER DATA.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:SOUR:SI SDAT
Q

Display of the tail bits.

PO
(DOWNLINK only)

Input value for the 78 bit "Postamble" field in hexadecimal
form.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:POST #HFF

G2
(UPLINK only)

Display of data contents in the 78 bit "Guard" field in
hexadecimal form at the end of the slot.

Parameter SELECT DATA LIST... to EDIT DATA LIST...

1125.5555.03

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see menu selection BURST TYPE = TCH

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Menu selection:

SMIQ

BURST TYPE = VOX (only available with LINK DIRECTION = UPLINK)

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

- 30.0 dBm
- 27.4 dBm

LEVEL
PEP

MHz

PDC
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

PHS
IS95
NADC
PDC
GSM

POWE
SLOT
SAVE
LINK
RATE
SELE
EDIT
0
VO

SLOT
0 UP

G
108

R P
4 6

SYNC
20

BURST TYPE...
SLOT LEVEL

CC SF
8 1

OFF

SACCH
15

ATTEN

G2
118

VOX
FULL

SET DEFAULT
SCRAMBLE STATE
OFF
ON
SCRAMBLE START
001 H
SUPER FRAME
OFF
ON
RCH POSITION
1
------------------BURST CONTENTS---------------G
000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 H
R
0 H
P
26 H
SYNC
7 85B4 H
SYNC2
C E450 H
CC
00 H
SF
0 H
SACCH
PN9
RCH
PN9
G2
00 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 H
-------------------CHANGE DATA-----------------SELECT DATA LIST...

CURRENT: R&STDM

COPY CURRENT DATA LIST...
DELETE DATA LIST...
EDIT DATA LIST...

Fig. 2-194

Menu DIGITAL STD - PDC - SELECT SLOT, LINK DIRECTION = UPLINK, SMIQ
equipped with Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11

(SELECT SLOT...)
VOX
(UPLINK ONLY)

BURST TYPE

SLOT LEVEL

1125.5555.03

Selection of burst type used to configure the selected slot.
VOX is only available with LINK DIRECTION = UPLINK
selected.
VOX
VOX burst
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:TYPE VOX
Selection of level for selected slot.
OFF
Maximum attenuation
IEC/IEEE
:SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:LEV OFF
FULL

The level corresponds to the value indicated on
the SMIQ LEVEL display.
IEC/IEEE
:SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:LEV FULL

ATTEN

The level is reduced by the value set under
SLOT ATTENUATION.
IEC/IEEE
:SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:LEV ATT

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(SELECT SLOT...)
VOX
(UPLINK ONLY)

Digital Standard PDC
SET DEFAULT

Resets the subsequent parameters to the factory-set values.
IEC/IEEE-bus command SOUR:PDC:SLOT8 PRES

SCRAMBLE

Switch on/off of scrambling function. Scrambling with the
continuous scramble sequence from a PN9 generator is
applied to the data fields SF and SACCH.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:SCR:STAT ON

SCRAMBLE
START

9 bit input value for initializing the scramble PN9 generator in
hexadecimal form. The value 0 is not permissible, 1 is
preset. The input field is only displayed if SCRAMBLE is
switched on.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:SCR:STAR #H2

SUPERFRAME

Switch on/off of the superframe generation. 18 frames form a
superframe. If SUPERFRAME is switched on, RCH data
instead of SACCH data will be sent in 2 slots. The first of the
two RCH blocks is fixed in the first slot of the superframe,
the position of the second can be set.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:SFR:STAT ON

RCH POSITION

Input value for the position of the second RCH block. The
input field is only displayed if SUPERFRAME is switched on.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:SFR:RCHP 10

G

Display of data contents in the 108 bit "Guard" field at the
beginning of the slot in hexadecimal form.

R

Display of data contents in the 4 bit data field "RAMP" in
hexadecimal form.

P

Input value of the 26 bit data field "Preamble".
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:PRE #HFF

SYNC

Input value for the 20 bit sync word in hexadecimal form.
Depending on the selected slot, the following sync words are
predefined according to the PDC standard:
Slot No.
0
1
2
3
4
5

IEC/IEEE-bus

1125.5555.03

2.299

VOX Sync Word
785B4
62DC9
7E28A
56B15
AE9B3
B2621

:SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:SYNC #H72DC9

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(SELECT SLOT...)
VOX
(UPLINK ONLY)

SYNC2

SMIQ
Input value for the 20 bit sync word in the first slot of a
superframe in hexadecimal form. This sync word marks the
beginning of a superframe. The input field is only displayed if
SUPERFRAME is switched on. Depending on the selected
slot, the following sync words are predefined according to the
PDC standard:
Slot No.
0
1
2
3
4

VOX Sync2 Word
CE450
E1A90
18ED3
043E0
7D861

IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:SYNC E1A91
CC

Input value of the 8 bit data field " Color code ".
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:CCOD #HFF

SF

Input value of the data field " Steal Flag ".
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:PDC:SLOT2:SF #H0

SACCH

Selection of data source for SACCH field (Slow Associated
Control Channel).
PN..
PRBS data according to CCITT with periods
9
23
between 2 -1 and 2 -1.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:PDC:SLOT3:SACC PN15
DLIST

Data from a programmable data list.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:PDC:SLOT3:SACC DLIS

SERDATA Data from data input SER DATA.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:PDC:SLOT3:SACC SDAT
RCH

Selection of data source for the RCH data field. RCH data
replace SACCH data in certain slots of a superframe. The
input field is only displayed if SUPERFRAME is switched on.
PN..
PRBS data according to CCITT with periods
9
23
between 2 -1 and 2 -1.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:PDC:SLOT3:RCH PN9
DLIST

Data from a programmable data list.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:PDC:SLOT3:RCH DLIS

SERDATA Data from data input SER DATA.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:PDC:SLOT3:RCH SDAT
G2

Display of data contents in the 118 bit "Guard" field at the
end of the slot in hexadecimal form. The field is only
displayed with LINK DIRECTION = UPLINK selected.

Parameter SELECT DATA LIST... to EDIT DATA LIST...

1125.5555.03

2.300

see menu selection BURST TYPE = TCH

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2.18

Digital Standard GSM/EDGE

Digital Standard GSM/EDGE

With the options Modulation Coder (SMIQB20) and Data Generator (SMIQB11) provided, modulation
signals according to the GSM standard can be generated. GSM is a TDMA standard for cellular mobile
radio networks used worldwide. SMIQ is suitable for use as a signal generator for all GSM types.
With option SMIQB20, the use of GSM and EDGE slots is not limited. GSM/EDGE may also be used
with the older modulation coder option (SMIQB10), however in this case GSM and EDGE cannot be
mixed.
SMIQ can generate both the transmit signal of a base station (BS) and the transmit signal of a mobile
station (MS). Transmission from BS to MS is called "downlink", "uplink" being used for transmission in
the opposite direction.
Each TDMA frame consists of 8 slots. Each slot can be switched on or off separately. Moreover, a
defined intermediate level can be set.
A burst type has to be defined to configure a slot. The following burst types can be selected:
• NORM

the so-called "normal burst",

• DUMMY

burst type with a defined data pattern according to GSM standard and

• ALL_DATA

burst type for test purposes with freely programmable data contents.

• EDGE

the so-called EDGE Normal Burst

The following internal modulation sources are available:
• different PRBS generators with a sequence length between 2 -1 and 2 -1 and
9

23

• data lists, i.e. freely programmable data sequences from the data generator memory.
For generating the GSM signals, SMIQ inserts the modulation data continuously (in real time) into the
selected slots. Using a digital signal processor the data generator generates a data sequence with
modulation data and control signals for envelope control.
The data generator in SMIQ generates a data stream which is converted into IQ signals in the
modulation coder. According to the GSM standard, the modulation type is GMSK at a symbol rate of
270.833 ksymbol/s and Gauss filtering. The symbol rate can be changed in SMIQ. GFSK with adjustable
frequency deviation can be used as a modulation type, too.
The modulation type for EDGE slots is 8PSK, with 3/8π rotation at a symbol rate of 270.833 ksymbols/s
and linear Gauss filter.

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SMIQ

Sync and Trigger Signals

The data generator generates a data sequence with modulation data, control signals for envelope
control, and synchronization signals.
When TRIGGER MODE AUTO is selected, the GSM signal generation is started automatically.
This start can also be activated by an external trigger signal (TRIGGER MODE ARMED_AUTO) which
allows a synchronous sequence for BER measurements to be carried out on receivers.
A trigger signal can be fed via the TRIGIN input at connector PAR DATA. The active slope of a trigger
signal applied there executes a trigger event.
GSM signal generation at a frame limit is started after a trigger event. Data from data lists are inserted
into the selected slots starting from the first bit. PRBS generators start with the set initialization status.
Signal generation either starts immediately after the active slope of the trigger signal or after a settable
number of symbols (EXT TRIGGER DELAY). Retriggering (EXT RETRIG) can be inhibited for a settable
number of symbols (EXT RETRIGGER INHIBIT).
A trigger event can be executed manually using EXECUTE TRIGGER or via the IEC/IEEE bus.
When a trigger event is executed, a trigger signal is output at the TRIGOUT 3 output of SMIQ.
SMIQ also generates the following sync signals:
• a slot or frame clock at TRIGOUT 1 output with settable position in the frame,
• a frame or multiframe clock at TRIGOUT 2 output with settable position in the frame,
• the symbol clock and the bit clock.
A clock synthesizer on the modulation coder generates the symbol clock and the bit clock in SMIQ. The
two clocks are identical for GSM. All the clock signals are synchronized to the 10-MHz reference of
SMIQ. The bit clock is available at connector BIT CLOCK. If required, the clock synthesizer in SMIQ can
be synchronized to an external bit clock.
The clock signal is selected in the menu via CLOCK-CLOCK SOURCE EXT.
To allow for a trouble-free synchronization of the clock synthesizer first apply the external clock and set
the correct symbol rate at SMIQ. Then switch CLOCK SOURCE from INT to EXT.
Note:

The set symbol rate should not differ by more than 1% from the symbol rate of the external
signal.

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Digital Standard GSM/EDGE
PN Generators as Internal Data Source

Independent PN generators (Pseudo Noise) can be selected for each slot as data source for data field
DATA. These PN generators provide pseudo-random bit sequences of different length or period. That is
why they are also called PRBS generators (Pseudo Random Binary Sequence).
Data sequences are sequences of maximum length which are generated by means of feedback shift
registers.
The following figure gives an example of a 9 bit generator with feedbacks after register 4 and 0 (output).

EXOR

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

DATA

The pseudo-random sequence of a PRBS generator is clearly defined by the number of registers and
the feedback. The following table describes all PRBS generators available:

Table 2-31 PRBS generators for GSM
PRBS generator

Length in bits

Feedback after

9 bit

29 -1 = 511

Register 4, 0

11 bit

211 -1 =2047

Register 2, 0

15 bit

215 -1 = 32767

Register 1, 0

16 bit

216 -1 = 65535

Register 5, 3, 2, 0

20 bit

220 -1 = 1048575

Register 3, 0

21 bit

221 -1 = 2097151

Register 2, 0

23 bit

223 -1 = 8388607

Register 5, 0

PN generators PN9,11,15, 20 and PN23 are configured according to CCITT Rec. 0.151/152/153. The
output sequence is inverted for generators PN15 and PN23.
The start value of the PN generators is different in the slots and equals

start value = 1 + 14 hex × slot number
Example: PN9 generator in slot 1 with start value 15hex = 10101 binary.

EXOR

0

0

0

0

1

0

1

0

1

DATA

The resulting output sequence is 1010100000010100101011110010 etc.

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SMIQ

Lists as Internal Data Source

A freely programmable memory on the data generator serves as internal data source for the data fields
of the slots. The data are managed in so-called lists. A list editor allows data lists (DATA LIST) to be
selected, copied, modified, and deleted.
The list editor is available via menu DIGITAL-MOD - SOURCE....

2.18.4

External Modulation Data

External data can (only) be applied via the SERDATA interface. A selection of SERDATA as data
source is only possible for a single data field of a slot. For further information on the characteristics of
the SERDATA interface see Annex A.
To ensure that the external data bits are assigned to specific positions in the data field of the selected
slot and that they are reproducible, the buffer of the RS-232 transmitter and receiver has to be deleted.
A triggered start has to follow.
The following setting sequence is required in the DIGITAL STD - GSM/EDGE menu:
1. Carry out desired settings in menu.
2. Select data source SERDATA for the data field of the slot using SELECT SLOT - ....
3. Make connection to external data source, but do not yet start external data source.
4. Switch off digital standard using STATE - OFF.
5. Set TRIGGER MODE ARMED_AUTO.
In this state, SMIQ is ready for reception, but discards data that are read in via SERDATA.
6. Switch on digital standard with STATE ON.
7. Start external data source.
The read-in data are written into the receiving buffer. Only if this buffer is filled can SMIQ react to a
trigger event.
8. Activate trigger event. Signal generation is thus started at a frame limit. The first bit received via
SERDATA is put to the first bit position in the selected data field.

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Digital Standard GSM/EDGE
Menu DIGITAL STANDARD - GSM/EDGE

Menu DIGITAL STD - GSM/EDGE provides access to settings for generating GSM signals.
Menu selection:

Fig. 2-195

DIGITAL STD - GSM/EDGE

Menu DIGITAL STD - GSM/EDGE, SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and
Data Generator SMIQB11

STATE

Switch on/off of Digital Standard GSM/EDGE modulation. Vector Modulation
or Digital Modulation will be switched off automatically.
IEC/IEEE-bus command SOUR:GSM:STAT ON

MODULATION...

Opens a window for setting the modulation parameters.

Fig. 2-196

Menu DIGITAL STD - GSM/EDGE - MODULATION..., SMIQ equipped with Modulation
Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11

MODULATION...

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SET TO
STANDARD

Sets the subsequent modulation parameters to the
values predefined by the standard.

SYMBOL RATE

Input value for the symbol clock. 270.833 ksymbol/s
are preset.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:GSM:SRAT 270KHZ

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SMIQ

The following parameters are used with GSM
MODULATION TYPE

Opens a window for selection of the modulation type.
GMSK
Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying
GFSK
Gaussian filtered Frequency Shift Keying
IEC/IEEE-bus
SOUR:GSM:FORMat GMSK

FSK DEVIATION

Input value of deviation with GFSK selected.
With GMSK selected, the deviation is fixed to the
fourth part of the symbol rate.
IEC/IEEE-bus
SOUR:GSM:FSK:DEV 67 KHZ

FILTER TYPE

Display of the baseband filter for GSM.

FILTER PARAMETER

Input value for the B×T value (Gaussian filter).
IEC/IEEE-bus
SOUR:GSM:FILT:PAR 0.31

The following parameters are used with EDGE

TRIGGER MODE...

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MODULATION TYPE

The modulation type for EDGE is displayed. It is
permanently set to 8PSK EDGE. In contrast to the
modulation types for GSM, the one for EDGE has
three bits per symbol.

FILTER TYPE

The filter for EDGE is displayed. It is permanently set
to GAUSS LINEAR.

Opens a window for selecting the trigger mode.
AUTO

The GSM signals are continuously transmitted in the
activated slots.
IEC/IEEE-bus command SOUR:GSM:SEQ AUTO

RETRIG

The GSM signals are continuously transmitted in the
activated slots. A trigger event causes a restart.
IEC/IEEE-bus command SOUR:GSM:SEQ RETR

ARMED_AUTO

The GSM signal generation does not start until a
trigger event has occurred. The unit then
automatically switches over to the AUTO mode and
can no longer be triggered.
IEC/IEEE-bus command SOUR:GSM:SEQ AAUT

ARMED_RETRIG

The GSM signal generation does not start until a
trigger event has occurred. The unit then
automatically switches over to the RETRIG mode.
Each new trigger event causes a restart.
IEC/IEEE-bus command SOUR:GSM:SEQ ARET

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EXECUTE
TRIGGER

Executes a trigger even to start the GSM signal generation.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :TRIG:DM:IMM

TRIGGER...

Opens a window for selecting the trigger source, for configuring the trigger
output signals and for setting the time delay of an external trigger signal.

Fig. 2-197

Menu DIGITAL STD - GSM/EDGE_TRIGGER..., SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder
SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11

(TRIGGER...)

(TRIGGER...)

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TRIGGER SOURCE

Selection of trigger source.
EXT
The GSM signal generation is started by
the active slope of an external trigger
signal.
The polarity, the trigger threshold and
the input resistance of the TRIGIN input
can be modified in menu
DIGITAL MOD - EXT INPUTS.
INT
A trigger event can be executed by
EXECUTE TRIGGER .
IEC/IEEE-bus
SOUR:GSM:TRIG:SOUR EXT

EXT TRIGGER
DELAY

Setting the number of symbols by which an external
trigger signal is delayed before it starts the GSM
signal generation.
This is used for setting the time synchronization
between the SMIQ and the DUT.
IEC/IEEE-bus
SOUR:GSM:TRIG:DEL 3

EXT RETRIGGER
INHIBIT

Setting the number of symbols for which a restart is
inhibited after a trigger event.
With TRIGGER MODE RETRIG selected, each new
trigger signal restarts the GSM signal generation.
This restart can be inhibited for the entered number
of symbols.
Example:
The entry of 1000 symbols causes new trigger
signals to be ignored for the duration of 1000 symbols after a trigger event
IEC/IEEE-bus
SOUR:GSM:TRIG:INH 1000

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TRIGGER OUT 1

SMIQ
Selecting the signal for TRIGOUT 1 output in
PARDATA connector.
The times only apply if the default value of 270.833
ksps for GSM/EDGE is used as the symbol rate in
the Modulation menu.
SLOT
0.577 ms e.g. clock
IEC/IEEE-bus command:
:SOUR:GSM:TRIG:OUTP1 SLOT
FRAME

CLOCK...

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4.615 ms frame clock
IEC/IEEE-bus command:
:SOUR:GSM:TRIG:OUTP1 FRAM

TRIGGER OUT 2

Selecting the signal for TRIGOUT 2 output in
PARDATA connector.
The times only apply if the default value of 270.833
ksps for GSM/EDGE is used as the symbol rate in
the Modulation menu.
FRAME
4.615 ms frame clock
IEC/IEEE-bus command:
:SOUR:GSM:TRIG:OUTP2 FRAM

TRIGGER OUT 1/2
DELAY

Input value of delay of trigger signal at TRIGOUT 2
output compared with beginning of slot or frame.
IEC/IEEE-bus
SOUR:GSM:TRIG:OUTP:DEL 2

TRIGGER OUT2
PERIOD

Input value of output signal period at TRIGOUT 2
output given in frames.
IEC/IEEE-bus
SOUR:GSM:TRIG:OUTP:PER 1

TRIGGER OUT 1/2 POL

Selecting the polarity of signals at the TRIGOUT 1
and TRIGOUT 2 outputs in the
PARDATA
connector.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:GSM:TRIG:OUTP2:POL POS

Opens a window for selecting the clock source and for setting a delay.

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Digital Standard GSM/EDGE
Menu DIGITAL STD - GSM/EDGE - CLOCK..., SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder
SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11

(CLOCK...)

CLOCK SOURCE

Selection of clock source.
INT
SMIQ uses internally generated clock signals.
EXT

An external bit clock is fed in at connector
BIT CLOCK. The clock synthesizer on the
modulation coder is synchronized to this
clock.
The symbol rate has to be set with an
accuracy of ± 1 %.
The polarity, the trigger threshold and the
input resistance of the clock inputs can be
modified in menu DIGITAL MOD - EXT
INPUTS.
IEC/IEEE-bus
SOUR:GSM:CLOC:SOUR INT
DELAY

POWER RAMP
CONTROL...

Fig. 2-199

Setting the delay of generated modulation signal to an
external clock.
This can be used, for example, for synchronization with a
second unit to achieve time synchronization between the
modulation signals of the two units.
IEC/IEEE-bus
SOUR:GSM:CLOC:DEL 0.5

Opens a window for setting the envelope control, especially for the rising and
falling ramp at the beginning and end of a slot.

Menu DIGITAL STD - GSM/EDGE - POWER RAMP CONTROL... , SMIQ equipped with
Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11

(POWER RAMP
CONTROL...)

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SET DEFAULT

Resets the subsequent parameters to the factory-set
values.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:GSM:PRAM:PRES

RAMP TIME

Input value for the rise and fall time of the envelope
at the beginning or end of a slot. The time is set in
units of symbol period.
IEC/IEEE-bus
SOUR:GSM:PRAM:TIME 2.5

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CONTROL...)

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RAMP FUNCTION

Selection of shape of rising and falling ramp for
envelope control.
LIN
Linear ramp function.
COS
Cosine function. A more favourable
spectrum than that of the LIN function is
obtained.
IEC/IEEE-bus
SOUR:GSM:PRAM:SHAP LIN

RAMP DELAY

Input value for a shift of the envelope characteristic
to the modulated signal. A positive value causes a
delay of the envelope. The values are set in the units
of the symbol length.
IEC/IEEE-bus
SOUR:GSM:PRAM:DEL 0.1

RISE OFFSET

Input value for a positive or negative offset of the
rising ramp of the envelope at the beginning of a slot.
IEC/IEEE-bus
SOUR:GSM:PRAM:ROFF -1

FALL OFFSET

Input value for a positive or negative offset of the
falling ramp of the envelope at the end of a slot.
IEC/IEEE-bus
SOUR:GSM:PRAM:FOFF 1

SLOT ATTENUATION

Input value in dB for the level reduction of all active slots whose SLOT LEVEL
was set to ATTEN. Menu SELECT SLOT allows the slots to be determined
whose level is to be reduced.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:GSM:SLOT:ATT 40 DB

SAVE/RCL FRAME...

Opens a window for saving and loading a frame configuration. Loading a
frame affects all parameters that can be set under SELECT SLOT.

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Menu DIGITAL STD - GSM/EDGE - SAVE/RCL FRAME, SMIQ equipped with Modulation
Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11

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(SAVE/RCL FRAME...) GET PREDEFINED
FRAME...

SELECT SLOT...

Menu selection:

Fig. 2-201

Loads a factory-set frame configuration.
NB0
Normal Burst in slot 0
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:GSM:FLIS:PRED:LOAD "nb0"

RECALL FRAME...

Loads a frame configuration saved by the user.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:GSM:FLIS:LOAD "name"

SAVE FRAME...

Saves a user-defined frame configuration.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:GSM:FLIS:STOR "name"

DELETE FRAME...

Deletes a frame configuration saved by the user.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:GSM:FLIS:DEL "name"

Selection of one of 8 possible slots. When selecting the slot, a window is
opened in which the data contents belonging to this slot can be defined.
If the cursor is placed onto a slot in the diagram, it may be switched on and off
by pressing one of the unit keys (toggle function).

BURST TYPE = NORM

Menu DIGITAL STD - GSM/EDGE - SELECT SLOT - NORM, SMIQ equipped with
Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11

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NORM

SMIQ

BURST TYPE

Opens a window for the selection of the burst type used to
configure the selected slot.
NORM
Normal Burst
IEC/IEEE
:SOUR:GSM:SLOT2:TYPE NORM

SLOT LEVEL

Selection of level for selected slot.
OFF
Maximum attenuation
IEC/IEEE
:SOUR:GSM:SLOT2:LEV OFF
FULL

The level corresponds to the value indicated on
the SMIQ LEVEL display.
IEC/IEEE
:SOUR:GSM:SLOT2:LEV FULL

ATTEN

The level is reduced by the value set under
SLOT ATTENUATION.
IEC/IEEE
:SOUR:GSM:SLOT2:LEV ATT

SET DEFAULT

Resets the subsequent parameters to the factory-set values.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:GSM:SLOT8:PRES

HOP TRIGGER

Switches the HOP trigger signal on or off. With ON selected,
a HOP signal will be generated at the end of the selected
slot. The signal is available at the HOP output of the
PARDATA connector. It can be used to perform a frequency
hop mode in the LIST MODE (see section 'List Mode').
IIEEE-bus command
SOUR:GSM:SLOT1:HOPP:TRIG

TAIL

Display of data contents in the 3 bit data field "Tail". The tail
bits are set to 000 according to the GSM standard.

DATA

Selection of data source for DATA fields. These fields are
regarded as a continuous field, i.e. a pseudo-random
sequence is fully continued from one DATA field to the next.
The following data sources are available:
PN..
PRBS data according to CCITT with periods
9
23
between 2 -1 and 2 -1.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:GSM:SLOT3:DATA PN15
DLIST

Data from a programmable data list.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:GSM:SLOT3:DATA DLIS

SERDATA Data from data input SER DATA.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:GSM:SLOT3:DATA SDAT

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S

Setting for the so-called "Stealing Flag". The selected setting
is valid for the two S fields.
IEC/IEEE-bus command SOUR:GSM:SLOT2:SF 1

TSC...

Opens a window for selecting the so-called "Training
Sequence Code". A selection between 8 different training
sequences is possible.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:GSM:SLOT2:TSC 0

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(SELECT SLOT...)
NORM

Menu selection:

Fig. 2-202

Input field for binary modifications of the
training sequence. A modified training
sequence is stored as a USER sequence
after a SAVE FRAME has been called up.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:GSM:SLOT2:USER #B011011...

EDIT

GUARD

Display of data content in the "Guard" field in binary form.
The length of the field is 8 bit in slots 1,2,3,5,6,7 and 9 bit in
slots 0 and 4. It is thus ensured that a frame has exactly
1250 bit as stipulated in the GSM standard.

SELECT DATA
LIST...

Opens a window for selecting a stored data list or for
generating a new list.

COPY CURRENT
DATA LIST TO...

Stores the current data list under a different name.

DELETE DATA
LIST...

Deletes a data list.

EDIT DATA
LIST...

Opens a window for editing a data list bit-by-bit. The
available storage capacity and the length of the current list is
displayed in parameters FREE and LEN (see also Section
List Editor).
COPY
Copies a list range
FILL
Fills the range with filler pattern
INSERT
Inserts a list range at a different position of the
list
DELETE
Deletes a list range
EDIT/VIEW Edits or views the list

BURST TYPE = DUMMY

Menu DIGITAL STD - GSM/EDGE - SELECT SLOT - DUMMY, SMIQ equipped with
Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11

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DUMMY

SMIQ

BURST TYPE

Opens a window for the selection of the burst type used to
configure the selected slot.
DUMMY
Synchronization Burst
IEC/IEEE-bus command SOUR:GSM:SLOT2:TYPE DUMM

SLOT LEVEL

Selection of level for selected slot.
OFF
Maximum attenuation
IEC/IEEE
:SOUR:GSM:SLOT2:LEV OFF
FULL

The level corresponds to the value indicated on
the SMIQ LEVEL display.
IEC/IEEE
:SOUR:GSM:SLOT2:LEV FULL

ATTEN

The level is reduced by the value set under
SLOT ATTENUATION.
IEC/IEEE .....:SOUR:GSM:SLOT2:LEV ATT

TAIL

Display of data content in the 3 bit data field "Tail ". The tail
bits are set to 000 according to the GSM standard.

MIXED

Display of data content of the mixed-bit field. It has a data
content stipulated by GSM 05.02, the so-called mixed bits":
11111011011101100000101001001110000010010001000000
01111100011100010111000101110001010111010010100011
001100111001111010011111000100101111101010

GUARD

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Display of data content in the Guard field in binary form. The
length of the field is 8 bit in slots 1,2,3,5,6,7 and 9 bit in slots
0 and 4. It is thus ensured that a frame has exactly 1250 bit
as stipulated in the GSM standard.

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Menu selection:

Fig. 2-203

BURST TYPE = ALL_DATA

Menu DIGITAL STD - GSM/EDGE - SELECT SLOT – ALL_DATA, SMIQ equipped with
Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11

(SELECT SLOT...)
ALL_DATA

BURST TYPE

Opens a window for the selection of burst type used to
configure the selected slot.
ALL_DATA Burst type for testing with freely programmable
data contents.
IEC/IEEE
:SOUR:GSM:SLOT2:TYPE ADAT

SLOT LEVEL

Selection of level for selected slot.
OFF
Maximum attenuation
IEC/IEEE
:SOUR:GSM:SLOT2:LEV OFF

DATA

FULL

The level corresponds to the value indicated on
the SMIQ LEVEL display.
IEC/IEEE
:SOUR:GSM:SLOT2:LEV FULL

ATTEN

The level is reduced by the value set under
SLOT ATTENUATION.
IEC/IEEE
:SOUR:GSM:SLOT2:LEV ATT

Selection of data source for DATA fields. These fields are
regarded as a continuous field, i.e. a pseudo-random
sequence is fully continued from one DATA field to the next.
The following data sources are available:
PN..
PRBS data according to CCITT with periods
9
23
between 2 -1 and 2 -1.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:GSM:SLOT3:DATA PN15
DLIST

Data from a programmable data list.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:GSM:SLOT3:DATA DLIS

SERDATA Data from data input SER DATA.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:GSM:SLOT3:DATA SDAT
GUARD

Display of data content in the Guard field in binary form. The
length of the field is 8 bit in slots 1,2,3,5,6,7 and 9 bit in slots
0 and 4. It is thus ensured that a frame exactly has 1250 bit
as stipulated in the GSM standard.

Parameter SELECT DATA LIST... to EDIT DATA LIST...

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Selection: BURST TYPE = EDGE

Fig. 2-204

Menu DIGITAL STD - GSM/EDGE - SELECT SLOT – EDGE, SMIQ equipped with
Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11

(SELECT SLOT...)
EDGE

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BURST TYPE

Opens a window for selecting the burst type to be used for
configuring the selected slot.
EDGE
EDGE Normal Burst
IEC/IEEE bus :SOUR:GSM:SLOT2:TYPE EDGE

SLOT LEVEL

Selection of the level for the selected slot.
OFF
Maximum attenuation
IEC/IEEE bus :SOUR:GSM:SLOT2:LEV OFF
FULL

The level is the same as that indicated in the
LEVEL display of SMIQ.
IEC/IEEE bus :SOUR:GSM:SLOT2:LEV FULL

ATTEN

The level is reduced by the value set under
SLOT ATTENUATION.
IEC/IEEE bus :SOUR:GSM:SLOT2:LEV ATT

SET DEFAULT

Resets the following parameters to the factory-selected values.
IEC/IEEE bus command
:SOUR:GSM:SLOT1:PRES

HOP TRIGGER

Switches the HOP trigger signal on or off. When set to ON, a
HOP signal is generated at the end of the selected slot. The
signal is available at the HOP output of the PARDATA
connector. It may be used for implementing frequency
hopping in the LIST MODE (see section "List Mode").
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:GSM:SLOT1:HOPP:TRIG

TAIL

Display of data contents in the 9-bit data field "Tail". The tail
bits are permanently set to 111111111 in line with the GSM
standard.

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EDGE

Digital Standard GSM/EDGE
DATA

Selection of the data source for the DATA fields. These fields
are considered as one continuous field, i.e. a pseudo
random sequence continues seamlessly from one DATA
field to the next. The following data sources can be chosen:
PN..
PRBS data according to CCITT with period
9
23
lengths between 2 -1 and 2 -1.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:GSM:SLOT3:DATA PN15
DLIST

Data from a programmable data list.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:GSM:SLOT3:DATA DLIS

SERDATA Data via the data input SER DATA.
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:GSM:SLOT3:DATA SDAT
TSC...

Opens a window for selecting the so-called "training
sequence code". One of eight different training sequences
can be chosen.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:GSM:SLOT2:TSC 0
Field for entering changes to the training
sequence in binary form. A modified training
sequence is saved as USER sequence after
SAVE FRAME was called.
IEC/IEEE bus command
:SOUR:GSM:SLOT2:USER #B011011...

EDIT

1125.5555.03

GUARD

Display of data contents in the GUARD field in binary form.
The length of the field is 24 bits in slots 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and
27 bits in slots 0 and 4.

SELECT DATA
LIST...

Opens a window for selecting a stored data list or generating
a new list.

COPY CURRENT
DATA LIST TO...

Saves the current data list under a different name.

DELETE DATA
LIST...

Deletes a data list.

EDIT DATA
LIST...

Opens a window for editing a data list bit by bit. The
parameters FREE and LEN indicate the free memory
capacity and the length of the current list (see also chapter 2,
section "List Editor").
COPY
Copying part of a list
FILL
Filling a part of the list with a pattern
INSERT
Inserting a part of the list at a different position
within the list
DELETE
Deleting a part of the list
EDIT/VIEW
Editing or viewing the list

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SMIQ

Digital Standard DECT

With the options Modulation Coder (SMIQB20) and Data Generator (SMIQB11) provided, modulation
signals according to the ETSI DECT standard can be generated. DECT is a TDMA standard for private
and public cordless phones.
SMIQ can generate both the transmit signal of a cell station (FP, Fixed Part) and the transmit signal of a
personal station (PP, Portable Part). Transmission from FP to PP is called "downlink", "uplink" being
used for transmission in the opposite direction.
Uplink and downlink are transmitted in the separate time slots of a frame using the time duplex method.
Each frame consists of 24 slots. The data contents of each slot can be defined individually by SMIQ by
means of a slot editor. Each slot can be switched on or off. A defined intermediate level can also be set.
A maximum of 12 slots within a frame can be switched on simultaneously.
A slot type has to be defined to configure a slot. The following slot types can be selected:
• FULL

full slot; simulation of a basic R32 physical channel,

• DOUBLE

double slot, simulation of a high capacity R80 physical channel and

• ALL_DATA

slot type for test purposes with arbitrarily programmable data contents in full slot
format.

The following internal modulation sources are available:
• different PRBS generators with a sequence length between 2 -1 and 2 -1 and
9

23

• data lists, i.e. freely programmable data sequences from the data generator memory.
For generating DECT signals, SMIQ inserts the modulation data continuously (in real time) into the
selected slots. Using a digital signal processor the data generator generates a data sequence with
modulation data and control signals for envelope control.
The data generator in SMIQ generates a data stream which is converted into IQ signals in the
modulation coder. According to the DECT standard, the default modulation type is GFSK with a symbol
rate of 1152 ksymbols/s and Gauss filtering. Symbol rate and filtering can be changed in SMIQ.
Alternatively, π/4 DQPSK with √cos filtering may be selected.

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Digital Standard DECT
Sync and Trigger Signals

The data generator generates a data sequence with modulation data, control signals for envelope
control, and synchronization signals.
When TRIGGER MODE AUTO is selected, the DECT signal generation starts automatically.
This start can also be activated by an external trigger signal (TRIGGER MODE ARMED_AUTO) which
allows a synchronous sequence for BER measurements to be carried out on receivers.
Trigger signals for synchronized sequences can be used for measuring the bit error rate of receivers. A
trigger signal can be fed via the TRIGIN input at connector PAR DATA. The active slope of a trigger
signal applied there executes a trigger event.
DECT signal generation at a frame limit is started after a trigger event. Data from data lists are inserted
into the selected slots starting from the first bit. PRBS generators start with the set initialization status.
Signal generation either starts immediately after the active slope of the trigger signal or after a settable
number of symbols (EXT TRIGGER DELAY). Retriggering (RETRIG) can be inhibited for a settable
number of symbols (EXT RETRIGGER INHIBIT).
A trigger event can be executed manually or via the IEC/IEEE bus using EXECUTE TRIGGER.
When a trigger event is executed, a trigger signal is output at the TRIGOUT 3 output of SMIQ.
SMIQ also generates the following sync signals:
• a frame clock at TRIGOUT 1 output,
• a frame or multiframe clock at TRIGOUT 2 output with settable position in the frame,
• the symbol clock and the bit clock.
A clock synthesizer on the modulation coder generates the symbol clock and the bit clock in SMIQ. All
clock signals are synchronized to the 10-MHz reference of SMIQ. The bit clock is available at connector
BIT CLOCK. If desired, the clock synthesizer in SMIQ can be synchronized to an external bit clock.
The clock source is selected in the CLOCK-CLOCK SOURCE EXT menu.
To allow for a trouble-free synchronization of the clock synthesizer first apply the external clock and set
the correct symbol rate at SMIQ. Then switch CLOCK SOURCE from INT to EXT.
Note:

The set symbol rate should not differ by more than 1% from the symbol rate of the external
signal.

