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Figure 3-17: Falling edge of the GSM burst displayed with high time resolution

3.5.4.2 Measuring the Signal-to-Noise Ratio of Burst Signals

When TDMA transmission methods are used, the signal-to-noise ratio or the deactiva-

tion dynamic range can be measured by comparing the power values during the activa-

tion phase and the deactivation phase of the transmission burst. For this purpose, the

R&S ESR provides the function for measuring absolute and relative power in zero

span. In the following example, the measurement is performed using a GSM burst.

Signal-to-Noise Ratio of a GSM Signal

Test setup

Table 3-10: Signal generator settings (e.g. R&S SMU)

Frequency 890 MHz

Level 0 dBm

Modulation GSM, one time slot is switched on

Basic Measurement Examples

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Cover1
Customer Support5
Safety Instructions3
Contents6
1 Preface24
- 1.1 For Your Safety24
- 1.2 Conventions Used in the Documentation24
- 1.3 How to Use the Help System25
2 Documentation Overview28
- 2.1 Getting Started Manual28
- 2.2 User Manuals and Help28
- 2.3 Service Manual28
- 2.4 Instrument Security Procedures29
- 2.5 Basic Safety Instructions29
- 2.6 Data Sheets and Brochures29
- 2.7 Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment (OSA)29
- 2.8 Application Notes, Application Cards, White Papers, etc.29
3 Quick Start30
- 3.1 Front and Rear Panel View30
  - 3.1.1 Front Panel View30
  - 3.1.2 Rear Panel View38
    - 3.1.2.1 Standard Rear Panel Connectors39
    - 3.1.2.2 Optional Rear Panel Connectors41
      - OCXO option (R&S FSV-B4)41
- 3.2 Preparing for Use42
- 3.3 Firmware Update and Installation of Firmware Options63
  - 3.3.1 Firmware Update63
  - 3.3.2 Activating Firmware Options65
- 3.4 Basic Operations66
- 3.5 Basic Measurement Examples94
- 3.6 Brief Introduction to Remote Control122
  - 3.6.1 Basic Steps in Remote Control Programming122
  - 3.6.2 Detailed Programming Examples130
4 Measurement Modes143
- 4.1 Receiver Mode143
- 4.2 Spectrum Mode143
- 4.3 I/Q Analyzer Mode144
- 4.4 Real Time Mode144
- 4.5 Measurement Mode Root Menus (HOME Key)144
5 Receiver Mode145
- 5.1 Measurements and Result Displays145
- 5.2 Measurement Basics169
- 5.3 Common Measurement Settings181
- 5.4 Common Analysis Functions201
6 Spectrum Measurements224
- 6.1 Measurements224
- 6.2 Configuration345
- 6.3 Analysis390
- 6.4 Advanced Measurement Examples433
7 I/Q Analyzer461
- 7.1 Softkeys and Parameters of the I/Q Analyzer Menu462
- 7.2 Softkeys of the Amplitude Menu in I/Q Analyzer Mode467
- 7.3 Softkeys of the Marker To Menu in I/Q Analyzer Mode472
- 7.4 Softkeys of the Trigger Menu in I/Q Analyzer Mode472
- 7.5 Working with I/Q Data476
  - 7.5.1 Sample Rate and Maximum Usable Bandwidth (RF Input)477
8 Tracking Generator479
- 8.1 Softkeys of the Tracking Generator Menu479
- 8.2 Connecting External Tracking Generators484
  - 8.2.1 Overview of Generators Supported by the R&S ESR485
- 8.3 Configuring Tracking Generators488
  - 8.3.1 Internal Tracking Generator488
  - 8.3.2 External Tracking Generator490
- 8.4 Tracking Generator Functions495
- 8.5 Displayed Information and Errors503
9 System Configuration505
- 9.1 Manual Operation – Local Menu505
- 9.2 User-Defined Menu – USER key506
- 9.3 Instrument Setup and Interface Configuration – SETUP Key507
  - 9.3.1 Softkeys of the Setup Menu508
10 Data Management and Documentation532
- 10.1 Saving and Recalling Settings Files – SAVE/RCL Key532
- 10.2 Measurement Documentation – PRINT Key546
- 10.3 Working with Test Reports549
  - 10.3.1 Designing a Test Report Template549
  - 10.3.2 Creating a Test Report552
11 Remote Control556
- 11.1 Remote Control - Basics556
- 11.2 Controlling the R&S ESR Remotely597
- 11.3 Selecting the Operating Mode638
- 11.4 Remote Commands in Receiver Mode639
- 11.5 Remote Commands in Spectrum Analyzer Mode722
- 11.6 Remote Commands in I/Q Analyzer Mode890
  - 11.6.1 Using the I/Q Analyzer890
  - 11.6.2 I/Q Gating902
- 11.7 Remote Commands to Control the Tracking Generator903
  - 11.7.1 Controlling the Internal Tracking Generator903
  - 11.7.2 Controlling the External Tracking Generator910
- 11.8 Common Commands918
- 11.9 System Configuration922
- 11.10 Data Management943
  - 11.10.1 Managing Data Files943
  - 11.10.2 Saving and Restoring Customized Data948
- 11.11 Using Transducers952
- 11.12 Documentation960
- 11.13 Working with Test Reports969
- 11.14 Display Configuration980
  - 11.14.1 Controlling Display Elements980
  - 11.14.2 Selecting Items to Store and Restore987
- 11.15 Network Connection990
  - 11.15.1 Configuring Network Connections990
  - 11.15.2 Emulating HP Instruments994
- 11.16 Status Register997
- 11.17 Remote Control – Programming Examples1000
- 11.18 GPIB Commands of HP Models 856xE, 8566A/B, 8568A/B and 8594E1042
12 Maintenance1073
- 12.1 Cleaning1073
- 12.2 Storing and Packing1074
- 12.3 List of Available Power Cables1074
13 Error Messages1075
14 Appendix: LAN Interface1077
- 14.1 Configuring the Network1077
- 14.2 Operation with Windows Remote Desktop1084
  - 14.2.1 Configuring the R&S ESR for Remote Operation1084
  - 14.2.2 Configuring the Controller1085
- 14.3 Operation with a VNC Client1088
- 14.4 Starting and Terminating Remote Operation1089
- 14.5 Deactivating the R&S ESR via Remote Operation1091
List of Commands1092
Index1109

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