What is a typical CPICH power?

CPICH power typically takes about 10% of the total NodeB power.  For a 20W (43dBm) NodeB, CPICH is around 2W (33dBm).

In urban areas where in-building coverage is taken care of by in-building installations, the CPICH may sometimes go as low as 5% because:

• The coverage area is small since users are close to the site, and
• More power can be allocated to traffic channels.

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