800 MHZ Self-Interference Cancellation (ERAN3.0 - 02)

800 MHz Self-interference Cancellation
eRAN3.0
Feature Parameter Description
Issue 02
Date 2012-12-29
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Content
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Scope ............................................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Intended Audience ........................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.3 Change History.............................................................................................................................. 1-1
2 Overview .....................................................................................................................................2-1
3 Technical Description ..............................................................................................................3-1
4 Related Features .......................................................................................................................4-1
4.1 Required Features ........................................................................................................................ 4-1
4.2 Mutually Exclusive Features ......................................................................................................... 4-1
4.3 Affected Features .......................................................................................................................... 4-1
5 Impacts on the Network ..........................................................................................................5-1

5.1 Impact on System Capacity........................................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Impact on Network Performance ................................................................................................... 5-1
6 Engineering Guidelines...........................................................................................................6-1
6.1 When to Use 800 MHz Self-interference Cancellation.................................................................. 6-1
6.2 Information to Be Collected ........................................................................................................... 6-1
6.3 Network Planning .......................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.4 Deploying 800 MHz Self-interference Cancellation ...................................................................... 6-1
6.4.1 Deployment Requirements ................................................................................................... 6-1
6.4.2 Data Preparation .................................................................................................................. 6-1
6.4.3 Precautions ........................................................................................................................... 6-2
6.4.4 Feature Activation ................................................................................................................. 6-2
6.4.5 Commissioning ..................................................................................................................... 6-3
6.4.6 Activation Observation .......................................................................................................... 6-3
6.4.7 Reconfiguration .................................................................................................................... 6-4
6.4.8 Deactivation .......................................................................................................................... 6-4
6.5 Performance Optimization ............................................................................................................. 6-4
6.6 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 6-4
7 Parameters .................................................................................................................................7-1
8 Counters ......................................................................................................................................8-1
9 Acronyms and Abbreviations ................................................................................................9-1
10 Reference Documents .........................................................................................................10-1
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800 MHz Self-interference Cancellation 1 Introduction
1 Introduction
1.1 Scope
This document describes the 800 MHz self-interference cancellation feature in terms of how it works,
how it relates to other features, and how it affects the network. This document also provides engineering
guidelines for this feature.
Any managed objects (MOs), parameters, alarms, or counters described in this document correspond to
the software release delivered with this document. In the event of updates, the updates will be described
in the product documentation delivered with the latest software release.
1.2 Intended Audience

This document is intended for:
 Personnel who need to understand the 800 MHz self-interference cancellation feature
 Personnel who work with Huawei Long Term Evolution (LTE) products
1.3 Change History

This section provides information on the changes in different document versions.
There are two types of changes, which are defined as follows:
 Feature change: refers to a change in the 800 MHz self-interference cancellation feature of a specific
product version.
 Editorial change: refers to a change in wording or the addition of information that was not described in
the earlier version.
Document Issues
The document issues are as follows:
 02 (2012-12-29)
 01 (2012-03-30)
 Draft A (2012-01-10)
02 (2012-12-29)
Compared with issue 01 (2012-03-30) of eRAN3.0, issue 02 (2012-12-29) of eRAN3.0 incorporates the
following changes.
Change Type Change Description Parameter Change

Feature change None None
Editorial change Revised chapter 3 None
"Technical Description."
01 (2012-03-30)
This is the first official release.
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800 MHz Self-interference Cancellation 1 Introduction
Compared with draft A (2012-01-10) of eRAN3.0, issue 01 (2012-03-30) of eRAN3.0 incorporates the
following changes.
Change Type Change Description Parameter Change

Feature change None None
Editorial change Revised chapter 6 "Engineering Guidelines." None
Draft A (2012-01-10)
This is a draft.

