Rohde & Schwarz SMBVB-K41, SMBVB-K40 User Manual

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R&S®SMBVB-K40/-K41 GSM/EDGE, EDGE Evolution

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This document describes the following software options:

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R&S®SMBVB-K40/-K41

1423.7724.xx, 1423.7730.xx

This manual describes firmware version FW 4.30.060.xx and later of the R&S®SMBV100B.

Mühldorfstr. 15, 81671 München, Germany

Phone: +49 89 41 29 - 0

Fax: +49 89 41 29 12 164

Email: info@rohde-schwarz.com

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Subject to change – Data without tolerance limits is not binding.

R&S® is a registered trademark of Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG.

Trade names are trademarks of the owners.

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The following abbreviations are used throughout this manual: R&S®SMBV100B is abbreviated as R&S SMBVB, R&S®WinIQSIM2

is abbreviated as R&S WinIQSIM2; the license types 02/03/07/11/13/16/12 are abbreviated as xx.

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1 Preface.................................................................................................... 5

1.1 Documentation Overview............................................................................................. 5

1.1.1 Getting Started Manual................................................................................................... 5

1.1.2 User Manuals and Help...................................................................................................5

1.1.3 Service Manual............................................................................................................... 5

1.1.4 Instrument Security Procedures......................................................................................6

1.1.5 Basic Safety Instructions.................................................................................................6

1.1.6 Data Sheets and Brochures............................................................................................ 6

1.1.7 Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment (OSA)............................................ 6

1.1.8 Application Notes, Application Cards, White Papers, etc................................................6

Contents

2 Welcome to the GSM/EDGE and EDGE Evolution Digital Standard

................................................................................................................. 7

2.1 Accessing the GSM/EDGE Dialog............................................................................... 8

2.2 Scope............................................................................................................................. 8

2.3 Notes on Screenshots.................................................................................................. 8

3 About the GSM/EDGE Options............................................................. 9

3.1 Required Options.......................................................................................................... 9

3.2 GSM/EDGE.....................................................................................................................9

3.3 VAMOS (Voice services over Adaptive Multi-User channels on One Slot)............10

4 GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings.............................................13

4.1 General Settings..........................................................................................................13

4.2 Trigger Settings...........................................................................................................16

4.3 Marker Settings........................................................................................................... 20

4.4 Clock Settings............................................................................................................. 22

4.5 Global Connector Settings.........................................................................................23

4.6 Mode Unframed........................................................................................................... 23

4.7 Mode Framed (Single).................................................................................................25

4.8 Mode Framed (Double)............................................................................................... 27

4.9 Save Recall Frame/Slots.............................................................................................28

4.10 Modulation/Filter......................................................................................................... 30

4.10.1 General Settings........................................................................................................... 30

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4.10.2 MSK/FSK Settings........................................................................................................ 32

4.10.3 AQPSK Settings............................................................................................................33

4.10.4 8 PSK/EDGE Settings...................................................................................................34

4.10.5 16QAM Settings............................................................................................................ 35

4.10.6 32QAM Settings............................................................................................................ 36

4.10.7 HSR QPSK Settings......................................................................................................36

4.10.8 HSR 16QAM Settings................................................................................................... 37

4.10.9 HSR 32QAM Settings................................................................................................... 38

4.11 Power Ramping/Slot Attenuation.............................................................................. 39

4.12 Burst Editor................................................................................................................. 42

4.13 Slot Marker Definition................................................................................................. 53

5 Remote-Control Commands............................................................... 58

Contents

5.1 General Commands.................................................................................................... 59

5.2 Save Recall Frame/Slots.............................................................................................65

5.3 Modulation/Filter Settings.......................................................................................... 69

5.3.1 Modulation Settings.......................................................................................................69

5.3.2 Filter Settings................................................................................................................ 74

5.4 Clock Settings............................................................................................................. 76

5.5 Trigger Settings...........................................................................................................77

5.6 Marker Settings........................................................................................................... 81

5.7 Power Ramping/Slot Attenuation.............................................................................. 83

5.8 Burst Editor................................................................................................................. 85

5.9 Slot Marker Definition................................................................................................. 96

List of Commands................................................................................97

Index....................................................................................................100

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1 Preface

1.1 Documentation Overview

This section provides an overview of the R&S SMBV100B user documentation. Unless specified otherwise, you find the documents on the R&S SMBV100B product page at:

www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/smbv100b

1.1.1 Getting Started Manual

Introduces the R&S SMBV100B and describes how to set up and start working with the product. Includes basic operations, typical measurement examples, and general information, e.g. safety instructions, etc. A printed version is delivered with the instrument.

Preface

Documentation Overview

1.1.2 User Manuals and Help

Separate manuals for the base unit and the software options are provided for download:

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Base unit manual Contains the description of all instrument modes and functions. It also provides an introduction to remote control, a complete description of the remote control commands with programming examples, and information on maintenance, instrument interfaces and error messages. Includes the contents of the getting started manual.

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Software option manual Contains the description of the specific functions of an option. Basic information on operating the R&S SMBV100B is not included.

All user manuals are also available for download or for immediate display on the Internet.

1.1.3 Service Manual

Describes the performance test for checking the rated specifications, module replacement and repair, firmware update, troubleshooting and fault elimination, and contains mechanical drawings and spare part lists.

The service manual is available for registered users on the global Rohde & Schwarz information system (GLORIS, https://gloris.rohde-schwarz.com).

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1.1.4 Instrument Security Procedures

Deals with security issues when working with the R&S SMBV100B in secure areas. It is available for download on the Internet.

1.1.5 Basic Safety Instructions

Contains safety instructions, operating conditions and further important information. The printed document is delivered with the instrument.

1.1.6 Data Sheets and Brochures

The data sheet contains the technical specifications of the R&S SMBV100B. It also lists the options and their order numbers and optional accessories.

The brochure provides an overview of the instrument and deals with the specific characteristics.

Preface

Documentation Overview

See www.rohde-schwarz.com/brochure-datasheet/smbv100b

1.1.7 Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment (OSA)

The release notes list new features, improvements and known issues of the current firmware version, and describe the firmware installation.

The open source acknowledgment document provides verbatim license texts of the used open source software.

See www.rohde-schwarz.com/firmware/smbv100b

1.1.8 Application Notes, Application Cards, White Papers, etc.

These documents deal with special applications or background information on particular topics.

See www.rohde-schwarz.com/application/smbv100b

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2 Welcome to the GSM/EDGE and EDGE

Evolution Digital Standard

The R&S SMBVB-K40 is a firmware application that adds functionality to generate signals in accordance with the GSM/EDGE standard, based on the GMSK and 8PSK modulation. Option R&S SMBVB-K41 EDGE Evolution extends the GSM/EDGE signal generation with simulation of higher order modulations (QPSK, 16QAM and 32QAM) for higher symbol rate bursts and higher order modulations (16QAM and 32QAM) for normal symbol rate bursts.

The R&S SMBVB-K40 features:

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Generation of all GSM variants. There is no restriction regarding the use of GSM slots, EDGE slots and EDGE Evolution slots.

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Generation of both the transmitter signal of a base station (BS) and the transmitter signal of user equipment (UE).

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Configuration of all kind of GSM/EDGE data bursts Normal (full rate and half rate) and EDGE; control bursts Access, Frequency Correction and Synchronization; a Dummy Burst; and bursts for test purposes, All_Data (GSM and EDGE).

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Generation of half rate slots and multi slots for HSCSD (high speed circuit switched data) and (E)GPRS (general packet radio service) configurations at the physical level. Allocation of multiple slots to a single connection (channel banding).

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Three configuration modes for each the normal and the higher symbol rate mode: unframed, frame (single) and frame (double)

Welcome to the GSM/EDGE and EDGE Evolution Digital Standard

The R&S SMBVB-K41 features:

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Generation of burst types defined for normal symbol rate and higher order modulation schemes such as the data burst Normal (16QAM and 32QAM) and All_Data (16QAM and 32QAM) as well as with the burst types defined for higher symbol rates HSR (QPSK, 16QAM and 32QAM) and HSR All_Data (QPSK, 16QAM and 32QAM).

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Configuration and generation of burst for VAMOS operation. Available are All_Data (AQPSK) and Normal (AQPSK) bursts for full and half rate operation.

For more information, see data sheet.

This user manual contains a description of the functionality that the application provides, including remote control operation.

All functions not discussed in this manual are the same as in the base unit and are described in the R&S SMBV100B user manual. The latest version is available at:

www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/SMBV100B

Installation

You can find detailed installation instructions in the delivery of the option or in the R&S SMBV100B service manual.

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2.1 Accessing the GSM/EDGE Dialog

To open the dialog with GSM/EDGE settings

► In the block diagram of the R&S SMBV100B, select "Baseband > GSM/EDGE".

A dialog box opens that displays the provided general settings.

The signal generation is not started immediately. To start signal generation with the default settings, select "State > On".

2.2 Scope

Tasks (in manual or remote operation) that are also performed in the base unit in the same way are not described here.

In particular, it includes:

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Managing settings and data lists, like storing and loading settings, creating and accessing data lists, or accessing files in a particular directory.

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Information on regular trigger, marker and clock signals and filter settings, if appropriate.

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General instrument configuration, such as checking the system configuration, configuring networks and remote operation

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Using the common status registers

Welcome to the GSM/EDGE and EDGE Evolution Digital Standard

Notes on Screenshots

For a description of such tasks, see the R&S SMBV100B user manual.

2.3 Notes on Screenshots

When describing the functions of the product, we use sample screenshots. These screenshots are meant to illustrate as many as possible of the provided functions and possible interdependencies between parameters. The shown values may not represent realistic usage scenarios.

The screenshots usually show a fully equipped product, that is: with all options installed. Thus, some functions shown in the screenshots may not be available in your particular product configuration.

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3 About the GSM/EDGE Options

3.1 Required Options

The basic equipment layout for generating GSM/EDGE signals includes the options:

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Base unit

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Option GSM/EDGE (R&S SMBVB-K40)

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Option EDGE evolution (R&S SMBVB-K41)

For more information, see data sheet.

3.2 GSM/EDGE

About the GSM/EDGE Options

GSM/EDGE

GSM is a TDMA standard for cellular mobile radio networks.

Every TDMA frame consists of eight timeslots (or simply "slots"). Each slot can be separately turned on or off. A maximum of seven different level attenuation values can be defined and allocated separately to the eight slots independently of one another.

To configure a slot, it is necessary to define a burst type. Different burst types are available, depending on the installed options. Available are burst types defined for normal symbol rate and higher-order modulation schemes and with the burst types defined for higher symbol rates HSR.

Higher symbol rates are achieved by reduction of the symbol period and employing of higher symbol rate bursts (HB) instead of the normal burst (NB). A normal burst contains 116 encrypted symbols and uses timeslots with normal duration (156 or 157 symbols long). The higher symbol rate bursts carry information on full rate packet traffic channels, contain 138 encrypted symbols and use timeslots with reduced symbol duration (187 or 188 symbols long).

The modulation data is continuously inserted into the chosen slots (in real time). In this fashion, the data generator uses a digital signal processor to generate a data stream complete with modulation data and control signals for power ramping.

This data stream is converted into I/Q signals in the modulation encoder.

The R&S SMBV100B processes the signal depending on the configured modulation scheme and selected symbol rate mode:

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In accordance with the GSM standard, the MSK modulation type is set by default to a symbol rate of 270.833 ksymb/s and gauss filtering. You can adjust the symbol rate. Also, you can use an FSK modulation with configurable span.

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In accordance with the standard, the EDGE slots use 8PSK modulation type with 3/8 rotation at a symbol rate of 270.833 ksymb/s and gauss linearized filtering.

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In accordance to EDGE evolution specifications (option R&S SMBVB-K41), the EDGE evolution slots in a normal burst (NB) are 16QAM or 32QAM modulated.

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They use a symbol rate of 270.833 ksymb/s and are gauss linearized filtered. The EDGE evolution slots in higher symbol rate bursts (HB) are QPSK, 16QAM or 32QAM modulated. They use a symbol rate of 325 ksymb/s and are spectrally narrow or wide pulse shape filtered.

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In accordance to VAMOS specifications (option R&S SMBVB-K41), the slots are AQPSK modulated at a symbol rate of 270.833 ksymb/s and gauss linearized filtering.

You can configure the GSM/EDGE signal in on of the following modes:

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Mode unframed - a signal with standard-compliant modulation parameters but without slot and frame structure is generated.

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Mode frame (single) - a signal consisting of a frame is generated; it is also possible to choose half rate bursts and to define multi-slots.

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Mode frame (double) - a signal consisting of two frames is generated; the frames are repeated according to a defined default.

About the GSM/EDGE Options

VAMOS (Voice services over Adaptive Multi-User channels on One Slot)

3.3 VAMOS (Voice services over Adaptive Multi-User channels on One Slot)

According to 3GPP TS 45.001, with VAMOS it is possible to serve two MS simultaneously on the same physical resource. Thus the voice channel capacity in the CS domain can be doubled.

Each of the two VAMOS users is assigned a so-called VAMOS subchannel, i.e. the physical radio resource is split into two subchannels, one for each VAMOS user. The two subchannels are separated in uplink and downlink via training sequences. For this purpose, 3GPP TS 45.002 defines two sets of training sequence codes (TSC). One VAMOS user/subchannel gets a training sequence from TSC set 1, the other from TSC set 2. This ensures that the two training sequences have a low cross-correlation. All mobiles must support TSC set 1, but only mobiles explicitly indicating support for VAMOS must also support TSC set 2.

In the uplink, two GMSK modulated signals interfere with each other and the base station receiver requires an advanced multi-user detection algorithm.

In the downlink, a novel modulation scheme is used for each subchannel. The two subchannels are combined orthogonally by mapping them to the I and Q axis. This results in a QPSK modulation scheme, where each constellation point has a subchannel 1 component and a subchannel 2 component, as shown in the following figure.

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About the GSM/EDGE Options

VAMOS (Voice services over Adaptive Multi-User channels on One Slot)

Figure 3-1: QPSK modulation, sum of both subchannels

In this figure, both subchannels use the same power level. VAMOS allows subchannelspecific power control, so that the two subchannels can use different power levels, e.g. when the two users are located at different distances from the base station. The resulting modulation scheme is called adaptive QPSK (AQPSK). The following figure shows an example where subchannel 2 mapped to the Q-axis uses a higher power level than subchannel 1 mapped to the I-axis.

Figure 3-2: AQPSK modulation, subchannel 2 with higher power level

The power level of subchannel 2 relative to the power level of subchannel 1 is called subchannel power imbalance ratio (SCPIR). It is related to the angle α as follows:

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SCPIR = 20 * log10(tan α) dB

Where the value of α is chosen such that |SCPIR|≤10dB

For α = 45° the SCPIR equals 0 dB and the two power levels are equal.

AQPSK modulation is applied in the downlink if speech frames have to be transmitted on both subchannels simultaneously.

In this implementation, you can set the SCPIR and configure the VAMOS subchannels, TSC set and TSC used. The available VAMOS settings depend on the mode the signal is generated in:

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"Unframed" Two data sources are provided, one per each VAMOS subchannel; the data is AQPSK modulated but only one SCPIR can be configured.

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"Framed (Single)" Full rate, half rate and combination of both slot types are supported. The characteristics of each of the half rate slots can be adjusted individually Separate data source is provided per each VAMOS subchannel and each user in half rate mode; the data is AQPSK modulated and eight SCPIRs can be configured Training sequence (TSC) set and TSC used can be configured on a VAMOS subchannel/User basis

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"Framed (Double)" The settings of each of the two frames are as in the "Framed (Single)" mode.

About the GSM/EDGE Options

VAMOS (Voice services over Adaptive Multi-User channels on One Slot)

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4 GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Access:

► Select "Baseband > GSM/EDGE".

The remote commands required to define these settings are described in Chapter 5,

"Remote-Control Commands", on page 58.

4.1 General Settings

This tab provides access to the default and the "Save/Recall" settings. The selected sequence mode determines the available parameters.

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

General Settings

State..............................................................................................................................13

Set to Default................................................................................................................ 14

Save/Recall................................................................................................................... 15

Generate Waveform File…............................................................................................15

Sequence Mode............................................................................................................ 15

Symbol Rate Mode........................................................................................................15

Simulation Mode .......................................................................................................... 15

Modulation/Filter............................................................................................................16

Power Ramping/Slot Attenuations................................................................................ 16

State

Activates the standard and deactivates all the other digital standards and digital modulation modes in the same path.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:STATe on page 64

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Set to Default

Calls the default settings. The values of the main parameters are listed in the following table.

