SIST EN 303 354 V1.1.1:2017
(Main)Amplifiers and active antennas for TV broadcast reception in domestic premises - Harmonised Standard covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of Directive 2014/53/EU
Amplifiers and active antennas for TV broadcast reception in domestic premises - Harmonised Standard covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of Directive 2014/53/EU
The present document covers amplifiers and indoor active antennas for broadcast TV and sound reception at UHF
(470 MHz to 790 MHz) and at VHF (174 MHz to 230 MHz).
The present document covers the essential requirements of article 3.2 of Directive 2014/53/EU [i.1] under the
conditions identified in annex A.
Ojačevalniki in aktivne antene za sprejem televizijske radiodifuzije v domačih prostorih - Harmonizirani standard, ki zajema bistvene zahteve člena 3.2 direktive 2014/53/EU
Ta dokument zajema ojačevalnike in notranje aktivne antene za sprejem televizijske radiodifuzije in zvoka v pasovih ultra visoke frekvence (UHF) (od 470 MHz do 790 MHz) in zelo visoke frekvence (VHF) (od 174 MHz do 230 MHz).
Ta dokument zajema bistvene zahteve člena 3.2 direktive 2014/53/EU [i.1] pod pogoji iz dodatka A.
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ETSI EN 303 354 V1.1.1 (2017-03) Amplifiers and active antennas for TV broadcast reception in domestic premises; Harmonised Standard covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of Directive 2014/53/EU
HARMONISED EUROPEAN STANDARD SIST EN 303 354 V1.1.1:2017
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ETSI ETSI EN 303 354 V1.1.1 (2017-03) 3 Contents Intellectual Property Rights . 5 Foreword . 5 Modal verbs terminology . 5 Introduction . 5 1 Scope . 6 2 References . 6 2.1 Normative references . 6 2.2 Informative references . 6 3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations . 7 3.1 Definitions . 7 3.2 Symbols . 7 3.3 Abbreviations . 7 4 Technical requirements specifications . 8 4.1 Environmental profile . 8 4.2 General conditions of measurement . 8 4.2.1 General . 8 4.2.2 Equipment configuration . 8 4.2.3 Test conditions . 8 4.2.3.1 General . 8 4.2.3.2 Normal test conditions . 9 4.2.3.2.1 Normal temperature and humidity . 9 4.2.3.2.2 Extreme temperatures . 9 4.3 General assessment. 9 4.4 Equipment categorization . 9 4.4a RF Connectors . 10 4.5 Conformance requirements . 10 4.5.1 Gain . 10 4.5.1.1 Definition . 10 4.5.1.2 Limits . 10 4.5.1.3 Conformance . 11 4.5.2 Noise figure . 11 4.5.2.1 Definition . 11 4.5.2.2 Limits . 11 4.5.2.3 Conformance . 12 4.5.3 Amplifier intermodulation . 12 4.5.3.1 Definition . 12 4.5.3.2 Limits . 12 4.5.3.3 Conformance . 12 4.5.4 Return loss . 12 4.5.4.1 Definition . 12 4.5.4.2 Limits . 13 4.5.4.3 Conformance . 13 4.5.5 Selectivity . 13 4.5.5.1 Definition . 13 4.5.5.2 Classification 1 . 13 4.5.5.3 Classification 2 . 14 4.5.5.4 Classification 3 . 15 4.5.5.5 Classification 4 . 15 4.5.5.6 Conformance . 16 4.5.6 Active antenna gain . 16 4.5.6.1 Definition . 16 4.5.6.2 Limits . 16 4.5.6.3 Conformance . 17 4.5.7 Active antenna figure of merit . 17 SIST EN 303 354 V1.1.1:2017
ETSI ETSI EN 303 354 V1.1.1 (2017-03) 4 4.5.7.1 Definition . 17 4.5.7.2 Limits . 17 4.5.7.3 Conformance . 17 4.5.8 Active antenna intermodulation . 17 4.5.8.1 Definition . 17 4.5.8.2 Limits . 17 4.5.8.3 Conformance . 18 4.5.9 Internal immunity . 18 4.5.9.1 Definition . 18 4.5.9.2 Limits . 18 4.5.9.3 Conformance . 18 5 Testing for compliance with technical requirements . 18 5.1 Environmental conditions for testing . 18 5.2 Interpretation of the measurement results . 18 5.3 Methods of measurement . 19 5.3.1 Amplifier gain . 19 5.3.2 Noise figure . 19 5.3.3 Amplifier intermodulation . 21 5.3.4 Return loss . 22 5.3.5 Selectivity . 22 5.3.6 Active antenna gain . 23 5.3.7 Active antenna figure of merit . 23 5.3.8 Active antenna intermodulation . 24 5.3.9 Internal immunity . 24 5.3.9.1 Method of measurement . 24 Annex A (informative): Relationship between the present document and the essential requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU . 25 Annex B (informative): Active Antenna Theory . 26 Annex C (informative): Change History . 28 History . 29
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ETSI ETSI EN 303 354 V1.1.1 (2017-03) 5 Intellectual Property Rights IPRs essential or potentially essential to the present document may have been declared to ETSI. The information pertaining to these essential IPRs, if any, is publicly available for ETSI members and non-members, and can be found in ETSI SR 000 314: "Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs); Essential, or potentially Essential, IPRs notified to ETSI in respect of ETSI standards", which is available from the ETSI Secretariat. Latest updates are available on the ETSI Web server (https://ipr.etsi.org/). Pursuant to the ETSI IPR Policy, no investigation, including IPR searches, has been carried out by ETSI. No guarantee can be given as to the existence of other IPRs not referenced in ETSI SR 000 314 (or the updates on the ETSI Web server) which are, or may be, or may become, essential to the present document. Foreword This Harmonised European Standard (EN) has been produced by ETSI Technical Committee Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM). The present document has been prepared under the Commission's standardisation request C(2015) 5376 final [i.4] to provide one voluntary means of conforming to the essential requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment and repealing Directive 1999/5/EC [i.1]. Once the present document is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive, compliance with the normative clauses of the present document given in table A.1 confers, within the limits of the scope of the present document, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding essential requirements of that Directive and associated EFTA regulations. Other Union legislation may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the scope of the present document.
