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The feature VAMOS is specified in 3GPP release 9.
VAMOS assign the same GSM physical channel (ARFCN-
TDMA frame number-Time Slot) into two users
simultaneously.
VAMOS Disadvantage:
The parallel signal transmission of the two multiplexed users,
causes interference for one another, affecting speech quality if not
properly controlled.
Call Drop Rate increased due to multiplexing of different MSs types.
How VAMOS Can Differentiate between two users?
VAMOS transmits the combination of two signals at the same time over the
same channel, each with a different orthogonal TSCs (Training Sequence
Code). Each of the two MSs that receive the data stream at the same time
use their knowledge of their individual TSC to reconstruct their own part of
the signal, effectively filtering away the second data stream as noise.
Up-Link Operation:
Transmitter (MS): use the existing GMSK modulation scheme. In other
words, no new transmitter elements are required in mobile devices.
Receiver (BTS): different receiver algorithms may be used, that is Space
Time
Interference Rejection Combining (STIRC), Successive Interference
Cancellation (SIC) or Joint Detection (JD) to receive both orthogonal sub-
channels distinguished by their individual training sequences. Another
option is to use two independent GMSK receivers for each sub-channel.
Down-Link Operation:
Transmitter (BTS): use AQPSK modulation technique to be able to
transmit two calls at the same time.
Receiver (MS): use 3GPP Downlink Advanced Receiver Performance
(DARP) which is also known as Single Antenna Interference Cancellation
(SAIC) algorithm to correctly demodulate downlink Signal.
Transmission and reception by MS and BTS in VAMOS
Training Sequences
The training sequence code (TSC) or Channel Sounding Bits is a
known 26-bit pattern placed in the middle of normal burst. TSC has
eight fixed formats, which are represented by TSC ranged 0:7
respectively. The eight sequences are stored in all MS receivers to
be used for Bit Synchronization and for Channel Estimation.
If MS have read SCH, it must get the TSC (Training Sequent Code) to
correctly read the information on the downlink common signaling
channel. TSC number is linked to the Base Station Color Code (BCC)
of the cell. So one of the functions of BSIC is to inform MS of the TSC
adopted by the common signaling channel of the cell.
Use of Training sequence in Equalizers:
The channel estimator correlate the stored TSC with the received
TSC to estimate the channel impulse response.
Correct Data
Viterbi
Equalizer
Use of Training sequence in VAMOS:
TSCs should preferably be orthogonal to each other to guarantee the quality of the
channel estimates.
As cross-correlation properties of the existing (legacy) eight TSCs are not ideal,
this leads to additional interference experienced by the MS. The legacy TSC set is
referred to as TSC set 1.
In order to improve the correlation properties a new improved set of training
sequences TSC set 2 was specified. The new set of training sequences has
been found based on computational simulation work in order to obtain the best
possible result with respect to cross correlation properties between existing and
new training sequences.
When using TSC set 1 the TSC must exhibit low cross-correlation and good
auto-correlation in the presence of the other sub channel.
TS Training
When using TSC sequence bits for is done
set 2 the multiplexing Training sequence
by taking bitsthe
two TSC with for
Csame index in bothTSC Set 1
sets. TSC Set 2
0 (0,0,1,0,0,1,0,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,1,0,0,1 (0,1,1,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,1,0,0,1,0,0,1,1,1,1,0,1
,0,1,1,1) ,0,1,1,1)
1 (0,0,1,0,1,1,0,1,1,1,0,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,1,0,1,1 (0,1,0,1,1,1,1,0,1,0,0,1,1,0,1,1,1,0,1,1,1,0
,0,1,1,1) ,0,0,0,1)
2 (0,1,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,0,1,1,1,0,1,0,0,1,0,0,0,0 (0,1,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,1,1,0,0,0,1,1,1,0,1,1,1,0
,1,1,1,0) ,1,1,0,0)
3 (0,1,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,0,1,1,0,1,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,1 (0,0,1,0,1,1,0,1,1,1,0,1,1,1,0,0,1,1,1,1,0,1
,1,1,1,0) ,0,0,0,0)
4 (0,0,0,1,1,0,1,0,1,1,1,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,0 (0,1,1,1,0,1,0,0,1,1,1,1,0,1,0,0,1,1,1,0,1,1
,1,0,1,1) ,1,1,1,0)
The correlation properties of GSM training sequences
(values in dB)
TSC Set 1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
0 0.00 5.9 26. 19. 15. 15. 7.4 25.