Parameter Value

State Not affected by "Set to Default"

Mode Framed (single)

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

General Settings

Modulation

Symbol Rate Mode Normal Symbol Rate

Symbol Rate 270.833 ksymb/s

Ignore 1/4... Off

Force Dummy Bits to 1 Off

Mod. Type GSM MSK 1bit/sym

Filter Gauss

Filter Par. BT 0.3

Power Ramp Control

Ramp Time 2 sym

Function Cosine

Slot Attenuation 1...7 0 dB

Slot 0 Configuration

Burst Type Normal (full rate)

Slot Level Full

Multislot Off

Number of Slots 1

Data PRBS 9

Use Stealing Flag On

Stealing Flag 0

TSC Set 1, TSC 0

Slot 1 to 7 Configuration

Slot Level,

other settings as slot 0

Off

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:PRESet on page 61

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Save/Recall

Accesses the "Save/Recall" dialog, that is the standard instrument function for saving and recalling the complete dialog-related settings in a file. The provided navigation possibilities in the dialog are self-explanatory.

The filename and the directory, in which the settings are stored, are user-definable; the file extension is however predefined.

See also, chapter "File and Data Management" in the R&S SMBV100B user manual.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:SETTing:CATalog? on page 61 [:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:SETTing:LOAD on page 62 [:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:SETTing:STORe on page 62 [:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:SETTing:DELete on page 62

Generate Waveform File…

With enabled signal generation, triggers the instrument to store the current settings as an ARB signal in a waveform file. Waveform files can be further processed by the ARB and/or as a multi-carrier or a multi-segment signal.

The filename and the directory it is stored in are user-definable; the predefined file extension for waveform files is *.wv.

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

General Settings

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:WAVeform:CREate on page 64

Sequence Mode

Selects GSM/EDGE mode.

There are three modes available:

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Unframed See Chapter 4.6, "Mode Unframed", on page 23

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Framed (single) See Chapter 4.7, "Mode Framed (Single)", on page 25

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Framed (double) See Chapter 4.8, "Mode Framed (Double)", on page 27

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:MODE on page 60

Symbol Rate Mode

(with option R&S SMBVB-K41 EDGE Evolution)

Set the symbol rate mode, i.e. determines whether a normal burst (NB) or higher symbol rate bursts (HB) is generated.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:SRATe:MODE on page 64

Simulation Mode

Selects the modulation for the signal for the "Unframed" "Sequence Mode"

The signal is generated without slot or frame structure.

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The available simulation modes depend on the selected symbol rate:

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Normal Symbol Rate - GSM (MSK or FSK), AQPSK, 8PSK/EDGE, 16QAM and 32QAM

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Higher Symbol Rate - HSR QPSK, HSR 16QAM and HSR 32QAM.

For GSM, the modulation to be used (MSK or FSK) is set by means of the parameter "Modulation" in the "Modulation/Filter" menu.

Note: "Higher Symbol Rate Mode" and "Simulation Modes" AQPSK, 16QAM, 32QAM, HSR QPSK, HSR 16QAM and HSR 32QAM require option R&S SMBVB-K41 EDGE Evolution

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:SMODe on page 63

Modulation/Filter

Access the "Modulation/Filter" dialog, see Chapter 4.10, "Modulation/Filter", on page 30.

Remote command: n.a.

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Trigger Settings

Power Ramping/Slot Attenuations

For a framed "Sequence Mode", accesses the "Power Ramping/Slot Attenuation" dialog. This dialog is used to set the power ramping parameters and for setting values for the level attenuation in dB, see Chapter 4.11, "Power Ramping/Slot Attenuation", on page 39.

The currently selected ramp function and ramp time are displayed.

Remote command: n.a.

4.2 Trigger Settings

This tab provides access to the settings necessary to select and configure the trigger, like trigger source, mode, trigger delay, trigger suppression, as well as to arm or trigger an internal trigger manually. The current signal generation status is displayed in the header of the tab together with information on the enabled trigger mode. As in the "Marker" and "Clock" tabs, this tab provides also access to the settings of the related connectors.

This section focuses on the available settings.

For information on how these settings affect the signal, refer to section "Basics on ..." in the R&S SMBV100B user manual.

Access:

► Select "Baseband > GSM/EDGE > Trigger In".

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This dialog comprises the settings required for configuring the trigger signal.

Routing and enabling a trigger

The provided trigger signals are not dedicated to a particular connector. Trigger signals can be mapped to one or more User x connectors.

Use the Global Connector Settings to configure the signal mapping, the polarity, the trigger threshold and the input impedance of the input connectors.

To route and enable a trigger signal, perform the following general steps:

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Define the signal source and the effect of a trigger event. Select the "Trigger In > Mode" and "Trigger In > Source".

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Define the connector where the selected signal is provided. Use the Global Connector Settings.

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Trigger Settings

Trigger Mode

Selects trigger mode, i.e. determines the effect of a trigger event on the signal generation.

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"Auto" The signal is generated continuously.

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"Retrigger" The signal is generated continuously. A trigger event (internal or external) causes a restart.

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"Armed Auto" The signal is generated only when a trigger event occurs. Then the signal is generated continuously. An "Arm" stops the signal generation. A subsequent trigger event (internal with or external) causes a restart.

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"Armed Retrigger" The signal is generated only when a trigger event occurs. Then the signal is generated continuously. Every subsequent trigger event causes a restart. An "Arm" stops signal generation. A subsequent trigger event (internal with or external) causes a restart.

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"Single" The signal is generated only when a trigger event occurs. Then the signal is generated once to the length specified at "Signal Duration". Every subsequent trigger event (internal or external) causes a restart.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:TRIGger]:SEQuence on page 78

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Signal Duration Unit

Defines the unit for describing the length of the signal sequence to be output in the "Single" trigger mode.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:SLUNit on page 79

Trigger Signal Duration

Enters the length of the signal sequence to be output in the "Single" trigger mode.

Use this parameter to output part of the signal deliberately, an exact sequence of the signal, or a defined number of repetitions of the signal.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:SLENgth on page 79

Running/Stopped

With enabled modulation, displays the status of signal generation for all trigger modes.

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"Running" The signal is generated; a trigger was (internally or externally) initiated in triggered mode.

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"Stopped" The signal is not generated and the instrument waits for a trigger event.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:RMODe? on page 79

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Trigger Settings

Arm

Stops the signal generation until subsequent trigger event occurs.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:ARM:EXECute on page 78

Execute Trigger

For internal trigger source, executes trigger manually.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:EXECute on page 78

Trigger Source

The following sources of the trigger signal are available:

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"Internal" The trigger event is executed manually by the "Execute Trigger".

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"External Global Trigger" The trigger event is the active edge of an external trigger signal provided and configured at the User x connectors.

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"Baseband Sync In" In master-slave mode, slave instruments are triggered by the active edge of the synchronization signal.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:SOURce on page 79

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Sync. Output to External Trigger/Sync. Output to Trigger

Enables signal output synchronous to the trigger event.

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"On" Corresponds to the default state of this parameter. The signal calculation starts simultaneously with the trigger event. Because of the processing time of the instrument, the first samples are cut off and no signal is output. After elapsing of the internal processing time, the output signal is synchronous to the trigger event.

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Trigger Settings

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"Off" The signal output begins after elapsing of the processing time. Signal output starts with sample 0. The complete signal is output. This mode is recommended for triggering of short signal sequences. Short sequences are sequences with signal duration comparable with the processing time of the instrument.

In master-slave mode, this setting ensures that once achieved, synchronization is not lost if the baseband signal sampling rate changes.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:EXTernal:SYNChronize:OUTPut

on page 78

External Trigger Inhibit

Applies for external trigger signal.

Sets the duration with that any following trigger event is suppressed. In "Retrigger" mode, for example, a new trigger event does not cause a restart of the signal generation until the specified inhibit duration does not expire.

For more information, see chapter "Basics" in the R&S SMBV100B user manual.

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Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger[:EXTernal]:INHibit on page 80

Trigger Delay

Delays the trigger event of the signal from:

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The external trigger source

Use this setting to:

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Synchronize the instrument with the device under test (DUT) or other external devices

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Compensate delays and align the signal generation start in multi-instrument setup

For more information, see chapter "Basics on ..." in the R&S SMBV100B user manual.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger[:EXTernal]:DELay on page 80

4.3 Marker Settings

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Marker Settings

This tab provides access to the settings necessary to select and configure the marker output signal, like the marker mode or marker delay settings.

This section focuses on the available settings.

For information on how these settings affect the signal, refer to section "Basics on ..." in the R&S SMBV100B user manual.

Access:

► Select "Baseband > GSM/EDGE > Marker".

This dialog comprises the settings required for configuring the marker.

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Routing and enabling a marker

The provided marker signals are not dedicated to a particular connector. They can be mapped to one or more User x connectors.

To route and enable a marker signal, perform the following general steps:

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Define the shape of the generated marker, i.e. select the "Marker > Mode".

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Define the connector where the selected signal is provided. Use the Global Connector Settings.

Marker Mode

Marker configuration for up to 3 marker channels. The settings are used to select the marker mode defining the shape and periodicity of the markers. The contents of the dialog change with the selected marker mode; the settings are self-explanatory.

"As defined in Slots"

"Slot"

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Marker Settings

The marker defined for each slot separately in the burst editor is used. The name of the marker is displayed to the right of the selection. Definition of the slot marker is described in Chapter 4.13, "Slot

Marker Definition", on page 53.

A slot clock with the slot period specified under Period is generated on the output connector. The marker signal is generated after every specified number of slots. It is important to be aware of the variation in the GSM/EDGE slot length 156 to 157 symbols. At a slot length of 156 symbols, a period of 1 symbol and a symbol rate of 270.833 ksymb/s the clock is

0.577 ms. At 157 symbols, it is 0.580 ms

"Restart"

"Frame "

"Pulse"

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:PULSe:DIVider on page 82 [:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:PULSe[:FREQuency]?

on page 83

"Pattern"

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:PATTern on page 82

A marker signal is generated at the start of each ARB sequence.

A frame clock with the frame period specified under "Period" is generated on the output connector. The marker signal is generated after every specified number of frames. A GSM/EDGE frame has 1250 symbols. At a symbol rate of 270.833 ksymb/s and a period of 1, the clock is 4.615 ms.

A regular marker signal is generated. The pulse frequency is defined by entering a divider. The frequency is derived by dividing the sample rate by the divider. The input box for the divider opens when "Pulse" is selected, and the resulting pulse frequency is displayed below it. The maximum pulse frequency is half the symbol rate.

A marker signal that is defined by a bit pattern is generated. The pattern has a maximum length of 64 bits and is defined in an input field which opens when pattern is selected.

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GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Clock Settings

"ON/OFF Period"

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:ONTime on page 81 [:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:OFFTime on page 81

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:MODE on page 81

Marker x Delay

Delays the marker signal at the marker output relative to the signal generation start.

Variation of the parameter "Marker x Delay" causes signal recalculation.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:DELay on page 83

A regular marker signal that is defined by an ON/OFF ratio is generated. A period lasts one ON and OFF cycle.

4.4 Clock Settings

This tab provides access to the settings necessary to select and configure the clock signal, like the clock source and clock mode.

This section focuses on the available settings.

For information on how these settings affect the signal, refer to section "Basics on ..." in the R&S SMBV100B user manual.

Access:

► Select "Baseband > GSM/EDGE > Clock".

This dialog comprises the settings required for configuring the clock.

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Defining the Clock

The provided clock signals are not dedicated to a particular connector. They can be mapped to one or more User x connectors.

Use the Global Connector Settings to configure the signal mapping, the polarity, the trigger threshold, and the input impedance of the input connectors.

To route and enable a trigger signal, perform the following general steps:

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Define the signal source, that is select the "Clock > Source".

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Define the connector where the selected signal is provided. Use the Global Connector Settings.

Clock Source

Selects the clock source.

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"Internal" The instrument uses its internal clock reference.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:CLOCk:SOURce on page 77

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Mode Unframed

4.5 Global Connector Settings

Each of the "Trigger In", "Marker" and "Clock" dialogs as well as the "Trigger Marker Clock" dialog provides a quick access to the related connector settings.

For more information, refer to the description R&S SMBV100B user manual, section "Global Connector Settings".

4.6 Mode Unframed

1. To access this dialog select "General > Sequence Mode > Unframed".

2. Select "Unframed Configuration".

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This dialog displays the signal in "Unframed" mode - no frames, no power ramping.

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Mode Unframed

In "Unframed" mode, a modulation signal without slot or frame structure is generated. The modulated carrier without power ramping is often enough for initial tests, and in case the complete signal is not yet needed.

Since all the modulation parameters for the signal are conform to the standard, only the symbol rate mode and the modulation have to be selected. The symbol rate and filter configuration are set accordingly.

This mode can be used for quick measurements of the spectrum or signal quality (e.g. EVM).

Data

Selects data source.

The following standard data sources are available:

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"All 0, All 1" An internally generated sequence containing 0 data or 1 data.

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"PNxx" An internally generated pseudo-random noise sequence.

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"Pattern" An internally generated sequence according to a bit pattern. Use the "Pattern" box to define the bit pattern.

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"Data List/Select DList" A binary data from a data list, internally or externally generated. Select "Select DList" to access the standard "Select List" dialog. – Select the "Select Data List > navigate to the list file *.dm_iqd > Select" to

select an existing data list.

– Use the "New" and "Edit" functions to create internally new data list or to edit

an existing one.

– Use the standard "File Manager" function to transfer external data lists to the

instrument.

4.7 Mode Framed (Single)

1. To access this dialog select "General > Sequence Mode > Framed (Single)".

2. Select "Framed (Single) Configuration".

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Mode Framed (Single)

This dialog displays the frame structure and provides access to the dialog for saving and loading a frame structure.

The "Framed (single)" mode generates a modulation signal which is defined by the structure of a single frame. The frame structure is repeated cyclically, but the useful data is continuously generated.

The frame structure is displayed in graphical form. Slot parameters can be defined in the burst editor, which is called when the slot is selected in the graphical display (see

Chapter 4.12, "Burst Editor", on page 42). You can define half rate slots. The charac-

teristics of each half rate slot can be defined separately. Each active slot is represented by a burst symbol. Two half rate slots occupy the space of a full rate slot. A slot in which the level has been attenuated is represented by a lower amplitude burst. Inactive slots (Slot Level = Off) are shown as a horizontal bar. Defined multislots are banded and surrounded by a frame.

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When a half rate slot has been selected, two frames are generated alternately. Each frame holds one of the two half rate users.

Example:

The following configuration is set, from a frame with two slots that contain half rate users:

As a result, the following two frames are generated alternately:

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Frame with half rate user 1:

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Mode Framed (Single)

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Frame with half rate user 2

Save/Recall Frame …

Access the "Save/Recall Frame" dialog for selecting of predefined or user defined frames, see Chapter 4.9, "Save Recall Frame/Slots", on page 28.

Remote command: n.a.

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4.8 Mode Framed (Double)

1. To access this dialog select "General > Sequence Mode > Framed (Double)".

2. Select "Framed (Double) Configuration".

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Mode Framed (Double)

This dialog displays the frame structure and gives access to the dialog for saving and loading a frame structure.

The "Framed (double)" mode generates multiframe signals which are defined by the structure of two frames.

For this purpose, two frames are defined as in "Framed (single)" mode. A repetition factor is then specified for each of the two frames. Following a trigger the first frame is repeated the specified number of times, and then the second frame. The frame structures are repeated cyclically, but the useful data is continuously generated.

If one of the frames contains half rate slots (and so actually consists of two frames itself), the repetition factor must be a multiple of 2 (seeChapter 4.7, "Mode Framed

(Single)", on page 25 ).

The frame structure of the two frames is displayed in graphical form. Slot parameters can be defined in the burst editor, which is called when the slot is selected in the graphical display (seeChapter 4.12, "Burst Editor", on page 42 ).

Save/Recall Frame …

Provides access to the "Save/Recall Frame" dialog for selecting of predefined or user defined frames, see Chapter 4.9, "Save Recall Frame/Slots", on page 28 .

Remote command: n.a.

Frame Repetition

Sets the number of repetitions for frame 1 or frame 2. First frame 1 is repeated the specified number of times, and then frame 2, then frame 1 starts again, and so on.

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Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FRAMe<di>:REPetitions on page 59

4.9 Save Recall Frame/Slots

1. To access these dialogs select "General > Sequence Mode > Framed (Single) /

Framed (Double)".