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2.19.2

SMIQ

PN Generators as Internal Data Source

Independent PN generators (Pseudo Noise) can be selected for each slot as data sources for the data
fields A-FIELD, B-FIELD and DATA. These PN generators provide pseudo-random bit sequences of
different length or period. That is why they are also called PRBS generators (Pseudo Random Binary
Sequence).
Data sequences are sequences of maximum length which are generated by means of feedback shift
registers.
The following figure gives an example of a 9-bit generator with feedbacks after register 4 and 0 (output).

EXOR

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

DATA

The pseudo-random sequence of a PRBS generator is clearly defined by the number of registers and
the feedback. The following table describes all PRBS generators available:

Table 2-32 PRBS generators for DECT

PRBS generator

Length in bits

Feedback after

9 bit

29 -1 = 511

Register 4, 0

11 bit

211 -1 =2047

Register 2, 0

15 bit

215 -1 = 32767

Register 1, 0

16 bit

216 -1 = 65535

Register 5, 3, 2, 0

20 bit

220 -1 = 1048575

Register 3, 0

21 bit

221 -1 = 2097151

Register 2, 0

23 bit

223 -1 = 8388607

Register 5, 0

PN generators PN9,11,15,20 and PN23 are configured according to CCITT Rec. 0.151/152/153. The
output sequence is inverted for generators PN15 and PN23.
The start value of the PN generators is different in the slots and equals

start value = 1 + 14 hex × slot number
Example: PN9 generator in slot 1 with start value 15hex = 10101 binary.

EXOR

0

0

0

0

1

0

1

0

1

DATA

The resulting output sequence is 1010100000010100101011110010 etc.

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Digital Standard DECT
Lists as Internal Data Source

A freely programmable memory on the data generator serves as an additional internal data source for
the data fields of the slots. The data are managed in so-called lists. A list editor allows to select, copy,
modify and delete data lists (DATA LIST).
The list editor is available via menu DIGITAL-MOD - SOURCE....

2.19.4

External Modulation Data

External data can (only) be applied via the SERDATA interface. A selection of SERDATA as data
source is only possible for a single data field of a slot. For further information on the characteristics of
the SERDATA interface see Annex A.
To ensure that the external data bits are assigned to specific positions in the data field of the selected
slot and that they are reproducible, the buffer of the RS-232 transmitter and receiver has to be deleted.
A triggered start has to follow.
The following setting sequence is required in the DIGITAL STD - DECT menu:
1. Carry out desired settings in menu.
2. Select data source SERDATA for the data field of the slot using SELECT SLOT - ....
3. Make connection to external data source, but do not yet start external data source.
4. Switch off digital standard using STATE - OFF.
5. Set TRIGGER MODE ARMED_AUTO.
In this state, SMIQ is ready for reception, but discards data that are read in via SERDATA.
6. Switch on digital standard with STATE ON.
7. Start external data source.
The read-in data are written into the receiving buffer. Only if this buffer is filled can SMIQ react to a
trigger event.
8. Activate trigger event. Signal generation is thus started at a frame limit. The first bit received via
SERDATA is put to the first bit position in the selected data field.

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2.19.5

SMIQ

Menu DIGITAL STANDARD - DECT

Menu DIGITAL STD - DECT provides access to settings for generating DECT signals.
Menu selection:

DIGITAL STD - DECT

- 30.0 dBm
- 30.0 dBm

LEVEL

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

MHz

PEP

DECT
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-205

PHS
IS-95
NADC
PDC
GSM
DECT

S TA TE
M OD UL A TI ON .. .
T RI GG E R MO DE . ..
E XE CU T E TR IG G ER
T RI GG E R. ..
C LO CK . ..
P OW ER RA MP C O NT RO L .. .
S LO T A TT EN UA T IO N
T IM IN G A DJ US T ME NT SI MU LA T IO N
J IT TE R S IM UL A TI ON
P RE AM B LE
S AV E/ R CL F RA M E. ..
S EL EC T S LO T
1
2
3
4
0
FULL

OFF ON
GFSK
AUTO
INT
INT

NORMAL

5

15.0 dB
0 Bit
0 Bit
PROLONGED

6

7

Menu DIGITAL STD - DECT, SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data
Generator SMIQB11

STATE

Switch on/off of Digital Standard DECT modulation. Vector Modulation or
Digital Modulation will be switched off automatically.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:DECT:STAT ON

MODULATION...

Opens a window for setting some of the modulation parameters.

LEVEL

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

MHz

PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 30.0
. dBm

DECT
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-206

PHS
IS-95
NADC
PDC
GSM
DECT

SET TO STANDARD
STAT E
MODU LATION ...
TRIG GER MO DE..MODULATION TYP
GFSK
EXEC UTE TR IGGER
FSK DEVIATION
288.0 kHz
TRIG GER... .
1 152 000.0 sym/s
SYMBOL RATE
CLOC K...
FILTER TYPE
SQRCOS COS GAUSS
POWE R RAMP CONT..
. PARAMETER
FILTER
0.50
SLOT ATTEN UAT
0
FULL

1

Menu DIGITAL STD - DECT - MODULATION...

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Digital Standard DECT
SET TO
STANDARD

Sets the subsequent modulation parameters to the
values predefined by the standard.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:DECT:STAN

MODULATION TYPE

Selection of the modulation type. GFSK is preset.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:DECT:FORM GFSK

FSK DEVIATION

Input value for the frequency deviation for GFSK
modulation
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:DECT:FSK 280 KHZ

SYMBOL RATE

Input value for the symbol rate. 1152 ksymbols/s are
preset.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:DECT:SRAT 1151 KHZ

FILTER TYPE

Selection of baseband filter. For π/4 DQPSK modulation, a selection between Nyquist filters COS and
SQRCOS or a user-defined filter USER (cf. Section
Digital Modulation) is possible.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:DECT:FILT:TYPE COS

FILTER PARAMETER

Input value for the BT value for Gauss filtering or for
the roll-off factor for Nyquist filtering.
IEC/IEEE-bus

TRIGGER MODE...

1125.5555.03

SOUR:DECT:FILT:PAR 0.51

Opens a window for selecting the trigger mode.
AUTO

The DECT signals are continuously transmitted in the
activated slots.
IEC/IEEE-bus command SOUR:DECT:SEQ AUTO

RETRIG

The DECT signals are continuously transmitted in the
activated slots. A trigger event causes a restart. This
mode is not available if values different from zero are
set for TIMING ADJUSTMENT or JITTER
SIMULATION.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:DECT:SEQ RETR

ARMED_AUTO

DECT signal generation does not start until a trigger
event has occurred. The unit then automatically
switches over to the AUTO mode and can no longer be
triggered.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:DECT:SEQ AAUT

ARMED_RETRIG

DECT signal generation does not start until a trigger
event has occurred. The unit then automatically
switches over to the RETRIG mode. Each new trigger
event causes a restart. This mode is not available if
values different from zero are set for TIMING
ADJUSTMENT or JITTER SIMULATION.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:DECT:SEQ ARET

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EXECUTE
TRIGGER

Executes a trigger even to start the DECT signal generation. This menu item
is not available if TRIGGER MODE - AUTO is set.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :TRIG:DM:IMM

TRIGGER...

Opens a window for selecting the trigger source, for configuring the trigger
output signals and for setting the time delay of an external trigger signal.

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

LEVEL
MHz

PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 30.0 dBm

DECT
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-207

PHS
IS-95
NADC
PDC
GSM
DECT

STATE
MODULATION...
TRIGGER MODE
EXECUTE TRIG
TRIGGER....
CLOCK...
POWER RAMP C>
SLOT ATTENUA
0
FULL

TRIGGER SOURCE
EXT TRIGGER DELAY
EXT RETRIGGER INHIBIT
TRIGGER OUT2 DELAY
TRIGGER OUT2 PERIOD

INT

EXT
0 Symb
0 Symb
0 Symb
1 Frame

1

Menu DIGITAL STD - DECT_TRIGGER..., SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder
SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11

(TRIGGER...)

1125.5555.03

TRIGGER SOURCE

Selection of trigger source.
EXT
The DECT signal generation is started
by the active slope of an external trigger
signal.
The polarity, the trigger threshold and
the input resistance of the TRIGIN input
can be modified in menu DIGITAL MOD
- EXT INPUTS.
INT
A trigger event can be executed by
EXECUTE TRIGGER .
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:DECT:TRIG:SOUR EXT

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Digital Standard DECT
EXT TRIGGER
DELAY

Setting the number of symbols by which an external
trigger signal is delayed before it starts the DECT
signal generation.
This is used for setting the time synchronization
between the SMIQ and the DUT.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:DECT:TRIG:DEL 3

EXT RETRIGGER
INHIBIT

Setting the number of symbols for which a restart is
inhibited after a trigger event.
With TRIGGER MODE RETRIG selected, each new
trigger signal restarts the DECT signal generation.
This restart can be inhibited for the entered number
of symbols.
Example:
The entry of 1000 symbols causes new trigger
signals to be ignored for the duration of 1000 symbols after a trigger event
IEC/IEEE-bus

1125.5555.03

:SOUR:DECT:TRIG:INH 1000

TRIGGER OUT2
DELAY

Input value of delay of trigger signal at TRIGOUT 2
output compared with beginning of frame.
IEC/IEEE-bus :SOUR:DECT:TRIG:OUTP:DEL 2

TRIGGER OUT2
PERIOD

Input value of output signal period at TRIGOUT 2
output given in frames.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:DECT:TRIG:OUTP:PER 1

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SMIQ

Opens a window for selecting the clock source and for setting a delay.

CLOCK...

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

- 30.0 dBm
- 30.0 dBm

LEVEL
MHz

PEP

DECT
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-208

PHS
IS-95
NADC
PDC
GSM
DECT

CLOCK SOURCE
STATE
MODULATION... DELAY
TRIGGER MODE
EXECUTE TRIG
TRIGGER....
CLOCK...
POWER RAMP C>
SLOT ATTENUA
0

INT

EXT
0.00 Symb

1

FULL

Menu DIGITAL STD - DECT - CLOCK..., SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder SMIQB20
and Data Generator SMIQB11

(CLOCK...)

CLOCK SOURCE

Selection of clock source.
INT
SMIQ uses internally generated clock signals.
EXT

An external symbol clock or bit clock is fed in
at connectors SYMBOL CLOCK or BIT
CLOCK. The clock synthesizer on the
modulation coder is synchronized to this
clock.
The symbol rate has to be set with an
accuracy of ± 1 %.
The polarity, the trigger threshold and the
input resistance of the clock inputs can be
modified in menu DIGITAL MOD - EXT
INPUTS.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:DECT:CLOC:SOUR INT
DELAY

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Setting the delay of generated modulation signal to an
external clock.
This can be used, for example, for synchronization with a
second unit to achieve time synchronization between the
modulation signals of the two units.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:DECT:CLOC:DEL 0.5

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POWER RAMP
CONTROL...

Opens a window for setting the envelope control, especially for the rising and
falling ramp at the beginning and end of a slot.

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

LEVEL
MHz
PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 30.0 dBm

DECT
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-209

PHS
IS-95
NADC
PDC
GSM
DECT

SET DEFAULT
STATE
RAMP TIME
MODULATION...
RAMP FUNCTIOM
TRIGGER MODE...
RAMP DELAY
EXECUTE TRIGGER
RISE OFFSET
TRIGGER....
FALL OFFSET
CLOCK...
POWER RAMP CONTROL...
SLOT ATTENUATION
0

1

LIN

2.0
COS
0.0
0
0

Symb
Symb
Symb
Symb

2

FULL

Menu DIGITAL STD - DECT - POWER RAMP CONTROL... , SMIQ equipped with
Modulation Coder SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11

(POWER RAMP
CONTROL...)

1125.5555.03

SET DEFAULT

Sets the subsequent parameters to factory-set
default values.
IEC/IEEE-bus
SOUR:DECT:PRAM:PRES

RAMP TIME

Input value for the rise and fall time of the envelope
at the beginning or end of a slot. The time is set in
units of the symbol period.
IEC/IEEE-bus
SOUR:DECT:PRAM:TIME 1.5

RAMP FUNCTION

Selection of shape of rising and falling ramp for
envelope control.
LIN
Linear ramp function.
COS
Cosine function. A more favorable
spectrum than that of the LIN function is
obtained.
IEC/IEEE-bus
SOUR:DECT:PRAM:SHAP LIN

RAMP DELAY

Input value for a shift of the envelope characteristic
to the modulated signal. A positive value causes a
delay of the envelope. The values are set in units of
the symbol length.
IEC/IEEE-bus
SOUR:DECT:PRAM:DEL 0.1

RISE OFFSET

Input value for a positive or negative offset of the
rising ramp of the envelope at the beginning of a slot.
IEC/IEEE-bus
SOUR:DECT:PRAM:ROFF -1

FALL OFFSET

Input value for a positive or negative offset of the
falling ramp of the envelope at the end of a slot.
IEC/IEEE-bus
:SOUR:DECT:PRAM:FOFF 1

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SLOT ATTENUATION

Input value for the level attenuation in dB of all active slots whose SLOT
LEVEL was set to ATTEN. The slots whose level is to be attenuated are
defined in the menu SELECT SLOT.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:DECT:SLOT:ATT 40 DB

TIMING
ADJUSTMENT
SIMULATION

Input value for the number of bits used for simulating "Timing Adjust" in DECT
th
instruments. Each 35 frame is extended (positive input values) or shortened
(negative values) by the number of bits set.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:DECT:SIM:TADJ -1

JITTER SIMULATION

Input value for the number of bits used for jitter simulation. A jitter is simulated
by advancing the selected number of bits for even-numbered frames in time
whereas ordinary timing is generated for odd-numbered frames.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:DECT:SIM:JITT 1

PREAMBLE

Selection of the preamble type for full and double slot.
NORMAL
The preamble field has a length of 16 bits.
PROLONGED The preamble field has a length of 32 bits.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:DECT:PRE NORM

SAVE/RCL FRAME...

Opens a window for saving and loading a frame configuration. Loading a
frame affects all parameters that can be set under SELECT SLOT.

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

LEVEL
MHz

PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 30.0 dBm

DECT
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-210

PHS
IS95
NADC
PDC
GSM
DECT

TRIGGER....
CLOCK...
POWER RAMP C>
SLOT ATTENUA
TIMING ADJUS
JITTER SIMUL
PREAMBLE
SAVE/RCL FRA
0

GET PREDEFINED FRAME...
RECALL FRAME...
SAVE FRAME...
DELETE FRAME...

1

FULL

Menu DIGITAL STD - DECT - SAVE/RCL FRAME, SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder
SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11

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(SAVE/RCL FRAME...) GET PREDEFINED
FRAME...

1125.5555.03

Loads a factory-set frame configuration.
DNFULL
All downlink slots numbered 0 to 11
are active as full slots.
UPFULL
All uplink slots numbered 12 to 23 are
active as full slots.
FULL_0
Only slot no. 0 is active as a full slot.
DOUB_0
Slots no. 0 and 1 are active as double
slots.
IEEE SOUR:DECT:FLIS:PRED:LOAD "name"

RECALL FRAME...

Loads a frame configuration saved by the user.
IEC/IEEE-bus
SOUR:DECT:FLIS:LOAD "name"

SAVE FRAME...

Saves a user-defined frame configuration.
IEC/IEEE-bus
SOUR:DECT:FLIS:STOR "name"

DELETE FRAME...

Deletes a frame configuration saved by the user.
IEC/IEEE-bus
SOUR:DECT:FLIS:DEL "name"

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SELECT SLOT...

SMIQ

Selection of one of 24 possible slots. When selecting the slot, a window is
opened in which the data contents belonging to this slot can be defined.
12 slots are available for uplink and downlink, respectively. They are labeled
UP and DN in the display where i varies from 0 to 23. Up to 12 of the 24
slots can be active at the same time.
If the cursor is placed onto a slot in the diagram, the SLOT LEVEL may be
modified by pressing one of the unit keys (toggle function).

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

MHz

LEVEL
PEP

- 30.0 dBm
- 30.0 dBm

DECT
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-211

PHS
IS95
NADC
PDC
GSM
DECT

POW
SLO
TIM
JIT
PRE
SAV
SEL
EDI
Fu

SLOT RAMP PREAMB SYNC A FIELD
0
12
16
16
64

SLOT TYPE...
SLOT LEVEL

OFF

B FIELD
320

ATTEN

X Z GUARD
4 4
44

FULL
FULL

SET DEFAULT
SLOT TIMING SHIFT
0 Bit
CW DURING RAMP UP
OFF
ON
----------------SLOT CONTENTS----------------RAMP
101010101010 Bin
NORMAL PREAMBLE
1010101010101010 Bin
SYNC
1110100110001010 Bin
A FIELD DATA
PN9
B FIELD DATA
PN9
X
B FIELD CRC
Z
OFF
ON
GUARD
ALL ZERO
---------------- CHANGE DATA------------------SELECT DATA LIST...
CURRENT: R&STDM
COPY CURRENT DATA LIST TO...
DELETE DATA LIST...
EDIT DATA LIST...

Menu DIGITAL STD - DECT - SELECT SLOT, SMIQ equipped with Modulation Coder
SMIQB20 and Data Generator SMIQB11

(SELECT SLOT)

1125.5555.03

SLOT TYPE...

Opens a window for selecting the slot type.
FULL
Full slot configuration for simulating a basic
R32 physical channel.
IEEE-bus :SOUR:DECT:SLOT2:TYPE FULL
DOUBLE

Double slot configuration for simulating a high
capacity R80 physical channel.
IEEE-bus :SOUR:DECT:SLOT2:TYPE DOUB

ALL_DATA

SLOT type for test purposes with arbitrarily
programmable data contents.
IEEE-bus :SOUR:DECT:SLOT2:TYPE ADAT

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Digital Standard DECT
SLOT LEVEL

Selection of the level for the selected slot.
OFF
Maximum attenuation
IEEE bus :SOUR:DECT:SLOT2:LEV OFF
FULL

The level corresponds to the value indicated on
the SMIQ LEVEL display.
IEEE bus :SOUR:DECT:SLOT2:LEV FULL

ATTEN

The level is attenuated by the value set under
SLOT ATTENUATION.
IEEE bus :SOUR:DECT:SLOT2:LEV ATT

Note:

If the cursor is placed onto a slot in the diagram,
the SLOT LEVEL may be modified by pressing
one of the unit keys (toggle function).

SET DEFAULT

Resets the subsequent parameters to factory-set default
values.
IEC/IEEE-bus command SOUR:DECT:SLOT8:PRES

SLOT TIMING
SHIFT

Input value for the number of bits used for simulating a faulty
slot timing. The active slot is shifted in time by the selected
number of bits. A positive input value delays the slot, a
negative value advances the slot in time.
IEEE bus command :SOUR:DECT:SLOT2:STSH 1

CW DURING
RAMP UP

Switches the modulation during the rise of the power ramp
on or off.
ON
Before the preamble starts, the modulation is
switched off so that only the unmodulated
carrier is generated.
OFF
Before the preamble starts, the modulation is
switched on and the data bits in the ramp field
are modulated.
IEEE bus command :SOUR:DECT:SLOT2:RAMP:CW ON

RAMP

Input value for the 12-bit data field RAMP in binary format.
This data field is not defined in the DECT standard. It is used
to define the data contents during the rise of the power ramp.
A series of data representing the natural extension of the
preamble bits in forward direction is set by default.
IEEE :SOUR:DECT:SLOT2:RAMP:DATA #B111111111111

NORMAL
PREAMBLE

Input value for the NORMAL PREAMBLE in binary format.
According to the DECT standard, the default setting for this
16-bit data field is different for uplink and downlink slots. This
data field is not available for slot type ALL_DATA.
IEEE :SOUR:DECT:SLOT2:PRE:DATA #B1010...

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PROLONGED
PREAMBLE

Input value for the PROLONGED PREAMBLE in binary
format. According to the DECT standard, the default setting
for this 32-bit data field is different for uplink and downlink
slots. This data field is not available for slot type ALL_DATA.
IEEE :SOUR:DECT:SLOT2:PRE:PROL:DATA #B1010...

SYNC

Input value for the 16-bit data field SYNC in binary format.
According to the DECT standard, the default setting for this
32-bit data field is different for uplink and downlink slots. This
data field is not available for slot type ALL_DATA.
IEEE :SOUR:DECT:SLOT2:SYNC #B1001...

A FIELD DATA

Selection of the data source for the A FIELD. The 64-bit A
data field is only displayed for the slot types FULL and
DOUBLE.
PN..
PRBS data according to CCITT V52 or Rec.
9
0.151 with period lengths between 2 -1 and
23
2 -1.
IEEE bus :SOUR:DECT:SLOT3:AFI PN15
DLIST

Data from a programmable list.
IEEE bus :SOUR:DECT:SLOT3:AFI DLIS
"name"
:SOUR:DECT:SLOT3:AFI DLIS

SERDATA Data fed in via the entry SER DATA.
IEEE-bus :SOUR:DECT:SLOT3:AFI SDAT
B FIELD DATA

Selection of the data source for the B FIELD. The B data
field is only displayed for the slot types FULL and DOUBLE.
Its length is 320 bits for full slot and 800 bits for double slot.
PN..
PRBS data according to CCITT V52 or Rec.
9
0.151 with period lengths between 2 -1 and
23
2 -1.
IEE-bus
:SOUR:DECT:SLOT3:BFI PN15
DLIST

Data from a programmable list.
IEEE-bus :SOUR:DECT:SLOT3:BFI DLIS
"name"
:SOUR:DECT:SLOT3:BFI DLIS

SERDATA Data fed in via the entry SER DATA.
IEEE-bus :SOUR:DECT:SLOT3:BFI SDAT

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DATA

Selection of the data source for the 424-bit data field DATA.
The B data field is only displayed for the slot type
ALL_DATA.
PN..
PRBS data according to CCITT V52 or Rec.
9
0.151 with period lengths between 2 -1 and
23
2 -1.
IEEE-bus :SOUR:DECT:SLOT3:DATA PN15
DLIST

Data from a programmable list.
IEEE-bus :SOUR:DECT:SLOT3:DATA DLIS
"name"
:SOUR:DECT:SLOT3:DATA DLIS

SERDATA Data fed in via the entry SER DATA.
IEEE-bus :SOUR:DECT:SLOT3:DATA SDAT

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X

This 4-bit data field can not be edited. It contains a CRC
(Cyclic Redundancy Code) generated from the data in the B
data field according to the DECT standard. This data field is
not available for slot type ALL_DATA.

Z

Switches the Z field on and off. This function is available for
the slot types FULL and DOUBLE.
ON
The CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Code) generated
for the X field is repeated in the 4-bit data
field Z.
OFF
The Z field is not activated. The guard field is
extended by 4 bits.
IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:DECT:SLOT2:ZFI ON

GUARD

This data field can not be edited and contains zero data. At
the beginning of the GUARD field, the power ramp of the
active slot starts falling.

SELECT DATA
LIST...

Opens a window for selecting a stored data list or for
generating a new list.

COPY CURRENT
DATA LIST TO...

Stores the current data list under a different name.

DELETE DATA
LIST...

Deletes a data list.

EDIT DATA
LIST...

Opens a window for editing a data list bit-by-bit. The
available storage capacity and the length of the current list is
displayed in parameters FREE and LEN (see also Section
List Editor).
COPY
Copies a list range
FILL
Fills the range with filler pattern
INSERT
Inserts a list range at a different position of the
list
DELETE
Deletes a list range
EDIT/VIEW Edits or views the list

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SMIQ

Digital Standard GPS

When equipped with the options Modulation Coder (SMIQB20), Data Generator (SMIQB11) and Digital
Standard GPS (SMIQB51), SMIQ can generate the signal of a GPS satellite. Section 2.20.1 provides an
introductory overview of the Global Positioning System (GPS). Section 2.20.2 then describes the
associated control functions. For more detailed information on generating GPS signals, refer to section
2.20.3.

2.20.1

Description of Global Positioning System (GPS)

The Global Positioning System consists of several satellites circling the earth in low orbits. The position
of a receiver on the earth can be determined by carrying out delay measurements of at least four signals
emitted by different satellites.
Being transmitted on a single carrier frequency, the signals of the individual satellites can be
distinguished by means of correlation (Gold) codes (with GPS, these codes are known as C/A codes).
Information on time and satellite orbit is contained in the navigation data emitted by each satellite. In this
case, the C/A codes are used as spreading codes (see CDMA) for the navigation data.
Each GPS satellite emits an individual navigation data sequence spread by the C/A code assigned to it
at the carrier frequency L1 = 1.57542 GHz. A GPS signal of this type (see Table 2-33
GPS
system
parameters), which allows basic receiver function tests to be carried out, can be generated by SMIQ for
one satellite.
Table 2-33

GPS system parameters

Carrier frequency

1.57542 GHz

Signal level, after antenna

Approx. –125 dBm to [1] and [2], depending on receive
conditions

Doppler shift

-10 kHz to +10 kHz settable

Symbol rate (C/A code)

1.023 Msps

C/A codes

1 to 37 settable, 1023 chips per C/A code

Modulation

BPSK

Information data rate (navigation data)

50 Hz

Frame structure of navigation data

25 frames consisting of 5 subframes where
1 subframe consists of 10 words,
1 word consists of 30 data bits,
1 data bit consists of 20460 C/A code chips.

Use of navigation data
The C/A code used is fundamental to the simulation of GPS signals. The C/A code can be set from 1 to
37 in the operating menu and specifies the satellite to be simulated.
In addition to this, navigation data play an extremely important role, since they are essential for
calculating the positions of the four satellites, which are the minimum prerequisite for localization
purposes. However, even if only one satellite is available (as simulated by SMIQ), pseudo navigation
data can be used to check the decoding of navigation information (such as GPS time, almanac and
ephemeris) in addition to the recognition of the C/A code.
Current almanac data can be downloaded via the Internet. Once converted into navigation data via PC
application software available on the Rohde & Schwarz homepage (www.rohde-schwarz.com,
Application Note 1GP46, AlmanacUploader), the data can be transferred to SMIQ as a data list. This
ensures that any navigation data records can be used for GPS signal generation in SMIQ.

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For more detailed information on the content and frame structure of navigation data, as well as C/A
code generation, refer to the following documentation.
References:
[1]
[2]

Interface Control Document ICD-GPS-200.
nd
Global Positioning System Standard Positioning Service Signal Specification, 2 Edition, 1995.

2.20.2

GPS Menu

The following graphics show the menu for generating a GPS signal for one satellite. The individual menu
items are explained below:

Fig. 2-212

Switch-on/off of modulation - digital standard GPS. If vector modulation, digital
modulation or another digital standard were switched on, they are
automatically switched off.
STATE = ON starts the calculation and output of the GPS signal on the basis
of the current settings. There are no significant delays until the signal is output,
since the signal is generated in realtime.
IEC/IEEE-bus command:SOUR:GPS:STAT ON

STATE

Note:

DIGITAL STD - GPS menu

When a parameter is changed (exception: DOPPLER SHIFT and SYMBOL RATE), STATE is
automatically switched to OFF to ensure that the set values and the output signal are
consistent. Once all the values have been changed, STATE can manually be set to ON again.
This can be done using the menu parameter STATE or the MOD ON/OFF key below the
rollkey.

SET DEFAULT

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Sets the default setting for GPS:
• The DOPPLER SHIFT is set to 0 kHz.
• The set SYMBOL RATE is positioned to 1.023 Msps.
• The C/A CODE 1 is used.
• PATTERN is used as NAVIGATION DATA SOURCE.
• The PATTERN is set to 1010101010101010.
• All TRIGGER settings are set to default values.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:GPS:PRES:STAN

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SET RF AND POWER
DEFAULT

Sets the RF default setting for GPS:
• The frequency FREQ is set to the GPS carrier frequency L1 of 1.57542
GHz.
• The output level LEVEL is set to –125.0 dBm.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:GPS:PRES:RF

TRIGGER MODE

Configuration of autorun control of generated GPS signal.
AUTO

The GPS signal calculated in realtime is immediately output and
cyclically repeated. Trigger events are ignored.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:GPS:SEQ AUTO
RETRIG
The GPS signal calculated in realtime is immediately output and
cyclically repeated. A trigger event causes a restart from
the first navigation data bit.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:GPS:SEQ RETR
ARMED_AUTO
Only a trigger event causes a start of the GPS signal from
the first navigation data bit. Further trigger events are
ignored.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:GPS:SEQ AAUT
ARMED_RETRIG Only a trigger event causes a start of the GPS signal from
the first navigation data bit. Any other trigger event causes
a restart.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:GPS:SEQ ARET

EXECUTE TRIGGER

Executes a trigger event to start the GPS signal.
IEC/IEEE-bus command:TRIG:DM:IMM

TRIGGER...

Opens a window for selecting the trigger source, configuring trigger output
signals, and setting the delay of an external trigger signal.
TRIGGER SOURCE

Selects the trigger source.
EXT

The GPS signal is started from the first
navigation bit with the active edge of an
external trigger signal. The polarity, trigger
threshold, and input impedance of the
TRIGIN input can be changed in the DIGITAL
MOD - EXT INPUTS menu.

INT

A trigger event is manually started by
EXECUTE TRIGGER.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:GPS:TRIG:SOUR
EXT
EXT TRIGGER
DELAY

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Sets the number of chips by which an external trigger
signal is delayed before it starts the GPS signal. This
is used to set up synchronization with the DUT or
other units.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:GPS:TRIG:DEL 3

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Sets the number of chips by which a restart is
delayed after a trigger event. If the TRIGGER MODE
RETRIG was selected, every further trigger signal
restarts the GPS signal. This restart can be inhibited
for the number of chips that have been entered.

EXT RETRIGGER
INHIBIT

Example:
Entry of 20460 chips (corresponds to a navigation
data bit) causes every further trigger signal to be
ignored for the duration of 20460 chips after the last
trigger event.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:GPS:TRIG:INH
20460
Selects the signals for outputs TRIGOUT 1 and
TRIGOUT 2 of the PARDATA connector.
C/A_CODE Marker signal for every C/A-code
sequence (1023 chips).
IEC/IEEE-bus command:
:SOUR:GPS:TRIG:OUTP1 CODE

TRIGGER OUT 1/2

NAVBIT

Marker signal for every navigation data
bit (20460 chips).
IEC/IEEE-bus command:
:SOUR:GPS:TRIG:OUTP1 NBIT

NAVWORD

Marker signal for every navigation data
word (30 bits).
IEC/IEEE-bus command:
:SOUR:GPS:TRIG:OUTP1 NWOR

SUBFRAME

Marker signal for every navigation
subframe (corresponds to 10
words).
IEC/IEEE-bus command:
:SOUR:GPS:TRIG:OUTP1 SFR
Marker signal for every navigation
frame
(corresponds
to
5
subframes).
IEC/IEEE-bus command:
:SOUR:GPS:TRIG:OUTP1 FRAM

FRAME

TRIGGER OUT 1/2 POL

TRIGGER
DELAY

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OUT

Selects the polarity of the signals at the TRIGOUT 1
and TRIGOUT 2 outputs of the PARDATA connector.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:GPS:OUTP2:POL
POS

1/2 Enters the number of chips by which the selected
trigger output signal is delayed.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:GPS:OUTP2:DEL
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Fig. 2-213

SMIQ

DIGITAL STD - GPS menu

DOPPLER SHIFT

Sets the desired Doppler shift of the GPS signal. This affects the symbol rate
used as well as the frequency shift of the carrier signal.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:GPS:DSH 0

SYMBOL RATE

Sets the basic value of the symbol rate for zero Doppler, i.e. without Doppler
shift. This value is used to calculate the actual symbol rate as a function of the
Doppler shift set. At a Doppler shift of 0 Hz, the values of SYMBOL RATE and
RESULTING SYMBOL RATE (see below) are identical.
IEC/IEEE-bus command:SOUR:GPS:SRAT 1023000.0

RESULTING SYMBOL Displays the physical symbol rate currently used. The value is obtained from
the set frequency, the Doppler shift and the set basic symbol rate for zero
RATE
Doppler according to the following equation:

f
æ
ö
f Symbol resulting = f Symbol ZeroDoppler ∗ çç1 + Doppler ÷÷
FREQ ø
è
IEC/IEEE-bus command:SOUR:GPS:CURR:SRAT?
RESULTING
FREQUENCY

Displays the physical carrier frequency currently output. The value is obtained
from the sum of the set frequency under FREQ and Doppler shift according to
the following equation:

f = FREQ + f Doppler
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:GPS:CURR:FREQ?
C/A CODE

Sets the C/A code for spreading the navigation data. This clearly defines the
simulated GPS satellite.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:GPS:CODE 1

NAVIGATION DATA
SOURCE

Selects the navigation data source. Either simple bit patterns (see PATTERN)
or more complex data lists (see DATA LIST) with GPS-specific navigation data
(ephemeris and almanac), for example, can be selected.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:GPS:DATA PATT

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PATTERN

Sets the bit pattern to be used as navigation data source provided that
PATTERN has been selected as NAVIGATION DATA SOURCE.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:GPS:DATA:PATT #H1234,16

DATA LIST

Selects the data list to be used as navigation data source provided that
DATA_LIST has been selected as NAVIGATION DATA SOURCE .
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:GPS:DATA:DLIS ″name″

2.20.3

Instructions for Generating GPS Signals

This section provides background information for generating GPS signals and is intended to facilitate
generating signals with specific characteristics as well as user prompting.
1. Generating a simple GPS signal
After the default values have been set, a cyclically repetitive GPS signal is generated for one satellite by
switching STATE to ON. Changing the C/A CODE setting enables the satellite to be simulated to be
selected from 1 to 37. The associated signal level is set under LEVEL.
Note: To avoid any damage to connected receivers, the user must ensure that the signal level used is
not too high. A downstream attenuator pad must be connected to generate output levels below
-144 dBm.
Signals generated in this way can be recognized by a GPS receiver. However, since there are no real
navigation data on the C/A code (as standard, a bit pattern with up to 16 characters is used as the
navigation data source), only the signal level of the simulated satellite can be measured and displayed
by the receiver.
A signal of this type is usually sufficient for performing simple function tests. It should be noted,
however, that the receiver to be tested may have to be switched to a special test mode, since signals
without correct navigation data are often not indicated (on a display, for example).
2. GPS signals with pseudo navigation data
Switching NAVIGATION DATA SOURCE over to DATA_LIST enables any data lists to be selected on
SMIQ and used as navigation data. Real GPS navigation data with ephemeris and almanac information
as generated with the AlmanacUploader PC tool from Rohde & Schwarz and transmitted to SMIQ, for
example would be appropriate. The program can be downloaded from the Rohde & Schwarz Internet
page (www.rohde-schwarz.com) under Application Notes 1GP46.
When pseudo-real navigation data with a length of 37500 bits (i.e. with a total signal time of 12.5
minutes) are used, for example, satellite-specific information on position and time is transmitted, which
can be recognized by the receiver. In addition to information on the received satellite, almanac and
ephemeris data can usually be output, thereby enabling the decoding of navigation data to be checked.
Note: The GPS signal is cyclically repeated as a function of the TRIGGER MODE. When navigation
data from data lists are used, this causes the transmitted GPS time to be set to its initial value
for each new cycle.
3. Doppler-shifted GPS signals
For enhanced receiver characteristics checking, a Doppler shift of the type that occurs with real GPS
signals can also be simulated. The relevant change to the symbol rate of the C/A code is carried out
automatically. The currently valid values for Doppler-shifted carrier frequency and symbol rate are
displayed under RESULTING FREQUENCY and RESULTING SYMBOL RATE.

