Passive Intermodulation (PIM) testing

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 1

 What is Passive Intermodulation (PIM)

TX signals at site

Passive Intermodulation (PIM) Passive Intermodulation (PIM)

F1 F2

IM 3 IM 3
IM 5 IM 5
IM 7 IM 7
IM 9 IM 9

• PIM = interference
• PIM = new frequencies generated by Tx signals at a cell site when
they encounter “non-linear” junctions in the RF path
• PIM falling in an operator’s uplink can elevate the noise floor:
▪ Dropped calls ▪ Access failures ▪ Slower data rates

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 2

 What is a non-linear junction?

Linear junctions

• Current increases linearly with applied voltage.

Current

• High pressure, metal-to-metal contacts

• Welded or soldered connections.

Voltage

Non-Linear junctions
• Current does not increase linearly with voltage.
• Low pressure, metal-to-metal contacts
• Oxide layers on metal surfaces
Current

• Arcing across small air gaps or cracks

Voltage

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 3

 What is non-linear at a cell site?

 Loose metal-to-metal contacts

 Poorly terminated RF connectors

 Metal flakes inside connectors

 Loose RF connectors

 Metal flashing on rooftops

 Loose rivets, screws, etc.

 Rusty / corroded surfaces

 Non-linear materials

 Nickel / Steel

 Ferrite

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 What does PIM look like at the site?

 Broad band interference  Narrow band spikes

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 What does PIM look like to the operator?

PIM Repair

High average
noise level

QUIET
BUSY
QUIET
BUSY

Lower average
noise level

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 6

 Where does PIM occur?

F1 F2

2*F1–1*F2 2*F2–1*F1
3*F1–2*F2 3*F2–2*F1
4*F1–3*F2 4*F2–3*F1
5*F1–4*F2 5*F2–4*F1

IM 9 IM 7 IM 5 IM 3 IM 3 IM 5 IM 7 IM 9

• PIM occurs at mathematical combinations of the Tx frequencies

F1 = 1930 MHz ∆ = 15 MHz F2 = 1945 MHz
∆ = 15 MHz
• IM3 = (2*1930) – (1*1945) = 1915 MHz IM3 = (2*1945) – (1*1930) = 1960 MHz
∆ = 15 MHz
• IM5 = (3*1930) – (2*1945) = 1900 MHz IM5 = (3*1945) – (2*1930) = 1975 MHz
∆ = 15 MHz
• IM7 = (4*1930) – (3*1945) = 1885 MHz IM7 = (4*1945) – (3*1930) = 1990 MHz
∆ = 15 MHz
• IM9 = (5*1930) – (4*1945) = 1870 MHz IM9 = (5*1945) – (4*1930) = 2005 MHz

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 Where does PIM occur? (the easy way)

F1 F2

15 MHz
15 MHz 15 MHz
15 MHz 15 MHz
15 MHz
15 MHz 15 MHz
15 MHz

IM 9 IM 7 IM 5 IM 3 IM 3 IM 5 IM 7 IM 9

• F1 = 1930 MHz F2 = 1945 MHz ∆ = 15 MHz

• IM3 = 1930 – 15 = 1915 MHz IM3 = 1945 + 15 = 1960 MHz
• IM5 = 1915 – 15 = 1900 MHz IM5 = 1960 + 15 = 1975 MHz
• IM7 = 1900 – 15 = 1885 MHz IM7 = 1975 + 15 = 1990 MHz
• IM9 = 1875 – 15 = 1870 MHz IM9 = 1990 + 15 = 2005 MHz

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 What is the bandwidth of PIM signals?