2. Select "Framed (Single) / Framed (Double) Configuration" .

3. To access the "Save/Recall Frame" dialog, select "Save/Recall Frame"

4. To access the "Save/Recall Slots " dialog, select "Frame x: Select Slot to configure

> Slot... > Save/Recall Slots"

The "File Select" dialogs save and load (i.e. recall) user-defined frames or slots. Predefined frames or slots can also be recalled. Each dialog offer access to the "File Manager" for general file management.

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Save Recall Frame/Slots

Predefined Frames and Slots are stored on a predefined path. This path is automatically set in the "File Select" dialog.

In the Normal Symbol Rate mode, user-defined Frames and Slots are stored as files with the specific file extensions *.gsm_fu or *.gsm_slu, respectively.

In the Higher Symbol Rate mode, user-defined Frames and Slots are stored as files with the specific file extensions *.gsm_hfu or *.gsm_hslu, respectively. Independent of the selected symbol rate mode, the files with user-defined Frames and Slots can be stored in a user-determined directory and called from there.

It is not possible to use other file extensions. Attempting to do so causes an error message. If the file extension is modified (e.g. by directly accessing the file system), the files are no longer recognized and therefore invalid.

In the following examples of commands, the files are stored in the default directory which is defined by command MMEM:CDIRectory.

Recall Predefined Files

Accesses the standard "File Select" dialog for loading a predefined frame/slot.

"EDGE0"

"EDGEAll"

"GsmEdge"

Predefined frame Slot 0 = On, full level, EDGE burst, all other slots off.

Predefined frame All slots On, full level, EDGE burst

Predefined frame Alternately one slot with NORMAL burst and EDGE burst

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"NormalBurst0"

"NormalBurstAll"

"GSM_NB_PN9_TSC0"

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:PREDefined:CATalog? on page 66 [:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:PREDefined:LOAD on page 67 [:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][: USER<ch>]:PREDefined:CATalog? on page 67 [:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][: USER<ch>]:PREDefined:LOAD on page 68

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Save Recall Frame/Slots

Predefined frame Slot 0 = On, full level, NORMAL burst (full rate), all other slots off

Predefined frame All slots On, full level, NORMAL burst (full rate)

Predefined slot NORMAL burst (full rate), full level, attenuation A1, multislot = Off, number of multislots = 1, Data = PRBS 9, Use Stealing Flag = On, TSC0, all slot-marker set to "all down".

Predefined slot EDGE burst (full rate), full level, attenuation A1, multislot = Off, number of multislots = 1, Data = PRBS 9, Use Stealing Flag = On, TSC0, all slot-marker set to "all down"

Recall User Files

Access the standard "File Select" dialog for loading a user-defined frame/slot.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FRAMe<di>:ULISt:CATalog? on page 65 [:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FRAMe<di>:ULISt:LOAD on page 66 [:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][: USER<ch>]:ULISt:CATalog? on page 68 [:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][: USER<ch>]:ULISt:LOAD on page 69

Save User Files

Access the standard "File Select" dialog for saving the current frame or slot settings.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FRAMe<di>:ULISt:STORe on page 66 [:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][: USER<ch>]:ULISt:STORe on page 69

File Manager

Access the standard "File Manager" dialog, used to copy, delete and rename files and to create directories.

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Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FRAMe<di>:ULISt:DELete on page 65 [:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][: USER<ch>]:ULISt:DELete on page 68

4.10 Modulation/Filter

This dialog provides access to the modulation and filter settings. The selected symbol rate mode and symbol rate determine the available modulation types.

Access:

1. Select "Baseband > GSM/EDGE > General".

2. Select "Modulation/Filter...."

This dialog contains the settings required for configuring the modulation types and the corresponding filter settings.

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Modulation/Filter

"Higher Symbol Rate Mode", AQPSK modulation and higher order modulations (16QAM and 32QAM) are with option R&S SMBVB-K41 (EDGE evolution).

4.10.1 General Settings

Access:

► Select "General".

This tab contains the parameters to configure the general modulation settings.

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Settings:

Symbol Rate .................................................................................................................31

Ignore 1/4 symbol (slot length 156 sym) / Ignore ½ symbol (slot length 187 sym) ...... 31

Force Dummy Bits to 1 .................................................................................................31

Symbol Rate

Sets the symbol rate.

The symbol rate is determined by the selected "Symbol Rate Mode":

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"Normal Symbol Rate" Sets 270.833 33 ksymb/s default symbol rate for GSM/EDGE.

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"Higher Symbol Rate" Sets 325 ksymb/s default symbol rate for EDGE evolution.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:SRATe on page 63

Ignore 1/4 symbol (slot length 156 sym) / Ignore ½ symbol (slot length 187 sym)

Selects constant slot length. This setting affects all burst types.

In a normal burst (NB), the GSM slot has a length of 156.25 symbols. Compensation for the 1/4 symbol takes the form of an extra symbol every 4th slot. This means that some slots are 156 long and some are 157 long. Compensation takes place in the guard field of the burst (seeChapter 4.12, "Burst Editor", on page 42 ).

In a higher symbol rate burst (HB), the average slot is 187.5 symbols long. Compensation for ½ symbol means that each second slot gets an extra symbol and is 188 symbols long, while the rest uses a slot length of 187 symbols.

If the field "Ignore 1/4 symbol (slot length 156 symbols) / Ignore ½ symbol (slot length 187 symbols)" is enabled, all slots are 156 respectively 187 symbols long. The extra 1/4 resp. ½ symbol is omitted. The guard field for the burst always has the same length regardless of the slot index.

For normal burst, a frame is therefore 1248 symbols long instead of 1250.

Respectively, the length of the frame in a higher symbol rate burst is than 1496 symbols long instead of 1500 symbols.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:ISLength on page 60

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Modulation/Filter

Force Dummy Bits to 1

A modulating bitstream consisting of consecutive ones is used for inactive slots (according to GSM 05.04). If this parameter is disabled, the inactive slots are filled in with 0.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FONE on page 59

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4.10.2 MSK/FSK Settings

Access:

1. Select "Symbol Rate Mode > Normal Symbol Rate".

2. Select "MSK/FSK".

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Modulation/Filter

This tab contains the parameters required to configure the MSK/FSK modulation.

Modulation ....................................................................................................................32

FSK Deviation .............................................................................................................. 32

Filter ............................................................................................................................. 32

Filter Parameter ........................................................................................................... 33

Modulation

Selects the modulation type for the GSM signal.

●

"MSK 1bit/symbol" = Minimum Shift Keying

●

"FSK 1bit/symbol" = Frequency Shift Keying

The selected modulation is also displayed in graphical form.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FORMat on page 70

FSK Deviation

Sets the deviation for FSK.

When MSK is selected, the deviation is set permanently to symbol_rate/4.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FSK:DEViation on page 70

Filter

Indicates the filter used for the GSM signal. The filter is permanently set to Gauss.

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Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:TYPE? on page 74

Filter Parameter

Sets the BxT value for the GAUSS filter. The GSM default value is 0.3.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:PARameter on page 74

4.10.3 AQPSK Settings

1. To access this dialog select "Symbol Rate Mode > Normal Symbol Rate".

2. Select "AQPSK".

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Modulation/Filter

This tab contains the parameters necessary to configure the AQPSK modulation (requires option R&S SMBVB-K41.

Modulation AQPSK

Displays the modulation type for the GSM signal. The modulation type is set permanently to AQPSK (see Chapter 3.3, "VAMOS (Voice services over Adaptive Multi-User

channels on One Slot)", on page 10).

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:AQPSk:FORMat? on page 71

Angle alpha_0 ... alpha_7

Sets the angle alpha (see Chapter 3.3, "VAMOS (Voice services over Adaptive Multi-

User channels on One Slot)", on page 10).

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:AQPSk:ANGLe<ch0> on page 73

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SCPIR_0 to SCPIR_7

The power level of subchannel 1 relative to the power level of subchannel 2 is called subchannel power imbalance ratio (SCPIR). It is related to the angle α as follows:

SCPIR = 20 * log10(tan

Where the value of α is chosen such that |SCPIR|≤10dB

For α = 45° the SCPIR equals 0 dB and the two power levels are equal.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:AQPSk:SCPIR<ch0> on page 73

Filter

Indicates the filter type used for AQPSK modulation. The filter is permanently set to Gauss linearized.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:AQPSK:TYPE? on page 75

4.10.4 8 PSK/EDGE Settings

) dB,

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Modulation/Filter

1. To access this dialog select "Symbol Rate Mode > Normal Symbol Rate".

2. Select "8 PSK/EDGE".

This tab contains the parameters required to configure the 8 PSK/EDGE modulation.

Modulation Type EDGE

Displays the modulation type for the EDGE signal. The modulation type is set permanently to 8PSK EDGE (3pi/8 8PSK). Unlike the modulation types for GSM, the modulation type for EDGE has 3 bits per symbol.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:EDGE:FORMat? on page 70

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Filter

Indicates the filter used for the EDGE signal. The filter is permanently set to Gauss linearized.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:EDGE:TYPE? on page 75

4.10.5 16QAM Settings

1. To access this dialog select "Symbol Rate Mode > Normal Symbol Rate".

2. Select "16 QAM".

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Modulation/Filter

This tab contains the parameters required to configure the 16 QAM modulation. (requires option R&S SMBVB-K41)

Modulation Type 16QAM

Displays the modulation type for the signal.

The modulation type 16QAM has 4 bits per symbol.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:N16Qam:FORMat? on page 72

Filter

Indicates the filter used for the 16QAM signal. The filter is permanently set to Gauss linearized.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:N16Qam:TYPE? on page 75

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4.10.6 32QAM Settings

1. To access this dialog select "Symbol Rate Mode > Normal Symbol Rate".

2. Select "32 QAM".

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Modulation/Filter

This tab contains the parameters required to configure the 32QAM modulation. (requires option R&S SMBVB-K41)

Modulation Type 32QAM

Displays the modulation type for the signal.

The modulation type 32QAM has 5 bits per symbol.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:N32Qam:FORMat? on page 73

Filter

Indicates the filter used for the 32QAM signal. The filter is permanently set to Gauss linearized.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:N32Qam:TYPE? on page 75

4.10.7 HSR QPSK Settings

1. To access this dialog select "Symbol Rate Mode > Higher Symbol Rate".

2. Select "HSR QPSK".

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This tab contains the parameters required to configure the HSR QPSK modulation. (requires option R&S SMBVB-K41)

Modulation Type HSR QPSK

(for "Higher Symbol Rate")

Displays the modulation type for the signal.

The modulation type QPSK EDGE has 2 bits per symbol.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:HQPSk:FORMat? on page 72

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Modulation/Filter

Filter

(for "Higher Symbol Rate")

Indicates the filters used for the HSR QPSK EDGE signal.

The two possible filters are displayed. The currently used filter is set per HSR QPSK slot with the parameter "Filter".

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][: USER<ch>]:FILTer:TYPE on page 88 [:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:HQPSk:TYPE on page 76

4.10.8 HSR 16QAM Settings

1. To access this dialog select "Symbol Rate Mode > Higher Symbol Rate".

2. Select "HSR 16QAM".

This tab contains the parameters required to configure the HSR 16QAM modulation.

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Modulation Type HSR 16QAM

(for "Higher Symbol Rate")

Displays the modulation type for the signal.

The modulation type 16QAM has 4 bits per symbol.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:H16Qam:FORMat? on page 71

Filter

(for "Higher Symbol Rate")

Indicates the filters used for the HSR 16QAM signal.

The two possible filters are displayed. The currently used filter is set per HSR 16QAM slot with the parameter Filter.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][: USER<ch>]:FILTer:TYPE on page 88 [:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:H32Qam:TYPE on page 76

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Modulation/Filter

4.10.9 HSR 32QAM Settings

1. To access this dialog select "Symbol Rate Mode > Higher Symbol Rate".

2. Select "HSR 32QAM".

This tab contains the parameters required to configure the HSR 32QAM modulation.

Modulation Type HSR 32QAM

(for "Higher Symbol Rate")

Displays the modulation type for the signal.

The modulation type 32QAM has 5 bits per symbol.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:H32Qam:FORMat? on page 71

Filter

(for "Higher Symbol Rate")

Indicates the filters used for the 32QAM signal.

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The two possible filters are displayed. The currently used filter is set per HSR 32QAM slot with the parameter Filter.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][: USER<ch>]:FILTer:TYPE on page 88 [:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:H32Qam:TYPE on page 76

4.11 Power Ramping/Slot Attenuation

This dialog provides access to the settings for power ramping and level attenuation.

You can set the power ramp envelope, and define seven possible values for level attenuation. Slot Attenuations, used in burst editors enables you to define seven possible values for level attenuation. These values can be selected from the burst editor for the slot currently being edited. An eighth value is permanently set to 0 dB and corresponds to the "Slot Level Full" setting in the burst editor.

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Power Ramping/Slot Attenuation

Power ramping /Level attenuation is used for restricting power ramping to the baseband signal.

Access:

1. Select "Baseband > GSM/EDGE".

2. Select "Power Ramp/Slot Attenuation"

This dialog contains the parameters required to configure the power ramp envelope and the slot attenuations.

3. Select "Slot Attenuations".

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GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Power Ramping/Slot Attenuation

You can define the seven values for level attenuation.

4. Select "Power Ramping/ Level Attenuation"

Enable the provided parameter to restrict power ramping to the baseband signal.

Power Ramp

Access:

Select "Baseband > GSM/EDGE > Power Ramp Slot Attenuations > Power Ramp".

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Ramp Function ← Power Ramp

Sets the form of the transmitted power during the switching operation, i.e. the shape of the rising and falling edges of the envelope.

"Linear"

"Cosine"

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:PRAMp:SHAPe on page 85

Ramp Time ← Power Ramp

Sets the power ramping rise time and fall time for a burst. The setting is expressed in symbols.

Do not switch the transmitted power abruptly at the start and end of a burst, because the switching operation would otherwise generate excessively strong non-harmonics. The switching operation is therefore stretched over several symbol clocks.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:PRAMp:TIME on page 85

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Power Ramping/Slot Attenuation

The transmitted power rises and falls linear fashion.

The transmitted power rises and falls with a cosine-shaped edge. This causes a more favorable spectrum than the "Linear" setting.

Rise Delay ← Power Ramp

Sets the offset in the rising edge of the envelope at the start of a burst. A positive value causes a delay and a negative value causes an advance. The setting is expressed in symbols.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:PRAMp:RDELay on page 84

Fall Delay ← Power Ramp

Sets the offset in the falling edge of the envelope at the end of a burst. A positive value causes a delay and a negative value causes an advance. The setting is expressed in symbols.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:PRAMp:FDELay on page 84

Slot Attenuations

Access:

Select "Baseband > GSM/EDGE > Power Ramp Slot Attenuations > Slot Attenuations".

Slot Attenuation A1 to A7 ← Slot Attenuations

Sets the seven different values for level attenuation.

The burst editor can be used to set the level attenuation for the eight slots to one of these predefined values independently of one another.

The burst editor is likewise used to assign the "Slot Level" attribute "Attenuated" to individual slots.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:SATTenuation<ch> on page 61

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In Bb Only

Access:

Select "Baseband > GSM/EDGE > Power Ramp Slot Attenuations > In Bb Only".

In Baseband Only ← In Bb Only

Restricts power ramping to the baseband signal.

"Off"

"On"

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:PRAMp:BBONly[:STATe] on page 83

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Burst Editor

Level attenuation is effected via the attenuator stages in the RF section; only the remaining part is attenuated in the baseband. The signal is issued at the RF output with the defined level values. This setting provides the best possible dynamic for burst signals.

Level attenuation affects the baseband only.

This setting is mandatory in the following cases:

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When only the baseband signal is issued at the I/Q outputs It is thus ensured that, with power ramping active, this signal is output with the defined level values.

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When a baseband signal is applied to two RF paths of a two-path instrument. The RF paths having separate frequency and level settings, the remaining attenuation in the baseband would have to be different for the two paths and is therefore not possible.

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When a burst baseband signal (GSM/EDGE) is combined with a continuous baseband signal (e.g. 3GPP), or a noise signal and both signals are applied to one RF path. Blanking in the RF is unsuitable, because the RF section would not only blank the burst signal of the first baseband but also the continuous signal or the noise signal.

4.12 Burst Editor

This dialog provides the settings for configuring a burst slot. The burst type for the selected slot, for example the burst structure determines the available parameters.

Access:

1. Select "Baseband > GSM/EDGE > General".

2. Select the "Sequence Mode"

3. Depending on the "Sequence Mode", select:

● "Unframed Configuration" or

● "Framed (Single) Configuration" or

● "Framed (Double) Configuration".