7 42 39 11 38 7 39
1 5.9 0.00 20. 28. 21. 22. 9.4 18.
8 76 88 05 31 5 19
TSC 2 26. 19. 0.00 5.9 23. 9.2 23. 20.
Set 1 42 39 7 00 1 02 39
3 20. 28. 5.9 0.00 28. 4.3 15. 17.
76 88 8 42 7 78 04
4 14. 18. 20. 30. 0.00 12. 12. 6.5
65 04 03 47 29 02 9
5 17. 23. 10. 4.6 11. 0.00 23. 10.
71 46 11 0 14 18 97
6 6.8 8.6 17. 13. 9.8 28. 0.00 10.
6 1 21 79 0 95 46
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13. 19. 15. 6.3 10. 10. 0.00
The correlation properties of GSM and new training
sequences (values in dB)
TSC Set 1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
0 24. 10. 18. 16. 23. 21. 28. 21.
90 92 12 15 97 44 73 21
1 9.1 25. 12. 7.0 16. 24. 20. 17.
6 94 13 5 61 81 71 23
TSC
Set 2 2 18. 16. 24. 10. 15. 14. 17. 18.
12 15 90 92 00 36 51 83
3 12. 7.0 9.1 25. 8.5 14. 25. 21.
13 5 6 94 9 37 82 11
4 21. 19. 25. 12. 27. 24. 15. 14.
56 03 29 22 21 23 64 80
5 22. 20. 8.4 18. 11. 24. 19. 14.
07 62 6 02 07 99 21 76
6 23. 21. 15. 8.4 12. 12. 28. 28.
73 67 44 8 95 24 82 74
7 22. 22. 22. 20. 16. 15. 18. 24.
Adaptive QPSK (AQPSK) Modulation
In 1986 P. Laurent showed that Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying
(GMSK) phase modulation could be approximated by a Binary
Phase Shift Keying amplitude modulated pulse.
VAMOS extends Laurents approximation method to represent the
superposition of two GMSK signals as a single AQPSK modulated
signal.
Pulse Shaping:
The process of changing the waveform of transmitted pulses. Its purpose is
to make the transmitted signal better suited to its purpose or the
communication channel, typically by limiting the effective bandwidth of
the transmission. By filtering the transmitted pulses this way, the inter-
symbol interference caused by the channel can be kept in control. In RF
communication, pulse shaping is essential for making the signal fit in its
frequency band.
VAMOS DL Power Control
VAMOS Sub-channel Power Control feature adapts the AQPSK modulation
constellation to distribute the downlink transmit power between the two sub-
channels of the AQPSK modulated carrier. Extra power can be distributed to one of
the sub-channels, at the expense of the paired sub-channel. This mechanism is
important since it allows legacy mobiles to operate in VAMOS mode.
The position of the AQPSK symbols, and thus the power distribution between the
sub-channels, defined by the Sub-channel Power Imbalance Ratio (SCPIR), are
controlled by the VAMOS Sub-channel Power Control.
The received signal is over sampled at 2 and treat the I and Q parts for the on-time and
delayed samples as four virtual channels, space (I & Q channels), and time diversity (2
Over sampled).
It then estimates the interference in the Midamble (training sequence) part and applies
the inverse of this correlation matrix to suppress the interference in the data part.
Block Diagram of SAIC Receiver
The timing estimation block corrects the burst timing with respect to burst
reception.
Unfold the complex signal into a real-valued vector signal with twice as
many samples by multiplexing the I and Q parts. The correlation matrix of
this unfolded signal fully captures the IQ correlation.
The basic idea of IQ whitening is to remove IQ correlation (ideally I and Q
correlation is zero) of the received signal based on an estimate of the
interference signal.
The channel is re-estimated from the whitened signal.
The pre-filter down-samples to 1 oversampling and converts the channel
estimate into its minimum phase equivalent, thus moving the energy
towards the first channel taps.
