Broadcom Submits New Study to FCC on 6 GHz Very-Lower-Power Operations
Broadcom filed at the FCC a new analysis of the interference risk of very-low-power operations in the 6 GHz band to electronic newsgathering operations. The analysis focused on VLP interactions with truck-mounted ENG receivers. “This analysis confirms that the risk…
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of harmful interference from a VLP device to such a receiver is insignificant even when using conservative assumptions,” said a filing posted Tuesday in docket 18-295. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is expected to seek a vote an order on revised rules for the 6 GHz band, focused on VLP operations, in coming months (see 2308070060). “Because VLP devices are itinerant, any such VLP device would be very likely to be transported away from that area as quickly as it entered, making even the worst-case impact we examine small,” Broadcom said: “ENG operators also have the capability to optimize their link conditions by, for example, reducing the distance between the transmitter and receiver, elevating the receiver above clutter, or adjusting transmit power levels.”