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IDU GE 2A

Technical Description

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Table of Contents

1 Document administration ................................................................................ 6

1.1 In commercial confidence ........................................................................ 6
1.2 Document objective .................................................................................. 6
1.3 Document revision history ........................................................................ 6
2 Introduction....................................................................................................... 7
3 Front Panel ........................................................................................................ 8
4 Block Diagram .................................................................................................. 9
5 Description ...................................................................................................... 10
5.1 PBPS – Packet multiplexer .................................................................... 11
5.2 Transmitter part ...................................................................................... 11
5.3 Receiver part .......................................................................................... 11
5.4 ACM (Adaptive Coding & Modulation) ................................................... 12
5.5 Analogue IF stage .................................................................................. 12
5.6 IF branching ........................................................................................... 12
5.7 Device management system .................................................................. 12
5.8 Tributary module TM16E1 ...................................................................... 13
6 Technical Characteristics IDU....................................................................... 14
6.1 Number of radio channels ...................................................................... 14
* available for large orders only ........................................................................ 14
6.2 Modulation .............................................................................................. 14
6.3 ETSI modulation list ............................................................................... 14
6.4 Throughput and receive level data ......................................................... 15
6.5 Latency ................................................................................................... 16
6.6 Radio configurations .............................................................................. 16
6.7 IF Interface ............................................................................................. 17
6.8 Traffic interfaces, Ethernet ..................................................................... 18
6.9 NMS ....................................................................................................... 18
6.10 IP addressing & Security ........................................................................ 18
6.11 Power consumption @-48V DC ............................................................. 19
6.12 Mechanical ............................................................................................. 19
6.13 Environmental IDU and TM16E1 ........................................................... 19
6.14 Technical Characteristics ODU (RF IDU) .............................................. 19

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1 Document administration

1.1 In commercial confidence

The manual is provided in commercial confidence and shall be treated as such.

1.2 Document objective

The objective is to explain the operating possibilities of SparkWave SDR GE 2A

microwave radio link.

The specifications and information within this manual are subject to change without
prior notice. All statements, information and recommendations are believed to be
accurate but are presented without warranty of any kind. Users must take full
responsibility for their application of any products.

1.3 Document revision history

Revisions Date Description of changes
A 2017-01-05 First revision
B 2017-08-09 TM16E1 added, Technical data refreshed
6.3, 6.4 added 3,5 and 7 MHz channel info, receiver
C 2019-05-31
level data as well

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2 Introduction

SparkWave SDR GE 2A is a multi-purpose cost effective point to point microwave

radio. This easy-to-use, microwave link is designed for high capacity Gigabit Ethernet
applications.

Up to 3 independent cooper GEth channels and four SFP slots for additional port
extension are available.

Operating frequency ranges from 4 to 42 GHz. 17 and 24 GHz no licensed bands.

Modulation up to QAM1024 and bandwidth up to 56 MHz can assure effective,
flexible and scalable connections even for very long distances and/or for very high
capacities.

ACM (Adaptive Coding & Modulation) in combination with QoS (Quality of Service)
guarantees transmission of real-time critical services without latency variation, even in
case of bad weather conditions.

Aggregation possibility of native Ethernet guaranties both redundancy and higher

capacity in 2+0 mode, reaching 877 Mbit/s full duplex.

Optionally additional native E1 or ASI can be configured. Up to 4x16E1 can be carried

out using external termination box.

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3 Front Panel
IDU Front Panel description

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Figure 3-1 IDU Front Panel

1 POWER Indication of power supply

2 Power connector Power supply 48VDC
3 SFP 1 - 4 SFP slot #1 - #4
4 LAN 1 & 2 10/100/1000Base-Tx ports
5 SYNC Indication of synchronization
6 STATUS Indication of local alarm status
10/100/1000Base-Tx port, which is by default
7 MNG – LAN3 dedicated for out-of-band management. It can be
configured also for traffic purposes.
8 HOST – USB A USB port reserved for flash memory
9 MNG – USB B USB mini port dedicated for local management
10 ODU A & B N type connectors for ODU-IDU interconnections
11 Grounding connector IDU grounding

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4 Block Diagram

Figure 4-1 IDU Block diagram

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5 Description

The indoor unit is fitted with three 1000Base-T (RJ45) user ports, where one port can
be reserved either for individual management connection or as a standard user port.
Four SFP slots are intended either for additional Gigabit Ethernet connection.

