Special Subject Manual For GSM NPO-SDR Link Budget

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Special Subject Manual---SDR Link

Budget
Version: V1.2
Released by GSM Network Planning and Optimization

Dept., Engineering & Service Division, ZTE Corporation
Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION.
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Special Subject Manual---GSM NPO (Network

Planning and Optimization)
Version Introduction:
Version
V1.0
Date
March
Writer
th
Assessor
Amendment Records
25 ,
Chen Ni
Zheng Hao
None
September 6th,
Chen Ni
Zheng Hao
Modification of written mistakes in
2009
V1.1
2009
V1.2
December
28th, 2009
section 2.1.1.4
Cao Ye
Chen Ni
The updated information includes the

equipment names of SDR base stations,
the technical parameters, the bandwidth
apertures
supported
by
RU.
The
technical parameters and the relevant

apertures are suitable for R8.2 version.
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Key words:
SDR, link budget
Summary:
This manual mainly describes link budget similarities and differences between
SDR equipment and traditional BTS.
Abbreviation:
SDR: Software Define Radio
Reference materials:
Coverage Planning Guidebook
Special Subject Research---Analysis on Application of GSM SDR Equipment in
OTSR Networking
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Contents
1
SDR Equipment....................................................................................................................1
1.1
1.2
1.3
Introduction to Family Members of SDR Equipment.........................................................1

1.1.1
BS8800.....................................................................................................................1
1.1.2
BS8900.....................................................................................................................3
1.1.3
BS8700 (B8200+R8860)...........................................................................................6
1.1.4
BS8906 G060...........................................................................................................6
Introduction to SDR BBU (Base Band Unit)......................................................................7

1.2.1
Introduction to Structure and Board Functions of B8200..........................................7
1.2.2
Capacity Indexes of B8200.......................................................................................8
Introduction to Main Modules of SDR RF Unit..................................................................8

1.3.1
RU02 (GSM900/1800 Only)......................................................................................9
1.3.2
RU02A (GSM900/1800 Only)..................................................................................11
1.3.3
RU40 (Only Applicable to UMTS 2100M)...............................................................14
1.3.4
RU60 (GSM/UMTS)................................................................................................15
1.3.5
RSU60 (GSM/UMTS)..............................................................................................18
1.3.6
R8860 (GSM/UMTS)...............................................................................................21
Link Budget for Typical SDR Sites...................................................................................26

2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
RU02 (RU02A).................................................................................................................26
2.1.1
Typical SDR Sites...................................................................................................26
2.1.2
Link Budget Examples............................................................................................33
RU60................................................................................................................................36
2.2.1
Typical Sites Configuration.....................................................................................36
2.2.2
RSU60.............................................................................................................................48
2.3.1
2.3.2
Link Budjet Examples.............................................................................................52
BS8700 (R8860 + B8200)...............................................................................................54