National transposition dates Date of adoption of this EN: 20 January 2017 Date of latest announcement of this EN (doa): 30 April 2017 Date of latest publication of new National Standard or endorsement of this EN (dop/e):
31 October 2017 Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 31 October 2018
Modal verbs terminology In the present document "shall", "shall not", "should", "should not", "may", "need not", "will", "will not", "can" and "cannot" are to be interpreted as described in clause 3.2 of the ETSI Drafting Rules (Verbal forms for the expression of provisions). "must" and "must not" are NOT allowed in ETSI deliverables except when used in direct citation. Introduction The present document is a Harmonised Standard for amplifiers and active antennas used for broadcast TV reception from 470 MHz to 790 MHz and VHF (174 MHz to 230 MHz). The primary purpose of the present document is to specify technical parameters to limit the interfering effects caused by unwanted signals on TV reception. SIST EN 303 354 V1.1.1:2017
ETSI ETSI EN 303 354 V1.1.1 (2017-03) 6 1 Scope The present document covers amplifiers and indoor active antennas for broadcast TV and sound reception at UHF (470 MHz to 790 MHz) and at VHF (174 MHz to 230 MHz). The present document covers the essential requirements of article 3.2 of Directive 2014/53/EU [i.1] under the conditions identified in annex A. 2 References 2.1 Normative references References are specific, identified by date of publication and/or edition number or version number. Only the cited version applies. Referenced documents which are not found to be publicly available in the expected location might be found at http://docbox.etsi.org/Reference. NOTE: While any hyperlinks included in this clause were valid at the time of publication, ETSI cannot guarantee their long-term validity. The following referenced documents are necessary for the application of the present document. [1] CENELEC EN 50083-2:2012: "Cable networks for television signals, sound signals and interactive services - Part 2: Electromagnetic compatibility for equipment". 2.2 Informative references References are either specific (identified by date of publication and/or edition number or version number) or non-specific. For specific references, only the cited version applies. For non-specific references, the latest version of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. NOTE: While any hyperlinks included in this clause were valid at the time of publication, ETSI cannot guarantee their long-term validity. The following referenced documents are not necessary for the application of the present document but they assist the user with regard to a particular subject area. [i.1] Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment and repealing Directive 1999/5/EC. [i.2] Rohde & Schwarz Application Note 1MA78-0E: "The Y Factor Technique for Noise Figure Measurements", May 2012. [i.3] Agilent Technologies Application note 1439 5988-8571EN: "Measuring Noise Figure with a Spectrum Analyzer", 2003. [i.4] Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 5376 final of 4.8.2015 on a standardisation request to the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation and to the European Telecommunications Standards Institute as regards radio equipment in support of Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council. [i.5] Kraus, J. D.: "Antennas", second edition, McGraw-Hill International 1988. [i.6] ETSI TR 100 028 all parts (V1.4.1) (12-2001): "Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Uncertainties in the measurement of mobile radio equipment characteristics". SIST EN 303 354 V1.1.1:2017
ETSI ETSI EN 303 354 V1.1.1 (2017-03) 7 [i.7] IEC 61169-24:2009: "Radio-frequency connectors - Part 24: Sectional specification - Radio frequency coaxial connectors with screw coupling, typically for use in 75 Ω cable networks (type F)". [i.8] IEC 61169-2:2007: "Radio-frequency connectors - Part 2: Sectional specification - Radio frequency coaxial connectors of type 9,52". 3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations 3.1 Definitions For the purposes of the present document, the following terms and definitions apply: amplifier: indoor or outdoor equipment intended to amplify terrestrial broadcast signals active antenna: antenna equipped with an integrated low noise amplifier for indoor use (equipment type A) category: method of classifying equipment according to its type {P,D,L} and selectivity class {0,1,2,3,4}
Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT): platform for the delivery of digital TV content via terrestrial broadcasting domestic amplifier: general purpose amplifier for use in domestic premises intended to amplify terrestrial broadcast signals (equipment type D) internal immunity: ability of a device, equipment or system to perform without degradation in the presence of electromagnetic disturbances appearing at its normal input terminals or antennas launch amplifier: high output level amplifier used to distribute terrestrial broadcast signals to multiple receivers (equipment type L) preamplifier: low noise amplifier with one or more outputs typically used immediately after a terrestrial receive antenna NOTE: A masthead amplifier is a preamplifier for outdoor use with terrestrial broadcast signals (equipment type P). UHF (Ultra High Frequency) band: broadcast band from 470 MHz to 790 MHz divided into 40 channels, each 8 MHz wide, numbered from 21 to 60 VHF (Very High Frequency) band: broadcast band from 174 MHz to 230 MHz divided into 8 channels, each 7 MHz wide, numbered from 5 to 12 3.2 Symbols For the purposes of the present document, the following symbols apply: nf Noise Figure, expressed in dB F Noise Factor IM3 3rd order intercept 3.3 Abbreviations For the purposes of the present document, the following abbreviations apply: AAUT Active Antenna Under Test AC Alternating Current AUT Amplifier Under Test CW Carrier Wave DC Direct Current ENR Excess Noise Ratio SIST EN 303 354 V1.1.1:2017
ETSI ETSI EN 303 354 V1.1.1 (2017-03) 8 E-UTRA Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access GTEM Gigahertz Transverse ElectroMagnetic IMD Intermodulation Distortion IMT International Mobile Telecommunication MATV Master Antenna Television RF Radio Frequency RL Return Loss SNR Signal to Noise Ratio SWR Standing Wave Ratio TOI Third Order Intercept TV TeleVision UHF Ultra High Frequency VHF Very High Frequency 4 Technical requirements specifications 4.1 Environmental profile The technical requirements of the present document apply under the environmental profile for operation of the equipment, which shall be declared by the manufacturer. The equipment shall comply with all the technical requirements of the present document which are identified as applicable in annex A at all times when operating within the boundary limits of the declared operational environmental profile. 4.2 General conditions of measurement 4.2.1 General This clause gives the general operational conditions. The product-specific operating conditions will be derived from the product description and documentation and stated in the test report. The levels of the test signals shall be expressed either in terms of the power relative to 1 mW (dBm) for amplifiers or the field strength relative to 1 μV/m (dBμV/m) for antennas.
4.2.2 Equipment configuration Power and signal distribution, grounding, interconnecting cabling and physical placement of equipment of a test system shall simulate the typical application and usage in so far as is practicable, and shall be in accordance with the relevant product specifications. Only configurations within the range of setting likely to occur in normal use need be considered. 4.2.3 Test conditions 4.2.3.1 General The equipment shall be tested under normal test conditions according to the relevant product and basic standards or to the information accompanying the equipment, which shall be within the manufacturers declared range of humidity, temperature and supply voltage. The test conditions shall be recorded in the test report. The test configuration and mode of operation shall be representative of the intended use and shall be recorded in the test report. Typical test equipment will usually have a characteristic impedance of 50 Ω and antennas or amplifiers typically have a characteristic impedance of 75 Ω. In such cases, impedance matching attenuators or transformers should be used to interface to the equipment under test. SIST EN 303 354 V1.1.1:2017
ETSI ETSI EN 303 354 V1.1.1 (2017-03) 9 The equipment under test should be fed by the intended power supply supplied by the manufacturer or a suitable equivalent. For amplifiers with multiple inputs or multiple outputs, any ports that would otherwise be unconnected shall be terminated in a well-matched load. For devices with multiple outputs, all outputs should be tested. 4.2.3.2 Normal test conditions 4.2.3.2.1 Normal temperature and humidity The normal temperature and humidity conditions for tests shall be a combination of temperature and humidity within the following ranges: • temperature:
+15 °C to +35 °C; • relative humidity:
20 % to 95 %, non-condensing. 4.2.3.2.2 Extreme temperatures For tests at extreme temperatures, measurements shall be made at a lower temperature of -10 °C and an upper temperature of +55 °C.
4.3 General assessment The manufacturer shall at the time of submission of the equipment for test, supply the following information to be recorded in the test report: • the intended functions of the equipment which shall be in accordance with the documentation accompanying the equipment; • the equipment category, as defined in clause 4.4; • the ancillary equipment (power supply for example) to be supplied with the equipment for testing (where applicable); • an exhaustive list of ports, classified as either power or signal. Power ports shall further be classified as AC or DC power; • the operating frequency ranges over which the equipment is intended to operate; • the environment(s) in which the equipment is intended to be used. 4.4 Equipment categorization The equipment covered by the present document is classified according to table 1 and table 2. The equipment type and selectivity classification appropriate for the RF environment are combined to describe an equipment category. Table 1: Equipment types Equipment Type Description Notes P Preamplifiers Low noise amplifiers with one or more outputs. D Domestic amplifiers Amplifiers with one or more outputs not intended for low noise applications. L Launch amplifiers High output level amplifiers used for MATV systems. A Active antennas Amplified domestic antenna for indoor use.