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800 MHz Self-interference Cancellation 2 Overview
2 Overview
This document describes the optional feature LOFD-001067 800M Self-interference Cancellation, which
only applies to 3900 series base stations in frequency division duplex (FDD) mode.
A cell that operates in the 800 MHz frequency band (band 20) has an 11 MHz duplex frequency
separation, as shown in Figure 2-1. Therefore, when a UE simultaneously transmits and receives data,
the uplink causes interference to the downlink and the interference leads to deterioration in the downlink
receiver sensitivity. The degrees of interference and deterioration depend on the UE's duplex frequency
separation, transmit power, and positions of uplink and downlink physical resource blocks (PRBs). The
degrees also depend on the UE's transmit power and radio frequency (RF) component specifications.
Figure 2-1 shows the 800 MHz frequency band.
Figure 2-1 800 MHz frequency band

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800 MHz Self-interference Cancellation 3 Technical Description
3 Technical Description
800 MHz self-interference is the interference that a UE's signal transmission induces on the UE's signal
reception (that is, uplink-to-downlink interference) in a cell that operates in the 800 MHz frequency band.
Self-interference is restricted by the RF component specifications of the UE and the narrow duplex
frequency separation of the 800 MHz frequency band. Self-interference mainly consists of
intermodulation (IM) interference, including IM2, IM3, IM5, and IM7, which correspond to IM orders. The
strength of self-interference is determined by the UE's transmit power and intermediate frequency (IF)
performance, mainly referring to the duplex frequency separation and non-linear power amplifier.
NOTE
IM interference occurs when two or more interfering signals reach a UE's receiver at the same time. The frequency
combination of these interfering signals is close or even identical to the frequency of a wanted signal because the power
amplifier of the UE is non-linear. As a result, the UE cannot filter out these interfering signals, and these signals
interfere with wanted signals. Different frequency combinations cause different IM interference.
Downlink-to-uplink interference is due to the eNodeB and can be mitigated by selecting RF components with good
performance, which is usually done before network construction. By contrast, uplink-to-downlink interference is due to
UEs, but the UEs' types, models, and RF component specifications are uncontrollable. The eNodeB needs to use some
algorithms to address this issue.
In this document, self-interference refers to uplink-to-downlink interference on the UE side.
The impact of 800 MHz self-interference varies according to the bandwidth:

 A cell with a 5 MHz bandwidth has a wide frequency separation, and therefore the impact of
self-interference caused by a narrow duplex frequency separation is small enough to ignore.
 A cell with a 10 MHz, 15 MHz, or 20 MHz bandwidth has a narrow frequency separation and therefore
self-interference exists. Downlink PRBs at any positions in the spectrum may experience interference
from the uplink. When the UE is not tolerant of the interference, 800 MHz self-interference cancellation
is required.
NOTE
A cell operating in the 800 MHz frequency band (band 20) does not support a 1.4 MHz or 3 MHz bandwidth, according to
3GPP specifications.
Assume that a UE in a cell with a bandwidth of 20 MHz is allocated 50 PRBs for uplink transmission. In
this case, the start position of uplink PRBs is at 836.5 MHz (831 MHz + 25 x 180 kHz = 836.5 MHz).
Then, the red curve in Figure 3-1 represents self-interference.

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800 MHz Self-interference Cancellation 3 Technical Description
Figure 3-1 Self-interference in the 800 MHz frequency band
NOTE
Figure 3-1 is only a schematic diagram because the result is obtained without the duplexer's suppression.
800 MHz self-interference cancellation is controlled by ImIcSwitch(ImIcSwitch) under

CellAlgoSwitch.UlSchSwitch. If ImIcSwitch(ImIcSwitch) is selected, the eNodeB mitigates
self-interference and increases downlink capacity by limiting the number of allocated uplink PRBs. For
details, see chapter 6 "Engineering Guidelines."

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800 MHz Self-interference Cancellation 4 Related Features
4 Related Features
4.1 Required Features
The 800 MHz self-interference cancellation feature depends on LBFD-002025 Basic Scheduling.
4.2 Mutually Exclusive Features

None
4.3 Affected Features

The 800 MHz self-interference cancellation feature has impacts on LBFD-002025 Basic Scheduling.
With the 800 MHz self-interference cancellation feature, the eNodeB limits the number of allocated
uplink PRBs to mitigate self-interference but this method reduces uplink throughput. The reduction
degree of uplink throughput has a positive correlation with the reduction degree of uplink PRBs.