2.4.1
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2.4.2
Feeder Cable Loss Consideration..........................................................................57
2.4.3
Application of Multi-carrier Association...................................................................60
2.4.4
Factors to be Considered for OTSR Link Budget...................................................66
2.4.5
Summary.............................................................................................................................69
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Figure Contents
Figure 1-1 Structure Chart for BS8800 Rack............................................................................2
Figure 1-2 Sketch Map for Wiring in BS8800 Rack..................................................................3
Figure 1-3 Typical Configuration of BS8900: BC8910+RC8911...............................................5
Figure 1-4 Typical Configuration of BS8900: BC8910+RC8911+RC8931................................5
Figure 1-5 Side-by-side Cabinet of BS8900: BC8910+RC8910+PC8910................................5
Figure 1-6 Sketch Map for Chain Networking of B8200+R8860 Distributed BTS....................6
Figure 1-7 Appearance of BS8906............................................................................................7
Figure 1-8 Sketch Map for BBU (B8200)..................................................................................8
Figure 1-9 Sketch Map for Outward Appearance of RU02.......................................................9
Figure 1-10 Sketch Map for Internal Structure of RU02.........................................................10
Figure 1-11 Sketch Map for Outward Appearance of RU02A.................................................12
Figure 1-12 Sketch Map for Internal Structure of RU02A.......................................................13
Figure 1-13 Sketch Map for Outward Appearance of RU40...................................................15
Figure 1-14 Sketch Map for Outward Appearance of RU60...................................................16
Figure 1-15 Sketch Map for Outward Appearance of RSU60.................................................19
Figure 1-16 Sketch Map for Outward Appearance of ZXSDR R8860.....................................22
Figure 1-17 Photo for Bottom Part of ZXSDR R8860 Case....................................................22
Figure 2-1 Configuring Conventional S2-type Site by RU60..................................................27
Figure 2-2 Configuring S2-type Site (FWDR) by RU02..........................................................28
Figure 2-3 Configuring S2-type Site (DDT+FWDR) by RU02.................................................29
Figure 2-4 Configuring S2-type Site (DPCT+FWDR) by RU02..............................................31
Figure 2-5 Configuring S4-type Site by RU02.........................................................................31
Figure 2-6 Configuring S4-type Site by RU02+RU02A...........................................................33
Figure 2-7 1 to 6 GSM Carriers Configuration for RU60.........................................................37
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Figure 2-8 7 to 12 Carriers Configuration for RU60................................................................38
Figure 2-9 1 to 6 Carriers (DDT+FWDR) Configuration for RU60..........................................39
Figure 2-10 1 to 3 Carriers Configuration in Each UMTS Sector for RU60............................40
Figure 2-11 4 to 6 Carriers Configuration in Each UMTS Sector for RU60............................41
Figure 2-12 GSM900/1800 Dual Frequency Band Networking for RU60 (Antenna Unshared)
.........................................................................................................................................42
Figure 2-13 Configuring S2 (G) + S2 (U) or S4 (G) + S1 (U) by RU60 under G/U CoFrequency Band Conditions.............................................................................................42
Figure 2-14 Configuring S8 (G) + S2 (U) or S4 (G) + S4 (U) by RU60 under G/U CoFrequency Band Conditions.............................................................................................43
Figure 2-15 Configuration of the Site with Maximum Capacity by RU60 under G/U CoFrequency Band Conditions for BS8800.........................................................................43
Figure 2-16 G/U Inter-Frequency Band Configuration for RU60............................................44
Figure 2-17 S1 to 6 Carriers Configuration for RSU60...........................................................49
Figure 2-18 7 to 12 Carriers Configuration for RSU60............................................................50
Figure 2-19 1 to 6 Carriers Configuration (DDT + FWDR) for RSU60....................................51
Figure 2-20 RSU60 GSM900/1800 Dual Frequency Networking (Antenna Unshared)..........52
Figure 2-21 Sketch Map for Networking of B8200, RNC/BSC and RRU................................55
Figure 2-22 Each Pair of Antennas Connected with One RRU..............................................56
Figure 2-23 Each Pair of Antennas Connected with 2 RRUs.................................................57
Figure 2-24 Sketch Map for Antenna Installed Close to the RRU...........................................58
Figure 2-25 Sketch Map for RRU Installed Close to the Platform..........................................59
Figure 2-26 Sketch Map for Configuring STSR-3 Sector into S8/8/8.....................................62
Figure 2-27 Implementing OTSR by Power Splitter................................................................62
Figure 2-28 Implementing OTSR by MCUM...........................................................................63
Figure 2-29 Sketch Map for OTSR-3 O8................................................................................64
Figure 2-30 Sketch Map for OTSR-5 O10..............................................................................65
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Table Contents
Table 1-1 Main Boards in BBU of ZXSDR BS8800...................................................................8
Table 1-2 Output Power of RU02............................................................................................11
Table 1-3 Working Frequency of RU02...................................................................................11
Table 1-4 Receiver Sensitivity of RU02...................................................................................11
Table 1-5 Output Power of RU02A..........................................................................................14
Table 1-6 Working Frequency Band of RU02A.......................................................................14
Table 1-7 Sensitivity of RU02A Receiver................................................................................14
Table 1-8 Total Output Power of RU40....................................................................................15
Table 1-9 Working Frequency Band of RU40.........................................................................15
Table 1-10 Sensitivity of RU40 Receiver.................................................................................15
Table 1-11 Total Output Power of RU60..................................................................................16
Table 1-12 Carrier Power Allocation of RU60 under R8.2......................................................17
Table 1-13 Cabinet-top Output Power for G/U Hybrid Mode of RU60....................................18
Table 1-14 Working Frequency Band of RU60.......................................................................18
Table 1-15 Reception Sensitivity of RU60...............................................................................18
Table 1-16 Total Output Power of RSU60...............................................................................19
Table 1-19 Carrier Power Allocation of RSU60 under R8.2....................................................20
Table 1-18 Working Frequency Band of RSU60.....................................................................20
Table 1-19 Reception Sensitivity of RSU60............................................................................21
Table 1-20 Introduction to External Interfaces of R8860.........................................................23
Table 1-21 Total Output Power of R8860................................................................................23
Table 1-25 Carrier Power Allocation of R8860 under R8.2.....................................................24
Table 1-23 Cabinet-top Output Power under G/U Hybrid Mode for R8860.............................24
Table 1-24 Working Frequency Band of R8860......................................................................25
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Table 1-25 Reception Sensitivity of R8860.............................................................................25
Table 2-1 Cabinet-top Output Power and Coverage Enhancement Technology Gains of
Various Configurations (RU02/RU02A Used)..................................................................33
Table 2-2 Link Budget Example for Configuring Conventional S2-type Site and S2 (FWDR)
Sites by RU02..................................................................................................................34
Table 2-3 Link Budget Example for Configuring S2-type Sites (DDT+FWDR & DPCT+FWDR)
by RU02...........................................................................................................................35
Table 2-4 Link Budget Examples for Configuring S4-type Site by 2*RU02 or RU02+RU02A 36
Table 2-5 Link Budget for GSM S2 and S3 Type Sites Configuration by RU60......................45
Table 2-6 Link Budget for GSM S2-type SItes (DDT+FWDR) Configuration by RU60...........46
Table 2-7 Link Budget for GSM S8-type Site Configuration by RU60.....................................47
Table 2-8 Link Budget for Configuring GSM900 S4+UMTS900 S1 by one RU60..................48
Table 2-9 Link Budget for GSM S2 and S3 Configuration by RSU60.....................................53
Table 2-10 Link Budget for GSM S2 (DDT + FWDR) by RU60...............................................54
Table 2-11 Summary Table for Hansen Feeder Cable Loss...................................................59
Table 2-12 Examples for Feeder Cable Loss at Different RRU Mounting Heights.................60
Table 2-13 Link Budget for Tower-off Installation and Near-Antenna Installation of R8860. . .67
Table 2-14 Link Budget for R8860 STSR & OTSR Application...............................................68
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1 SDR Equipment
Summary
This chapter mainly introduces family members of currently used SDR
equipment: BS8800, BS8900, BS8700 (B8200+R8860) and outdoor micro
BS8906 G060.
For this chapter, parameters of several main RF units need to be
understood.
1.1 Introduction to Family Members of SDR Equipment

