Government Polytechnic, Karad

Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education

Government Polytechnic karad
THIRD YEAR DIPLOMA E&TC ENGINEERING (I –SCHEME)

A Project On

"Cell-phone signal booster for 4G."

Submitted By

2906 - Jadhav Dhirajkumar Anil

2907 - Sakat Pratik Bhimarav
2908 - Mahadik Pranali Ramesh
2909 – Ghadage Vinayak Hambirrav
2910- Bakale Ankita Kakasaheb

Guide

Dr.Y.V.Chavan

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Acknowledgement

We take this an opportunity to thank all those who have directly and indirectly inspired,
directed and assisted us towards successful completion of this project report.

We express our sincere thanks to the Principal, Dr.R.K.Patil Sir and the Head of the
department, Dr.Y.V.Chavan Sir for having us allowed to submit this report as a part of our
academic learning.

We express our sincere thanks to Dr.Y.V.Chavan ,for encouragement throughout the

project report and guideline in designing and working out this project. We are also grateful to
the team of the project “ Cell-phone signal booster for 4G.". their highly encouraging and
co-operative attitude we express our sense of gratitude toward our friends and parents for
their constant and moral support during project report.

. Yours sincerely,

TY EJ(S)

2906-Jadhav Dhirajkumar Anil

2907 - Sakat Pratik Bhimarav
2908 - Mahadik Pranali Ramesh

2909 – Ghadage Vinayak

Hambirrav
2910- Bakale Ankita Kakasaheb

Place: Government Polytechnic, Karad

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Certificate

This is to certify that, as part of the partial fulfilment of the three years diploma course for
the semester Fourth, the bonafied students studying in Third year E&TC Engineering, I
scheme.

The group has completed the project report title“ Cell-phone signal booster for 4G.". for
the subject Mobile & Wireless Communication (22533) under the guidance of and
submitted it to the department of Electronic and telecommunication engineering at
Government Polytechnic, Karad.

Dr.Y.V.Chavan

Head of Department & Guide

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Micro- Project Report

Title of Micro Project:

“ Cell-phone signal booster for 4G."

1.0. Rationale:-

The main importance of this project is to study about the cell phone and signal booster ,
and understanding its working.

2.0. Aims/Benefits of Micro project:-

1) To explain the concept of signal booster for 4G.

2) To explain the working of cell phone signal booster and to display its features in deep.

3.0. Course Outcomes Achieved:

1)We will be able to explain signal booster's features.

2)We will be able to explain and display the functions and operations of cell phone
signal booster.

3)We would be able to explain the structure of cell phone signal booster followed by its
working.

4.0. Literature Review:-

https://en.wikipedia.org –Wikipedia
https:// youtube.com
www.google.co.in–Google

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5.0. Actual Methodology Followed:-

Procedure in brief that followed to do Micro-Project.

1) Discussion on different project topics.

2) Selection of project topic.

3) Collection of references and preparing literature review.

4) Preparing project proposal.

5) Study the cell phone signal booster project and collect information about project.

6) Prepare report of the project.

6.0. Actual Resources Used:-

Sr.no Name Quantity Specifications Remark

1. Wwww.google.com - - -

2. Smart phone 1 - -

3. YouTube - - -

7.0. Skill Developed/Learning Outcomes of Micro-Project:-

1) To see various signal boosters .

2)To identify cell phone and wireless communication.

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8.0. Applications of Micro-Project:

For machine to machine applications, there’re signal boosters that work with all the various
carrier services in Canada and USA.

These boosters are best for machine to machine applications transmitting data wirelessly
such as asset tracking systems, vending machines, remote monitoring systems, ATMs and
fleet telematics among others.

They include the part # SC-SoloAI-15 which is the 4G LTE M2M Signal Booster For
Verizon And AT&T 4G LTE.

These machine to machine signal boosters are direct connect amplifiers meaning they are
wired to the cellular modem/device within an ATM, security panel cabinet, or vending
machine where they require stronger cell connection.

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Introduction

The time of remote framework had progressed from 1980's. Directly in the present
day we can see more rapidly creating framework which is thought to comprehend the data
correspondence with a speedier data rate and having far reaching framework scope around
the globe. The season of remote framework started with unique (1G) towards 2G, 3G and
4G. A present survey in framework development advancement says that there will be
enormous improvement in framework action by the year 2020. It is surveyed that number of
supporters will create by 10 times and consistently there will be 100 times higher
development in framework utilize [1].