COMPACT-UNI IDU consists of two main boards. Interface Card performs the
function of data interface, packet processor and management unit. Modem card
performs the function of digital modem (DSP) and analogue modem (analog front end
with mixers and filters).

IDUGE module has the following functional parts:

1. PBPS – Packet multiplexer

2. Transmitter part

3. Receiver part

4. ACM (Adaptive Coding & Modulation)

5. IF Branching

6. Device management system and management service channel

7. DC/DC Power supply

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5.1 PBPS – Packet multiplexer

Data are fist processed by integrated six port Gigabit Ethernet Switch, where two
WAN ports of the switch are connected into universal Packet Processor (PBPS –
Priority Based Packet System). SFP interfaces are also directly connected into
universal packet processor. Function of packet processor depends on selected
design and functionality of the IDU. Digital mode then adds synchronization marks,
FEC to the data stream and creates a digitally modulated signal, which is led to the
block of analog signal processing. All these parts are interconnected inside the device
over high-speed bus and are operated from the central processor unit CPU. This
block (CPU) is also accessible via management interfaces and allows the user to
perform all the settings both locally and remotely through the IP interface in the
COMPACT-UNI IDU.

The function of Packet Processor is specific in dependence on selected design.

Generally, Packet Processor uses priority scheme, which ensures that data at the
internal port ETH 4 are processed with the highest priority whereas data at the
internal port ETH 1 with the lowest priority.

5.2 Transmitter part

The transmitter part performs following operations on input data stream:

Forward Error Correction - FEC. It is performed in more stages: scrambler, outer

coder (Reed-Solomon), interleave and inner coder (Convolution with Viterbi
decoding). FEC enables error correction of detected data stream at the receiver side.

Signal mapping circuit enables base-band signal arrangement to I and Q branches of

QAM modulator. Desired QAM modulation scheme can be software selected.

Pulse-shaping filters enables zero ISI (itersimbol interference) filtering according to

Nyquist criterium. The filter coeficients are programable.

12-bit digital samples of I and Q signals are led to D/A converter. Analogue signals
obtained from D/A converter are led to the analogue IF stage.

5.3 Receiver part

In the receive direction, the incoming analogue IF signal is converted to the base-
band digital data stream and led to the central module.

12-bit A/D converter samples the analogue signal. After that, QAM demodulator,
shaping and FEC decoding coherently demodulate the signal.

All filters and interleavers are programmable. All parameters of receiver are easily
configure by software and adapted to different channel conditions.

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5.4 ACM (Adaptive Coding & Modulation)

ACM (Adaptive Coding & Modulation) in combination with QoS (Quality of Service)
guarantees maximal spectral efficiency, while preserving transmission of real-time
critical services without latency variation, even in case of bad weather or other
propagation conditions.

5.5 Analogue IF stage

On the transmitter side, I and Q components of analogue signal are filtered by low-
pass filter and modulated by quadrature modulator by means of local oscilator signal.
MQAM modulated IF signal is connected to outdoor unit ODU via coaxial IF cable.

In the receiver direction, the analogue IF signal (150MHz) is first band-pass filtered
and then amplified. The amplifier has automatic gain control circuitry – AGC to
prevent AD converter overdrive caused by to-high signal input level. After
amplification the analogue signal is converted to digital by means of A/D converter.

5.6 IF branching

Indoor and outdoor unit are connected via coaxial cable. Five different signals are
transmitted to both sides. This function enables IF cable branching circuit. It
separates transmit and receive IF signal, two-way local communication signal for
management purpose and power supply voltage for outdoor unit.

5.7 Device management system

Device management is integrating into device. It manages complete device (IDU and
ODU). Local management is possible via USB or IP protocol. Out-of-band
management configuration is also possible.

It is preferred scheme when more links in series is managed and the management
access is originated from any link locations or from provider’s management node. The
communication with remote side is ensured by means of configurable separated
middle speed traffic channel. Management traffic runs through the internal ETH
switch inside each IDU, and transmits separate from data traffic through radio links.

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5.8 Tributary module TM16E1

1 2 3 4

Figure 4-1 TM16E1

E1/T1 PORTS – RJ-45 connectors for G.703 signal

1 E1
connection (by default unbalanced).
Master SFP port reserved for connection to IDU or to
2 SFP 1 UPLINK1
master TM16E1 card in TM16E1 chain.
Slave SFP port reserved for connection to slave
3 SFP 1 UPLINK2 TM16E1 card in TM16E1 chain or to relay IDU in
add/drop configuration
Power supply connector, + pole is grounded inside
4 -48 VDC
the device

The basic function of TM16E1 is multiplexing of specific data types (E1, T1, ASI, …)
into high speed data stream which is then transported over Fiber Optic interface
(SFP2) to the COMPACT-UNI IDU described earlier. Such coded data stream is
muxed with other data sources (ETH channels) inside IDU and transmitted to the
remote IDU and appropriate remote TM16E1. Up to four TM16E1s can be connected
in series to one COMPACT-UNI IDU.