At present, the family members of SDR equipment mainly are: indoor
macro BS8800, outdoor macro BS8900, distributed BS8700 (B8200+R8860)
and outdoor micro BS8906 G060.
All above mentioned BTSs have the same BBUs (base band unit), and
they
all
adopt
baseband
pool
unit
B8200;
for
RF
part,
RU02/RU02A/RU60/RSU60 can be used both on BS8800 and BS8900. In

addition, the outdoor micro BTS can only adopt RSU70, and the RF unit of
distributed BTS can only adopt R8860.
1.1.1 BS8800
BS8800 is a new generation indoor dual-mode macro BTS which adopts
multi-carrier and SDR technology. ZXSDR BS8800 GU360 provides completely
new solution for hybrid networking of GSM/UNTS and network evolution. It can
be widely applied under such environments as dense urban areas, urban
areas, suburban areas, remote suburban areas and highway.
BS8800 is divided into two parts: BBU & RF. The BBU refers to the base
band pool B8200 build in the rack. RF unit consists of dual-density carrier
RU02 and RU02A as well as multi-carrier technology based RU60 and RSU60.
Those modules can be both used on BS8800 and BS8900. BBU and RF unit
will be further introduced in following chapters.
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In addition, the fan module and power distribution module are also placed
in the rack, wherein, the power distribution module is a passive module playing
the role of power switch. The sketch map of BS8800 rack is as follows:
Figure 1-1 Structure Chart for BS8800 Rack
The sketch map for various modules and antenna connection in the rack is
as follows:
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Figure 1-2 Sketch Map for Wiring in BS8800 Rack
For BS8800, each RF module is directly connected to FS board of BBU via

optical fiber.
BS880 supports GPS synchronization. When adopting GPS signal for
synchronization, GPS processing module is built on CC board with GPS
antenna interface provided on the board. GSP antenna is placed outside the
cabinet and connected to CC board of BBU via feeder cable.
RF unit and BTS antenna are also connected via feeder cable.
1.1.2 BS8900
BS8900 is a new generation outdoor multimode macro BTS which adopts
multi-carrier and SDR technology. ZXSDR BS8900 GU360 provides completely
new solution for hybrid networking of GSM/UNTS and network evolution. It can
be widely applied under such environments as dense urban areas, urban
areas, suburban areas, remote suburban areas and highway.
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BS8800 also adopts the same RF and base band separation structure with
BS8800. And its BBU and RF units all can be used on BS8800.
BS8900 is composed by outdoor RF cabinet, site supporting cabinet and
battery cabinet. The following figure shows several composition ways of
BS8900 rack.
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Figure 1-3 Typical Configuration of BS8900: BC8910+RC8911
Figure 1-4 Typical Configuration of BS8900: BC8910+RC8911+RC8931
Figure 1-5 Side-by-side Cabinet of BS8900: BC8910+RC8910+PC8910
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1.1.3 BS8700 (B8200+R8860)

BS8700 composed by base band unit B8200 and RF unit R8860 can
support remote RF. A single site can support 6 cells at maximum, and can
support networking in chain topology, star topology and hybrid topology. For
chain networking, an optical fiber can support 4 cascade tiles at maximum, and
the maximum distance between BBU and the last RRU is 40km.
Figure 1-6 Sketch Map for Chain Networking of B8200+R8860 Distributed BTS
1.1.4 BS8906 G060

BS8906 features small volume, light weight, low cost and flexible
configuration, and is mainly used in outdoor micro BTS scenario, indoor micro
BTS scenario and indoor distribution. It is suitable for outdoor small capacity
application, non-equipment room environment, hot spot area coverage, blind
spot area (e.g.: tunnel) coverage and margin network application.
BS8900 is designed with RF and base band separation structure. Its base
band module can be in common use with that of indoor macro BS8800, and the
RF module adopted is generally RSU60. Single cabinet of BS8906 can support
6 carriers at maximum, and the site capacity can also be extended via
connecting with additional R8860.
BS8906 is convenient for installation, and occupies little area. It can be
installed in multiple ways including pole-mounting, wall-mounting and floorfixation manner (via standing bracket).
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Figure 1-7 Appearance of BS8906
1.2 Introduction to SDR BBU (Base Band Unit)

The BBU of SDR base station is B8200, and B8200 GU360 is a G/U
supported BBU.
1.2.1 Introduction to Structure and Board Functions of B8200

