| 摘要 |
A method and apparatus for simulating signal interference within a communication system, such wireless or cellular communication systems. The communication system is preferably of a type in which code division multiple access (CDMA) spread spectrum communication signals are used. The method for simulating signal interference power received by a base station receiver includes estimating a first composite signal power corresponding to the sum of signal power transmitted by a first set of simulated users located in a first cell. An estimate is also made of a first normalized date rate for transmission of the composite signal. A first interference signal is then generated at a power level determined on the basis of the first composite signal power and normalized data rate. In a preferred implementation, the first interference signal power is adjusted in accordance with an average power fluctuation arising as a consequence of closed loop power control. Further, a second composite signal power is determined by estimating the sum of signal power transmitted by a second set of simulated users located outside of the first cell. A similar estimate is made of a second normalized data rate at which this signal power is transmitted by the second set of simulated users. This allows the generation of a second interference signal based on the second composite signal power and normalized data rate. Generation of the first interference signal will typically involve synthesis of electrical noise over a predetermined frequency band. The power of the electrical noise is then adjusted in accordance with the product of the first composite signal power and the first normalized data rate. |
