SIST ETS 300 407 E1:2003
(Main)Transmission and Multiplexing (TM); Digital Radio Relay Systems (DRRS); Parameters for DRRS for the transmission of digital signals and analogue video signals operating around 55 GHz
- Abstract
DE/TM-04006
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Nov-2003
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Sep-2003
- Technical Committee
- RES - Radio equipment and systems
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Dec-2003
- Due Date
- 01-Dec-2003
- Completion Date
- 01-Dec-2003
SIST ETS 300 407 E1:2003 is the Slovenian standard identical to ETS 300 407 Edition 1 from ETSI. It specifies minimum performance parameters for digital radio relay systems (DRRS) and wideband analogue video radio links operating around 55 GHz. Engineers, operators, buyers and test labs use it to check band use, interfaces, environmental classes, transmitter and receiver limits, and link-performance tests.
What does SIST ETS 300 407 E1:2003 specify?
SIST ETS 300 407 E1:2003 covers terrestrial fixed services radiocommunications equipment at frequencies around 55 GHz. Clause 1 divides the equipment into two groups - digital signals and analogue video signals - and the rest of the document sets the common radio, interface and performance parameters for those two cases.
The document is organized into:
- Clause 1 - Scope
- Clause 2 - Normative references
- Clause 3 - Abbreviations
- Clause 4 - General characteristics
- Clause 5 - Parameters for digital systems
- Clause 6 - Parameters for wideband analogue systems
- Annex A - Additional information
| Annex | What it covers |
|---|---|
| A | Performance prediction and objectives, including rain attenuation and outage references |
What are the key requirements of SIST ETS 300 407 E1:2003?
The standard sets the radio band, channel plan, installation conditions, interface types and performance checks that define how 55 GHz DRRS equipment is planned and tested. In practice, it tells you what frequencies to use, how to reference measurements, and which transmitter, receiver and link-quality limits apply.
Band, channel plan and installation conditions
Clause 4.1 places the band at 54.25 GHz to 57.2 GHz and uses a basic raster of 14 MHz. It also sets co-polar channel spacing, the transmit/receive center gap, and a minimum transmit/receive duplex separation of 500 MHz. For a reader, this means channel planning must follow the fixed raster and spacing rules rather than ad hoc frequency selection.
Clause 4.2 says compatibility should not depend on pairing a transmitter from one manufacturer with a receiver from another. Clause 4.3 links the equipment to ETS 300 019 environmental classes, while Clause 4.3.2 requires operation under ETS 300 385 EMC conditions. Clause 4.9 ties the equipment to the power-supply ranges in ETS 300 132-1 and ETS 300 132-2, with 48 V dc, 60 V dc and 230 V ac tolerances listed in Table 3 and the positive pole of dc systems intended to be earthed.
Clause 4.7 points to the antenna radiation pattern envelope in Figure 2 and says IEC type R620 should be used for antenna and feeder flanges when flanges are required. Clause 4.8 reminds designers to consider external-unit weight, wind loading and access to replaceable units. That matters because the standard is not only about radio performance - it also shapes the physical installation.
Digital DRRS requirements
Clause 5.1 covers bit rates from 2 Mbit/s to 155 Mbit/s, including n x 2 Mbit/s configurations, and Clause 5.2 lists point-to-point local and regional networks, mobile base station connections, and subscriber access links. Clause 5.3 defines baseband interfaces: the 2 Mbit/s to 140 Mbit/s rates use G.703, with optional service channels and wayside traffic, and the SDH interface follows the ITU-T SDH series named in the clause. In practice, this is the part that tells an implementer what transport interfaces the radio must accept.
Clause 5.4 limits transmitter output power to up to 0 dBW at point D', sets output power tolerance by environmental class, and requires compliance with the RF spectrum masks in Figures 3 to 6. It also sets the residual carrier test, spurious emissions from 1 GHz to 120 GHz, and an RF frequency tolerance not above ±100 ppm. Clause 5.5 gives the receiver input-level range, and Clause 5.6 uses BER-based performance tests, background BER, and interference sensitivity to prove the link behaves as expected.
The digital interference tests are practical planning tools. Clause 5.6.3 checks co-channel interference, adjacent-channel interference and continuous-wave spurious interference at point C, so users know how much interference margin the link should tolerate during design or acceptance testing. Clause 5.6.4 says distortion sensitivity is not likely to matter for short hops, so signatures are not required.
