Basic Measurement Examples
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Figure 7-10: Falling edge of the GSM burst displayed with high time resolution
7.4.2
Measuring the Signal-to-Noise Ratio of Burst Signals
When TDMA transmission methods are used, the signal-to-noise ratio or the
deactivation dynamic range can be measured by comparing the power values
during the activation 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 per-
formed using a GSM burst.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio of a GSM Signal
Test setup
Measurements in Zero Span