The corresponding dialog opens and displays a graph of the current frame.

4. In the frame graph "Frame: Select Slot To Configure", select a slot.

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This dialog contains the parameters for configuring a burst slot. The graph shows the structure of the current burst type.

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Burst Editor

The individual fields of the burst type are color-coded:

Field Color

Data, Fixed, Mixed, Stealing white

Training Sequences: TSC, ETSC, SYNC yellow

Tail, extended Tail green

Guard, extended Guard blue

"Higher Symbol Rate Mode", AQPSK modulation and higher order modulations (16QAM and 32QAM) require optionR&S SMBVB-K41 (EDGE evolution).

Burst Type

Selects the burst type.

The burst types available depend on the selected "Symbol Rate Mode". The symbol rate mode a burst type applies to is denoted ("Normal ..." and "HSR ..." ("high symbol rate mode").

Note: "Higher Symbol Rate Mode", AQPSK modulation and higher order modulations (16QAM and 32QAM) require optionR&S SMBVB-K41 (EDGE evolution).

"Normal (GMSK/Full Rate)"

The useful data is transmitted in the normal burst (NB). A normal burst carries 2*58 = 116 encrypted bits.

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"Normal (GMSK/Half Rate)"

"Normal (AQPSK/Full Rate - Full Rate)"

"Normal (AQPSK/Full Rate - Half Rate)"

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Burst Editor

The useful data is transmitted in the normal burst. Half rate user 1 is transmitted in all the frames with an even index (frames 0, 2, 4, etc.). Half rate user 2 is transmitted in the frames with an odd index (frames 1, 3, etc.). See alsoChapter 4.7, "Mode Framed (Single)", on page 25 .

The data of pair of users is multiplexed on the two VAMOS subchannels of a single physical radio resource. See also Chapter 3.3, "VAMOS (Voice services over Adaptive Multi-

User channels on One Slot)", on page 10.

Three users are using the same radio resource, one full rate VAMOS user on the subchannel 1 and two half rate VAMOS users on the subchannel 2.

"Normal (AQPSK/Half Rate - Half Rate)"

A single timeslot is shared by four users: two VAMOS subchannels, each used by two half rate users.

"Normal (8PSK/EDGE)"

The higher bit clock associated with EDGE achieves correspondingly higher data transfer rates. If a frame contains an active EDGE burst, the higher bit clock (3 x symbol clock) is always output on the clock outputs. If the EDGE burst is removed from the frame, the lower bit clock (=symbol clock) is automatically output again. An EDGE burst carries 2x(3*58) = 348 encrypted bits.

"Normal (16QAM)"

Selects a normal burst with 16QAM modulation scheme (4 bits per symbol). A normal 16QAM burst carries 2x(4*58) = 464 encrypted bits.

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GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Burst Editor

"Normal (32QAM)"

"Synchronization"

"Frequency Correction"

"Dummy"

Selects a normal burst with 32QAM modulation scheme (5 bits per symbol). A normal 32QAM burst carries 2x(5*58) = 580 encrypted bits.

(Normal Symbol Rate) The synchronization burst is sent by the base station only and is used for bit synchronization. For this purpose, it contains a 64-bit extended training sequence.

(Normal Symbol Rate) The Frequency Correction burst is sent by the base station only. The user equipment uses the burst to synchronize with the carrier frequency and to compensate for any possible Doppler effect.

(Normal Symbol Rate) The dummy burst is sent by the base station only. It acts as a modulation signal when there is no data burst available. This burst type is defined in the standard and has an unalterable, precisely defined data pattern.

"Access"

"All Data (GMSK)"

"All Data (AQPSK)"

"All Data (8PSK/EDGE)"

(Normal Symbol Rate) This burst type is sent by a user equipment to a base station as the first burst, to determine the timing advance. It is used for synchronizing with the base station.

(Normal Symbol Rate) This and the following normal symbol rate burst types are not defined in the standard. They serve as the output basis for defining a new burst type with user-programmable data content for test purposes. An All_Data GMSK burst carries 148 encrypted bits.

An All_Data AQPSK burst carries 148 encrypted bits per subchannel.

(Normal Symbol Rate) An All_Data EDGE burst carries 3x148 = 444 encrypted bits.

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GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Burst Editor

"All Data (16QAM)"

"All Data (32QAM)"

"HSR (QPSK)"

"HSR (16QAM)"

(Normal Symbol Rate) An All_Data 16QAM burst carries 4x148 = 592 encrypted bits.

(Normal Symbol Rate) An All_Data 32QAM burst carries 5x148 = 740 encrypted bits.

(Higher Symbol Rate) Selects a higher symbol rate burst with QPSK modulation scheme (2 bits per symbol). A higher symbol rate burst carries 2*69 = 138 unmodulated encrypted bits, i.e. an HSR QPSK burst carries 2x(2*69) = 276 encrypted bits.

(Higher Symbol Rate) Selects a higher symbol rate burst with 16QAM modulation scheme (4 bits per symbol). An HSR 16QAM burst carries 4x(2*69) = 552 encrypted bits.

"HSR (32QAM)"

"HSR All Data (QPSK)"

"HSR All Data (16QAM)"

"HSR All Data (32QAM)"

(Higher Symbol Rate) Selects a higher symbol rate burst with 32QAM modulation scheme (5 bits per symbol). An HSR 32QAM burst carries 5x(2*69) = 690 encrypted bits.

(Higher Symbol Rate) This and the following higher symbol rate burst types are not defined in the standard. They serve as the output basis for defining a new burst type with user-programmable data content for test purposes. An HSR All_Data QPSK burst carries 2x177 = 354 encrypted bits.

(Higher Symbol Rate) An HSR All_Data 16QAM burst carries 4x177 = 708 encrypted bits.

(Higher Symbol Rate) An HSR All_Data 32QAM burst carries 5x177 = 885 encrypted bits.

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Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>:TYPE on page 86

Save/Recall Slots

Accesses the "Save/Recall Slot" dialog with standard "File Select" and file management functions, see Chapter 4.9, "Save Recall Frame/Slots", on page 28.

Remote command: n.a.

User x

When burst type "Normal (Half Rate)" is selected, the users can be set separately in dialog sections User 1 and User 2.

Remote command: n.a.

SCPIR

Selects the SCPIR.

The value of SCPIR affects the shape of the AQPSK constellation, see Figure 3-2. For an SCPIR of 0 dB, the constellation is square (as in "normal" QPSK), while for other values of SCPIR the constellation becomes rectangular.

Use the Modulation/Filter dialog to define eight different values for SCPIR. You can select from the values displayed.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][: USER<ch>]:SCPIRatio on page 88

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Burst Editor

Slot Level

Sets the level for the selected slot.

"Off"

"Attenuated"

"Full"

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][: USER<ch>]:LEVel on page 87

Slot Attenuation

Selects the level attenuation for the "Slot Level Attenuated" setting.

Use the Power Ramping/Slot Attenuation dialog to define seven different values for level attenuation. You can select from the values displayed.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][: USER<ch>]:ATTenuation on page 87

Filter

(Higher Symbol Rate slots require R&S SMBVB-K41)

Attenuation is maximum. The slot is inactive.

Level is reduced by the level attenuation set in "Slot Attenuation".

The level corresponds to the level indicated in the display.

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Selects whether a "Narrow Pulse Shape" or a "Wide Pulse Shape" filter is used for the selected burst type and modulation.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][: USER<ch>]:FILTer:TYPE on page 88

Multislot Configuration

Enables the previously set multislot mode.

Since multislot involves connecting multiple slots to a single user channel, this configuration is possible for normal (full rate) bursts, normal (8PSK/EDGE) burst and EDGE evolution bursts.

Several multislot groups can be defined within a frame. These groups are highlighted when the frame structure is displayed in the main dialog (see Chapter 4.7, "Mode

Framed (Single)", on page 25).

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Burst Editor

The first slot in a multislot group is the master slot. This determines the parameters of all the slots in the group. All the slots in a multislot group therefore have identical parameters.

The multislot settings are valid for all the slots in the frames of a multiframe configuration. If slots 1 and 2 are connected, for example, both these slots are connected in all the frames of the multiframe signal.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:MULTislot<st0>:STATe on page 91

Number of Slots

Defines the number of consecutive slots that are linked to a multislot.

The multislot always starts with the current slot. The value range therefore depends on the current slot index. A maximum of eight slots (slot 0 to slot 7) can be combined: 1 ... (8 - current index).

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:MULTislot<st0>:COUNt on page 88

Burst Fields

Comprises settings for configuring of the individual burst fields.

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The available settings depend on the selected Burst Type .

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Burst Editor

Extended Tail Bits ← Burst Fields

Displays the data content in the "ETail" data field of the access burst.

Extended tail bits fields are 8 bits long and permanently set at 0011 1010.

Remote command: n.a.

Tail Bits ← Burst Fields

Displays the data content in the "Tail" data field.

The content depends on the "Burst Type":

●

Normal (GMSK...), normal (AQPSK...), synchronization, Frequency Correction, dummy and access "Tail Bit" field is 3 bits long and permanently set at 000.

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Normal(8PSK/EDGE) "Tail Bit" field is 9 bits long and permanently set at 1 1111 1111.

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Normal (16QAM) "Tail Bit" field is 12 bits long and permanently set at 0001 0110 0110.

●

Normal (32QAM) "Tail Bit" field is 15 bits long and permanently set at 111 1001 1100 1110.

Remote command: n.a.

Data for Data Field of Slot ← Burst Fields

Selects a data source for the DATA field.

If a burst contains multiple DATA fields, these are treated as a continuous field. For example, a pseudo-random sequence is continued without interruption from one DATA field to the next.

The following standard data sources are available:

●

"All 0, All 1" An internally generated sequence containing 0 data or 1 data.

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"PNxx" An internally generated pseudo-random noise sequence.

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"Pattern" An internally generated sequence according to a bit pattern. Use the "Pattern" box to define the bit pattern.

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– Use the "New" and "Edit" functions to create internally new data list or to edit

– Use the standard "File Manager" function to transfer external data lists to the

4.13 Slot Marker Definition

1. To access these dialogs select "General > Sequence Mode > Framed (Single) /

Framed (Double)".

2. In the "Framed (Single) / Framed (Double) Configuration" tab, select "Frame:

Select Slot to configure > Slot... ".

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3. In the common tab, select "Burst Type".

4. In the corresponding burst type tab, select "Slot Marker Definition".

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Slot Marker Definition

This dialog displays the structure of the slot and comprises the settings for configuring a ramp.

The marker signals thus defined take only effect when marker mode "As defined in slot" is selected.

The structure of the selected slot (in the example, synchronization burst) is displayed in the dialog header. The individual fields of the burst are color-coded.

The available marker signals are also color-coded. In the left "Configure Control Signal" section, each individual signal is assigned a color. A check in the checkbox shows the marker for which the "As defined in slot" marker type has been selected.

In the next section, "Select Ramp to Edit", the signal characteristics are graphically displayed.

The ramps can be assigned the exact bit position in the signal by

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The schematic display of the slot above the section.

●

The bit scale below the marker/control signal characteristic.

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The display of the current cursor position in the "Cursor" dialog section if the cursor marks the ramp. The field at the selected position in the slot is displayed on the side. The bit position of the cursor within this field is displayed below

The ramps can be set either graphically in the "Select Ramp to Edit" section or in the table of the "Positions Marker x" section. To make the setting easy, a selection of preset ramp characteristics is offered in the "Preset Ramp Marker x" section.

Provided are the following settings:

Configure Control Signal

Displays the color the marker and the Burst Gate signal has been assigned.

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Displays whether the "CList" marker mode has been selected for this marker signal, see "Marker Settings".

Displays whether the "As defined in Slot" marker mode has been selected for this marker signal.

The source can be selected here as well and is then used in the associated dialogs.

Note: The burst gate signal is only displayed and cannot be edited.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:USER<ch>]:TRIGger: OUTPut:TAG? on page 96

Select Ramp to Edit

Graphically edit marker signals.

For this purpose, the cursor is set to the position where a ramp is required. The ramp is generated by pressing Enter (e.g. clicking the rotary knob). Any number of ramps can be defined per marker. Each of the generated ramp positions is saved even if the definition of another ramp produces a low/low or high/high transition. The ramps are displayed as dashed lines.

Existing ramps can be shifted after the cursor has been placed on the ramp and Enter has been pressed – it then changes color twice. The ramp is shifted by using the cursor keys or the rotary knob. The new position is determined by pressing Enter again.

Ramps can be deleted with the [BACKSPACE] key after the cursor has been placed on the ramp.

Remote command: n.a.

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Slot Marker Definition

Total List Length

Displays the length of the list in bits.

Remote command: n.a.

Preset Type

Activates presetting for the ramp characteristic of the selected control signal. The presetting is selected with select "Preset Type" and activated with the "Preset" button.

You can select from:

"All Up"

"All Down"

"Ramp Up"

"Ramp Down"

"Ramp Up/ Down"

The marker signal is continuously high.

The marker signal is continuously low.

The marker signal contains a ramp from low to high. The ramp is shifted to the center of the displayed signal area and can then be shifted as required.

The marker signal contains a ramp from high to low. The ramp is shifted to the center of the displayed signal area and can then be shifted as required.

The marker signal contains a ramp from low to high and from high to low. The ramps are symmetrically shifted around the center of the displayed signal area and can then be shifted as required.

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Slot Marker Definition

"Ramp Down/Up"

Remote command: n.a.

Edit Table

Opens table by using the "Edit Table" button.

The ramps of the selected signal can be edited in the table. When the table is opened, the current configuration of the selected marker/control signal is displayed.

The marker signal contains a ramp from high to low and from low to high. The ramps are symmetrically shifted around the center of the displayed signal area and can then be shifted as required.

The bit position is specified in the "Ramp Position" column, the high or low signal status in the "Ramp State" column. At the end of the list, there is always a blank row for entering new values.

The changes are accepted in the graphic display after pressing the "Accept" button.

Remote command: n.a.

Cursor Position

Enters the cursor position.

In the graphic display, the cursor is positioned according to the entry.

Vice versa, graphically shifting the cursor changes the displayed value.

The field at the selected position in the slot is displayed on the side. The bit position of the cursor within this field is displayed below.

Remote command: n.a.

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Zoom In/Visible

Zooms the displayed area of the control list. The designation of the button changes from "Zoom in" to "Zoom out".

With long control lists, the displayed area can be zoomed around the current "Cursor Position".

Parameter "Visible/Bits Visible" determines the number of symbols/bits to be displayed.

Ramps outside the displayed area are not lost by zooming.

Remote command: n.a.

Save

Saves the settings made in the "Slot Marker" dialog into a file with filename format GsmMarkSlotDefP<x>F<y>S<z>U<w>.dm_iqc, where:

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x the path number,

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y is the Frame number,

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z is the Slot number and

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w is the User number.

GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

Slot Marker Definition

Remote command: n.a.

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5 Remote-Control Commands

The following commands are required to perform signal generation with the GSM/ EDGE options in a remote environment. We assume that the R&S SMBV100B has already been set up for remote operation in a network as described in the R&S SMBV100B documentation. A knowledge about the remote control operation and the SCPI command syntax are assumed.

Conventions used in SCPI command descriptions

For a description of the conventions used in the remote command descriptions, see section "Remote Control Commands" in the R&S SMBV100B user manual.

Common suffixes

The following common suffixes are used in remote commands:

Suffix Value range Description

Remote-Control Commands

ENTity<ch>

SOURce<hw>

OUTPut<ch>

FRAMe<di>

SLOT<st0>

SUBChannel<us>

USER<ch>

1 Optional keyword, provided for compatibility with

R&S®SMW200A

ENTity1:SOURce1 = SOURce1

1 available baseband signals

1 to 3 available markers

●

[1]|2

0|[1] .. 7 defines the slot to which the setting applies

[1]|2 defines the VAMOS subchannel

[1]|2 defines the half rate user in a half rate mode

in Frame (Double) mode (SOURce:BB:GSM:MODE DOUBle) this suffix defines the frame to which the setting applies

●

in Frame (Single) mode the keyword FRAMe is ignored and can be omitted

Note: SCPI prescribes that suffix 1 is the default state and used when no specific suffix is specified. Therefore, slot 1 (and not slot 0) is selected when no suffix is specified.