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The simulation of Doppler-shifted GPS signals can be used to check the receiver characteristics under
more realistic conditions than with zero Doppler. In contrast to the real system, however, the set Doppler
frequency is fixed and must eventually be changed manually.
4. GPS signals with modified carrier frequency and symbol rate
Additional settings for carrier frequency and symbol rate can be made to perform more comprehensive
receiver tests. However, these settings may result in signals that do not conform to GPS.
The basic carrier frequency without Doppler shift can be freely set under FREQ. The actual frequency
output physically is yielded by the following equation

f = FREQ + f Doppler
and is displayed under RESULTING FREQUENCY.
The symbol rate used for zero Doppler is set under SYMBOL RATE. Taking into account a Doppler
shift, the actual symbol rate is determined by the following equation

f
æ
ö
f Symbolresulting = f SymbolZeroDoppler ∗ çç1 + Doppler ÷÷
è FREQ ø
and is given under RESULTING SYMBOL RATE.
Selecting the appropriate parameters enables the characteristics of the receiver (such as dependence
of receiver synchronization on the symbol rate/carrier frequency ratio, etc.) to be easily checked.

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2.21

Arbitrary Waveform Generator ARB

Arbitrary Waveform Generator ARB

The option SMIQB60, a two-channel ARB generator, is an integrated I/Q modulation source of the
SMIQ. Thus, arbitrary modulation signals such as COFDM, multicarrier or noise can be generated. The
software WinIQSIM enables the calculation of modulation signals and the loading of these signals into
the instrument. Furthermore, signals which were calculated by a mathematical program such as Matlab
may be transferred.

2.21.1

Function

Conventional ARB generators substantially consist of an output memory with series-connected D/A
converter and analog filter. Due to the limited number of filters and their steepness the sampling rate
often has to be set considerably higher than required by Nyquist's theorem, in order for the aliasing
effects to be sufficiently suppressed by the analog filter. Fig. 2-214 shows these ratios for a 1-MHz
sinewave signal. If a filter provides a cutoff-frequency of 11 MHz, a sampling rate of at least 12 MHz
must be selected to make sure that the aliasing effects are suppressed sufficiently.

Fig. 2-214

Signal flow of ARB generator

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This conception has been considerably improved
interpolated to a higher sampling rate by means of
then output. The interpolation rate is set by the
interpolated sampling rate is suppressed by the
advantages to the user:
1.

in the option SMIQB60. The modulation signal is
a very steep-edged, digital interpolation filter and is
SMIQB60 automatically such that aliasing of the
analog filter. This procedure offers the following

Oversampling has to be selected such that the bandwidth of the interpolation filter exceeds that of
the modulation signal. The following equation applies:
ov * int_bw >= mod_bw,
ov == Oversampling,
int_bw == 0.375, standardized bandwidth of the interpolation filter,
mod_bw == bandwidth of the modulation signal standardized to symbol rate
The following value is thus obtained for the digital standard W-CDMA with the baseband filter √cos,
α = 0.22:
mod_bw =

2.

0.61
(1+
+ α)
= 1.63.
= 0.61, => ov >=
2
0.375

Due to the reduced oversampling, the duration of the signal increases with constant number of
sampling values. Accordingly, the number of sampling values decreases with constant signal
duration. Usually, with conventional ARB generators, the minimum oversampling is limited to 4. Thus,
provided that the above parameters of the W-CDMA system apply, the 512 ksamples of the SMIQB60
correspond to 4/1.63 * 512 = 1256 kSamples memory in a conventional ARB generator.

The block diagram in Fig. 2-215 roughly illustrates the structure of the ARB generator.
Interpolator
up

14

D/A
Converter

Filter
45kHz, 12MHz

Output
Amplifier

Q_OUT
Q_MOD

12

FLASH RAM

up*clock

Waveform RAM
512kSamples

1.5MSamples
24

32

Clock
Synthesizer

12

Interpolator
up

14

D/A
Converter

Filter
45kHz, 12MHz

Output
Amplifier

I_OUT
i_MOD

DSP

TRIGOUT_1

Trigger Unit
TRIGOUT_2
DATA IN

Fig. 2-215

TRIGGER IN

Block diagram SMIQB60

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The I/Q data are loaded by the host computer via the DATA IN interface to the DSP which passes them
into a non-volatile FLASH RAM. The latter is organized in 22 blocks of 64ksamples, each. At least one
block is occupied by each waveform. The I/Q data are subject to a convolution filter which limits the
signal bandwidth. This is required for further processing.
If a waveform is selected, the I/Q data are loaded into the output memory. They are convoluted by a
correction filter, which compensates all errors in the path to the I/Q modulator. In particular, the Si
frequency response of the D/A converter as well as the frequency responses of the analog filter on the
SMIQB60 and of the I/Q filter of the option SMIQB47 are corrected. Fig. 2-216 illustrates the further
signal flow in the frequency and time domains.

Fig. 2-216

Signal flow SMIQB60

A 1-MHz sinewave signal with fa = 3 MHz is sampled by way of example. The sampling procedure
causes aliasing to occur in the frequency range (n*3 ± 1) MHz. The following interpolation filter
increases the sampling rate by the factor 4. This corresponds to a correct reconstruction of the
additional sampling values in the time domain. Due to the sample-and-hold process at the output of the
subsequent D/A converter, a stair-step signal is generated in the time domain which corresponds to a
SI-weighting in the frequency domain. The analog filter compensates for the aliasing of the interpolated
sampling rate, the output signal is a sinewave signal in the time domain. SMIQB60 automatically sets
the interpolation rate such that aliasing is suppressed by the analog filter.
The sampling rate is increased internally by the factor 4, in order to avoid errors with CCDF
determination of the waveform with low sampling rate.
The absolute value of the I/Q output signal is 0.5 Vs at 50 Ω (= 0 dB) in Normal mode. This is the
nominal output of the I/Q modulator. The output level may be varied in Manual mode between -6 dB and
3 dB in order to optimize the ACP in various channel offsets, e.g. The range above 0 dB is not specified,
signal frequencies above 10 MHz may lead to a limitation.
The internal calibration of the SMIQB60, which is performed automatically with calibration of the vector
modulation, corrects offset and gain errors to a minimum.

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The trigger facilities of the SMIQB60 are similar to those of the data generator SMIQB11 (see Digital
Modulation). The trigger generator consists of programmable counters which generate a periodic
sequence with a pulse duty ratio of On Time/Off Time with settable start delay. E.g., to generate a slot
trigger for a W-CDMA signal with a chip rate of 3.84 MHz, the following values are set:
tSlot = Slot time
tChip = Chip time
ta = Sampling time
tSlot = 625µs = 2400 tChip, tChip = ov * ta, ov = 2, => tChip = 4800 * ta
On Time = 100 (for example) => Off Time = 4700.
The trigger signals are time-synchronous with the I/Q output signals. WinIQSIM supports the generation
of predefined trigger signals (see Use of WinIQSIM Software).

Fig. 2-217

Trigger signals SMIQB60

2.21.1.1

Use of WinIQSIM

The SMIQB60 is supported by WinIQSIM starting with version 3.30. Waveforms can be loaded via the
IEC/IEEE bus into the FLASH memory, an individual operating menu allows for setting numerous SMIQ
parameters. It must be noted that settings of WinIQSIM cannot be read from the waveform. WinIQSIM
provides predefined settings for bit and symbol clock for the generation of trigger signals, slot and frame
trigger and the restart signal for the BERT (SMIQB21). Si and filter compensation is not supported by
WinIQSIM since these functions are carried out directly on the SMIQB60. Waveforms which contain
these corrections may also be loaded in the SMIQB60. This is recognized and the internal correction
filters are modified accordingly.

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2.21.2

ARB MOD Menu

Fig. 2-218

ARB MOD menu

STATE

Switching on/off ARB function. The state is indicated in the status line.
ON
Loads the selected waveform in the output RAM and sets the
module according to the current settings. This may last a few
seconds depending on the length of the selected waveform. If
vector modulation, digital modulation or digital standard were
switched on, they are switched off automatically.
:ARB:STAT ON
IEC/IEEE bus command
OFF

Modulation is switched off, output of ARB waveform stops.
IEC/IEEE bus command
:ARB:STAT OFF

TRIGGER MODE

Configuration of run control of ARB mode.
AUTO
The calculated waveform (sequence) is output immediately and repeated in cycles. Trigger events are
ignored.
:ARB:SEQ AUTO
IEC/IEEE bus command
Cyclic repetition of output. A trigger event initiates a
RETRIG
restart.
:ARB:SEQ RETR
IEC/IEEE bus command
Only a trigger event initiates a start. Subsequent trigger
ARMED_AUTO
events are ignored.
:ARB:SEQ AAUT
IEC/IEEE bus command
ARMED_RETRIG Like ARMED_AUTO. Each following trigger event
initiates a new start.
:ARB:SEQ ARET
IEC/IEEE bus command

EXECUTE TRIGGER Ø

Initiates a trigger to start the ARB sequence (not displayed with TRIGGER
MODE = AUTO).
:TRIG:DM:IMM
IEC/IEEE bus command

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SMIQ

TRIGGER...

Opens a window for setting the trigger facilities and the trigger outputs.

SELECT WAVEFORM...

Opens a window for selection of an ARB waveform and for display of its
parameters.

DELETE WAVEFORM...

Opens a window for selection of an ARB waveform to be deleted.

SET SMIQ ACCORDING TO
WAVEFORM...

Opens a window for configuration of the automatic setting of SMIQ
parameters.

CLOCK FREQUENCY

Input value for the sample clock. If the clock is supplied by an external
source, the applied frequency must be entered here.
:ARB:CLOC 4.096MHz
IEC/IEEE bus command

CLOCK...

Opens a window for selection of the clock source and delay of the clock
signal.

IQ OUTPUT...

Opens a window for entry of the IQ level and mode.

CCDF Ø

Display of the Complementary Cumulative Distribution Function of the
waveform loaded.

CCDF TRACES

Entry of the number of CCDFs. 1 to 3 may be selected.

DELETE ALL WAVEFORMS Ø All waveforms are deleted (after being confirmed by the user).

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Fig. 2-219

Arbitrary Waveform Generator ARB
ARB MOD - TRIGGER Menu

ARB MOD - TRIGGER... menu

TRIGGER...

Opens a window for setting the trigger facilities and the trigger outputs.
TRIGGER SOURCE

Configuration of trigger source.
INT
Manually via EXECUTE TRIGGER or via software.
IEC/IEEE bus command :ARB:TRIG:SOUR INT
EXT

EXT TRIGGER DELAY

Delays the start of sequence by the indicated samples
after occurrence of an external trigger event. The
resolution is 2 samples with clock rates (CLOCK) above
20 MHz (otherwise, 1 sample).
IEC/IEEE bus command :ARB:TRIG:DEL 234

EXT RETRIGGER INHIBIT

Retriggering is inhibited until the sequence has reached the
indicated sample.
IEC/IEEE bus command :ARB:TRIG:INH 345

TRIGGER OUT1(2) POL

Signal polarity at the trigger outputs.
POS active state: positive voltage
IEC/IEEE bus command
:ARB:TRIG:OUTP1:POL POS
NEG

TRIGGER OUT1(2) DELAY

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Triggering with active edge at input socket.
IEC/IEEE bus command :ARB:TRIG:SOUR EXT

active state: 0 or lower voltage
IEC/IEEE bus command
:ARB:TRIG:OUTP2:POL NEG

Delay of the supplied trigger signals by the set number of
samples.
IEC/IEEE bus command :ARB:TRIG:OUTP:DEL 765

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(TRIGGER...)

TRIGGER OUT1(2) MODE

SMIQ
The user may select one of the displayed modes for
generation of the trigger output signals.
Depending on the system, WinIQSIM can calculate clock
signals for BIT, SYMBOL, SLOT, FRAME and the restart
signal (sequence) and transmit them together with the
waveform. These modes set the counters for ON TIME
and OFF TIME (see below). The names are defined as
modes by WinIQSIM, stored in the waveform where they
can be selected. The maximum number of defined
counters is 4. It may occur that only the SEQUENZ and
USER modes can be provided since the entirety of modes
is not always available for all systems.
edge at beginning of each bit
edge at beginning of each modulation
symbol
SLOT_CLK
edge at beginning of each slot
FRAM_CLK
edge at beginning of each frame
SEQUENZ
edge at beginning of each sequence
(may, e.g., be used as restart signal for
BERT)
PULSE
pulse defined by WinIQSIM user
USER
The user defines a pulse by means of
the parameters for ON and OFF TIME.
IEC/IEEE bus command :ARB:TRIG:OUTP:MODE USER
BIT_CLK
SYMB_CLK

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....ON TIME

Length of the active state of the output trigger signals
indicated as number of samples. Can be modified only, if
MODE = USER.
This time is repeated after OFF TIME has run off.
IEC/IEEE bus command :ARB:TRIG:OUTP:ONT 3789

....OFF TIME

Length of the non-active state of the output trigger signals
indicated as number of samples. Can be modified only, if
MODE = USER.
IEC/IEEE bus command :ARB:TRIG:OUTP2:OFFT 639

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2.21.2.2

ARB MOD - SELECT WAVEFORM Menu

Fig. 2-220

ARB MOD - SELECT WAVEFORM... menu

SELECT WAVEFORM...

Opens a window for selection of an ARB waveform and for display of its
parameters.
WAVEFORM

Fig. 2-221

A list of ARB waveforms is offered to the right. The length of the
waveforms is indicated in samples. The user selects a waveform
from this list, which then becomes the active waveform. Further
information on this waveform is then provided.
:ARB:WAV:SEL ‘TEST’
IEC/IEEE bus command

ARB MOD - WAVEFORM INFO menu

SELECT WAVEFORM...

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----Waveform Info -------These lines are for display purposes only, they cannot be modified. They are
filled with values from the active waveform when opening the menu. After being
confirmed by the user they are updated via (SELECT). Setting parameters are
not set until this confirmation and errors are signaled with conflicts, when the
menu is left via RETURN (see SET SMIQ ACCORDING TO WAVEFORM
menu). IEC/IEEE bus commands have the form of queries.

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SELECT WAVEFORM...

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WAVEFORM LENGTH

Displays the number of samples contained in the
waveform.
IEC/IEEE bus command :ARB:WAV:POIN?

CLOCK FREQUENCY

Provides the sample rate which the waveform has
been generated for. This value is always entered as
CLOCK FREQUENCY parameter of the ARB MOD
menu with loading a waveform (independent of SET
SMIQ ACCORDING TO WAVEFORM).
IEC/IEEE bus command :ARB:WAV:TAG? 'CLOCK'

IQ FILTER

Displays the setting used for calculation of the
waveform in WinIQSIM. WinIQSIM sets this value to
0 (OFF), if the waveform is calculated for the SMIQ
in particular. If, however, a compensation for an IQ
filter is taken into account (for example when
calculating the waveform for AMIQ), the
compensation is automatically counted back by the
SMIQ. Independently from this setting, however, a
suitable IQ filter can be selected in the SMIQ.
Compensation of the IQ filter is executed
automatically by the SMIQ.
The value of the waveform is used in the VECTOR
MOD menu for the IQ filter if this is enabled in the
SET SMIQ ACCORDING TO WAVEFORM menu.
IEC/IEEE bus command
:ARB:WAV:TAG? 'LACP FILTER'

IQ SWAP

Indicates the setting used with the waveform
calculation in WinIQSIM. The value is used in the
VECTOR MOD menu for the IQ SWAP setting after
enabling in the SET SMIQ ACCORDING TO
WAVEFORM menu.
IEC/IEEE bus command
:ARB:WAV:TAG? 'IQ SWAP'

BERT PRBS

Displays the type of PRBS used for the data in
WinIQSIM, if the data have been prepared for a
BER measurement.
The setting is used in the BERT menu for setting the
type of PRBS after clearing in the SET SMIQ
ACCORDING TO WAVEFORM menu. A waveform
cannot be used always for a BER measurement. If
not, the display reads NONE.
IEC/IEEE bus command
:ARB:WAV:TAG? 'PRBS LENGTH'

BERT DATA BITS

Indicates the number of data bits in a waveform, if
the data have been prepared for a BER measurement by WinIQSIM. If the waveform cannot be used
for a BER measurement, zero is displayed, here.
IEC/IEEE bus command
:ARB:WAV:TAG? 'BERT DATABITS'

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(SELECT WAVEFORM...) SI COMPENSATION

ON indicates that the SI compensation of WinIQSIM
was taken into account with calculation of the
waveform. Since the SMIQ, independent of that
calculation, also takes into account the SI
compensation, it is disabled in WinIQSIM, if the
waveform is calculated particularly for the SMIQ. It is
however counted back by the SMIQ, if it was taken
into account e.g., with calculation of a waveform for
the AMIQ.
IEC/IEEE bus command
:ARB:WAV:TAG? 'SI COMPENSATED'

IF SIGNAL

ON indicates that the waveform was converted into
an IF signal by WinIQSIM. This signal is not
intended to be used as IQ vector. However, the user
may derive it from the I-channel output and apply as
IF signal.
IEC/IEEE bus command
:ARB:WAV:TAG? 'IF_SIGNAL'

SYSTEM

Indicates the standard used to calculate the
waveform in WinIQSIM. The following standards
have been defined: Single Carrier, Multi Carrier,
Multi Carrier Mixed Signal, 3GPP W-CDMA, IS-95,
CDMA2000 and Import.
IEC/IEEE bus command :ARB:WAV:TAG? 'SYSTEM'

CREATION DATE

Displays the creation date of the waveform. Provides
the user with information and is added automatically
with calculation in WinIQSIM.
IEC/IEEE bus command :ARB:WAV:TAG? 'DATE'

COMMENT

Is provided for information purposes and may be
entered as comment text in WinIQSIM.
IEC/IEEE bus command
:ARB:WAV:TAG? 'COMMENT'

COPYRIGHT

Indicates whether the waveform was generated
using the protected software WinIQSIM.
IEC/IEEE bus command
:ARB:WAV:TAG? 'COPYRIGHT'

SMIQ SERIAL NUMBER Is important, if the wave was generated in WinIQSIM
with IQ FILTER = ON. In this case, filter coefficients
have been used for compensation, which are best
only for SMIQs with this serial number.

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SMIQ

2.21.2.3

ARB MOD - DELETE WAVEFORM Menu

Fig. 2-222

ARB MOD - DELETE WAVEFORM... menu

DELETE WAVEFORM...

Opens a window for selection of an ARB waveform to be deleted. A list of ARB
waveforms including information on their lengths is offered to the right, where
the user may select a waveform.
:ARB:WAV:DEL ‘TEST’
IEC/IEEE bus command

2.21.2.4

ARB MOD - SET SMIQ ACCORDING TO WAVEFORM Menu

Fig. 2-223

ARB MOD - SET SMIQ ACCORDING TO WAVEFORM menu

SET SMIQ ACCORDING
TO WAVEFORM...

Opens a window for configuration of the automatic setting of SMIQ parameters.
SET SMIQ ACCORDING ON
TO WAVEFORM

OFF

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In any case, settings on the SMIQ are
made based on the information from the
waveform to be loaded.
IEC/IEEE bus command
:ARB:ASET:STAT ON
No settings are made, even if the following
configurations are set ON. CLOCK
FREQUENCY in the ARB MOD menu is
always set.
IEC/IEEE bus command
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(SET SMIQ ACCORDING ....IQ FILTER
TO WAVEFORM...)
(VECTOR MOD)

The parameter IQ FILTER (filter of LACP Option
SMIQB47) is set in the VECTOR MOD menu. If a
waveform in WinIQSIM was compensated with the
frequency responses of this filter, it should be
switched on. A warning is output, if the waveform is
compensated, however, this compensation does not
apply for an SMIQ of this serial number or if the option
is not fitted to the SMIQ.
ON
Parameter is set
IEC/IEEE bus command
:ARB:ASET:DM:IQF ON
Parameter is not set
OFF
IEC/IEEE bus command
:ARB:ASET:DM:IQF OFF

...IQ SWAP
(VECTOR MOD)

The IQ SWAP parameter in the VECTOR MOD
menu is set. If a waveform has been generated in
WinIQSIM for this mode, it should be switched on. A
warning is output, if the parameter is not set as
indicated in the waveform.
ON
Parameter is set
IEC/IEEE bus command
:ARB:ASET:DM:IQSW ON
Parameter is not set
OFF
IEC/IEEE bus command
:ARB:ASET:DM:IQSW OFF

...PRBS (BERT)

The type of PRBS in the BERT menu is set. If a
waveform has been generated in WinIQSIM with this
PRBS, the latter should be selected with BER
measurement. A warning is output, if the parameter
is not set as indicated in the waveform.
ON
Parameter is set
IEC/IEEE bus command
:ARB:ASET:BERT:TYPE ON
Parameter is not set
OFF
IEC/IEEE bus command
:ARB:ASET:BERT:TYPE OFF

...TRIGGER OUT MODE The parameters TRIGGER OUT1 MODE and
TRIGGER OUT2 MODE in the ARB MOD
TRIGGER... menu are set. Thus, the user can select
the function of the SMIQ trigger outputs in WinIQSIM
(see TRIGGER menu).
ON
Parameter is set
IEC/IEEE bus command
:ARB:ASET:TRIG:MODE ON
Parameter is not set
OFF
IEC/IEEE bus command
:ARB:ASET:TRIG:MODE OFF

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2.21.2.5

ARB MOD - CLOCK... Menu

Fig. 2-224

ARB MOD - CLOCK... menu

CLOCK...

Opens a window for selection of the clock source and delay of the clock signal.
CLOCK SOURCE

Defines the source for the sample clock.
INT
Clock is generated internally.
IEC/IEEE bus command :ARB:CLOC:SOUR INT
EXT

DELAY

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SMIQ

Clock must be applied at the socket.
IEC/IEEE bus command :ARB:CLOC:SOUR EXT

Delay of the modulation signal against the clock signal. This may
be used, e.g., for synchronization with a second instrument, to
obtain time-synchronous modulation signals of both instruments.
:ARB:CLOC:DEL 0.55
IEC/IEEE bus command

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2.21.2.6

ARB MOD - IQ OUTPUT... Menu

Fig. 2-225

ARB MOD - IQ OUTPUT... menu

IQ OUTPUT...

Opens a window for entry of the IQ level and automatic level setting.
IQ LEVEL

Defines the operating mode for setting the IQ level.
AUTO The level is set automatically to a maximum sum vector
of 0.5 V for maximum input level of the IQ modulator.
The subsequent level entry is not effective.
IEC/IEEE bus command
:ARB:IQ:LEV:MODE AUTO
MAN

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The level is set using the level entry below. The
instrument data can not be guaranteed for entry values
above 0 dB, since the output level is limited. However,
the signal-to-noise ratio, e.g., may thus be increased.
IEC/IEEE bus command
:ARB:IQ:LEV:MODE MAN

MAN LEVEL

Indicates the IQ level referred to maximum voltage.
Range: -6 to 3 dBfs
IEC/IEEE bus command :ARB:IQ:LEV –2.5DB

IQ SKEW

Determines the delay between I and Q channel. Positive values
delay I against Q.
IEC/IEEE bus command :ARB:IQ:SKEW –250ps

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2.22

SMIQ

External Modulation Source AMIQ

AMIQ from Rohde&Schwarz is now available as an external source for I/Q modulation signals. The
generated signals are provided by the unit at modulation outputs I and Q on the front panel. The signals
can be fed to modulation inputs I and Q of SMIQ.
With vector modulation mode activated, SMIQ modulates (I/Q modulation) the modulation signals
generated by AMIQ onto the RF carrier.

AMIQ
I/Q MODULA TION GENERATOR . AMIQ

IEC 625 /
IEEE 488

ON

CONTROL

RUNNING

1110.2003. 02

I

Q

M ADE IN G ERM AN Y

I
SMIQ
ï

Q

ð

RF
Fig. 2-226

Vector modulation with an external AMIQ

Menu VECTOR MOD provides access to settings required for vector modulation. Settings for generating
the modulation signals are made in menu AMIQ CTRL. This menu allows to set the most important
parameters of AMIQ via the remote-control interface IEC625/IEEE488. The IEC/IEEE-bus address of
AMIQ is given in menu UTILITIES / SYSTEM / GPIB.
Note:

Menu AMIQ CTRL is masked out when SMIQ is delivered. It has to be switched on in menu
UTILITIES / INSTALL.

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Complex signal data are created on the PC using Windows software WinIQSIM.
1. If WinIQSIM and AMIQ are linked via IEC/IEEE-bus or RS232 interface, signal data can be
fully stored as waveform file on the hard disk of AMIQ. Signal data are then loaded from
SMIQ to AMIQ by means of the following commands: SELECT WAVEFORM/EXECUTE
BATCH ... DRIVE, HARDDISK and by selection of the file name.
2. If there is no remote-control connection between WinIQSIM and AMIQ, signal data up to
300.000 samples can be stored as waveform file on floppy. Signal data are then loaded
from SMIQ to AMIQ by means of the following commands:
SELECT WAVEFORM/EXECUTE BATCH ... DRIVE, FLOPPY.
A faster access is possible if signal data are stored as batch files on a floppy. The floppy is
then inserted into AMIQ and the batch file is called up from SMIQ by means of the following
commands:
SELECT WAVEFORM/EXECUTE BATCH ...EXECUTE BATCH FROM FLOPPY.
The signal data are stored as waveform file on the AMIQ hard disk under the name defined
in WinIQSIM. After that, the waveform file can be loaded as described under 2.
For generation of waveform files for AMIQ see chapter on "Menu item AMIQ" in the WinIQSIM
manual".

The system consisting of SMIQ as modulation coder, AMIQ as source for baseband signals and
WinIQSIM for signal data configuration makes the generation of any complex, digitally modulated
communication signals convenient and easy.

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SMIQ

To remote control AMIQ via IEC625/IEEE488, SMIQ is configured as a system controller. In the normal
mode, SMIQ is configured as a talker/listener.
In general, only one unit can be the system controller on the bus.
With menu AMIQ CTRL called up, SMIQ is automatically configured as the controller. If this is not
possible since for example another unit (eg a PC) has already taken over the controller function, menu
AMIQ CTRL will not be opened and an error message will be issued.
When menu AMIQ CTRL is closed, SMIQ will again switch to the talker/listener mode.
Menu selection:

AMIQ CTRL

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
AMIQ CTRL
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ

Fig. 2-227

dBm

SETUP...
SAVE/RECALL SETTINGS
SELECT WAVEFORM/EXECUTE BATCH...
IQDATA
MODE
OFF AUTO SINGLE GATED EXT-AUTO EXT-SINGLE
EXECUTE SINGLE
EXT TRIG SLOPE
POS/HIGH NEG/LOW
FILTER
OFF 2.5MHz 25MHz EXT
LEVEL...
MARKER...
REFERENCE OSCILLATOR
INT EXT
CLOCK
10 MHz
BIT ERROR MEASUREMENT...

Menu AMIQ CTRL (presetting depends on AMIQ)
Opens a window to set the basic configuration of AMIQ.
The window offers functions to perform automatic adjustment, fine adjustment,
selftest and to reset to a defined basic state.

SETUP...

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
AMIQ CTRL
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ

SETUP.. SOFTWARE VERSION
SAVE/RE OPTIONS
RESET AMIQ
ADJUSTMENT
SELECT
INT ADJUST
MODE
USER CORRECTION
EXECUT
SET DEFAULT
EXT TRI
LEVEL I GAIN
0.000
FILTER
LEVEL..
MARKER.
REFEREN

LEVEL Q GAIN

- 30.0

LEVEL

MHz

0.000

SKEW (Q-I)
SELF TEST

Fig. 2-228

- 30.0

LEVEL

MHz

dBm

1.00
0,0,0,0

OFFSET
OFFSET
OFFSET
OFFSET

I
I
Q
Q

FIX
VAR
FIX
VAR

0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
1.000

Menu AMIQ CTRL -SETUP...

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External Modulation Source AMIQ
SOFTWARE
VERSION

Display of the current AMIQ firmware version AMIQ.

OPTIONS

Display of AMIQ options.

RESET AMIQ

Resets AMIQ to a defined basic state.

INT ADJUST

Starts automatic self-adjustment of AMIQ:
− Level adjustment (I/Q) to 1.0 Volt when fully
equipped
− Offset adjustment (I/Q) to a minimum
− Fine adjustment of reference oscillator to 10 MHz
− Minimization of delay between I and Q channel

USER CORRECTION

The user correction allows the fine adjustment of
level and offset of the I and Q channel as well as the
minimization of the delay between the channels of
the complete system.
The internal adjustment (INT ADJUST) is not taken
into account.

SET DEFAULT

Resets the user correction to the default values.
This applies to the following parameters:
− LEVEL I GAIN (*)
− OFFSET I FIX (*)
− OFFSET I VAR (**)
− LEVEL Q GAIN (*)
− OFFSET Q FIX (*)
− OFFSET Q VAR (**)
− SKEW (I-Q)
* These parameters will only be effective
provided that a fixed level of 0.5 V/50 Ohm has
been assigned to the corresponding channel.
For variable levels, the settings of these parameters are ineffective. A correction of the gain
factor is possible when the level is entered.
** These parameters are only effective in case of
variable levels and have no effect in case of
fixed levels.
The level is set in the submenu LEVEL...
(LEVEL I/Q = 0.5V/50 Ohm or VAR).

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LEVEL I GAIN

Fine adjustment of gain factor for I channel in case of
fixed level. Relative gain factors in the range ±10%
can be entered.

OFFSET I FIX

Fine adjustment of level offset for the I channel in
case of fixed level. The relative factors ±1.0
correspond to a an offset detuning of ±30 mV.

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(SETUP...)

Fine adjustment of level offset for the I channel in
case of variable level. The offset detuning depends
on the of the mechanical attenuator setting of AMIQ.
See AMIQ manual, section SOURce - Hardware
Settings.

LEVEL Q GAIN

Fine adjustment of gain factor for the Q channel in
case of fixed level.

OFFSET Q FIX

Fine adjustment of level offset for the Q channel in
case of fixed level.

OFFSET Q VAR

Fine adjustment of level offset for the Q channel in
case of variable level.

SKEW (Q-I)

Defining the delay between the I and Q channel.
Positive values delay I compared with Q. The delay
can be modified by entering the relative factors ±1.0
in a range of approx. ±1 ns at a resolution of 10 ps.

SELF TEST

Triggers the internal AMIQ selftest which comprises
the following:
− memory test of the output memory.
− control of components of analog hardware and
check of signal paths by means of the built-in
diagnostic A/D converter.

100. 000 000 0

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
AMIQ CTRL
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ

Fig. 2-229

OFFSET I VAR

Opens a window to save/load/delete a maximum number of 100 AMIQ setups.

SAVE/RECALL
SETTINGS...

FREQ

SMIQ

MHz

LEVEL

- 30.0

dBm

SETUP...
RECALL SETTING...
SAVE/RECALL SAVE SETTING...
DELETE SETTING...
SELECT WAVE
MODE
EXECUTE SIN
EXT TRIG SL
FILTER
LEVEL...
MARKER...
REFERENCE O

Menu AMIQ CTRL -SAVE/RECALL SETTINGS...

(SAVE/RECALL
SETTINGS...)

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RECALL SETTING...

Selects and loads a stored AMIQ setup. The
available setups are offered in a select window.

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(SAVE/RECALL
SETTINGS...)

SELECT
WAVEFORM/
EXECUTE BATCH...

Saves the current AMIQ setup. An already existing
setup can be selected and overwritten in a select
window.
A new setup is created by selecting CREATE NEW
SETTING . SMIQ automatically offers SETTxx with
xx being in the range from 0 to 99. This name can be
modified any time as required.

DELETE SETTING...

Deletes AMIQ setups. The available setups are
offered in a select window.

Opens a window to
− load signal data from diskette or hard disk into the AMIQ internal memory,
− transfer signal data generated by WinIQSIM to the AMIQ hard disk,
− display current signal data.

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
AMIQ CTRL
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ

Fig. 2-230

SAVE SETTING...

MHz

SETUP... DRIVE
SAVE/RECALL
WAVEFORM...
SELECT WAVE
MODE
EXECUTE BATCH FROM FLOPPY
EXECUTE SINFile Info
EXT TRIG SLCREATION DATE:
FILTER
COMMENT:
LEVEL... MODULATED POWER OFFSET:
MARKER... COPYRIGHT:
REFERENCE O

LEVEL

FLOPPY

- 30.0

dBm

HARDDISK
NONE

NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE

Menu AMIQ - SELECT WAVEFORM/EXECUTE BATCH...

(SELECT
WAVEFORM/
EXECUTE BATCH...)

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DRIVE

Selects storage medium with the signal data to be
activated.

DIRECTORY...

Selects the directory comprising the required signal
data on the AMIQ hard disk. The directory structure
is freely selectable and can be modified with
WinIQSIM. SMIQ does not allow to change the
directory structure.
The menu item is only visible with DRIVE =
HARDDISK.

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(SELECT
WAVEFORM/
EXECUTE BATCH...)

MODE

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WAVEFORM...

Selects the signal data to be loaded. The data
available on diskette or hard disk are offered in a
select window. After selecting the signal data, the
following actions are performed:
1. stopping the currently active signal output,
2. preparing the selected signal data,
3. further procedure is according to parameter
MODE in main menu.

SET SMIQ LEVEL
ACCORDING TO
WAVEFORM

Waveform files may contain information on LEVEL
OFFSET and CREST FACTOR. If this function is
active, these values are set automatically upon
loading the waveform. If no waveform is loaded, they
are set to zero.

EXECUTE BATCH
FROM FLOPPY

Executes the batch file WINIQSIM.IEC generated by
WinIQSIM from diskette. The signal data including
the given directory structure are stored on the AMIQ
hard disk.
The directory structure is defined by the user during
the generation of the diskette.

FILE INFO

All menu entries displayed under FILE INFO are not
editable. The file info (date, comment and origin as
well as power offset of modulation) from the selected
files is displayed.

Configuration of trigger conditions for signal output. Any change in the trigger
conditions resets the signal output and starts it again. Retriggering a running
signal output is inhibited.
OFF

Stops the signal output, output of the idle signal.

AUTO

Continuous signal output, trigger events are ignored.

SINGLE

Prepares a single signal output. The idle signal is output
first. Signal output is started via menu item EXECUTE
SINGLE . After completion of the signal output, the idle
signal is output. External trigger events are ignored.