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Table 2: RF environment and selectivity classification Selectivity Classification Intended RF environment Notes 0 IMT is not deployed in the range from 694 MHz to 862 MHz. Devices have wideband response, with no selectivity. This classification is expected to have a limited lifetime and may be withdrawn subject to European decisions relating to the band 694 MHz to 790 MHz. Wideband components (e.g. launch amplifiers) may still be appropriate where filters are included elsewhere in the system. 1 IMT is deployed above 700 MHz (E-UTRA band 28 and band 20). Devices have selectivity to reject IMT signals above 700 MHz. Provides selectivity to reject LTE-700 (E-UTRA band 28) and LTE-800 (E-UTRA band 20) signals. 2 IMT is deployed above 700 MHz or below 470 MHz. Devices have selectivity to reject IMT signals below 470 MHz and above 700 MHz. Provides selectivity to reject LTE-700 (E-UTRA band 28), LTE-800 (E-UTRA band 20) and IMT signals below 470 MHz. 3 IMT is deployed above 790 MHz
(E-UTRA band 20). Devices have selectivity to reject IMT signals above 790 MHz. DTT is not deployed in channel 60 (782 MHz to 790 MHz). Provides selectivity to reject LTE-800 (E-UTRA band 20). Filter rolls off in DTT channel 60. 4 IMT is deployed above 790 MHz
(E-UTRA band 20). Devices have selectivity to reject IMT signals above 790
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ETSI EN 303 354 V1.1.1 (2017-03)
HARMONISED EUROPEAN STANDARD
Amplifiers and active antennas for
TV broadcast reception in domestic premises;
Harmonised Standard covering the essential requirements
of article 3.2 of Directive 2014/53/EU
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Reference
DEN/ERM-TG17-16
Keywords
amplification, antenna, broadcasting,
harmonised standard
ETSI
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All rights reserved.
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DECT , PLUGTESTS , UMTS and the ETSI logo are Trade Marks of ETSI registered for the benefit of its Members.
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3GPP and LTE™ are Trade Marks of ETSI registered for the benefit of its Members and
of the 3GPP Organizational Partners.
GSM® and the GSM logo are Trade Marks registered and owned by the GSM Association.
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights . 5
Foreword . 5
Modal verbs terminology . 5
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 References . 6
2.1 Normative references . 6
2.2 Informative references . 6
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations . 7
3.1 Definitions . 7
3.2 Symbols . 7
3.3 Abbreviations . 7
4 Technical requirements specifications . 8
4.1 Environmental profile . 8
4.2 General conditions of measurement . 8
4.2.1 General . 8
4.2.2 Equipment configuration . 8
4.2.3 Test conditions . 8
4.2.3.1 General . 8
4.2.3.2 Normal test conditions . 9
4.2.3.2.1 Normal temperature and humidity . 9
4.2.3.2.2 Extreme temperatures . 9
4.3 General assessment. 9
4.4 Equipment categorization . 9
4.4a RF Connectors . 10
4.5 Conformance requirements . 10
4.5.1 Gain . 10
4.5.1.1 Definition . 10
4.5.1.2 Limits . 10
4.5.1.3 Conformance . 11
4.5.2 Noise figure . 11
4.5.2.1 Definition . 11
4.5.2.2 Limits . 11
4.5.2.3 Conformance . 12
4.5.3 Amplifier intermodulation . 12
4.5.3.1 Definition . 12
4.5.3.2 Limits . 12
4.5.3.3 Conformance . 12
4.5.4 Return loss . 12
4.5.4.1 Definition . 12
4.5.4.2 Limits . 13
4.5.4.3 Conformance . 13
4.5.5 Selectivity . 13
4.5.5.1 Definition . 13
4.5.5.2 Classification 1 . 13
4.5.5.3 Classification 2 . 14
4.5.5.4 Classification 3 . 15
4.5.5.5 Classification 4 . 15
4.5.5.6 Conformance . 16
4.5.6 Active antenna gain . 16
4.5.6.1 Definition . 16
4.5.6.2 Limits . 16
4.5.6.3 Conformance . 17
4.5.7 Active antenna figure of merit . 17
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4.5.7.1 Definition . 17
4.5.7.2 Limits . 17
4.5.7.3 Conformance . 17
4.5.8 Active antenna intermodulation . 17
4.5.8.1 Definition . 17
4.5.8.2 Limits . 17
4.5.8.3 Conformance . 18
4.5.9 Internal immunity . 18
4.5.9.1 Definition . 18
4.5.9.2 Limits . 18
4.5.9.3 Conformance . 18
5 Testing for compliance with technical requirements . 18
5.1 Environmental conditions for testing . 18
5.2 Interpretation of the measurement results . 18
5.3 Methods of measurement . 19
5.3.1 Amplifier gain . 19
5.3.2 Noise figure . 19
5.3.3 Amplifier intermodulation . 21
5.3.4 Return loss . 22
5.3.5 Selectivity . 22
5.3.6 Active antenna gain . 23
5.3.7 Active antenna figure of merit . 23
5.3.8 Active antenna intermodulation . 24
5.3.9 Internal immunity . 24
5.3.9.1 Method of measurement . 24
Annex A (informative): Relationship between the present document and the essential
requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU . 25
Annex B (informative): Active Antenna Theory . 26
Annex C (informative): Change History . 28
History . 29
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Intellectual Property Rights
IPRs essential or potentially essential to the present document may have been declared to ETSI. The information
pertaining to these essential IPRs, if any, is publicly available for ETSI members and non-members, and can be found
in ETSI SR 000 314: "Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs); Essential, or potentially Essential, IPRs notified to ETSI in
respect of ETSI standards", which is available from the ETSI Secretariat. Latest updates are available on the ETSI Web
server (https://ipr.etsi.org/).
Pursuant to the ETSI IPR Policy, no investigation, including IPR searches, has been carried out by ETSI. No guarantee
can be given as to the existence of other IPRs not referenced in ETSI SR 000 314 (or the updates on the ETSI Web
server) which are, or may be, or may become, essential to the present document.
Foreword
This Harmonised European Standard (EN) has been produced by ETSI Technical Committee Electromagnetic
compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM).
The present document has been prepared under the Commission's standardisation request C(2015) 5376 final [i.4] to
provide one voluntary means of conforming to the essential requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU on the
harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment and
repealing Directive 1999/5/EC [i.1].
Once the present document is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive, compliance with
the normative clauses of the present document given in table A.1 confers, within the limits of the scope of the present
document, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding essential requirements of that Directive and associated
EFTA regulations.
Other Union legislation may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the scope of the present document.
National transposition dates
Date of adoption of this EN: 20 January 2017
Date of latest announcement of this EN (doa): 30 April 2017
Date of latest publication of new National Standard
or endorsement of this EN (dop/e): 31 October 2017
Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 31 October 2018
Modal verbs terminology
In the present document "shall", "shall not", "should", "should not", "may", "need not", "will", "will not", "can" and
"cannot" are to be interpreted as described in clause 3.2 of the ETSI Drafting Rules (Verbal forms for the expression of
provisions).
"must" and "must not" are NOT allowed in ETSI deliverables except when used in direct citation.
Introduction
The present document is a Harmonised Standard for amplifiers and active antennas used for broadcast TV reception
from 470 MHz to 790 MHz and VHF (174 MHz to 230 MHz).
The primary purpose of the present document is to specify technical parameters to limit the interfering effects caused by
unwanted signals on TV reception.
ETSI
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1 Scope
The present document covers amplifiers and indoor active antennas for broadcast TV and sound reception at UHF
(470 MHz to 790 MHz) and at VHF (174 MHz to 230 MHz).
The present document covers the essential requirements of article 3.2 of Directive 2014/53/EU [i.1] under the
conditions identified in annex A.
2 References
2.1 Normative references
References are specific, identified by date of publication and/or edition number or version number. Only the cited
version applies.