The following commands specific to the GSM/EDGE are described here:

● General Commands................................................................................................59

● Save Recall Frame/Slots.........................................................................................65

● Modulation/Filter Settings........................................................................................69

● Clock Settings......................................................................................................... 76

● Trigger Settings.......................................................................................................77

● Marker Settings.......................................................................................................81

● Power Ramping/Slot Attenuation............................................................................ 83

● Burst Editor............................................................................................................. 85

● Slot Marker Definition..............................................................................................96

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5.1 General Commands

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FONE....................................................................................... 59

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FRAMe<di>:REPetitions............................................................. 59

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:ISLength................................................................................... 60

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:MODE.......................................................................................60

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:PRESet.....................................................................................61

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:SATTenuation<ch>.....................................................................61

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:SETTing:CATalog?..................................................................... 61

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:SETTing:DELete........................................................................ 62

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:SETTing:LOAD.......................................................................... 62

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:SETTing:STORe........................................................................ 62

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:SMODe.....................................................................................63

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:SRATe.......................................................................................63

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:SRATe:MODE............................................................................64

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:STATe....................................................................................... 64

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:WAVeform:CREate.....................................................................64

Remote-Control Commands

General Commands

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FONE <FOne>

A modulating bit stream consisting of consecutive ones is used for inactive slots (according to GSM 05.04).

If this parameter is disabled, the inactive slots are filled in with 0.

Parameters:

<FOne> 0 | 1 | OFF | ON

*RST: OFF

Example:

BB:GSM:FONE ON

A modulating bit stream consisting of consecutive ones is used for inactive slots.

Manual operation: See " Force Dummy Bits to 1 " on page 31

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FRAMe<di>:REPetitions <Repetitions>

The command defines the number of repetitions for the selected frame in GSM mode Frame (Double).

Parameters:

<Repetitions> integer

Range: 1 to 500000 *RST: 1 / 1

Example:

BB:GSM:MODE DOUB

selects GSM mode Frame (Double).

BB:GSM:FRAM2:REP 10

sets 10 repetitions for frame 2.

Manual operation: See " Frame Repetition " on page 27

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[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:ISLength <ISLength>

Selects constant slot length.

Parameters:

<ISLength> 0 | 1 | OFF | ON

Remote-Control Commands

General Commands

For normal symbol rate mode: The command selects whether the 1/4 symbol of a GSM slot is ignored or compensated for by an extra symbol every 4th slot. For higher symbol rate mode: The command selects whether the 1/2 symbol of an average slot with a length of 187.5 symbols are ignored or compensated for by an extra symbol every second slot.

In normal symbol rate mode, all slots are 156 symbols long In higher symbol rate mode, all slots are 187 symbols long

OFF

In normal symbol rate mode, some slots are 157 symbols long In higher symbol rate mode, some slots are 188 symbols long

*RST:

Example:

Manual operation: See " Ignore 1/4 symbol (slot length 156 sym) / Ignore ½ symbol

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:MODE <Mode>

The command selects GSM mode.

Parameters:

<Mode> UNFRamed | SINGle | DOUBle | MULTiframe

BB:GSM:SRAT:MODE NSR

Selects normal symbol rate mode.

BB:GSM:ISL ON

Selects a constant length of 156 symbols for all slots.

(slot length 187 sym) " on page 31

UNFRamed

Modulation signal without slot and frame structure.

SINGle

Modulation signal consisting of one frame.

DOUBle

Modulation signal in which two frames are defined and then combined by some method into a single multiframe signal.

MULTiframe

Multiframe signal.

*RST: SINGle

Example:

BB:GSM:MODE SING

sets the "Single Frame" GSM mode. Only the commands for defining a single frame are valid.

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Manual operation: See "Sequence Mode" on page 15

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:PRESet

Sets the parameters of the digital standard to their default values (*RST values specified for the commands).

Not affected is the state set with the command SOURce<hw>:BB:GSM:STATe.

Remote-Control Commands

General Commands

Example:

Usage: Event

Manual operation: See "Set to Default" on page 14

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:SATTenuation<ch> <SAttenuation>

The command sets up to seven different values for level attenuation. The various values are defined by the suffix to SATTenuation. These values are used when defining the level attenuation of individual slots with the aid of the command [:SOURce<hw>]:

BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>]: ATTenuation.

Parameters:

<SAttenuation> float

Example:

SOURce1:BB:GSM:PRESet

Range: 0 to 60 dB Increment: 0.01 dB *RST: 0 dB

BB:GSM:MODE SING

Selects GSM mode Frame (Single).

BB:GSM:SLOT1:LEV ATT

Sets level attenuation mode for slot 1.

BB:GSM:SATT1 12dB

Sets the level attenuation for selection A1 to 12 dB.

BB:GSM:SLOT1:ATT A1

Sets the level attenuation for slot 1 dB to 12 dB.

Manual operation: See " Slot Attenuation A1 to A7 " on page 41

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:SETTing:CATalog?

This command reads out the files with GSM settings in the default directory. The default directory is set using command MMEM:CDIRectory. Only files with the file extension *.gsm are listed.

Return values:

<Catalog> string

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Example:

Usage: Query only

Manual operation: See "Save/Recall" on page 15

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:SETTing:DELete <Filename>

This command deletes the selected file with GSM settings. The directory is set using command MMEM:CDIRectory. A path can also be specified, in which case the files in the specified directory are read. The file extension can be omitted. Only files with the file extension *.gsm are deleted.

Setting parameters:

<Filename> string

Example:

Usage: Setting only

Manual operation: See "Save/Recall" on page 15

MMEM:CDIR "/var/user/temp/dig_mod

Sets the default directory to /var/user/temp/dig_mod.

BB:GSM:SETT:CAT?

Reads out all the files with GSM settings in the default directory.

Response: gsm_1

BB:GSM:SETT:DEL 'gsm_1' Deletes file gsm_1.

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:SETTing:LOAD <Filename>

This command loads the selected file with GSM settings. The directory is set using command MMEM:CDIRectory. A path can also be specified, in which case the files in the specified directory are read. The file extension can be omitted. Only files with the file extension *.gsm are loaded.

Setting parameters:

<Filename> string

Example:

Usage: Setting only

Manual operation: See "Save/Recall" on page 15

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:SETTing:STORe <Filename>

This command stores the current GSM settings into the selected file. The directory is set using command MMEM:CDIRectory. A path can also be specified, in which case the files in the specified directory are read. Only enter the file name. GSM settings are stored as files with the specific file extensions *.gsm.

Setting parameters:

<Filename> string

BB:GSM:SETT:LOAD 'gsm_1' Loads file gsm_1

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Example:

Usage: Setting only

Manual operation: See "Save/Recall" on page 15

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:SMODe <SMode>

Selects the modulation signal for the mode Unframed (:BB:GSM:MODE UNFR). The modulation type and filter type are set in accordance with the selection.

The available simulation modes depend on the selected symbol rate:

●

Normal Symbol Rate - GSM, EDGE (8PSK), AQPSK, 16QAM and 32QAM

●

Higher Symbol Rate - HSR QPSK, HSR 16QAM and HSR 32QAM.

Note:"Higher Symbol Rate" Mode and "Simulation Modes" AQPSK, 16QAM, 32QAM, HSR QPSK, HSR 16QAM and HSR 32QAM are available for instruments equipped with option R&S SMBVB-K41 only.

Parameters:

BB:GSM:SETT:STOR 'gsm_1'

Stores the current GSM settings into file gsm_1.

H32Qam | AQPSk

*RST: GSM

Example:

Options: R&S SMBVB-K41 (required for N16Qam | N32Qam | HQPSk |

Manual operation: See " Simulation Mode " on page 15

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:SRATe <SRate>

Sets the symbol clock. Possible units are Hz, kHz, MHz, Sym/s, kSym/s, MSym/s.

Parameters:

<SRate> float

BB:GSM:MODE UNFR

Sets unframed mode.

BB:GSM:SRAT:MODE HSR

Selects higher symbol rate mode.

BB:GSM:SMOD H16Q

Selects an HSR 16QAM modulation signal for the Unframed mode.

BB:GSM:SRAT:MODE NSR

Selects normal symbol rate mode.

BB:GSM:SMOD GSM

Selects a GSM modulation signal for the Unframed mode.

H16Qam | H32Qam | AQPSk)

Range: 400 to 15000000 Increment: 0.001 *RST: 270.833 kSym/s

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Example:

Manual operation: See " Symbol Rate " on page 31

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:SRATe:MODE <Mode>

Set the symbol rate mode, i.e. determines whether normal bursts (NB) or higher symbol rate bursts (HB) are generated.

Parameters:

<Mode> NSRate | HSRate

Example:

Options: (for instruments equipped with option K41 only)

Manual operation: See "Symbol Rate Mode" on page 15

BB:GSM:SRAT 270.9 kHz

sets the symbol clock to 270.9 kHz.

*RST: NSRate

BB:GSM:SRAT HSR

Selects higher symbol rate mode

BB:GSM:SRAT?

Queries the symbol clock.

Response: 325

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:STATe <State>

Activates the standard and deactivates all the other digital standards and digital modulation modes in the same path.

Parameters:

<State> 0 | 1 | OFF | ON

*RST: 0

Example:

Manual operation: See "State" on page 13

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:WAVeform:CREate <Filename>

Creates a waveform using the current settings of GSM/EDGE. The file name is entered with the command. The file is stored with the predefined file extension *.wv. The file name and the directory it is stored in are user-definable.

Setting parameters:

<Filename> string

Example:

SOURce1:BB:GSM:STATe ON

MMEM:CDIR '/var/user/temp/waveform'

sets the default directory to /var/user/temp/waveform.

BB:GSM:WAV:CRE 'gsm_1' creates the waveform file gsm.wv in the default directory.

Usage: Setting only

Manual operation: See "Generate Waveform File…" on page 15

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[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FRAMe<di>:ULISt:CATalog?....................................................... 65

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FRAMe<di>:ULISt:DELete.......................................................... 65

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FRAMe<di>:ULISt:LOAD............................................................ 66

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FRAMe<di>:ULISt:STORe...........................................................66

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:PREDefined:CATalog?............................................66

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:PREDefined:LOAD.................................................67

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>]:

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PREDefined:CATalog?............................................................................................67

PREDefined:LOAD.................................................................................................68

ULISt:CATalog?..................................................................................................... 68

ULISt:DELete........................................................................................................ 68

ULISt:LOAD.......................................................................................................... 69

ULISt:STORe........................................................................................................ 69

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FRAMe<di>:ULISt:CATalog?

This command reads out the files with user defined frame settings in the default directory. The default directory is set using command MMEM:CDIRectory. Only files with the file extension *.gsm_fu and *.gsm_hfu are listed.

Return values:

<Catalog> string

Example:

MMEM:CDIR "/var/user/temp/frames"

Sets the default directory to /var/user/temp/frames.

BB:GSM:FRAM:ULIS:CAT?

Reads out all the files with user defined frame settings in the default directory.

Response: 'NB_all' The file NB_all with a user defined frame setting is available.

Usage: Query only

Manual operation: See " Recall User Files " on page 29

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FRAMe<di>:ULISt:DELete <Filename>

This command deletes the selected file with user defined frame settings. The directory is set using command MMEM:CDIRectory. A path can also be specified, in which case the files in the specified directory are read. The file extension can be omitted. Only files with the file extension *.gsm_fu and *.gsm_hfu are deleted.

Setting parameters:

<Filename> string

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Example:

Usage: Setting only

Manual operation: See " File Manager " on page 29

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FRAMe<di>:ULISt:LOAD <Filename>

This command loads the selected file with user defined frame settings. The directory is set using command MMEM:CDIRectory. A path can also be specified, in which case the files in the specified directory are read. The file extension can be omitted. Only files with the file extension *.gsm_fu and *.gsm_hfu are loaded.

Setting parameters:

<Filename> string

Example:

Usage: Setting only

Manual operation: See " Recall User Files " on page 29

BB:GSM:FRAM:ULIS:DEL 'NB_all' Deletes file NB_all.

BB:GSM:FRAM:ULIS:LOAD 'NB_all' Loads file NB_all.

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FRAMe<di>:ULISt:STORe <Filename>

This command stores the current frame settings into the selected file. The directory is set using command MMEM:CDIRectory. A path can also be specified, in which case the files in the specified directory are read. Only enter the file name. User Standards are stored as files with the specific file extensions *.gsm_fu and *.gsm_hfu.

Setting parameters:

<Filename> string

Example:

Usage: Setting only

Manual operation: See " Save User Files " on page 29

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:PREDefined:CATalog?

This command reads out the files with predefined frame settings. The directory is preset, therefore a path cannot be specified.

Return values:

<Catalog> string

BB:GSM:FRAM:ULIS:STOR 'EDGE_all' Stores the current frame settings into file EDGE_all.

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Example:

Usage: Query only

Manual operation: See " Recall Predefined Files " on page 28

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:PREDefined:LOAD <Filename>

This command loads the selected file with predefined frame settings. The directory is pre-set, therefore a path cannot be specified.

Setting parameters:

<Filename> string

Example:

BB:GSM:FRAM:PRED:CAT?

reads out all the files with predefined frame settings.

Response: 'Edge0, EdgeAll, GsmEdge, NormalBurst0, NormalBurstAll'

the file names of the files with the predefined frame settings are returned

BB:GSM:MODE SING

selects GSM mode Frame (Single).

BB:GSM:SRAT:MODE NSR

selects normal symbol rate.

BB:GSM:FRAM:PRED:LOAD 'Edge0'

loads file Edge0 with the predefined frame setting Edge Burst in Slot 0.

Usage: Setting only

Manual operation: See " Recall Predefined Files " on page 28

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:

USER<ch>]:PREDefined:CATalog?

This command reads out the files with predefined slot settings. The directory is preset, therefore a path cannot be specified.

The numeric suffixes in all key words are irrelevant for this command.

Return values:

<Catalog> string

Example:

Usage: Query only

Manual operation: See " Recall Predefined Files " on page 28

BB:GSM:SLOT:PRED:CAT?

reads out all the files with predefined frame settings.

Response: GSM_NB_PN9_TSC0,EDGE_NB_PN9_TSC0

the files GSM_NB_PN9_TSC0 and EDGE_NB_PN9_TSC0 are available.

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[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:

This command loads the selected file with predefined slot settings. The directory is preset, therefore a path cannot be specified.

Setting parameters:

<Filename> string

Remote-Control Commands

Save Recall Frame/Slots

USER<ch>]:PREDefined:LOAD <Filename>

Example:

Usage: Setting only

Manual operation: See " Recall Predefined Files " on page 28

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:

USER<ch>]:ULISt:CATalog?

This command reads out the files with user defined slot settings in the default directory. The default directory is set using command MMEM:CDIRectory. Only files with the file extension *.gsm_slu and *.gsm_hslu are listed.

Return values:

<Catalog> string

Example:

BB:GSM:SLOT:PRED:LOAD 'GSM_NB_PN9_TSC0'

loads the settings of file GSM_NB_PN9_TSC0 for slot 1 in frame

MMEM:CDIR '/var/user/temp/slots

Sets the default directory to /var/user/temp/slots.

BB:GSM:SLOT:ULIS:CAT?

Reads out all the files with user defined slot settings in the default directory.

Response: 'test_01' The file test_01 with a user defined slot setting is available.

Usage: Query only

Manual operation: See " Recall User Files " on page 29

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:

USER<ch>]:ULISt:DELete <Filename>

This command deletes the selected file with user defined slot settings. The directory is set using command MMEM:CDIRectory. A path can also be specified, in which case the files in the specified directory are read. The file extension can be omitted. Only files with the file extension *.gsm_slu and *.gsm_hslu are deleted.

Setting parameters:

<Filename> string

Example:

Usage: Setting only

BB:GSM:SLOT:ULIS:DEL 'NB' Deletes file NB.

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Manual operation: See " File Manager " on page 29

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:

This command loads the selected file with user defined slot settings. The directory is set using command MMEM:CDIRectory. A path can also be specified, in which case the files in the specified directory are read. The file extension can be omitted. Only files with the file extension *.gsm_slu and *.gsm_hslu are loaded.

Setting parameters:

<Filename> string

Remote-Control Commands

Modulation/Filter Settings

USER<ch>]:ULISt:LOAD <Filename>

Example:

Usage: Setting only

Manual operation: See " Recall User Files " on page 29

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:

USER<ch>]:ULISt:STORe <Filename>

This command stores the current slot settings into the selected file. The directory is set using command MMEM:CDIRectory. A path can also be specified, in which case the files in the specified directory are read. Only enter the file name. User slots are stored as files with the specific file extensions *.gsm_slu and *.gsm_hslu.

Setting parameters:

<Filename> string

Example:

Usage: Setting only

Manual operation: See " Save User Files " on page 29

BB:GSM:SLOT:ULIS:LOAD 'NB' Loads file NB.