Management of all TM16E1s is integrated inside IDU management system, therefore

the configuration of all TM16E1 parameters is similar to IDU configuration.

The TM16E1 unit must be connected to the power supply with a nominal voltage of -
48 VDC and GND must be connected to the positive pole.

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6 Technical Characteristics IDU

6.1 Number of radio channels

Number of IF channels/IDU 2 channels, Dual-channel modem
1 channel, Single-channel modem*

* available for large orders only

6.2 Modulation
Modulation schemes QPSK, 16QAM, 32QAM, 64QAM, 128QAM, 256QAM,
512QAM and 1024QAM
ACM Adaptive Modulation
Bandwidths 14 / 28 / 40 / 56 / 80 MHz

6.3 ETSI modulation list

Bandwidth [MHz]
3,5 7 14 28 40 56 80
Modulation \
QPSK X X X X X X X
16QAM X X X X X X X
32QAM X X X X X X X
64QAM X X X X X X X
128QAM - X X X X X X
256QAM - - X X X X X
512QAM - - - X X X X
1024QAM - - - X X X X

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6.4 Throughput and receive level data

Strong Weak
RX Level RX Level Symbol
BW FEC FEC
Modulation strong FEC weak FEC Data rate
[MHz] Data rate Data rate
[dBm] dBm] [Mbaud]
[Mbps] [Mbps]
QPSK 3.5 -94.7 -93.7 3,125 5,35 6,05
16QAM 3.5 -88.8 -87.7 3,125 10,7 12,1
32QAM 3.5 -85.8 -84.7 3,125 13,4 15,1
64QAM 3.5 -82.8 -81.7 3,125 16,05 18,15
QPSK 7 -91.7 -89.9 6,25 10,7 12,1
16QAM 7 -85.9 -83.9 6,25 21,4 24,2
32QAM 7 -82.9 -81.9 6,25 26,8 30,2
64QAM 7 -80.1 -78.9 6,25 32,1 36,3
128QAM 7 -80.1 -78.9 6,25 37,5 42,3
QPSK 14 -89,4 -88,8 12,50 21,4 24,2
16QAM 14 -83,3 -82,1 12,50 42,9 48,3
32QAM 14 -80,0 -79,0 12,50 53,6 60,4
64QAM 14 -77,2 -75,9 12,50 64,3 72,5
128QAM 14 -74,2 -72,9 12,50 75,0 84,6
256QAM 14 -70,9 -69,6 12,50 85,8 96,7
QPSK 28 -87,0 -86,5 25,39 43,6 49,1
16QAM 28 -79,9 -78,9 25,39 87,1 98,2
32QAM 28 -77,0 -75,9 25,39 108,9 122,7
64QAM 28 -74,0 -72,9 25,39 130,7 147,3
128QAM 28 -71,0 -70,0 25,39 152,4 171,8
256QAM 28 -68,1 -67,0 25,39 174,2 196,4
512QAM 28 -65,1 -63,7 25,39 196,0 220,9
1024QAM 28 -61,4 -59,9 25,39 217,8 245,5
QPSK 40 -85,4 -83,9 35,94 61,6 69,5
16QAM 40 -78,6 -77,6 35,94 123,3 139
32QAM 40 -75,7 -74,5 35,94 154,1 173,7
64QAM 40 -72,7 -71,5 35,94 184,9 208,5
128QAM 40 -69,8 -68,6 35,94 215,8 243,2
256QAM 40 -66,9 -65,7 35,94 246,6 278
512QAM 40 -63,8 -62,5 35,94 277,4 312,7
1024QAM 40 -60,4 -58,8 35,94 308,2 347,4
QPSK 56 -83,1 -82,4 51,17 87,8 98,9
16QAM 56 -77,0 -75,9 51,17 175,5 197,9
32QAM 56 -74,0 -72,9 51,17 219,4 247,4
64QAM 56 -71,1 -69,9 51,17 263,3 296,8
128QAM 56 -68,2 -67,0 51,17 307,2 346,3

