Modulation and Latency Optimization

🌟 🔷 1. Modulation Concepts (QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, 256QAM)

✅ Definition:

• Modulation is a method of encoding data on a carrier signal.

• QPSK: noise-resistant, used when SINR is low.

• 16QAM: higher throughput than QPSK, requires moderate SINR.

• 64QAM: higher throughput than 16QAM, requires high SINR (~20 dB).

• 256QAM: very high throughput, requires very high SINR (~30 dB).

✅ Conclusion:

Higher modulation → higher throughput → requires higher and more stable signal quality (SINR).

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🔷 2. What Needs to be Optimized to Improve Modulation?

✅ A. Improve SINR (Main Key)

🔧 1. Tilt & Azimuth Optimization

• Adjust tilt down/up for optimal coverage without overshooting.

• Adjust azimuth so the main beam points directly at the demand area.

🔧 2. PCI Planning & Optimization

• Avoid PCI collision (same in neighbors) and confusion (PCI reuse too close) → reduce interference.

🔧 3. Reduce Interference (ICIC/eICIC Implementation)

• Implement ICIC for LTE (inter-cell interference coordination).

• Implement eICIC on LTE-A (enhanced ICIC), especially in small cell deployments.

🔧 4. Power Optimization

• Adjust TX power to improve coverage without causing interference in other cells.

🔧 🔧 5. Load Balancing

• Distribute users from congested cells to neighboring cells → Increase average SINR.

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✅ B. Improve Coverage Quality

🔧 6. Fill Coverage Holes

• Fix empty spots with tilt adjustments or site additions.

🔧 7. Clutter & Blockage Analysis

• Audit high-building or densely cluttered areas that reduce SINR → Optimize tilt or micro-site placement.

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✅ C. Backhaul & Core Stability

🔧 8. Ensure Backhaul Capacity

• Prevent packet loss/congestion that forces modulation down due to increased retransmissions.

🔧 9. EPC/Core Network Optimization

• Ensure the core is not congested to ensure stable data flow, supporting high MCS.

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✅ D. Scheduler Parameter Optimization

🔧 10. Scheduler Configuration

• Ensure that the scheduler parameters support the use of high MCS for users with good SINR.

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🔷 3. Modulation Summary vs. Minimum SINR

Modulation Minimum SINR (Approx.)

QPSK ~ -3 dB (robust, low throughput)

16QAM ~ 10 dB

64QAM ~ 20 dB

256QAM ~ 30 dB

🔎 Note: If SINR < the modulation threshold, the system automatically downgrades to the lower modulation → user throughput decreases.

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🔷 4. Tools for Modulation Optimization

✅ NetNumen U31/U2020: KPI monitoring SINR, MCS utilization

✅ GENEX Probe / Assistant: drive test SINR vs modulation analysis

✅ Nastar: big data analysis MCS utilization cluster-wide

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🌟 🔷 5. Conclusion – Simple Way to Improve Modulation (64QAM/QPSK)

✅ Improve SINR (tilt, azimuth, PCI, ICIC)

✅ Optimize coverage & reduce interference

✅ Ensure backhaul/core stability

✅ Load balancing congested cells

✅ Scheduler parameter optimization



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