RFS Wireless Cell Site Solutions
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RFS Wireless Cell Site Solutions Ready for the next generation of wireless services The Clear Choice® Optimize the value of your sites with the help of a worldwide leader The wireless industry: A challenging business environment In today’s highly competitive environment, mobile operators face an array of challenges: In emerging markets, operators must In all markets, mobile operators must accommodate rapid subscriber growth, constantly optimize network performance, by ensuring high-speed deployment of while providing the best possible quality of the network. Moreover, they need cost- service to subscribers. effective solutions to ensure profitability in a market that generates low Average Whatever their geography or markets, Revenue per User (ARPU). The introduction mobile operators will continue to rely on of 3G in these markets – at a time when their RF component partners to meet their 2G is still widely deployed – is yet another needs for years to come. Among the areas challenge. in which operators can intervene, the choice of RF components plays In more mature markets, data traffic is a critical role. surging with the advent of 3G USB keys and user-friendly smartphones. As a first From higher gain antennas for deeper step, mobile operators need to optimize indoor service to lowest possible network capacity for radio and backhaul, attenuation cables and conditioning and maximize spectrum usage. Soon, they products, premium performance RF will have to introduce 4G to accommodate components are by far the most cost- data traffic growth. This deployment will effective way for operators to optimize require the use of new frequency bands site quality indicators, compared to costly and therefore new RF components. capacity and software features. WIRELESS CELL SITE SOLUTIONS RFS 2 Wireless Cellular Sites: RFS has the solution Meeting all these challenges requires a unique breed of solutions. Radio Frequency Systems® (RFS) has the Complete suite of RF site solutions answer. With over 50 years of design and suitable for 2G, 3G and LTE, whatever development experience, RFS provides a the frequency band. comprehensive portfolio of outdoor cellular site solutions. Our RF solutions cover the Innovative solutions that facilitate entire RF chain, from base station antennas Remote Radio Head deployments, both to diplexers and triplexers, feeders, jumpers for site deployment and site renovation. and tower solutions. The most comprehensive microwave RFS’s leadership in the sector is antenna system solutions designed underpinned by clear differentiators: to answer the most pressing need for precision-engineered systems Premium performance products all that mitigate interference and provide along the RF chain, including leading the flexibility to meet the capacity CELLFLEX® feeder cable solutions; Optimizer requirements of today and tomorrow. antennas with high gain and superior upper sidelobe suppression; and ShareLite diplexer A demonstrated commitment to R&D, and triplexer suite featuring very low loss. the source of technology breakthroughs. Unique Ultra-Broadband Antenna A passion for customer service and design for multi-technology, multi- technical support, which helps customers frequency, high-end wireless networks. maximize the value they get from RFS solutions as well as minimize their total cost of ownership (TCO). WIRELESS CELL SITE SOLUTIONS RFS 3 RFS Wireless Cellular Sites: The solution at a glance CLUSTER ASSEMBLIES MICROWAVE ANTENNAS DIRECTIONAL PANEL ANTENNAS JUMPER CABLES TOWER MOUNTED AMPLIFIERS REMOTE ELECTRICAL TILT ANTENNA CONTROL DIPLEXERS AND FILTERS SITE OPTIMIZATION CONNECTORS FLEXWELL® ELLIPTICAL WAVEGUIDES CELLFLEX® FOAM CABLES HYBRIFLEX™ RRH HYBRID CABLING SOLUTION WIRELESS CELL SITE SOLUTIONS RFS 4 RFS Base Station Antennas: An extensive portfolio for all frequencies and standards RFS provides state-of-the-art base station antenna solutions – for different footprints, patterns, gains and tilt types – to suit Best-in-class PIM all mobile standards in all frequency bands. performance PIM, or Passive Inter Modulation, is a major concern because it New dipole design delivers superior High-Band Antennas: can adversely affect the quality Technological advances matching across the entire band and performance of a typical communications site. Good site in design Improved antenna radiating geometry design, installation practices and improves front-to-back ratio and cross site main ten ance can keep PIM Taking innovative strides in antenna design, polarization discrimination and minimizes from becoming a serious problem. the contact between elements to High Band Variable Electrical Tilt antennas In base station antennas, PIM from RFS feature a completely re-designed eliminate