F1 F2
200 KHz 200 KHz

600 KHz 600 KHz

1 MHz 1 MHz
1.4 MHz 1.4 MHz

1.8 MHz 1.8 MHz

IM 9 IM 7 IM 5 IM 3 IM 3 IM 5 IM 7 IM 9

• PIM bandwidth increases as carrier bandwidth increases

• PIM bandwidth increase with PIM order
• F1 = 200 KHz F2 = 200 KHz
• IM3 bandwidth = 3* 200 KHz = 600 KHz
• IM5 bandwidth = 5* 200 KHz = 1000 KHz = 1 MHz
• IM3 bandwidth = 7 * 200 KHz = 1400 KHz = 1.4 MHz
• IM3 bandwidth = 9 * 200 KHz = 1800 KHz = 1.8 MHz
Jul-18 Company Confidential
 Can one wide band carrier generate PIM?

5 MHz

5 MHz 5 MHz
5 MHz 5 MHz
5 MHz
5 MHz 5 MHz
5 MHz
IM 3
IM 5
IM 7
IM 9

• YES !
• Signal is composed of individual sub-carrier frequencies
• Carrier bandwidth = 5 MHz
• IM3 bandwidth = 3* 5 MHz = 15 MHz
• IM5 bandwidth = 5* 5 MHz = 25 MHz
• IM7 bandwidth = 7 * 5 MHz = 35 MHz
• IM9 bandwidth = 9 * 5 MHz = 45 MHz

Jul-18 Company Confidential

 Why are we just now seeing this problem?

Before:
-50 dB -50 dB
 Simple antennas

 Single bands per feeder

 Narrow carrier bandwidths

 Tx and Rx on separate feeders

>50 dB Tx/Rx isolation! PIM

Rx Tx Rx

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 11

 Why are we just now seeing this problem?

Today:

 Complex antennas

 More RF connections

 Multiple bands per feeder

 Wider bandwidth carriers

 Tx and Rx combined on each feeder

▪ More potential PIM sources

▪ Increased probability of low order products PIM

▪ No Tx/Rx isolation

Tx/Rx Tx/Rx
850/1900 850/1900
Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 12
 What is the solution?

Eliminate non-linearity so that multiple

frequencies can peacefully co-exist!
LTE
 Choose site locations wisely

 Choose RF components wisely

CDMA  Install carefully

 Verify linearity using a PIM test

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 13

 Can I see PIM with my Site Master?

Load  NO!

 Sweep tests measure reflected energy caused

by changes in impedance

DUT  Single frequency transmitted

 Low power (1 to 10mW )

 Measures same frequency

PT PR  Displays ratio of PR / PT

 Change frequency & repeat

 Impedance mismatches may not cause PIM

Dent

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 14

 How does PIM test equipment work?

Tx combiner
Must be
F1 Duplexer low PIM !
DUT
TX
F2
PIM Load

IM RX
Receiver

 Transmits two test frequencies

 High power (2x 20W typical)

 Measures signal level at the IM frequency

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 15

 dBm vs. dBc

dBc dBm
F1 F2 F1 F2
0 dBc Carrier Power +43 dBm

0 dBm

IM 3 IM 3
-143 dBc -100 dBm

 Two different ways to describe the same PIM signal

 dBm uses 0 dBm as reference

 dBc uses carrier power as reference

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 16

 Why do we measure IM3 ?
F1 F2

IM 3 IM 3

A A Noise
Floor

IM 11 IM 9 IM 7 IM 5 IM 5 IM 7

BTS Uplink (Rx) BTS Downlink (Tx)

 IM3 is the highest magnitude / most accurate to measure

 IM3 “characterizes” the linearity of the system

 Reducing IM3 reduces all PIM products

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 17
 What test frequencies should I use?

 F1 & F2 should be in the Downlink band

 F1 & F2 must be spaced far apart to put IM3 in Uplink band

 F1 & F2 will be outside an operator’s licensed spectrum!

 Use Guard band frequencies for fixed tone tests (to reduce chance of interference)

 Anritsu sweep test (Swept PIM & DTP) are so fast, they will not cause interference

 F1, F2 & IM3 must all be able to pass through the system

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 18

 What might block PIM test frequencies?

