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SOFI 05 Digital Radio Channel Simulator (multipath fading)

1. Applications
2. Product features
3. Ordering Information
4. Data sheet
5. Brochure (all details)
6. Manual
7. Contact form

Applications

Product features

SOFI05 user interface

SOFI 05 frontSOFI 05 back panel

Ordering information

Models

Application

Model codeDelay stepInterfaceI/Q system Note
3G deployment tests, all2x10DF 1 nsRFdigital LO=fc +140 MHz

3G conformity tests, GSM450-PCS 

2x6DF

1 ns

RFdigitalRecommended
GSM 450 / 480 / 850 /  RGSM / DCS / PCS  2x6D50 nsRFdigitalGSM480, GSM850
CDMA 2x3D50 nsRFdigitalIS-models
Defence Communications, VHF 2x6MIL 1 ns RF digital 20-100 MHz,160 MHz +

Options

Description

Option code
Extra attenuator 0-127 dB
450-3000 MHz for all channels,
handover and level adaptation
EXTATT127
Inbuilt PC with 10,4" TFT-display, ETHERNET, keyboard, mouseIPC
Pre-installed notebook PC user interfacePC
Dynamic Fading Sequence External
Trigger Connectors for chaining multiple
simulators to test-system operation
DFSETC
Adjustable input range 0...-40dBm,
output 0...-40 dBm, level ladder
AGC2
Local Oscillator input level +9dBm
instead of standard +13 dBm
LO9
Accrediated calibration EN45001
(the standard calibration in new unit free)
ACAB
Carriage and insurance paid (CIP) transport to USA or ASIA CIP
CIP Transport to Europe CIP-EU

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Data sheet

SOFI 05 Standard specifications (revision 3)

Frequency Range 450 MHz to 2200 MHz
Underrange down to 160 MHz
Overrange up to 2700 MHz
RF-Bandwidth 16 MHz
RF-channels 1-2 (typically 2)
Paths/taps: 2-24 (12 for GSM and 12-20 for 3G)
RF-bands filtered: GSM450/480/850/RGSM/DCS/PCS/UTRA
Standard interface: RF to RF (ask tailored IF- and baseband models)
RF-connectors: "N" type RF-INput, RF-OUTput,
LO-INput in rearpanel (not with option ILO)
Nominal Operating Levels
with AGC and EXTATT127
RF-input: - 40...0 dBm,
RF-output: 0...-167 dBm (no fading)
LO-input: +13 dBm (not with option ILO)
Local oscillator offset + 140 MHz
IF frequency 140 MHz
Resolution of Input Data & fading 12 bits
Digital I & Q operation 12 bits in, 16 bits out
Resolution of faded
RF-output signal (max dynamics)
14 bits (>82 dB)
Typical spurious at 16 MHz processing band >47 dBc (->60 dBm)
includes carrier leak and I/Q image
Typical out of band spurious
(+/- 125 MHz from center f)
>56 dBc (-69 dBm)
Typical LO leak  >-60 dBm
Path attenuation range 0-66.2 dB
Max delay 25 ms (25000 µs) 
Delay step (full range) 1 ns in DF model. 50 ns in D model.
Max doppler shift 4 kHz (4000 Hz)
Max vehicle speed 1962 km/h at 2200 MHz 
Fading Distributions classical, pure, ricean
Predefined channel models GSM, 3GPP, UMTS, IS-136, IS-97C, IS-55, IS-136,TETRA 
Peripheral connectors IEEE-488.2, RS-232 pin male, SOFILINK
Shared instruments  Signal Generator for feeding LO
and PC for automated remote control
User Interfaces 1. SOFI 03/05 command compatible GPIB.
2. SOFILINK simulation software for Windows.
Adapter and cable included.
Documents Operating Manual,
Factory Acceptance Test,
Certificate of Calibration,
CE-certificate, Year 2000 conformity

General Characterics
Warranty 36 months 
Rack dimensions 483mm W x 308 mm H x 513 mm D,
19" W x 12.1" H x 20.2" D
Weight 26 kg,  57.3 lbs
Power supply 100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 
consumption 288 VA at 230V
Mounting 19" mounting brackets, desktop lists included 
Transit case carton container with impact indicator
Approvals immunity, emissions, user safety, CE

Brochure (includes detailed specification sheets, May 24, 2006)

8 page brochure for Acrobat Reader, right click, save target as, size 597 KB

Operation Manual

92 page manual for Acrobat Reader, right click, save target as

Contact

Contact form for asking more info and offer

Sofimation Ltd.

Mr. Vesa Huhtilainen
Phone: +358-9-4780 4400
Fax: +358-9-4780 4440
sales@sofimation.com

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