SIST EN 300 833 V1.2.1:2003
(Main)Fixed Radio Systems; Point-to-point Antennas; Antennas for point-to-point fixed radio systems operating in the frequency band 3 GHz to 60 GHz
General Information
- Abstract
Clarification of antenna XPD categories.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Nov-2003
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Dec-2003
- Due Date
- 01-Dec-2003
- Completion Date
- 01-Dec-2003
Overview
SIST EN 300 833 V1.2.1:2003 defines the essential parameters and requirements for antennas used in fixed radio systems operating as point-to-point links in the frequency range from 3 GHz to 60 GHz. Issued by the Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo (SIST) and identical to EN 300 833, the standard is essential for manufacturers, operators, and regulators involved in high-frequency telecommunications systems. A key focus of this edition is the clarification of antenna cross-polar discrimination (XPD) categories, which are crucial for managing interference and maximizing frequency use in radio networks.
Key Topics
- Frequency Bands: The standard covers sub-bands within 3 GHz to 60 GHz, with detailed classifications for antenna operation across six defined frequency ranges.
- Antenna Types: Specifications apply to single main-beam, linear polarization, and directional antennas, including single polarization, dual polarization, dual band/single polarized, and dual band/dual polarized variants.
- Radiation Pattern Envelope (RPE): Establishes envelope classes (1 to 4) corresponding to interference potential and deployment density, impacting antenna radiation and potential interference.
- Gain Categories: Distinguishes antennas with low and high gain for coordination purposes, ensuring suitability for different radio network capacities.
- Cross-Polar Discrimination (XPD) Categories: Clarifies three categories of XPD performance, including:
- Standard XPD
- High XPD
- High XPD in extended angular regions
- Measurement and Compliance: References standard measurement methods and outlines conformance testing procedures.
Applications
Antennas covered by this standard are integral to a variety of fixed radio communications systems requiring reliable, interference-managed point-to-point transmission, such as:
- Radio Relay Systems: Used for long-distance, high-capacity links between network nodes, particularly where cable infrastructure is impractical.
- Fixed Wireless Backhaul: Essential for mobile network operators connecting cell towers, especially in dense urban and remote rural environments.
- Fixed Satellite Communication Links: Supports ground station interconnects where terrestrial line-of-sight is required.
- Corporate and Critical Infrastructure Networks: Applied in private networks for utilities, transportation, and emergency services needing secure and robust communication channels.
By specifying minimum performance attributes for RPE, XPD, and antenna gain, the standard ensures:
- Efficient spectral management
- Reduced inter- and intra-system interference
- Regulatory compliance for equipment approvals
- Enhanced coexistence of diverse radio services, especially in congested frequency bands
Related Standards
SIST EN 300 833 V1.2.1:2003 refers to and aligns with various international and European standards, enhancing its global relevance:
- EN 301 126-3-1: Fixed Radio Systems - Conformance testing for point-to-point radio equipment.
- IEC 835-2-2: Methods of measurement for digital microwave antenna systems.
- ITU-R F.746-2: International guidelines for radio-frequency channel arrangements in radio-relay systems.
- IEC 169 and IEC 154: Standards for radio-frequency connectors and flanges for waveguides.
Further reference materials include ITU and IEEE guides on antenna definitions, measurements, and radiation patterns, as listed in the bibliography of the standard.
Keywords: fixed radio systems, point-to-point antennas, cross-polar discrimination (XPD), radiation pattern envelope (RPE), frequency band 3 GHz to 60 GHz, antenna gain, radio relay systems, wireless backhaul, interference management, antenna standards, SIST EN 300 833, EN 300 833.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 300 833 V1.2.1:2003 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Fixed Radio Systems; Point-to-point Antennas; Antennas for point-to-point fixed radio systems operating in the frequency band 3 GHz to 60 GHz". This standard covers: Clarification of antenna XPD categories.
Clarification of antenna XPD categories.
SIST EN 300 833 V1.2.1:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.060.30 - Radio relay and fixed satellite communications systems; 33.120.40 - Aerials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Fixed Radio Systems; Point-to-point Antennas; Antennas for point-to-point fixed radio systems operating in the frequency band 3 GHz to 60 GHz33.120.40AnteneAerials33.060.30Radiorelejni in fiksni satelitski komunikacijski sistemiRadio relay and fixed satellite communications systemsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 300 833 Version 1.2.1SIST EN 300 833 V1.2.1:2003en01-december-2003SIST EN 300 833 V1.2.1:2003SLOVENSKI
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ETSIEN300833V1.2.1(2000-08)EuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)FixedRadioSystems;PointtoPointAntennas;Antennasforpoint-to-pointfixedradiosystemsoperatinginthefrequencyband3GHzto60GHzSIST EN 300 833 V1.2.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN300833V1.2.1(2000-08)2ReferenceREN/TM-04086KeywordsAntenna,Point-to-Point,transmission,DRRS,radioETSI650RoutedesLuciolesF-06921SophiaAntipolisCedex-FRANCETel.:+33492944200Fax:+33493654716SiretN°34862356200017-NAF742CAssociationàbutnonlucratifenregistréeàlaSous-PréfecturedeGrasse(06)N°7803/88ImportantnoticeIndividualcopiesofthepresentdocumentcanbedownloadedfrom:http://www.etsi.orgThepresentdocumentmaybemadeavailableinmorethanoneelectronicversionorinprint.Inanycaseofexistingorperceiveddifferenceincontentsbetweensuchversions,thereferenceversionisthePortableDocumentFormat(PDF).Incaseofdispute,thereferenceshallbetheprintingonETSIprintersofthePDFversionkeptonaspecificnetworkdrivewithinETSISecretariat.Usersofthepresentdocumentshouldbeawarethatthedocumentmaybesubjecttorevisionorchangeofstatus.InformationonthecurrentstatusofthisandotherETSIdocumentsisavailableathttp://www.etsi.org/tb/status/Ifyoufinderrorsinthepresentdocument,sendyourcommentto:editor@etsi.frCopyrightNotificationNopartmaybereproducedexceptasauthorizedbywrittenpermission.Thecopyrightandtheforegoingrestrictionextendtoreproductioninallmedia.©EuropeanTelecommunicationsStandardsInstitute2000.Allrightsreserved.SIST EN 300 833 V1.2.1:2003
ETSI3ETSIEN300833V1.2.1(2000-08)ContentsIntellectualPropertyRights.4Foreword.4Introduction.41Scope.52References.53Definitions,symbolsandabbreviations.53.1Definitions.53.2Symbols.63.3Abbreviations.74Frequencyranges.75Classificationofantennas.76Electricalcharacteristics.86.1RadiationPatternEnvelope(RPE).86.2Cross-PolarDiscrimination(XPD).276.3Antennagain.297Conformancetests.29AnnexA(informative):Additionalinformation.30A.1Mechanicalcharacteristics.30A.1.1Environmentalcharacteristics.30A.1.2Antennastability.30A.2Antennainputconnectors.30A.3Returnlossattheinputports.31A.4Inter-portisolation.31A.5Antennalabelling.31Bibliography:.32History.33SIST EN 300 833 V1.2.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN300833V1.2.1(2000-08)4IntellectualPropertyRightsIPRsessentialorpotentiallyessentialtothepresentdocumentmayhavebeendeclaredtoETSI.TheinformationpertainingtotheseessentialIPRs,ifany,ispubliclyavailableforETSImembersandnon-members,andcanbefoundinETSISR000314:"IntellectualPropertyRights(IPRs);Essential,orpotentiallyEssential,IPRsnotifiedtoETSIinrespectofETSIstandards",whichisavailablefromtheETSISecretariat.LatestupdatesareavailableontheETSIWebserver(http://www.etsi.org/ipr).PursuanttotheETSIIPRPolicy,noinvestigation,includingIPRsearches,hasbeencarriedoutbyETSI.NoguaranteecanbegivenastotheexistenceofotherIPRsnotreferencedinETSISR000314(ortheupdatesontheETSIWebserver)whichare,ormaybe,ormaybecome,essentialtothepresentdocument.ForewordThisEuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)hasbeenproducedbyETSITechnicalCommitteeTransmissionandMultiplexing(TM).NationaltranspositiondatesDateofadoptionofthisEN:26May2000DateoflatestannouncementofthisEN(doa):31August2000DateoflatestpublicationofnewNationalStandardorendorsementofthisEN(dop/e):28February2001DateofwithdrawalofanyconflictingNationalStandard(dow):28February2001IntroductionThepurposeofthepresentdocumentistodefineonlythoseantennaparametersnecessarytoensureoptimumfrequencyco-ordinationbetweencommunicationservicesinthefrequencyrange3GHzto60GHz.Additionalparametersappropriatetosystemimplementationmaybesubjecttoagreementbetweentheequipmentpurchaserandsupplier.FurtherguidanceisprovidedinannexA.SIST EN 300 833 V1.2.1:2003
ETSI5ETSIEN300833V1.2.1(2000-08)1ScopeThepresentdocumentaddressestheminimumrequirementsforsinglemainbeam,linearpolarization,directionalantennastobeadoptedinconjunctionwithPoint-to-Point(P-P)systemsoperatinginthefrequencyrange3GHzto60GHz.Singlepolarizationantennas,dualpolarizationantennas,dualband/singlepolarizedantennasanddualband/dualpolarizationantennasareconsidered.Aregulatoryauthoritymayimposetighterrequirementsthantheminimumvaluesgiveninthepresentdocument,inordertomaximizetheuseofthescarcespectrumresources.2ReferencesThefollowingdocumentscontainprovisionswhich,throughreferenceinthistext,constituteprovisionsofthepresentdocument.• Referencesareeitherspecific(identifiedbydateofpublication,editionnumber,versionnumber,etc.)ornon-specific.• Foraspecificreference,subsequentrevisionsdonotapply.• Foranon-specificreference,thelatestversionapplies.• Anon-specificreferencetoanETSshallalsobetakentorefertolaterversionspublishedasanENwiththesamenumber.[1]WARC1992FinalActs:"FinalActsoftheWorldAdministrativeRadioConferencefordealingwithfrequencyallocationsincertainpartsofthespectrum".[2]ITU-RRecommendationF.746-2:"Radio-frequencychannelarrangementsforradio-relaysystems".[3]IEC835-2-2(1994):"Methodsofmeasurementforequipmentusedindigitalmicrowavetransmissionsystems-Part2:Measurementsonterrestrialradio-relaysystems-Section2:Antenna".[4]EN301126-3-1:"FixedRadioSystems;Conformancetesting;Part1:Point-to-Pointequipment-Definitions,generalrequirementsandtestprocedures".[5]IEC169(allparts):"Radio-frequencyconnectors".[6]IEC154(allparts):"Flangesforwaveguides".3Definitions,symbolsandabbreviations3.1DefinitionsForthepurposesofthepresentdocument,thefollowingtermsanddefinitionsapply:antennainterportisolation:itistheratioindBofthepowerlevelappliedtooneportofamulti-portantennatothepowerlevelreceivedinanyotherportofthesameantennaasfunctionoffrequencyantennas:thatpartofthetransmittingorreceivingsystemthatisdesignedtoradiateand/orreceiveelectromagneticwavesco-polarpattern:diagramrepresentingtheradiationpatternoftheantennaundertestwhenthereferenceantennaissimilarlypolarized,scaledindBiordBrelativetothemeasuredantennagainSIST EN 300 833 V1.2.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN300833V1.2.1(2000-08)6cross-polardiscrimination:differenceindBbetweentheco-polarizedmainbeamgainandthecross-polarizedsignalmeasuredwithinadefinedregioncross-polarpattern:diagramrepresentingtheradiationpatternoftheantennaundertestwhenthereferenceantennaisorthogonallypolarized,scaledindBiordBrelativetothemeasuredantennagainfrequencyband:frequencybandofanantennaisthebandoffrequenciesoverwhichtheperformancecharacteristicsoftheantennaarewithinspecifiedlimitsgain:ratiooftheradiationintensity,inthemainbeamaxistotheradiationintensitythatwouldbeobtainedifthepoweracceptedbytheantennawereradiatedisotropically.ValuemeasuredindBihalfpowerbeamwidth:angle,relativetothemainbeamaxis,betweenthetwodirectionsatwhichthemeasuredco-polarpatternis3dBbelowthevalueonthemainbeamaxisinputport(s):flange(s)orconnector(s)throughwhichaccesstotheantennasystemisprovided.Thisisshowninthefollowingfigure1atpointsDandD'TransmitterRFTxFilterBranchingNetwork*FeederFeederBranchingNetwork*RFRxFilterReceiverA'AB'BC'CD'DZ'ZNOTE:Thepointsshownabovearereferencepointsonly;pointsB,CandD,B',C'andD'maycoincide.Figure1:Systemblockdiagramisotropicradiator:hypothetical,losslessantennahavingequalradiationintensityinalldirectionsmainbeamaxis:directionforwhichtheradiationpatternintensityisthemaximummainbeam:radiationlobecontainingthedirectionofmaximumradiationradiationpatternenvelope:envelopebelowwhichtheradiationpatternshallfitradiationpattern:diagramrelatingpowerfluxdensityataconstantdistancefromanantennatodirectionrelativetotheantennamainbeamaxisradome:coverofdielectricmaterial,intendedforprotectinganantennafromtheeffectsofthephysicalenvironment3.2SymbolsForthepurposesofthepresentdocument,thefollowingsymbolsapply:dBdeciBeldBideciBelsrelativetoanisotropicradiatorGHzGigaHertzSIST EN 300 833 V1.2.1:2003
ETSI7ETSIEN300833V1.2.1(2000-08)3.3AbbreviationsForthepurposesofthepresentdocument,thefollowingabbreviationsapply:P-PPoint-to-PointRPERadiationPatternEnvelopeVSWRVoltageStandingWaveRatioWARCWorldAdministrativeRadioConferenceXPDcross-PolarDiscrimination4FrequencyrangesThepresentdocumentappliestosub-bandswithin3GHzto60GHzfrequencyband.FixedlinkfrequencyallocationsareinaccordancewiththeWARC1992FinalActs[1]asgiveninITU-RRecommendationF.746-2[2]andotherfrequencyplans.Forthepurposesofthepresentdocument,theoverallfrequencyrange3GHzto60GHzisdividedintosixfrequencyrangesasfollows:-range1:3GHzto14GHz;-range2:14GHzto20GHz;-range3:20GHzto24GHz;-range4:24GHzto30GHz;-range5:30GHzto47GHz;-range6:47GHzto60GHz.5ClassificationofantennasWithrespecttoantennagain,twogaincategoriesareapplicable:Gaincategory1:thoseantennaswhichrequirelowgainforco-ordinationpurposes;Gaincategory2:thoseantennaswhichrequirehighgainforco-ordinationpurposes.WithrespecttoRadiationPatternEnvelope(RPE),fourclasseshavebeenidentified:Class1:thoseantennasrequiredforuseinnetworkswherethereisalowinterferencepotential.Typicalexamplesofalowinterferencepotentialmightbe:-antennasforuseinradionetworkswherethereisalowdensitydeployment,andtherefore,alowpotentialforinter-andintra-systeminterference,andwherehighcapacitydigitalradioisproposed;-antennasforuseinradionetworkswherethereisamediumpotentialforinter-andintra-systeminterference,andwherelowcapacitydigitalradioisproposed.Class2:thoseantennasrequiredforuseinnetworkswherethereisahighinterferencepotential.Typicalexamplesofahighinterferencepotentialmightbe:-antennasforuseinradionetworkswherethereisamediumpotentialforinter-andintra-systeminterference,andwherehighcapacitydigitalradioisproposed;-antennasforuseinradionetworkswherethereisahighdensitydeployment,andtherefore,ahighpotentialforinter-andintra-systeminterference,andwherelowcapacitydigitalradioisproposed.SIST EN 300 833 V1.2.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN300833V1.2.1(2000-08)8Class3:thoseantennasrequiredforuseinnetworkswherethereisaveryhighinterferencepotential.Typicalexamplesofaveryhighinterferencepotentialmightbe:-antennasforuseinra
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