BBU (Base Band Unit) consists of control and clock board (CC), fabric
switch board (FS), base band processing board (UBPG for GSM, BPC for
UMTS), site alarm board (SA), site alarm extension board (SE, optional),
Network Interface Board for STM-1 (NIS, optional), power module (PM) and fan
module (FAM).
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Figure 1-8 Sketch Map for BBU (B8200)
Board Name
Board Function Introduction
CC
Control & Clock Board
FS
Fabric Switch Board
UBPG
Universal Baseband Processing board for GSM
BPC
Baseband Processing Board for UMTS
SA
Site Alarm Board
SE
Site Alarm Extension Board
NIS
Network Interface of STM-1
PM
Power Module
FAM
FAN Module
Table 1-1 Main Boards in BBU of ZXSDR BS8800
Caution:
For two network standards GSM and WCDMA, different baseband boards
need to be configured which are respectively UBPG and BPC. A UBPG can
process 12-channel baseband signals. When only a piece of FS board is
configured, a B8200 can be configured with 5 pieces of baseband boards with
60-channel baseband signals supported at maximum.
1.2.2 Capacity Indexes of B8200

TRXs supported at maximum for GSM: 60 TRX (single UBPG can support
12 TRXs, and totally 5 boards can be configured)
CSs supported at maximum for UMTS: 15 CS (single BPC board can
support 3 CS, and totally 5 boards can be configured).
1.3 Introduction to Main Modules of SDR RF Unit

The RF unit of SDR BTS consists of five RF modules, which respectively
are RU02, RU02A, RU40, RU60, RSU60 and R8860. Wherein, RU40 is a
UMTS single-mode multi-carrier RF module which only works in 2100M
frequency band; RU02 and RU02A are all GSM single-mode dual-density
carriers, which can work under 900/1800M frequency band. RU02A can not be
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used for networking individually; RU60, R8860 and RSU60 are all based on
multi-mode multi-density carrier technology, and can work under 900/1800
frequency band with G/U dual modes supported. R886 is a MCPA-based
remote radio unit (RRU), and can form distributed BTS together with B8200.
1.3.1 RU02 (GSM900/1800 Only)

1.3.1.1
Outward Appearance
RU02 is a GSM single-mode RF module, it still adopts dual-density carrier
technology, and one RU02 can support 2 TRXs. The structure of RU02 can be
divided into five parts: power supply, diplexer filter, transceiver unit, power
amplifier and protective board. RU02 provides 2-channel antenna feeder
interfaces and two pairs of CPRI interfaces.
Figure 1-9 Sketch Map for Outward Appearance of RU02
Internal structure of RU02 is as shown in following figure.
Wherein,
TDUP is a dual duplex filter unit equipped with 2 TX interfaces and 4 RX
interfaces;
TPAU is a power amplifier unit with a built-in COM (combiner unit), and it
can complete synthesis of two-channel power with DPCT used. For
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configuration of S4 type site, it implements synthesis function and the synthesis
loss is 3dB.
TTRU is a dual-density transceiver unit equipped with 2 TXs and 4 RXs.
RPCD is a power supply module;
Figure 1-10 Sketch Map for Internal Structure of RU02
1.3.1.2
Output Power
Under GMSK modulation scheme, the carrier output power is 60W; under
8-PSK modulation scheme, the carrier output power is 40W.
As RU02 contains a DDL (dual duplexer and LNA), in consideration of dual
duplex loss, the cabinet-top output power of RU02 is 40 W under GMSK
modulation scheme and 25W under 8-PSK modulation scheme. After synthesis,
the cabinet-top output power of RU02 is 20 W under GMSK modulation scheme
and 12.5W under 8-PSK modulation scheme.
Caution:
The output power under 8-PSK modulation scheme is about 2dB lower than
that under GMSK modulation scheme.
When considering about synthesis of S4 type site, a synthesis loss of 3dB
should be taken into account.
RU02
GMSK
8PSK
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PA Output Power (W)
60
40
Cabinet-top Output Power
40
25
(W)
Table 1-2 Output Power of RU02
1.3.1.3
Working Frequency Band

Item
Index
GSM: 900/1800 MHz
Table 1-3 Working Frequency of RU02
1.3.1.4
Sensitivity
Item
Index
Receiver Sensitivity
-112
dBm@GSM
single
antenna
reception
Table 1-4 Receiver Sensitivity of RU02
1.3.1.5
Supporting Coverage Enhancing Technology

Supporting DPCT/DDT/FWDR/IRC.
1.3.1.6
Supporting Frequency Hopping

Supporting baseband frequency hopping/FR frequency hopping.
1.3.2 RU02A (GSM900/1800 Only)

The internal structure and RF indexes of RU02A and RU02 are the same,
and the only difference is that RU02A contains no DDL module (DTUP) and
provides no antenna feeder interface. Therefore, RU02A can not be used
individually. It can be used as supplement of RU02 for configuring 4-TRXs cell
or expansion from 2-TRXs cell to 4-TRXs cell when no 4-channel diversity
reception is required, so as to reduce the network cost.
1.3.2.1
Outward Appearance
RU02A is a GSM single-mode RF module, it still adopts dual-density
carrier technology and can support 2-TRXs. Compared with RU02, it has no
antenna feeder interface.
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Figure 1-11 Sketch Map for Outward Appearance of RU02A
The internal structure of RU02A is as shown in following figure.

