Throughput analysis: RF conditions vs throughput correlation

Correlating Throughput with RF Conditions

Throughput analysis goes beyond simple average calculations. The key technique is SINR-vs-throughput scatter plotting — plot SINR on the X-axis and measured throughput on the Y-axis for every data point. A healthy network shows a clear positive correlation: throughput increases predictably with SINR. Points that fall significantly below the expected curve indicate non-RF bottlenecks: backhaul limitations (all points cap at a fixed throughput regardless of SINR), capacity congestion (throughput drops during busy hours despite good RF), or UE capability limitations (older devices with fewer CA…