intermodulation can be caused by poor solder joints, loose connections, antenna platform for premium network High performance phase shifter performance. Delivering outstanding dissimilar metal junctions, too network provides precise control of the many contact points, oxidation performance, reliability and value, this USLS suppression and pattern shape between metal surfaces in series is truly one-of-a-kind in today’s across the entire tilt range contact with each other, etc. demanding marketplace. Through design innovations at ® The Optimizer antenna series is specifically every stage, RFS secures best- Striking the perfect balance between designed to offer premium network in-class PIM performance for efficiency and performance, this innovative performance, delivering cost-efficient all of its base station antennas; design model will be the new standard for network capacity. These antennas provide connectors; cables; block construction; dipole construction future RFS base station antenna products. unrivaled performance where it counts! and assembly; reflectors; and final assembly. Frequency bands and mobile standards RFS offers the widest range of 2G (GSM/TDMA/CDMA), 3G (UMTS/cdma2000) and 4G (LTE/WiMAX) antenna solutions for network deployment, designed for greenfield players and existing operators alike. 698 960 1710 2200 2300 2700 EDD 800 DCS 1800 UMTS 790 862 1710 1785 1805 1880 1920 1980 2110 2200 CDMA PCS 1900 LTE2.6 806 849 869 894 1850 1910 1930 1990 2300 2700 700M H z GSM 900 AWS 698 746 746 794 880 915 925 960 1710 1755 2110 2155 WIRELESS CELL SITE SOLUTIONS RFS 5 Technological breakthroughs in base station antenna design Optimizer CELlite Ultra-Broadband Antennas: Rugged Antennas: construction and Ultra-flexible LTE lightweight design spectrum support The best of both worlds: Introducing RFS RFS Ultra-Broadband Antennas antennas featuring CELlite and Optimizer dramatically simplify antenna requirements technologies for the rapid rollout of by supporting the full range of potential wireless networks in densely populated LTE frequencies on a single platform. regions. Ready for LTE testing today, they eliminate the need to replace or add antennas as These antennas are manufactured with operators trial and deploy LTE services at premium quality materials to ensure different frequencies. superior performance. The microstripline feed system consists of monolithic These antennas bring tremendous aluminum construction allowing for: flexibility to operators with 2G, 3G, Rugged CELlite construction PCS, AWS, GSM1800 and mobile TV Minimal welded joints to reduce Ensures high reliability networks, enabling them to activate LTE the possibility of intermodulation in any frequency band, using Software- Low PIM problems Defined Radio (SDR) – without changing Eliminates system down-time, provides the antenna. The antennas are thus ideal Minimal power losses to increase excellent call quality and reduces the for meeting rebanding and refarming the antenna gain number of dropped calls requirements in the 1710-2700 MHz Perfect production reliability and Dual polarized range. repeatability Optimizes RX performance Available in dual polarization or side- Excellent upper sidelobe suppression Each antenna features lightweight, by-side quad polarization versions, Allows strong mechanical tilt one-piece panel construction for ease the antennas feature RFS premium of installation, reducing handling cost. High gain performance: high gain, high upper All aluminum components are treated Provides better coverage sidelobe suppression and performance to minimize corrosion, assuring reliable stability across frequencies. They also operation in icing, salt air and rain Wideband frequency performance provide easy adjustments, optional remote conditions. Enables future growth and increases tilt, and a low-profile design to minimize flexibility visual impact. These antennas support all services between 806MHz and 960MHz. The side-by-side version gives operators They are ideal for CDMA applications increased flexibility to support multiple and GSM900 network coverage and technologies and seamlessly add capacity – optimization. all under a single radome. During LTE rollout, operators will benefit from Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO), beamforming and 4-way receive (Rx) diversity. WIRELESS CELL SITE SOLUTIONS RFS 6 Talking to the tower-top: RFS’ fully AISG-compliant Base Station solution set Antennas The Antenna Interface Standards Group (AISG) protocol was designed by RFS ® Optimizer Rooftop : and other industry leaders to enable the RET Tailored to minimize introduction of antenna line products visual impact that feature remote control and monitoring capabilities, while ensuring The RFS Optimizer Rooftop – basic interoperability between these tailored to minimize visual products and