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    Cross Polarization Interference Cancellation (XPIC)

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    This document discusses cross polarization interference cancellation (XPIC) technology. XPIC allows the same frequency to be assigned to both the vertical and horizontal polarizations on a microwave path, effectively doubling capacity. It works by cancelling interference between the two polarizations. The document provides examples of standard vs. XPIC frequency assignments and considerations for using XPIC such as high cross polarization discrimination antennas, employing automatic transmit power control, and additional losses. It also notes some manufacturers that offer XPIC capabilities.

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    Cross Polarization Interference Cancellation (XPIC)

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    This document discusses cross polarization interference cancellation (XPIC) technology. XPIC allows the same frequency to be assigned to both the vertical and horizontal polarizations on a microwave path, effectively doubling capacity. It works by cancelling interference between the two polarizations. The document provides examples of standard vs. XPIC frequency assignments and considerations for using XPIC such as high cross polarization discrimination antennas, employing automatic transmit power control, and additional losses. It also notes some manufacturers that offer XPIC capabilities.

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    This document discusses cross polarization interference cancellation (XPIC) technology. XPIC allows the same frequency to be assigned to both the vertical and horizontal polarizations on a microwave path, effectively doubling capacity. It works by cancelling interference between the two polarizations. The document provides examples of standard vs. XPIC frequency assignments and considerations for using XPIC such as high cross polarization discrimination antennas, employing automatic transmit power control, and additional losses. It also notes some manufacturers that offer XPIC capabilities.

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    Cross Polarization Interference Cancellation (XPIC)

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    This document discusses cross polarization interference cancellation (XPIC) technology. XPIC allows the same frequency to be assigned to both the vertical and horizontal polarizations on a microwave path, effectively doubling capacity. It works by cancelling interference between the two polarizations. The document provides examples of standard vs. XPIC frequency assignments and considerations for using XPIC such as high cross polarization discrimination antennas, employing automatic transmit power control, and additional losses. It also notes some manufacturers that offer XPIC capabilities.

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    Cross Polarization Interference

    Cancellation (XPIC)
    Topics of Discussion

     What is XPIC?

     Examples

     Design Considerations
    General Comments
     Some carrier’s transport system designers are
    not aware that more than one RF channel may
    be assigned to a path
     Some also believe that if you do assign a
    second channel on a path that another antenna
    is required

     And most do not know about XPIC and what it


    allows a design engineer to accomplish
    Disclaimers

     This presentation is not a sales pitch for NEC


    equipment

     According to Dick Laine at Harris Corporation a


    similar capability is available for their Megastar
    Radio

     According to Floyd Brutout, Alcatel does not at


    this time offer a similar capability
    Disclaimers

     The presenter only has experience with NEC


    XPIC equipment

     Becky Holland and Bruce Blain of NEC wrote


    an article for RadioResourceMagazine
     Informationfrom that article is presented
    with the permission of Bruce Blaine
     
    What is XPIC?

     Cross Polarization Interference


    Cancellation (XPIC)

     How does microwave radio having XPIC


    capabilities effectively double the potential
    capacity of a microwave path?
    What is XPIC?

     It allows the assignment of the same frequency


    to both the vertical and horizontal polarization
    on a path

     Where available frequencies are limited then it


    is possible to assign the same frequency twice
    on the same path using both polarizations
    What is XPIC?
     Using standard microwave equipment from any
    of the major manufacturers, if a full block of
    eight frequencies were available for a 6 GHz
    lower band path then eight frequencies could
    be assigned in each direction on the path, four
    per polarization
     Using equipment with XPIC capability sixteen
    frequencies may be assigned each way on the
    same path, eight per polarization
    What is XPIC?

    Standard Frequency Assignments XPIC Frequency Assignments

     4 Frequencies – Horizontal 8 Frequencies – Horizontal

     4 Frequencies – Vertical 8 Frequencies - Vertical


    Design Considerations
     The use of XPIC requires very high cross
    polarization discrimination antennas such as
    Andrew HSX-40 dB Cross Polarization
    discrimination
     XPIC should be considered in the initial system
    design – retrofitting the equipment with the
    required intra bay cables is not easy after the
    equipment is installed, in fact NEC engineers
    told me that it cannot be retrofitted in the field
    Design Considerations

     NEC prefers to have ATPC operational on


    paths using XPIC equipment

     ATPC must be turned ON for both directions of


    a path

     Adjacent frequencies on a path should be


    receiving at nearly the same level in order for
    XPIC equipment to work properly
    Design Considerations

     For Example, if 13T requires ATPC to clear an


    interference case then 12T and 14T are also
    required to use ATPC at the same levels

     Designers must employ XPIC for the protection


    channel and the first operational channel for
    the remaining channels 2 through 7 XPIC may
    be applied on a per channel basis
    Design Considerations
     For circulator coupled XPIC equipment an
    additional 7.1 dB of loss for the transmitters
    and 7.2 dB of loss for the receivers must be
    taken into account in the path calculations
     XPIC equipment will work with one transmit
    antenna and if required a diversity antenna.
    The three-antenna configuration required by
    some equipment manufacturers because of
    intermodulation is not required
    Discussion, Questions, Comments

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