BB:GSM:SLOT:ULIS:STOR 'EDGE' Stores the current slot settings into file EDGE.

5.3 Modulation/Filter Settings

5.3.1 Modulation Settings

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FORMat.................................................................................... 70

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:EDGE:FORMat?........................................................................ 70

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FSK:DEViation...........................................................................70

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:AQPSk:FORMat?.......................................................................71

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:H16Qam:FORMat?.....................................................................71

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:H32Qam:FORMat?.....................................................................71

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:HQPSk:FORMat?.......................................................................72

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[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:N32Qam:FORMat?.....................................................................73

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:AQPSk:ANGLe<ch0>................................................................. 73

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:AQPSk:SCPIR<ch0>.................................................................. 73

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FORMat <Format>

The command selects the modulation type.

Parameters:

<Format> MSK | FSK2

Remote-Control Commands

Modulation/Filter Settings

*RST: MSK

Example:

BB:GSM:FORM FSK2

selects the GSM modulation type FSK.

Manual operation: See " Modulation " on page 32

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:EDGE:FORMat?

The command queries the modulation type in the case of EDGE. The modulation type is permanently set to 8PSK.

Return values:

<Format> P8EDge

*RST: P8EDge

Example:

BB:GSM:EDGE:FORM?

queries the modulation type.

Response: "P8ED"

Usage: Query only

Manual operation: See " Modulation Type EDGE " on page 34

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FSK:DEViation <Deviation>

Sets the modulation deviation when :BB:GSM:FORMat FSK2 is selected.

The range of values depends on the symbol rate (:BB:GSM:SRATe). The maximum deviation is 10 MHz.

Parameters:

<Deviation> float

Range: 0.1xf(symb) to 1.5xf(symb);(10MHz) Increment: 0.1 *RST: 67708.3333 Default unit: Hz

Example:

BB:GSM:FORM FSK2

selects the GSM modulation type GFSK.

BB:GSM:FSK:DEV 37.6 kHz

sets the FSK deviation to 37.6 kHz.

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Manual operation: See " FSK Deviation " on page 32

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:AQPSk:FORMat?

The command queries the modulation type. The modulation type is permanently set to AQPSK.

Return values:

<Format> AQPSk

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Modulation/Filter Settings

*RST: AQPSk

Example:

Usage: Query only

Options: R&S SMBVB-K41

Manual operation: See "Modulation AQPSK" on page 33

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:H16Qam:FORMat?

The command queries the modulation type.

Return values:

<Format> QAM16EDge

Example:

Usage: Query only

BB:GSM:AQPS:FORM?

queries the modulation type.

Response: "AQPSk"

*RST: QAM16EDge

BB:GSM:SRAT:MODE HSR

selects higher symbol rate mode.

BB:GSM:H16Q:FORM?

queries the modulation type.

Response: "QAM16ED"

Options: (for Higher Symbol Rate and instruments equipped with option

K41 only)

Manual operation: See " Modulation Type HSR 16QAM " on page 38

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:H32Qam:FORMat?

The command queries the modulation type.

Return values:

<Format> QAM32EDge

*RST: QAM32EDge

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Example:

Usage: Query only

Options: (for Higher Symbol Rate and instruments equipped with option

Manual operation: See " Modulation Type HSR 32QAM " on page 38

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:HQPSk:FORMat?

The command queries the modulation type.

Return values:

<Format> QEDGe

Example:

BB:GSM:SRAT:MODE HSR

selects higher symbol rate mode.

BB:GSM:H32Q:FORM?

queries the modulation type.

Response: QAM32ED

K41 only)

*RST: QEDGe

BB:GSM:SRAT:MODE HSR

selects higher symbol rate mode.

BB:GSM:HQPS:FORM?

queries the modulation type.

Response: QQDG

Usage: Query only

Options: (for Higher Symbol Rate and instruments equipped with option

K41 only)

Manual operation: See " Modulation Type HSR QPSK " on page 37

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:N16Qam:FORMat?

The command queries the modulation type.

Return values:

<Format> QAM16EDge

*RST: QAM16EDge

Example:

Usage: Query only

Options: (for instruments equipped with option K41 only)

Manual operation: See " Modulation Type 16QAM " on page 35

BB:GSM:SRAT:MODE NSR

selects normal symbol rate mode.

BB:GSM:N16Q:FORM?

queries the modulation type.

Response: QAM16ED

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[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:N32Qam:FORMat?

The command queries the modulation type.

Return values:

<Format> QAM32EDge

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Modulation/Filter Settings

*RST: QAM32EDge

Example:

Usage: Query only

Options: (for instruments equipped with option K41 only)

Manual operation: See " Modulation Type 32QAM " on page 36

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:AQPSk:ANGLe<ch0> <Angle>

Sets the angle alpha.

Parameters:

<Angle> float

Example:

Options: R&S SMBVB-K41

BB:GSM:SRAT:MODE NSR

selects normal symbol rate mode.

BB:GSM:N32Q:FORM?

queries the modulation type.

Response: QAM32ED

Range: 0.0001 to 89.9999 Increment: 0.0001 *RST: 45

BB:GSM:AQPS:ANGL5 50

Manual operation: See "Angle alpha_0 ... alpha_7" on page 33

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:AQPSk:SCPIR<ch0> <Scpir>

Sets the Subchannel Power Imbalance Ratio (SCPIR). It is related to the angle α as follows:

SCPIR = 20 * log10(tan α) dB,

where the value of α is chosen such that |SCPIR|≤10dB.

Parameters:

<Scpir> float

Range: -115.1625 to 115.1625 Increment: 0.0001 *RST: 0

Example:

BB:GSM:AQPS:SCPIR5 -10 BB:GSM:AQPS:ANGL5? Response: 17.5484

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Manual operation: See "SCPIR_0 to SCPIR_7" on page 34

5.3.2 Filter Settings

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:TYPE?............................................................................ 74

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:PARameter...................................................................... 74

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:AQPSK:TYPE?................................................................ 75

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:EDGE:TYPE?.................................................................. 75

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:N16Qam:TYPE?.............................................................. 75

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:N32Qam:TYPE?.............................................................. 75

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:H16Qam:TYPE................................................................ 76

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:H32Qam:TYPE................................................................ 76

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:HQPSk:TYPE.................................................................. 76

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:TYPE?

Remote-Control Commands

Modulation/Filter Settings

The command sets the filter type GAUSs. This is the only possible selection in the case of digital standard GSM.

Return values:

<Type> GAUSs

*RST: GAUSs

Example:

BB:GSM:FILT:TYPE GAUS

sets the filter type GAUSS.

Usage: Query only

Manual operation: See " Filter " on page 32

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:PARameter <Parameter>

The command sets the filter parameter. For Gaussian filter the BxT is the product of the bandwidth and the symbol duration. The default value for GSM modulation is 0.3 and for Gauss Linearized (EDGE), BT = 0.3.

Parameters:

<Parameter> float

Range: 0.15 to 2.5 Increment: 0.01 *RST: 0.3

Example:

BB:GSM:FILT:PAR 0.4

sets the BT value to 0.4.

Manual operation: See " Filter Parameter " on page 33

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[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:AQPSK:TYPE?

Queries the filter type for AQPSK modulation. The filter is permanently set to GAUSS linearized.

Return values:

<Type> LGAuss

Usage: Query only

Options: R&S SMBVB-K41

Manual operation: See " Filter " on page 34

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:EDGE:TYPE?

The command sets the filter type LGAuss. This is the only possible selection in the case of digital standard GSM EDGE.

Remote-Control Commands

Modulation/Filter Settings

*RST: LGAuss

Return values:

<Type> LGAuss

*RST: LGAuss

Example:

Usage: Query only

Manual operation: See " Filter " on page 35

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:N16Qam:TYPE?

Queries filter for 16QAM signal. The filter is permanently set to GAUSS linearized.

Return values:

<Type> LGAuss

Example:

Usage: Query only

Options: K41

BB:GSM:FILT:EDGE:TYPE LGA

sets the filter type Gauss linearized.

BB:GSM:FILT:N16Q:TYPE?

queries the filter type.

Response: LGA

Manual operation: See " Filter " on page 35

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:N32Qam:TYPE?

Queries filter for 32QAM signal. The filter is permanently set to GAUSS linearized.

Return values:

<Type> LGAuss

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Clock Settings

Example:

Usage: Query only

Options: K41

Manual operation: See " Filter " on page 36

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:H16Qam:TYPE <Type>

Sets the filter for HSR 16QAM signal.

Parameters:

<Type> ENPShape | EWPShape

Example:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:H32Qam:TYPE <Type>

Sets the filter for HSR 32QAM signal.

Parameters:

<Type> ENPShape | EWPShape

BB:GSM:FILT:N32Q:TYPE?

queries the filter type.

Response: LGA

*RST: ENPShape

BB:GSM:FILT:H16Q:TYPE ENPS

*RST: ENPShape

Example:

Manual operation: See " Filter " on page 38

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:HQPSk:TYPE <Type>

Sets the filter for HSR QPSK signal.

Parameters:

<Type> ENPShape | EWPShape

Example:

Manual operation: See " Filter " on page 37

5.4 Clock Settings

This section lists the remote control commands, necessary to configure the clock.

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:CLOCk:SOURce........................................................................ 77

BB:GSM:FILT:H32Q:TYPE ENPS

*RST: ENPShape

BB:GSM:FILT:HQPS:TYPE ENPS

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[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:CLOCk:SOURce <Source>

Selects the clock source:

●

INTernal: Internal clock reference

Parameters:

<Source> INTernal

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Trigger Settings

*RST: INTernal

Example:

SOURce1:BB:GSM:CLOCk:SOURce INT

Manual operation: See "Clock Source" on page 23

5.5 Trigger Settings

Example: Trigger configuration

SOURce1:BB:GSM:TRIGger:SOURce INTernal

SOURce1:BB:GSM:TRIGger:SEQuence ARETrigger

SOURce1:BB:GSM:STAT ON

SOURce1:BB:GSM:TRIGger:EXECute

SOURce1:BB:GSM:TRIGger:ARM:EXECute

SOURce1:BB:GSM:TRIGger:RMODe?

// stopped

SOURce1:BB:GSM:TRIGger:EXECute

SOURce1:BB:GSM:TRIGger:RMODe?

// run

// SOURce1:BB:GSM:TRIGger:SEQuence SING

// SOURce1:BB:GSM:TRIGger:SLUNit FRAMe

// SOURce1:BB:GSM:TRIGger:SLENgth 2

// SOURce1:BB:GSM:TRIGger:SEQuence ARET

// SOURce1:BB:GSM:TRIGger:SOURce EGT1

// SOURce1:BB:GSM:TRIGger:EXTernal:SYNChronize:OUTPut 1

// SOURce1:BB:GSM:TRIGger:EXTernal:INHibit 100

// SOURce1:BB:GSM:TRIGger:EXTernal:DELay 10

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:TRIGger]:SEQuence..................................................................78

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:ARM:EXECute..............................................................78

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:EXECute......................................................................78

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:EXTernal:SYNChronize:OUTPut.....................................78

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:RMODe?......................................................................79

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:SLENgth...................................................................... 79

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:SLUNit.........................................................................79

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:SOURce...................................................................... 79

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger[:EXTernal]:DELay..........................................................80

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger[:EXTernal]:INHibit..........................................................80

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[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:TRIGger]:SEQuence <Sequence>

Selects the trigger mode:

●

AUTO = auto

●

RETRigger = retrigger

●

AAUTo = armed auto

●

ARETrigger = armed retrigger

●

SINGle = single

Parameters:

<Sequence> AUTO | RETRigger | AAUTo | ARETrigger | SINGle

Example: See Example "Trigger configuration" on page 77

Manual operation: See "Trigger Mode" on page 17

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Trigger Settings

*RST: AUTO

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:ARM:EXECute

Stops signal generation; a subsequent trigger event restarts signal generation.

Example:

Usage: Event

Manual operation: See "Arm" on page 18

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:EXECute

Executes a trigger.

Example:

Usage: Event

Manual operation: See "Execute Trigger" on page 18

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:EXTernal:SYNChronize:OUTPut <Output>

Enables signal output synchronous to the trigger event.

Parameters:

<Output> 0 | 1 | OFF | ON

See Example "Trigger configuration" on page 77

*RST: 1

Example: See Example "Trigger configuration" on page 77

Manual operation: See "Sync. Output to External Trigger/Sync. Output to Trigger"

on page 19

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[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:RMODe?

Queries the signal generation status.

Return values:

<RMode> STOP | RUN

Example: See Example "Trigger configuration" on page 77

Usage: Query only

Manual operation: See "Running/Stopped" on page 18

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:SLENgth <SLength>

Defines the length of the signal sequence that is output in the SINGle trigger mode.

Parameters:

<SLength> integer

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Trigger Settings

Range: 1 to max *RST: 1

Example: See Example "Trigger configuration" on page 77

Manual operation: See "Trigger Signal Duration" on page 18

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:SLUNit <SLunit>

Defines the unit for the entry of the signal sequence length.

Parameters:

<SLunit> FRAMe | SYMBol

*RST: FRAMe

Example: See Example "Trigger configuration" on page 77

Manual operation: See "Signal Duration Unit" on page 18

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:SOURce <Source>

Selects the trigger signal source and determines the way the triggering is executed. Provided are:

●

Internal triggering by a command (INTernal)

●

External trigger signal via one of the User x connectors

– EGT1: External global trigger

– EGC1: External global clock

●

In master-slave mode, the external baseband synchronization signal (BBSY)

●

EXTernal: Setting only Provided only for backward compatibility with other Rohde & Schwarz signal generators. The R&S SMBV100B accepts this value and maps it automatically as follows:

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EXTernal = EGT1

Parameters:

<Source> INTernal|EGT1|EGC1|EXTernal|BBSY

Example: See Example "Trigger configuration" on page 77

Manual operation: See "Trigger Source" on page 18

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger[:EXTernal]:DELay <Delay>

Sets the trigger delay.

Parameters:

<Delay> float

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Trigger Settings

*RST: INTernal

Range: 0 to 2147483647 Increment: 0.01 *RST: 0 Default unit: samples

Example: See Example "Trigger configuration" on page 77.

Manual operation: See "Trigger Delay" on page 20

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger[:EXTernal]:INHibit <Inhibit>

Specifies the duration by which a restart is inhibited.

Parameters:

<Inhibit> integer

Range: 0 to 21.47*symbRate *RST: 0

Example: See Example "Trigger configuration" on page 77.

Manual operation: See "External Trigger Inhibit" on page 19

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5.6 Marker Settings

Example: Marker configuration

SOURce1:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut1:MODE PULS

// sets a pulse marker

SOURce1:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut1:PULSe:DIVider 2

SOURce1:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut1:PULSe:FREQuency?

SOURce1:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut1:MODE PATTern

// sets a bit pattern marker

SOURce1:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut1:PATTern #H2,2

SOURce1:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut1:MODE RAT

SOURce1:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut1:ONTime 1

SOURce1:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut1:OFFTime 1

// defines the on/off ratio

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Marker Settings

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:MODE......................................................81

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:ONTime................................................... 81

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:OFFTime..................................................81

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:PATTern................................................... 82

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:PERiod:SLOT........................................... 82

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:PERiod[:FRAMe].......................................82

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:PULSe:DIVider......................................... 82

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:PULSe[:FREQuency]?...............................83

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:DELay......................................................83

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:MODE <Mode>

Defines the signal for the selected marker output.

Parameters:

SDEF

As defined in slots The marker defined in the burst editor is used.

*RST: FRAMe

Example: See Example "Marker configuration" on page 81

Manual operation: See "Marker Mode" on page 21

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:ONTime <OnTime> [:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:OFFTime <OffTime>

Sets the duration during which the marker output is on or off.

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Parameters:

<OffTime> integer

Example: See Example "Marker configuration" on page 81

Manual operation: See "Marker Mode" on page 21

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:PATTern <Pattern>, <BitCount>

Defines the bit pattern used to generate the marker signal.

Parameters:

<Pattern> numeric

<BitCount> integer

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Marker Settings

Range: 1 to 16777215 *RST: 1

*RST: #H2

Range: 1 to 64 *RST: 2

Example: See Example "Marker configuration" on page 81

Manual operation: See "Marker Mode" on page 21

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:PERiod:SLOT <Slot>

Sets the repetition rate for the slot clock at the marker outputs.

Parameters:

<Slot> integer

Range: 1 to 8 *RST: 1

Example:

SOURce1:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut2:MODE SLOT

SOURce1:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut2:PERiod:SLOT 16

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:PERiod[:FRAMe] <Frame>

Sets the repetition rate for the frame clock at the marker outputs.

