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PDR 121
iom_pdr121_04_r02.doc
Rev 02
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11.3.2.1 Radio Link Budget
FM = Srx + Ptx + Gtx + FSL + Grx – Cl
Can be used to calculate any of the factors within.
FM = Fade Margin (See chapter 11.2).
Srx = Sensitivity of the receiver (dBm) (using +dBm instead of –dBm)
Ptx = Transmitter RF output power (dBm)
Gtx = TX Antenna Gain (dB)
FSL = Free Space Loss (dB) (see above)
Grx = Receiver (RX) Antenna Gain (dB)
Cl = Cable/Connector Loss (dB)
Note!
To simplify, we use a general Cable/Connector loss, including both the Tx and Rx site, of
4dB. This is a high value for most installations, but still assumes a correct antenna cable
installation.
Example 5
. Receiver sensitivity needed.
Using Ex2 above and assuming 3dB antennas at each site:
FM = Srx + Ptx + Gtx + FSL + Grx – Cl ->
Srx = Ptx + Gtx + FSL + Grx – Cl – FM ->
Srx = 33dBm + 3dBd – 111.7dB + 3dBd – 4dB – 20dB = -96.7 dBm
Example 6.
Total antenna gain needed.
Using Example 4 above. 40 km (24.8 miles) line of sight.
FM = Srx + Ptx + Gtx + FSL + Grx – Cl ->
Gtx + Grx = GA (Total Gain) ->
FM = Srx + Ptx + FSL + GA – Cl ->
GA = FM + Srx - Ptx - FSL + Cl ->
GA = 20dB + 110dBm - 33dBm - 107.5dB + 4dB = -6.5 dB total
Conclusion: 3dBd antenna gain is needed at each site to get approximately
20 dB fade margin.