Referenced documents which are not found to be publicly available in the expected location might be found at
http://docbox.etsi.org/Reference.
NOTE: While any hyperlinks included in this clause were valid at the time of publication, ETSI cannot guarantee
their long-term validity.
The following referenced documents are necessary for the application of the present document.
[1] CENELEC EN 50083-2:2012: "Cable networks for television signals, sound signals and
interactive services - Part 2: Electromagnetic compatibility for equipment".
2.2 Informative references
References are either specific (identified by date of publication and/or edition number or version number) or
non-specific. For specific references, only the cited version applies. For non-specific references, the latest version of the
referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE: While any hyperlinks included in this clause were valid at the time of publication, ETSI cannot guarantee
their long-term validity.
The following referenced documents are not necessary for the application of the present document but they assist the
user with regard to a particular subject area.
[i.1] Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on the
harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of
radio equipment and repealing Directive 1999/5/EC.
[i.2] Rohde & Schwarz Application Note 1MA78-0E: "The Y Factor Technique for Noise Figure
Measurements", May 2012.
[i.3] Agilent Technologies Application note 1439 5988-8571EN: "Measuring Noise Figure with a
Spectrum Analyzer", 2003.
[i.4] Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 5376 final of 4.8.2015 on a standardisation request
to the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation and to the European
Telecommunications Standards Institute as regards radio equipment in support of Directive
2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council.
[i.5] Kraus, J. D.: "Antennas", second edition, McGraw-Hill International 1988.
[i.6] ETSI TR 100 028 all parts (V1.4.1) (12-2001): "Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio
spectrum Matters (ERM); Uncertainties in the measurement of mobile radio equipment
characteristics".
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[i.7] IEC 61169-24:2009: "Radio-frequency connectors - Part 24: Sectional specification - Radio
frequency coaxial connectors with screw coupling, typically for use in 75 Ω cable networks
(type F)".
[i.8] IEC 61169-2:2007: "Radio-frequency connectors - Part 2: Sectional specification - Radio
frequency coaxial connectors of type 9,52".
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations
3.1 Definitions
For the purposes of the present document, the following terms and definitions apply:
amplifier: indoor or outdoor equipment intended to amplify terrestrial broadcast signals
active antenna: antenna equipped with an integrated low noise amplifier for indoor use (equipment type A)
category: method of classifying equipment according to its type {P,D,L} and selectivity class {0,1,2,3,4}
Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT): platform for the delivery of digital TV content via terrestrial broadcasting
domestic amplifier: general purpose amplifier for use in domestic premises intended to amplify terrestrial broadcast
signals (equipment type D)
internal immunity: ability of a device, equipment or system to perform without degradation in the presence of
electromagnetic disturbances appearing at its normal input terminals or antennas
launch amplifier: high output level amplifier used to distribute terrestrial broadcast signals to multiple receivers
(equipment type L)
preamplifier: low noise amplifier with one or more outputs typically used immediately after a terrestrial receive
antenna
NOTE: A masthead amplifier is a preamplifier for outdoor use with terrestrial broadcast signals (equipment
type P).
UHF (Ultra High Frequency) band: broadcast band from 470 MHz to 790 MHz divided into 40 channels, each
8 MHz wide, numbered from 21 to 60
VHF (Very High Frequency) band: broadcast band from 174 MHz to 230 MHz divided into 8 channels, each 7 MHz
wide, numbered from 5 to 12
3.2 Symbols
For the purposes of the present document, the following symbols apply:
nf Noise Figure, expressed in dB
F Noise Factor
IM3 3rd order intercept
3.3 Abbreviations
For the purposes of the present document, the following abbreviations apply:
AAUT Active Antenna Under Test
AC Alternating Current
AUT Amplifier Under Test
CW Carrier Wave
DC Direct Current
ENR Excess Noise Ratio
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E-UTRA Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access
GTEM Gigahertz Transverse ElectroMagnetic
IMD Intermodulation Distortion
IMT International Mobile Telecommunication
MATV Master Antenna Television
RF Radio Frequency
RL Return Loss
SNR Signal to Noise Ratio
SWR Standing Wave Ratio
TOI Third Order Intercept
TV TeleVision
UHF Ultra High Frequency
VHF Very High Frequency
4 Technical requirements specifications
4.1 Environmental profile
The technical requirements of the present document apply under the environmental profile for operation of the
equipment, which shall be declared by the manufacturer. The equipment shall comply with all the technical
requirements of the present document which are identified as applicable in annex A at all times when operating within
the boundary limits of the declared operational environmental profile.
4.2 General conditions of measurement
4.2.1 General
This clause gives the general operational conditions. The product-specific operating conditions will be derived from the
product description and documentation and stated in the test report.
The levels of the test signals shall be expressed either in terms of the power relative to 1 mW (dBm) for amplifiers or
the field strength relative to 1 μV/m (dBμV/m) for antennas.
4.2.2 Equipment configuration
Power and signal distribution, grounding, interconnecting cabling and physical placement of equipment of a test system
shall simulate the typical application and usage in so far as is practicable, and shall be in accordance with the relevant
product specifications.
Only configurations within the range of setting likely to occur in normal use need be considered.
4.2.3 Test conditions
4.2.3.1 General
The equipment shall be tested under normal test conditions according to the relevant product and basic standards or to
the information accompanying the equipment, which shall be within the manufacturers declared range of humidity,
temperature and supply voltage. The test conditions shall be recorded in the test report.
The test configuration and mode of operation shall be representative of the intended use and shall be recorded in the test
report.
Typical test equipment will usually have a characteristic impedance of 50 Ω and antennas or amplifiers typically have a
characteristic impedance of 75 Ω. In such cases, impedance matching attenuators or transformers should be used to
interface to the equipment under test.
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The equipment under test should be fed by the intended power supply supplied by the manufacturer or a suitable
equivalent.
For amplifiers with multiple inputs or multiple outputs, any ports that would otherwise be unconnected shall be
terminated in a well-matched load. For devices with multiple outputs, all outputs should be tested.
4.2.3.2 Normal test conditions
4.2.3.2.1 Normal temperature and humidity
The normal temperature and humidity conditions for tests shall be a combination of temperature and humidity within
the following ranges:
• temperature: +15 °C to +35 °C;
• relative humidity: 20 % to 95 %, non-condensing.
4.2.3.2.2 Extreme temperatures
For tests at extreme temperatures, measurements shall be made at a lower temperature of -10 °C and an upper
temperature of +55 °C.
4.3 General assessment
The manufacturer shall at the time of submission of the equipment for test, supply the following information to be
recorded in the test report:
• the intended functions of the equipment which shall be in accordance with the documentation accompanying
the equipment;
• the equipment category, as defined in clause 4.4;
• the ancillary equipment (power supply for example) to be supplied with the equipment for testing (where
applicable);
• an exhaustive list of ports, classified as either power or signal. Power ports shall further be classified as AC or
DC power;
• the operating frequency ranges over which the equipment is intended to operate;
• the environment(s) in which the equipment is intended to be used.
4.4 Equipment categorization
The equipment covered by the present document is classified according to table 1 and table 2. The equipment type and
selectivity classification appropriate for the RF environment are combined to describe an equipment category.
Table 1: Equipment types
Equipment Description Notes
Type
P Preamplifiers Low noise amplifiers with one or more outputs.
D Domestic amplifiers Amplifiers with one or more outputs not intended for
low noise applications.
L Launch amplifiers High output level amplifiers used for MATV systems.
A Active antennas Amplified domestic antenna for indoor use.