Wherein,
TPAU is a power amplifier unit with a built-in COM (combiner unit), and it
can complete synthesis of two-channel power with DPCT used. For
configuration of S4 type site, it implements synthesis function and the synthesis
loss is 3dB.
TTRU is a dual-density transceiver unit equipped with 2 TXs and 4 RXs.
RPCD is a power supply module;
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Figure 1-12 Sketch Map for Internal Structure of RU02A
It can be easily seen from following figure that the difference between
RU02A and RU02 is that RU02A has no TDUP module. And it is just for this
reason that RU02A has no antenna feeder interface and can not conduct
networking individually.
1.3.2.2
Output Power
Under GMSK modulation scheme, the carrier output power of RU02A is
60W; under 8-PSK modulation scheme, the carrier output power is 40W.
Although RU02A has no DDL (dual duplexer and LNA), however, in actual
networking process, the DDL of RU02 will still have effect on it, therefore, the
cabinet-top output power of RU02A is consistent with that of RU02, respectively
being 40 W under GMSK modulation scheme and 25W under 8-PSK
modulation scheme.
When considering about synthesis of S4 type site, a synthesis loss of 3dB
should be taken into account.
RU02A
GMSK
8PSK
PA Output Power (W)
60
40
40
25
(W)
Table 1-5 Output Power of RU02A
1.3.2.3

Item
Index
GSM: 900/1800 MHz
Table 1-6 Working Frequency Band of RU02A
1.3.2.4
Sensitivity
Item
Index
-112
dBm@GSM
Single
Antenna
Reception
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Table 1-7 Sensitivity of RU02A Receiver
1.3.2.5
Supporting Coverage Enhancing Technology

Supporting DPCT/DDT/FWDR/IRC.
1.3.2.6

Supporting baseband frequency hopping/RF frequency hopping.
1.3.3 RU40 (Only Applicable to UMTS 2100M)

1.3.3.1
Outward Appearance
RU40 is a single mode multi-carrier RF module only working under
2100MHz. It consists of multi-carrier power amplification module, transmission
module and duplex filter LNA, and can provide two-channel antenna interfaces
and two pairs of CPRI interfaces.
1.3.3.2
Output Power
RU40 module can support 4 carriers at maximum, and the total cabinet-top
output power is 60W. For UMTS, the cabinet-top output power must be
ensured to be 20W per carrier, and a piece of RU40 supports 3 carriers.
RU40 is a multi-carrier RU module, it currently follows the principle of
equal power division for each carrier, and the total cabinet-top power is kept at
60W. For example, if 3 carriers are configured, the cabinet-top output power of
each carrier is 20W.
RU40
Power
Total PA Output Power (W)
85
Total
60
Cabinet-top
Output
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Power (W)
Table 1-8 Total Output Power of RU40
1.3.3.3

Item
Index
UMTS: 2100 MHz
Table 1-9 Working Frequency Band of RU40
1.3.3.4
Sensitivity
Item
Sensitivity of Receiver
Index
-126.5dBm@UMTS
Single
Antenna
Dual
Antenna
Reception
-129.2dBm@UMTS
Reception
Table 1-10 Sensitivity of RU40 Receiver
1.3.4 RU60 (GSM/UMTS)

1.3.4.1
Outward Appearance
RU60 is a multi-carrier RF module, and it can work under GSM single
mode, UMTS single mode or GSM/UMTS hybrid mode via software setting.
Main interfaces on RU60 panel include antenna feeder interface, extended
RX interface as well as baseband fiber interface. Totally two antenna feeder
interfaces are available, one is RX/TX dual diplex interface, and the other is RX
interface. In addition, the panel is also equipped with two RX extended
interfaces, respectively for input and output of diversity reception signal. There
are also two fiber interfaces on the panel, one for connecting with the BBU, and
the other for cascading with other RU modules.
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1.3.4.2
Output Power
RU60 can be used for GSM single mode networking, UMTS single mode
networking or GU hybrid networking. The total PA output power is 83W
(GMSK)/60W (8PSK)/83W(UMTS); the total cabinet-top output power is 60W
(GMSK)/40W (8PSK)/60W (UMTS).
Mode
PA Output Power
GSM
GMSK 83W/ 8PSK 60W
GMSK 60W/ 8PSK 40W
UMTS
83W
60W
Table 1-11 Total Output Power of RU60
When RU60 is used in GSM network, it can be configured with one to 6

TRXs via software setting. Under GMSK modulating mode, the total
cabinet-top output power is 60W; under 8-PSK modulating scheme, the
total cabinet-top output power is 40W.
The R8.2 and latter versions all can support independent configuration of
power for each carrier with following conditions satisfied:
1. All GSM TRXs configured in the same RF module have the same output
power.
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2. For power level adjustment, the adjustment granularity of each TRX must
be the same.
3. GSM TRX quantity power of each TRX + UMTS carrier power <= total
cabinet top power.
Type of RU/RRU
RU60
Total Cabinet-top
Maximum Output Power Configuration for Each Carrier in
Output Power (W)
R8.2 (W)
GSM: 7 levels (10W/12W/15W/20W/30W/40W/60W)
60W
UMTS: 20W/30W/40W
Table 1-12 Carrier Power Allocation of RU60 under R8.2
Caution:
For GSM network, the cabinet-top output power under 8PSK modulation
scheme is about 2dB lower than that under GMSK modulation scheme.
When RU60 is used for UMTS single mode, the output power of each
TRX should not be lower than 20W.
When RU60 is used for G/U hybrid mode, it can support 4 GSM TRXs +
1 UMTS carrier.
RU60
Cabinet-top Power of
Cabinet-top Power of Each
Each Carrier under GSM
Carrier under UMTS Mode
Mode (W)
(W)
4GSM+1UMTS
10
20
2GSM+2UMTS
10
20
Table 1-13 Cabinet-top Output Power for G/U Hybrid Mode of RU60
1.3.4.3