 Antennas

 698-896 MHz

 1710-2170 MHz

 Tower Mounted Amplifiers (TMA)

 Filters

 Lightning surge protectors

 Sweep test to verify

 Use correct PIM test set

 By-pass frequency limiting devices

1900 850

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 19

 What is the preferred test process?

START

Sweep
Site Master DTF Repair
test

PIM Master
Noise
Floor

Static Dynamic Save

PIM vs. TIME
END
PIM vs. TIME Results

Repair DTP Repair

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 20

 What is Distance-to-PIM™ (DTP) ?

Distance-to-Fault (DTF)
 Similar to DTF introduced in the
Site Master in 1997

 DTP invented by Anritsu and first

introduced in 2010

 Shows the location of PIM faults

 Inside the feed system

 Beyond the antenna

 DTP is a static test!

 Does not eliminate the need for

dynamic PIM testing.
Distance-to-Fault (DTF)

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 21

 What is DTP Resolution?
MW82119A:

Frequency Option Resolution

700 MHz (U) 7.1 m / 23.4 ft
700 MHz (L) 5.5 m / 18.0 ft
850 MHz 5.5 m / 18.0 ft
900 MHz 6.3 m / 20.6 ft
1800 MHz 2.4 m / 7.9 ft
PIM sources – 6m separation 1900 MHz 3.3 m / 10.8 ft
1900/2100 MHz 2.9 m / 9.6 ft

 Resolution = ability to resolve

closely spaced PIM sources

 Resolution = (150 * VF) / BW

PIM sources – 3m separation

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 22
 What DTP accuracy can be achieved?

VF = .80
 ± 0.5m possible

 Many variables impact accuracy

 Propagation velocity

 Signal magnitude

 Resolution confusion
∆ 10.9 FT
 Electrically long devices (TMA, filters)
VF = .88
 Big PIM sources masking smaller PIM
sources

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 23

 Anritsu PIM test solutions

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 24

 First Generation PIM Master

 Introduced PIM Master™ Dec. 2010

 Distance-to-PIM™ technology

 43 to 46 dBm output power

(20 to 40 W)

 Controlled using:

 BTS Master
 Cell Master
 Site Master
Three models:
 Spectrum Master
850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1900/2100 MHz

 Discontinued: Last order June 30th, 2013

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 25

 New Second Generation PIM Master

 World’s first:

 battery operated

 high power PIM analyzer

 Lightweight / small size

 one-half the weight

 one-forth the size

 25 to 46 dBm (0.3 to 40 W)

 Distance-to-PIM™
Six models:
700 MHz (U/L), 850 MHz, 900 MHz  No external controller required
1800 MHz, 1900 MHz, 1900/2100 MHz

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 26

 MW82119A – PIM testing at top of the tower

Remote Radio Head (RRH) sites

 Fiber & DC power to RF unit

 RF path is jumper cable + antenna

 PIM sources reduced, but not eliminated

 Traditional test equipment not useful:

 Heavy

 No AC power

 MW82119A is the solution:

 Light weight

 Battery operation

 Remote control option

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 27

 MW82119A – Higher capacity DAS installations

Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS):

 Many PIM sources

 Metal near antennas

 Many RF connections

 Operators co-located on DAS

 More frequencies mixing together

 Increased probability of IM in RX band

 MW82119A is the solution:

 Battery operation for remote testing

 Low power capability

 Distance-to-PIM technology

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 28

 MW82119A – Simplifies site testing

Rooftop sites:

 Access challenges:

 Ladders

 No elevator

 Many external PIM sources:

 Metal on building

 Rusty equipment

 MW82119A is the solution:

