Passive Intermodulation (PIM), an interference challenge for the radio access networks

Speaker: Eduardo Aires (Kaelus) & Mario van der Kroeg (Livingston)

Company/ Institute: Kaelus & Livingston

Event: 11th work meeting

Date: 8 November 2013

Abstract:

Passive Intermodulation (PIM) is not a new phenomenon. However with the introduction of site sharing with multiple transmit carriers and use of multi-technology sites (GSM, UMTS, CDMA and LTE) by several operators, PIM issues are getting more serious and more complex. This presentation gives a full overview off the fundamentals, problems, solutions and testing techniques to improve the radio access network performance.