Item
Indexes
GSM: EGSM/900/1800MHz
UMTS: 900/1800 MHz
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Table 1-14 Working Frequency Band of RU60
Caution:
At present, the working bandwidth of RU60 has a restriction of 10MHz.
Therefore, the frequency points configured on the same RU60 should be within
a range of 5MHz of the central frequency points.
1.3.4.4
Sensitivity
Item
Sensitivity of the Receiver
Indexes
-112
dBm@GSM
single
antenna
-126.5dBm@UMTS
single
antenna
dual
antenna
reception
reception
-129.2dBm@UMTS
reception
Table 1-15 Reception Sensitivity of RU60
1.3.4.5
Supporting Coverage Enhancement Technology

Supporting DDT/FWDR/IRC.
1.3.4.6

1.3.5 RSU60 (GSM/UMTS)

1.3.5.1
Outward Appearance
RSU60 is a multi-carrier RF module, and it can work under GSM single
mode, UMTS single mode or GSM/UMTS hybrid mode via software setting.
Main interfaces on RSU60 panel include antenna feeder interface,
extended RX interface as well as baseband fiber interface. Totally two antenna
feeder interfaces are available, one is RX/TX dual diplex interface, and the
other is RX interface. In addition, the panel is also equipped with two RX
extended interfaces, respectively for input and output of diversity reception
signals. There are also two fiber interfaces on the panel, one for connecting
with the BBU, and the other for cascading with other RU modules.
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Figure 1-15 Sketch Map for Outward Appearance of RSU60
1.3.5.2
Output Power
RSU60 can support GSM/UMTS dual mode. The total cabinet-top output
power is 80W (GMSK)/50W (8PSK).
Mode
GSM
GMSK 80W/ 8PSK 50W
Table 1-16 Total Output Power of RSU60
When RU60 is used in GSM network, it can be configured with one to 6

TRXs via software setting. Under GMSK modulating scheme, the total
cabinet-top output power is 80W; under 8-PSK modulating scheme, the
total cabinet-top output power is 50W.
The R8.2 and latter versions all can support independent configuration of
power.
be the same.
cabinet-top power.
Type of
Total Cabinet-top
Maximum Output Power Configuration for Each Carrier in R8.2
RU/RRU
Output Power (W)
(W)
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GSM:
RSU60
80W
(10W/12W/15W/20W/25W/30W/40W/60W/80W)
UMTS: 20W/30W/40W
Table 1-17 Carrier Power Allocation of RSU60 under R8.2
Caution:
For GSM network, the cabinet-top output power under 8PSK modulation
scheme is about 2dB lower than that under GMSK modulation scheme.
1.3.5.3

Item
Indexes
Table 1-18 Working Frequency Band of RSU60
Caution:
At present, the working bandwidth of RSU60 has a restriction of 15MHz.
Therefore, the frequency points configured on the same RSU60 should be
within a range of 7.5MHz of the central frequency points.
1.3.5.4
Sensitivity
Item
Indexes
-112
dBm@GSM
single
antenna
reception
Table 1-19 Reception Sensitivity of RSU60
1.3.5.5

1.3.5.6

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1.3.6 R8860 (GSM/UMTS)

1.3.6.1
Outward Structure
R8860 is a RF remote unit. R8860 and B8200 together constitute to a
distributed BTS system. The messaging signals are forwarded from R8860 to
BBU for further processing. The interfaces between R8860 and the BBU are
standard CPRI interfaces.
Figure 1-16 Sketch Map for Outward Appearance of ZXSDR R8860
Figure 1-17 Photo for Bottom Part of ZXSDR R8860 Case

S/N
Label
Interfaces
Interface Type/Connector
Interface for BBU and

1
LC1
RRU connection /RRU
LC type optical interface (IEC 874)
cascade interface
2
LC2
Interface for BBU and
LC type optical interface (IEC 874)
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RRU connection /RRU
cascade interface
3
AISG
Mon
AISG
equipment
interface
8-pin aviation socket (IEC 60130-9ED)
Interface for external

equipment
37-pin aviation socket

DC interface:
DC IN
Power
supply
interface
Connector
XCG18T4K1P1-01+XC18FJJP1-10.5
Cross-sectional area of cable: 1.5
mm2
Interface for reception
RX
RX/TX
diversity RF cable
Interface
50 N type connector
for
transmitting/reception
50 N type connector
master RF cable
8
RXout
RXin
10
GND
Frequency
point
extended interface
Frequency
point
extended interface
Integrated equipment
grounding
N-KY (MIL-C-39012 or IEC169-16)