The equalizer detects the received soft-bits.
Basic Knowledge:
Diversity refers to a method for improving the reliability of a message
signal by using two or more communication channels with different
characteristics.
Time diversity implies that the same data is transmitted multiple times, the
multiple replicas of the signal will be uncorrelated if the time separation
among the samples is sufficiently large.
Space diversity is relies on the fact that the data coming to the receiver are
from sufficiently separated antennas and independent of each other.
The original spectrum must be limited to less than half of the sampling
rate. Ideally this would be done with a rectangular low pass filter. Without
an appropriate filter, the original spectrum could extend past /2, as shown
in the following diagram.
Oversampling is the process of sampling a signal with a sampling
frequency significantly higher than twice the bandwidth or highest
frequency of the signal being sampled. Oversampling helps avoid
aliasing, improves resolution and reduces noise.
An oversampled signal is said to be oversampled by a factor of , defined as
where:
is the sampling frequency
B is the bandwidth or highest frequency of the signal; the Nyquist rate is 2B.
If multiple samples are taken of the same quantity with uncorrelated noise
added to each sample, then averaging N samples reduces the noise power
by a factor of 1/N.
Joint Detection (JD)
Multiuser detection (joint detection) is one of the receiver design technology
for The simultaneous detection of the desired and the interfering signal.
On this basis, a joint channel estimation is conducted using the 26 known bits
from the interfering TSC and the corresponding bits from the desired signal.
The resulting refined channel estimate takes into account the effect of the
interfering burst, which improves the accuracy of the estimate and thereby
decreases the BER.
The two channel estimates are then used in a joint detector, which
simultaneously detects the desired and the interfering signal.
The basic difference between JD and blind interference cancellation (BIC) such
as SAIC is that the JD receivers attempt to jointly process (demodulate) both
the desired signal and one or more of the interferers, while BIC receivers only
process (demodulate) the desired signal while canceling or suppressing the
interference.
Interference Rejection Combining (IRC)
Interference Rejection Combining (IRC) is an interference suppression
algorithm which significantly improves the uplink radio quality. This can
increase radio network capacity and improve both speech quality and data
throughput.
Simulations show that IRC can provide a C/I gain of up to 11 dB, with a value
in typical urban environments of around 5-6 dB, compared to the currently
used receive algorithm.
A prerequisite for IRC is that two receive antennas (receive antenna diversity)
are used. This means that there are two versions of the signal available in the
transceiver that are slightly different due to the antenna diversity.
IRC also uses Training Sequence Code by comparing the received signal with
the training sequence to estimate the characteristics of the interfering signal.
The IRC algorithm can utilize this information to efficiently remove
interference from the wanted signal.
IRC performs best when the desired signal and the interfering signal are
synchronized in time, since then the interfering signal is the same during the
whole burst and the interference characteristics estimated during the training
sequence are more likely to be valid for the whole burst
Space Time Interference Rejection Combining (STIRC)
In a multiple-antenna receiver, there is a strong correlation (statistical
relationship) in the interference between different branches (normal and
diversity) and samples for each symbol period. Usually, the interference
correlation is different from the correlation of the wanted signal.
STIRC considers all these cross correlations at the same time and, in this way,
can improve the interference rejection properties of the receiver. STIRC works
best when there is a single dominant interferer and it is best suited for urban
areas.
Successive Interference Cancellation (SIC) Receiver
The receiver decodes the information of both the users in two
stages:
In the first stage, it decodes the data of user 1, treating the signal from
user 2 as Gaussian interference.
Once the receiver decodes the data of user 1, it can reconstruct user
1s signal and subtract it from the aggregate received signal.
The receiver can then decode the data of user 2.
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Call drops may occur on some SAIC MSs during channel multiplexing. To ensure
VAMOS capacity gains, the BSC provides a testing mechanism to identify these
problem SAIC MSs.
During channel multiplexing, the BSC selects proper MSs to pair with the problem
MSs and uses corresponding power control strategy to ensure the speech quality of
VAMOS calls.
The BSC uses an MS SAIC database to record the SAIC flags of various MSs. The
SAIC flag indicates whether an MS supports VAMOS multiplexing and the
modulation method that the MS uses.