GATED

The level of the signal applied to the trigger input controls
the output.
If the level (HIGH/LOW) set under EXT TRIG SLOPE is
applied, the signal output will be restarted and the signal
will be output continuously. If the level set under EXT
TRIG SLOPE is not applied, the output will be interrupted
and the idle signal will be output.

EXT-AUTO

Continuous signal output. The idle signal is output first.
The signal output is started via an external trigger event.
Further trigger events are ignored. A signal slope whose
polarity is configured in menu item EXT TRIG SLOPE
(POS/NEG) is taken as a trigger event.

EXT-SINGLE

Prepares a single signal output. The idle signal is output
first. The signal output is started via an external trigger
event. After completion of the signal output, the idle
signal is output until the next trigger event is obtained.

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EXECUTE SINGLE

Starts a single signal output. This menu item is displayed only with MODE =
SINGLE.

EXT TRIG SLOPE

Selects the polarity of an external trigger signal at connector TRIG. This
external trigger signal generates a trigger event. This setting has an effect on
modes GATED (HIGH/LOW), EXT-AUTO and EXT-SINGLE (POS/NEG).

FILTER

Configuration of reconstruction filters for signal paths I and Q.
OFF

Output of unfiltered I/Q signals

2.5 MHz

Loop in of the internal 2.5 MHz lowpass filter.

25 MHz

Loop in of the internal 25 MHz lowpass filter

EXT

Loop in of external bandpass filters for the I and Q
channel. For a detailed specification of the filter see
AMIQ manual, section Signal Inputs and Outputs.

Note:

Opens a window to set the level for the two signal paths I and Q.

LEVEL...

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
AMIQ CTRL
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ

Fig. 2-231

With external filtering it has to be made sure that a filter is
connected to both filter inputs I and Q on the rear of AMIQ. The
two signal outputs can be switched off completely during external
filtering provided that no filter is connected to the corresponding
filter input.

MHz

SETUP... OUTPUT TYPE
SAVE/REC OUTPUT OFF IMPEDANCE
CHANNEL COUPLING
SELECT W
MODE
LEVEL I
EXECUTE
EXT TRIG
FILTER
LEVEL Q
LEVEL...
MARKER..
REFERENC

LEVEL

- 30.0

dBm

UNBALANCED
BALANCED
50 Ohm
HIGH
OFF ON
OFF

0.5V/50 Ohm

VAR

OFF

0.5V/50 Ohm

VAR

Menu AMIQ CTRL -LEVEL...

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SMIQ

OUTPUT TYPE

This command switches between ground-referred
outputs I and Q (UNBalanced) and differential I and
Q outputs (BALanced).
UNBalanced The level indicated for LEVEL I/Q (0 V
to 1 V) is the amplitude Vp of the inner
conductor of BNC connectors I and Q
referred to ground, measured on a
terminating impedance of 50 W.
BALanced
The level indicated for LEVEL I/Q (0 V
to 4 V) is the amplitude Vpp between
the inner conductors
of
BNC
connectors I and as well as Q and
with a high-impedance termination.

OUTPUT OFF
IMPEDANCE

This command sets the impedance of the AMIQ
outputs disconnected by LEVEL I/Q=OFF, with or
without option AMIQ-B2 (differential outputs). The
output impedance is indicated for both channels.
If the command LEVEL I/Q != OFF is activated when
the AMIQ outputs are switched on, this is equivalent
to presetting which will only have an effect when the
AMIQ outputs are turned off.
509
HIGH

DIGITAL OUTPUT

Corresponds to the setting LEVEL I/Q
VAR = 0 V.
The output connectors are isolated with
a relay and become high impedance.

Switching the digital outputs on or off (option AMIQ-B3).

CHANNEL COUPLING Switches on/off coupling of level setting for the I and
Q channel.
OFF
Separate setting of the two channels
ON
Combined setting of the two channels
LEVEL I/Q

Selection of level setting for the I/Q channel.
OFF
Switch-off of output
0.5V/50Ohm Fixed setting of 1 Vpp into 50 Ohm
VAR
Variable setting of level
Note:

LEVEL

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The fine setting of level and offset can
be made in menu AMIQ CTRL SETUP....

Variable setting of level for the I/Q channel. This
menu item is displayed only with LEVEL I/Q = VAR.

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(LEVEL)

DC offset in I/Q channel for the BALANCED setting.
The indicated level remains the same with the I/Q
output (LEVEL I/Q = OFF) turned off, provided the

BIAS

output impedance was prior set to 50 9 with the
command OUTPUT OFF IMPEDANCE.
If the output impedance is set to HIGH with the I/Q
output off, the output connector is isolated with a
relay and the BIAS setting has no effect.
(Only with option AMIQ-B2).
Opens a window to configure the four binary marker outputs of AMIQ (eg to
control power ramping of SMIQ), see AMIQ operating manual, section Marker
Outputs.

MARKER...

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
AMIQ CTRL
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ

Fig. 2-232

MHz

LEVEL

- 30.0

SETUP...MARKER CHANNEL 1
SAVE/RECA
SHIFT SAMPLES

OFF

ON
0

SELECT WA
MARKER CHANNEL 2
MODE
SHIFT SAMPLES
EXECUTE S
EXT TRIGMARKER CHANNEL 3
FILTER SHIFT SAMPLES
LEVEL...
MARKER...
MARKER CHANNEL 4
REFERENCE
SHIFT SAMPLES

OFF

ON
0

OFF

ON
0

OFF

ON
0

dBm

Menu AMIQ CTRL - MARKER...

(MARKER...)

REFERENCE
OSCILLATOR

MARKER CHANNEL
1/2/3/4

Configuration of marker output 1/2/3/4.
OFF
No marker output
ON
Marker output
SHIFT
Marker output displaced by SHIFT
SAMPLES.

SHIFT SAMPLES

Number of samples by which the marker of the
corresponding marker channel is displaced. Negative
values cause the marker sequence to be started
earlier while positive values make for a delay of the
marker sequence.

Setting the synchronization by a reference clock.
INT
Use of internally generated 10 MHz clock.
EXT
The frequency can be synchronized to an external
clock of 10 MHz via the REF input of AMIQ.
Note:

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The high-precision 10 MHz clock generated by the internal reference
oscillator is always output at the REF output of AMIQ.

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CLOCK

Sets a clock rate, at which samples can be read out of the output buffer and
transferred to the output connectors I and Q via the D/A converters.
Range: 5 MHz to 200 MHz

CLOCK SOURCE

Selection of the clock signal source (model AMIQ03 or higher).
INT
The internal clock is used. This is the standard setting present
upon switching on the unit or changing the clock.
EXT_SLOW For external clock < 4 MHz
EXT_FAST For external clock > 2 MHz

OUTPUT
RESOLUTION

Output resolution of the signal. The resolution set for output cannot be higher
than for waveform generation.

BIT ERROR RATE
TEST

This menu enables configuration and performance of BER measurement.

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
AMIQ CTRL
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ

Fig. 2-233

MHz

LEVEL

- 30.0

dBm

2.3
SAVE/RE BIT ERROR RATE (BER)
DATA BITS
10000000
23
SELECT ERRORS
TERMINATED BY
NUMBER OF DATA BITS
MODE
EXECUTE _______________________________________________________
OFF
AUTO
SINGLE
EXT TRI MODE
EXECUTE SINGLE
FILTER
TERMINATION ATTRIBUTES
LEVEL..
DATA BITS
10000000
MARKER.
ERRORS
100
REFEREN
PRBS
9 11 15 20 23 Bit
BIT ERR DATA POLARITY
NORM INV
CLOCK SLOPE
POS NEG
MASK POLARITY
OFF LOW HIGH
UNIT
OFF % ppm

Menu AMIQ CTRL – BIT ERROR RATE TEST...

(BIT ERROR RATE
TEST...)

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BIT ERROR RATE
(BER)

Cyclical indication of the BER measured, ie the ratio
of errors occurred to the number of data bits
transmitted.

DATA BITS

Number of data bits transmitted so far.

ERRORS

Number of errors occurred so far.

TERMINATED BY

The cause of the indicated measurement result is:
NUMBER OF DATA BITS The specified number of
data bits has been
attained.
NUMBER OF ERRORS
The specified number of
errors has been detected.
USER
User's manual interruption
of the measurement
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STATE

Indication of activities on data and clock line as well as
synchronization status.

MODE

Setting the operating mode for the BER measurement.
OFF
Terminating measurement.
AUTO
Continuous BER measurement. If one or
both termination criteria are met, a new
measurement is initiated. SMIQ cyclically
fetches the current measurement results
from AMIQ. A measurement can take considerable time, depending on the settings
made. During the first measurement, the
intermediate results are displayed. For all
further measurements, only the final results
are shown (by AMIQ). The DATA BITS and
ERRORS displayed are continuously
updated and indicate the relative values
referred to the current measurement.
SINGLE Single BER measurement. SMIQ cyclically
fetches the current measurement results
from AMIQ while the measurement is
being performed. If one of the termination
criteria
is
met
(TERMINATION
ATTRIBUTES
DATA
BITS
and
TERMINATION ATTRIBUTES - ERRORS),
the measurement is terminated.
A SINGLE measurement can only be
initiated by selecting the EXECUTE SINGLE
menu.

EXECUTE SINGLE

Initiating a single BER measurement. This menu item
is only shown if MODE = SINGLE has been set.

TERMINATION
ATTRIBUTES

DATA BITS
ERRORS

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Setting the termination criterion
„Number of data bits transmitted“
Setting the termination criterion
„Maximum number of errors
occurred“

PRBS

Setting the data period length 9, 11, 15, 20, 23 bits.

DATA POLARITY

Setting the polarity of the data bits.
NORM
Normal polarity
INV
Inverted polarity

CLOCK SLOPE

Setting the polarity of the clock slopes.
POS
Rising slope
NEG
Falling slope

ENABLE RESTART

Switching on or off the external restart.

DATA ENABLE

Setting the polarity of the DUT's Data Valid signal. 3
possibilities: NOT_USED, LOW and HIGH.

UNIT

Setting the unit for indicating the BIT ERROR RATE.
OFF
Indication without unit, decadic
%
Indication of relative frequency in per cent
ppm
Indication of relative frequency in thousandths

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SMIQ

Bit Error Rate Test

Option SMIQB21 allows evaluation of the signal demodulated and decoded by the DUT. For this
purpose, a PRBS-modulated data sequence (PRBS = Pseudo Random Binary Sequence) is sent to the
DUT. This data sequence can be generated continuously (by means of option SMIQB20) or in sections
(option SMIQB60), using a loaded waveform.
The PRBS data sequence is decoded by the DUT and sent to the SMIQ in the form of clock and data
signals. The SMIQ synchronizes to the known PRBS sequence and counts the bit errors.

RF, containing
PRBS Data

Clock
Demodulated Data

Fig. 2-234

BER Measurement

Termination of a measurement can be induced by various criteria. With option SMIQB21,
measurements can be stopped either manually or because of one of the following two criteria: a userdefined number of data bits has been transmitted or a maximum number of errors has been detected.
By means of the RESTART function (eg for IQ signals that are not generated continuously and therefore
do not contain integer multiples of PRBS sequences) BER results can be integrated onto the (partial)
sequences. In this way, long BER measurements can also be performed on short IQ signals (which
normally do not allow BER measurement because the PRBS sequence is not continuous).
The BER measurement can also be performed separately (with data from another source).
In addition to testing PN bit sequences, the option may also be used to verify CRC checksums. This
operating mode is described in section 2.23.2.

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2.23.1

Bit Error Rate Measurement with PN Sequences (BER)

2.23.1.1

Operating Menu

In the operating menu, the configuration for the BER measurement is made and the results are
displayed.

Fig. 2-235

Operating menu for BER measurement

In the upper section of the menu (display area), the measurement results are displayed together with the
way in which they have been established, and additional information on the applied signal. In the lower
section, settings can be made.

BIT ERROR RATE
(BER)

Cyclic display of the measured bit error rate, the ratio of detected errors to
transmitted data bits.

DATA BITS

Number of transmitted data bits.

ERRORS

Number of detected errors.

TERMINATED BY

The displayed measurement result was obtained as follows:
NUMBER OF DATA BITS The defined number of data bits was reached.
NUMBER OF ERRORS
The defined number of errors was detected.
USER
The measurement was interrupted manually by
the user.
---Measurement in progress.

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STATE

SMIQ
The status information described in the following tells the user whether the
BER measurement is working. The STATE display signals the status of clock
line, data line and synchronization. If the clock signal changes, CLOCK is
indicated as status, otherwise NO CLOCK. The same applies to the data
display DATA or NO DATA. NO DATA may be displayed because DATA
ENABLE is not set to NOT USED or the data enable signal does not enable
the data. SYNC indicates a successful attempt of PRBS synchronization by
the analyzer. It is not before all three of CLOCK, DATA and SYNC are "active"
that the measurement results are valid.
CLOCK

Change of clock signal.

NO CLOCK

No change of clock signal.

DATA

Change of data signal.

NO DATA

No change of data signal.

SYNC

Successful synchronization to PRBS.

NO SYNC
No synchronization.
The seven parameters listed above (data bits, error bits, error rate, attribute
"terminated", attribute CLOCK, attribute DATA, attribute SYNC) are jointly
polled by the IEC/IEEE bus query :BERT:RES? .
MODE

Setting for the BER measurement.
OFF

Terminate measurement.

AUTO

Continuous measurement of bit error rate. If one or both criteria for
termination are fulfilled, a new measurement is initiated
automatically. Depending on the settings made, a measurement
may take considerable time. During the first measurement,
intermediate results are displayed. For the measurements that
follow, only the final results are shown. The parameters DATA BITS
and ERRORS are continuously updated and indicate the relative
values for the measurement in progress.

SINGLE Single measurement of bit error rate. During the measurement, the
SMIQ cyclically displays the updated values for rate, number of
errors and number of data bits. If any one of the termination criteria
(TERMINATION ATTRIBUTES [DATA BITS] and TERMINATION
ATTRIBUTES [ERRORS]) is reached, the measurement is stopped.
A single measurement is initiated only if the menu item EXECUTE
SINGLE is selected.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:BERT:STAT ON
:BERT:SEQ SING
EXECUTE SINGLEä

Initiates a single BER measurement. This menu item is only displayed if
MODE = SINGLE is set.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:TRIG:BERT:IMM

TERMINATION
ATTRIBUTES

DATA BITS

Setting the termination criterion "Number of transmitted data bits".
IEC/IEEE-bus command :BERT:SET:MCO <1>

ERRORS

Setting the termination criterion "Maximum number of detected
errors".
IEC/IEEE-bus command :BERT:SET:MERR <1>

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PRBS

Setting the period length of data: 9, 11, 15, 16, 20, 21, 23 bits.
Note:
Data inversion for PRBS15 and PRBS23, which is contained in the
standard, is performed automatically when the PRBS is selected.
DATA POLARITY remains unaffected.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :BERT:SET:TYPE PRBS9

DATA POLARITY

Setting the data bit polarity.
NORM
Normal polarity
INV
Inverted polarity
IEC/IEEE-bus command :BERT:SET:DATA NORM

CLOCK SLOPE

Setting the clock edge polarity.
POS
Rising edge
NEG
Falling edge
IEC/IEEE-bus command :BERT:SET:CLOC RIS

EXTERNAL RESTART

Activating/deactivating an external restart of the BER measurement.
Note:
An enabled RESTART works always independently of PATTERN
IGNORE or DATA ENABLE.
DISABLED Deactivated
ENABLED
Activated
IEC/IEEE-bus command :BERT:SET:REST INT

DATA ENABLE

Setting the polarity of the DUT's DATA ENABLE signal.
Note:
If the data are not enabled, the execution of the BER
measurement is stopped completely. The identification circuit
for PATTERN IGNORE as well as the PRBS generator of the
BER measurement wait as long as data are not enabled. If the
data are enabled, the measurement is continued.
NOT USED Irrespective of the data enable signal applied, all data at the
BERT data input are used for the BER measurement.
LOW
Only the data applied at the BERT data input with a low-level
data enable signal are used for the BER measurement.
HIGH
Only the data applied at the BERT data input with a high-level
data enable signal are used for the BER measurement.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :BERT:SET:DEN OFF

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PATTERN IGNORE

SMIQ
In the event of a so-called frame error (eg an error detected in the check sum),
some mobile radio standards communicate a complete "0" or "1" frame to the
BERT instead of the detected frame data. This is to signal to the BERT that
this frame is not to be used for the BER measurement.
OFF
PATTERN IGNORE is not active.
ALL 1
Bit sequences consisting of 31 or more subsequent "1" data
are not used (ie ignored) for the BER measurement.
ALL 0
Bit sequences consisting of 31 or more subsequent "0" data
are not used (ie ignored) for the BER measurement.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :BERT:SET:IGN OFF
Notes:
While ignoring the bits, the PRBS generator for the BER measurement
keeps running. Following the "0" or "1" sequence, the BER measurement
is continued as if the ignored sequence had contained PRBS data.
If PATTERN IGNORE is switched on, synchronization time is 32 bits
longer.
If PATTERN IGNORE and RESTART are active at the same time, the
presence of the restart signal causes the measurement to stop
immediately. None of the 32 bits within the PATTERN IGNORE detector
is evaluated.
If DATA ENABLE and PATTERN IGNORE are active at the same time,
DATA ENABLE is given priority, ie bits that are not enabled are not
examined for "0" or "1" sequences.
Drop Out of DUT

PRBS at Generator
PRBS at DUT Output
50 Bits

BER "active"

These bits are ingored

Example 50 bits were set to "0" by the DUT. These 50 bits plus the preceding
"0" are ignored in the measurement.
UNIT

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Setting the unit for displaying the bit error rate.
OFF
No unit, decade values
%
Relative frequency in percent
ppm
Relative frequency in parts per million
IEC/IEEE-bus command :BERT:UNIT OFF

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Bit Error Rate Test
Signal Path and Waveform

See also chapter 1, section "Option SMIQB21", Connector.

Test setup

The signal is computed using one of the modulation sources listed above and then
output by the SMIQ and sent to the DUT (device under test). The latter
demodulates the source bits contained and returns them to the SMIQ together
with a transfer clock. In the SMIQ, the data bits are checked for errors. The total of
the transmitted bits and the faulty bits are counted. The quotient of error bits/total
bits is the BER.

PRBS data

To be able to detect faulty bits in a BER measurement, the data generation
polynomial must be known. Data are calculated with the aid of so-called pseudorandom binary sequences (PRBS). These are quasi-random bit sequences which
are repeated according to the selected polynomial.
An advantage of the PRBS data is that the bit error detector has only to know the
polynomial but not the total sequence. Furthermore, the analysis can be started
anywhere in the bit stream, ie the bit-stream source and the analyzer need not be
synchronized.

Transfer clock

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Should the DUT not provide a transfer clock, the bit clock can be taken from the
output connector PAR-DATA for the generation of the signal using option
SMIQB11 (DGEN). If AMIQ is used as the IQ source, a marker channel may be
programmed as clock output. However, the clock-to-data ratio is to be observed.

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2.23.1.3

SMIQ

Test Method

Generation of PRBS
data

PRBS data are generated with the aid of a shift register with feedback points
determined by the polynomial. A random start status yields one subsequent
state. The start status and therefore the subsequent status occur only once in
the whole sequence.

Feedback of data
stream

If the shift register is filled with a data sequence at the beginning of a
measurement and the register is then switched from "filling" to "feedback",
the register generates the same data sequence as it expects to receive.
Faulty bits can thus be identified and counted by comparing the received data
to the results obtained from the shift register.
This method has the advantage that the analyzer can be used separately
from signal generation (logically and with respect to time). Consequently,
delays caused by the DUT, the use of other PRBS sources and transmission
over long distances with spatially separated transmitter and receiver, do not
cause any problems.

Errors in start status

If a bit error is already present in the start status (faulty bits are not detected
during filling), the shift register starts from an incorrect position in the data
sequence. As a result all subsequent states will be faulty. Since, statistically,
every second bit is faulty, the BER will be about 50%. In this case the
measurement is started again automatically, without the user realizing.

BER measurement
with uninterrupted
repetition of the
random sequence

The (non-integrating) BER measurement operates on the basis of random
sequences that are run continuously. These sequences are either generated
continuously or by cyclic output of a stored sequence, with the number of
encoded bits being an integer multiple of the length of the random sequence.
The length of the random sequence is 2 to the power of the degree of the
9
polynomial less 1, ie PRBS9 has a length of 511 (2 equals 512 less 1).
This type of BER measurement is selected by either setting External Restart to
DISABLED or by issuing the IEC/IEEE-bus command :BERT:SET:REST INT.
The CLOCK and DATA lines are sufficient for this measurement.

The data to be
analyzed are
interrupted by other
data

The data bits contain data like sync, preambles, other channels, etc in
addition to the PRBS data. To mark the data to be evaluated, a DAT ENABle
signal has to be sent with the data. Either this DAT ENABle signal is
generated by the DUT or an additional channel of the IQ source is used (eg
marker channel of AMIQ).
The BER measurement in the SMIQ has to be adjusted for the use of a DAT
ENABle signal; this is done by setting the required polarity in the menu or by
means of IEC/IEEE-bus command (:BERT:SET:DEN Low|High). Data
Enable = high means that data are only counted by the DUT and subjected to
the BER measurement if the data enable input is set to 1.

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BER measurement
with interrupted
random sequence integrating BER
measurement

Due to the type of data, oversampling and the finite memory length of the SMIQ
(option SMIQB60) or the AMIQ, it may happen that the generated random
sequence is not cyclically repeated at the memory wrap-around but has a break
at this point. In a normal BER measurement operating exclusively with CLOCK
and DATA signals, a break of this kind would lead to approx. 50% faulty bits due
to the loss of synchronization.
A random sequence with a break can be processed by means of the integrating
BER measurement, it is switched on in the menu under EXTERNAL RESTART
(or by the remote-control command BERT:SETup:RESTart EXTern). The
BER measurement is to be stopped in time and then restarted at the beginning
of the data sequence. The measurement is stopped and started via a signal at
the RES input (pin 9 of SUB-D connector): A transition from logic 0 to 1 causes
a partial result to be generated and the measurement to be stopped. A transition
from 1 to 0 starts the measurement for the next sub-interval. This measurement
is synchronized anew.
This input is best connected to an AMIQ marker channel or the SMIQ trigger
output, with a single 1 encoded both at the start and at the end of the data
sequence. This causes the BER measurement to stop briefly at memory wraparound (the break) and start again. The partial results are integrated.
When the signals are interrupted by other data (eg preambles), these data will
normally cause bit errors. The BER measurement for these data can then be
interrupted using the data enable input .
In the integrating BER measurement, partial BER results are added up
(controlled by a signal at the RES input) until the predefined total number of data
or error bits is attained or exceeded.

Note:

Since the test hardware can be programmed flexibly, other bit error
measurement techniques such as comparison with the output pattern, masking
of certain time and data ranges, are also possible. In this matter, please contact
your nearest R&S representative.

PRBS Polynomials
For generating and testing the PRBS, a shift register with feedback is used. The feedback depends on
n
the type of polynomial used. The sequence length of a generator is the result of 2 - 1, n being the
degree of the polynomial.

EXOR
Fig. 2-236

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EXOR

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SMIQ

PN generator

N

a1

a2

a3

Output

Acc. to standard

PN9

9

4

-

-

non-inverted

ITU-T Rec. O.153 Fascicle IV.4

PN11

11

2

-

-

non-inverted

ITU-T Rec. O.152 Fascicle IV.4

PN15

15

1

-

-

inverted

ITU-T Rec. O.151 Fascicle IV.4

PN16

16

5

3

2

non-inverted

--

PN20

20

3

-

-

non-inverted

ITU-T Rec. O.153 Fascicle IV.4

PN21

21

2

-

-

non-inverted

--

PN23

23

5

-

-

inverted

ITU-T Rec. O.151 Fascicle IV.4

Measurement Result, Accuracy, Measurement Time
Value range

Measurement results for the bit error rate (ie the quotient of error bits and total
-2
-9
bits) are usually found between 10 and 10 . This means that a large number of
bits may have to be checked before a faulty bit is detected. Because of the large
number of bits involved the measurement time is usually very long.
Since 32-bit-wide counters are used for the total bits and the error bits, the
9
maximum measurement time is 4.29 x 10 bits.

Statistics

The BER measurement measures statistical bit errors, ie errors which do not
occur at regular intervals but at random. Although a single measurement
determines the exact number of errors in the measured interval, a statistically
reliable BER can only be obtained when a sufficient number of errors occurs in the
observed interval. Only this ensures that the single BER measurement result
approaches the true error rate with high probability .

Termination
criteria

To keep the measurement time short with low and high bit error rates, two
termination criteria have been defined in the SMIQ for the BER measurement.
• Criterion 1: Total number of bits
The measurement is terminated when the specific number of data bits is
reached. Due to this criterion the BER measurement is reliably stopped after
the specified number of bits even if no error or only a few errors were detected;
the measurement result is not statistically reliable (few bit errors).
• Criterion 2: Number of errors
The measurement is terminated when the specified number of bit errors is
detected. With this criterion, the measurement is rapidly terminated when high
bit error rates occur. Since a great number of errors is counted, the
measurement result is statistically reliable.

The two criteria are used together. The criterion which finally yields a valid result is
indicated in the results screen ("Measurement terminated by...").
Interruption of
measurement

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At the end of a measurement, the restart of a new one is delayed until the first
measurement result has been queried with :BERT:RES?. The resulting brief
measurement interruption is irrelevant because the subsequent measurement will
be synchronized within 24 data bits.

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Possible Problems with BER Measurement and Related Solutions
Fault

Possible cause

BER
measurement
does not
synchronize

No signals received from
DUT or the signal level is
not correct.

Fault description/remedy

Ø Check displays for activity at BER measurement inputs.
If a status is displayed (Clock, Data, Sync) for a line, there is
activity.

The selected PRBS is not
correct.

A wrong clock edge is
used, which violates setup
or hold times.

Normally, the PRBS on which the data are based is used as the
default setting. If the PRBS is changed, the BER measurement
cannot synchronize to the data (because the polynomial is not
correct).
Ø Check the bit clock signal, the data signal and the data enable
signal, if any, on an oscilloscope.
The fault may also be caused by reflections on the clock line, which
switch the data signal twice into the BER measurement, eg on lines
without termination. The SMIQ input is not terminated.

Incorrect polarity of data
signal (or data enable
signal).

In this case the PRBS cannot synchronize. Note that an inversion
of the output signal specified for some cases by the PRBS
standard is performed automatically upon PRBS selection.
Manual inversion of the data signal is therefore not required.

A bit error occurs during
synchronization (nine data
bits with PRBS9)

The BER measurement is started at a wrong position so that
about 50% of the subsequent data bits are identified as faulty.

No clock received
from DUT

When testing RF
components, clock
recovery is not available.
An external clock is
however required for
clocking the data during the
BER measurement

Instead of a clock recovery circuit, the bit clock at the PAR-DATA
connector of the SMIQ may be possibly used as a replacement.
This is possible if DGEN (SMIQB11) is used as a data source.
However, this bit clock is not possible with all modulation types.
Also, the delay between data and clock has to be observed.

Measured BER
too high

The data are clocked with
the wrong edge and/or the
eye aperture of the data is
not optimally met.
BER measurement does
not synchronize

Ø Check the clock/data relationship by means of an oscilloscope and
set optimum timing.

.
If data that are not cyclically continued (ie when a break occurs at the
memory wrap-around), the measurement will identify about 50% of the
bits as faulty after the wrap-around.
Make sure the measurement is started optimally at the beginning of the
sequence by means of a signal on the REStart line (see: "BER
measurement with interrupted random sequence – integrating BER
measurement" in section 2.23.1.3, "Test Method").

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2.23.2

Block Error Rate Measurement (BLER)

2.23.2.1

Operating Menu

In the operating menu, the BLER measurement is configured and the results are displayed.

Fig. 2-1

Operating menu for BLER measurement

In the upper section of the menu (display area), the measurement results are displayed, the way in
which they have been obtained, and additional information on the applied signal. In the lower section,
settings can be made.

BLOCK ERROR
RATE (BLER)

Cyclic display of measured block error rate, the ratio of detected errors to
transmitted data blocks.

RECEIVED BLOCKS

Return value 3 ( of 7)
IEC/IEEE bus :BLER:RES?
Number of transmitted data blocks.

ERRORS

IEC/IEEE bus :BLER:RES?
Number of detected errors.

TERMINATED BY

Return value 2 ( of 7)
IEC/IEEE bus :BLER:RES?
The displayed measurement result was obtained as follows:
NUMBER OF RECEIVED BLOCKS
The defined number of data blocks was reached.
NUMBER OF ERRORS
The defined number of errors was detected.
USER
The measurement was manually aborted by the
user.
---Measurement in progress.

IEC/IEEE bus :BLER:RES?

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STATE

The status information described in the following tells the user whether the
BLER measurement functions correctly. The STATE display signals the status
of clock line, data line and synchronization. If the clock signal changes,
CLOCK is indicated as status, otherwise NO CLOCK. The same applies to the
DATA or NO DATA display. SYNCHRONIZE indicates a successful attempt of
synchronization by the CRC tester. Only when all three displays (CLOCK,
DATA and SYNCHRONIZE) are "active" will the measurement results become
valid.
CLOCK

Change of clock signal.

NO CLOCK

No change of clock signal.

DATA

Change of data signal.

NO DATA

No change of data signal.

SYNCHRONIZE

Successful synchronization to CRC.

NO SYNC

No synchronization.

The seven parameters listed above (data blocks, error blocks, block error rate,
attribute "terminated", attribute CLOCK, attribute DATA, attribute SYNC) are
queried together with the IEC/IEEE bus query :BERT:RES? .
MODE

Setting the BLER measurement mode.
OFF

Terminate measurement.

AUTO

Continuous measurements of block error rate. If one or both
termination criteria are fulfilled, a new measurement is started
automatically. Depending on the settings made, a measurement
may take considerable time. During the first measurement,
intermediate results are displayed. For all subsequent
measurements, only the final results are displayed. The parameters
RECEIVED BLOCKS and ERRORS are continuously updated and
indicate the relative values for the measurement in progress.

SINGLE Single measurement of block error rate. During the measurement,
the SMIQ cyclically displays the current values for rate, number of
errors and data blocks. If any one of the termination criteria
(TERMINATION ATTRIBUTES [RECEIVED BLOCKS] and
TERMINATION ATTRIBUTES [ERRORS]) is reached, the
measurement is terminated. A SINGLE measurement can only be
triggered when the menu item EXECUTE SINGLE is selected.
:BLER:STAT ON
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:BLER:SEQ SING
EXECUTE TRIGGERä Triggers a single BLER measurement. This menu item is only displayed when
MODE = SINGLE is selected.
:TRIG:BLER:IMM
IEC/IEEE-bus command
TERMINATION
ATTRIBUTES

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RECEIVED BLOCKS
Setting of termination criterion "Number of received data
blocks".
IEC/IEEE-bus command :BLER:SET:MCO <1>
ERRORS
Setting of termination criterion "Maximum number of detected
errors".
IEC/IEEE-bus command :BLER:SET:MERR <1>

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BLER TYPE

Displays the CRC type. Only the CRC_16_BIT type is supported at present.
:BLER:SET:TYPE?
IEC/IEEE-bus command

DATA POLARITY

Setting the data bit polarity.
NORM
Normal polarity
INV
Inverted polarity
:BLER:SET:DATA[:POL] NORM
IEC/IEEE-bus command

CLOCK SLOPE

Setting the clock edge polarity.
POS
Rising edge
NEG
Falling edge
:BLER:SET:CLOC[:POL] RIS
IEC/IEEE-bus command

INFORMATION DATA
ENABLE

Setting the polarity of the DUT's DATA ENABLE signal.
LOW
The bits received at low level of the data enable signal are
interpreted as information bits.
The bits received at high level of the data enable signal are
interpreted as checksum bits.
HIGH
The bits received at high level of the data enable signal are
interpreted as information bits.
The bits received at low level of the data enable signal are
interpreted as checksum bits.
:BLER:SET:DEN LOW
IEC/IEEE-bus command

UNIT

Setting the unit for BLOCK ERROR RATE display.
ENG
Display in exponential notation, exponent -3 or -6
SCI
Display in scientific notation, i.e. normalized to one character
ahead of the decimal point
%
Display of relative frequency in percent
ppm
Display of relative frequency in parts per million
:BLER:UNIT ENG
IEC/IEEE-bus command

2.23.2.2

CRC Polynomial
16

12

5

1

CCITT CRC 16 : G(x) = x + x + x + x is the only CRC polynomial currently supported.
At the beginning of information data (marked by the edge of the DATA ENABLE signal) the shift register
is initialized with 0. All information bits are then shifted through the shift register. The CRC component
is then read into a second register and compared bit by bit with the result of the calculation.

2.23.2.3

Measurement Result, Accuracy, Measurement Time

Range of values

The measurement results for the block error rate (i.e. the quotient of erroneous
-2
-4
blocks and total blocks) are normally between 10 and 10 . This means that a large
number of blocks may have to be tested before an erroneous block occurs.
Because of the large number of blocks involved the measurement time is usually
very long. Since 32-bit-wide counters are used for the total number of blocks and the
9
error bits, the maximum measurement time is 4.29 x 10 blocks.

Statistics

The BLER measurement measures statistical block errors, i.e. errors which do not
occur at regular intervals but at random. Although a single measurement
determines the exact number of errors in the measured interval, a statistically

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reliable BLER can only be obtained when a sufficient number of errors occurs in
the observed interval. Only this ensures that the single BLER measurement result
approaches the true error rate with high probability.

Termination
criteria

To keep the measurement time short for low and high block error rates, two
termination criteria have been provided in the SMIQ for the BLER measurement.
• Criterion 1: Total number of blocks
The measurement is terminated when the specified number of data blocks is
checked. Due to this criterion the BLER measurement is reliably terminated
after the specified number of blocks even if no error or only a few errors were
detected; the measurement result may not be statistically reliable (if few block
errors occur).
• Criterion 2: Number of errors
The measurement is terminated when the specified number of block errors has
occurred. With this criterion, the measurement is rapidly terminated when the
block error rate is high. Since a great number of errors has been counted, the
measurement result is statistically reliable.
The two criteria are used together. The criterion which finally yields a valid result is
displayed under ("Measurement terminated by...").

Interruption of
measurement

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After termination of a measurement, the restart of a new one is delayed until the
first measurement result has been queried with :BLER:RES?.

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Possible BLER Measurement Problems and Solutions

Fault

Possible cause

BLER
measurement
does not
synchronize

No signals received from
DUT or the signal level is not
correct.

A wrong clock edge is used,
which violates setup or hold
times.

Incorrect polarity of data
signal (or DATA ENABLE
signal).
No clock received
from DUT

When
testing
RF
components, clock recovery
may not be available. An
external clock is however
required for clocking the data
during
the
BLER
measurement.

Measured BLER
too high

The data is switched with the
wrong clock edge and/or the
eye pattern of the data is not
optimally met.

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Fault description/remedy

Ø Check activity at BLER measurement inputs in the display.
A status display (Clock, Data, Sync) signals activity on the respective
line.
Ø Check the bit clock signal, the data signal and the DATA ENABLE
signal, if any, on an oscilloscope.
The fault may also be caused by reflections on the clock line, which
clock the data signal twice into the BLER measurement, e.g. if lines are
not terminated. The SMIQ input is not terminated.
In this case the CRC tester cannot synchronize.