 Light weight / small size

 Distance-to-PIM technology

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 29

 MW82119A - Key features

Parameter Specification
Small size 350 x 314 x 152mm
(13.8 x 12.4 x 6.0in)
Light weight 9 kg to 12 kg *
(20 lb to 27 lb)
Battery operation > 2.5 hours
Wide power range 25dBm to 46dBm
(0.3W to 39.8W)
Distance-to-PIM™ YES
PIM vs. Time YES
Swept PIM YES
Noise floor YES
Remote Control YES
Full-featured PIM test set! GPS option YES
Power Meter option YES

* - Weight varies by frequency option (see next slide)

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 MW82119A – Available models

Frequency Model Number F1 F2 IM

Option
700 MHz (L/U) MW82119A-0700 734 – 734.5 MHz 745 – 766 MHz 698 – 716 MHz /
779.5 – 804 MHz
850 MHz MW82119A-0850 869 – 871.5 MHz 881.5 – 894 MHz 824 – 849 MHz
900 MHz MW82119A-0900 925 – 937.5 MHz 951.5 – 960 MHz 880 – 915 MHz

1800 MHz MW82119A-0180 1805 – 1837.5 MHz 1857.5 – 1880 MHz 1710 – 1785 MHz
1900 MHz MW82119A-0190 1930 – 1932.5 MHz 1950 – 1990 MHz 1870 – 1910 MHz
1900/2100 MHz MW82119A-0192 1930 – 1935 MHz 2110 – 2155 MHz 1710 – 1755 MHz

 6 frequency options available now

 3 more in development – LTE800, UMTS2100, LTE2600
(Estimated: September 2013)

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 31

 MW82119A – Hybrid vs. Filter combiner

Hybrid combiner:

 F1 & F2 can be any frequency

 ½ power produced goes into

load

 Fans required to remove heat

dissipated in load

Filter combiner:

 F1 & F2 are limited

 Low insertion loss / less wasted

power

 Has been used in Summitek

factory PIM test equipment
since 1996!

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 32

 Reduced Tx Range - No impact on customers

 IM3 only possible in a subset of the full Uplink band

 MW82119A able to create all possible IM3 frequencies

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 33

 Reduced Tx Range - No impact on customers

Band Band Band Possible MW82119A Full

Tx range Rx range IM3 range range coverage?
700U/L 746 - 757 MHz 776 – 787 MHz Not possible 779.5 - 802 MHz YES
728 - 746 MHz 698 – 716 MHz 710 - 716 MHz 700 - 716 MHz
850 869 – 894 MHz 824 – 849 MHz 844 – 849 MHz 844 – 849 MHz YES

900 925 – 960 MHz 880 – 915 MHz 890 – 915 MHz 890 – 915 MHz YES

1800 1805 – 1880 MHz 1710 – 1785 MHz 1730 – 1785 MHz 1730 – 1785 MHz YES

1900 1930 – 1990 MHz 1850 – 1910 MHz 1870 – 1910 MHz 1870 – 1910 MHz YES

PCS/AWS 1930 – 1990 MHz 1710 – 1755 MHz 1710 – 1755 MHz 1710 – 1755 MHz YES
2110 – 2155 MHz

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 34

 MW82119A – User interface

RF indicator
RF output
Emergency
stop button

Menu key

On / Off key

Touch screen Arrow keys

display
Keypad

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 35

 MW82119A – User interface

External power input

Ethernet
 AC adapter
 Remote control
 Automotive adapter

Two USB ports

Mini USB port  Power sensor
 PC connectivity  Flash drive

SMA (f) (w/Option 31)

 GPS antenna

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 36

 MW82119A – Remote control

 Control PIM test from remote location

 Range: >100m (328FT) line-of-site

 Required:

 Firmware v1.04 (or greater)

 ZyXEL MWR102 router (or equiv.)