During channel multiplexing, the BSC checks the MS SAIC database to identify
problem SAIC MSs that do not support multiplexing, problem SAIC MSs that support
multiplexing by using hopping alpha modulation, and non-problem SAIC MSs that
support multiplexing by using Alpha-QPSK modulation.
Then the BSC selects proper MSs to pair with these MSs. The BSC also uses
corresponding power control strategies to ensure the speech quality of VAMOS calls
MS Compatibility
Before enabling VAMOS on a newly deployed BSC, you are advised to enable Mute
SAIC MS Identification and VAMOS Call Drop Solution. The MS identification should
be enabled for one month and disabled afterwards. The period can be adjusted
based on MS SAIC database and SAIC Ratio.
If VAMOS is enabled on one of the operator's BSCs, the MS SAIC database can be
shared with other BSCs that need to enable VAMOS.
3- TSC Re-planning.
4- Open Detection.
5- Activation of VAMOS.
8- Reported IMEI
One of the two adjacent TCHs with the same TRX number is not
displayed
DL/UL DTX = YES
DTX reduces the data to be transmitted during inactive speech periods,
thus reducing the system interference and saving system resources. In
addition, DTX reduces the workload of the TX module of the MS, thus
enabling the MS to enjoy a longer call duration and standby time.
This allows the use of GMSK modulation with linearized GMSK pulse
shape as for legacy channels.
This has the advantage that the power of the GMSK transmission
compared to AQPSK can be reduced during this period by for example 3
dB, since the signal energy for the remaining active user doubles
compared to ordinary QPSK transmission when both users are active.
TCH2SDPREEN = OFF
TCH Pre-Conversion into SDCCH Switch
Switch of TCH pre-conversion into SDCCH. When this switch is
turned on, the BSC pre-converts some TCHs into SDCCHs.
During peak traffic hours, the BSC converts the SDCCHs back
into TCHs.
2- Expected VAMOS Gain:
The capacity gain provided by VAMOS is dependent on several factors, for
example the number and type of terminals supporting VAMOS, frequency load
in the network, cell size and cell plan.
VAMOS Gain (%) = VAMOS Area (%) SAIC Ratio (%) AHS
Ratio (%)
VAMOS Area: the no. of MRs that achieve the quality threshold of VAMOS.
[Number of MRs on Downlink TCHH (Receive Level Rank 4 to 7 and Receive
Quality Rank 0 and 1) + Number of MRs on Downlink TCHF (Receive Level
Rank 4 to 7 and Receive Quality Rank 0 and 1)] / Number of MRs on Downlink
TCHF and TCHH (Receive Level Rank 0 to 7 and Receive Quality Rank 0 and 7)
SAIC Ratio: the Calls penetration that originated or terminated using SAIC
Supported MSs.
A03628:Number of Calls Originated or Terminated by MSs Supporting
SAIC/A03640:Number of Calls
If all cells are enabled with VAMOS, two TSCs are needed for each cell. As a result, TSCs
are more tightly reused and the cells that use the same TSC become closer.
To avoid the situation that the MSs in different cells use the same frequency and the
same TSC, you need to re-plan TSCs to expand the distance between cells that use the
same TSC.
So that the cells must avoid any Co-BCC Co-BCCH for the two orthogonal TSCs (BCCs):
BCC Planning (avoid Co-BCC of these pairs):
Notes:
You can configure up to 20,000 records in the white list and
gray list in total.
If ADD it means New TAC and if MOD it was a blacklist in other
network or other country and it is not in our network
Importing MS data base will be done for each BSC containing
VAMOS Cell.
Open SAIC PWR Control for cell: If the MS support
SAIC, the
system can decrease the DL expected receive quality
level automatically.
SAICALLOWED = YES
Power Control Threshold Adjust for SAIC = 3
SAIC MS detection for BSC
Required Auto Mute SAIC Identify Times = 100
Number of times automatic mute SAIC-capable MS identification is performed for a specified
Alpha value.