The bit clock at the PAR DATA connector of the SMIQ may be used
instead of a clock recovery circuit. This is possible if DGEN (SMIQB11)
is used as a data source. However, this bit clock is not available with all
modulation types. Also, the delay between data and clock has to be
taken into account.

Ø Check the clock/data relationship by means of an oscilloscope and
optimize the timing.

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Noise Generator and Distortion Simulator

Noise Generator and Distortion Simulator

The noise generator and the distortion simulator (Option SMIQB17) perform the following two functions:
• Addition of noise to the SMIQ output level. Since the C/N can be finely varied, different reception
conditions can be realistically simulated.
• Simulation of TWTA (traveling wave tube amplifier) distortion of satellite. The signal received by the
satellite is strongly distorted and thus more difficult to demodulate than an undistorted signal. Real
reception conditions can be simulated with the distortion simulator and the receivers can thus be
tested realistically.
The noise generator outputs an AWGN signal (Additive White Gaussian Noise) , ie the noise power ratio
is Gaussian-distributed and the noise signal is added to the signal.
Distortion is performed via AM/AM conversion and AM/PM conversion. The respective characteristics
can be loaded or modified via IEC/IEEE bus.

Noise
generator

I in

Distortion
AM/AM conversion
AM/PM conversion

Q in

I

I out

Q

Q out
Noise
generator

Fig. 2-237

Block diagram of noise generator and distortion simulator

The noise generator and distortion simulator are independent functional units and can be operated
separately. They exclusively use baseband signals I and Q. Both external I/Q signals and I/Q signals
internally generated by the modulation coder can be distorted and superimposed with noise. The noise
generator can also be switched on if internal and external modulation are switched off. The unmodulated
carrier is then superimposed with the noise signal.
IQ modulator
cos(ωt)

I ext

Option
Fading
Simulator
SMIQB14

Q ext

Noise
generator
Distortion
simulator

RF OUT

sin(ωt)

Modulation
coder

Fig. 2-238

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Setting NOISE/DIST Menu

The NOISE/DIST menu comprises all the settings of the noise generator and the distortion simulator.
For calibration of the noise generator and the distortion simulator, see Chapter 2, Section Calibration
VECTOR MOD.
Functions NOISE/DIST and BB-AM cannot be set at the same time and switch off
mutually.

Note:

Menu selection:

NOISE/DIST

100.000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
NOISE/DIST
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-239

MHz

NOISE
CARRIER/NOISE RATIO
SYSTEM BANDWIDTH
DISTORTION
CHARACTERISTIC...
SELECT LIST...
POLYNOMIAL...
LEVEL CORRECTION
RECALCULATE

LEVEL

- 30.0 dBm

OFF

ON
0.0 dB
20.0 kHz
OFF ON
POLYNOMIAL
CURRENT:

LIST
TWTA

-3.12 dB

Menu NOISE/DIST (presetting)

NOISE

Switch on/off of noise source. The noise source is an AWGN (Additive White
Gaussian Noise) signal.
IEC/IEEE-bus commands :SOUR:NOIS ON

CARRIER/NOISE
RATIO

Input value of the carrier-to-noise ratio. Setting range is 5.0 to 30 dB. When
changing the CARRIER/NOISE RATIO, the noise power is changed as well
but the carrier power remains unchanged. The carrier power is the power
displayed in the header under LEVEL.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:NOIS:SNR 10 dB

SYSTEM
BANDWIDTH

Input value of system bandwidth.
The system bandwidth is the HF-bandwidth by which the noise power is
calculated. The bandwidth of the generated noise can only be set in steps.
The set bandwidth is to be 1.4 times the system bandwidth at minimum and
10 MHz at maximum.
Setting range: 10 kHz to 10 MHz;
Resolution:
three digits
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:NOIS:BAND 1.23 MHz

DISTORTION

Switch on/off of distortion.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:DIST ON

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CHARACTERISTIC...

Switchover between distortion data from the polynomial and list. Under
polynomial the distortion data are calculated from the coefficients entered into
the polynomial menu. Under list they are calculated according to the
characteristic transferred via the IEC/IEEE-bus and selected under SELECT
LIST.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:DIST:MODE POLY | DATA

SELECT LIST...

Opens a window for selecting the distortion characteristics. Several distortion
characteristics can be stored in the memory at the same time.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SOUR:DIST:DATA:SEL "TWTA"

POLYNOMIAL...

Opens a window for entering the polynomial parameters.

Menu selection:

NOISE/DIST - POLYNOMIAL...

100.000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
NOISE/DIST
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-240

MHz

LEVEL

NOISE
COEFFICIENTS AM-AM
CARRIER/NOI
SYSTEM BANDW
DISTORTION
CHARACTERIST COEFFICIENTS AM-PM
SELECT LIST
POLYNOMIAL..
LEVEL CORRECTI
RECALCULATE
INVERSE FUNCTION
CALIBRATE CARR LEVEL CORRECTION

k2
k3
k4
k5
k2
k3
k4
k5

- 30.0 dBm
0.0dB
0.0dB
0.0dB
0.0dB
0.0deg
0.0deg
0.0deg
0.0deg
OFF
ON
0.0deg

Menu NOISE/DIST - POLYNOMIAL...

(POLYNOMIAL...)

COEFFICIENT AM-AM Entry of polynomial coefficients k2 to k5 for the
AM-AM distortion in dB. The polynomial has the
following form:
Aout = Ain + n2*Ain^2 + n3*Ain^3 + n4*Ain^4 + n5*Ain^5
with n = 10^(k/20) - 1, i = 2, 3, 4, 5
Normalization: Aout_n = 0 ... 1, Ain = 0...1
The coefficient n0 is always 0 and n1 is always 1.
Value range: -10.0 to +10.0 dB
IEEE-bus :SOUR:DIST:POLY:AMAM:K2 -2 DB
COEFFICIENT AM-PM Entry of polynomial coefficients k2 to k5 for the
AM-PM distortion in degrees. The polynomial has the
following form:
Pout = Pin + k2*Ain^1 + k3*Ain^2 + k4*Ain^3 + k5*Ain^4
The coefficients K0 and K1 are always 0.
Value range: - 60.0 to + 60.0 degrees.
IEEE-bus :SOUR:DIST:POLY:AMPM:K3 -45 DEG

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INVERSE FUNCTION

Compensation of an amplifier connected after the
SMIQ, the coefficients entered correspond to the
measured distortion of the amplifier.
OFF
The above equations are applicable.
ON
AM-AM distortion:
inverse function of Aout_n (Ain),
AM-PM distortion:
Pout = Pin - k2*Aout_n(Ain)^1 k3*Aout_n(Ain)^2 - k4*Aout_n(Ain)^3 k5*Aout_n(Ain)^4
IEEE-bus :SOUR:DIST:POLY:IFUN ON

LEVEL CORRECTION

Entry of the level correction for the polynomial. The
value entered is active and is displayed in the main
menu after selection of the polynomial and calling up
RECALCULATE. It can be edited only here.
Value range:
-20 dB to +6 dB
IEEE-bus :SOUR:DIST:POLY:LEV:CORR -10 DB

LEVEL CORRECTION Display of level correction to correct the output level so that the attenuation or
gain of the distortion simulator can be compensated. For the polynomial the
level correction can be entered into submenu POLYNOMIAL. The level
correction for the lists can only be transferred via the IEC/IEEE bus.
Value range: -20 dB to +6 dB
:SOUR:DIST:DATA:LEV:CORR -3.12 DB
IEC/IEEE-bus command
RECALCULATE

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Distortion data are active since as they are transferred into the module. This is
necessary when the available characteristic has been overwritten via the
IEC/IEEE bus or when a polynomial parameter has been modified.
:SOUR:DIST:REC
IEC/IEEE-bus command

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Noise Generator and Distortion Simulator
Loading New Distortion Characteristics

The SMIQ is supplied with a preset distortion characteristic that corresponds to the typical characteristic
of a traveling wave tube amplifier in WorldSpace satellites. The name of the characteristic set as
standard is TWTA (Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier). Other user-defined distortion characteristics can
also be stored in the SMIQ. If several characteristics are stored, they can be selected under SELECT
CHARACTERISTIC... .
A new characteristic is formed by the interpolation points of AM/AM and AM/PM conversion. Entry is
possible via IEC/IEEE bus. The SMIQ determines the complete characteristic based on these
interpolation points by cubic spline interpolation. The factory-set characteristics (TWTA) of AM/AM and
AM/PM conversion are shown in the following figures. The continuous line indicates the interpolated
characteristic. The circles show the reference points. The input values are on the x-axis, the output
values on the y-axis.
1
0.9

Output values

0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0

0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

1

0.7

0.8

0.9

1

Input values
Fig. 2-241

AM/AM conversion

Output values (degree)

0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50

0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

Input values
Fig. 2-242

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The two characteristics are formed by 2 data fields, the x-axis and the y-axis. 4 data fields therefore
have to be loaded for a new distortion characteristic. The minimum number of interpolation points that
can be entered for a characteristic is 5, the maximum number is 30. The limit values for the data fields
are as follows:
Input values (x-axis) of AM/AM conversion:
Output values (y-axis) of AM/AM conversion:
Input values (x-axis) of AM/PM conversion:
Output values (y axis) of AM/PM conversion:

2.24.3

-100 dB to 0 dB
-100 dB to 0 dB
-100 dB to 0 dB
-180° to +180°

Level Correction of the Distortion Simulator

The level correction influences the level if digital modulation is switched on (not with VECTOR MOD ON)
and the distortion simulator is active.
For the rms level set as LEVEL to appear at the RF output, the level control has to compensate for the
attenuation or gain of the distortion characteristic. For this purpose, level correction (-20 dB to 6 dB)
stored under the previously selected name is transmitted via IEC/IEEE-bus command. If this
characteristic is active, the output level is increased or decreased by the level-correction value. The
value by which the level is increased or decreased is indicated under LEVEL CORRECTION.
As the attenuation/gain of the distortion characteristic is dependent on the type of input signal being
dealt with, the level correction applies only to one particular type of digital modulation (modulation type,
filter type and filter parameters) and fading setting.
For the characteristic TWTA, for instance, which is supplied as standard, -3.12 dB is stored as level
correction. This value only applies to "WorldSpace Modulation" (QPSK, SQR-COS/0.4).
For the determination of level correction through measurement, the parameter is at first set to 0 dB via
IEC/IEEE bus. The desired type of digital modulation is then set, and the characteristic TEST (linear
characteristic supplied, LEVEL CORRECTION = 0 dB) activated, followed by the new characteristic. The
level difference of the two characteristics is measured at the RF output by means of an RF level meter.
The level correction for the new characteristic is then adjusted to the level difference measured via
IEC/IEEE bus. If the level difference is measured again, the result should be 0 dB ± 0.1 dB.
As theoretically the characteristic gain (negative level correction) cannot exceed the crest factor of the
modulation used, the warning "Warning 426 Absolute value of level correction > crest factor of Digital
Mod;" is displayed if the magnitude of the negative level correction exceeds the crest factor. The
correction is also restricted to the crest factor when the level is set, so LEVEL and PEP are identical.

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Step-by-step instruction to enter a new distortion characteristic via IEC/IEEE bus:

1. Enter the name of a new characteristic

IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:DIST:DATA:SEL "TWTA1"
The characteristic is listed under a freely selectable
name (max. 8 characters) in the select menu that
comprises different characteristics.

2. Enter the data field for input values
(x-axis) of AM/AM conversion in dB

IEC/IEEE-bus command

3. Enter the data field for output values
(y-axis) of AM/AM conversion in dB

IEC/IEEE-bus command

4. Enter the data field for input values
(x-axis) of AM/PM conversion in dB

IEC/IEEE-bus command

5. Enter the data field for output values
(y-axis) of AM/PM conversion in degrees

IEC/IEEE-bus command

6. Enter the level correction

IEC/IEEE-bus command

:SOUR:DIST:DATA:AMB -23.5,-21.5,
-19.5,-17.5,-15.5,-13.5,-12.5,-11.5,
-10.5,-9.5,-8.5,-8,-7.5,-7,-6.5,-6,
-5.5,-5,-4.5,-4,-3.5,-3,-2.5,-2,-1.5,
-1,-0.5,0

:SOUR:DIST:DATA:AM -12.9,-10.9,-9,
-7.1,-5.4,-3.9,-3.2,-2.6,-2.2,-1.7,
-1.4,-1.2,-1,-0.8,-0.7,-0.5,-0.3,
-0.2,-0.1,0,0,-0.1,-0.1,-0.2,-0.4,
-0.5,-0.7,-0.8

:SOUR:DIST:DATA:PMB -23.5,-18.5,
-15.5,-12.5,-9.5,-6.5,-3.5,0

:SOUR:DIST:DATA:PM 0,-2.1,-5,-11.6,
-17.7,-24.4,-31.9,-48.6

:SOUR:DIST:DATA:LEV:CORR -3.12

7. Data transmission to the module

IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:DIST:REC

Note: The values of the above example correspond to the TWTA characteristic that is supplied.

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SMIQ

Calculation of the Distortion Characteristic from Polynomial
Equations

A characteristic can be defined by entering polynomial coefficients in submenu POLYNOMIAL instead of
transferring reference values via the IEC/IEEE bus. The characteristic is calculated and loaded from the
four polynomial coefficients for AM-AM and AM-PM using the equations specified under section 2.24.1.
An IEC/IEEE-bus transfer is not required in this case.
It is possible to compensate the distortion of an amplifier connected after the SMIQ using the INVERSE
FUNCTION.
The characteristic entered via polynomial coefficients should be identical to the distortion characteristic
of the amplifier.
The level correction described in section 2.24.3 can be directly entered in the POLYNOMIAL menu. If
the polynomial is activated, this value can be displayed and set in the NOISE/DIST menu under LEVEL
CORRECTION. The determination by measurement of the level correction is performed as described in
section 2.24.3.

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LF Output

2.25

LF Output

The internal LF generator is available as a signal source for the LF output.
Menu LF OUTPUT offers access to the settings of the LF output.
Notes: -

-

An alteration of the frequency of the internal modulation generator in the LF-output menu
automatically effects the modulation for which the generator is selected as modulation
source.
The SWEEP function of LF generator can be activated in menu SWEEP-LF-GEN.

Menu selection:

LF OUTPUT

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-243

LEVEL

- 30.0 dBm

STATE
VOLTAGE

OFF ON
1.000

V

LFGEN FREQ

1.000 0

kHz

Menu LF OUTPUT (preset setting)

STATE

Switching on/off the LF output. Parameter STATE has no influence on the
modulation settings.
:OUTP2 ON
IEC/IEEE-bus command

VOLTAGE

Input value of the output voltage of the LF output. The input is effected in the
form of a peak voltage.
:OUTP2:VOLT 1V
IEC/IEEE-bus command

LFGEN FREQ

Input value of the frequency of internal modulation generator.
:SOUR2:FREQ 1kHz
IEC/IEEE-bus command

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2.26

SMIQ

Sweep

The SMIQ offers a digital step-by-step sweep for parameters:
• RF frequency
• LF frequency
• RF level

Setting a sweep is effected in five basic steps which are shown in the following example, the setting of a
frequency sweep:
1. Set sweep range (START and STOP or CENTER and SPAN).
2. Select linear or logarithmic sequence (SPACING).
3. Set step width (STEP) and dwell time (DWELL).
4. Activate marker if desired (MARKER).
5. Switch on sweep (MODE set to AUTO, SINGLE or STEP).

2.26.1

Setting the Sweep Range (START, STOP, CENTER and SPAN)

The sweep range of the RF sweep can be entered in two different ways. Either by entering the START
and STOP value or by entering CENTER and SPAN. Please observe that the two parameter sets
influence one another. The influence is exerted in the following way:
START frequency altered:

STOP
=
CENTER =
SPAN
=

unaltered
(START + STOP)/2
(STOP - START)

STOP frequency altered:

START =
CENTER =
SPAN
=

unaltered
(START + STOP)/2
(STOP - START)

CENTER frequency altered

SPAN
=
START =
STOP
=

unaltered
(CENTER - SPAN/2)
(CENTER + SPAN/2)

CENTER =
START =
STOP
=

unaltered
(CENTER - SPAN/2)
(CENTER + SPAN/2)

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2.26.2

Sweep
Selecting the Sweep Run (SPACING LIN, LOG)

The sweep run, linear or logarithmic, can be selected using SPACING. For the RF and LF sweep, a
linear or logarithmic run is possible. For level sweep, only the logarithmic run is possible.
With the logarithmic sweep, step width STEP is equal to a constant fraction of the present setting. The
logarithmic step width is entered in unit % with RF or LF sweep, in unit dB with level sweep.

2.26.3

Operating Modes (MODE)

The following sweep operating modes are available:
AUTO

Sweep from the starting point to the stop point, with automatic restart at the starting
point. If another sweep operating mode was activated prior to the AUTO operating
mode, continuation is made from the current sweep setting.
IEC/IEEE-bus commands:
RF sweep:
LF sweep:
Level sweep:
SOUR:FREQ:MODE SWE SOUR2:FREQ:MODE SWE
SOUR:POW:MODE SWE
SOUR:SWE:MODE AUTO SOUR2:SWE:MODE AUTO
SOUR:SWE:POW:MODE AUTO
TRIG:SOUR AUTO
TRIG2:SOUR AUTO
TRIG:SOUR AUTO

SINGLE

Single run from the starting point to the stop point. If SINGLE is selected, the run is
to be executed, which can
not started yet. Function EXECUTE SINGLE SWEEP
be used to start the run, is displayed below the MODE line.
IEC/IEEE-bus commands:
RF sweep:
LF sweep:
Level sweep:
SOUR:FREQ:MODE SWE
SOUR2:FREQ:MODE SWE
SOUR:POW:MODE SWE
SOUR:SWE:MODE AUTO
SOUR2:SWE:MODE AUTO
SOUR:SWE:POW:MODE AUTO
TRIG:SOUR SING
TRIG2:SOUR SING
TRIG:SOUR SING

STEP

Step-by-step, manual run within the sweep limits. Activating STEP stops a running
sweep and the cursor wraps to the indication value of CURRENT. The sweep run
can now be controlled upwards or downwards in discrete steps using the rotary knob
or the numeric keys.
IEC/IEEE-bus commands:
RF sweep:
LF sweep:
Level sweep:
SOUR:FREQ:MODE SWE
SOUR2:FREQ:MODE SWE
SOUR:POW:MODE SWE
SOUR:SWE:MODE STEP
SOUR2:SWE:MODE STEP
SOUR:SWE:POW:MODE STEP
TRIG:SOUR SING
TRIG2:SOUR SING
TRIG:SOUR SING

EXT-SINGLE

Single run from the starting point to the stop point as in the case of SINGLE, but
triggered by an external trigger signal.
IEC-bus short commands:
RF sweep:
LF sweep:
Level sweep:
SOUR:FREQ:MODE SWE
SOUR2:FREQ:MODE SWE
SOUR:POW:MODE SWE
SOUR:SWE:MODE AUTO
SOUR2:SWE:MODE AUTO
SOUR:SWE:POW:MODE AUTO
TRIG:SOUR EXT
TRIG2:SOUR EXT
TRIG:SOUR EXT

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EXT-STEP

Step-by-step run by means of the external trigger signal. Each trigger event triggers
a single step.
IEC-bus short commands:
RF sweep:
LF sweep:
Level sweep:
SOUR:FREQ:MODE SWE
SOUR2:FREQ:MODE SWE
SOUR:POW:MODE SWE
SOUR:SWE:MODE STEP
SOUR2:SWE:MODE STEP
SOUR:SWE:POW:MODE STEP
TRIG:SOUR EXT
TRIG2:SOUR EXT
TRIG:SOUR EXT

OFF

The sweep operating mode is switched off.
IEC-bus short commands:
RF sweep:
LF sweep:
SOUR:FREQ:MODE CW
SOUR2:FREQ:MODE CW

2.26.4

Level sweep:
SOUR:POW:MODE CW

Trigger Input

An external signal at the rear input triggers the sweep in the EXT-SINGLE and EXT-STEP operating
modes. The polarity of the active trigger edge can be set in menu UTILITIES - AUX I/O EXT TRIG
SLOPE .

2.26.5

Sweep Outputs

Outputs X-AXIS, BLANK and MARKER are available at the rear of the instrument to control and trigger
oscilloscopes or XY recorders.
X_AXIS

With sweep switched on, this output supplies a voltage ramp of 0 to 10 V for the Xdeflection of an oscilloscope or an XY recorder.

BLANK

This output supplies a signal (0V/5V) to trigger and blank an oscilloscope or for the
PEN LIFT control of an XY recorder. The polarity and the period of the signal can be
set under UTILITIES - AUX I/O - BLANK POLARITY and - BLANK TIME.

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MARKER

Sweep
This output becomes active when the sweep run has reached the mark. The
MARKER signal can be used for the brightness control of an oscilloscope. Up to
three marks can be set in order to mark certain positions in the sweep run. The
polarity of the signal can be set in menu UTILITIES - AUX I/O - MARKER
POLARITY. The period of the active signal is equal to the dwell time (DWELL) of a
step.

Signal examples:
10 V

X-AXIS
0V

5V
BLANK
0V

5V
MARKER
0V

Fig. 2-244

Signal example sweep: MODE = AUTO, BLANK TIME = NORMAL

SINGLE new s tart
10 V

X-AXIS
0V
200 ms

300 ms

5V
BLANK
0V

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2.26.6

SMIQ
RF Sweep

Menu SWEEP - FREQ offers access to settings for RF sweep.
Menu selection:

Fig. 2-246

SWEEP - FREQ

Menu SWEEP - FREQ

START FREQ

Input value of the starting frequency.
:SOUR:FREQ:STAR 100MHz
IEC/IEEE-bus command

STOP FREQ

Input value of the stop frequency.
:SOUR:FREQ:STOP 500MHz
IEC/IEEE-bus command

CENTER FREQ

Input value of the center frequency.
:SOUR:FREQ:CENT 300MHz
IEC/IEEE-bus command

SPAN

Input value of the span.
IEC/IEEE-bus command

CURRENT FREQ

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Indication of the current frequency value.
Operating mode STEP: Input value of the frequency.

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STEP LIN (LOG)

Input value of the step width. Depending on whether SPACING LIN or LOG
is selected, STEP LIN or STEP LOG is displayed.
:SOUR:SWE:STEP:LIN 1MHz
IEC/IEEE-bus command

DWELL

Input value of the dwell time per step.
:SOUR:SWE:DWEL 10ms
IEC/IEEE-bus command

SPACING

Input value of the dwell time per step.
SOUR:SWE:SPAC LIN
IEC/IEEE-bus command

MODE

Selection of the sweep operating mode.
IEC/IEEE-bus commands :SOUR:FREQ:MODE SWE;
:SOUR:SWE:MODE AUTO;
:TRIG:SOUR SING

EXECUTE SINGLE
SWEEP

Starts a single sweep run. This action to be executed is only indicated and is
only effective if MODE SINGLE has been selected.
:TRIG
IEC/IEEE-bus command

RESET SWEEP

Sets the starting frequency.
:ABOR
IEC/IEEE-bus command

MARKER 1 FREQ
MARKER 2 FREQ
MARKER 3 FREQ
MARKER 4 FREQ

Input value of the frequency for the marker selected
:SOUR:MARK1:FREQ 100MHz
IEC/IEEE-bus command

MARKER 1 STATE
MARKER 2 STATE
MARKER 3 STATE
MARKER 4 STATE

Switching on/off the marker selected
:SOUR:MARK1 OFF
IEC/IEEE-bus command

AMPLITUDE MARKER1 Switching on/off the amplitude marker selected
AMPLITUDE MARKER 2 OFF
Input value of the frequency for the marker selected
AMPLITUDE MARKER 3 ON
Amplitude marker is switched on. On reaching the mark the output
AMPLITUDE MARKER 4
level is reduced by 1 dB.
:SOUR:MARK1:AMPL OFF
IEC/IEEE-bus command

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2.26.7

SMIQ
LEVEL Sweep

Menu SWEEP - LEVEL offers access to settings for LEVEL sweep.
Menu selection:

Fig. 2-247

SWEEP - LEVEL

Menu SWEEP - LEVEL

START LEVEL

Input value of the starting level.
:POW:STAR -30dBm
IEC/IEEE-bus command

STOP LEVEL

Input value of the stop level.
:SOUR:POW:STOP -10dBm
IEC/IEEE-bus command

CURRENT LEVEL

Indication of the current level.
Operating mode STEP: Input value of the level.

STEP

Input value of the step width.
:SOUR:SWE:POW:STEP 1dB
IEC/IEEE-bus command

DWELL

Input value of the dwell time per step
:SOUR:SWE:POW:DWEL 15ms
IEC/IEEE-bus command

MODE

Selection of the sweep operating mode.
IEC/IEEE-bus commands :SOUR:POW:MODE SWE;
:SOUR:SWE:POW:MODE AUTO;
:TRIG:SOUR SING

EXECUTE SINGLE SWEEP

Starts a single sweep run. This action to be executed is only
indicated and is only effective if MODE SINGLE is selected.
:TRIG
IEC/IEEE-bus command

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Sweep
Sets the starting level.
IEC/IEEE-bus command

RESET SWEEP

:ABOR

MARKER 1 LEVEL
MARKER 2 LEVEL
MARKER 3 LEVEL
MARKER 4 LEVEL

Input value of the level for the marker selected.
:SOUR:MARK1:PSW:POW 0dBm
IEC/IEEE-bus command

MARKER 1 STATE
MARKER 2 STATE
MARKER 3 STATE
MARKER 4 STATE

Switching on/off the marker selected.
:SOUR:MARK1:PSW OFF
IEC/IEEE-bus command

2.26.8

LF Sweep

Menu SWEEP - LF GEN offers access to settings for LF sweep.
Menu selection:

Fig. 2-248

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Menu SWEEP - LF GEN

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START FREQ

Input value of the starting frequency.
:SOUR2:FREQ:STAR 100kHz
IEC/IEEE-bus command

STOP FREQ

Input value of the stop frequency.
:SOUR2:FREQ:STOP 50kHz
IEC/IEEE-bus command

CURRENT FREQ

Indication of the current frequency value.
Operating mode STEP: Input value of the frequency.

STEP

Input value of the step width.
:SOUR2:SWE:STEP:LIN 1kHz
IEC/IEEE-bus command

DWELL

Input value of the dwell time per step.
:SOUR2:SWE:DWEL 15ms
IEC/IEEE-bus command

SPACING

Selection of the sweep run, linear or logarithmic.
:SOUR2:SWE:SPAC LIN
IEC/IEEE-bus command

MODE

Selection of the sweep operating mode.
:SOUR2:FREQ:MODE SWE
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR2:SWE:MODE AUTO
:TRIG2:SOUR SING

EXECUTE SINGLE SWEEP

Starts a single sweep run. This action to be executed is only indicated
and is only effective if MODE SINGLE is selected.
:TRIG
IEC/IEEE-bus command

RESET SWEEP

Sets the starting frequency.
:ABOR
IEC/IEEE-bus command

MARKER 1 FREQ
MARKER 2 FREQ
MARKER 3 FREQ
MARKER 4 FREQ

Input value of the frequency for the marker selected.
:SOUR2:MARK1:FREQ 1kHz
IEC/IEEE-bus command

MARKER 1 STATE
MARKER 2 STATE
MARKER 3 STATE
MARKER 4 STATE

Switching on/off the marker selected.
:SOUR2:MARK1 OFF
IEC/IEEE-bus command

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2.27

LIST Mode

LIST Mode

A sequence of predefined frequency and level points is executed in the LIST mode, similar as in a
sweep. Differently from the sweep, however, a list with freely selectable pairs of values (frequency and
level) can be generated. The specified range of the frequency comprises the entire adjustable frequency
range of the instrument. The specified range of the level covers a 20-dB range. If the permissible
variation range is exceeded, the level error increases.
Caution:

After the generation or change of a list in the LIST mode, function LEARN has to be started
to ensure that the new settings are transferred to the hardware (IEC-bus short command:
LIST:LEAR.

Table 2-33

LIST mode; Example of a list

Index

Frequency

Level

0001

100 MHz

0 dBm

0002

575 MHz

13 dBm

0003

235 MHz

7 dBm

0100

333 MHz

5 dBm

:

:

:

Up to 10 lists can be created. The total amount of possible pairs of values including all lists may
maximally be 2000. I.e., a list may have 2000 entries at the most, or less if several lists have been
created.
Each list is identified by a separate name and selected via this name. A detailed description how to
process the lists can be found in Section 2.2.11, List Editor.

2.27.1

Operating Modes (MODE)

The following LIST-operating modes are available:
AUTO

Run from the beginning to the end of the list with automatic restart at the beginning.
If another mode was activated prior to the AUTO operating mode, continuation is
made from the current index.
IEC/IEEE-bus commands: :SOUR:FREQ:MODE LIST
:SOUR:LIST:MODE AUTO
:TRIG:LIST:SOUR AUTO

SINGLE

Single run from the beginning to the end of the list. If SINGLE is selected, the run is
to be executed, which can be
not yet started. Function EXECUTE SINGLE LIST
used to start the run, is displayed below the MODE line.
IEC/IEEE-bus commands: :SOUR:FREQ:MODE LIST
:SOUR:LIST:MODE AUTO
:TRIG:LIST:SOUR SING

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STEP

Step-by-step manual processing of the list. Activating STEP stops a list running and
the cursor wraps to the indication value of CURRENT INDEX. The list can now be
controlled upwards or downwards in discrete steps using the rotary knob or the
numeric keys.
IEC/IEEE-bus commands: :SOUR:FREQ:MODE LIST
:SOUR:LIST:MODE STEP
:TRIG:LIST:SOUR SING

EXT-SINGLE

Single run from the beginning to the end of the list as with SINGLE, but triggered by
an external trigger signal.
IEC/IEEE-bus commands: :SOUR:FREQ:MODE LIST;
:SOUR:LIST:MODE AUTO
:TRIG:LIST:SOUR EXT

EXT-STEP

Step-by-step run by means of the external trigger
a single step.
IEC/IEEE-bus commands: :SOUR:FREQ:MODE
:SOUR:LIST:MODE
:TRIG:LIST:SOUR

signal. Each trigger event triggers
LIST
STEP
EXT

HOP

Step-by-step run by means of the internal trigger signal of the data generator (see
also Section 'Internal Modulation Data and Control Signals from Lists' and Section
'Menu DIGITAL STANDARD - GSM'). Each trigger event triggers a single step.
IEC/IEEE-bus commands: :SOUR:FREQ:MODE LIST
:SOUR:LIST:MODE STEP
:TRIG:LIST:SOUR HOP

OFF

Operating mode LIST is switched off.
:SOUR:FREQ:MODE CW
IEC/IEEE-bus command:

Note:

The minimum step time of 1 ms must not be violated in modes EXT-STEP and HOP either.
With fading switched on, the minimum step time is increased to 3 ms, in case of Lognormal
fading it is increased to 50 ms.

2.27.2

Inputs/Outputs

TRIGGER input and BLANK output are available at the rear of the instrument for synchronization with
other instruments.
TRIGGER

An external signal at this input triggers the LIST mode in operating modes
EXT-SINGLE and EXT-STEP. The polarity of the active trigger edge can be
set in the UTILITIES - AUX I/O - EXT TRIG SLOPE menu.

BLANK

This output supplies a signal (0 V/5 V) to blank the settling process by means
of pulse modulation or AM. The signal can also be used to synchronize other
instruments. The polarity of the signal can be set in the UTILITIES - AUX I/O BLANK POLARITY menu.

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At the first step of the LIST mode, this output provides an approx. 200 µs
trigger signal immediately after blanking. At small DWELL times, this signal
can be used for an accurate synchronization to trigger other devices and
shows the first stable output frequency. The delay to the fed-in signal at the
TRIGGER input for EXT-SINGLE or EXT-STEP is 1.5 to 2 ms and has a jitter
of 0.5 ms.

MARKER

TRIGGER
Input

BLANK
Output

MARKER
Output

Frequency

Fig. 2-249

Signal example LIST mode: MODE = EXT-STEP

The LIST menu offers access to settings for the LIST mode.
Menu selection:

LIST

- - -.- - -

FREQ

LEVEL

- - -.-

LIST
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

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OFF
MODE
EXECUTE SINGLE LIST
RESET LIST

AUTO

SINGLE

STEP

EXT-SINGLE

DWELL
CURRENT INDEX
LEARN
SELECT LIST...
DELETE LIST...
FUNCTION

EXT-STEP

10.0 ms
1

CURRENT: LIST2
FILL

INSERT

DELETE

EDIT/VIEW

Menu LIST - OPERATION page

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MODE

Selection of the operating mode.
IEC/IEEE-bus commands : :SOUR:FREQ:MODE LIST;
:SOUR:LIST:MODE AUTO;
:TRIG:LIST:SOUR SING

EXECUTE SINGLE LIST

Starts a single run of a list. This menu option is only visible if MODE
SINGLE is selected.
IEC/IEEE-bus command : :TRIG:LIST

RESET LIST

Sets the starting point.
IEC/IEEE-bus command

:ABOR:LIST

DWELL

Input value of the dwell time per step.
:SOUR:LIST:DWEL 10ms
IEC/IEEE-bus command

CURRENT INDEX

Indication of the current list index. Setting value of the current list index
in the STEP operating mode.

LEARN

Starts the LEARN function. All value pairs of the active list are
subsequently set by the instrument with the current additional
parameters, and the hardware setting data are stored.
Caution:
This function must be called after every creating and
altering the list (or the remaining setting data). The list
must be learned as well after temperature changes or
after calling internal calibration routines, as all parameters
usually controlled are replaced by stored values in the
LIST mode.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:LIST:LEAR

SELECT LIST...

Selection of a list or creation of a new list (cf. Section 2.2.11, List
Editor).
:SOUR:LIST:SEL 'LIST2'
IEC/IEEE-bus command

DELETE LIST...

Deletion of a list (cf. Section 2.2.11, List Editor).
:SOUR:LIST:DEL
IEC/IEEE-bus command

FUNCTION

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'LIST1'

Selection of the editor functions to process a list (cf. Section 2.2.11,
List Editor).
IEC/IEEE :SOUR:LIST:FREQ 100MHz, 1.2GHz; POW 0dBm, 6dBm

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LIST Mode

The second page of the LIST menu, the EDIT page is automatically activated if one of the editor
functions of line FUNCTION is selected. The list which is displayed as CURRENT LIST in the SELECT
LIST line is shown.

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-251

- 30.0

dBm

SELECT LIST...
CURRENT: LIST2
FUNCTION
FILL-LIST INSERT DELETE EDIT/VIEW
-INDEX- FREE 2041 - LEN 2055 ------ FREQ ----------- LEVEL -575.000 000 0 MHz
13.0 dBm
0001
0002
235.000 000 0 MHz
7.0 dBm
0003
123.000 000 0 MHz
1.0 dBm
0004
456.000 000 0 MHz
1.0 dBm
0005
735.000 000 0 MHz
3.0 dBm
0006
333.000 000 0 MHz
4.0 dBm
0007
400.000 000 0 MHz
7.0 dBm
0008
235.000 000 0 MHz
7.0 dBm

Menu List - EDIT page

INDEX

Index of the list.

FREE

Indication of the list entries still vacant.

LENGTH

Length of the current list.

FREQ

Parameter: Frequency.

LEVEL

Parameter: Level; specified range 20 dB.