 Wireless Remote Access Tool

application software

 Windows OS device with WiFi

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 37

 MW82119A – PIM vs. Time measurement

 F1 and F2 fixed

Tapping on RF
connections Limit Line  PIM magnitude vs. time

 Visual indication of PIM stability

 Peak PIM held for Pass/Fail

 Used for dynamic PIM testing

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 38

 MW82119A – Noise Floor measurement

 Measures IM frequency with

External
interference transmitters turned OFF

 Check for external interference

at IM frequency

 If interference > pass/fail limit,

change F2 to move IM frequency

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 39

 MW82119A – Swept PIM measurement

 F1 fixed, F2 swept
Multiple PIM signals on
combining in and out of phase
 F2 fixed, F1 swept

45 dB  PIM magnitude vs. frequency

 Shows worst case PIM level

 45 dB variation due to phasing!

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 40

 MW82119A – Distance-to-PIM™ (DTP) measurement

 F1 fixed, F2 swept
Antenna
PIM source 28 m  PIM magnitude vs. distance
(59 FT) beyond
antenna
 The fastest way to locate PIM

 See PIM beyond the antenna

 6 markers + marker table

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 41

 MW82119A – Display options

 Default Colors

 Black and White

 Night Vision

 High Contrast

 Invert Black and White

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 42

 MW82119A – Report Management

 Manage PIM data using Line

Sweep Tools (LST)

 Familiar user interface

 Add markers / adjust scale

 Create single site report

combining:

 DTF

 DTP

 Return Loss

 PIM vs. TIME

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 43

 MW82119A – DTP / DTP overlay

 Overlay measurements using

Upper main
Line Sweep Tools (LST)
Output of Lower
jumper to main
Diplexer jumper to
main  Overlay on MW82119A in the
Antenna field is in development

 Show “before” and “after”

repair results

 Compare main and diversity

path performance

 Evaluate changes over time

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 44

 MW82119A – Designed for outdoor use

 2 to 3 hour Battery Life

 Replaceable

 Same as other Anritsu HHs

 Production tested for reliability

 50 hour burn-in

 2 hour thermally cycled

 Designed tested for reliability

 HALT Test

 Vibration Test

 Shock Test
Designed and tested like all
Anritsu Handhelds  Drop Test

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 45

 MW82119A – Standard Accessories

Part Number Description

2000-1712-R Soft Carrying Case
2000-1714-R Shoulder Strap
1091-387-R Connector Saver
633-75 Li-Ion Battery Pack
40-187-R AC/DC Power Adapter
(country dependent) AC Power Cable
806-141-R Automotive 12V DC Adapter
2000-1371-R Ethernet Cable, 213 cm (7 ft)
3-2000-1498 USB Cable, 305 cm (10 ft)

2300-530 Anritsu Tool Box w/Line Sweep

Tools DVD Disc

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 46

 2000-1716-R – Optional Accessory kit

Weather seal Foam cut-outs

Removable upper tray

Low PIM termination

Low PIM, Armored

test lead

Cleaning supplies
Torque wrench +
Adjustable wrench

RF adapter kit
(Inside protective box)

PIM standards
Impact resistant, (Inside protective box)
hard case

Extra compartments for

cables, charger, etc.
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 760-259-R – Optional Transit case
Weather seal
Retractable handle

4x snap latch

Impact resistant,
Foam padding to hard case
protect contents

Space for PIM Master

inside soft case

Lifting handles

Storage boxes
 Contents shown
for example only

Wheels
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 Competitive Analysis

As of: 30-MAR-2013

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 MW82119A vs. Competition

 MW82119A is the world’s first battery operated, high power PIM analyzer

 Kaelus iPA is (currently) the only competitor in this class

 Jointcom is close , except PIM test is not battery operated

 Size, Weight and Portability are key aspects of this class

 40W capability & embedded Distance-to-PIM are key advantages for

Anritsu

 Comparisons to heavy, AC powered models are included for reference:

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 50

 MW82119A vs. Kaelus iPA

Parameter Anritsu Kaelus Comments

MW82119A iPA series
Size (mm) 350 x 314 x 152 369 x 240 x 160 Approximately the same