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800 MHz Self-interference Cancellation 5 Impacts on the Network
5 Impacts on the Network

5.1 Impact on System Capacity
The 800 MHz self-interference cancellation feature limits the number of allocated uplink PRBs to mitigate
self-interference and to increase downlink capacity. However, this method has a negative impact on
uplink capacity. The reduction degree of uplink capacity has a positive correlation with the reduction
degree of uplink PRBs.
5.2 Impact on Network Performance

When the conditions for deploying the 800 MHz self-interference cancellation feature are fulfilled, this
feature solves the downlink throughput decrease problem caused by self-interference but leads to a
reduction in uplink throughput. The reduction degree of uplink throughput has a positive correlation with
the reduction degree of uplink PRBs.

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800 MHz Self-interference Cancellation 6 Engineering Guidelines
6 Engineering Guidelines
6.1 When to Use 800 MHz Self-interference Cancellation
Operators can use the 800 MHz self-interference cancellation feature to increase downlink throughput in
the following scenario:
 The 800 MHz frequency band (band 20) is deployed to provide a bandwidth of 10 MHz, 15 MHz, or 20
MHz.
 There are not more than one, two, or three UEs in a cell with the bandwidth of 10 MHz, 15 MHz, or 20
MHz, respectively.
 UEs perform uplink and downlink services at the same time, and the uplink causes interference to the
downlink.
 A decrease in uplink throughput is acceptable.
6.2 Information to Be Collected

Before deploying the 800 MHz self-interference cancellation feature, collect the following information:
 UE transmit power
The transmit power of UEs can be obtained usually from 3GPP TS 36.101.
 UE performance, including the duplex frequency separation, modulator performance, and non-linear
power amplifier performance
The performance of UEs can be obtained by analyzing and taking statistics on the performance
indicators and specifications of the RF components that cause self-interference.
6.3 Network Planning

This feature does not require special network planning. Perform network planning for cells operating in
the 800 MHz frequency band in the same way as you do for other cells. That is, perform network
planning based on information such as the inter-site spacing, eNodeB transmit power, UE transmit power,
and throughput of CEUs.
6.4 Deploying 800 MHz Self-interference Cancellation

6.4.1 Deployment Requirements
Operators must purchase and activate the following license.
Feature License Control Item Name

LOFD-001067 800M Self-interference Cancellation 800M Self-interference Cancellation(FDD)
6.4.2 Data Preparation

This section describes generic data and scenario-specific data to be collected. Generic data is
necessary for all scenarios and must always be collected. Scenario-specific data is collected only when
necessary for a specific scenario.
There are three types of data sources:

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 Network plan (negotiation required): Parameters are planned by operators and negotiated with the
EPC or peer transmission equipment.
 Network plan (negotiation not required): Parameters are planned and set by operators.
 User-defined: Parameters are set as required by users.
Generic Data
The following table describes the parameter that must be set in the CellAlgoSwitch managed object
(MO).
Parameter Parameter ID Source Setting Description

Name
Uplink CellAlgoSwitch. Network plan This parameter specifies the switch
schedule UlSchSwitch (negotiation not ImIcSwitch for the 800 MHz self-interference
switch required) cancellation feature.
If ImIcSwitch is turned on, the feature is
enabled. If ImIcSwitch is turned off, the
feature is disabled.
Scenario-specific Data
None
6.4.3 Precautions
When this feature is in effect, the GBR may not be ensured for uplink services.
6.4.4 Feature Activation

Configuring a Single eNodeB Using the GUI
Configure a single eNodeB using the Configuration Management Express (CME) graphical user
interface (GUI) based on the collected data described in section 6.4.2 "Data Preparation." For details,
see the procedure for configuring a single eNodeB on the CME GUI described in eNodeB Initial
Configuration Guide.
Configuring eNodeBs in Batches