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SMIQ

Memory Sequence

In the memory-sequence operating mode the instrument automatically services a list with stored
instrument settings. Memory locations 1 to 50, which are loaded using SAVE and whose stored settings
are called either separately using RECALL or automatically and subsequently in the SEQUENCE mode,
are available.
The list is continuously serviced from the beginning to the end with a continual index. The order of the
memories to be passed through is arbitrary. Each setting can be assigned a freely selectable dwell time.
The dwell time determines the duration of the setting, its minimal value is 50 ms, its maximal value
60 sec.
The list is divided up into 3 columns for list index, memory location number (Memory) and dwell time
(Dwell). The beginning of the list has index 1.
Table 2-35 MEMORY SEQUENCE; Example of a list
Index

Memory

Dwell

001

09

50.0 ms

002

02

50.0 ms

003

01

75.0 ms

004

10

75.0 ms

...

...

...

Up to 10 sequence lists can be created. The total number of possible list elements is maximally 256.
I.e., a list can have 256 entries at the most, or less if several lists have been created.
Each list is identified by a separate name and selected via this name. A detailed description how to
process the lists can be found in Section 2.2.4, List Editor.
Note: Frequently changing the level in the operating mode MEMORY SEQUENCE can stress the
mechanically switched attenuator. The attenuator is also actuated when AM is switched on or
off. For this reason we recommend that you make use of the non-interrupting level setting as
much as possible and that you use the setting AM 0% instead of switching AM off.

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Operating Modes (MODE)
The following operating modes are available:
AUTO

Run from the beginning to the end of the list with automatic restart at the
beginning. If another mode was activated prior to the AUTO operating mode,
continuation is made from the current index.
IEC/IEEE-bus command: :SYST:MODE MSEQ;
:SYST:MSEQ:MODE AUTO
:TRIG:MSEQ:SOUR AUTO

SINGLE

Single run from the beginning to the end of the list. If SINGLE is selected, the
run is not yet started. Below the MODE line, function EXECUTE SINGLE
SEQUENCE to be executed is displayed which can be used to start the run.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SYST:MODE MSEQ;
:SYST:MSEQ:MODE AUTO
:TRIG:MSEQ:SOUR SING

STEP

Step-by-step manual processing of the list. Activating STEP stops an automatic
run and the cursor wraps to the indication value of CURRENT INDEX. The list
can now be passed through upwards or downwards step by step using the
rotary knob.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SYST:MODE MSEQ;
:SYST:MSEQ:MODE STEP
:TRIG:MSEQ:SOUR SING

EXT-SINGLE

Single run from the beginning to the end of the list as with SINGLE, but
triggered by an external trigger signal.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SYST:MODE MSEQ;
:SYST:MSEQ:MODE AUTO
:TRIG:MSEQ:SOUR EXT

EXT-STEP

Step-by-step run using the external trigger signal. Each trigger event triggers a
single step.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SYST:MODE MSEQ;
:SYST:MSEQ:MODE STEP
:TRIG:MSEQ:SOUR EXT

OFF

Step-by-step run using the external trigger signal. Each trigger event triggers a
single step.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SYST:MODE FIX

External Trigger
An external signal at the rear input TRIGGER triggers the MEMORY SEQUENCE in the EXT-SINGLE
and EXT-STEP operating modes. The polarity of the active trigger edge can be set in the UTILITIES AUX I/O - EXT TRIG SLOPE menu.
Menu MEM SEQ with the two menu pages OPERATION and EDIT offers access to the
memory-sequence operating mode.

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Menu selection:

MEM SEQ

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-252

SMIQ

OFF

MODE

AUTO

-30.0

LEVEL

SINGLE

STEP

EXT-SINGLE

dBm

EXT-STEP

RESET SEQUENCE
CURRENT INDEX

1

CURRENT: MSEQ1

SELECT LIST...
DELETE LIST...
FUNCTION

FILL

INSERT

DELETE

EDIT/VIEW

Menu MEM SEQ -OPERATION-page (preset setting)

MODE

Selection of the operating mode; setting the operating mode
regards various command systems at the IEC bus (cf. above).

EXECUTE SINGLE SEQUENCE

Starts the single run of a memory sequence. This menu option is
only visible if MODE SINGLE is selected.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:TRIG:MSEQ

RESET SEQUENCE

Wrap to the beginning of the list.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:ABOR:MSEQ

CURRENT INDEX

Indication of the current list index. Setting value of the current list
index in the MODE STEP operating mode.

SELECT LIST...

Selection of a list or generation of a new list (cf. Section 2.2.4, List
Editor).
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SYST:MSEQ:SEL "MSEQ1"

DELETE LIST...

Deletion of a list (cf. Section 2.2.4, List Editor).
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SYST:MSEQ:DEL "MSEQ2"

FUNCTION

Selection of the editor functions to process a list (cf. Section 2.2.4,
List Editor).
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SYST:MSEQ 9,2,...;
:SYST:MSEQ:DWEL 50ms, 50ms,.

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Memory Sequence

The second page of menu MEM SEQ, the EDIT page, is automatically activated if one of the editor
functions of the FUNCTION line is selected. The list which is entered as CURRENT LIST in the
SELECT LIST line is shown.

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-253

LEVEL

-30.0

dBm

CURRENT: MSEQ1
SELECT LIST...
FILL INSERT DELETE
EDIT/VIEW
FUNCTION
-INDEX - FREE 2041 - LEN 2055 ------ MEMORY --------- DWELL
001
09
50 ms
002
02
50 ms
003
01
60 ms
004
23
60 ms
005
09
85 ms
006
10
85 ms
007
08
85 ms
008
11
85 ms

Menu MEM SEQ - EDIT page

INDEX

Index of the list.

FREE

Indication of the list entries still vacant.

LEN

Length of the current list.

MEMORY

Parameter: number of memory location; range 1 to 50.

DWELL

Parameter: dwell time; specified range 50 ms to 60 sec, step width 1 ms.

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SMIQ

Utilities

The UTILITIES menu contains submenus for general functions which do not directly relate to the signal
generation.

2.29.1

IEC-Bus Address (SYSTEM-GPIB)

Submenu SYSTEM-GPIB offers access to the remote-control address. The setting range is 0 to 30. At
the point of delivery address 28 is set.
Menu selection:

UTILITIES -SYSTEM -GPIB

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-254

SYSTEM
REF OSC
PHASE
PROTECT
CALIB
DIAG
TEST
MOD KEY
AUX I/O
BEEPER
INSTALL

GPIB
RS232
SERDATA
SECURITY
LANGUAGE

MHz

LEVEL

-30.0

ADDRESS
AMIQ ADDRESS

dBm

28
6

Menu UTILITIES -SYSTEM -GPIB

ADDRESS

Input value of the IEC-bus address
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SYST:COMM:GPIB:ADDR 28

AMIQ ADDRESS

IEC/IEEE-bus address of AMIQ.

1125.5555.03

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2.29.2

Parameter of the RS232 Interface (SYSTEM-RS232)

Submenu SYSTEM-RS232 offers access to the configuration of the RS-232 interface. The pin
assignment of the interface corresponds to the pin assignment of a PC.
Menu selection:

UTILITIES - SYSTEM - RS232

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-255

SYSTEM
REF OSC
PHASE
PROTECT
CALIB
DIAG
TEST
MOD KEY
AUX I/O
BEEPER
INSTALL

GPIB
RS232
SERDATA
SECURITY
LANGUAGE

LEVEL

DATA FORMAT
PARITY
STOP BIT
BAUD RATE
HANDSHAKE
OFF

-30.0

dBm

8 Bits
NO
1
9600 bps
RTS/CTS XON/XOFF

Menu UTILITIES - SYSTEM - RS232

DATA FORMAT

Indication of the number of data bits. This value cannot be changed.

PARITY

Indication of parity. This value cannot be changed.

STOP BIT

Indication of the number of stop bits. This value cannot be changed.

BAUD RATE

Selection of the baud rate.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SYST:COMM:SER:BAUD 9600

HANDSHAKE

Selection of the handshake.
OFF
No handshake
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SYST:COMM:SER:PACE NONE
:SYST:COMM:SER:CONT:RTS ON
RTS/CTS

Hardware handshake using the interface lines RTS and CTS. This
mode always is to be preferred to XON/XOFF mode, if permitted by
the configuration of the host computer.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SYST:COMM:SER:CONT:RTS RFR

XON/XOFF Software handshake using the ASCII codes 11h  and 13h
. This mode is not recommended for binary data and for
baud rates above 9600 baud.
IEC/IEEE-bus command :SYST:COMM:SER:PACE XON

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SMIQ
Parameter of the SER DATA Input (SYSTEM-SERDATA)

Submenu SYSTEM-SERDATA offers access to the configuration of the SERDATA input.
Menu selection:

UTILITIES - SYSTEM - SERDATA

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-256

SYSTEM
REF OSC
PHASE
PROTECT
CALIB
DIAG
TEST
MOD KEY
AUX I/O
BEEPER
INSTALL

GPIB
RS232
SERDATA
SECURITY
LANGUAGE

BAUD RATE

LEVEL

-30.0

dBm

9600 bps

Menu UTILITIES - SYSTEM - SERDATA

BAUD RATE

1125.5555.03

Selection of the baud rate.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SYST:COMM:SDAT:BAUD 9600

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2.29.4

Suppressing Indications and Deleting Memories (SYSTEM-SECURITY)

For security interests, indications can be suppressed and memories deleted in the SYSTEM-SECURITY
submenu.
Menu selection:

UTILITIES - SYSTEM-SECURITY

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-257

SYSTEM
REF OSC
PHASE
PROTECT
CALIB
DIAG
TEST
MOD KEY
AUX I/O
BEEPER
INSTALL

GPIB
RS232
SERDATA
SECURITY
LANGUAGE

LEVEL

STATE
ANNOTTATION FREQ
ANNOTTATION AMPLITUDE
CLEAR MEMORY

-30.0

dBm

OFF ON
OFF ON
OFF ON

Menu UTILITIES - SYSTEM-SECURITY

STATE

Selection of the SECURITY state
ON
Locks the suppression of the indications. Can only be
set via IEC bus.
OFF
Deactivates the interlock of the indication
suppression. The preset state is set in the transition
ON→OFF, and all data stored such as settings, with
the exception of the DM lists are deleted. Can only
be set via IEC bus.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SYST:SEC OFF

ANNOTATION FREQ

OFF
All frequency indications are suppressed.
ON
The frequency setting is displayed..
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:DISP:ANN:FREQ ON

ANNOTATION AMPLITUDE

OFF
All level indications are suppressed.
ON
The level setting is displayed.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:DISP:ANN:AMPL ON

CLEAR MEMORY

Deletion of all data stored such as settings, user correction and
list settings stored, with the exception of the DM lists.
For this action, two commands are necessary at the IEC bus:
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SYST:SEC ON; SEC OFF

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SMIQ
Indication of the IEC-Bus Language (LANGUAGE)

Submenu UTILITIES-SYSTEM LANGUAGE indicates the IEC-bus language and the current SCPI
version.

2.29.6

Reference Frequency Internal/External (REF OSC)

In the internal-reference operating mode, the internal reference signal at a frequency of 10 MHz is
available at the REF socket (rear of the instrument).
Veff (EMF, sine) = 1 V.

Signal level:

The frequency of the internal reference oscillator can be detuned via the EXT TUNE input (rear of the
instrument). Input voltage range ±10 V, pulling range ±1×10-6.
The external detuning is possible in both states of the ADJUSTMENT STATE (ON or OFF) unless
option SM-B1, reference oscillator OCXO, is fitted. If option SM-B1, reference oscillator OCXO, is fitted,
the detuning via the TUNE input is only possible if the ADJUSTMENT STATE selection has been
switched to ON in the UTILITIES-REF OSC menu.
In the external-reference operating mode, an external signal at a frequency of 1 MHz to 16 MHz
(spacing 1 MHz) is to be fed into socket REF. The setting to external frequency is effected in the
UTILITIES-REF OSC menu.
Veff = 0.1 to 2 V

Signal level:

The message "EXT REF" is displayed in the status line in the header field of the display in the
external-reference operating mode.
Menu selection:

UTILITIES - REF OSC

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-258

SYSTEM
REF OSC
PHASE
PROTECT
CALIB
DIAG
TEST
MOD KEY
AUX I/O
BEEPER
INSTALL

SOURCE
EXT FREQUENCY

ADJUSTMENT STATE
FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT

LEVEL

- 30.0 dBm
INT

OFF

EXT
10 MHz

ON
2048

Menu UTILITIES - REF OSC (preset setting)

SOURCE

1125.5555.03

Selection of the operating mode.
INT
Internal-reference operating mode
EXT
External-reference operating mode
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:ROSC:SOUR INT

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EXT FREQUENCY

Input value of the external reference frequency (1 MHz to 16 MHz,
spacing 1 MHz).
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:ROSC:EXT:FREQ 10E6

ADJUSTMENT STATE

OFF

FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT

Input value in the range 0 to 4095 to set the internal reference
frequency. Pulling range ±4×10-6
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:ROSC:ADJ:VAL 2048

2.29.7

Tuning value of the internal reference frequency as
calibrated (cf. menu UTILITIES-CALIB)
ON
Tuning value according to setting value FREQUENCY
ADJUSTMENT. Option SM-B1, reference oscillator
OCXO, is switched off. Only the standard reference
oscillator is in operation.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:ROSC:ADJ:STAT ON

Phase of the Output Signal (PHASE)

Menu UTILITIES-PHASE offers access to the phase setting of the RF output signal with respect to a
reference signal of the same frequency.
Menu selection:

UTILITIES - PHASE

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-259

SYSTEM
REF OSC
PHASE
PROTECT
CALIB
DIAG
TEST
MOD KEY
AUX I/O
BEEPER
INSTALL

LEVEL

DELTA PHASE
RESET DELTA PHASE DISPLAY

- 30.0
0

dBm

deg

Menu UTILITIES - PHASE (preset setting)

DELTA PHASE

RESET DELTA PHASE DISPLAY

1125.5555.03

Setting value of the phase.
IEC/IEEE-bus command

:SOUR:PHAS 10 DEG

Sets the display of the DELTA PHASE to 0 without the phase of
the output signal being influenced.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:PHAS:REF

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2.29.8

SMIQ
Password Input With Functions Protected (PROTECT)

The execution of calibrating and service functions is protected by a password. To unlock the lock-out,
the correct password, a 6-digit number, has to be entered and then the [ENTER] key has to be pushed.
After the instrument has been switched on, the lock-out is automatically activated.
Password 1

unlocks the lock-out for calibrations LEV PRESET and VCO SUM.

Password 2

unlocks the lock-out for calibration REF OSC.

Password 3

permits the input of the serial number and the value of the counter for POWER ON,
operating hours and attenuator circuits.

Menu UTILITIES-PROTECT offers access to the unlocking of protected functions.
Menu selection:

UTILITIES - PROTECT

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-260

SYSTEM
REF OSC
PHASE
PROTECT
CALIB
DIAG
TEST
MOD KEY
AUX I/O
BEEPER
INSTALL

LEVEL

- 30.0

dBm

LOCK LEVEL 1
PASSWORD LEVEL 1

OFF ON
XXXXXX

LOCK LEVEL 2
PASSWORD LEVEL 2

OFF ON
XXXXXX

LOCK LEVEL 3
PASSWORD LEVEL 3

OFF ON
XXXXXX

Menu UTILITIES - PROTECT (preset setting)

LOCK LEVEL X

Activating/deactivating the lock-out.
ON
The lock-out is activated.
OFF
The cursor automatically wraps to the input of the
password. After the password has been entered, the
lock-out is deactivated.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SYST:PROT1 ON

PASSWORD LEVEL X

Input of the password; termination with [ENTER] key.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SYST:PROT1 OFF, 123456

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2.29.9

Calibration (CALIB)

For servicing, the following menus offer access to calibrating routines and correction values:
UTILITIES - CALIB ALL
VCO SUM
VECTOR MOD
LEV PRESET
REF OSC
(cf. service manual)
LEVEL
(cf. service manual)
ALC TABLE
LEV ATT
LFGEN

Internal calibration routines LEV PRESET and VCO SUM are protected by a password. They can only
be executed if the lock-out in the UTILITIES - PROTECT menu has been unlocked. The password is
PASSWORD LEVEL 1 = "123456".
Caution:

Execute calibration routines only when the instrument has warmed up

Calibration routines LEVEL and REF OSC are described in the service manual.

Calibration ALL
CALIB ALL triggers all internal calibrations which do not require any external measuring equipment. The
calibrations with external measurements are described in the service manual.
Menu selection:

UTILITIES - CALIB - ALL

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-261

SYSTEM
REF OSC
PHASE
PROTECT
CALIB
DIAG
TEST
MOD KEY
AUX I/O
BEEPER
INSTALL

ALL
VCO SUM
VECTOR MOD
LEV PRESET
OSC REF
LEVEL
ALC TABLE
LEV ATT
LFGEN

LEVEL

MHz

- 30.0

dBm

CALIBRATE ALL

Menu UTILITIES - CALIB - ALL

CALIBRATE ALL

1125.5555.03

Triggers all internal calibrations.
IEC\IEEE-bus command
:CAL:ALL?

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Calibration VCO SUM
To synchronize the summing loop, the frequency the oscillator generates must be so close to the rated
frequency that the phase control can lock in. This is effected by means of presetting values. The
presetting values are stored in a table and can be renewed using internal calibration routine VCO SUM.
The calibration routine needs only be executed after a data loss in the RAM or after an exchange of
modules.
Menu selection:

UTILITIES - CALIB - VCO SUM

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-262

SYSTEM
REF OSC
PHASE
PROTECT
CALIB
DIAG
TEST
MOD KEY
AUX I/O
BEEPER
INSTALL

LEVEL

MHz

ALL
VCO SUM
VECTOR MOD
LEV PRESET
OSC REF
LEVEL
ALC TABLE
LEV ATT

- 30.0

dBm

CALIBRATE
VIEW
0001
0002
0003
0004
0005
0006
0007
0008

750.0
760.0
770.0
780.0
790.0
800.0
810.0
820.0

MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz

-22mV
-24mV
-25mV
-26mV
-27mV
-28mV
-29mV
-30mV

88
108
127
147
167
187
207
217

2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

Menu UTILITIES - CALIB - VCO SUM

CALIBRATE

Triggers the calibration for the VCO summing loop.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:CAL:VSUM?

VIEW

Indication of the list of correction values.
The cursor wraps to index 1 of the list. The list can be executed using the rotary
knob. This index can be obtained by entering the index value on the digit block.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:CAL:VSUM:OFFS?
:CAL:VSUM:DAC?
:CAL:VSUM:KOS?

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Calibration VECTOR MOD
In order to obtain accurate and reproducible measurements, the I/Q modulator has to be calibrated. To
do this the internal calibration routine VECTOR MOD is used for adjusting the residual carrier, I/Q
imbalance and quadrature offset of the modulator. Calibration should be carried out prior to the
measurement but after a warm-up time of approx. 1 h or in the case of temperature changes of more
than 5° C.
Menu selectiom:

UTILITIES - CALIB - VECTOR MOD

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-263

SYSTEM
REF OSC
PHASE
PROTECT
CALIB
DIAG
TEST
MOD KEY
AUX I/O
BEEPER
INSTALL

LEVEL

MHz

ALL
VCO SUM
VECTOR MOD
LEV PRESET
OSC REF
LEVEL
ALC TABLE
LEV ATT

- 30.0

dBm

CALIBRATE

Menu UTILITIES - CALIB - VECTOR MOD menu

CALIBRATE

1125.5555.03

Triggers a calibration for the I/Q modulator, for FSIM, NDSIM and MCOD.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:CAL:VMOD?

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Calibration LEV PRESET
The vector modulator is aligned in terms of residual carrier, IQ imbalance and quadrature. With options
SMIQB10/B20 MCOD, SMIQB14/15 FSIM and SMIQB17 NDSIM provided, calibrations are called up for
these modules too and the module offset and partly the IQ imbalance are calibrated. Since the
calibrations are interdependent, calling up individual calibrations is not recommended. All calibrations
are run internally. Calibration should be called up after a warm-up time of approx. 1 h or in case of a
temperature change of more than 5°C .
Menu selection:

UTILITIES - CALIB - LEV PRESET

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-264

SYSTEM
REF OSC
PHASE
PROTECT
CALIB
DIAG
TEST
MOD KEY
AUX I/O
BEEPER
INSTALL

ALL
VCO SUM
VECTOR MOD
LEV PRESET
OSC REF
LEVEL
ALC TABLE
LEV ATT

- 30.0

LEVEL

MHz

CALIBRATE
TABLE
IQMOD-CW
VIEW

0001
0002
0003
0004
0005
0006

IQMOD-VM

300.000
1.000 000
1.000 000
2.000 000
2.000 000
3.000 000

0
0
1
0
1
0

dBm

IQCON

kHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz

+23
+23
+24
+24
+25
+25

Menu UTILITIES - CALIB - LEV PRESET

CALIBRATE

Triggers the calibration for level preset.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:CAL:LPR?

The following parameters are only necessary for the indication of the correction values:
TABLE

Selection of the correction values displayed by VIEW
IQMOD-CW
Correction values of module "IQ-Modulator", valid with CW
mode
IQMOD-VM
Correction values of module "IQ-Modulator", valid with IQ
mode
CONVERTER Correction values of module "IQ-Converter"

VIEW

The cursor wraps to index 1 of the list. The list can be executed using the
rotary knob. This index can be directly obtained by entering the index value on
the digit block.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:CAL:LPR:DATA?

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Calibration ALC TABLE
For vector modulation or digital modulation, SMIQ is operated with the internal level control switched off.
In mode ALC MODE - SAMPLE & HOLD, the level is recalibrated for each level or frequency setting. In
mode TABLE, the latter does not apply since the necessary input values are taken from a table. This
table can be regenerated using LEARN TABLE . This is required to attain an optimum level accuracy
for the given operating temperature.
Menu selection:

UTILITIES - CALIB - ALC TABLE

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-265

SYSTEM
REF OSC
PHASE
PROTECT
CALIB
DIAG
TEST
MOD KEY
AUX I/O
BEEPER
INSTALL

MHz

ALL
VCO SUM
VECTOR MOD
LEV PRESET
OSC REF
LEVEL
ALC TABLE
LEV ATT

LEVEL

- 30.0

dBm

LEARN TABLE

Menu UTILITIES - CALIB - ALC TABLE

LEARN TABLE

1125.5555.03

Triggers the generation of the new correction value for the function LEVELALC-ALC OFF MODE TABLE.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR:POW:ALC:TABL?

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Calibration LEV ATT
For digital modulation (DIGITAL MOD and DIG STANDARD) and with the function LEV ATT switched
on, the output level of SMIQ is reduced by a settable value in dB for a certain time (eg a slot).
Calibration serves for attaining an optimum accuracy of level reduction.
Menu selection:

UTILITIES - CALIB - LEV ATT

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-266

SYSTEM
REF OSC
PHASE
PROTECT
CALIB
DIAG
TEST
MOD KEY
AUX I/O
BEEPER
INSTALL

MHz

ALL
VCO SUM
VECTOR MOD
LEV PRESET
OSC REF
LEVEL
ALC TABLE
LEV ATT

LEVEL

- 30.0

dBm

CALIBRATE

Menu UTILITIES - CALIB - LEV ATT

CALIBRATE

1125.5555.03

Triggers the calibration for the function LEV ATT.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:CAL:LATT?

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Calibration LFGEN
Calibrates the output level of the LF generator to 1.000 V. This calibration is only available with I/Q
modulator IQMOD Var. 10 or higher.
Menu selection: UTILITIES – CALIB - LFGEN

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-267

SYSTEM
REF OSC
PHASE
PROTECT
CALIB
DIAG
TEST
MOD KEY
AUX I/O
BEEPER
INSTALL

LEVEL

MHz

ALL
VCO SUM
VECTOR MOD
LEV PRESET
OSC REF
LEVEL
ALC TABLE
LEV ATT
LFGEN

- 30.0

dBm

CALIBRATE

Menu UTILITIES - CALIB – LFGEN

CALIBRATE

1125.5555.03

Triggers calibration for the LFGEN function.
IEC/IEEE bus command
:CAL:LFG?

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SMIQ
Indications of Module Variants (DIAG-CONFIG)

For service purposes, the modules installed can be indicated with their variants and states of
modification. Submenu DIAG-CONFIG offers access to the module indication.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
Menu selection:

UTILITIES - DIAG - CONFIG

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-268

:DIAG:INFO:MOD?

SYSTEM
REF OSC
PHASE
PROTECT
CALIB
DIAG
TEST
MOD KEY
AUX I/O
BEEPER
INSTALL

CONFIG
TPOINT
C/NMEAS
PARAM

LEVEL

MHz

FRO
REFSS
DSYN
SUM
IQCON
IQMOD
ROSC
FMOD
MCOD
DGEN

SM-B1
SM-B5
SMIQB11
SMIQB20

-30.0

dBm

VAR
VAR
VAR
VAR
VAR
VAR
VAR
VAR
VAR
VAR

REV
REV
REV
REV
REV
REV
REV
REV
REV
REV

Menu UTILITIES - DIAG - CONFIG

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Utilities

2.29.11

Voltage Indication of Test Points (DIAG-TPOINT)

Submenu DIAG-TPOINT offers access to internal test points. If a test point is switched on, the voltage
indication is displayed in a window in the header field. For greater detail, see service manual.
Menu selection:

UTILITIES - DIAG - TPOINT

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-269

SYSTEM
REF OSC
PHASE
PROTECT
CALIB
DIAG
TEST
MOD KEY
AUX I/O
BEEPER
INSTALL

CONFIG
TPOINT
C/NMEAS
PARAM

MHz

TP 007
+3.570V

LEVEL

-30.0

STATE
POINT

OFF

dBm

ON
7

Menu UTILITIES - DIAG - TPOINT

STATE

Switching on/off the voltage indication in the header field.

POINT...........

Input value of the test point.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:DIAG:POINxx?

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2.29.12

SMIQ
Measurement of CARRIER/NOISE RATIO (DIAG-C/N MEAS)

The submenu DIAG - C/N MEAS can only be called with the option SMIQB17 (Noise generator and
distortion simulator). For C/N measurements in servicing the generator can be set to the service modes
as far are concerned. The carrier/noise ratio can then be easily determined this way. The submenu
DIAG - C/N MEAS offers an access to these modes.
Menu selection:

UTILITIES - DIAG - C/N MEAS

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
NOISE/DIST
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-270

SYSTEM
REF OSC
PHASE
PROTECT
CALIB
DIAG
TEST
MOD KEY
AUX I/O
BEEPER
INSTALL

MHz

CONFIG
TPOINT
C/N MEAS
PARAM

TP 007
+3.570V

LEVEL

C/N MEAS MODE...

-30.0

dBm

CARRIER NOISE
CARRIER
NOISE

Menu UTILITIES - DIAG - C/N MEAS

CARRIER NOISE

CARRIER

NOISE

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Noise and carrier signal
IEC/IEEE-bus command

:DIAG:CNM:MODE CN

Only carrier signal
IEC/IEEE-bus command

:DIAG:CNM:MODE CARR

Only noise signal
IEC/IEEE-bus command

:DIAG:CNM:MODE NOIS

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Utilities

2.29.13

Indications of Service Data (DIAG-PARAM)

Submenu DIAG-PARAMETER offers access to different parameters such as serial number, software
version, operating-hours counter and attenuator circuits.
Menu selection:

UTILITIES - DIAG - PARAM

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-271

SYSTEM
REF OSC
PHASE
PROTECT
CALIB
DIAG
TEST
MOD KEY
AUX I/O
BEEPER
INSTALL

CONFIG
TPOINT
C/NMEAS
PARAM

LEVEL

MHz

-30.0

MODEL
SMIQ03B
SERIAL NUMBER
XXXX XXXX.X
SOFTWARE VERSION
1.03
SOFTWARE DATE
FEB 04 1993
SOFTWARE VERSION DGEN
1.01
SOFTWARE VERSION MCOD
1.01
SOFTWARE VERSION FSIM
1.01
POWER ON COUNT
173
OPERATION TIME
300
ATTEN COUNT 5dB
456
ATTEN COUNT 10dB
466
ATTEN COUNT 20dB
523
ATTEN COUNT 20dB
250
ATTEN COUNT 40dB
320
ATTEN COUNT 40dB
400
BOOT ROM SIZE
128
FLASH SIZE
4096
RAM SIZE
1024
DB HEAP LENGTH
610
DB HEAP FREE
35

dBm

h

Menu UTILITIES - DIAG - PARAM

For IEC-bus commands, cf. Chapter 3, Section "DIAGnostic System" and Section "Common
Commands; *IDN?".

2.29.14

Test (TEST)

(cf. Chapter 4, Section "Functional Test")

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2.29.15

SMIQ
Assigning Modulations to the [MOD ON/OFF] Key (MOD-KEY)

The modulations can be switched on/off in the individual modulation menus and parallely by means of
the [MOD ON/OFF] key.
For which modulations the [MOD ON/OFF] key is effective can be defined in the UTILITIES-MOD KEY
menu. The key can either be effective for all modulations or for a selected one.
Function of the [MOD ON/OFF] key if effective for a type of modulation:
Ø Every pressing a key alters the state (ON or OFF) of the selected modulation.
Function of the [MOD ON/OFF] key if effective for all types of modulation (ALL):
Ø If at least one modulation is switched on, pressing the [MOD ON/OFF] key switches the modulation/s
off. Which modulations were switched on is stored.
If no modulation is switched on, pressing the [MOD ON/OFF] key switches on the modulations which
were last switched off using the [MOD ON/OFF] key.
On switching on using the [MOD ON/OFF] key, the modulation sources are used as defined in the
modulation menus.
Access to the selection of the modulation to be switched using the [MOD ON/OFF] key is possible in the
UTILITIES-MOD KEY menu.
Menu selection:

UTILITIES - MOD KEY

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-272

SYSTEM
REF OSC
PHASE
PROTECT
CALIB
DIAG
TEST
MOD KEY
AUX I/O
BEEPER
INSTALL

MODULATION...

LEVEL

-30.0

dBm

ALL

Menu UTILITIES - MOD KEY (preset setting)

MODULATION

Open a window for selection of the modulation for which the [MOD ON/OFF]
key is to be effective. The following is to choose from:
ALL, AM, BB-AM, FM, PM, PULSE, DM, VM, FSIM, DISTO, NOISE.
Note:

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Preset switches off all modulations, sets the selection to ALL and
stores AM 30%, AM SOURCE INT as default setting.

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Utilities

2.29.16

Setting Auxiliary Inputs/Outputs (AUX-I/O)

Menu UTILITIES - AUX I/O offers access to settings for the TRIGGER input, BLANK output and
MARKER output. Sections Sweep, LIST Mode and Memory Sequence provide further information.
Menu selection:

UTILITIES - AUX I/O

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-273

SYSTEM
REF OSC
PHASE
PROTECT
CALIB
DIAG
TEST
MOD KEY
AUX I/O
BEEPER
INSTALL

EXT TRIGGER SLOPE

LEVEL

- 30.0
POS

dBm

NEG

SWEEP BLANK TIME
BLANK POLARITY

NORM
NORM

LONG
INV

MARKER POLARITY

NORM

INV

Menu UTILITIES - AUX I/O

EXT TRIGGER SLOPE

Selection of the active edge of the external trigger signal.
POS
The instrument triggers on the positive edge of the
external signal.
NEG
The instrument triggers on the negative edge of the
external signal.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:TRIG:SLOP POS

SWEEP BLANK TIME

Selection of the blank duration.
NORM
BLANK duration is set to the shortest duration
possible.
LONG
The BLANK duration is set for the PEN LIFT control of
an XY recorder (approx. 500ms).
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:SOUR2:SWE:BTIM NORM

BLANK POLARITY

Selection of the polarity for the blank signal.
NORM
With active BLANK, the output signal is HIGH.
INV
Polarity is inverted.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
:OUTP:BLAN NORM

MARKER POLARITY

Selection of the polarity for the marker signal.
NORM
The output signal is HIGH when the sweep cycle
reaches the mark.
INV
Polarity is inverted.
IEC/IEEE-bus command
SOUR:MARK:POL NORM

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2.29.17

SMIQ
Switching On/Off Beeper (BEEPER)

Menu UTILITIES-BEEPER offers access to the switching on/off of the beeper.
Note: Preset does not alter the current state (ON or OFF).
Menu selection:

UTILITIES - BEEPER

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-274

SYSTEM
REF OSC
PHASE
PROTECT
CALIB
DIAG
TEST
MOD KEY
AUX I/O
BEEPER
INSTALL

LEVEL

- 30.0

KEY BEEP STATE

OFF

dBm

ON

Menu UTILITIES - BEEPER

KEY BEEP STATE

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Switching on/off the beeper
IEC-bus command
:SYST:BEEP:STAT ON

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Utilities

2.29.18

Installation of Software Option

Optionss are installed in the menu UTILITIES-INSTALL by means of a keyword. The keyword is part to
the equipment supplied in case of a follow-up order.
Menu UTILITIES-INSTALL gives access to the keyword entry.
Menu selection:

UTILITIES - INSTALL

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
ANALOG MOD
VECTOR MOD
DIGITAL MOD
DIGITAL STD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES

Fig. 2-275

SYSTEM
REF OSC
PHASE
PROTECT
CALIB
DIAG
TEST
MOD KEY
AUX I/O
BEEPER
INSTALL

MHz

OPTION TO INSTALL
INSTALLATION KEY

- 30.0

LEVEL

dBm

SMIQB42 IS95
******

AMIQ CTRL VISIBLE

ON

OFF

Menu UTILITIES - INSTALL, fitted with options

OPTION TO INSTALL

Selection of the option to be installed.

INSTALLATION KEY

Entry of the keyword; after entry, press key [ENTER].

AMIQ CTRL VISIBLE

Activates or deactivates menu AMIQ CTRL.

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2.30

SMIQ

The Help System

The SMIQ has two help systems. On the one hand the context-sensitive help which is called by means
of the HELP key and which gives information on the current menu. On the other hand, auxiliary texts
can be selected according to headwords in alphabetical order by accessing menu HELP.

HELP Key
The yellow HELP key can be pressed at any point in time. The current setting menu is faded out and
context-sensitive text faded in. The help panel can be exited by means of the RETURN key.

Menu HELP
After calling the help menu, access to all auxiliary texts is possible via an index. Operation is analog to
menu operation.
Ø Set the menu cursor to the index desired using the shaft encoder.
Ø Press the [SELECT] key.
Ø The information for the index marked is displayed.
Ø Press the [RETURN] key to exit the menu.

2.31

Status

By means of a STATUS page, the SMIQ permits an overview over all settings of the instrument. The
settings are displayed in an abbreviated form. The STATUS page is called by pressing the [STATUS]
key. Return to the preceding menu is effected using the [RETURN] key.