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Table 2: RF environment and selectivity classification
Selectivity Intended RF environment Notes
Classification
0 IMT is not deployed in the range from This classification is expected to have a limited
694 MHz to 862 MHz. Devices have lifetime and may be withdrawn subject to European
wideband response, with no decisions relating to the band 694 MHz to 790 MHz.
selectivity. Wideband components (e.g. launch amplifiers) may
still be appropriate where filters are included
elsewhere in the system.
1 IMT is deployed above 700 MHz Provides selectivity to reject LTE-700 (E-UTRA band
(E-UTRA band 28 and band 20). 28) and LTE-800 (E-UTRA band 20) signals.
Devices have selectivity to reject IMT
signals above 700 MHz.
2 IMT is deployed above 700 MHz or
Provides selectivity to reject LTE-700 (E-UTRA band
below 470 MHz. Devices have 28), LTE-800 (E-UTRA band 20) and IMT signals
selectivity to reject IMT signals below below 470 MHz.
470 MHz and above 700 MHz.
3 IMT is deployed above 790 MHz Provides selectivity to reject LTE-800 (E-UTRA band
(E-UTRA band 20). Devices have 20). Filter rolls off in DTT channel 60.
selectivity to reject IMT signals above
790 MHz. DTT is not deployed in
channel 60 (782 MHz to 790 MHz).
4 IMT is
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HARMONISED EUROPEAN STANDARD
Amplifiers and active antennas for
TV broadcast reception in domestic premises;
Harmonised Standard covering the essential requirements
of article 3.2 of Directive 2014/53/EU
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Reference
DEN/ERM-TG17-16
Keywords
amplification, antenna, broadcasting, harmonised
standard
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights . 5
Foreword . 5
Modal verbs terminology . 5
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 References . 6
2.1 Normative references . 6
2.2 Informative references . 6
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations . 7
3.1 Definitions . 7
3.2 Symbols . 7
3.3 Abbreviations . 7
4 Technical requirements specifications . 8
4.1 Environmental profile . 8
4.2 General conditions of measurement . 8
4.2.1 General . 8
4.2.2 Equipment configuration . 8
4.2.3 Test conditions . 8
4.2.3.1 General . 8
4.2.3.2 Normal test conditions . 9
4.2.3.2.1 Normal temperature and humidity . 9
4.2.3.2.2 Extreme temperatures . 9
4.3 General assessment. 9
4.4 Equipment categorization . 9
4.5 Conformance requirements . 10
4.5.1 Gain . 10
4.5.1.1 Definition . 10
4.5.1.2 Limits . 10
4.5.1.3 Conformance . 11
4.5.2 Noise figure . 11
4.5.2.1 Definition . 11
4.5.2.2 Limits . 11
4.5.2.3 Conformance . 11
4.5.3 Amplifier intermodulation . 12
4.5.3.1 Definition . 12
4.5.3.2 Limits . 12
4.5.3.3 Conformance . 12
4.5.4 Return loss . 12
4.5.4.1 Definition . 12
4.5.4.2 Limits . 13
4.5.4.3 Conformance . 13
4.5.5 Selectivity . 13
4.5.5.1 Definition . 13
4.5.5.2 Classification 1 . 13
4.5.5.3 Classification 2 . 14
4.5.5.4 Classification 3 . 14
4.5.5.5 Classification 4 . 15
4.5.5.6 Conformance . 16
4.5.6 Active antenna gain . 16
4.5.6.1 Definition . 16
4.5.6.2 Limits . 16
4.5.6.3 Conformance . 16
4.5.7 Active antenna figure of merit . 16
4.5.7.1 Definition . 16
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4.5.7.2 Limits . 17
4.5.7.3 Conformance . 17
4.5.8 Active antenna intermodulation . 17
4.5.8.1 Definition . 17
4.5.8.2 Limits . 17
4.5.8.3 Conformance . 17
4.5.9 Internal immunity . 18
4.5.9.1 Definition . 18
4.5.9.2 Limits . 18
4.5.9.3 Conformance . 18
4.5.10 RF Connectors . 18
5 Testing for compliance with technical requirements . 18
5.1 Environmental conditions for testing . 18
5.2 Interpretation of the measurement results . 18
5.3 Methods of measurement . 19
5.3.1 Amplifier gain . 19
5.3.2 Noise figure . 19
5.3.3 Amplifier intermodulation . 21
5.3.4 Return loss . 22
5.3.5 Selectivity . 22
5.3.6 Active antenna gain . 23
5.3.7 Active antenna figure of merit . 23
5.3.8 Active antenna intermodulation . 24
5.3.9 Internal immunity . 24
5.3.9.1 Method of measurement . 24
Annex A (informative): Relationship between the present document and the essential
requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU . 25
Annex B (informative): Active Antenna Theory . 26
Annex C (informative): Change History . 28
History . 29
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Intellectual Property Rights
IPRs essential or potentially essential to the present document may have been declared to ETSI. The information
pertaining to these essential IPRs, if any, is publicly available for ETSI members and non-members, and can be found
in ETSI SR 000 314: "Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs); Essential, or potentially Essential, IPRs notified to ETSI in
respect of ETSI standards", which is available from the ETSI Secretariat. Latest updates are available on the ETSI Web
server (https://ipr.etsi.org/).
Pursuant to the ETSI IPR Policy, no investigation, including IPR searches, has been carried out by ETSI. No guarantee
can be given as to the existence of other IPRs not referenced in ETSI SR 000 314 (or the updates on the ETSI Web
server) which are, or may be, or may become, essential to the present document.
Foreword
This final draft Harmonised European Standard (EN) has been produced by ETSI Technical Committee
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM), and is now submitted for the Vote phase of the
ETSI standards EN Approval Procedure.
The present document has been prepared under the Commission's standardisation request C(2015) 5376 final [i.4] to
provide one voluntary means of conforming to the essential requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU on the
harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment and
repealing Directive 1999/5/EC [i.1].
Once the present document is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive, compliance with
the normative clauses of the present document given in table A.1 confers, within the limits of the scope of the present
document, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding essential requirements of that Directive and associated
EFTA regulations.
Other Union legislation may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the scope of the present document.
Proposed national transposition dates
Date of latest announcement of this EN (doa): 3 months after ETSI publication
Date of latest publication of new National Standard
or endorsement of this EN (dop/e): 6 months after doa
Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 18 months after doa
Modal verbs terminology
In the present document "shall", "shall not", "should", "should not", "may", "need not", "will", "will not", "can" and
"cannot" are to be interpreted as described in clause 3.2 of the ETSI Drafting Rules (Verbal forms for the expression of
provisions).
"must" and "must not" are NOT allowed in ETSI deliverables except when used in direct citation.
Introduction
The present document is a Harmonised Standard for amplifiers and active antennas used for broadcast TV reception
from 470 MHz to 790 MHz and VHF (174 MHz to 230 MHz).
The primary purpose of the present document is to specify technical parameters to limit the interfering effects caused by
unwanted signals on TV reception.
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1 Scope
The present document covers amplifiers and indoor active antennas for broadcast TV and sound reception at UHF
(470 MHz to 790 MHz) and at VHF (174 MHz to 230 MHz).
The present document covers the essential requirements of article 3.2 of Directive 2014/53/EU [i.1] under the
conditions identified in annex A.
2 References
2.1 Normative references
References are specific, identified by date of publication and/or edition number or version number. Only the cited
version applies.
Referenced documents which are not found to be publicly available in the expected location might be found at
http://docbox.etsi.org/Reference.
NOTE: While any hyperlinks included in this clause were valid at the time of publication, ETSI cannot guarantee
their long-term validity.
The following referenced documents are necessary for the application of the present document.
[1] CENELEC EN 50083-2:2012: "Cable networks for television signals, sound signals and
interactive services - Part 2: Electromagnetic compatibility for equipment".