Wideband analogue system requirements
Clause 6 covers analogue video links with baseband widths up to 3.5 MHz, 10 MHz and 14 MHz, and it identifies uses such as broadcast TV, surveillance TV and radar remoting. Clause 6.3 defines video, audio, digital and IF interfaces, and it gives a sample performance set for PAL video plus audio in Table 7. For a reader, this shows the standard is aimed at practical analog transport, not just radio-frequency hardware.
Clause 6.4 limits transmitter power to up to 0 dBW at point C', sets output power tolerance by environmental class, and requires the radiated spectrum masks in Figures 8 and 9. It also controls frequency deviation for the main carrier and sub-carriers and sets spurious emissions and RF frequency tolerance. Clause 6.5 defines the receiver input range and noise figure, while Clause 6.6 defines the receiver threshold and the co-channel, adjacent-channel and continuous-wave interference checks used for planning.
What terms does SIST ETS 300 407 E1:2003 define?
- BER - Bit Error Ratio, the ratio used to judge digital link quality at a stated receive level.
- C/I - Carrier/Interference, the signal-to-interference measure used in the interference tests.
- IF - Intermediate Frequency, the intermediate stage used where an IF interface applies.
- RF - Radio Frequency, the radio band and measurement domain used throughout the standard.
- RSL - Receiver Signal Level, the receive signal power level used in the BER curves and thresholds.
- SDH - Synchronous Digital Hierarchy, the digital transport family used for the higher-rate baseband interface.
- SRL - Spectrum Reference Level, the reference point used to set the spectral mask measurements.
- TMN - Transmission Management Network, the management interface context referenced for network control.
Who uses SIST ETS 300 407 E1:2003?
SIST ETS 300 407 E1:2003 is used by microwave radio engineers, radio-relay equipment manufacturers, network operators, and installation contractors. It is also relevant to quality managers, procurement teams and test laboratories that need to confirm whether equipment meets the expected band plan, interfaces and performance limits.
In practice, users apply it when designing point-to-point links, checking environmental and EMC suitability, selecting power supplies, planning interference margins, and running acceptance tests. It is especially relevant for fixed terrestrial links used for local and regional networks, mobile base station backhaul, subscriber access, transportable and off-shore use, broadcast TV, surveillance TV and radar remoting.
Which standards are used with SIST ETS 300 407 E1:2003?
These references supply the interface, environmental, EMC, SDH and propagation background that the standard builds on:
| Reference | What it contributes |
|---|---|
| ETS 300 132-1, ETS 300 132-2 | Power supply interface requirements and voltage ranges |
| ETS 300 019 | Environmental classes and test severities |
| ETS 300 385 | EMC conditions for digital fixed radio links |
| G.703, G.707, G.708, G.709, G.781, G.782, G.783, G.784, G.773 | Hierarchical digital interfaces, SDH structure and SDH management |
| ITU-R Recommendation 403 | IF characteristics for analogue radio-relay interconnection |
| ITU-R Recommendations F.696-1 and F.697-1, CCIR Report 1053 | Digital error-performance and availability objectives |
| CCIR Reports 338, 563 and 721 | Propagation, rain-rate and rain-attenuation data for link prediction |
What does the SIST ETS 300 407 E1:2003 document contain?
The document includes an RF block diagram with reference points used for measurements, plus an antenna gain envelope figure for off-axis performance. It also contains spectral mask figures for digital and analogue transmitters, a BER-versus-RSL curve, and tables for channel spacing, baseband interfaces, spectrum-analyser settings, frequency deviation and interference levels.
For digital systems, the tables and figures support transmitter testing, receiver testing and BER checks. For analogue systems, they support video, audio and IF interface assessment, spectral measurements and interference planning.