Parameters:

<Frame> integer

Range: 1 to 67108863 *RST: 1

Example:

SOURce1:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut2:MODE FRAM

SOURce1:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut2:PERiod:SLOT 16

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:PULSe:DIVider <Divider>

Sets the divider for the pulsed marker signal.

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Parameters:

<Divider> integer

Example: See Example "Marker configuration" on page 81

Manual operation: See "Marker Mode" on page 21

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:PULSe[:FREQuency]?

Queries the pulse frequency of the pulsed marker signal PULSe.

Return values:

<Frequency> float

Example: See Example "Marker configuration" on page 81

Usage: Query only

Manual operation: See "Marker Mode" on page 21

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Power Ramping/Slot Attenuation

Range: 2 to 1024 *RST: 2

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:DELay <Delay>

Defines the delay between the signal on the marker outputs and the start of the signals.

Parameters:

<Delay> float

Range: 0 to 16777215 Increment: 1E-3 *RST: 0

Example: See Example "Marker configuration" on page 81

Manual operation: See "Marker x Delay" on page 22

5.7 Power Ramping/Slot Attenuation

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:PRAMp:BBONly[:STATe].............................................................83

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:PRAMp:FDELay.........................................................................84

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:PRAMp:RDELay........................................................................ 84

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:PRAMp:SHAPe..........................................................................85

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:PRAMp:TIME.............................................................................85

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:PRAMp:BBONly[:STATe] <State>

Note: This command is available for instruments with RF output only.

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Selects power ramping in the baseband only or mixed power ramping in the baseband and the RF section. The "ON" setting is mandatory if, with power ramping active, only the baseband signal is output (I/Q outputs), or, in case of two-path instruments, if a baseband signal is applied to two RF paths (RF A and RF B).

Only then can a signal with a defined, predictable level be output.

Parameters:

<State> 0 | 1 | OFF | ON

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Power Ramping/Slot Attenuation

*RST: 0

Example:

Manual operation: See " In Baseband Only " on page 42

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:PRAMp:FDELay <FDelay>

The command sets the offset in the Falling edge of the ramp envelope at the end of a slot. A positive value causes a ramp delay and a negative value advances the ramp. The setting is expressed in symbols.

Parameters:

<FDelay> float

Example:

Manual operation: See " Fall Delay " on page 41

BB:GSM:PRAM:BBON ON

selects power ramping in the baseband only.

Range: -9 Symbols to 9 Symbols Increment: 1 Symbol *RST: 0 Symbols

BB:GSM:PRAM:FDEL -1

Sets an advance of 1 symbol in the falling edge of the envelope at the end of the slot.

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:PRAMp:RDELay <RDelay>

The command sets the offset in the Rising edge of the ramp envelope at the start of a slot. A positive value causes a ramp delay and a negative value advances the ramp. The setting is expressed in symbols.

Parameters:

<RDelay> float

Range: -9 Symbols to 9 Symbols Increment: 1 Symbol *RST: 0 Symbols

Example:

Manual operation: See " Rise Delay " on page 41

BB:GSM:PRAM:RDEL -1

Sets an advance of 1 symbol in the rising edge of the envelope at the start of the slot.

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[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:PRAMp:SHAPe <Shape>

The command sets the edge shape of the ramp envelope.

Parameters:

<Shape> LINear | COSine

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LINear

The transmitted power rises and falls linear fashion.

COSine

The transmitted power rises and falls in the shape of a cosine.

*RST: COSine

Example:

Manual operation: See " Ramp Function " on page 41

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:PRAMp:TIME

The command sets the edge slope of the ramp envelope. This specifies the number of symbols over which the switching operation is stretched when the transmitted power is turned on and off.

Parameters:

<Time> float

Example:

Manual operation: See " Ramp Time " on page 41

5.8 Burst Editor

BB:GSM:PRAM:SHAP LIN

sets a cosine-shaped rise and fall to the edge.

<Time>

Range: 0.3 Symbols to 16.0 Symbols Increment: 0.1 Symbols *RST: 5.0 Symbols

BB:GSM:PRAM:TIME 6

Sets the duration of the switching operation to six symbols.

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>:TYPE...................................................86

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>]:LEVel...87 [:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>]:

ATTenuation..........................................................................................................87

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>]:

SCPIRatio.............................................................................................................88

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>]:

FILTer:TYPE..........................................................................................................88

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:MULTislot<st0>:COUNt...........................................88

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>][:

SOURce]:DATA..................................................................................................... 89

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>][:

SOURce]:DATA:DLISt............................................................................................ 90

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[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>][:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:MULTislot<st0>:STATe............................................91

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>]:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>][:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>]:ETSC...93 [:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>]:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>]:

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SOURce]:DATA:DLISt:CATalog?..............................................................................90

SOURce]:DATA:PATTern........................................................................................ 90

SFLag...................................................................................................................91

SFLag:USE...........................................................................................................92

SOURce]:TSC:SELect............................................................................................92

SOURce]:TSC:SET................................................................................................93

SOURce]:TSC:USER............................................................................................. 93

ETSC:USER..........................................................................................................94

SYNC:SELect........................................................................................................94

SYNC:USER......................................................................................................... 94

FCORrection:FIXed................................................................................................95

FCORrection:FIXed:PATTern...................................................................................95

DUMMy:MIXed:PATTern?....................................................................................... 96

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>:TYPE <Type>

Selects the burst (slot) type.

Parameters:

N16Qam | N32Qam

Normal 16QAM | Normal 32QAM

HQPSk | H16Qam | H32Qam

HSR QPSK | HSR 16QAM | HSR 32QAM

NAFF | NAFH | NAHH

Normal AQPSK Full rate - Full rate | Normal AQPSK Full rate Half rate | Normal AQPSK Half rate - Half rate

Axxxxx (All Data)

The types All Data xxx are not defined in the standard.

*RST:

NORMal

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Burst Editor

Example:

Options: Higher symbol rate mode, higher order modulation schemes

Manual operation: See " Burst Type " on page 43

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:

USER<ch>]:LEVel <Level>

The command defines the power control level of the selected slot.

Parameters:

<Level> OFF | ATT | FULL

BB:GSM:SLOT:TYPE DUMM

Selects dummy burst type for slot 1.

(16QAM and 32QAM) and AQPSK require R&S SMBVB-K41.

OFF

The slot is inactive.

ATT

The power is reduced by the amount defined using :BB:GSM:SLOT:ATT.

FULL

Full power as specified by the level setting.

*RST: Slot 0: FULL; Slots 1...7: OFF

Example:

Manual operation: See " Slot Level " on page 47

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:

USER<ch>]:ATTenuation <Attenuation>

The command selects one of seven possible values for the level attenuation. This value defines by how much the power of the selected slot with power control level :BB:GSM:SLOT:LEV ATT is reduced in relation to the normal output power (attribute ...:LEVEL FULL). The seven possible values are set using the command :SOURce:BB:GSM:SATTenuation<n>.

Parameters:

<Attenuation> A1 | A2 | A3 | A4 | A5 | A6 | A7

Example:

BB:GSM:SLOT2:LEV FULL

selects power control level Full Power for slot 2.

BB:GSM:MODE SING

Selects GSM mode Frame (Single).

BB:GSM:SLOT1:LEV ATT

Sets level attenuation mode for slot 1.

BB:GSM:SATT1 12dB

Sets the level attenuation for selection A1 to 12 dB.

BB:GSM:SLOT1:ATT A1

Sets the level attenuation for slot 0 dB to 12 dB.

Manual operation: See " Slot Attenuation " on page 47

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[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:

The command selects one of eight possible values for the SCPIR. The eight possible values are set using the command [:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:AQPSk:SCPIR<ch0>.

Parameters:

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Burst Editor

USER<ch>]:SCPIRatio <SCPIRatio>

SCPIR1 | SCPIR0

*RST: SCPIR0

Example:

Manual operation: See "SCPIR" on page 47

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:

USER<ch>]:FILTer:TYPE <Type>

Selects whether a Narrow Pulse Shape or a Wide Pulse Shape filter is used for the selected burst type and modulation.

Parameters:

<Type> ENPShape | EWPShape

Example:

Options: R&S SMBVB-K41

Manual operation: See " Filter " on page 37

BB:GSM:AQPS:SCPIR5 -10 BB:GSM:SLOT:SUBC2:SCPIR SCPIR5

*RST: ENPShape

BB:GSM:SRAT:MODE HSR

Selects higher symbol rate mode.

BB:GSM:FRAM1:SLOT1:TYPE H16Q

Selects HSR 16QAM burst type for slot 1.

BB:GSM:FRAM1:SLOT1:FILT:TYPE EWPS

Selects Wide Pulse Shape filter for slot 1.

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:MULTislot<st0>:COUNt <Count>

Sets the number of slots combined in a multislot. Since multislot involves connecting multiple slots to a single user channel, this configuration is possible for Normal (Full Rate) bursts Normal (8PSK / EDGE) burst (SOUR:BB:GSM:FRAM:SLOT:TYPE NORM|EDGE) and EDGE Evolution bursts.

The suffix in MULTislot defines the first slot in a multislot group. In a multiframe configuration, this setting applies to the slots in all frames.

Parameters:

<Count> integer

Range: 1 to 7 *RST: 1

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Burst Editor

Example:

Manual operation: See " Number of Slots " on page 48

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:

USER<ch>][:SOURce]:DATA <Data>

The command defines the data source for the DATA fields in the burst. This command is valid only when burst types that contain data fields are selected. If a burst contains multiple DATA fields, these are treated as a continuous field. For instance, data such as a pseudo-random sequence is continued without interruption from one DATA field to the next.

In "GSM Mode Unframed", this command defines the data source for the unframed signal. The suffix in :SLOT has to be set to 0 (BB:GSM:SLOT0:DATA).

BB:GSM:MODE SING

Selects GSM mode Frame (Single).

BB:GSM:SLOT0:TYPE NORM

Selects the NORMal burst type for slot 0.

... SLOT1 ... SLOT7

Selects burst type for slots 1 to 7 correspondingly.

BB:GSM:MULT0:COUN 8

Defines a multislot from all eight slots.

BB:GSM:MULT0:STAT ON

Switches the multislot configuration on.

Parameters:

<Data> ALL0 | ALL1 | PATTern | PN9 | PN11 | PN15 | PN16 | PN20 |

PN21 | PN23 | DLISt

PNxx

The pseudo-random sequence generator is used as the data source. There is a choice of different lengths of random sequence.

DLISt

A data list is used. The data list is selected with the aid of command SOURce:BB:GSM:SLOT:DATA:DLISt.

ALL0 | ALL1

Internal 0 or 1 data is used.

PATTern

Internal data is used. The bit pattern for the data is defined with the aid of command :SOURce:BB:GSM:SLOT:DATA:PATTern.

Example:

*RST:

BB:GSM:SLOT2:TYPE NORM

Selects NORMAL burst type for slot 2.

BB:GSM:SLOT2:DATA PN15

Selects internal PRBS data with period length 215-1 as the data source for the DATA fields in the burst. The pseudo-random sequence is continued without interruption from one DATA field to the next.

PN9

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Manual operation: See " Data " on page 24

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:

The command selects a data list. This command is only valid for bursts with DATA fields. This data list is only used if it is set as the data source with the aid of command :BB:GSM:SLOT:DATA DLIS.

Parameters:

<DList> string

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Burst Editor

USER<ch>][:SOURce]:DATA:DLISt <DList>

Example:

Manual operation: See " Data " on page 24

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:

USER<ch>][:SOURce]:DATA:DLISt:CATalog?

This command reads out the data list files in the default directory. The default directory is set using command MMEM:CDIRectory. Only files with the file extension *.dm_iqd are listed.

Return values:

<Catalog> string

Example:

BB:GSM:SLOT2:TYPE NORM

selects NORMAL burst type for slot 2.

BB:GSM:SLOT2:DATA DLIS

selects internal data lists as the data source for DATA fields.

BB:GSM:SLOT2:DATA:DLIS 'test'

selects the test data list. The data list is continued without interruption from one DATA field to the next.

MMEM:CDIR '/var/user/temp/dlist_gsm'

Sets the default directory to /var/user/temp/dlist_gsm.

BB:GSM:SLOT2:DATA:DLIS:CAT?

Queries the available data lists in /var/user/temp/dlist_gsm.

Response: 'test_01','test_02'

Data lists test_01 and test_02 are available in /var/user/ temp/dlist_gsm.

Usage: Query only

Manual operation: See " Data for Data Field of Slot " on page 49

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:

USER<ch>][:SOURce]:DATA:PATTern <Pattern>, <BitCount>

Sets the data pattern for the internal data when PATTern is selected as the data source. The length depends on the length of the data fields in the selected burst type.

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Parameters:

<Pattern> numeric

<BitCount> integer

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*RST: #H0

Range: 1 to 64 *RST: 1

Example:

Manual operation: See " Data " on page 24

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:MULTislot<st0>:STATe <State>

Switches the multislot configuration on.

The suffix in MULTislot defines the first slot in a multislot group. In a multiframe configuration, this setting applies to the slots in all frames.

Parameters:

<State> 0 | 1 | OFF | ON

Example:

BB:GSM:SLOT2:TYPE ACC

selects the Access burst type for slot 2. This burst type contains a 36-bit data field.

BB:GSM:SLOT2:DATA PATT

selects Pattern as the data source.

BB:GSM:SLOT2:DATA:PATT #H801FA,20

generates the data for the data field in the burst.

*RST: 0

BB:GSM:MODE DOUB

Selects GSM mode Frame (Double).

BB:GSM:SLOT0:TYPE NORM

Selects the NORMal burst type for slot 0.

... SLOT1 ... SLOT7

Selects burst type for slots 1 to 7 correspondingly.

BB:GSM:MULT0:COUN 8

Defines a multislot from all eight slots.

BB:GSM:MULT0:STAT ON

Switches the multislot configuration on.

Manual operation: See " Multislot Configuration " on page 48

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:

USER<ch>]:SFLag <SFlag>

The command sets the Stealing Flag state (only for Normal burst :BB:GSM:SLOT:TYPE NORM).

Parameters:

<SFlag> 0 | 1

*RST: 0

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Example:

Manual operation: See " Stealing Flag " on page 50

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:

USER<ch>]:SFLag:USE <Use>

The command enables or disables the use of Stealing Flags. If not used, the Stealing Flags bits are allocated to the DATA fields (only for Normal burst :BB:GSM:SLOT:TYPE NORM).

Parameters:

<Use> 0 | 1 | OFF | ON

Example:

BB:GSM:SLOT2:TYPE NORM

selects NORMAL burst type for slot 2.

BB:GSM:SLOT2:SFL 1

sets Stealing Flags for slot 2 to the value 1.

*RST: ON

BB:GSM:SLOT2:TYPE NORM

selects NORMAL burst type for slot 2.

BB:GSM:SLOT2:SFL 1

sets Stealing Flags for slot 2 to the value 1.

BB:GSM:SLOT2:SFL:USE ON

enables the use of Stealing Flags for slot 2.

Manual operation: See " Use Stealing Flag " on page 50

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:

USER<ch>][:SOURce]:TSC:SELect <Select>

The command selects the training sequence code. The values specified in GSM 5.02 are T0...T7. When USER is selected, the value specified with the aid of the ...:TSC:USER command described next is used.

Parameters:

<Select> T0 | T1 | T2 | T3 | T4 | T5 | T6 | T7 | USER

*RST: T0

Example:

Manual operation: See " TSC " on page 51

BB:GSM:MODE SING

selects Single Frame mode.

BB:GSM:SLOT2:TYPE NORM

selects Normal burst for slot 2.

BB:GSM:SLOT2:TSC:SEL T3

selects training sequence code T3 for slot 2.

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[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:

Sets the TSC set for the corresponding GMSK normal burst or VAMOS subchannel, user and slot.

Parameters:

<Set> SET1 | SET2

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Burst Editor

USER<ch>][:SOURce]:TSC:SET <Set>

*RST: SET1

Example:

Manual operation: See "Training Sequence Set" on page 50

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:

USER<ch>][:SOURce]:TSC:USER <User>

The command specifies the user-defined training sequence code. This code is used if the USER parameter is set with the aid of the [:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:

FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>][:SOURce]:TSC: SELect command. The length is 26 bits for :BB:GSM:SLOT:TYPE NORMal and 78

bits for :BB:GSM:SLOT:TYPE EDGE.