2.2 Informative references
References are either specific (identified by date of publication and/or edition number or version number) or
non-specific. For specific references, only the cited version applies. For non-specific references, the latest version of the
referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE: While any hyperlinks included in this clause were valid at the time of publication, ETSI cannot guarantee
their long-term validity.
The following referenced documents are not necessary for the application of the present document but they assist the
user with regard to a particular subject area.
[i.1] Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on the
harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of
radio equipment and repealing Directive 1999/5/EC.
[i.2] Rohde & Schwarz Application Note 1MA78-0E: "The Y Factor Technique for Noise Figure
Measurements", May 2012.
[i.3] Agilent Technologies Application note 1439 5988-8571EN: "Measuring Noise Figure with a
Spectrum Analyzer", 2003.
[i.4] Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 5376 final of 4.8.2015 on a standardisation request
to the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation and to the European
Telecommunications Standards Institute as regards radio equipment in support of Directive
2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council.
[i.5] Kraus, J. D.: "Antennas", second edition, McGraw-Hill International 1988.
[i.6] ETSI TR 100 028 all parts (V1.4.1) (12-2001): "Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio
spectrum Matters (ERM); Uncertainties in the measurement of mobile radio equipment
characteristics".
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[i.7] IEC 61169-24:2009: "Radio-frequency connectors - Part 24: Sectional specification - Radio
frequency coaxial connectors with screw coupling, typically for use in 75 Ω cable networks
(type F)".
[i.8] IEC 61169-2:2007: "Radio-frequency connectors - Part 2: Sectional specification - Radio
frequency coaxial connectors of type 9,52".
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations
3.1 Definitions
For the purpose of the present document, the following terms and definitions apply:
amplifier: indoor or outdoor equipment intended to amplify terrestrial broadcast signals
active antenna: antenna equipped with an integrated low noise amplifier for indoor use (equipment type A)
category: method of classifying equipment according to its type {P,D,L} and selectivity class {0,1,2,3,4}
Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT): platform for the delivery of digital TV content via terrestrial broadcasting
domestic amplifier: general purpose amplifier for use in domestic premises intended to amplify terrestrial broadcast
signals (equipment type D)
internal immunity: ability of a device, equipment or system to perform without degradation in the presence of
electromagnetic disturbances appearing at its normal input terminals or antennas
launch amplifier: high output level amplifier used to distribute terrestrial broadcast signals to multiple receivers
(equipment type L)
preamplifier: low noise amplifier with one or more outputs typically used immediately after a terrestrial receive
antenna
NOTE: A masthead amplifier is a preamplifier for outdoor use with terrestrial broadcast signals (equipment
type P).
UHF (Ultra High Frequency) band: broadcast band from 470 MHz to 790 MHz divided into 40 channels, each
8 MHz wide, numbered from 21 to 60
VHF (Very High Frequency) band: broadcast band from 174 MHz to 230 MHz divided into 8 channels, each 7 MHz
wide, numbered from 5 to 12
3.2 Symbols
For the purposes of the present document, the following symbols apply:
nf Noise Figure, expressed in dB
F Noise Factor
IM3 3rd order intercept
3.3 Abbreviations
For the purposes of the present document, the following abbreviations apply:
AAUT Active Antenna Under Test
AC Alternating Current
AUT Amplifier Under Test
CW Carrier Wave
DC Direct Current
ENR Excess Noise Ratio
E-UTRA Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access
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GTEM Gigahertz Transverse ElectroMagnetic
IMD Intermodulation Distortion
IMT International Mobile Telecommunication
MATV Master Antenna Television
RF Radio Frequency
RL Return Loss
SNR Signal to Noise Ratio
SWR Standing Wave Ratio
TOI Third Order Intercept
TV TeleVision
UHF Ultra High Frequency
VHF Very High Frequency
4 Technical requirements specifications
4.1 Environmental profile
The technical requirements of the present document apply under the environmental profile for operation of the
equipment, which shall be declared by the manufacturer. The equipment shall comply with all the technical
requirements of the present document which are identified as applicable in annex A at all times when operating within
the boundary limits of the declared operational environmental profile.
4.2 General conditions of measurement
4.2.1 General
This clause gives the general operational conditions. The product-specific operating conditions will be derived from the
product description and documentation and stated in the test report.
The levels of the test signals shall be expressed either in terms of the power relative to 1 mW (dBm) for amplifiers or
the field strength relative to 1 μV/m (dBμV/m) for antennas.
4.2.2 Equipment configuration
Power and signal distribution, grounding, interconnecting cabling and physical placement of equipment of a test system
shall simulate the typical application and usage in so far as is practicable, and shall be in accordance with the relevant
product specifications.
Only configurations within the range of setting likely to occur in normal use need be considered.
4.2.3 Test conditions
4.2.3.1 General
The equipment shall be tested under normal test conditions according to the relevant product and basic standards or to
the information accompanying the equipment, which shall be within the manufacturers declared range of humidity,
temperature and supply voltage. The test conditions shall be recorded in the test report.
The test configuration and mode of operation shall be representative of the intended use and shall be recorded in the test
report.
Typical test equipment will usually have a characteristic impedance of 50 Ω and antennas or amplifiers typically have a
characteristic impedance of 75 Ω. In such cases, impedance matching attenuators or transformers should be used to
interface to the equipment under test.
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The equipment under test should be fed by the intended power supply supplied by the manufacturer or a suitable
equivalent.
For amplifiers with multiple inputs or multiple outputs, any ports that would otherwise be unconnected shall be
terminated in a well-matched load. For devices with multiple outputs, all outputs should be tested.
4.2.3.2 Normal test conditions
4.2.3.2.1 Normal temperature and humidity
The normal temperature and humidity conditions for tests shall be a combination of temperature and humidity within
the following ranges:
• temperature: +15 °C to +35 °C;
• relative humidity: 20 % to 95 %, non-condensing.
4.2.3.2.2 Extreme temperatures
For tests at extreme temperatures, measurements shall be made at a lower temperature of -10 °C and an upper
temperature of +55 °C.
4.3 General assessment
The manufacturer shall at the time of submission of the equipment for test, supply the following information to be
recorded in the test report:
• the intended functions of the equipment which shall be in accordance with the documentation accompanying
the equipment;
• the equipment category, as defined in clause 4.4;
• the ancillary equipment (power supply for example) to be supplied with the equipment for testing (where
applicable);
• an exhaustive list of ports, classified as either power or signal. Power ports shall further be classified as AC or
DC power;
• the operating frequency ranges over which the equipment is intended to operate;
• the environment(s) in which the equipment is intended to be used.
4.4 Equipment categorization
The equipment covered by the present document is classified according to table 1 and table 2. The equipment type
and selectivity classification appropriate for the RF environment are combined to describe an equipment category.
Table 1: Equipment types
Equipment Description Notes
Type
P Preamplifiers Low noise amplifiers with one or more outputs.
D Domestic amplifiers Amplifiers with one or more outputs not intended for
low noise applications.
L Launch amplifiers High output level amplifiers used for MATV systems.
A Active antennas Amplified domestic antenna for indoor use.
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Table 2: RF environment and selectivity classification
Selectivity Intended RF environment Notes
Classification
0 IMT is not deployed in the range from This classification is expected to have a limited
694 MHz to 862 MHz. Devices have lifetime and may be withdrawn subject to European
wideband response, with no decisions relating to the band 694 MHz to 790 MHz.
selectivity. Wideband components (e.g. launch amplifiers) may
still be appropriate where filters are included
elsewhere in the system.
1 IMT is deployed above 700 MHz Provides selectivity to reject LTE-700 (E-UTRA band
(E-UTRA band 28 and band 20). 28) and LTE-800 (E-UTRA band 20) signals.
