Technical Description

This describes the technical aspects of PBT. In PBT mode, one route of signals is divided into two routes.
These two routes of signals are amplified respectively and then are combined into one route and
transmitted. Thus, the transmit power is almost doubled.
Physically, after multiple routes of signals that have the same phase and frequency are superposed, you
can obtain gained signals. This principle is used in PBT. In PBT mode, one route of signals is divided into
two routes, which are amplified respectively. Then, the two routes of signals are superposed in the same
phase and with the same frequency. Because these two routes of signals are aligned in phase, the
transmit power after combination is almost doubled (3 dB).
Figure 1 shows the working principle of PBT in the DTRU
Figure 1 Working principle of PBT in the DTRU

The signals from TRX0 are divided into two routes by a divider. Then, one route enters RF unit TX1, and
the other enters RF unit TX2. After being amplified by the RF units, the two routes of signals are combined
by the combiner. Then, the combining RF signals are transmitted through the TCOM port.
When the PBT is used, the uplink coverage may be insufficient if the UL signals are not amplified or the
uplink receiver sensitivity is not improved. The UL coverage and the DL coverage may be imbalanced.
Thus, measures should be taken to improve the receive quality of UL signals. To improve the receive
quality of UL signals, do as follows:
l Configuring Four-Way Receive Diversity
l Configure a tower mounted amplifier (TMA).
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NOTE:
For details of four-way receive diversity, refer to Four-Way Receive Diversity.
The TMA is a low noise amplifier module that is installed on a tower. After receiving UL signals from the
antenna, the TMA amplifies the signals and then transmits them to the feeder. Thus, the receiver sensitivity
of the BTS is improved and the UL coverage is expanded. In addition, when the TMA is used, the transmit
power of an MS is reduced and the speech quality is improved.
A triplex TMA is commonly used. It consists of a triplex filter, a low noise amplifier, and a feeder. The triplex
filter filters the signals from the antenna to remove the out-band interference. The low noise amplifier
amplifies the weak signals. The feeder transmits the amplified signals to the indoor units. As shown in
Figure 2, the triplex TMA should be installed close to the antenna.
Figure 2 Installing the TMA

Parent topic: PBT
(1) Antenna (2) Antenna support (3) Jumper
(4) TMA (5) Feeder (6) Cabinet
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