Parameters:

<User> integer

Example:

Manual operation: See " TSC Pattern " on page 51

BB:GSM:SLOT2:SUBC2:USER2:TSC:SET SET2

Range: #B0,1 to #B111 ,1...26/78 bits *RST: #H0970897

BB:GSM:SLOT3:TSC:USER #H3FFFFFF

enters the user-defined training sequence for slot 3.

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:

USER<ch>]:ETSC <Etsc>

The command selects an extended training sequence for the Synchronization burst. There is a choice of three predefined sequences STANdard | CTS | COMPact and, if defined, a USER sequence (only for selection of burst type :BB:GSM:SLOT:TYPE SYNC).

Parameters:

<Etsc> STANdard | CTS | COMPact | USER

Example:

Manual operation: See " Ext Training Seq ETSC " on page 51

BB:GSM:SLOT:TYPE SYNC

Selects Synchronization burst for slot 1.

BB:GSM:SLOT:ETSC CTS

Selects the extended training sequence CTS.

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[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:

(only for selection of burst type :BB:GSM:SLOT:TYPE SYNC)

The command selects an extended training sequence for the Synchronization burst USER sequence.

Parameters:

<User> integer

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Burst Editor

USER<ch>]:ETSC:USER <User>

Example:

Manual operation: See " ETSC Pattern " on page 51

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:

USER<ch>]:SYNC:SELect <Select>

The command selects a training sequence (SYNC sequence) for the Access burst (only for burst type selection :BB:GSM:SLOT:TYPE ACC).

Parameters:

<Select> T0 | T1 | T2 | USER

Example:

BB:GSM:SLOT:TYPE SYNC

Selects Synchronization burst for slot 1.

BB:GSM:SLOT:ETSC USER

Selects the extended training sequence User.

BB:GSM:SLOT:ETSC:USER #H5a5a5a5a5a5a5a5a,64

Sets the ETSC.

*RST: T0

BB:GSM:SLOT1:TYPE ACC

selects Access burst for slot 1.

BB:GSM:SLOT1:SYNC:SEL T1

selects Sync sequence T1.

Manual operation: See " Training Sequence Sync " on page 51

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:

USER<ch>]:SYNC:USER <User>

The command outputs the bit pattern of the User Sync sequence for the Access burst. The length is 64 bits. Superfluous bits are truncated on input. Missing bits are filled with 0. The command is valid only for selection :BB:GSM:SLOT:SYNC:SEL USER and for burst type selection :BB:GSM:SLOT:TYPE ACC.

Parameters:

<User> integer

Range: #B0,1 to #B111...,41 *RST: Bit pattern from T0

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Example:

Manual operation: See " Sync Pattern " on page 52

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:

USER<ch>]:FCORrection:FIXed <Fixed>

The command selects the content of the FIXED field for the Frequency Correction burst. There is a choice of two predefined sequences STANdard and COMPact and, if defined, a USER sequence (only for burst type selection :BB:GSM:SLOT:TYPE FCORrection).

Parameters:

<Fixed> STANdard | COMPact | USER

Example:

BB:GSM:SLOT1:TYPE ACC

selects Access burst for slot 1.

BB:GSM:SLOT1:SYNC:SEL USER

selects the User Sync sequence.

BB:GSM:SLOT1:SYNC:USER #HFFFFFFFFFF0,41

enters the User Sync sequence.

*RST: STANdard

BB:GSM:SLOT:TYPE FCOR

selects Frequency Correction burst for slot 1.

BB:GSM:SLOT:FCOR:FIX COMP

selects content type COMPact for the Fixed field.

Manual operation: See " Fixed " on page 52

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:

USER<ch>]:FCORrection:FIXed:PATTern <Pattern>, <BitCount>

Sets the bit pattern of the FIXED field for the Frequency Correction burst. The length is 142 bits. Superfluous bits are truncated on input. Missing bits are filled with 0. The command is valid only for the selection :BB:GSM:SLOT:FCOR:FIX USER and for burst type selection :BB:GSM:SLOT:TYPE FCOR.

Parameters:

<Pattern> numeric

*RST: #H000000000000000000000000000000000000

<BitCount> integer

Range: 142 to 142 *RST: 142

Example:

BB:GSM:SLOT:TYPE FCOR

selects Synchronization burst for slot 1.

BB:GSM:SLOT:FCOR:FIX USER

selects content type USER for the Fixed field.

BB:GSM:SLOT:FCOR:FIX:PATT #B0,142

enters the content of the field.

Manual operation: See " Fixed Pattern " on page 52

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[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:

This command outputs the bit pattern of the Mixed field of the Dummy burst. The contents of the Mixed field is fixed and specified by the standard, the length is 142 bits.

Return values:

<Pattern> 142 bits

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Slot Marker Definition

USER<ch>]:DUMMy:MIXed:PATTern?

Example:

Usage: Query only

Manual operation: See " Mixed " on page 52

BB:GSM:SLOT1:TYPE DUMM

selects Dummy burst for slot 1.

BB:GSM:SLOT1:DUMM:MIX:PATT?

outputs the bit pattern of the Mixed field.

Response:

5.9 Slot Marker Definition

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:USER<ch>]:TRIGger:

OUTPut:TAG?

The command queries the content of the specified marker in the selected file.

Suffix:

<di>

<st0> 0|[1] .. 7

<di>

Parameters:

<Tag> string

Example:

Usage: Query only

Manual operation: See " Configure Control Signal " on page 54

BB:GSM:FRAM:SLOT0:UER1:TRIG:OUTP:TAG? "MARKER LIST 1"

queries the content of the marker list 1.

Response: 0:1;59:0;64:1,70:0

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[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:AQPSk:ANGLe<ch0>............................................................................................ 73

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:AQPSk:FORMat?...................................................................................................71

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:AQPSk:SCPIR<ch0>............................................................................................. 73

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:CLOCk:SOURce....................................................................................................77

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:EDGE:FORMat?.................................................................................................... 70

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:AQPSK:TYPE?........................................................................................... 75

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:EDGE:TYPE?............................................................................................. 75

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:H16Qam:TYPE........................................................................................... 76

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:H32Qam:TYPE........................................................................................... 76

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:HQPSk:TYPE..............................................................................................76

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:N16Qam:TYPE?......................................................................................... 75

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:N32Qam:TYPE?......................................................................................... 75

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:PARameter..................................................................................................74

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FILTer:TYPE?.........................................................................................................74

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FONE.....................................................................................................................59

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FORMat................................................................................................................. 70

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FRAMe<di>:REPetitions........................................................................................59

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FRAMe<di>:ULISt:CATalog?................................................................................. 65

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FRAMe<di>:ULISt:DELete.....................................................................................65

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FRAMe<di>:ULISt:LOAD.......................................................................................66

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FRAMe<di>:ULISt:STORe.....................................................................................66

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:FSK:DEViation.......................................................................................................70

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:H16Qam:FORMat?................................................................................................71

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:H32Qam:FORMat?................................................................................................71

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:HQPSk:FORMat?.................................................................................................. 72

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:ISLength.................................................................................................................60

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:MODE.................................................................................................................... 60

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:N16Qam:FORMat?................................................................................................72

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:N32Qam:FORMat?................................................................................................73

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:PRAMp:BBONly[:STATe]....................................................................................... 83

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:PRAMp:FDELay.....................................................................................................84

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:PRAMp:RDELay.................................................................................................... 84

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:PRAMp:SHAPe......................................................................................................85

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:PRAMp:TIME.........................................................................................................85

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:PRESet.................................................................................................................. 61

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:SATTenuation<ch>.................................................................................................61

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:SETTing:CATalog?.................................................................................................61

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:SETTing:DELete....................................................................................................62

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:SETTing:LOAD...................................................................................................... 62

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:SETTing:STORe....................................................................................................62

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:SMODe.................................................................................................................. 63

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:SRATe....................................................................................................................63

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:SRATe:MODE........................................................................................................ 64

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:STATe.....................................................................................................................64

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:ARM:EXECute........................................................................................ 78

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:EXECute................................................................................................. 78

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:EXTernal:SYNChronize:OUTPut.............................................................78

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[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:DELay............................................................................... 83

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:MODE............................................................................... 81

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:OFFTime...........................................................................81

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:ONTime.............................................................................81

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:PATTern.............................................................................82

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:PERiod:SLOT....................................................................82

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:PERiod[:FRAMe]...............................................................82

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:PULSe:DIVider..................................................................82

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:OUTPut<ch>:PULSe[:FREQuency]?...................................................... 83

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:RMODe?................................................................................................. 79

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:SLENgth..................................................................................................79

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:SLUNit.....................................................................................................79

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger:SOURce..................................................................................................79

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger[:EXTernal]:DELay....................................................................................80

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:TRIGger[:EXTernal]:INHibit....................................................................................80

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM:WAVeform:CREate.................................................................................................64

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:MULTislot<st0>:COUNt................................................................... 88

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:MULTislot<st0>:STATe.....................................................................91

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:PREDefined:CATalog?.....................................................................66

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:PREDefined:LOAD.......................................................................... 67

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>:TYPE............................................................................86

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>]:ATTenuation.............87

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>]:DUMMy:

MIXed:PATTern?........................................................................................................................................96

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>]:ETSC.......................93

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>]:ETSC:USER............94

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>]:FCORrection:FIXed.95

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>]:

FCORrection:FIXed:PATTern.................................................................................................................... 95

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>]:FILTer:TYPE............ 88

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>]:LEVel.......................87

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>]:PREDefined:

CATalog?................................................................................................................................................... 67

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>]:PREDefined:LOAD..68

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>]:SCPIRatio................88

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>]:SFLag......................91

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>]:SFLag:USE..............92

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>]:SYNC:SELect..........94

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>]:SYNC:USER............94

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>]:ULISt:CATalog?....... 68

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>]:ULISt:DELete...........68

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>]:ULISt:LOAD.............69

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>]:ULISt:STORe...........69

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>][:SOURce]:DATA...... 89

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>][:SOURce]:

DATA:DLISt............................................................................................................................................... 90

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>][:SOURce]:

DATA:DLISt:CATalog?...............................................................................................................................90

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>][:SOURce]:

DATA:PATTern...........................................................................................................................................90

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[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>][:SOURce]:

TSC:SELect...............................................................................................................................................92

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>][:SOURce]:TSC:SET 93

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:SUBChannel<us>][:USER<ch>][:SOURce]:

TSC:USER................................................................................................................................................ 93

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:FRAMe<di>]:SLOT<st0>[:USER<ch>]:TRIGger:OUTPut:TAG?.......................... 96

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:GSM[:TRIGger]:SEQuence.............................................................................................78

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Symbols

16QAM Burst ..................................................................... 43

32QAM Burst ..................................................................... 43

Access Burst ..................................................................... 43

All data 16QAM Burst ........................................................ 43

All data 32QAM Burst ........................................................ 43

All data AQPSK ................................................................. 43

All data EDGE Burst .......................................................... 43

All data GSM Burst ............................................................ 43

Angle alpha ....................................................................... 33

Application cards ................................................................. 6

Application notes ................................................................. 6

AQPSK Burst .................................................................... 43

Arm .................................................................................... 18

Armed_Auto ...................................................................... 17

Armed_Retrigger ............................................................... 17

Attenuation ........................................................................ 41

Auto ................................................................................... 17

Baseband filter ............................................................ 32, 74

Baseband filter 16QAM ............................................... 35, 75

Baseband filter 32QAM ..................................................... 36

Baseband filter AQPSK ..................................................... 34

Baseband filter EDGE ................................................. 35, 75

Baseband filter HSR 16QAM ............................................ 38

Baseband filter HSR 32QAM ............................................ 38

Baseband filter HSR QPSK EDGE ................................... 37

Baseband only .................................................................. 42

Brochures ............................................................................ 6

Burst

Fields .......................................................................... 48

Burst type .......................................................................... 43

Documentation overview ..................................................... 5

Dummy Burst .................................................................... 43

EDGE Burst ....................................................................... 43

Edge form .................................................................... 41, 85

Edge offset .................................................................. 41, 84

Edge slope ........................................................................ 41

Envelope ........................................................................... 39

ETSC ................................................................................. 51

External trigger

Delay ........................................................................... 20

Fall Offset .......................................................................... 41

Filter parameter ................................................................. 33

Filter Parameter ................................................................ 74

Filter Type ................................................................... 32, 74

Filter Type 16QAM ...................................................... 35, 75

Filter Type 32QAM ............................................................ 36

Filter Type AQPSK ............................................................ 34

Filter Type EDGE ........................................................ 35, 75

Filter Type HSR 16QAM .................................................... 38

Filter Type HSR 32QAM .................................................... 38

Filter Type HSR QPSK ...................................................... 37

Fixed field .................................................................... 52, 95

Force dummy bits to 1 ....................................................... 31

Force Dummy Bits to 1 ...................................................... 59

Frame repetition .......................................................... 27, 59

Framed (double) .......................................................... 27, 60

Framed (single) ........................................................... 25, 60

Frequency Correction Burst .............................................. 43

FSK Deviation ............................................................. 32, 70

FSK Modulation ........................................................... 32, 70

Clock

Source ........................................................................ 23

Configure Control Signal ............................................. 54, 96

Constant slot length .......................................................... 31

Control Signal position ...................................................... 56

Control Signal Tag ....................................................... 54, 96

Conventions

SCPI commands ......................................................... 58

Cursor position .................................................................. 56

Data GSM unframed ......................................................... 24

Data pattern ...................................................................... 24

Data sheets ......................................................................... 6

Data source for data fields of slot ...................................... 49

Default settings

GSM/EDGE ................................................................ 14

Delay

Marker ......................................................................... 22

Trigger ......................................................................... 20

Deviation

FSK Modulation .................................................... 32, 70

Generate

Waveform file (GSM/EDGE) ....................................... 15

Getting started ..................................................................... 5

GSM/EDGE

Default settings ........................................................... 14

Mode ........................................................................... 15

Save/Recall ................................................................. 15

Set to default ............................................................... 14

Simulation mode ......................................................... 15

State ........................................................................... 13

Symbol rate mode ....................................................... 15

GSM/EDGE Mode ............................................................. 60

Guard field ................................................................... 52, 53

Halfrate User ..................................................................... 47

Help ..................................................................................... 5

HSR 16QAM Burst ............................................................ 43

HSR 32QAM Burst ............................................................ 43

HSR all data 16QAM Burst ............................................... 43

HSR all data 32QAM Burst ............................................... 43

HSR all data QPSK Burst .................................................. 43

HSR QPSK Burst .............................................................. 43

100User Manual 1178.8188.02 ─ 02

Rohde & Schwarz SMBVB-K41, SMBVB-K40 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

1 Preface

1.1 Documentation Overview

1.1.1 Getting Started Manual

1.1.2 User Manuals and Help

1.1.3 Service Manual

1.1.4 Instrument Security Procedures

1.1.5 Basic Safety Instructions

1.1.6 Data Sheets and Brochures

1.1.7 Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment (OSA)

1.1.8 Application Notes, Application Cards, White Papers, etc.

Welcome to the GSM/EDGE and EDGE Evolution Digital Standard

2.1 Accessing the GSM/EDGE Dialog

2.2 Scope

2.3 Notes on Screenshots

3 About the GSM/EDGE Options

3.1 Required Options

3.2 GSM/EDGE

3.3 VAMOS (Voice services over Adaptive Multi-User channels on One Slot)

4 GSM/EDGE Configuration and Settings

4.1 General Settings

4.2 Trigger Settings

4.3 Marker Settings

4.4 Clock Settings

4.5 Global Connector Settings

4.6 Mode Unframed

4.7 Mode Framed (Single)

4.8 Mode Framed (Double)

4.9 Save Recall Frame/Slots

4.10 Modulation/Filter

4.10.1 General Settings

4.10.2 MSK/FSK Settings

4.10.3 AQPSK Settings

4.10.4 8 PSK/EDGE Settings

4.10.5 16QAM Settings

4.10.6 32QAM Settings

4.10.7 HSR QPSK Settings

4.10.8 HSR 16QAM Settings

4.10.9 HSR 32QAM Settings

4.11 Power Ramping/Slot Attenuation

4.12 Burst Editor

4.13 Slot Marker Definition

5 Remote-Control Commands

5.1 General Commands

5.2 Save Recall Frame/Slots

5.3 Modulation/Filter Settings

5.3.1 Modulation Settings

5.3.2 Filter Settings

5.4 Clock Settings

5.5 Trigger Settings

5.6 Marker Settings

5.7 Power Ramping/Slot Attenuation

5.8 Burst Editor

5.9 Slot Marker Definition

List of Commands

Index