Weight (kg) 9 – 12 12 Approximately the same

Battery operation YES YES Kaelus – 2 hr

(12 V) (29 V) Anristu - >2.5 hr

Output Power 0.3 W – 40 W 0.1 W – 20 W Kaelus maximum is only 20W

Residual PIM -117 dBm -115 dBm -115 dBm with RTF module

Distance-to-PIM YES YES Kaelus requires external RTF module

(embedded) (external RTF )
Distance-to-Fault No YES Kaelus requires external RTF module

Swept Return Loss NO NO

Spectrum Analyzer NO NO Kaelus has Spectrum Monitor Mode
Anritsu has Noise Floor Mode
Models available 700U/L, 850, 900, 700U/L, 850, 900, 1800/1900 – Late April
1800, 1900, PCS/AWS 1800, 1900 850/900 – May
(available now!) 700U/L - June
Price $22,995 $21,900 Kaelus iPA = $18.9K, RTF = $3K
Kaelus sometimes includes accessory
kit for free to operators
Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 51
 MW82119A vs. Kaelus iPA

External RTF module

required for DTP & DTF
iPA + Accessories fit
External RTF & cables will into one case
Lifting point
damage easily for hoisting

Very small 4.3 in (109mm)

display !

iPAD mini ships with each

unit to overcome small
screen problem

But what happens if the

WiFi link does not work
due to interference?
Handles are not designed for
lifting and may break easily

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 52

 MW82119A vs. Jointcom

Parameter Anritsu Jointcom Comments

MW82119A JCIMA-xxxx-P
Size (mm) 350 x 314 x 152 390 x 300 x 165 Approximately the same

Weight (kg) 9 – 12 12 Approximately the same

Battery operation YES YES / NO* PIM test requires AC power

Other test modes run on battery
Output Power 0.3 W – 40 W 3 W – 20 W Jointcom maximum is only 20W

Residual PIM -117 dBm -117 dBm

Distance-to-PIM YES NO Jointcom does not offer DTP

Distance-to-Fault NO NO
Swept Return Loss NO YES Full sweep capability

Spectrum Analyzer NO YES Jointcom is full SPA

Anritsu has Noise Floor Mode
Models available 700U/L, 850, 900, 850, 900, 1800,
1800, 1900, PCS/AWS 1900, 2100

Price $22,995 $15,000 Estimated China price

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 MW82119A vs. Jointcom

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 MW82119A vs. Kaelus iQA
Parameter Anritsu Kaelus Comments
MW82119A iQA series
Size (mm) 350 x 314 x 152 500 x 457 x 305 Kaelus iQA is 4.2x larger

Weight (kg) 9 – 12 22.7 Kaelus iQA is 1.9x heavier

Battery operation YES NO Kaelus iQA requires AC power

Output Power 0.3 W – 40 W 2 W – 20 W Kaelus iQA is only 20W

Residual PIM -117 dBm -115 dBm

Distance-to-PIM YES YES Kaelus requires external RTF module
(embedded) (external RTF) Anritsu DTP fully integrated

Distance-to-Fault No YES Kaelus requires external RTF module

Swept Return Loss NO NO* Kaelus displays max RL with RTF

module attached
Spectrum Analyzer NO NO Kaelus has Spectrum Monitor Mode
Anritsu has Noise Floor Mode
Models available 700U/L, 850, 900, 700U, 700L, 800, Kaelus PCS/AWS is full dual band
1800, 1900, PCS/AWS 850, 900, 1800, Anritsu 700U/L is full dual band
PCS/AWS, 2100,
2600
Price $22,995 $23,000 Kaelus iQA = $19K, RTF = $3K

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 55

 MW82119A vs. Kaelus iQA

External RTF module

required for DTP & DTF

Kaelus iQA 4x larger than

Anritsu MW82119A

Red = Distance-to-PIM
Blue = Distance-to-Fault (Return loss)
Able to overlay on same screen