Required Times for Identifying Mute SAIC = 70
Number of times required for identifying an MS as a mute SAIC-capable MS. When the number of
times an MS is detected as a mute SAIC-capable MS is greater than or equal to the value of this
parameter for a specified Alpha value after the identification is performed for "Required Auto
Mute SAIC Identify Times", the MS is identified as a mute SAIC-capable MS.
Times for Identify Problem SAIC Terminal = 200
Number of times identification of SAIC-capable MS with AFC defects is performed
Problem SAIC Terminal Identify Threshold = 60
Number of times required for identifying an MS as a SAIC-capable MS with AFC defects. When the
number of times an MS is detected as a SAIC-capable MS with AFC defects is greater than or
equal to the value of this parameter for a specified Alpha value after the identification is
performed for "Times for Identify Problem SAIC Terminal", the MS is identified as a SAIC-capable
MS with AFC defects.
Upper Alpha Thres for Mute SAIC Identify = 16
Upper threshold of the Alpha value in the mute SAIC-capable MS identification. To ensure
voice quality and reliability of the testing, several rounds of testing need to be performed
with values between "Upper Alpha Thres for Mute SAIC Identify" and "Lower Alpha Thres
for Mute SAIC Identify".
Lower Alpha Thres for Mute SAIC Identify = 10
Lower threshold of the Alpha value in the mute SAIC-capable MS identification. To ensure voice
quality and reliability of the testing, several rounds of testing need to be performed with values
between "Upper Alpha Thres for Mute SAIC Identify" and "Lower Alpha Thres for Mute SAIC
Identify".
SAIC MS detection for Cell
VAMOS Switch = ON
Primary TSC in VAMOS = 4 & Secondary TSC in VAMOS = 3
Before all calls enter the VAMOS mode, the primary TSC is assigned
preferentially; after a pair of VAMOS calls are multiplexed, the TSC that is
not used by the call that accesses the timeslot first is assigned to the other
call.
Mute SAIC Terminal Processing Switch = ON
Whether to enable the function for processing mute SAIC-capable MSs in a
cell. A mute SAIC-capable MS is a SAIC-capable MS that is reported as
SAIC-incapable. Processing mute SAIC-capable MSs consists of
identification of such MSs based on database records and automatic
identification of such MSs.
Auto Mute SAIC Identification Switch = ON
Whether to enable automatic identification of mute SAIC-capable MSs in a
cell. A mute SAIC-capable MS is a SAIC-capable MS that is reported as
SAIC-incapable.
When this parameter is set to ON, the downlink DTX must be disabled,
which has impact on network interference. The Alpha-QPSK modulation
scheme is used in the downlink, deteriorating downlink receive quality.
Problem SAIC Terminal Processing Switch = ON
Whether to enable the function for processing SAIC-capable MSs with AFC
Problem SAIC Terminal Identify Switch = ON
Whether to enable automatic identification of SAIC-capable MSs with AFC
defects in a cell.
Max Calls in Terminal Identification = 15
Maximum number of calls in a cell, on which identification of mute SAIC-
capable MSs and identification of SAIC-capable MSs with AFC defects can
be performed simultaneously.
LO Thresh upon Terminal Identify Request = 40
Load threshold for performing automatic identification of mute SAIC-
capable MSs and SAIC-capable MSs with AFC defects in a cell. MS
identification request is triggered only when cell load is lower than or
equal to the value of this parameter.
UL RX Qual Thres of Terminal Identify= 10
Threshold of the uplink receive quality of a call for triggering automatic
identification of mute SAIC-capable MSs and SAIC-capable MSs with AFC
defects. When the uplink receive quality of a call is lower than or equal to
the value of this parameter, automatic identification of such MSs is
performed.
DL RX Qual Thres of Terminal Identify = 10
Threshold of the downlink receive quality of a call for triggering automatic
MS identification. When the downlink receive quality of a call is lower than
or equal to the value of this parameter, automatic identification of mute
ATCB Thres of Terminal Identify = 68
ATCB threshold of a call for triggering automatic MS identification. When the
ATCB of a call is greater than or equal to the value of this parameter, automatic
identification of mute SAIC-capable MSs and SAIC-capable MSs with AFC defects
is performed.
Watch Time for Terminal Identify = 3
Observation period for uplink and downlink quality and ATCB of a call.