100. 000 000 0

FREQ

- 30.0

LEVEL

MHz

dBm

ALC-ON

AM
AM: INT 30.0%
BB-AM: OFF

LFGEN1;

LF: 1.000 0kHz
LF-OUTPUT: OFF

FM1: OFF / PM1: OFF
FM2: OFF / PM2: OFF
PULSE: OFF
VECTOR: OFF; IMPAIR: OFF
POWER RAMP CONTROL: OFF
DM:OFF

SWEEP / LIST: OFF
BLANK POL: NORM; TIME: NORM
REF OSC: 10MHz INT
ALC: ON

ADJUST: OFF

TRIGGER SLOPE: POS
LOCAL
UNLOCKED

Fig. 2-276

Menu STATUS page

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Error Messages

2.32

Error Messages

The SMIQ displays error and caution messages in a different manner, depending on how long, for a
short period of time or permanently, the cause exists.
Short-term message

The short-term message is displayed in the status line. Part of it
overwrites the status indications and disappears after approx. 2
seconds or in the case of a new entry.
The instrument shows, e.g., short-term messages if the attempt is
made to enter an overrange or if incompatible operating modes
deactivate one another.

Long-term message

The long-term message is displayed in the status line by means of
the message "WARNING" or "ERROR". Pressing the [ERROR] key
calls the ERROR page in which the messages are entered. Several
messages can be entered at the same time. The long-term message
remains existing until there is no cause any more. The ERROR page
is exited using the [RETURN] key.
The instrument displays, e.g., the long-term message "ERROR" if
there is a hardware error or "WARNING" if overrange settings have
been made.

Notes: – An error message "ERROR" does not necessarily point to a defect instrument. There are
various operating states which can cause an ERROR message. E. g. if the instrument is set
to external reference but no external reference is connected.
– Error 313 indicates the loss of calibration data and is also applicable in case of a cold start
(key [PRESET] is pressed during switch-on). The calibration values can be restored with
internal calibration routines. These routines are accessible via menu UTILITIES-CALIB (see
section on calibration).
The ERROR page offers access to long-term messages if the [ERROR] key is pressed.

100. 000 000 0 MHz

FREQ

12.0

dBm

EXT1-LOW ERROR

AM
WARNING
ERROR
WARNING

Fig. 2-277

LEVEL

-221
211
153

Settings conflict; modulation forces peak level into overrange
Summing loop unlocked
Input voltage out of range; EXT1 too low

ERROR page

A list of the possible error messages is to be found in annex B.

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Index

Index

PHS ......................................................................... 2.115
W-CDMA.................................................................. 2.150
Baseband filter
3GPP W-CDMA .............................................2.182, 3.165
GSM/EDGE ............................................................... 3.97
W-CDMA........................................................2.157, 3.154
Battery test
data generator.............................................................. 4.2
RAM............................................................................. 4.2
Test procedure........................................................... 5.41
Baud rate
RS232.................................................... 2.411, 3.202, A.5
SERDATA......................................................2.412, 3.202
BB-AM .................................................................... 2.60, 3.50
BB-AM output..................................................................... 2.7
Beeper .................................................................2.430, 3.202
BER (connector) ............................................................... 1.15
BER interface ................................................................... 2.19
BIRTH-DEATH
Dwell period ...................................................... 2.84, 3.92
Bit clock
DECT .............................................................. 2.326, 3.56
digital modulation ............................................ 2.111, 3.76
NADC.............................................................2.270, 3.118
PDC ...............................................................2.287, 3.127
PHS ...............................................................2.123, 3.137
BIT CLOCK input/output....................................2.7, 2.95, 3.77
Bit error (Enhanced Channels) ..................3.184, 3.185, 3.190
Bit error rate test
continuous measurement ........................................... 3.30
single measurement................................................... 3.30
Bit error rate test BERT ...............................2.366, 2.368, 3.30
Break ....................................................................... 2.375
Continuous measurement ........................................ 2.370
Cyclic random sequences ........................................ 2.374
Cyclic restart ............................................................ 2.375
Data interruption ...................................................... 2.374
DECT ....................................................................... 2.319
Integrating .................................................................2.375
Interrupted random sequence.....................................2.375
Memory wrap-around ............................................... 2.375
mode............................................................... 2.370, 3.30
problems and solutions ............................................ 2.377
Single measurement ................................................ 2.370
statistics................................................................... 2.376
synchronization ........................................................ 2.377
termination criteria.................................................... 2.376
test procedure ............................................................ 5.63
value range .............................................................. 2.376
Bit error rates ................................................................. 2.230
Bit errors (Enhanced Channels) ..................................... 2.244
BITCLK output.................................................................. 2.15
BLANK output .................................. 2.21, 2.394, 2.402, 2.429
Blank time ............................................................2.429, 3.149
Block data ........................................................................ 3.44
Block error rate measurement BERT
continuous measurement ......................................... 2.379
operating mode ........................................................ 2.379
termination criteria.................................................... 2.381
Block error rate measurement BLER ................................ 3.34
continuous measurement ........................................... 3.34
single measurement........................................ 2.379, 3.34
statistics................................................................... 2.380
synchronization ........................................................ 2.382

#
π/4DQPSK modulation......................................................2.88

A
A field (DECT) ....................................................... 2.332, 3.59
Abort actions triggered......................................................3.17
Active edge (external trigger)........... 2.114, 2.429, 3.77, 3.214
Additional........................................................................ 3.180
mobile station ........................................................... 3.192
Additional MS (Enhanced Channels) .............................. 2.260
Address
IEC/IEEE bus ................................................ 2.410, 3.202
Addressed commands ....................................................... A.3
ALC TABLE- calibration....................................... 2.421, 3.144
AM/AM conversion ......................................................... 2.387
AM/PM conversion ......................................................... 2.387
Amplitude marker (RF sweep) ........................................ 2.397
Amplitude marker (RF-sweep) ........................................ 3.112
Amplitude modulation .............................................. 2.59, 3.50
frequency .......................................................... 2.59, 3.50
test procedure ............................................................5.31
ANTENNA DIVERSITY (3GPP W-CDMA) ........... 2.196, 3.170
ARB....................................................................... 2.341, 3.18
AMIQ compatible commands......................................3.29
Interpolation rate ...................................................... 2.343
Use of WinIQSIM...................................................... 2.344
Waveform format ........................................................3.23
ARB waveform
Automatic SMIQ settings ................................. 2.352, 3.21
converting...................................................................3.29
Creating manually.......................................................3.25
Data ...........................................................................3.19
Delete.............................................................. 2.352, 3.19
IQ level ............................................................ 2.355, 3.22
Select .............................................................. 2.349, 3.19
Arbitrary Waveform Generator ............................... 2.341, 3.18
test procedure ............................................................5.77
Area constant (fading simulation)............................. 2.77, 3.88
ASCII character (#) ...........................................................3.11
Asterix ..............................................................................3.11
Attenuator.........................................................................2.48
Attenuator circuits
indication .................................................................. 2.427
ATTENUATOR MODE FIXED ..........................................5.17
AWGN signal .................................................................. 2.383

B
B field (DECT) ....................................................... 2.332, 3.60
Base station
CDMA....................................................................... 2.130
configuration (3GPP W-CDMA).................................. 2.193
DECT ....................................................................... 2.318
Enhanced ................................................................. 3.183
GSM/EDGE.............................................................. 2.301
NADC ....................................................................... 2.262
name (3GPP W-CDMA)............................................ 2.194
OCNS....................................................................... 3.187
PDC ......................................................................... 2.279

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SMIQ

value range ............................................................... 2.380
Boolean parameter .............................................................3.9
Brief instructions .................................................................3.1
Brightness
control (oscilloscope)................................................ 2.395
display ................................................................. 1.2, 2.11
Broadband amplitude modulation (BB-AM) .............. 2.60, 3.50
test procedure ............................................................5.33
Broadband FM
test assembly ...............................................................5.3
Burst
Normal Burst (GSM/EDGE) ...................................... 2.316
BURST GATE input/output ...............................................2.15
Burst gate signal (digital modulation) ............ 2.93, 2.112, 3.71
Burst type
GSM/EDGE.............................................................. 2.316
BxT rate (digital modulation) .................................. 2.107, 3.75

Characteristics
distortion .................................................................. 2.387
Check
rated characteristics..................................................... 5.1
Checksum
control list............................................................ 3.41, 4.2
data list ............................................................... 3.40, 4.2
Chip clock
3GPP W-CDMA ..................................2.183, 2.187, 3.168
CDMA ............................................................2.143, 3.106
W-CDMA........................................................2.160, 3.156
Chip rate
3GPP W-CDMA .............................................2.182, 2.338
CDMA ............................................................2.138, 3.103
W-CDMA........................................................2.157, 3.154
CI - Channel Identifier-data field (PHS) .......................... 2.128
Cleaning the outside........................................................... 4.1
Clipping (3GPP WCDMA).....................................2.182, 3.165
CLIPPING LEVEL (3GPP W-CDMA)
Effect on signal ........................................................ 2.213
Clock recovery (BLER)................................................... 2.382
Clock source
3GPP W-CDMA .............................................. 2.187, 3.168
ARB ................................................................ 2.354, 3.22
CDMA ............................................................2.143, 3.106
DECT .............................................................. 2.326, 3.56
digital modulation ............................................ 2.111, 3.75
GSM/EDGE .................................................... 2.308, 3.98
NADC.............................................................2.269, 3.118
PDC ...............................................................2.286, 3.127
PHS ...............................................................2.123, 3.137
W-CDMA........................................................2.160, 3.156
CMOS-RAM ....................................................................... 1.2
Code domain
Conflict ................................................................... 2.212
Display ..................................................................... 2.212
Code tree of channelization codes ....................................2.211
Coding (digital modulation).................2.87, 2.104, 2.108, 3.75
Colon................................................................................ 3.11
Color code data field (PDC)..................................2.293, 2.300
Combination of modulation methods ................................ 2.91
Comma ............................................................................ 3.11
Command
addressed ....................................................................A.3
line structure ................................................................ 3.8
list ................................................................................C.1
parameter..................................................................... 3.9
recognition ............................................................... 3.216
sequence ................................................................. 3.217
structure....................................................................... 3.6
synchronization ........................................................ 3.217
syntax elements ......................................................... 3.11
universal ......................................................................A.3
Commands
AMIQ compatible commands ..................................... 3.29
Common commands............................................... 3.5, 3.14
Complementary cumulative distribution function (3GPP WCDMA) ........................................................................... 2.191
Condition register ........................................................ 3.219
Constellation (3GPP W-CDMA)...................................... 2.192
Constellation of previous perch channel ......................... 2.221
Contrast (display) ...................................................... 1.2, 2.11
Control list (digital modulation) ......................2.93, 2.103, 3.71
checksum................................................................... 3.40
Conversion
AM/AM..................................................................... 2.387
interpolation points............................................. 2.387
AM/PM..................................................................... 2.387
Interpolation points ............................................ 2.387
Copy data of a base/mobile station (3GPP W-CDMA)2.184,
3.167
Correlation (fading simulation).......................................... 3.88

C
Calibration
ALC TABLE................................................... 2.421, 3.144
disable...................................................................... 3.205
FADING SIM ..............................................................3.37
LEV ATT............................................... 2.422, 2.423, 3.37
LEV PRESET .................................................. 2.420, 3.38
LEVEL ............................................................. 2.417, 3.38
password....................................................... 2.417, 3.205
REF OSC ........................................................ 2.417, 3.38
VCO SUM ....................................................... 2.418, 3.39
VECTOR MOD ................................................ 2.419, 3.39
Cancellation......................................................... 2.228, 2.232
CARRIER/NOISE RATIO ...................................... 2.384, 5.75
Caution messages .......................................................... 2.433
CCDF (3GPP W-CDMA)................................................. 2.191
CCDF (ARB)................................................................... 2.343
CDMA.................................................................. 2.130, 3.102
CDVCC (NADC) ............................................................. 2.275
Cell station (CS)
DECT ....................................................................... 2.318
GSM/EDGE.............................................................. 2.301
NADC ....................................................................... 2.262
PDC ......................................................................... 2.279
PHS.......................................................................... 2.115
Center frequency (RF sweep)................................ 2.396, 3.80
Channel (CDMA) ................................................. 2.145, 3.107
Channel coding
enhanced channels .................................................. 2.243
Enhanced Channels ................................................. 3.183
mobile station ..................................................... 3.189
Channel configuration
base station (3GPP W-CDMA).................................. 2.193
delete (3GPP W-CDMA)................................ 2.180, 3.164
load (3GPP W-CDMA)................................... 2.180, 3.163
mobile station (3GPP W-CDMA)............................... 2.199
Several DPCHs (3GPP W-CDMA) ............................. 2.208
store (3GPP W-CDMA) ................................. 2.180, 3.163
Channel graph (3GPP W-CDMA)..................................... 2.210
Channel parameters (3GPP W-CDMA) ............................ 2.210
Channel simulation (3GPP W-CDMA) ................... 2.209, 3.171
Channel table DPDCH .................................................... 2.207
Channel types
3GPP W-CDMA........................................................ 2.170
Channel-coded P-CCPCH ................................... 2.236, 2.242
Channelization code (3GPP W-CDMA) .......2.197, 2.211, 3.172
step width ................................................................. 2.209
Channelization code (enhanced channels)...................... 2.251
Channelization code (Enhanced Channels) .................... 3.185
Channelization code generator ....................................... 2.174
Character data....................................................................3.8

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Counter.................................................................. 2.427, 3.42
Coupled parameters ................................................ 2.74, 3.86
Coupling
EXT1 (AM) ........................................................ 2.59, 3.50
EXT1/2
FM............................................................... 2.61, 3.78
PM ............................................................ 2.63, 3.142
CRC
Polynomial................................................................ 2.380
CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Code)..................................... 2.333
Crest factor..................................................................... 2.230
3GPP W-CDMA............................................. 2.189, 3.166
enhanced Channels.................................................. 2.257
Enhanced Channels ................................................. 3.188
Crosstalk ........................................................................ 2.233
CS-ID - Cell Station ID (PHS) .............................. 2.128, 3.140
CW input/output................................................................2.15
CW signal (digital modulation) ..........................................2.93

NADC ......................................................2.269, 3.118
PDC.........................................................2.286, 3.127
PHS .........................................................2.122, 3.136
trigger
3GPP W-CDMA ............................2.185, 2.336, 3.167
ARB .......................................................... 2.347, 3.20
CDMA ......................................................2.141, 3.105
DECT........................................................ 2.325, 3.56
digital modulation ...................................... 2.110, 3.77
GSM/EDGE .............................................. 2.307, 3.98
NADC ......................................................2.268, 3.117
PDC.........................................................2.285, 3.127
PHS .........................................................2.122, 3.136
W-CDMA .................................................2.159, 3.155
Delay range
Fading simulation ....................................................... 2.84
Delete
all data stored ................................................2.413, 3.205
frame (DECT).................................................. 2.329, 3.58
frame (GSM/EDGE) .......................................2.311, 3.100
frame (NADC) ................................................2.272, 3.120
frame (PDC)...................................................2.289, 3.129
frame (PHS) ...................................................2.125, 3.139
list .............................................................................. 2.33
list entry ..................................................................... 2.39
mapping (CDMA) ...........................................2.145, 3.107
memory..........................................................2.413, 3.205
Delimiter......................................................................... 3.215
Delta phase ..........................................................2.415, 3.133
Demultiplexer ................................................................. 2.176
Detuning, external .......................................................... 2.414
Deviation
FM .................................................................... 2.61, 3.78
FSK (digital modulation).................................. 2.106, 3.75
PM .................................................................. 2.63, 3.142
Deviation error
FSK............................................................................ 5.39
GFSK......................................................................... 5.40
Deviation limits
FM ............................................................................. 2.62
PM ............................................................................. 2.64
Differential coding (digital modulation)................... 2.104, 3.75
Digit cursor....................................................................... 2.23
Digital modulation.................................................... 2.86, 3.65
coding ............................................................... 2.87, 3.75
constellation diagram ................................................. 2.87
control list........................................................ 2.103, 3.71
data list2.103, 2.129, 2.147, 2.275, 2.294, 2.313, 2.333,
3.69
envelope control.............................................. 2.99, 2.112
FSK............................................................................ 2.89
menu........................................................................ 2.101
modulation data ......................................2.92, 2.102, 3.69
modulation methods................................................... 2.87
PRBS data ................................................................. 2.94
PSK ........................................................................... 2.87
QAM .......................................................................... 2.87
setting conflicts .......................................................... 2.91
test procedure ............................................................ 5.38
trigger.............................................................. 2.109, 3.77
Digital standard
3GPP W-CDMA .............................................2.169, 3.159
DECT .............................................................. 2.318, 3.53
GSM/EDGE .................................................... 2.301, 3.96
IS-95 CDMA...................................................2.130, 3.102
NADC.............................................................2.262, 3.115
PDC ...............................................................2.279, 3.124
PHS ...............................................................2.115, 3.134
test procedure ............................................................ 5.45
W-CDMA........................................................2.150, 3.152
Digital synthesis (slot) ........................................................ 1.5
Disabling keyboard......................................................... 3.203

D
Data
bits (RS232) ......................................................2.411, A.5
input/output ................................................ 2.7, 2.13, 2.96
lines (IEC/IEEE-bus) ................................................... A.1
offset ........................................................................ 3.158
rate (CDMA) .................................................. 2.145, 3.108
Data enable input............................................................ 2.375
Data generator
installation ....................................................................1.7
test procedure ............................................................5.41
Data list ........... 2.129, 2.147, 2.275, 2.294, 2.313, 2.333, 3.69
checksum ............................................................ 3.41, 4.2
enhanced channels .................................................. 2.252
GSM/EDGE.............................................................. 2.317
Data source .................................................................... 2.174
data field........................................................ 2.251, 3.186
DCCH field ............................................................... 3.192
DCCH field ............................................................... 3.186
DTCH field................................................................ 3.186
DTCH field................................................................ 3.192
TPC field ....................................................... 2.252, 3.187
DC voltage offset
test procedure ............................................................5.78
DCL ................................................................................ 3.215
Decimal point............................................................... 2.3, 3.9
DECT..................................................................... 2.318, 3.53
test procedure ............................................................5.47
Default setting
3GPP W-CDMA............................................. 2.335, 2.336
Default setting (3GPP W-CDMA)......................... 2.180, 3.163
Default setting (CDMA)........................................ 2.138, 3.103
Default setting (W-CDMA) ................................... 2.156, 3.153
Default values (3GPP W-CDMA) .................................... 2.216
Delay
clock
3GPP W-CDMA ....................................... 2.187, 3.168
ARB .......................................................... 2.354, 3.22
CDMA ..................................................... 2.143, 3.106
DECT ........................................................ 2.326, 3.56
digital modulation ...................................... 2.111, 3.76
GSM/EDGE............................................... 2.309, 3.99
NADC...................................................... 2.270, 3.118
PDC ........................................................ 2.287, 3.127
PHS ........................................................ 2.123, 3.137
signal
3GPP W-CDMA ........................... 2.186, 2.337, 3.168
ARB .......................................................... 2.347, 3.20
DECT ........................................................ 2.325, 3.56
GSM/EDGE............................................... 2.308, 3.98

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Display
brightness...................................................................2.11
contrast ......................................................................2.11
test procedure ..............................................................5.8
Distortion characteristics................................................. 2.387
calculation from polynomial equations ...................... 2.390
enter a new distortion characteristic ......................... 2.389
loading new distortion characteristics ....................... 2.387
selection ................................................................... 2.385
Distortion simulation
test procedure ............................................................5.70
Distortion simulator ......................................................... 2.383
level correction ......................................................... 2.388
Domain conflict.............................................................2.212
Doppler shift
Fading simulation ...........2.76, 2.80, 2.84, 3.87, 3.89, 3.92
Downlink
DECT ....................................................................... 2.318
GSM/EDGE.............................................................. 2.301
NADC ....................................................................... 2.262
PDC ......................................................................... 2.279
PHS.......................................................................... 2.115
Downlink signal
3 GPPW-CDMA............................................. 2.182, 3.165
DPCCH POWER ............................................................ 2.256
DPDCH POWER ............................................................ 2.255
DUMMY Burst (GSM/EDGE) .......................................... 2.314
Duration blank signal ........................................... 2.429, 3.197
Dwell list
LIST ......................................................................... 2.404
MSEQ ........................................................... 2.406, 3.204
Dwell time
level sweep ................................................... 2.398, 3.150
LF sweep....................................................... 2.400, 3.197
LIST .............................................................. 2.404, 3.110
MSEQ ........................................................... 2.409, 3.204
RF sweep ...................................................... 2.397, 3.149

mobile station........................................................... 3.188
Multicode ................................................................. 3.187
OCNS channels ....................................................... 3.187
Overall symbol rate in uplink .................................... 2.255
overall symbol rate uplink......................................... 3.190
sequence length....................................................... 3.184
Sequence length ...................................................... 2.248
symbol rate ....................................................2.248, 3.184
test procedure ............................................................ 5.62
timing offset ...................................................2.249, 3.184
Enhanced P-CCHCP/BCH State .................................... 2.241
Envelope control
DECT .............................................................. 2.327, 3.56
digital modulation ....................................2.99, 2.112, 3.76
GSM/EDGE .................................................... 2.309, 3.99
NADC.............................................................2.270, 3.118
PDC ...............................................................2.287, 3.128
PHS ...............................................................2.124, 3.137
Envelopes (3GPP W-CDMA) ........................................ 2.224
EOI (command line) ........................................................... 3.8
EPROM, test ...................................................................... 4.2
Equalizer (CDMA) .......................................................... 2.138
Error messages............................................ 2.433, 3.206, B.1
Error queue ...............................................3.200, 3.203, 3.226
Error rate measurement BLER
operating mode .......................................................... 3.34
Error vector
noise generation and distortion simulation ................. 5.75
PSK ........................................................................... 5.40
QAM .......................................................................... 5.40
test procedure ............................................................ 5.27
Error vector magnitude
measure..................................................................... 5.27
ESE (event status enable register)................................. 3.222
Event status enable register (ESE) ................................ 3.222
Exponent............................................................................ 3.9
EXT TUNE input.................................................... 2.21, 2.414
EXT1/2
coupling ....................... 2.59, 2.61, 2.63, 3.50, 3.78, 3.142
input........................................................................... 2.21
External detuning ........................................................... 2.414
External modulation sources ........................................ 2.55
External power control
Enhanced Channels................................................. 2.256
External power control mechanism. 2.246, 2.254, 3.183, 3.189
External reference ................................................2.414, 3.148
External trigger
active edge ................................ 2.114, 2.429, 3.77, 3.214
LIST ...............................................................2.402, 3.212
MSEQ ............................................................2.407, 3.214
sweep ............................................................2.394, 3.210

E
ECL output ..................................................................... 2.114
Edge (external trigger) ..................... 2.114, 2.429, 3.77, 3.214
Edit list..............................................................................2.35
EMF..................................................................................2.53
Enable register ............................................................... 3.219
Encryption scrambling (PHS)............................... 2.127, 3.140
Enhanced channels
bit error.......................................................... 3.185, 3.190
bit errors ................................................................... 2.244
channel coding ......................................................... 2.243
channel start power .................................................. 2.251
channelization code .................................................. 2.251
data source ..............................2.251, 2.252, 3.186, 3.192
external power control mechanismus........................ 2.254
multicode.................................................................. 2.252
symbol rate............................................................... 2.256
Enhanced Channels ............................................ 2.236, 3.180
Additional MS ........................................................... 2.260
Base station ............................................................. 3.183
bit error..................................................................... 3.184
Branching with 3GPP W-CDMA ............................... 2.237
channel coding ......................................................... 3.183
channel start power .................................................. 3.185
channelization code .................................................. 3.185
crest factor .................................................... 2.257, 3.188
data field................................................................... 3.187
data source .............................................................. 3.186
External power control.............................................. 2.256
external power control mechanism ..... 2.246, 3.183, 3.189
Maximum input level................................................. 2.259

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Fading simulation .................................................... 2.70, 3.82
Area constant.................................................... 2.77, 3.88
BIRTH-DEATH........................................................... 2.83
Configuration.............................................2.72, 2.73, 3.84
Correlation ........................................................ 2.77, 3.88
Correlation between paths ......................................... 2.72
Correlation coefficient ....................................... 2.77, 3.88
Coupled parameters.......................................... 2.74, 3.86
Delay range................................................................ 2.84
Doppler shift................... 2.76, 2.80, 2.84, 3.87, 3.89, 3.92
Dwell period ...................................................... 2.84, 3.92
Fine Delay.................................................................. 2.78
Insertion loss....................................2.74, 2.84, 3.86, 3.91
Log Normal fading............................................. 2.77, 3.88
Moving Delay ............................................................. 2.81
Output power ............................................................. 2.71

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Profile .............................2.75, 2.80, 2.84, 3.87, 3.89, 3.92
Pseudo Noise Generator ................................... 2.73, 3.84
Rayleigh fading................................ 2.75, 2.80, 3.87, 3.89
Ricean fading .................................................... 2.75, 3.87
Signal delay...........2.76, 2.80, 2.82, 2.84, 3.88, 3.90, 3.92
Standard Fading .........................................................2.73
test assembly ...............................................................5.6
test procedure ............................................................5.64
Time grid ....................................................................2.84
Two-channel fading ....................................................2.71
Variation period ................................................. 2.82, 3.91
Fading simulator
calibration...................................................................3.37
installation ....................................................................1.8
slot ...............................................................................1.5
test................................................................................ 4.2
FBI (3GPP W-CDMA) ............................... 2.175, 2.204, 2.206
Filter
3GPP W-CDMA.............2.182, 2.183, 2.339, 3.165, 3.166
CDMA............................................................ 2.138, 3.104
DECT .............................................................. 2.323, 3.55
digital modulation............................................. 2.107, 3.75
GSM/EDGE............................................ 2.306, 3.97, 3.98
NADC ............................................................ 2.267, 3.116
PDC .............................................................. 2.284, 3.126
PHS............................................................... 2.120, 3.135
W-CDMA ....................................................... 2.157, 3.154
Filtering........................................................................... 2.177
Fitting options .....................................................................1.4
FM
coupling............................................................. 2.61, 3.78
deviation............................................................ 2.61, 3.78
deviation limits............................................................2.62
frequency .......................................................... 2.61, 3.79
modulator .....................................................................1.6
slot .........................................................................1.5
preemphasis............................................. 2.61, 2.62, 3.79
Format, data (IEC/IEEE bus) ............................................3.44
Forward link signal (CDMA) ................................. 2.136, 3.103
Frame
DECT .............................................................. 2.328, 3.57
GSM/EDGE................................................... 2.310, 3.100
NADC ............................................................ 2.272, 3.120
PDC .............................................................. 2.288, 3.129
PHS............................................................... 2.125, 3.138
Frequency
accuracy......................................................................1.2
AM..................................................................... 2.59, 3.50
FM..................................................................... 2.61, 3.79
indication ....................................................................2.22
suppression............................................... 2.413, 3.43
LF generator.................................................. 2.391, 3.194
LF sweep....................................................... 2.399, 3.195
list (LIST)....................................................... 2.401, 3.111
offset ................................................................. 2.45, 3.81
PM................................................................... 2.63, 3.143
RF output signal .........................................................3.80
RF sweep ........................................................ 2.396, 3.81
test procedure ..............................................................5.8
Frequency marker
LF sweep....................................................... 2.400, 3.196
RF sweep ...................................................... 2.397, 3.112
Frequency modulation (FM)..................................... 2.61, 3.78
test procedure ............................................................5.34
Frequency range (3GPP W-CDMA)................................ 2.225
Frequency sweep
LF.................................................................. 2.399, 3.197
RF ................................................................. 2.396, 3.149
FSK modulation (digital modulation) .................................2.89
Full rate (CDMA).................................................. 2.146, 3.108
Functional test ....................................................................4.1

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GET (Group Execute Trigger) ........................................ 3.216
GPS.. ............................................................................... 3.93
GSM/EDGE........................................................... 2.301, 3.96
test procedure ............................................................ 5.46
Guard data field
DECT ....................................................................... 2.333
GSM/EDGE ............................................................. 2.314
NADC....................................................................... 2.274
PDC ....................................................2.295, 2.297, 2.299
PHS ......................................................................... 2.129

H
Half rate (CDMA)..................................................2.146, 3.108
Handshake (RS232)..................................... 2.411, 3.202, A.6
Header (commands)........................................................... 3.6
Header field (display) ..................................................... 2.22
HOP mode(LIST)..................................................2.402, 3.213
HOP output ...................................................................... 2.15
HOP trigger signal (GSM/EDGE)..........................2.312, 3.101
Hopping.......................................................................... 2.316
Hopping signal (digital modulation)................................... 2.93

I
I FADED output ................................................................ 2.13
I/Q
constellation diagram ................................................. 2.87
filter............................................................................ 2.68
modulation ..............................................2.66, 2.356, 3.65
I/Q imbalance
test procedure ............................................................ 5.29
I/Q modulator
calibration ....................................................... 2.419, 3.39
Idle data field (PHS) ....................................................... 2.129
IEC/IEEE bus
address ..........................................................2.410, 3.202
interface .............................................................. 2.19, A.1
language .................................................................. 2.414
Imbalance ............................................................... 2.67, 3.66
Impairment ......................................................2.67, 2.69, 3.65
Indentations.................................................................... 3.12
Indication
attenuator circuits..................................................... 2.427
counter..................................................................... 2.427
error messages ..............................................2.433, 3.200
modules .......................................................... 2.424, 3.41
operating hours .......................................................... 3.42
operating-hours ........................................................ 2.427
serial number .................................................. 2.427, 3.15
software version.............................................. 2.427, 3.42
suppress .................................................................. 2.413
Inhibition of retrigger
3GPP W-CDMA .............................................2.185, 3.167
ARB ................................................................ 2.347, 3.20
CDMA ............................................................2.141, 3.105
DECT .............................................................. 2.325, 3.56
digital modulation ............................................ 2.110, 3.77
GSM/EDGE .................................................... 2.307, 3.98
NADC.............................................................2.269, 3.117
PDC ...............................................................2.286, 3.127
PHS ...............................................................2.122, 3.136
W-CDMA........................................................2.159, 3.155
Inhibition trigger
3GPP W-CDMA ....................................................... 2.337
Initial status ........................................................................ 1.2
Input................................................................................. 2.15

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[M/µ] .............................................................................2.5
[MENU 1/2] ....................................................... 2.11, 2.25
[MOD ON/OFF] .........................................2.9, 2.58, 2.428
[PRESET] ............................................................. 1.3, 2.9
[RCL] .................................................................. 2.3, 2.43
[RETURN]........................................................... 2.5, 2.23
[RF ON/OFF] ..............................................2.9, 2.26, 2.54
[SAVE] ................................................................ 2.3, 2.43
[SELECT]............................................................ 2.5, 2.23
[STATUS].......................................................... 2.9, 2.432
[X1/Enter]..................................................................... 2.5
Key words (commands)...................................................... 3.6
Keyboard
disabling................................................................... 3.203
test procedure .............................................................. 5.8

BIT CLOCK ......................................................... 2.7, 2.95
buffer........................................................................ 3.215
correction ...................................................................2.27
CW .............................................................................2.15
data ............................................................................2.13
DATA .................................................................. 2.7, 2.96
Data enable .............................................................. 2.375
DATA-Dx ....................................................................2.97
EXT TUNE ...................................................... 2.21, 2.414
EXT1/2 .......................................................................2.21
LEV-ATT ....................................................................2.15
POW RAMP ...................................................... 2.17, 2.99
PULS..........................................................................2.21
REF............................................................................2.19
RES.......................................................................... 2.375
resistance.......................................................... 2.19, 2.21
SER DATA ........................................................ 2.17, 2.98
SYMBCLK ......................................................... 2.13, 2.97
SYMBOL CLOCK ................................................ 2.7, 2.95
TRIGGER............. 2.21, 2.394, 2.402, 2.407, 2.429, 3.214
TRIGIN .......................................................................2.15
Inputs for modulations ......................................................2.55
Insert list entry ..................................................................2.38
Installation
options..........................................................................1.4

L
Leakage .................................................................. 2.67, 3.66
LEARN (LIST mode) ............................................2.404, 3.111
LEV ATT
calibration .............................................2.422, 2.423, 3.37
input/output ................................................................ 2.15
Level
attenuation
DECT........................................................ 2.328, 3.57
digital modulation ..............................2.93, 2.112, 3.77
GSM/EDGE .............................................. 2.310, 3.99
NADC ......................................................2.271, 3.119
PDC.........................................................2.288, 3.128
PHS .........................................................2.125, 3.138
calibration .................................................................. 3.38
control ............................................................. 2.50, 3.144
control of burst
DECT........................................................ 2.327, 3.56
digital modulation ...................................... 2.112, 3.76
GSM/EDGE .............................................. 2.309, 3.99
NADC ......................................................2.270, 3.118
PDC.........................................................2.287, 3.128
PHS .........................................................2.124, 3.137
correction
list UCOR.................................................... 2.52, 3.51
indication.................................................................... 2.22
resolution ............................................................. 2.48
suppression .............................................. 2.413, 3.43
limit ................................................................. 2.48, 3.145
list ..................................................................2.401, 3.111
marker............................................................2.399, 3.113
offset............................................................... 2.48, 3.145
presetting (calibration)................................................ 3.38
RF output ........................................................ 2.47, 3.145
sweep .................................................2.398, 3.146, 3.150
test procedure ............................................................ 5.12
unit..........................................................2.26, 2.47, 3.215
Level correction
polynomial................................................................ 2.386
Polynomial ................................................................. 3.64
Level reduction
GSM/EDGE ............................................................. 2.316
LF
frequency .......................................................2.391, 3.194
generator ..............................................2.57, 2.391, 3.194
output......................................................2.21, 2.391, 3.48
sweep ............................................................2.399, 3.195
Link direction
3 GPP W-CDMA ............................................2.182, 3.165
List
commands ...................................................................C.1
control (digital modulation) ......................2.93, 2.103, 3.71
delete ......................................................................... 2.34

software options.........................................1.15, 2.431
Instrument reset.............................................. 1.3, 3.16, 3.205
Instrument settings
recall ................................................................. 2.43, 3.16
save .................................................................. 2.43, 3.16
Integrating BER measurement ......................................... 2.375
Interface
BER............................................................................2.19
functions (IEC/IEEE-bus)............................................. A.2
functions (RS-232-C)................................................... A.5
IEC/IEEE-bus .............................................................2.19
messages (IEC/IEEE-bus)........................................... A.3
PAR DATA .................................................................2.97
RS232 ........................................................................2.19
SERDATA ...........................................................2.98, A.7
Interleaver function (Enhanced Channels) ...................... 3.183
Intermodulation suppression .............................................2.50
Interpolation rate (ARB) .................................................. 2.343
Interrupt .......................................................................... 3.221
Interrupt-free level setting .................................................2.50
IQ AUX output ..................................................................2.13
IQ Multiplex (W-CDMA) .................................................. 2.165
IS-95 CDMA ........................................................ 2.130, 3.102
test procedure ............................................................5.51
IST flag .............................................................................3.15

J
Jitter simulation (DECT).................................................. 2.328

K
Key
-/...................................................................................2.3
[ASSIGN]........................................................... 2.11, 2.25
[BACKSPACE] .............................................................2.3
[ERROR] ........................................................... 2.9, 2.433
[FREQ] ................................................................ 2.3, 2.45
[G/n] ............................................................................. 2.5
[HELP]............................................................... 2.9, 2.432
[k/m] .............................................................................2.5
[LEVEL] ............................................................... 2.3, 2.47
[LOCAL] ................................................................ 2.9, 3.3