Annex A gives additional information on performance prediction and objectives. It points readers to ITU-R and CCIR guidance for rain attenuation, outage and propagation prediction, which is the practical basis for planning links around 55 GHz.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2003
Prenos in multipleksiranje (TM) – Digitalni radiorelejni sistemi (DRRS) – Parametri
DRRS za prenos digitalnih signalov in analognih video signalov, ki delujejo na
okrog 55 GHz
Transmission and Multiplexing (TM); Digital Radio Relay Systems (DRRS); Parameters
for DRRS for the transmission of digital signals and analogue video signals operating
around 55 GHz
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: ETS 300 407 Edition 1
ICS:
33.040.20 Prenosni sistem Transmission systems
33.060.30 Radiorelejni in fiksni satelitski Radio relay and fixed satellite
komunikacijski sistemi communications systems
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN ETS 300 407
TELECOMMUNICATION March 1997
STANDARD
Source: ETSI TC-TM Reference: DE/TM-04006
ICS: 33.020
Key words: DRRS, radio, digital, analogue, video, transmission
Transmission and Multiplexing (TM);
Parameters for Digital Radio Relay Systems (DRRS)
for the transmission of digital signals and analogue
video signals operating around 55 GHz
ETSI
European Telecommunications Standards Institute
ETSI Secretariat
Postal address: F-06921 Sophia Antipolis CEDEX - FRANCE
Office address: 650 Route des Lucioles - Sophia Antipolis - Valbonne - FRANCE
X.400: c=fr, a=atlas, p=etsi, s=secretariat - Internet: secretariat@etsi.fr
Tel.: +33 4 92 94 42 00 - Fax: +33 4 93 65 47 16
Copyright Notification: No part may be reproduced except as authorized by written permission. The copyright and the
foregoing restriction extend to reproduction in all media.
© European Telecommunications Standards Institute 1997. All rights reserved.
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Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation and publication of this document, errors in content,
typographical or otherwise, may occur. If you have comments concerning its accuracy, please write to
"ETSI Editing and Committee Support Dept." at the address shown on the title page.
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Contents
Foreword .5
1 Scope .7
2 Normative references.7
3 Abbreviations.8
4 General characteristics .8
4.1 Frequency bands and channel arrangements .8
4.1.1 Frequency band.8
4.1.2 Co-polar channel spacing.9
4.1.3 Transmit/receive centre gap.9
4.1.4 Transmit/receive duplex frequency separation .9
4.2 Compatibility requirements between systems.9
4.3 Types of installation .9
4.3.1 Environmental conditions .9
4.3.1.1 Equipment within weather protected locations .9
4.3.1.2 Equipment for non-weather protected locations.9
4.3.2 Electromagnetic compatibility.10
4.4 Block diagram .10
4.5 General characteristics .10
4.6 Transmission Management Network (TMN) interface.10
4.7 Branching/feeder/antenna requirements .10
4.8 Mechanical requirements.12
4.9 Power supply.12
5 Parameters for digital systems.12
5.1 Transmission capacity .12
5.2 Applications.12
5.3 Baseband parameters .12
5.3.1 2 Mbit/s to 140 Mbit/s baseband interfaces.12
5.3.2 Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) baseband interface .13
5.4 Transmitter characteristics .13
5.4.1 Transmitter power range .13
5.4.2 Transmitter output power tolerance .13
5.4.3 RF spectrum mask.13
5.4.3.1 SRL formula.13
5.4.3.2 Residual carrier test.13
5.4.4 Spurious emissions .14
5.4.5 RF frequency tolerance .14
5.5 Receiver characteristics.14
5.5.1 Input level range.14
5.5.2 Spurious emissions .14
5.6 System performance.14
5.6.1 BER performance.14
5.6.2 Equipment background BER.15
5.6.3 Interference sensitivity.15
5.6.4 Distortion sensitivity.15
6 Parameters for wideband analogue systems .16
6.1 Transmit/receive capacity .16
6.2 Applications.16
6.3 Baseband parameters .16
6.3.1 Video interfaces.16
6.3.2 Audio interface (if applicable).16
6.3.3 Digital interface (if applicable) .16
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6.3.4 Intermediate Frequency (IF) interface (if applicable). 17
6.3.5 Baseband performance . 17
6.4 Transmitter characteristics. 17
6.4.1 Transmitter power range . 17
6.4.2 Transmitter output power tolerance. 17
6.4.3 Radiated spectrum. 17
6.4.3.1 Spectrum masks . 17
6.4.3.2 Frequency deviation. 18
6.4.4 Spurious emissions. 18
6.4.5 RF frequency tolerance . 18
6.5 Receiver characteristics . 19
6.5.1 Input level range . 19
6.5.2 Spurious emissions. 19
6.5.3 Noise figure. 19
6.6 Transmit/receive performance . 19
6.6.1 Receiver threshold. 19
6.6.2 Interference sensitivity . 19
Annex A (informative): Additional information . 28
A.1 Performance prediction and objectives . 28
History. 29
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Foreword
This European Telecommunication Standard (ETS) has been produced by the Transmission and
Multiplexing (TM) Technical Committee of the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI).