Satisfy Time for Terminal Identify = 3
Time during which uplink and downlink quality and ATCB of a call meet the
thresholds for triggering identification of mute SAIC-capable MSs and SAIC-
capable MSs with AFC defects. If the time during which uplink and downlink
quality and ATCB of a call meet the thresholds within "Watch Time for Terminal
Identify" is greater than or equal to the value of this parameter, the
identification is triggered.
Periods for Auto Mute SAIC Identify = 1
Number of periods for mute SAIC-capable MS identification, which is used to
calculate the total time for mute SAIC-capable MS identification. Total time =
"Periods for Auto Mute SAIC Identify" x 2 x "MRs in a Auto Mute SAIC Identify
Period" x MR period (480 ms)
MRs in a Auto Mute SAIC Identify Period = 10
Number of measurement reports in one period for mute SAIC-capable MS
identification. Period for mute SAIC-capable MS identification = "MRs in a Auto
Mute SAIC Identify Period" x MR period (480 ms)
Average RX Qual Difference Threshold = 32
Threshold of average receive quality difference. If average downlink receive quality
difference between the former and the current modulating scheme is greater than or
equal to the value of this parameter, average receive quality is considered as abnormal.
Abnormal Average RX Qual Times Threshold = 1
Threshold of the number of times the average receive quality is abnormal. If the number
of times is greater than or equal to the value of this parameter, SAIC-capable MS
identification is terminated and the MS is considered as SAIC-incapable.
Auto Identify Periods for Faulty SAIC MS = 1
Number of periods for identification of SAIC-capable MSs with AFC defects, which is used
to calculate the total time for identification of SAIC-capable MSs with AFC defects. Total
time = "Auto Identify Periods for Faulty SAIC MS" x 2 x "Faulty SAIC MS Auto Identify
Period" x MR period (480 ms)
Faulty SAIC MS Auto Identify Period = 10
Number of measurement reports in one period for identification of SAIC-capable MSs
with AFC defects. Period for identification of SAIC-capable MSs with AFC defects =
"Faulty SAIC MS Auto Identify Period" x MR period (480 ms).
Faulty SAIC MS Mean RX Qual Differ Thres = 32
Threshold of average receive quality difference for abnormal RX quality of a SAIC-
capable MS with AFC defects. If average downlink receive quality difference between
Alpha hopping modulation and GMSK modulation is greater than or equal to the value of
this parameter, average downlink receive quality is considered as abnormal. If average
uplink receive quality difference between the former and the current GMSK modulation
within two "Faulty SAIC MS Auto Identify Period" is greater than or equal to the value of
this parameter, average uplink receive quality is considered as abnormal.
Faulty SAIC MS Mean RX Qual Abnor Thres = 1
Threshold of the number of times the average receive quality is
abnormal. If the number of times is greater than or equal to the
value of this parameter, identification of SAIC-capable MSs with
AFC defects is terminated and the MS is considered as a SAIC-
capable MS with AFC defects. VAMOS multiplexing will be
prohibited for the MS.
Faulty SAIC MS Alpha Hop Modulate Period = 2
Period of Alpha hopping modulation during VAMOS multiplexing on
a SAIC-capable MS with AFC defects or during the identification of
such MSs.
Faulty SAIC MS Alpha Hop Modulate Value = 2
Alpha value used for Alpha hopping modulation during VAMOS
multiplexing on a SAIC-capable MS with AFC defects or during the
identification of such MSs.
5- Activation of VAMOS:
VAMOS activation for Cell:
VAMOS Switch = ON
Allow Channel Multiplex in Assignment = OFF
When VAMOS Switch and Allow Channel Multiplex in Assignment are set to ON, the network congestion
rate decreases significantly; however, network quality decreases after VAMOS calls are multiplexed.
Channel Multiplex Load Thres = 0
Load threshold for triggering VAMOS channel multiplexing in a cell. When the load of a cell is higher than
or equal to this threshold, the decision on channel multiplexing is triggered.
Allow Channel Multiplex via In-Cell HO = ON
Whether to enable VAMOS channel multiplexing through intra-cell handover in the network.
