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Keyword: RxQuality Abstract: This document analyzes factors that affect the downlink RxQuality on the BSS side. Based on the analysis, some methods are elaborated to quickly improve the downlink RxQuality. The Um quality is also to be improved to avoid poor RxQuality failure, call drop, and frame deletion resulted from the voice decoding decrease in the call. Some measures for optimizing this KPI are provided in this document to help field engineers address quality problems. This document targets at optimizing network KPIs and improving network quality so as to make sound preparations for the final network delivery. Keyword: RxQuality (Downlink) List of abbreviations: Abbreviations Full spelling
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Contents
1 Basic Principle ......................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Definition ............................................................................................................................... 5 1.2 Theory Introduction ............................................................................................................... 5 1.3 Recommended Formula ......................................................................................................... 5 1.4 Signaling Procedure and Statistical Point .............................................................................. 5
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1.1 Definition 1.2 Theory Introduction
Basic Principle
The RxQuality is an informal KPI. It identifies the Bit Error Rate (BER) on the Um interface based on the proportions of downlink RxQuality at various levels. The RxQuality can reflect the entire network quality. When the RxQuality is good and no major bug exists in voice processing, you can infer that the voice quality on the network is good.
In theory, two measures can be taken to improve the RxQuality. One is to improve the RxQuality and demodulation performance (decoding the BER) with the same signals. The other is to decrease interference. In practice, the latter is an optimization method for improving the RxQuality. None.
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Network planning Data configuration Frequency planning Coverage Interference Power control
Influencing Factors
According to cases and experiences in solving this problem, the following factors affect the downlink RxQuality:
Interference-Based Channel Assignment (IBCA) UISS ICC These preceding factors are described in Chapter 3 .
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Poor RxQuality
Yes
Antenna, TRX, and clock alarms Check the alarm recovery procedures and recover alarms.
No
Frequency hopping in sequence
Yes
No
Secondary generation power control
Yes
No
Intra- network interference
Yes
Adjust the co-channel and adjacent-channel frequencies. Control the coverage of the cell of heavy traffic to avoid interferences due to inter-cell coverage.
No
Inter- network interference
Yes
Perform the cross test in local cells. The scanner facilitates the interference source location.
No
Hardware fault
Yes
Check for hardware faults by examining the idle burst and interference fringe and performing intermodulation among the combiner, jumper, feeder, and antenna system.
No
Inter-RAT handover
Yes
Increase space for antenna systems at the same site. Avoid using the EGSM frequency. Add the filter to reduce the CDMA interference.
No
Yes
Disable the repeater or communicate with the vendor. Use the recommended security equipment of little interference.
No
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Hardware transmission fault (faulty TRX and antenna system in combination mode) Improper data configuration Intra- network interference Inter-network interference Clock fault Coverage and uplink-downlink imbalance Improper power control settings When the RxQuality is poor, the reasons for poor RxQuality are classified in terms of the preceding factors. Then, the RxQuality is improved from two perspectives. Check whether the poor RxQuality occurs on the entire network or only in some cells or BTSs. If poor RxQuality occurs on the entire network, causes are investigated in terms of internal network interference and external network interference. If poor RxQuality only occurs in some cells or BTSs, the procedures in section 3.1 are taken to investigate the causes. The RxQuality is improved by examining interference, modifying data configuration, replacing some hardware, cleaning feeder and jumper connectors, and replacing aged feeders.
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Besides, on the network with high noise floor, the RxQuality can be greatly improved by reducing the network noise floor and interference through the power control. If the preceding adjustments still cannot solve the problem, the latest R&D results of the Performance Dept are applied. These R&D results include synchronization network, ICC technology, and IBCA. The RxQuality is improved without reducing the network capacity.
The maximum RxQuality is not the ultimate aim of the network optimization. The ultimate goal is to enrich the customer experience according to different bandwidths, capacity requirements, traffic models, and network scenarios.
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frequencies, you can infer that it is internal BTS interference. Take the following measures: Check whether the TRX or Combining and Distribution Unit (CDU) fault causes the inter-network interference by blocking and replacing boards. Check whether the jumpers are connected to the cabinet top outlet and feeder properly. If the ports do not match, the front end circuit of the BTS may be unstable. In this case, the spontaneous vibrations may generate to bring interference to the internal bandwidth. Check whether the antenna system generates the passive intermodulation by disabling some TCH TRXs or exchanging antenna systems. In this case, you can determine whether the interference is caused by antenna intermodulation. The interference is eliminated mainly through RF optimization. For details, see the GSM Interference Analysis Guide.
4104 TRX configuration Alarm 4108 Radio link critical Alarm 4114 TRX interior I/O alarm 4136 TRX Hardware alarm 4144 TRX VSWR alarm 4192 TRX communication alarm 4714 E1 Local Alarm 5286 CDU VSWR Level 1 Alarm 5284 CDU VSWR Level 2 Alarm 5326 Level 1 VSWR Alarm 5328 Level 2 VSWR Alarm
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4.2 Enabling Idle Burst Causing Interference Increase and Low RxQuality
After the site is swapped, the network quality is decreased by 3% to 4% according to the drive test results. The hardware, frequency planning, and inter-cell engineering are proper. The RxQuality is decreased by 2% to 3% compared with that of the existing network. Other KPIs are proper. According to analysis, after the idle bursts are enabled, they cannot be automatically disabled. In this case, the idle TRX timeslots are transmitted in full power, and the BER is increased, thus, the RxQuality deteriorates. When the idle burst is disabled manually, the Um quality of the entire network is greatly improved. The RxQuality is improved by 2%, which is almost the same as that of the original network.
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Information Feedback
5.2 Requirements for Existing Network Configuration Data and Traffic Measurement
The latest data configuration and engineering parameter list on the network are specified. Provide the traffic measurement counters of continuous two days. The traffic measurement counters are described as follows: MR Measurement > Receive Quality Measurement per TRX MR Measurement > Interference Band Measurement per TRX
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