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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