ATCB Thres. of Established Non-SAIC Calls = 82
ATCB threshold of an established non-SAIC call to be selected as a candidate call for VAMOS channel
multiplexing. The decision on an established Non-SAIC call can be triggered successfully only when the
following conditions are met: The ATCB of the call is greater than or equal to the value of this parameter.
The uplink receive quality is lower than or equal to "UL Rx Qual. Thres. of Established Calls". The
downlink receive quality is lower than or equal to "DL Rx Qual. Thres. of Established Calls". If the decision
conditions are met for "Duration of Satisfying Candidate VAMOS Call" within "Watch Time of Candidate
Calls", this call can be selected as a VAMOS candidate call.
ATCB Thres. of Established SAIC Calls = 66
ATCB threshold of an established SAIC call to be selected as a candidate call for VAMOS channel
multiplexing. The decision on an established SAIC call can be triggered successfully only when the
following conditions are met: The ATCB of the call is greater than or equal to the value of this parameter.
The uplink receive quality is lower than or equal to "UL Rx Qual. Thres. of Established Calls". The
downlink receive quality is lower than or equal to "DL Rx Qual. Thres. of Established Calls". If the decision
conditions are met for "Duration of Satisfying Candidate VAMOS Call" within "Watch Time of Candidate
Calls", this call can be selected as a VAMOS candidate call.
ATCB Thres. of Established VAMOS-1 Calls = 76
ATCB threshold of an established VAMOS-1 call to be selected as a candidate call for VAMOS
channel multiplexing. The decision on an established VAMOS-1 call can be triggered
successfully only when the following conditions are met: The ATCB of the call is greater than
or equal to the value of this parameter. The uplink receive quality is lower than or equal to
"UL Rx Qual. Thres. of Established Calls". The downlink receive quality is lower than or equal
to "DL Rx Qual. Thres. of Established Calls". If the decision conditions are met for "Duration
of Satisfying Candidate VAMOS Call" within "Watch Time of Candidate Calls", this call can be
selected as a VAMOS candidate call.
ATCB Thres. of Established VAMOS-2 Calls = 74
ATCB threshold of an established VAMOS-2 call to be selected as a candidate call for VAMOS
channel multiplexing. The decision on an established VAMOS-2 call can be triggered
successfully only when the following conditions are met: The ATCB of the call is greater than
or equal to the value of this parameter. The uplink receive quality is lower than or equal to
"UL Rx Qual. Thres. of Established Calls". The downlink receive quality is lower than or equal
to "DL Rx Qual. Thres. of Established Calls". If the decision conditions are met for "Duration
of Satisfying Candidate VAMOS Call" within "Watch Time of Candidate Calls", this call can be
selected as a VAMOS candidate call.
UL Rx Qual. Thres. of Established Calls = 10
Threshold of the uplink receive quality of an established call to be selected as a VAMOS
candidate call. The decision on this call can be triggered successfully only when the
following conditions are met: The ATCB of this call is greater than or equal to the ATCB
threshold. The uplink receive quality is lower than or equal to the value of this parameter.
The downlink receive quality is lower than or equal to "DL Rx Qual. Thres. of Established
Calls". If the decision conditions are met for "Duration of Satisfying Candidate VAMOS Call"
within "Watch Time of Candidate Calls", this call can be selected as a VAMOS candidate call.
DL Rx Qual. Thres. of Established Calls = 10
Threshold of the downlink receive quality of an established call to be selected as a
VAMOS candidate call. The decision on this call can be triggered successfully only
when the following conditions are met: The ATCB of this call is greater than or equal
to the ATCB threshold. The downlink receive quality is lower than or equal to the
value of this parameter. The uplink receive quality is lower than or equal to "UL Rx
Qual. Thres. of Established Calls". If the decision conditions are met for "Duration of
Satisfying Candidate VAMOS Call" within "Watch Time of Candidate Calls", this call can
be selected as a VAMOS candidate call.
Watch Time of Candidate Calls = 3
Duration within which the ATCB and receive quality of a call are observed to
determine whether this call can be selected as a VAMOS candidate call. If the decision
is triggered for "Duration of Satisfying Candidate VAMOS Call" within the period of
time specified by this parameter, this call can be selected as a VAMOS candidate call.