This ETS specifies the minimum performance parameters for radio equipment operating at frequencies
around 55 GHz, as specified in the scope. Other standards cover radiocommunications equipment not
listed in clause 1.
Transposition dates
Date of adoption: 21 February 1997
Date of latest announcement of this ETS (doa): 30 June 1997
Date of latest publication of new National Standard
or endorsement of this ETS (dop/e): 31 December 1997
Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 31 December 1997
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1 Scope
This ETS covers the minimum performance requirements for terrestrial fixed services
radiocommunications equipment, as given below, at frequencies around 55 GHz.
This ETS specifies the performance criteria for the different equipment groups. The equipment groups
are:
- digital signals;
- analogue video signals.
2 Normative references
This ETS incorporates by dated and undated reference, provisions from other publications. These
normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed
hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications
apply to this ETS only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest
edition of the publication referred to applies.
[1] ETS 300 132-1: "Equipment Engineering (EE); Power supply interface at the
input to telecommunications equipment; Part 1: Operated by alternating current
(ac) derived from direct current (dc) sources".
[2] ETS 300 132-2: "Equipment Engineering (EE); Power supply interface at the
input to telecommunications equipment; Part 2: Operated by direct current (dc)".
[3] ETS 300 019: "Equipment Engineering (EE); Environmental conditions and
environmental tests for telecommunications equipment".
[4] CCITT Recommendation G.703: "Physical/electrical characteristics of
hierarchical digital interfaces".
[5] ITU-T Recommendation G.707: "Synchronous digital hierarchy bit rates".
[6] ITU-T Recommendation G.708: "Network node interface for the synchronous
digital hierarchy".
[7] ITU-T Recommendation G.709: "Synchronous multiplexing structure".
[8] CCITT Recommendation G.781: "Structure of Recommendations on
multiplexing equipment for the synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH)".
[9] CCITT Recommendation G.782: "Types and general characteristics of
synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH) multiplexing equipment".
[10] CCITT Recommendation G.783: "Characteristics of synchronous digital
hierarchy (SDH) multiplexing equipment functional blocks".
[11] CCITT Recommendation G.784: "Synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH)
management".
[12] ITU-R Recommendation 403: "Intermediate-frequency characteristics for the
interconnection of analogue radio-relay systems".
[13] ETS 300 385: "Radio Equipment and Systems (RES); ElectroMagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) standard for digital fixed radio links and ancillary equipment
with data rates at around 2 Mbit/s and above".
[14] ITU-T Recommendation G.773: "Protocol suites for Q-interfaces for
management of transmission systems".
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[15] ITU-R Recommendation F.696-1: "Error performance and availability objectives
for hypothetical reference digital sections utilizing digital radio-relay systems
forming part or all of the medium-grade portion of an ISDN connection".
[16] ITU-R Recommendation F.697-1: "Error performance and availability objectives
for the local-grade portion at each end of an ISDN connection utilizing digital
radio-relay systems".
[17] CCIR Report 338: "Propagation data and prediction methods required for
terrestrial line-of-sight systems".
[18] CCIR Report 563: "Radiometeorological data".
[19] CCIR Report 721: "Attenuation by hydrometers, in particular precipitation, and
other atmospheric particles".
[20] CCIR Report 1053: "Error performance and availability objectives for digital
radio-relay systems used in the local-grade portion of an ISDN connection".
3 Abbreviations
For the purposes of this ETS, the following abbreviations apply:
ac alternating current
BER Bit Error Ratio
C/I Carrier/Interference
dc direct current
IF Intermediate Frequency
FM Frequency Modulation
ppm parts per million
PAL Phase Alternation Line
RF Radio Frequency
RSL Receiver Signal Level
SDH Synchronous Digital Hierarchy
SRL Spectrum Reference Level
4 General characteristics
4.1 Frequency bands and channel arrangements
4.1.1 Frequency band
The frequency band is 54,25 GHz to 57,2 GHz.