To configure eNodeBs in batches, perform the following steps:
Step 1 On the GUI, set the parameters listed in the table for a specific scenario in this section, and save
the parameter settings as a user-defined template.
The parameters are the same as those described in section 6.4.2 "Data Preparation."
Step 2 Fill in the summary data file with the name of the user-defined template.
The parameter settings in the user-defined template will be applied to the eNodeBs after you import
the summary data file into the CME.
----End
For descriptions of the user-defined template and summary data file and also the detailed procedure for
configuring eNodeBs in batches, see eNodeB Initial Configuration Guide.

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MO Parameter Group Name Parameter

CELLALGOSWITCH CellAlgoSwitch Local cell id, Uplink
schedule switch
Configuring a Single eNodeB Using MML Commands

Run the MOD CELLALGOSWITCH command with ImIcSwitch under the
CellAlgoSwitch.UlSchSwitch parameter turned on.
6.4.5 Commissioning
N/A
6.4.6 Activation Observation

This section describes how to verify the activation when the UEs at the Middle-of-Cell (MC) or
Edge-of-Cell (EC) locations are experiencing high traffic in both the uplink and downlink.
The observation procedure is as follows:
 Starting cell performance monitoring on the M2000 client
Step 1 Choose Monitoring > Signaling Trace > Signaling Trace Management.
Step 2 In the navigation tree on the left of the Signaling Trace Management window, choose Cell
Performance Monitoring > General Throughput Monitoring and click New.
This task measures the downlink data throughput at the RLC layer, which is indicated by the counter
Cell Downlink RLC Throughput(bps).
Step 3 Compare the measurement results before and after deploying 800 MHz self-interference
cancellation.
If the counter value increases, the feature is successfully activated.
----End
 Starting user performance monitoring on the M2000 client

Step 1 Choose Monitoring > Signaling Trace > Signaling Trace Management.
Step 2 In the navigation tree on the left of the Signaling Trace Management window, choose User
Performance Monitoring > Throughput Monitoring and click New.
This task measures the downlink data throughput at the RLC layer, which is indicated by the
counter Downlink RLC Throughput(bps).
Step 3 Compare the measurement results before and after deploying 800 MHz self-interference
cancellation.
If the counter value increases, the feature is successfully activated.
----End

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6.4.7 Reconfiguration
None
6.4.8 Deactivation
Run the MOD CELLALGOSWITCH command with ImIcSwitch under the
CellAlgoSwitch.UlSchSwitch parameter turned off.
6.5 Performance Optimization

None
6.6 Troubleshooting
None

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800 MHz Self-interference Cancellation 7 Parameters
7 Parameters
Table 7-1 Parameter description
MO Paramete MML Command Feature ID Feature Description
r ID Name
CellAlgoSwi UlSchSwit MOD LBFD-002025 Basic Meaning:Indicates the switches

tch ch CELLALGOSWI / Scheduling related to uplink (UL) scheduling in
TCH TDLBFD-002 the cell. The switches are used to
025 Enhanced enable or disable specific UL
LST Scheduling scheduling functions.
CELLALGOSWI LOFD-001015
TCH / VoIP SpsSchSwitch: Indicates whether
TDLOFD-001 Semi-persist to enable or disable
015 ent semi-persistent scheduling during
Scheduling talk spurts of VoIP services. If this
LOFD-001016 switch is turned on,
/ UL 2x2
semi-persistent scheduling is
TDLOFD-001 MU-MIMO applied. If this switch is turned off,
016 UL 2x4 dynamic scheduling is applied.
LOFD-001002 MU-MIMO SinrAdjustSwitch:
/ TTI Bundling Indicates whether to adjust the
LOFD-001002 measured SINR based on
800M ACK/NACK messages in a UL
LOFD-001058 Self-interfere
/ HARQ process.
nce
LOFD-001058 Cancellation PreAllocationSwitch:
LOFD-001048 Indicates whether to enable or
/ disable preallocation, which
TDLOFD-001 shortens end-to-end service
048 delays when the UL load is light.
Preallocation reduces the
LOFD-001067 probability of UEs entering DRX
and therefore shortens the service
time of the UEs.
UlVmimoSwitch: Indicates whether
to enable or disable UL MU-MIMO.
If UL MU-MIMO is enabled, the
eNodeB selects UEs for pairing
according to pairing rules. Then,
the pair of UEs transmits data
using the same frequency-time
resources, increasing system
throughput and spectral efficiency.
TtiBundlingSwitch:
Indicates whether to enable or
disable TTI bundling. If TTI
bundling is enabled, more
transmission opportunities are
available to UEs within the delay
budget for VoIP services on the air
interface, thereby improving uplink

