
Reverse Path Troubleshooting: Evaluating TDMA Return Path Signals
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likelihood of this occurring, the transmitter should be configured such that
the video signal input level is at approximately 0 dBmV. In the event that
instrument related intermodulation occurs, the reverse channel plan may be
set up such that the frequencies at which the intermod products appear are
not included. Alternatively, an SDA-5510 can be used. This instrument is
used for reverse testing only, and as no forward signals are present on its
input, it is not susceptible to this phenomenon.
Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) is a term commonly used in reference
to D-AMPS or IS-54B mobile telephone systems. Time Division Multiple
Access implies a signal assigned to a particular frequency that has multiple
time-slots for multiple transmitters.
TDMA modems have specifically assigned times to send and receive
information. The controller deciphers the messages by knowing when each
modem is talking.
Fig. 5-3 shows how TDMA timing works. As you can see, in this scheme
each user is assigned a distinct time slot.
Fig. 5-3 Nominal TDMA Timing
TDMA signals were introduced to the commercial electronic world a few
years ago with the advent of digital cellular phones. Data compression and
EVALUATING TDMA RETURN PATH SIGNALS
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