There are more than 5 billion devices being utilized on the planet and it is well ordered
extending well ordered.. Without range, no remote media transmission or remote web
administrations would be conceivable. Radio invention is not psychological, it likewise
incorporates a progressive change in how the range is controlled. Intellectual Radio and 4G
are two reciprocal advancements that will reframe the universe of remote correspondences.
4G systems utilizing subjective radios are an answer that alters the media transmission
industry, essentially changing the waywe plan our remote frameworks and administrations.
Modern 4G cell phones operate over a wide variety of bands, from 850 MHz to 2.5 GHz, in
4G standards .This places a lot of challenges on the cell phone antenna since it needs to be
matched and with relatively optimum gain over a very wide frequency range.

A matched antenna also results in higher total radiated power since the power amplifier
operates in a more efficient manner when loaded. This is especially true nowadays with the
linearization techniques applied in modern-day cell-phone power amplifiers. It has made
possible services such as online banking, social networking, online markets, internet job
markets and etc. All of these have contributed to making the Telecommunication Industry a
major contributor to the gross domestic product (GDP) of many countries both the developed
and the developing. In general, wireless communications has cut down the cost of living and
doing business in several ways [2], [3].

Cell-phone signal booster

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A cell phone signal booster (also known as amplifier or repeater) is made up of three main
elements - exterior antenna, amplifier, and interior antenna. They form a wireless system to
boost cellular reception. We will explain how it helps improve cellphone signal strength, and
show types of mobile amplifiers available so you can make an informed decision.

A cell phone reception booster is generally a repeater system that involves the amplifier
adding gain or power to the reception in various directions. Even for a cheap cell phone
signal booster, maximum gain differs by application. The work of an outside antenna is to
both receive and transmit signal to a cellular tower with enhanced power and sensitivity.
Usually the dB gain is never below 7 dB and can be over 10 dB gain. The system's elements
conduit is the coaxial cable. It is also a factor in transmission loss.

The main aim of the cellular phone signal booster is taking the existing cell phone signal
around your car, office, workstation or home and amplifying it. After amplification, the
signal is rebroadcasted to the area with no reception or weak signal. Apart from consisting of
an amplifier to boost the reception, external antenna and internal antenna, there're cell phone
boosters with indoor antenna and amplifier as a single unit making them superb indoor cell
phone signal boosters. In most cases the three components are detached. Other optional
components include the Attenuator (reduces unwanted frequency signals), Lightning Surge
Protector, Splitter and Tap.

Working:

A Sprint cell phone signal booster and repeaters for other carriers come into use in places
where the cell phone reception is weak. The strength of the cell phone signal is usually
affected by diverse obstructions. This includes natural obstructions like trees, construction

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materials in buildings and hills as well as distance. This is where the reception booster system
comes in. Note that the mobile signal of a cellular phone refers to the strength of the signal
that is calculated in dBm that a cellular network sends to the mobile phone.

Firstly, the cell phone reception is captured by the outside antenna. It is then amplified by the
cellular repeater and rebroadcasted across the building or car through the inside antenna. The
result is a boosted cell phone reception that culminates in more bars in your phone even in the
remotest of places. You can then enjoy clearer calls (you won’t drop calls again) and faster
internet browsing and rapid data downloads and uploads. This is how the cellphone signal
booster works in your car or house. This is how all signal boosters work on all technology
platform networks including GSM, CDMA, TDMA, EVDO, UMTS, HSPA+, and the latest
LTE.

All weBoost and Wilson repeaters, including cell phone signal booster T Mobile systems
among others, work with virtually all cellular carriers in North America, particularly in
Canada and United States. The boosters also work with all manner of cellular devices. Data
and voice speeds from 2G voice, 3G data and 4G LTE advanced networks are all boosted
depending on the booster you choose.

Another advantage of a boosted connection is that the cell phone battery life will be extended
by 180 minutes of extra talk time. You can actually choose a mobile signal booster that
amplifies the signal strength of diverse cell phones simultaneously.

Signal strength refers to the electric field magnitude at a point of reference, which is a bit
distant from the antenna doing the transmission. Signal strength is also known as field

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strength or received level signal. As you talk on your phone, the voice is changed by the
mobile device into electric signals and relayed as radio waves. The phone of the person
you're talking to then converts the electrical signals into sound that the individual can hear.
Any cell phone signal booster for house, car or marine vessel works to amplify this
transmission.

Conclusion

In this project we studied and understand the “Cell-phone signal booster for 4G."
and steps for its operation.We studied or interpret the the structure, working and application
of Cell phone signal booster. We studied the working of signal booster and its applications.

It was wonderful and learning experience for me while working on the project.

References

https://en.wikipedia.org –Wikipedia
https:// youtube.com
www.google.co.in–Google

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