Definitions

Question 1

Citizens Broadband Radio Service

Answer 1

Refers to the 3550-3700 MHz band which is available for shared use.

Question 2

Spectrum Access System

Answer 2

Cloud Service which ensures protection of higher-priority users by controlling the operating parameters of lower-priority devices

Question 3

CBSD

Answer 3

CBRS Device which can transmit in the CBRS band after receiving authorization from a SAS. eNodeB, Cell phone base station

Question 4

CPI

Answer 4

Person who verifies the installation paramters of CBSD and proved them to a SAS.

Question 5

End User Device

Answer 5

Device which talks to a CBSD. Cell phone, data dongle

Question 6

Domain Proxy

Answer 6

Device that aggregates communications from multiple CBSDs to a single SAS, sometimes for legacy radio equipment.

Question 7

Environmental Sensing Capability

Answer 7

Senor deployed along the coast to detect incumbent radar activity

Question 8

Federal Communications Commission

Answer 8

Regulatory agency defining high-level rules

Question 9

Wireless Innovation Forum WInnForum

Answer 9

Defining requirements and protocols for use in CBRS.

Question 10

CBRS Alliance

Answer 10

Group supporting LTE and future 5G-specific interests in CBRS. Administer the OnGo certification program

Question 11

FCC ID

Answer 11

Combination of letters and numbers that uniquely identifies the model of the device.
Varies by devices: User manual, Sticker on device, Owner of CBSD, or CBSD’s software

Question 12

Equipment Manufacturer

Answer 12

Obtain authorization from the FCC to use the device in the CBRS band.
Ensures that the device complies with all applicable regulations and standards.

Question 13

Network Owner

Answer 13

Plan network deployments.
Select a SAS vendor
Purchase and physically install equipment

Question 14

CPI Employer

Answer 14

Check CPI has obtained certification before assigning CPI responsibilities

Question 15

CPI Training Program Admin (TPA)

Answer 15

Trains CPIs
Communication relevant rule and specification changes to CPIs
Investigate reports of CPI errors

Question 16

Aggregate Interference Constraint

Answer 16

Total amount of noise caused to higher priority user is kept to acceptable levels

Question 17

Spectrum Sensing

Answer 17

When users listen to see if any higher priority users are transmitting before transmitting themselves.

Question 18

Unique Device Identifier

Answer 18

FCC ID + Serial Number.

SAS will combine these two values and create its own CBSD ID for each device that registers.