Devices have selectivity to reject IMT
signals above 700 MHz.
2 IMT is deployed above 700 MHz or
Provides selectivity to reject LTE-700 (E-UTRA band
below 470 MHz. Devices have 28), LTE-800 (E-UTRA band 20) and IMT signals
selectivity to reject IMT signals below below 470 MHz.
470 MHz and above 700 MHz.
3 IMT is deployed above 790 MHz Provides selectivity to reject LTE-800 (E-UTRA
...
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HARMONISED EUROPEAN STANDARD
Amplifiers and active antennas for TV broadcast reception
in domestic premises;
Harmonised Standard covering the essential requirements
of article 3.2 of Directive 2014/53/EU
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Reference
DEN/ERM-TG17-16
Keywords
amplification, antenna, broadcasting, harmonised
standard
ETSI
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F-06921 Sophia Antipolis Cedex - FRANCE
Tel.: +33 4 92 94 42 00 Fax: +33 4 93 65 47 16
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GSM® and the GSM logo are Trade Marks registered and owned by the GSM Association.
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights . 5
Foreword . 5
Modal verbs terminology . 5
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 7
2 References . 7
2.1 Normative references . 7
2.2 Informative references . 8
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations . 8
3.1 Definitions . 8
3.2 Symbols . 9
3.3 Abbreviations . 9
4 Technical requirements specifications . 9
4.1 Environmental profile . 9
4.2 General conditions of measurement . 10
4.2.1 General . 10
4.2.2 Equipment configuration . 10
4.2.3 Test conditions . 10
4.2.3.1 General . 10
4.2.3.2 Normal test conditions . 10
4.2.3.2.1 Normal temperature and humidity . 10
4.2.3.2.2 Extreme temperatures . 10
4.3 General assessment. 10
4.4 Conformance requirements . 11
4.4.1 Gain . 11
4.4.1.1 Definition . 11
4.4.1.2 Limits . 11
4.4.1.3 Conformance . 11
4.4.2 Noise figure . 11
4.4.2.1 Definition . 11
4.4.2.2 Limits . 12
4.4.2.3 Conformance . 12
4.4.3 Amplifier intermodulation . 12
4.4.3.1 Definition . 12
4.4.3.2 Limits . 12
4.4.3.3 Conformance . 13
4.4.4 Return loss . 13
4.4.4.1 Definition . 13
4.4.4.2 Limits . 13
4.4.4.3 Conformance . 14
4.4.5 Selectivity . 14
4.4.5.1 Definition . 14
4.4.5.2 Classification 1 . 14
4.4.5.3 Classification 2 . 15
4.4.5.4 Conformance . 15
4.4.6 Active antenna gain . 15
4.4.6.1 Definition . 15
4.4.6.2 Limits . 15
4.4.6.3 Conformance . 16
4.4.7 Active antenna figure of merit . 16
4.4.7.1 Definition . 16
4.4.7.2 Limits . 16
4.4.7.3 Conformance . 16
4.4.8 Active antenna intermodulation . 16
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4.4.8.1 Definition . 16
4.4.8.2 Limits . 17
4.4.7.3 Conformance . 17
4.4.9 Internal immunity . 17
4.4.9.1 Definition . 17
4.4.9.2 Limits . 17
4.4.10 Unwanted emissions in the spurious domain . 17
4.4.10.1 Definition . 17
4.4.10.2 Limits . 17
4.4.11 RF Connectors . 17
5 Testing for compliance with technical requirements . 17
5.1 Environmental conditions for testing . 17
5.2 Interpretation of the measurement results . 18
5.3 Methods of measurement . 18
5.3.1 Amplifier gain . 18
5.3.2 Noise figure . 19
5.3.3 Amplifier intermodulation . 20
5.3.4 Return loss . 21
5.3.5 Selectivity . 22
5.3.6 Active antenna gain . 22
5.3.7 Active antenna figure of merit . 23
5.3.8 Active antenna intermodulation . 23
5.3.9 Internal immunity . 24
5.3.9.1 Method of measurement . 24
5.3.10 Unwanted emissions in the spurious domain . 24
5.3.10.1 Methods of measurement . 24
Annex A (normative): Relationship between the present document and the essential
requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU . 25
Annex B (informative): Active Antenna Theory . 26
Annex C (informative): Change History . 28
History . 29
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Intellectual Property Rights
IPRs essential or potentially essential to the present document may have been declared to ETSI. The information
pertaining to these essential IPRs, if any, is publicly available for ETSI members and non-members, and can be found
in ETSI SR 000 314: "Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs); Essential, or potentially Essential, IPRs notified to ETSI in
respect of ETSI standards", which is available from the ETSI Secretariat. Latest updates are available on the ETSI Web
server (https://ipr.etsi.org/).
Pursuant to the ETSI IPR Policy, no investigation, including IPR searches, has been carried out by ETSI. No guarantee
can be given as to the existence of other IPRs not referenced in ETSI SR 000 314 (or the updates on the ETSI Web
server) which are, or may be, or may become, essential to the present document.
Foreword
This draft Harmonised European Standard (EN) has been produced by ETSI Technical Committee Electromagnetic
compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM), and is now submitted for the combined Public Enquiry and Vote
phase of the ETSI standards EN Approval Procedure.
The present document has been prepared under the Commission's standardisation request C(2015) 5376 final [i.4] to
provide one voluntary means of conforming to the essential requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU on the
harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment and
repealing Directive 1999/5/EC [i.1].
Once the present document is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive, compliance with
the normative clauses of the present document given in table A.1 confers, within the limits of the scope of the present
document, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding essential requirements of that Directive and associated
EFTA regulations.
Other Union legislation may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the scope of the present document.
National transposition dates
Date of adoption of this EN:
Date of latest announcement of this EN (doa): 3 months after ETSI publication
Date of latest publication of new National Standard 6 months after doa
or endorsement of this EN (dop/e):
Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 18 months after doa
Modal verbs terminology
In the present document "shall", "shall not", "should", "should not", "may", "need not", "will", "will not", "can" and
"cannot" are to be interpreted as described in clause 3.2 of the ETSI Drafting Rules (Verbal forms for the expression of
provisions).
"must" and "must not" are NOT allowed in ETSI deliverables except when used in direct citation.
Introduction
The present document is a Harmonised Standard for amplifiers and active antennas used for broadcast TV reception
from 470 MHz to 790 MHz and VHF (174 MHz to 230 MHz).
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The primary purpose of the present document is to specify technical parameters to limit the interfering effects caused by
unwanted signals on TV reception.
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1 Scope
The present document covers amplifiers and active antennas used for broadcast TV and sound reception at UHF
(470 MHz to 790 MHz) and at VHF (174 MHz to 230 MHz).
The present document applies to the domestic equipment types defined in table 1.
Table 1: Equipment type definitions
Equipment Description Notes
Type
P Preamplifiers Low noise amplifiers with one or more outputs.
D Domestic amplifiers Amplifiers with one or more outputs not intended for
low noise applications.
L Launch amplifiers High output level amplifiers used for MATV systems.
A Active antennas Amplified domestic antenna for indoor use.
The selectivity classifications and associated RF environments are defined in table 2.
Table 2: RF environment and selectivity classification
Selectivity Intended RF environment Notes
Classification
0 IMT is not deployed in the range from This classification is expected to have a limited
694 MHz to 790 MHz. Devices have lifetime and may be withdrawn subject to European
wideband response, with no decisions relating to the band 694 MHz to 790 MHz.
selectivity. Wideband components (e.g. launch amplifiers) may
still be appropriate where filters are included
elsewhere in the system.