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800 MHz Self-interference Cancellation 7 Parameters
MO Paramete MML Command Feature ID Feature Description

r ID Name
coverage.
ImIcSwitch: Indicates whether to
enable or disable intermodulation
(IM) component elimination for
UEs. When data is transmitted in
both UL and DL, two IM
components are generated
symmetrically beside the Direct
Current (DC) subcarrier on the DL
receive channel due to
interference from UL radio signals.
If this switch is turned on, IM
component elimination is
performed on UEs. If this switch is
turned off, IM component
elimination is not performed on
UEs. This switch applies only to
FDD cells working in band 20.
GUI Value
Range:SpsSchSwitch(SpsSchSwit
ch),
SinrAdjustSwitch(SinrAdjustSwitch
),
PreAllocationSwitch(PreAllocation
Switch),
UlVmimoSwitch(UlVmimoSwitch),
TtiBundlingSwitch(TtiBundlingSwit
ch), ImIcSwitch(ImIcSwitch)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:SpsSchSwitch,
SinrAdjustSwitch,
PreAllocationSwitch,
UlVmimoSwitch,
TtiBundlingSwitch, ImIcSwitch
Default Value:SpsSchSwitch:Off,
SinrAdjustSwitch:On,
PreAllocationSwitch:On,
UlVmimoSwitch:Off,
TtiBundlingSwitch:Off,
ImIcSwitch:Off

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800 MHz Self-interference Cancellation 8 Counters
8 Counters
There are no specific counters associated with this feature.

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800 MHz Self-interference Cancellation 9 Acronyms and Abbreviations
9 Acronyms and Abbreviations

For the acronyms, abbreviations, terms, and definitions, see the Glossary.

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800 MHz Self-interference Cancellation 10 Reference Documents
10 Reference Documents
[1] eNodeB OM Reference
[2] eNodeB Initial Configuration Guide


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5 Impacts on the Network ..........................................................................................................5-1

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1.2 Intended Audience

1.3 Change History

Change Type Change Description Parameter Change

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Change Type Change Description Parameter Change

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The impact of 800 MHz self-interference varies according to the bandwidth:

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Figure 3-1 Self-interference in the 800 MHz frequency band

800 MHz self-interference cancellation is controlled by ImIcSwitch(ImIcSwitch) under

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4.2 Mutually Exclusive Features

4.3 Affected Features

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5 Impacts on the Network

5.2 Impact on Network Performance

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6.2 Information to Be Collected

6.3 Network Planning

6.4 Deploying 800 MHz Self-interference Cancellation

Feature License Control Item Name

6.4.2 Data Preparation

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Parameter Parameter ID Source Setting Description

6.4.4 Feature Activation

Configuring eNodeBs in Batches

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MO Parameter Group Name Parameter

Configuring a Single eNodeB Using MML Commands

6.4.6 Activation Observation

 Starting user performance monitoring on the M2000 client

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6.5 Performance Optimization

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CellAlgoSwi UlSchSwit MOD LBFD-002025 Basic Meaning:Indicates the switches

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MO Paramete MML Command Feature ID Feature Description

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9 Acronyms and Abbreviations

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