Duration of Satisfying Candidate VAMOS Call = 2
Duration within which a call satisfies the decision conditions for selecting a VAMOS
candidate call. If the decision conditions are met for "Duration of Satisfying Candidate
VAMOS Call" within "Watch Time of Candidate Calls", this call can be selected as a
VAMOS candidate call.
Allow VAMOS-1&NonSAIC and SAIC&NonSAIC = OFF
Whether to allow the multiplexing of a VAMOS-1 call and a non-SAIC call and the
multiplexing of a SAIC call and a non-SAIC call. The value ON indicates that the two
types of multiplexing are allowed; the value OFF indicates that the two types of
multiplexing are not allowed.
Path Loss Offset Thres. of VAMOS Call = 20
Threshold of the absolute value of the path loss difference between two calls for
VAMOS channel multiplexing. When the absolute value of the path loss difference
between two calls is smaller than or equal to this threshold, the two calls are
allowed to be multiplexed.
Channel Demultiplex on Low Cell Load = OFF
Whether to enable VAMOS channel demultiplexing when the load in a cell is low.
The value ON indicates that VAMOS channel demultiplexing due to low cell load is
enabled; the value OFF indicates that VAMOS channel demultiplexing due to low
cell load is disabled.
Channel Demultiplex on Bad Qual. = ON
Whether to enable VAMOS channel demultiplexing when the speech quality of a
call is poor.
When "VAMOS Switch" is set to ON, this parameter must be set to OFF if Huawei I
handover algorithm is enabled in the existing network and ON if Huawei II
handover algorithm is enabled in the existing network.
DL RX Bad Qual. Demultiplex Thres. = 55
Downlink receive quality threshold of a VAMOS call in channel demultiplexing due
to poor speech quality in a cell. When the downlink receive quality is higher than
or equal to this threshold or the uplink receive quality is higher than or equal to
"UL RX Poor Qual. Demultiplex Thres.", the decision of channel demultiplexing due
to poor speech quality is triggered. If the decision conditions are met for "Poor
Qual. Duration for Demultiplex" within "Watch Time of Poor Qual. for Demultiplex",
a call can be demultiplexed through handover.
UL RX Bad Qual. Demultiplex Thres. = 55
Uplink receive quality threshold of a VAMOS call in channel demultiplexing due to poor speech
quality in a cell. When the uplink receive quality is higher than or equal to this threshold or the
downlink receive quality is higher than or equal to "DL RX Poor Qual. Demultiplex Thres.", the
decision of channel demultiplexing due to poor speech quality is triggered. If the decision
conditions are met for "Poor Qual. Duration for Demultiplex" within "Watch Time of Poor Qual.
for Demultiplex", a call can be demultiplexed through handover.
Watch Time of Bad Qual. for Demultiplex = 1
Duration for observing the receive quality of a VAMOS call in the decision of channel
demultiplexing due to poor speech quality in a cell.
Bad Qual. Duration for Demultiplex = 1
Duration in which a call satisfies the conditions for channel demultiplexing due to poor speech
quality in a cell. Within "Watch Time of Poor Qual. for Demultiplex", a call can be
demultiplexed only when it satisfies the conditions for "Poor Qual. Duration for Demultiplex".
Mute SAIC Terminal Processing Switch = ON
Whether to enable the function for processing mute SAIC-capable MSs in a cell. A mute SAIC-
capable MS is a SAIC-capable MS that is reported as SAIC-incapable. The value ON indicates
that the function for processing such MSs is enabled; the value OFF indicates that the function
for processing such MSs is disabled. Processing mute SAIC-capable MSs consists of
identification of such MSs based on database records and automatic identification of such
MSs.
Problem SAIC Terminal Processing Switch = ON
Whether to enable the function for processing SAIC-capable MSs with AFC defects in a cell.
The value ON indicates that the function for processing such MSs is enabled; the value OFF
indicates that the function for processing such MSs is disabled. Processing SAIC-capable MSs
with AFC defects consists of identification of such MSs based on database records and
automatic identification of such MSs.
VAMOS PWR Control setting for cell: