Rohde&Schwarz SMCV100B User manual

R&S®SMCVB-K156

T-DMB/DAB

User Manual

1179102902

Version 06

(;Ý:M2)

This document describes the following software options:

●R&S®SMCVB-K156 T-DMB/DAB (1434.3731.xx)

This manual describes firmware version FW 5.20.043.xx and later of the R&S®SMCV100B.

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The following abbreviations are used throughout this manual: R&S®SMCV100B is abbreviated as R&S SMCVB, R&S®WinIQSIM2 is

abbreviated as R&S WinIQSIM2

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Contents

1 Welcome to the T-DMB/DAB option..................................................... 5

1.1 Accessing the T-DMB/DAB dialog............................................................................... 5

1.2 What's new.....................................................................................................................5

1.3 Documentation overview..............................................................................................5

1.3.1 Getting started manual....................................................................................................6

1.3.2 User manuals and help................................................................................................... 6

1.3.3 Service manual............................................................................................................... 6

1.3.4 Instrument security procedures.......................................................................................6

1.3.5 Printed safety instructions............................................................................................... 7

1.3.6 Data sheets and brochures............................................................................................. 7

1.3.7 Release notes and open source acknowledgment (OSA).............................................. 7

1.3.8 Application notes, application cards, white papers, etc...................................................7

1.3.9 Videos............................................................................................................................. 7

1.4 Scope............................................................................................................................. 8

1.5 Notes on screenshots...................................................................................................8

2 About the T-DMB/DAB option............................................................... 9

2.1 Required options...........................................................................................................9

2.2 About DAB/T-DMB.........................................................................................................9

2.2.1 DAB network................................................................................................................. 10

2.2.2 DAB transmission system............................................................................................. 10

2.2.3 Transport mechanisms.................................................................................................. 11

2.2.4 Pseudo noise scrambling.............................................................................................. 12

2.2.5 Convolutional coding.....................................................................................................13

2.2.6 Time interleaving........................................................................................................... 13

3 T-DMB/DAB configuration and settings.............................................14

3.1 General settings.......................................................................................................... 14

3.2 Input signal settings................................................................................................... 15

3.2.1 General settings............................................................................................................ 16

3.2.2 Info................................................................................................................................ 18

3.2.3 Test signal settings........................................................................................................20

3.2.4 IP channel x settings..................................................................................................... 20

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3.3 Network settings......................................................................................................... 24

3.4 SFN settings................................................................................................................ 26

3.5 Special settings...........................................................................................................28

3.6 Global connector settings..........................................................................................30

3.7 TS player...................................................................................................................... 30

3.7.1 TS Player settings......................................................................................................... 31

3.7.2 Player output settings....................................................................................................34

3.7.3 Seamless loop settings................................................................................................. 38

3.8 Local IP data network settings.................................................................................. 39

4 Performing T-DMB/DAB signal generation tasks..............................42

4.1 Configuring the input signal...................................................................................... 42

4.1.1 How to apply an external IP input signal....................................................................... 42

4.1.2 How to apply an external ETI input signal.....................................................................44

4.1.3 How to generate an internal ETI signal......................................................................... 46

5 Remote-control commands.................................................................48

5.1 General commands.....................................................................................................49

5.2 Input commands......................................................................................................... 51

5.2.1 General commands.......................................................................................................51

5.2.2 Info commands..............................................................................................................52

5.2.3 IP subsystem.................................................................................................................54

5.3 Network commands.................................................................................................... 57

5.4 SFN delay commands.................................................................................................58

5.5 Special commands......................................................................................................60

5.6 TSGen subsystem.......................................................................................................63

5.7 BCIP subsystem..........................................................................................................71

Glossary: Abbreviations......................................................................74

Glossary: Specifications..................................................................... 76

List of commands................................................................................ 77

Index......................................................................................................79

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1 Welcome to the T-DMB/DAB option

The R&S SMCVB-K156 is a firmware application that adds functionality to generate

signals in accordance with the T-DMB/DAB digital standard.

The R&S SMCVB-K156 option features:

●T-DMB/DAB signal generation

This user manual contains a description of the functionality that the application pro-

vides, including remote control operation.

All functions not discussed in this manual are the same as in the base unit and are

described in the R&S SMCV100B user manual. The latest version is available at:

www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/SMCV100B

Installation

You can find detailed installation instructions in the delivery of the option or in the

R&S SMCV100B service manual.

1.1 Accessing the T-DMB/DAB dialog

To open the dialog with T-DMB/DAB settings

► In the block diagram of the R&S SMCV100B, select "Baseband > T-DMB/DAB".

A dialog box opens that displays the provided general settings.

The signal generation is not started immediately. To start signal generation with the

default settings, select "State > On".

1.2 What's new

This manual describes firmware version FW 5.20.043.xx and later of the

R&S®SMCV100B.

Compared to the previous version, it provides information on how to load and play

stream library files. See "To load and play a stream library file" on page 46.

1.3 Documentation overview

This section provides an overview of the R&S SMCV100B user documentation. Unless

specified otherwise, you find the documents at:

Documentation overview

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www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/smcv100b

1.3.1 Getting started manual

Introduces the R&S SMCV100B and describes how to set up and start working with the

product. Includes basic operations, typical measurement examples, and general infor-

mation, e.g. safety instructions, etc. A printed version is delivered with the instrument.

1.3.2 User manuals and help

Separate manuals for the base unit and the software options are provided for down-

load:

●Base unit manual

Contains the description of all instrument modes and functions. It also provides an

introduction to remote control, a complete description of the remote control com-

mands with programming examples, and information on maintenance, instrument

interfaces and error messages. Includes the contents of the getting started manual.

●Software option manual

Contains the description of the specific functions of an option. Basic information on

operating the R&S SMCV100B is not included.

The contents of the user manuals are available as help in the R&S SMCV100B. The

help offers quick, context-sensitive access to the complete information for the base unit

and the software options.

All user manuals are also available for download or for immediate display on the Inter-

net.

1.3.3 Service manual

Describes the performance test for checking compliance with rated specifications, firm-

ware update, troubleshooting, adjustments, installing options and maintenance.

The service manual is available for registered users on the global Rohde & Schwarz

information system (GLORIS):

https://gloris.rohde-schwarz.com

1.3.4 Instrument security procedures

Deals with security issues when working with the R&S SMCV100B in secure areas. It

is available for download on the internet.

Documentation overview

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1.3.5 Printed safety instructions

Provides safety information in many languages. The printed document is delivered with

the product.

1.3.6 Data sheets and brochures

The data sheet contains the technical specifications of the R&S SMCV100B. It also

lists the options and their order numbers and optional accessories.

The brochure provides an overview of the instrument and deals with the specific char-

acteristics.

See www.rohde-schwarz.com/brochure-datasheet/smcv100b

1.3.7 Release notes and open source acknowledgment (OSA)

The release notes list new features, improvements and known issues of the current

firmware version, and describe the firmware installation.

The software makes use of several valuable open source software packages. An open-

source acknowledgment document provides verbatim license texts of the used open

source software.

See www.rohde-schwarz.com/firmware/smcv100b

1.3.8 Application notes, application cards, white papers, etc.

These documents deal with special applications or background information on particu-

lar topics.

See www.rohde-schwarz.com/application/smcv100b

1.3.9 Videos

Find various videos on Rohde & Schwarz products and test and measurement topics

on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RohdeundSchwarz

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1.4 Scope

Tasks (in manual or remote operation) that are also performed in the base unit in the

same way are not described here.

In particular, it includes:

●Managing settings and data lists, like saving and loading settings, creating and

accessing data lists, or accessing files in a particular directory.

●Information on regular trigger, marker and clock signals and filter settings, if appro-

priate.

●General instrument configuration, such as checking the system configuration, con-

figuring networks and remote operation

●Using the common status registers

For a description of such tasks, see the R&S SMCV100B user manual.

1.5 Notes on screenshots

When describing the functions of the product, we use sample screenshots. These

screenshots are meant to illustrate as many as possible of the provided functions and

possible interdependencies between parameters. The shown values may not represent

realistic usage scenarios.

The screenshots usually show a fully equipped product, that is: with all options instal-

led. Thus, some functions shown in the screenshots may not be available in your par-

ticular product configuration.

Notes on screenshots

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2 About the T-DMB/DAB option

DAB, DAB+ and T-DMB are OFDM-based terrestrial standards. DAB and DAB+ are

designed for audio broadcasting. DAB+ uses advanced audio compression techniques.

T-DMB is designed for audio and video broadcasting.

The transmission standard complies with specification ETSI EN 300 401 specification.

The input interface complies with specification ETS 300 799.

2.1 Required options

The equipment layout for generating T-DMB/DAB signals includes:

●Base unit

●Option Enable Broadcast Standard (R&S SMCVB-K519)

●Option T-DMB/DAB (R&S SMCVB-K156)

2.2 About DAB/T-DMB

The R&S SMCV100B enables you to generate signals in accordance with the Digital

Audio Broadcasting (DAB)/Terrestrial Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (T-DMB) stan-

dard.

The generated signals are compliant with ETSI EN 300 401 standard. Via the user-

friendly graphical interface of R&S SMCV100B, you can adjust several DAB signal

parameters. You are enabled to generate a signal corresponding to one of the four

standard transport modes, Transmission Mode I, II, III or IV. You can also choose to

enable or disable channel coding, time interleaving and/or pseudo noise scrambling.

The R&S SMCV100B allows you to choose between different data sources. You can

either use some of the predefined data sources (two different pseudo noise sequen-

ces, fixed all “0”, fixed all “1”) or you can use source files that comply with the Ensem-

ble Transport Interface-compliant (ETI) specification. For example, if you are member

of WorldDAB, you can download ETI-compliant source files from the WorldDAB library

available at:

https://www.worlddab.org/resources/worlddab-eti-library

The DAB system is designed for delivery of high-quality digital audio programs and

data services for mobile, portable and fixed reception from terrestrial or satellite trans-

mitters. The system operates in Very High Frequency (VHF)/Ultra High Frequency

(UHF) frequency bands. Also, it is used for distribution through cable networks.

The DAB system is designed to provide spectrum and power efficient techniques in ter-

restrial transmitter network planning, known as the Single Frequency Network (SFN)

and the gap-filling technique. The DAB system is suitable for satellite and hybrid/mixed

terrestrial/satellite broadcasting, using a simple, nearly omni-directional receiving

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antenna. The DAB system meets the required sharing criteria with other radio commu-

nication services.

2.2.1 DAB network

The figure bellow illustrates the outline of a DAB network.

Figure 2-1: DAB network

The DAB network has three main parts: the service or service component provider, the

multiplex or ensemble provision and the transmission network provision.

The interfaces between these blocks are scope of ETSI standards. The Service Trans-

port Interface (STI) is defined to provide a standardized way of transporting DAB ser-

vice components, service information and control messages in a DAB collection net-

work.

The Ensemble Transport Interface (ETI) links the multiplexer of the Ensemble Provider

with the transmitters of the Transmission Network Provider.

2.2.2 DAB transmission system

The following block diagram shows the components of the DAB transmission system.

Figure 2-2: Components of the transmission system DAB

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The DAB transmission signal is defined as the sum of two signals; the main signal s(t)

and an optional signal sTII(t) as illustrated in the figure above.

2.2.3 Transport mechanisms

The DAB system is designed to carry several digital audio signals together with data

signals. Audio and data signals are considered to be service components which can be

grouped to form services.

The DAB system transmission frame consists of three different channels:

●Main Service Channel (MSC)

●Fast Information Channel (FIC)

●Synchronization Channel

2.2.3.1 Transmission channels

The MSC is a time-interleaved data channel used to carry the audio and data service

components, together with possible supporting and additional data service compo-

nents. The MSC is divided into several subchannels. Each of the subchannels is indi-

vidually convolutionally coded with equal or unequal error protection. Each subchannel

can carry one or more service components.

The FIC is a non time-interleaved data channel with fixed equal error correction. FIC

carries information about the organization of the MSC subchannels, such as informa-

tion on the multiplex structure and, when necessary, its reconfiguration. Optionally FIC

can include service information, conditional access management information and data

service.

The Synchronization Channel provides a phase reference and is used internally for

demodulator functions such as transmission frame synchronization, automatic fre-

quency control, transmitter identification, and channel state estimation.

The Synchronization Channel, the Fast Information Channel and the Main Service

Channel form a transmission frame (see Figure 2-3). The MSC occupies the major part

of the transmission frame.

Figure 2-3: DAB transmission frame

Each transmission frame is divided into a sequence of OFDM symbols, each symbol

consisting of several carriers.

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The Fast Information Block (FIB) and the Common Interleaved Frame (CIF) are intro-

duced to provide transmission mode-independent data transport packages associated

with the FIC and MSC respectively.

The data, carried in the MSC, is divided at source into regular 24 ms bursts corre-

sponding to the sub-channel data capacity of each CIF. The CIF contains 55 296 bits,

divided at 864 capacity units, 64 bits each.

The FIB is a data burst of 256 bits. The sequence of FIBs is carried by the Fast Infor-

mation Channel (FIC). The structure of the FIB is common to all transmission modes.

The synchronization channel symbols comprise the null symbol and the phase refer-

ence symbol. The null symbols are also used to allow a limited number of OFDM carri-

ers to convey the Transmitter Identification Information (TII).

2.2.3.2 Transport modes

Transmission mode is specific set of transmission parameters (e.g. number of carriers,

OFDM symbol duration). Four transmission modes (i.e. I, II, III and IV) are defined to

allow the system to be used for different network configurations and a range of operat-

ing frequencies. Depending on the transport mode, the transmission frame has differ-

ent organization and length, i.e. the transmission frame is specific to the four transmis-

sion modes.

The table below gives the transmission frame duration and the number of FIBs and

CIFs which are associated with each transmission frame for the four transport modes.

Table 2-1: Transmission mode characteristics

Transport

mode

Duration of

transmission

frame

Number of

FIBs per trans-

mission frame

Number of

CIFs per trans-

mission frame

Number of car-

riers

Carrier spac-

ing

I 96 ms 12 4 1536 1 KHz

II 24 ms 3 1 384 4 KHz

III 24 ms 4 1 192 8 KHz

IV 48 ms 6 2 768 2 KHz

2.2.4 Pseudo noise scrambling

Before convolution encoding, the transmitted signal can be scrambled by a modulo-2

addition with a PRBS.

The PRBS polynomial is of degree 9 and specified as P(X) =x9+x5+1.

The initialization word is applied so that the first bit of the PRBS is obtained when the

outputs of all shift register stages are set to "1".

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2.2.5 Convolutional coding

The process of convolution coding is applied at the output of each PN scrambler. The

channel encoding process is based on punctured convolutional coding, which allows

both equal and unequal error protection. Unequal error protection (UEP) is designed

for audio services, equal error protection (EEP) for audio and data services. The sam-

pling frequency is respectively 48 kHz and 24 kHz.

The convolutional coder is a punctured convolution code, based on a mother convolu-

tional code with constraint length 7 and rate 1/4.

The generator polynomials are G1=(1,0,1,1,0,1,1), G2=(1,1,1,1,0,0,1),

G3=(1,1,0,0,1,0,1) and G4=(1,0,1,1,0,1,1).

To avoid the need for additional signaling overhead, the data in the FIC are encoded

with fixed, equal channel coding, with a constant 1/3 coding rate.

The puncturing procedures applied for the coding in the MSC are a combination of pro-

tection profile and protection level. There are permissible protection profiles defined for

each of the allowed bit rates. Each protection profile is associated with a protection

level. Protection level 1 is the highest level within the same profile.

Error protec-

tion

Protection profile Bit rate Protection Level Code rate

UEP four different pro-

tection profiles

14 different bit rates 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 0.34 to 0.75

(64 different data

rates - protection

level combinations)

EEP A Multiples of 8 kbit/s 1-A 1/4

2-A 3/8

3-A 1/2

4-A 3/4

B Multiples of 32 kbit/s 1-B 4/9

2-B 4/7

3-B 2/3

4-B 4/5

2.2.6 Time interleaving

Time interleaving is applied before block generation at the output of each convolutional

encode contributing to the subchannels in the MSC. It is not applied to the FIC.

The time interleaving process covers 16 CIFs, 24 ms each. This process results in an

overall processing delay of 384 ms.

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3 T-DMB/DAB configuration and settings

Access:

► Select "Baseband > T-DMB/DAB".

The remote commands required to define these settings are described in Chapter 5,

"Remote-control commands", on page 48.

Settings:

●General settings......................................................................................................14

●Input signal settings................................................................................................ 15

●Network settings......................................................................................................24

●SFN settings............................................................................................................26

●Special settings.......................................................................................................28

●Global connector settings........................................................................................30

●TS player.................................................................................................................30

●Local IP data network settings................................................................................ 39

3.1 General settings

Access:

► Select "Baseband > T-DMB/DAB".

The tab provides functionality for calling default settings, save and recall settings.

Settings:

State..............................................................................................................................14

Set To Default................................................................................................................15

Save/Recall...................................................................................................................15

State

Activates the standard and deactivates all the other digital standards and digital modu-

lation modes in the same path.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:TDMB:STATe on page 49

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Set To Default

Calls the default settings. The values of the main parameters are listed in the following

table.

Parameter Value

State Not affected by the "Set to Default"

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:TDMB:PRESet on page 49

Save/Recall

Accesses the "Save/Recall" dialog, that is the standard instrument function for saving

and recalling the complete dialog-related settings in a file. The provided navigation

possibilities in the dialog are self-explanatory.

The settings are saved in a file with predefined extension. You can define the filename

and the directory, in that you want to save the file.

See also, chapter "File and Data Management" in the R&S SMCV100B user manual.

Remote command:

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:TDMB:SETTing:CATalog? on page 49

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:TDMB:SETTing:DELete on page 50

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:TDMB:SETTing:LOAD on page 50

[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:TDMB:SETTing:STORe on page 50

3.2 Input signal settings

Access:

► Select "Baseband > T-DMB/DAB > Input Signal".

The dialog provides access to settings to configure the input signal.

Input signal tasks

The settings allow you to perform the following tasks:

●Selecting an ETI source (external ETI Input, TS player as ETI player or internal ETI

test signal).

●Displaying information about the selected ETI signal (e.g. MID, NST)

How to: Chapter 4.1, "Configuring the input signal", on page 42 .

An external ETI signal (physical HDB3-coded) can be fed in at the "User 1" connector.

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Common input signal settings

The setting of the following parameters is used for all broadcast standards.

●"Source"

●"Input"

Settings:

●General settings......................................................................................................16

●Info.......................................................................................................................... 18

●Test signal settings..................................................................................................20

●IP channel x settings...............................................................................................20

3.2.1 General settings

Access:

► Select "Input Signal > General".

The tab provides general settings to configure the input signal.

Settings:

Source...........................................................................................................................16

Input.............................................................................................................................. 17

Input Format..................................................................................................................17

IP ETI Channel..............................................................................................................17

ETI Signal......................................................................................................................18

Number of Streams.......................................................................................................18

Mode Identity (MID).......................................................................................................18

Source

Sets ETI signal source.

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"External" Uses the external ETI signal present at the input connector.

Signal requirements:

●ETI (NI), ETI (NA 5592) or ETI (NA 5376) signal

●HDB3-coded

●Nominal voltage level: ±2.37 V

●Internally terminated with a 75 Ω load

●Data rate: 2.048 Mbit/s

"TS Player" Uses an internal transport stream with ETI packet data played from a

file. The player requires no option.

Playing encrypted files with extension _c requires a stream library

option R&S SMCVB-KSx.

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