N-KY (MIL-C-39012 or IEC169-16)
Cross-sectional area of cable: 35
mm2
Table 1-20 Introduction to External Interfaces of R8860
One R8860 can support two reception channels (reception diversity) and one
transmit channel. Through cabinet combination, it can support 4-antennas
reception diversity in a single sector as well as transmit diversity.
1.3.6.2
Output Power
R8860 has two types of output power: 60W and 80W; for R8860 with
output power of 60W, the power allocation principle is the same with that of
RU60, and for R8860 with output power of 80W, the power allocation principle
is the same with that of RSU60.
RU8860 can be used for GSM single mode networking, UMTS single
mode networking or GU hybrid networking.
The total cabinet-top output power of R8860 GU906/GU186 is 60W
(GMSK)/40W (8PSK); and the total cabinet-top output power of R8860
GU908/G188/GU858/G198 is 80W (GMSK)/50W (8PSK).
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Type of R8860
GU906/GU186
GMSK 60W/ 8PSK 40W
GU908/G188/GU858/G198
GMSK 80W/ 8PSK 50W
Table 1-21 Total Output Power of R8860
In GSM network, R8860 can be configured with one to six TRXs via
software setting. Under GMSK modulation scheme, the total cabinettop output power is 60W; under 8-PSK modulation scheme, the total
cabinet-top output power is 40W
R8.2 and latter versions all can support independent configuration of

power.
be the same.
cabinet-top power.
Total Cabinet-top Maximum Output Power Configuration for Each Carrier in R8.2
Type of R8860
Output Power (W)
GU906/GU186
(W)
GSM: 7 levels (10W/12W/15W/20W/30W/40W/60W)
60W
UMTS: 20W/30W/40W
GSM:
GU908/G188/GU858/G198
80W
levels
(10W/12W/15W/20W/25W/30W/40W/60W/80W)
UMTS: 20W/30W/40W
Table 1-22 Carrier Power Allocation of R8860 under R8.2
When R8860 is used for UMTS single mode network, the output power
of each carrier should not be lower than 20W.
When R8860 is used for G/U hybrid mode, it can support the
configuration of four GSM TRXs + one UMTS carrier or two GSM TRXs
+ two UMTS carriers.
R8860
4GSM+1UMTS
Cabinet-top Power of
Cabinet-top Power of Each
Each GSM Carrier (W)
UMTS Carrier (W)
10
20
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2GSM+2UMTS
10
20
Table 1-23 Cabinet-top Output Power under G/U Hybrid Mode for R8860
1.3.6.3

Supporting 900MHz and supporting types including ZXSDR R8860
GU906/GU908.
Supporting 1800MHz and supporting types including ZXSDR R8860
GU186/G188/GU858/G198.
Item
Indexes
UMTS: EGSM/900/1800 MHz
Table 1-24 Working Frequency Band of R8860
Caution:
At present, the working bandwidth of R8860 GU906/GU186 has a restriction of
10MHz. Therefore, the frequency points configured should be within 5MHz
range of the central frequency points.
The working bandwidth of R8860 GU908/G188/GU858/G198 is 15MHz.
Therefore, the frequency points configured should be within 7.5MHz range of
the central frequency points.
1.3.6.4
Sensitivity
Item
Index
-112
dBm@GSM
single
antenna
-126.5dBm@UMTS
single
antenna
dual
antenna
reception
reception
-129.2dBm@UMTS
reception
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Table 1-25 Reception Sensitivity of R8860
1.3.6.5

1.3.6.6

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2 Link Budget for Typical SDR Sites

Summary
This chapter mainly introduces cabinet-top power and other parameters of
typical SZDR sites, the key point is to highlight the link budget differences with
traditional sites or specially noted parameters, and examples for link budget will
also be demonstrated.
To sum up, the link budget of SDR sites has three main differences in
comparison with that of traditional site:
Cabinet-top output power calculation method;
Consideration for feeder loss when RRU is installed close to the

antenna/platform under distributed networking mode;
Extra uplink/downlink gains under OTSR networking mode;
2.1 RU02 (RU02A)

RU02 and RU02A networking are suitable for single cell configured with 4
or less TRXs. RU02 (RU02A)-adopted link budget is similar to the cabinet-top
output power calculation method by using dual-density carriers of 8018/8112.
Caution:
The combiner loss of RU02/RU02A is 3dB. As the combiner and the duplexer
are not in the same unit, the loss should be calculated separately.
2.1.1 Typical SDR Sites

