PIM Testing for Network Interference Detection
New Era Integrated Solutions is your trusted U.S.-based provider of Passive Intermodulation (PIM) testing services. With over 20 years of telecom experience in 4G and 5G networks, our certified engineers deliver FCC and OSHA-compliant solutions. We help you achieve improved signal integrity, greater network reliability, and complete performance optimization by identifying and resolving PIM interference. Trust our team to protect your network’s quality and ensure a seamless user experience.
Why PIM Testing is Essential
PIM interference is a silent threat to network performance. PIM testing is essential because it accurately identifies interference issues at both RF and baseband levels before they impact your customers. By proactively detecting these problems, you can ensure consistent network reliability and prevent performance degradation. This process is critical for preventing dropped calls, reducing slow data speeds, and maintaining a high-quality service standard for your users.
Types of PIM Testing
CPRI-Based PIM Testing
CPRI-based PIM testing offers powerful baseband-level diagnostics without requiring a tower climb or full RF access. This method allows for early and efficient PIM detection directly from the base of the cell site. Through detailed CPRI analysis, our engineers can quickly pinpoint which sector is experiencing interference, saving valuable time and resources during troubleshooting.
RF-Based PIM Testing
RF-based PIM testing provides a hands-on approach to identifying interference sources within the RF path. This method detects issues in physical components like RF cables, connectors, and antennas. By generating real-world signal performance data, RF testing allows us to locate external PIM sources and validate the quality of RF connections, ensuring every component functions correctly.
Common PIM Issues & Causes
PIM interference can arise from various sources within your network infrastructure. Some of the most common causes include:
- Faulty or loose connectors that create inconsistent electrical contacts.
- Corrosion in network equipment, often caused by moisture or environmental exposure.
- Issues from passive elements such as damaged cables, antennas, or tower mounts.
Identifying these PIM sources is the first step toward effective interference mitigation and restoring network health.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Passive Intermodulation is a form of signal interference generated when two or more signals mix in a non-linear passive device. This creates unwanted signals that can degrade a network’s receive sensitivity and overall performance.
PIM testing is crucial for maintaining network reliability and performance. It helps locate hidden interference sources that cause dropped calls and slow data, ensuring a high-quality experience for users. Effective PIM detection is key to a healthy network.
CPRI-based testing analyzes the signal at the baseband level to identify which sector has PIM, often without climbing the tower. RF-based testing is a direct, over-the-air method used at the top of the tower to pinpoint the exact location of PIM sources in the RF path.
By identifying and eliminating sources of interference, PIM testing allows networks to operate at their full potential. This leads to cleaner signals, fewer dropped calls, faster data speeds, and improved network reliability.
You can request our PIM testing services by clicking the “Request PIM Testing” button below or by scheduling a consultation. Our team will promptly review your network diagnostics inquiry and get in touch.
Contact Us for Expert PIM Testing Services
Protect your network from performance degradation. Contact New Era Integrated Solutions to schedule PIM testing or a free consultation. Our team responds to all inquiries within 24 hours to provide expert network diagnostics and support.