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Strong Weak
RX Level RX Level Symbol
Modulation BW FEC FEC
strong FEC weak FEC Data rate
Type [MHz] Data rate Data rate
[dBm] [dBm] [Mbaud]
[Mbps] [Mbps]

256QAM 56 -65,4 -64,1 51,17 351,1 395,8

512QAM 56 -62,2 -60,8 51,17 395,0 445,3
1024QAM 56 -58,7 -57,4 51,17 438,9 494,7
QPSK 80 -82.5 -81.2 65,23 111,9 126,1
16QAM 80 -75.6 -74.5 65,23 223,8 252,3
32QAM 80 -72.7 -71.7 65,23 279,8 315,3
64QAM 80 -69.8 -68.7 65,23 335,7 378,4
128QAM 80 -66.9 -65.7 65,23 391,6 441,5
256QAM 80 -63.8 -62.7 65,23 447,6 504,5
512QAM 80 -60.9 -59.7 65,23 503,5 567,6
1024QAM 80 -57.2 -55.2 65,23 559,5 630,7

6.5 Latency

For 64 byte Ethernet frame in µs

Bandwidth [MHz]
56 40 28 14 7
Modulation \
QAM256 174 367
QAM128 184 127 184 356
QAM64 127
QAM32 151 107 174 300 588
QAM16 187 210 355 729
QPSK 356 387 676 1362

6.6 Radio configurations

Protective configurations 1+0, 2+0, 1+1 (FD, SD, HSB)
FEC Reed Solomon
Compression function Online Ethernet L1 header compression
Max. Real Data Throughput up to 1.374 Gbps in 2+0 mode at 80MHz channels
Dual polarisation XPIC supported

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6.7 IF Interface
Connector IF 1 (2)x N-type (Tx/Rx IF, Tx/Rx Telemetry, -48VDC)
TX IF frequency 350 MHz ± 2,5 ppm
IF Tx Level -3dBm
RX IF frequency 140 MHz
IF Rx Level -35 dBm to -5 dBm
RX maximal Input Level 0 dBm
Tx Telemetry Frequency 5.5 MHz ±1%
Tx Telemetry Level -10 dBm ± 2 dBm
Rx Telemetry Frequency 10 MHz ±1%
Rx Telemetry Nominal Level -8 to -18 dBm

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6.8 Traffic interfaces, Ethernet

Number of Ports 3x GETH (RJ-45)
4x SFP (1000BASE-SX/LX)
Maximum Frame Size up to 2048/10240 bytes
VLAN VLAN up to 4096 VLANs
QoS Source Port, 802.1p, IPv4 TOS/DSCP, IPv6 TC, VLAN VID,
SA/DA
SyncE yes
PTP 1588 (FLP) fixed latency PTP 1588
MAC table up to 8192 addresses
Compression @64 Byte Frames-max. 21,5% from available ETH speed
@512 Byte Frames-max. 2,9% from available ETH speed
@1518 Byte Frames-max. 0,3% from available ETH speed

6.9 NMS
Main NMS ports ETH port LAN 3
Additional NMS ports serial interface over USB-B (alternative IP port)
Protocols – Network HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP v.1/v.2c/v.3, TELNET, SSH
Protocols – Local serial console over USB-B
In-band management via VLAN
Out-of-band management 1 Mbps

6.10 IP addressing & Security

Addresses type primary IP/ secondary IP / RFI / USB
Additional function NAT, Ping, Telnet
GUI WEB based
CLI athOS
SNMP SNMP v.1, SNMP v.2c, SNMP v.3
Complete MIB
Subset of link parameter
Security Permanent / time limited licenses
guest/user/admin with password security
HTTPS Client and server certificates
Authentication, radius server
AES-128/256 Encryption

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6.11 Power consumption @-48V DC

IDU only (two channels IDU) < 30 W
TM16E1 <9W
IDU and 1x ODU < 55 W
IDU and 2x ODU < 85 W

6.12 Mechanical
Dimension [w x h x d] IDU 220 mm x 44 mm x 240 mm
ODU dia 260 x160 mm
Weight IDU 2,2 kg
ODU 4,3 kg
Protection IDU EN 60529 (IP31)

6.13 Environmental IDU and TM16E1

Temperature operating -5°C to +45°C
Storage/transport ETSI EN 300 019 class 1.1/class 2.3
Humidity 0 to 95%, non condensing
Altitude 4,500 meters
EMC compatibility ETSI 301 489-4

6.14 Technical Characteristics ODU (RF IDU)

For detailed Technical characteristics of ODU part or possibly All indoor RF part,
please request related documentation.

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