CDM-Qx Satellite Modem

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CnCPerformance Characterization

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D.8 2nd CnC Example: CnC Ratio With Asymmetric Links

Networks with asymmetric antennas are common with a larger antenna at one site (hub) and smaller ones at the other sites (remotes) and often have asymmetric data rates. In a number of links even a significant rain fade is not a big factor in CnC performance.

Some links, particularly C-Band or X-Band, have insignificant rain fades and the key to performance is setting both ends of the link to handle the asymmetry.

In asymmetric links, taking advantage of the available modulation and coding schemes is another tool for building efficient CnC links. In these links the ideal CnC ratio is 0 dB, but keeping the CnC ratio less than

7 dB, under all conditions, establishes links with margin. A link with a negative CnC ratio is also acceptable because the interfering signal is below the desired signal.

An asymmetric C-Band link is shown in Figure D-11. It has equal symbol rate carriers but the antenna at Site A is 4.5 meters antenna and Site B is 2.4 meters.

BW1

Asymmetric

Power

BW2

Asymmetric

Power

Conventional Carriers

CnC Carriers

Figure D-11. Asymmetric Link with the Same Data Rate but Different Antennas

Conventional side-by-side carriers are transmitted by the link on the left, and CnC carriers are deployed on the right. The conventional carriers are 8-PSK 2/3 TCM, and the CnC carriers are QPSK 3/4 Turbo. Notice that the bandwidth to support the two conventional carriers (BW1) is larger than the bandwidth for CnC (BW2), even though the conventional link uses 8-PSK 2/3 while CnC is QPSK 3/4. The benefit of CnC becomes apparent when it is realized that the bandwidth reduction possible with CnC is also accompanied by a reduction in power compared to the conventional link.

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Mocomtech CDM-QX operation manual 2nd CnC Example CnC Ratio With Asymmetric Links