NOTE: The frequency band values considered are provisional.
The channel plan is constructed on a basic raster of 14 MHz.
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4.1.2 Co-polar channel spacing
Table 1: Digital systems
Minimum system rate Maximum channel spacing
(Mbit/s) (MHz)
2 14
8 28
34 56
140/155 140
Table 2: Analogue systems
Video baseband < 3,5 < 6 < 10 < 14
(MHz)
42 70 70 70
Channel spacing
(MHz)
4.1.3 Transmit/receive centre gap
The centre gap shall be taken as a multiple of the basic raster distance of 14 MHz, and shall not be
greater than 70 MHz.
4.1.4 Transmit/receive duplex frequency separation
The transmitter receiver duplex frequency separation shall not be less than 500 MHz. (Typical separations
will be around 1 000 MHz.)
4.2 Compatibility requirements between systems
In order to provide compatibility between systems there should be no requirement to operate transmitting
equipment from one manufacturer with receiving equipment from another.
4.3 Types of installation
The equipment may comprise both radio relay units in weather protected locations, and outdoor units with
the Radio Frequency (RF) assemblies located close to the antenna in order to minimize feeder losses.
4.3.1 Environmental conditions
The equipment shall be required to meet the environmental conditions set out in ETS 300 019 [3], which
defines weather protected and outdoor environmental classes and test severities.
4.3.1.1 Equipment within weather protected locations
Equipment intended for operation within temperature controlled locations or partially temperature
controlled locations shall meet the requirements of ETS 300 019 [3] classes 3.1 and 3.2 respectively.
Optionally, the more stringent requirements of ETS 300 019 [3] classes 3.3 (non-temperature controlled
locations), 3.4 (sites with heat trap) and 3.5 (sheltered locations) may be applied.
4.3.1.2 Equipment for non-weather protected locations
Equipment intended for operation within non-weather protected locations shall meet the requirements of
ETS 300 019 [3], class 4.1 or 4.1E
Class 4.1 applies to many European countries and class 4.1E applies to all European countries.
Weather protected equipment conforming to classes 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5, together with an enclosure or
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cabinet may fulfil the requirements of operating in a non-weather protected environment, but this is
outside the scope of this ETS.
4.3.2 Electromagnetic compatibility
Equipment shall operate under the conditions specified in ETS 300 385 [13].
4.4 Block diagram
The RF block diagram is shown in figure 1.
RF
A' B' C' D'
Z'
Branching
Transmitter
Transmitter Feeder
Network
Filter
RF
D C
B A
Z
Branching
Receiver
Feeder Receiver
Network
Filter
NOTE 1: For the purpose of defining the measurement points, the branching network does not include a
hybrid.
NOTE 2: Points B, C, D, and B,' C', D' may coincide.
Figure 1: RF block diagram
4.5 General characteristics
The following characteristics are desirable:
- tuning facilities;
- flexibility for location of systems;
- wayside traffic facilities;
- transmitter identification;
- maintenance facilities;
- performance monitoring facilities.
4.6 Transmission Management Network (TMN) interface
Any TMN interface required should follow CCITT Recommendation G.784 [11] and ITU-T
Recommendation G.773 [14]. This subject is also under study in ETSI TM 2 and TM 3.
4.7 Branching/feeder/antenna requirements
a) the minimum recommended antenna radiation pattern envelope is shown in figure 2, element 2A. It
may be necessary to use a higher performance antenna pattern as shown in figure 2, element 2B;
b) antenna flange/equipment feeder flange. When flanges are required, IEC type R620 should be
used.
15,7
Antenna type 2A
8,8
Antenna type 2B
-5
-8,4
-10
-15
5 10 15 25 50
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Angle of azimuth relative to main beam (± degrees)
Figure 2: Limits of antenna gain for angles greater than 5° from the main beam axis
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Gain relative to an isotropic radiator (dBi)
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4.8 Mechanical requirements
The following parameters should be taken into account in the design of equipment incorporating an
external unit:
a) maximum weight of external unit;
b) size of external unit for wind loading considerations;
c) maximum weight of replaceable units;
d) ease of access to replaceable units.
4.9 Power supply
The equipment shall operate from any of the primary supplies within the ranges specified in
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