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dwell (LIST) ................................................... 2.404, 3.110
dwell (MSEQ) ................................................ 2.406, 3.204
edit .............................................................................2.35
fill................................................................................2.36
frequency (LIST)............................................ 2.401, 3.111
function LEARN............................................. 2.404, 3.111
generate .....................................................................2.33
instrument states (MSEQ) ........................................ 3.204
level (LIST).................................................... 2.401, 3.111
level correction (UCOR)..................................... 2.52, 3.51
manual processing of the list .................................... 2.402
open ...........................................................................2.33
operating modes (LIST) ...................... 2.401, 3.110, 3.213
operating modes (MSEQ) ................... 2.407, 3.204, 3.214
select..........................................................................2.33
store ...........................................................................2.35
LIST
inputs/outputs ........................................................... 2.402
operating modes....................................................... 3.111
List entry
delete .........................................................................2.39
insert ..........................................................................2.38
Load
frame (DECT) .................................................. 2.329, 3.58
frame (GSM/EDGE)....................................... 2.311, 3.100
frame (NADC)................................................ 2.272, 3.120
frame (PDC) .................................................. 2.289, 3.129
frame (PHS) .................................................. 2.125, 3.138
mapping (CDMA)........................................... 2.144, 3.107
Log Normal fading ................................................... 2.77, 3.88
Long form (commands).......................................................3.7
Low-distortion mode
CDMA....................................................................... 3.104
digital modulation........................................................3.76
NADC ............................................................ 2.267, 3.117
PDC .............................................................. 2.284, 3.126
PHS.......................................................................... 3.136
W-CDMA ....................................................... 2.158, 3.155
Lower-case (commands) ....................................................3.7

BIRTH-DEATH........................................................... 2.83
call............................................................................. 2.25
cursor......................................................................... 2.23
DIGITAL MOD.......................................................... 2.101
DIGITAL STD - DECT .............................................. 2.322
DIGITAL STD - GSM/EDGE .................................... 2.305
DIGITAL STD - IS-95- MODE - FWD_LINK_18........ 2.136
DIGITAL STD - IS-95- MODE - REV_LINK .............. 2.146
DIGITAL STD - IS-95- MODE - REV_LINK_CODED 2.148
DIGITAL STD - NADC.............................................. 2.266
DIGITAL STD - PDC ................................................ 2.283
DIGITAL STD - PHS ................................................ 2.119
DIGITAL STD - WCDMA/3GPP - Downlink .............. 2.338
DIGITAL STD - WCDMA/3GPP – downlink menu .... 2.179
ERROR.................................................................... 2.433
fields ......................................................................... 2.23
FINE DELAY.............................................................. 2.78
FREQUENCY ............................................................ 2.45
HELP ....................................................................... 2.432
keys ............................................................................. 2.5
LEVEL - ALC .................................................... 2.51, 2.53
LEVEL - EMF............................................................. 2.53
LEVEL - LEVEL ......................................................... 2.47
LEVEL - UCOR .......................................................... 2.52
LF OUTPUT ............................................................. 2.391
LIST ......................................................................... 2.403
MEM SEQ................................................................ 2.408
MODULATION - PULSE ............................................ 2.65
MOVING DELAY........................................................ 2.81
NOISE/DIST ............................................................ 2.384
NOISE/DIST - POLYNOMIAL .................................. 2.385
overview (3GPP W-CDMA)...................................... 2.178
path............................................................................ 2.23
quick selection ........................................................... 2.25
STATUS................................................................... 2.432
store .......................................................................... 2.25
summary .................................................................... 2.44
SWEEP - FREQ....................................................... 2.396
SWEEP - LEVEL ..................................................... 2.398
SWEEP - LF GEN.................................................... 2.399
UTILITIES - AUX I/O................................................ 2.429
UTILITIES - BEEPER .............................................. 2.430
UTILITIES - CALIB - ALC TABLE ............................ 2.421
UTILITIES - CALIB - ALL ......................................... 2.417
UTILITIES - CALIB - LEV ATT ................................. 2.422
UTILITIES - CALIB - LEV PRESET.......................... 2.420
UTILITIES - CALIB - VCO SUM ............................... 2.418
UTILITIES - CALIB - VECTOR MOD........................ 2.419
UTILITIES - DIAG - C/N MEAS ................................ 2.426
UTILITIES - DIAG - CONFIG ................................... 2.424
UTILITIES - DIAG - PARAM .................................... 2.427
UTILITIES - DIAG - TPOINT .................................... 2.425
UTILITIES - INSTALL .............................................. 2.431
UTILITIES - MOD KEY ............................................ 2.428
UTILITIES - PHASE................................................. 2.415
UTILITIES - PROTECT ............................................ 2.416
UTILITIES - REF OSC ............................................. 2.414
UTILITIES - SYSTEM - GPIB................................... 2.410
UTILITIES - SYSTEM - LANGUAGE ....................... 2.414
UTILITIES - SYSTEM - RS232 ................................ 2.411
UTILITIES - SYSTEM - SECURITY ......................... 2.413
UTILITIES - SYSTEM - SERDATA .......................... 2.412
UTILITIES - TEST........................................................ 4.2
VECTOR MOD........................................................... 2.67
Menü
DIGITAL STD - WCDMA/3GPP - Downlink .............. 2.335
Messages
IEC/IEEE-bus............................................................... 3.5
RS232.......................................................................... 3.5
Minimum value (commands)............................................... 3.8
Misuse (3GPP W-CDMA)..........................2.195, 2.206, 3.169
Mobile station

M
Magnitude spectrum of a W-CDMA signal ...................... 2.225
Maintenance .......................................................................4.1
Mapping (CDMA) ................................................. 2.144, 3.106
Mapping data list (digital modulation)................................3.72
Marker
level sweep ................................................... 2.399, 3.113
LF sweep....................................................... 2.400, 3.196
RF sweep ...................................................... 2.397, 3.112
MARKER
output ................... 2.21, 2.395, 2.403, 2.429, 3.113, 3.196
Maximal deviation
FM..............................................................................2.62
PM..............................................................................2.64
Maximum input level (Enhanced Channels) .................... 2.259
Maximum value (commands) ..............................................3.9
Memory
delete ............................................................ 2.413, 3.205
depth (data generator) ................................................2.92
extension....................................................................2.86
installation ..............................................................1.7
sequence (MSEQ).............................. 2.406, 3.203, 3.214
Memory extension SMIQB12
test procedure ............................................................5.41
Menu
ANALOG MOD - AM...................................................2.59
ANALOG MOD - BB-AM.............................................2.60
ANALOG MOD - FM...................................................2.61
ANALOG MOD - PM...................................................2.63

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additional.................................................................. 3.192
CDMA....................................................................... 2.130
configuration (3GPP W-CDMA) ................................ 2.199
Enhanced ................................................................. 3.188
W-CDMA .................................................................. 2.150
Modulation
AM..................................................................... 2.59, 3.50
analog
test assembly .........................................................5.2
BB-AM............................................................... 2.60, 3.50
data (digital modulation) ........2.92, 2.96, 2.97, 2.102, 3.69
asynchronous transmission ..................................2.98
DECT .............................................................. 2.318, 3.53
Delay ........................................................................ 2.106
digital................................................................. 2.86, 3.67
external signal ............................................................2.56
FM..................................................................... 2.61, 3.78
GSM/EDGE..................................................... 2.301, 3.96
I/Q ..................................................................... 2.66, 3.65
inputs .........................................................................2.55
IS-95 CDMA .................................................. 2.130, 3.102
methods (digital modulation).......................................2.87
NADC ............................................................ 2.262, 3.115
PDC .............................................................. 2.279, 3.124
PHS............................................................... 2.115, 3.134
PM................................................................... 2.63, 3.142
pulse ............................................................... 2.65, 3.147
simultaneous ..............................................................2.57
sources.......................................................................2.55
vector ................................................................ 2.66, 3.65
W-CDMA .................................................................. 2.150
Modulation coder
installation ..................................................................1.13
Modulation data
GSM/EDGE.............................................................. 2.317
Modulation depth
AM..................................................................... 2.59, 3.50
ASK............................................................................5.39
DECT .........................................................................3.55
PM................................................................... 2.63, 3.142
Modulation generator
test procedure ............................................................5.25
Module indication................................................... 2.424, 3.41
MSEQ (Memory Sequence)...................... 2.406, 3.203, 3.214
Multi Channel (3GPP W-CDMA) ..................................... 2.208
Multichannel (3GPP W-CDMA)....................................... 3.170
Multicode ........................................................................ 2.177
3GPP W-CDMA ........................................................ 3.173
Channel simulation (3GPP W-CDMA) ............. 2.209, 3.171
enhanced channels .................................................. 2.252
Enhanced Channels ................................................. 3.187
W-CDMA ....................................................... 2.161, 3.156
Multiplex
Link Direction (W-CDMA) ......................................... 2.156
Multisignal measurements ................................................2.50

Numeric
input field ..................................................................... 2.3
suffix ............................................................................ 3.7
values ................................................................... 2.3, 3.9
Nyquist filter
3GPP W-CDMA .............................................2.182, 3.165
CDMA .................................................2.138, 2.139, 3.104
DECT .............................................................. 2.323, 3.55
NADC.............................................................2.267, 3.116
PDC ...............................................................2.284, 3.126
PHS ...............................................................2.120, 3.135
W-CDMA........................................................2.157, 3.154

O
OCNS............................................................................. 3.180
base station ............................................................. 3.187
Measurement ........................................................... 2.260
OCNS channels ............................................................. 3.187
fraction of power ...................................................... 2.258
Offset
frequency .......................................................... 2.46, 3.81
level ................................................................ 2.48, 3.145
Operating hours ............................................................... 3.42
Operating modes
LIST ................................ 2.401, 3.81, 3.111, 3.146, 3.212
MSEQ .................................................2.407, 3.203, 3.214
sweep .................. 2.393, 3.81, 3.146, 3.149, 3.197, 3.210
Operating-hours ............................................................. 2.427
Option
fitting ............................................................................ 1.4
SM-B1 - Reference oscillator OCXO ................. 1.5, 2.414
SM-B5 - FM/PM modulator..........................1.6, 2.61, 2.63
SMIQB11 - Data Generator................................. 1.7, 2.92
SMIQB12 - Memory Extension................................... 2.92
SMIQB14 - Fading Simulator ....................................... 1.8
SMIQB15 - Second Fading Simulator ........................ 1.10
SMIQB17 - Noise generator and distortion simulator
....................................................................... 1.12, 2.383
SMIQB19 - Rear panel connections for RF and LF .... 1.16
SMIQB20 - Modulation Coder ........................... 1.13, 2.86
SMIQB21 – Bit Error Rate Test ....................... 1.14, 2.368
SMIQB42 - Digital Standard IS-95 CDMA ................ 2.130
SMIQB47 - LOW ACP Filter....................................... 2.68
SMIQB48 - Enhanced Channels .............................. 2.236
SMIQB60 - Arbitrary Waveform Generator............... 2.341
Orthogonality ......................................................... 2.226, 2.230
Output
BB-AM ......................................................................... 2.7
BIT CLOCK.................................................................. 2.7
BITCLK ...................................................................... 2.15
BLANK ....................................... 2.21, 2.394, 2.402, 2.429
buffer ....................................................................... 3.217
CW............................................................................. 2.15
data............................................................................ 2.13
DATA ........................................................................... 2.7
ECL.......................................................................... 2.114
HOP........................................................................... 2.15
I FADED..................................................................... 2.13
IQ AUX ...................................................................... 2.13
LEV-ATT .................................................................... 2.15
level RF........................................................... 2.47, 3.144
LF ...........................................................2.21, 2.391, 3.48
MARKER ............. 2.21, 2.395, 2.403, 2.429, 3.113, 3.196
POW RAMP...................................................... 2.17, 2.99
Q.................................................................................. 2.9
Q FADED................................................................... 2.13
REF ................................................................ 2.19, 2.414
RF...............................................................2.9, 3.47, 3.80
SYMBCLK.................................................................. 2.13

N
NADC .................................................................. 2.262, 3.115
test procedure ............................................................5.48
Name of sequence (MSEQ)................................... 2.34, 3.205
NAN....................................................................................3.9
New Line (command line) ...................................................3.8
NINF ...................................................................................3.9
Noise generation
test procedure ............................................................5.70
Noise generator and distortion simulator ................... 2.383
installation ................................................................1.12
NORM, Normal Burst (GSM/EDGE) ............................... 2.312
NTRansition register ....................................................3.219

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SYMBOL CLOCK .........................................................2.7
TRIGOUT ...................................................................2.15
voltage............................................................. 2.391, 3.48
X_AXIS ........................................................... 2.21, 2.394
Output impedance
test assembly ...............................................................5.5
OVEN COLD ......................................................................1.2
Overall symbol rate
enhanced channels in uplink .................................... 2.255
Enhanced Channels in uplink ................................... 3.190
Overlapping execution .................................................... 3.216
OVERLOAD......................................................................2.54
Overload protection ................................................. 2.54, 3.47
Overmodulation ................................................................2.57
Overview
menus ........................................................................2.44
modulation sources ....................................................2.55
slots..............................................................................1.5
status register........................................................... 3.220
syntax elements .........................................................3.11

slot......................................................................... 1.5
Polarity
BLANK signal.................................................. 2.429, 3.47
marker signal ......................................2.429, 3.113, 3.196
pulse modulation ............................................. 2.65, 3.147
signal
3GPP W-CDMA ................................................. 2.186
3GPP W-CDMA signal....................................... 2.337
GSM .................................................................. 2.308
Trigger
ARB .......................................................... 2.347, 3.20
Polynomial
coefficient AM-AM.................................................... 2.385
Coefficient AM-AM ..................................................... 3.63
coefficient AM-PM.................................................... 2.385
Coefficient AM-PM ..................................................... 3.64
entering the parameters ........................................... 2.385
equations ................................................................. 2.390
level correction......................................................... 2.386
Level correction.......................................................... 3.64
PRBS....................................................................... 2.375
POW RAMP input/output......................................... 2.17, 2.99
Power
channel (CDMA) .................................2.145, 3.106, 3.107
channel (W-CDMA) .................. 2.163, 2.167, 3.156, 3.158
gating (CDMA) ...............................................2.146, 3.108
ramping (DECT) .............................................. 2.327, 3.56
ramping (digital modulation) ............................ 2.112, 3.76
ramping (GSM/EDGE) .................................... 2.309, 3.99
ramping (NADC).............................................2.270, 3.118
ramping (PDC) ...............................................2.287, 3.128
ramping (PHS) ...............................................2.124, 3.137
ratio (fading simulation).............................................. 3.87
supply .......................................................................... 1.1
total (W-CDMA)........................................................ 3.156
Power control ................................................................. 2.176
Power offset (additional MS) .......................................... 2.261
PPE (Parallel poll enable register).................................. 3.222
PRACH (3GPP W-CDMA).............................................. 2.202
PRBS
Polynomial ............................................................... 2.375
PRBS data (digital modulation)................................ 2.94, 3.69
Preamble (DECT)
normal...................................................................... 2.331
prolonged ................................................................. 2.332
Preamble (PHS) ............................................................. 2.128
Preamble data field (PDC).........................2.292, 2.297, 2.299
Preamble Repetition.............................................2.202, 2.203
Preemphasis (FM)...........................................2.61, 2.62, 3.79
Preset (instrument states) ....................................... 1.3, 3.205
Profile (fading simulation) ..... 2.75, 2.80, 2.84, 3.87, 3.89, 3.92
Programming Examples .....................................................D.1
Protection level............................................................... 3.205
Protective circuit...................................................... 2.54, 3.47
PS-ID-Code-Data field (PHS) ......................................... 2.129
PSK modulation ............................................................... 2.87
PTRansition register .................................................... 3.219
Pulling range .................................................................. 2.414
PULS input....................................................................... 2.21
Pulse modulation................................................... 2.65, 3.147
polarity ............................................................ 2.65, 3.147
test assembly............................................................... 5.4
test procedure ............................................................ 5.33
Pure doppler profile (fading simulation) ............................ 3.87
Putting into operation ......................................................... 1.1

P
Page indicators................................................................ 2.196
PAR DATA interface .........................................................2.97
Para. Predef. (3GPP W-CDMA)...................................... 2.189
Parallel modulation data ...................................................2.97
Parallel poll ..................................................................... 3.226
Parallel poll enable register (PPE) .................................. 3.222
Parameter (commands) ......................................................3.9
Parity (RS232) ........................................................ 3.202, A.5
Password............................................................. 2.416, 3.205
Path (commands) ...............................................................3.6
Pattern setting
getting started.............................................................2.27
list editor.....................................................................2.39
P-CCPCH/BCH............................................................... 2.238
PCPCH (3GPP W-CDMA) .............................................. 2.204
PDC..................................................................... 2.279, 3.124
test procedure ............................................................5.49
Performance test report ....................................................5.82
Period of output signal
DECT .............................................................. 2.325, 3.56
GSM/EDGE..................................................... 2.308, 3.98
NADC ............................................................ 2.269, 3.118
PDC .............................................................. 2.286, 3.127
PHS............................................................... 2.122, 3.137
Personal station (PS)
DECT ....................................................................... 2.318
GSM/EDGE.............................................................. 2.301
NADC ....................................................................... 2.262
PDC ......................................................................... 2.279
PHS.......................................................................... 2.115
Phase (RF output signal) ..................................... 2.415, 3.133
Phase error
GMSK ........................................................................5.40
Phase modulation .................................................. 2.63, 3.142
test procedure ............................................................5.37
Phase noise
test assembly ...............................................................5.5
PHS..................................................................... 2.115, 3.134
test procedure ............................................................5.50
Physical quantities..............................................................3.8
PM
coupling........................................................... 2.63, 3.142
deviation.......................................................... 2.63, 3.142
deviation limits............................................................2.64
frequency ........................................................ 2.63, 3.143
generator......................................................... 2.63, 3.142
modulator .......................................................... 1.6, 3.142

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Q FADED output .............................................................. 2.13
Q output ............................................................................. 2.9

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QAM modulation ...............................................................2.87
Quadrature error
vector modulation ....................................................5.29
Quadrature offset..................................................... 2.67, 3.66
Queries ..............................................................................3.5
responses.....................................................................3.8
Question ...........................................................................3.11
Quick selection
menu ..........................................................................2.25
parameter ..................................................................2.25
Quotation marks ...............................................................3.11

S
Same data (3GPP W-CDMA) ......................................... 2.226
Sample setting ................................................................. 2.27
Sample-and-hold mode .................................................... 2.50
Save
frame (DECT).................................................. 2.329, 3.58
frame (GSM/EDGE) .......................................2.311, 3.100
frame (NADC) ................................................2.272, 3.120
frame (PDC)...................................................2.289, 3.129
frame (PHS) ...................................................2.125, 3.138
instrument settings............................................ 2.43, 3.16
mapping (CDMA) ...........................................2.145, 3.107
SCPI
conformity information..................................................C.1
introduction .................................................................. 3.5
Scrambling
PDC ....................................................2.291, 2.299, 3.130
PHS ...............................................................2.127, 3.139
Scrambling code ............................................................ 2.232
Scrambling code generator ......................................... 2.171
Scrambling Unit............................................................ 2.174
Scrollbar........................................................................... 2.23
Select
1-out-of-n .................................................................. 2.24
mark........................................................................... 2.23
Self test...........................................................3.16, 3.207, 4.1
Semicolon ........................................................................ 3.11
Sequence length (3GPP W-CDMA)......................2.182, 3.165
SER DATA input ............................................................ 2.412
SERDATA-Interface ...........................................................A.7
Serial modulation data (digital modulation) ....................... 2.96
Serial number........................................................ 2.427, 3.15
Serial poll ....................................................................... 3.225
Service request (SRQ) .......................................... 3.16, 3.225
Service request enable register (SRE) .................. 3.16, 3.221
Setting commands ........................................................... 3.5
Setting conflicts (digital modulation) ................................. 2.91
Setting time
Test assembly.............................................................. 5.6
Setting value................................................................... 2.24
Settling bit .................................................................... 3.223
SFN................................................................................ 2.242
SFN restart..................................................................... 2.242
SFN Restart Trigger ....................................................... 2.215
Short form (commands)...................................................... 3.7
Sign.................................................................................... 3.9
Signal (data generator)
BGATE (burst gate) ................................................... 2.93
CW (continuous wave) ............................................... 2.93
HOP (hopping) ........................................................... 2.93
LATT (level attenuation)............................................. 2.93
TRIG1/2 (trigger output1/2) ........................................ 2.93
Signal delay
Fading simulation .. 2.76, 2.80, 2.82, 2.84, 3.88, 3.90, 3.92
Signal generation
downlink (W-CDMA)................................................. 2.150
downlink and uplink without IQ multiplex (W-CDMA) 2.154
uplink with IQ multiplex (W-CDMA) ................2.151, 2.165
Signature (3GPP W-CDMA) ......................2.175, 2.202, 2.204
Simulation of scenarios .................................................. 2.234
Simultaneous modulation ................................................. 2.57
Slot
Configuration
GSM/EDGE ....................................................... 2.316
Slot (DECT).................................................................... 2.330
Slot and frame builder ................................................. 2.175
SMIQ03S
Additional measurements........................................... 5.80
Software option .............................................................. 2.431
Software version ................................................... 2.427, 3.42
SOURce

R
Rack 19" ...........................................................................1.16
RAM, test............................................................................4.2
Ramp data field
NADC ....................................................................... 2.274
PDC ......................................................................... 2.292
PHS.......................................................................... 2.128
RAMP data field
DECT ....................................................................... 2.331
Rated characteristics
checking .......................................................................5.1
test procedures.............................................................5.8
Rayleigh fading...................................... 2.75, 2.80, 3.87, 3.89
RCL list (MSEQ) .................................................. 2.406, 3.204
RECALCULATE .................................................... 2.386, 3.64
Recall
frame (DECT) .................................................. 2.329, 3.58
frame (GSM/EDGE)....................................... 2.311, 3.100
frame (NADC)................................................ 2.272, 3.120
frame (PDC) .................................................. 2.289, 3.129
frame (PHS) .................................................. 2.125, 3.138
instrument settings ............................................ 2.43, 3.16
mapping (CDMA)........................................... 2.144, 3.107
REF input/output......................................... 2.19, 2.414, 3.148
Reference
external ......................................................... 2.414, 3.148
internal .......................................................... 2.414, 3.148
oscillator (calibration)....................................... 2.417, 3.38
oscillator OCXO...................................... 1.5, 2.414, 3.148
Reference frequency
test procedure ............................................................5.12
Remote control ...................................................................3.1
REMOTE state ...................................................................3.2
Remove paneling ..............................................................1.4
RES input ....................................................................... 2.375
Reset status reporting system ........................................ 3.227
Responses to queries .........................................................3.8
Reverse link signal (CDMA)...................... 2.146, 2.148, 3.103
RF
frequency .......................................................... 2.45, 3.80
output .................................................................. 2.9, 3.47
output level...................................................... 2.47, 3.145
sweep............................................................ 2.396, 3.149
RF OFF ............................................................................2.54
Ricean fading........................................................... 2.75, 3.87
Roll-off factor
3GPP W-CDMA............................................. 2.183, 3.165
CDMA............................................................ 2.139, 3.104
digital modulation............................................. 2.107, 3.75
NADC ............................................................ 2.267, 3.117
PDC .............................................................. 2.284, 3.126
PHS............................................................... 2.120, 3.136
W-CDMA ....................................................... 2.157, 3.154
Rotary knob ............................................................... 2.7, 2.23
RS232 interface................................... 2.19, 2.411, 3.202, A.4

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Modulation subsystem.............................................. 3.114
Source resistance.............................................................2.54
Span (RF sweep)................................................... 2.396, 3.81
Special characters ..........................................................3.13
Spectral purity.......................................................... 2.62, 2.64
test procedure ............................................................5.18
Spectrum of a W-CDMA signal ....................................... 2.225
Spreading scheme.......................................................... 2.220
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range
test procedure ............................................................5.78
Square brackets .................................................................3.7
SRE (service request enable register) ................... 3.16, 3.221
SRQ (service request) ........................................... 3.16, 3.225
Standard Fading ...............................................................2.73
STANDBY mode.................................................. 1.1, 1.2, 2.11
Start bit (RS232)............................................................... A.5
Start frequency
LF sweep....................................................... 2.400, 3.195
RF sweep ........................................................ 2.396, 3.81
Start level (level sweep)....................................... 2.398, 3.146
State REMOTE...................................................................3.2
STATus
OPERation register........................................ 3.199, 3.223
QUEStionable register................................... 3.200, 3.224
Status byte (STB) ........................................................... 3.221
Status line .......................................................................2.22
STATUS page ................................................................ 2.432
Status register (overview) ............................................... 3.220
Status reporting system .................................................. 3.218
STB (status byte)............................................................ 3.221
Steal Flag data field (PDC) .................................. 2.293, 2.300
Step width
frequency .......................................................... 2.45, 3.81
level................................................................. 2.48, 3.146
level sweep ................................................... 2.398, 3.151
LF sweep....................................................... 2.400, 3.198
RF sweep ...................................................... 2.397, 3.150
rotary knob
frequency variation ...................................... 2.45, 3.81
level ................................................................... 3.146
level variation .......................................................2.48
Stop bit (RS232) ...........................................2.411, 3.202, A.5
Stop frequency
LF sweep....................................................... 2.400, 3.195
RF sweep ........................................................ 2.396, 3.81
Stop level (level sweep).................................................. 3.146
Storage...............................................................................4.1
Store
frame (DECT) .................................................. 2.329, 3.58
frame (GSM/EDGE)....................................... 2.311, 3.100
frame (NADC)................................................ 2.272, 3.120
frame (PDC) .................................................. 2.289, 3.129
frame (PHS) .................................................. 2.125, 3.138
instrument settings ............................................ 2.43, 3.16
list...............................................................................2.35
mapping (CDMA)........................................... 2.145, 3.107
Structure
command......................................................................3.6
command line ...............................................................3.8
Sum bit ..........................................................................3.219
Sum deviation...................................................................2.57
Sum modulation depth ......................................................2.57
two-tone modulation ...................................................2.57
Summation ..................................................................... 2.177
Summing loop................................................................. 2.418
slot ...............................................................................1.5
Sweep ............................................................................ 2.392
level.................................................... 2.398, 3.146, 3.151
level sweep .............................................................. 2.398
LF.................................................................. 2.399, 3.197
outputs ..................................................................... 2.394
RF ........................................................ 2.396, 3.81, 3.149

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trigger.............................................................2.394, 3.210
Switchover to remote control .............................................. 3.2
SYMBCLK input/output ........................................... 2.13, 2.97
Symbol ............................................................................. 2.25
Symbol clock
CDMA ...................................................................... 2.142
digital modulation ............................................ 2.111, 3.76
NADC.............................................................2.270, 3.118
PDC ...............................................................2.287, 3.127
PHS ...............................................................2.123, 3.137
SYMBOL CLOCK input/output .................................. 2.7, 2.95
Symbol rate
3GPP W-CDMA........................ 2.189, 2.197, 2.208, 3.170
DECT .............................................................. 2.323, 3.55
digital modulation ............................................ 2.106, 3.75
enhanced channels .............................2.248, 2.256, 3.184
GSM/EDGE .................................................... 2.305, 3.97
NADC.............................................................2.267, 3.116
OCNS ............................................................2.257, 3.188
PDC ...............................................................2.284, 3.126
PHS ...............................................................2.120, 3.135
SYNC burst (DECT) ....................................................... 2.330
SYNC burst (PHS) ......................................................... 2.127
Synchronization
CDMA ...................................................................... 2.133
command ................................................................. 3.217
DECT ....................................................................... 2.319
PHS ......................................................................... 2.116
signal generation (digital modulation) ......................... 2.93
W-CDMA.................................................................. 2.152
Synchronization signal
3GPP W-CDMA ....................................................... 2.215
Synthesis range ...................................................... 2.62, 2.64
System bandwidth.......................................................... 2.384
System components (3GPP W-CDMA) .......................... 2.171
System frame number ...............................2.236, 2.238, 2.242
System Frame Number .................................................. 2.241
System information BCH ................................................ 2.242

T
Tags (ARB) ...................................................................... 3.23
Tail data field (GSM/EDGE) .................................2.312, 2.316
TCH, Traffic Channel configuration
NADC.............................................................2.274, 3.121
PDC ...............................................................2.291, 3.130
PHS ...............................................................2.127, 3.139
Termination criteria
BLER ....................................................................... 2.381
Test................................................................................ 2.427
Test assembly .................................................................... 5.2
analog modulations ...................................................... 5.2
broadband FM.............................................................. 5.3
fading simulation .......................................................... 5.6
output impedance......................................................... 5.5
pulse modulation .......................................................... 5.4
Setting time.................................................................. 5.6
SSB phase noise ......................................................... 5.5
vector modulation......................................................... 5.4
Test equipment .................................................................. 5.1
Test frequency (recommended).......................................... 5.7
Test level (recommended).................................................. 5.7
Test model (3GPP W-CDMA)......................................... 2.180
Test points ............................................................ 2.425, 3.42
Test procedure
3GPP W-CDMA ......................................................... 5.53
amplitude modulation ................................................. 5.31
Arbitrary Waveform Generator ................................... 5.77
Bit error rate test ........................................................ 5.63

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broadband AM............................................................5.33
data generator ............................................................5.41
DC voltage offset........................................................5.78
DECT .........................................................................5.47
digital modulation........................................................5.38
digital standards .........................................................5.45
Enhanced Channels ...................................................5.62
error vector.................................................................5.27
fading simulation ........................................................5.64
frequency .....................................................................5.8
frequency modulation .................................................5.34
GSM/EDGE................................................................5.46
I/Q imbalance .............................................................5.29
IS-95 CDMA ...............................................................5.51
level............................................................................5.12
Measurements for SMIQ03S ......................................5.80
memory extension SMIQB12......................................5.41
modulation generator..................................................5.25
NADC .........................................................................5.48
noise generation and distortion simulation ..................5.70
PDC ...........................................................................5.49
phase modulation .......................................................5.37
PHS............................................................................5.50
pulse modulation ........................................................5.33
reference frequency....................................................5.12
spectral purity .............................................................5.18
spurious-free dynamic range ......................................5.78
sweep.........................................................................5.24
TETRA .......................................................................5.48
vector modulation .......................................................5.26
W-CDMA ....................................................................5.52
Test procedures..................................................................5.8
TETRA - Digital standard
test procedure ............................................................5.48
TFCI (3GPP W-CDMA)...................2.175, 2.194, 2.205, 3.169
Time domain (3GPP W-CDMA) ...................................... 2.219
Time grid
Fading simulation .......................................................2.84
Timing offset (3GPP W-CDMA)2.176, 2.198, 2.205, 2.209,
2.229, 3.173
Timing offset (Enhanced Channels)................................ 2.249
Total power
3GPP W-CDMA...............................................2.187, 3.168
CDMA............................................................ 2.143, 3.106
TPC (3GPP W-CDMA) ...................2.175, 2.198, 2.200, 3.173
TPC bit (3GPP W-CDMA)......................... 2.195, 2.206, 3.169
Training sequence code (GSM/EDGE) ................ 2.312, 2.317
Transfer clock ................................................................. 2.373
Trigger
3GPP W-CDMA.................................. 2.184, 2.336, 3.167
active edge................................ 2.114, 2.429, 3.77, 3.214
ARB................................................................. 2.347, 3.20
CDMA............................................................ 2.140, 3.105
DECT ................................................... 2.319, 2.323, 3.55
delay
3GPP W-CDMA ................................................. 2.336
digital modulation.................................... 2.109, 3.69, 3.77
GPS ...........................................................................3.94
GSM/EDGE..................................................... 2.306, 3.98
inhibition
3GPP W-CDMA ................................................. 2.337
ARB .......................................................... 2.347, 3.20
inhibition (3GPP W-CDMA) ........................... 2.185, 3.167
inhibition (CDMA) .......................................... 2.141, 3.105
inhibition (DECT) ............................................. 2.325, 3.56
inhibition (digital modulation) ........................... 2.110, 3.77
inhibition (GSM/EDGE).................................... 2.307, 3.98
inhibition (NADC)........................................... 2.269, 3.117
inhibition (PDC) ............................................. 2.286, 3.127
inhibition (PHS) ............................................. 2.122, 3.136
inhibition (W-CDMA)................................................. 2.159
LIST .............................................................. 2.402, 3.212

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MSEQ ...................................................................... 3.214
NADC.............................................................2.267, 3.117
OFF TIME (ARB) ............................................ 2.348, 3.21
ON TIME (ARB) .............................................. 2.348, 3.21
oscilloscope ...................................................2.394, 3.112
PDC ...............................................................2.284, 3.126
PHS ....................................................2.116, 2.120, 3.136
Sequence control (ARB) ................................. 2.345, 3.19
source
3GPP W-CDMA ............................2.185, 2.336, 3.167
ARB .......................................................... 2.347, 3.20
sweep ............................................................2.394, 3.210
W-CDMA........................................................2.158, 3.155
XY recorder....................................................2.394, 3.149
TRIGGER
input........................................... 2.21, 2.402, 2.407, 2.429
Trigger generator (ARB) ................................................. 2.344
Trigger Out GSM............................................................ 2.308
Trigger signal
3GPP W-CDMA ....................................................... 2.215
Triggering action............................................................ 2.25
TRIGIN input .................................................................... 2.15
TRIGOUT output .............................................................. 2.15
Truth values ....................................................................... 3.8
Tuning voltage................................................................ 2.415
Two-channel fading .......................................................... 2.71
Two-tone modulation........................................................ 2.57

U
UCOR (level correction) .......................................... 2.52, 3.51
Uncorrelated data (3GPP W-CDMA) .............................. 2.226
Unique word (PHS) ........................................................ 2.128
Unit ...................................................................2.5, 3.8, 3.215
Universal commands..........................................................A.3
Uplink
DECT ....................................................................... 2.318
GSM/EDGE ............................................................. 2.301
NADC....................................................................... 2.262
PDC ......................................................................... 2.279
PHS ......................................................................... 2.115
Uplink signal
3 GPPW-CDMA .............................................2.182, 3.165
User correction (UCOR) .......................................... 2.52, 3.51

V
Variation period
Fading simulation .............................................. 2.82, 3.91
VCO SUM calibration ............................................ 2.418, 3.39
Vector modulation ................................2.66, 2.67, 2.356, 3.65
calibration ....................................................... 2.419, 3.39
IQ filter ....................................................................... 2.68
Quadrature error ...................................................... 5.29
test assembly............................................................... 5.4
test procedure ............................................................ 5.26
Ventilation ducts .............................................................. 1.4
Voltage
external modulation signal.......................................... 2.56
LF output......................................................... 2.391, 3.48
VOX
PDC ...............................................................2.298, 3.130
PHS ...............................................................2.127, 3.139

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W

X

Walsh code (CDMA) ............................................ 2.145, 3.107
Waveform memory (3GPP W-CDMA)............................. 2.183
W-CDMA ........................................................................ 2.150
Multicode.................................................................. 3.156
test procedure ............................................................5.52
Trigger...................................................................... 2.158
W-CDMA 3GPP................................................... 2.169, 3.159
Additional ................................................................. 3.180
Enhanced Channels ................................................. 3.180
OCNS....................................................................... 3.180
test procedure ............................................................5.53
White space......................................................................3.11
WinIQSIM
Support of ARB ........................................................ 2.344

X field (DECT) ................................................................ 2.333
X_AXIS output ...................................................... 2.21, 2.394
XY recorder..........................................................2.394, 3.149

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Z
Z field (DECT) ....................................................... 2.333, 3.60

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