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 MW82119A vs. Rosenberger

Parameter Anritsu Rosenberger Comments

MW82119A Multi-function
Size (mm) 350 x 314 x 152 551 x 358 x 226 Rosenberger is 2.7x larger

Weight (kg) 9 – 12 20 Rosenberger is 1.7x larger

Battery operation YES NO Rosenberger requires AC power

Output Power 0.3 W – 40 W 0.1 W – 40 W Approximately the same

Residual PIM -117 dBm -125 dBm

Distance-to-PIM YES YES
(embedded) (embedded)
Distance-to-Fault NO NO Kaelus requires external RTF module

Swept Return Loss NO NO* Rosenberger displays max VSWR

measured in Tx band
Spectrum Analyzer NO YES Anritsu has Noise Floor Mode

Models available 700U/L, 850, 900, 850, 900, 1800,

1800, 1900, PCS/AWS 1900, 2100, 2600

Price $22,995 $30,990 * USA price quoted to contractor

China price (TBD) much lower

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 57

 MW82119A vs. Rosenberger

Connection between display and RF section

flexes every time the lid is opened. Reliability?

Touch screen in top lid

PIM + VSWR screen

(Only shows max VSWR - not a competitor to Site Master)

2x RF connectors
Distance-to-PIM screen

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 58

 MW82119A vs. Ace Wavetech (AWT)
Parameter Anritsu AceWavetech Comments
MW82119A PIMD
Size (mm) 350 x 314 x 152 457 x 305 x 500 AWT is 4.2x larger

Weight (kg) 9 – 12 27 AWT is 2.3x heavier

Battery operation YES NO AWT requires AC power

Output Power 0.3 W – 40 W 0.1 W – 20 W 40W standard with Anritsu

(40W optional)
Residual PIM -117 dBm -129 dBm
Distance-to-PIM YES YES (optional) AWT only displays maximum value
(embedded) (embedded)
Distance-to-Fault NO YES (optional) AWT only displays maximum value

Swept Return Loss NO NO

Spectrum Analyzer NO NO Anritsu has Noise Floor Mode

Models available 700U/L, 850, 900, 700U, 700L, 850,

1800, 1900, PCS/AWS 900, 1500, 1800,
1900, 2000, 2100,
AWS, 2600
Price $22,995 TBD

Same product also marketed by Bird Technologies

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 59
 MW82119A vs. Ace Wavetech (AWT)

DTP screen

Only shows distance to largest PIM

source

Not able to see plot with multiple

PIM sources like Anritsu

Same product also marketed by Bird Technologies

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 60

 MW82119A vs. CCI (Communication Components, Inc.)

Parameter Anritsu CCI Comments

MW82119A PIM Pro
Size (mm) 350 x 314 x 152 475 x 376 x 178 CCI is 1.9x larger

Weight (kg) 9 – 12 16.3 CCI is 1.4x heavier

Battery operation YES NO CCI requires AC power

We believe CCI will announce a
battery operated version in May 2013
Output Power 0.3 W – 40 W 3 W – 40 W CCI does not support low power tests

Residual PIM -117 dBm -122 dBm

Distance-to-PIM YES NO CCI does not offer DTP

Distance-to-Fault NO NO
Swept Return Loss NO NO CCI displays max RL value at F1 or F2

Spectrum Analyzer NO NO Anritsu and CCI have Noise Floor

Mode
Models available 700U/L, 850, 900, 700U/L, 850, 900, CCI PCS/AWS unit is full dual band
1800, 1900, PCS/AWS 1800, PCS/AWS
Price $22,995 $20,900* USA price quoted to contractor.
Quotes direct to operators are lower

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 61

 MW82119A vs. CCI (Communication Components, Inc.)

PIM measurement screen

Displays maximum Return Loss

from F1 or F2 frequency.
(Not a swept measurement.)

Jul-18 Company Confidential Slide 62