1 IMT is deployed above 700 MHz Provides selectivity to reject LTE-700 (E-UTRA band
(E-UTRA band 28 and band 20). 28) and LTE-800 (E-UTRA band 20) signals.
Devices have selectivity to reject IMT
signals above 700 MHz.
2 IMT is deployed above 700 MHz or Provides selectivity to reject LTE-700 (E-UTRA band
below 470 MHz. Devices have
28), LTE-800 (E-UTRA band 20) and IMT signals
selectivity to reject IMT signals below below 470 MHz.
470 MHz and above 700 MHz.
The equipment type and selectivity classification appropriate for the RF environment are combined to define an
equipment category. For example, equipment type P and selectivity classification 0 denotes a wideband preamplifier
(equipment category P0) intended for use where IMT is not deployed in the range from 694 MHz to 790 MHz.
The present document contains requirements to demonstrate that radio equipment both effectively uses and supports the
efficient use of radio spectrum in order to avoid harmful interference.
2 References
2.1 Normative references
References are either specific (identified by date of publication and/or edition number or version number) or
non-specific. For specific references, only the cited version applies. For non-specific references, the latest version of the
referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
Referenced documents which are not found to be publicly available in the expected location might be found at
http://docbox.etsi.org/Reference.
NOTE: While any hyperlinks included in this clause were valid at the time of publication, ETSI cannot guarantee
their long-term validity.
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The following referenced documents are necessary for the application of the present document.
[1] CENELEC EN 50083-2:2012: "Cable networks for television signals, sound signals and
interactive services - Part 2: Electromagnetic compatibility for equipment".
[2] CENELEC EN 55032:2015: "Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment. Emission
requirements".
2.2 Informative references
References are either specific (identified by date of publication and/or edition number or version number) or
non-specific. For specific references, only the cited version applies. For non-specific references, the latest version of the
referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE: While any hyperlinks included in this clause were valid at the time of publication, ETSI cannot guarantee
their long-term validity.
The following referenced documents are not necessary for the application of the present document but they assist the
user with regard to a particular subject area.
[i.1] Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on the
harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of
radio equipment and repealing Directive 1999/5/EC.
[i.2] Rohde & Schwarz Application Note 1MA78-0E: "The Y Factor Technique for Noise Figure
Measurements", May 2012.
[i.3] Agilent Technologies Application note 1439 5988-8571EN: "Measuring Noise Figure with a
Spectrum Analyzer", 2003.
[i.4] Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 5376 final of 4.8.2015 on a standardisation request
to the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation and to the European
Telecommunications Standards Institute as regards radio equipment in support of Directive
2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council.
[i.5] Kraus, J. D., Antennas, second edition, McGraw-Hill International 1988.
[i.6] ETSI TR 100 028 all parts (V1.4.1) (12-2001): "Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio
spectrum Matters (ERM); Uncertainties in the measurement of mobile radio equipment
characteristics".
[i.7] CEPT/ERC/Recommendation 74-01E (01-2011): "Unwanted Emissions In The Spurious
Domain".
[i.8] IEC 61169-24:2009: "Radio-frequency connectors - Part 24: Sectional specification - Radio
frequency coaxial connectors with screw coupling, typically for use in 75 Ω cable networks (type
F)".
[i.9] IEC-61169-2:2007: "Radio-frequency connectors - Part 2: Sectional specification - Radio
frequency coaxial connectors of type 9,52".
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations
3.1 Definitions
For the purpose of the present document, the following terms and definitions apply:
amplifier: indoor or outdoor equipment intended to amplify broadcast signals
active antenna: antenna equipped with an integrated low noise amplifier for indoor use
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domestic amplifier: general purpose amplifier for use in domestic premises
launch amplifier: high output level amplifier used to distribute brodcast signals to multiple receivers
preamplifier: low noise amplifier with one or more outputs typically used immediately after the receive antenna
UHF (Ultra High Frequency) band: broadcast band from 470 MHz to 790 MHz divided into 40 channels, each
8 MHz wide, numbered from 21 to 60
VHF (Very High Frequency) band: broadcast band from 174 MHz to 230 MHz divided into 8 channels, each 7 MHz
wide, numbered from 5 to 12
3.2 Symbols
For the purposes of the present document, the following symbols apply:
nf Noise Figure, expressed in dB
F Noise Factor
IM3 3rd order intercept
3.3 Abbreviations
For the purposes of the present document, the following abbreviations apply:
AAUT Active Antenna Under Test
AC Alternating Current
AUT Amplifier Under Test
CW Carrier Wave
DC Direct Current
ENR Excess Noise Ratio
E-UTRA Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access
GTEM Gigahertz Transverse ElectroMagnetic
IMD Intermodulation Distortion
IMT International Mobile Telecommunication
MATV Master Antenna Television
RF Radio Frequency
RL Return Loss
SNR Signal to Noise Ratio
SWR Standing Wave Ratio
TOI Third Order Intercept
TV TeleVision
UHF Ultra High Frequency
VHF Very High Frequency
4 Technical requirements specifications
4.1 Environmental profile
The technical requirements of the present document apply under the environmental profile for operation of the
equipment, which shall be declared by the manufacturer. The equipment shall comply with all the technical
requirements of the present document at all times when operating within the boundary limits of the declared operational
environmental profile.
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4.2 General conditions of measurement
4.2.1 General
This clause gives the general operational conditions. The product-specific operating conditions will be derived from the
product description and documentation and stated in the test report.
The levels of the test signals shall be expressed either in terms of the power relative to 1 mW (dBm) for amplifiers or
the field strength relative to 1 μV/m (dBμV/m) for antennas.
4.2.2 Equipment configuration
Power and signal distribution, grounding, interconnecting cabling and physical placement of equipment of a test system
shall simulate the typical application and usage in so far as is practicable, and shall be in accordance with the relevant
product specifications.
Only configurations within the range of setting likely to occur in normal use need be considered.
4.2.3 Test conditions
4.2.3.1 General
The equipment shall be tested under normal test conditions according to the relevant product and basic standards or to
the information accompanying the equipment, which shall be within the manufacturers declared range of humidity,
temperature and supply voltage. The test conditions shall be recorded in the test report.
The test configuration and mode of operation shall be representative of the intended use and shall be recorded in the test
report.
Typical test equipment will usually have a characteristic impedance of 50 Ω and antennas or amplifiers typically have a
characteristic impedance of 75 Ω. In such cases, impedance matching attenuators or transformers should be used to
interface to the equipment under test.
The equipment under test should be fed by the intended power supply supplied by the manufacturer or a suitable
equivalent.
4.2.3.2 Normal test conditions
4.2.3.2.1 Normal temperature and humidity
The normal temperature and humidity conditions for tests shall be a combination of temperature and humidity within
the following ranges:
• temperature: +15 °C to +35 °C;
• relative humidity: 20 % to 95 %, non-condensing.
4.2.3.2.2 Extreme temperatures
For tests at extreme temperatures, measurements shall be made at a lower temperature of -10 °C and an upper
temperature of +55 °C.
4.3 General assessment
The manufacturer shall at the time of submission of the equipment for test, supply the following information to be
recorded in the test report:
• the intended functions of the equipment which shall be in accordance with the documentation accompanying
the equipment;
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• the equipment category, as defined in clause 1;
• the ancillary equipment (power supply for example) to be supplied with the equipment for testing (where
applicable);
• an exhaustive list of ports, classified as either power or signal. Power ports shall further be classified as AC or
DC power;
• the operating frequency ranges over which the equipment is intended to operate;
• the environment(s) in which the equipment is intended to be used.
4.4 Conformance requirements
4.4.1 Gain
4.4.1.1 Definition
This is the ratio of the power at the output of an amplifier to the power
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