THE 5G DATA DANCE
Simple Steps to Better Speed, Performance
of New Mid-Band 5G Networks
The FCC recently released 100 MHz of bandwidth
between 3.5 and 3.55 GHz frequency at an auction
that raised $22 billion. That means more 5G
carriers and greater access to 5G in more places,
like rural areas.
It also means more Passive Intermodulation
(PIM) issues. In total, there is now 530 MHz of
contiguous mid-band spectrum available to
US operators spanning across the 3.45 GHz
(DoD band), 3.5 GHz (CBRS band), and 3.7 GHz
(C-band) spectrums.
Nearly every MHz of mid-band spectrum is subject
to PIM issues generated by existing 600 MHz, 700
MHz, 850 MHz, 1900 MHz and 2100 MHz systems
installed at sites, according to an analysis by
ConcealFab, a manufacturer of wireless installation
infrastructure and PIM solutions. The study found
that the existing low-order intermodulation
products can elevate the noise floor, reducing the
speed and coverage of new networks.
Several US operators are requiring PIM
Hygiene at sites deploying new radioequipment
to reduce the potential for PIM interference.
By proactively and cost-effectively addressing
potential PIM problems during mid-band spectrum
deployment, operators can avoid issues later.
According to ConcealFab, requiring low PIM
cable support hardware and investing the time
to perform PIM Hygiene while on site are simple
steps that can help maximize theperformance of
new mid-band networks.
Learn more at https://concealfab.com/blog/
pim-interference-in-3-45-ghz-spectrum/.
ConcealFab, headquartered in Colorado Springs,
engineers and manufactures wireless infrastructure
mounting and concealment solutions for Sub 6
and mmW deployments, as well as products that
minimize passive intermodulation (PIM).
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