2.1.1.1
Configuration of Conventional S2-type Site

To configure conventional S2-type site by RU02, one RU02 unit needs to
be configured. The transmit channel needs no combining and the cabinet-top
output power is 40W (GMSK)/25W (8-PSK).
No any other difference is available between this link budget method and
that of traditional site.
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Figure 2-18 Configuring Conventional S2-type Site by RU60
2.1.1.2
S2 (FWDR)
RU02 has only two antenna interfaces; therefore, additional two diversity
reception signals must be accessed in from other modules. So for 4-channel
diversity reception S2-type site, an additional RU02 unit is needed to realize
diversity reception of other two channels.
To configure S2-type site which supports 4-channel diversity reception
FWDR by RU02, two RU02 units are needed. The transmitting channel needs
no combiner, and the cabinet-top output power is 40W (GMSK)/25W (8-PSK).
The site can support FWDR and the uplink gain is about 2dB.
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Figure 2-19 Configuring S2-type Site (FWDR) by RU02
Caution:
In the above figure, only TDUP module is shown for representing RU02
module. It does not mean that this TDUP module is of special structure or any
special module. In case of any similar cases for following figures, please take
this figure for reference.
2.1.1.3
S2 (DDT+FWDR)
To realize 4-channel diversity, another RU02 unit is needed for realizing
diversity reception of other two channels. Meanwhile, for two-channel emission,
delay transmit diversity technology can be adopted for improving downlink
quality.
To configure S2-type site which supports uplink 4-channel diversity
reception and downlink DDT by RU02, two RU02 units are needed. The
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transmitting channel needs no combiner, and the cabinet-top output power is
40W (GMSK)/25W (8-PSK). The site can support FWDR and the uplink gain is
about 2dB. It can also support DDT and the downlink gain is about 3dB.
Figure 2-20 Configuring S2-type Site (DDT+FWDR) by RU02
2.1.1.4
S2 (DPCT+FWDR)
To realize 4-channel diversity, another RU02 unit is needed for realizing
diversity reception of other two channels. Meanwhile, for two-channel
transmitting, DPCT technology can be adopted for improving downlink quality.
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To configure S2-type site which supports uplink 4-channel diversity
reception and downlink DPCT by RU02, two RU02 units are needed. Twochannel TTRU emission signals of each RU02 unit complete power
combination via respective COM, and output one-channel signal from OUT
interface to TDUP.
In consideration of DPCT power joint gain of 2.5dB, under DPCT mode,
the cabinet-top output power of RU02 is about 70W (GMSK)/45W (8-PSK). It
can support FWDR, and the uplink gain is about 2dB.
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Figure 2-21 Configuring S2-type Site (DPCT+FWDR) by RU02
2.1.1.5
Configuration of Conventional S4-type Site---RU02

To configure S4-type site by RU02, two RU02 units are needed. The 4channel transmitting signals are connected to the antenna on the same DTUP
after passing through the combiner. A combining loss of about 3dB should be
taken into consideration, and the cabinet-top output power of RU02 is about
20W (GMSK)/12.5W (8-PSK).
Figure 2-22 Configuring S4-type Site by RU02
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2.1.1.6
Configuration of Conventional S4-type Site---RU02 + RU02A

To configure S4-type site by RU02, one RU02 unit and one RU02A unit
should be configured. The 4-channel transmitting signals are connected to the
antenna on the same DTUP after passing through the combiner. A combining
loss of about 3dB should be taken into consideration, and the cabinet-top
output power of RU02 is about 20W (GMSK)/12.5W (8-PSK).
To configure S4-type site by adopting RU02+RU02A can save some cost
and gain a certain power advantages in comparison with the combination of
RU02+RU02.
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Figure 2-23 Configuring S4-type Site by RU02+RU02A
It is not suggested to use DDT/DPCT when each cell has two and more
TRXs (3 to 4 TRXs).
2.1.1.7
Summary of Various Configurations

The cabinet-top output powers of various configurations (RU02/RU02A
used) are summarized in following table:
RU02 (RU02A)
Cabinet-top
Cabinet-top
Extra Gains of
Power (W)
Power (W)
Link Budget
(GMSK)
(8-PSK)
(dB)
S2
40
25
None
S2(FWDR)
40
25
FWDR 2dB
S2(DDT+FWDR)
40
25
DDT 3dB
S2(DPCT+FWDR)
70
45
FWDR 2dB
S4(2*RU02)
20
12.5
None
S4(RU02+RU02A)
20
12.5
None
FWDR 2dB
Table 2-26 Cabinet-top Output Power and Coverage Enhancement Technology Gains of Various Configurations
(RU02/RU02A Used)
2.1.2 Link Budget Examples

Caution:
All following link budget results can only be taken as reference, and should not
be quoted in link budget of any project, as the estimation result is of no
usability and is not informative. Any one who quotes the estimation result
directly into any specific project will undertake corresponding result.
Hypothesis:
Following three sections introduce some link budget examples, which are all
under conditions of 900M network, common urban area (MU), adopting
Okumura-Hata module, antenna mounting height supposed to be 25m, and
7/8 main feeder cable.
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2.1.2.1
Conventional S2-type Site and S2 FWDR
TX Rank-top Output Power (dBm)

DDT (dB)
Total Cable Loss (dB)
Feeder Loss (dB)
Jumper Loss (dB)
Connector Loss (dB)
Lightening rod Loss (dB)
TMA Insertion Loss (dB)
TX Antenna Gain (dBi)
EIRP (dBm)
Antenna Diversity Gain (dB)
RX Sensitivity (dBm)
TMA Contribution to Sens. (dB)
RX Antenna Gain (dBi)
FWDR (dB)
Acceptance Level (dBm)
Log-Normal Margin (dB)
Allowed Max Path Loss (dB)
Uplink-Downlink (dB)
Limited
SSdesign (dBm)
SSacceptance (dBm)
BTS Antenna Height (m)
MS Antenna Height (m)
Area Coverage Probability
Cell Radius (km)
S2
EGSM/900M,MU
UpLink DownLink
33.00
46.02
0.00
2.22
2.22
1.16
1.16
0.56
0.56
0.30
0.30
0.20
0.20
0.00
0.00
17.00
33.00
60.80
3.00
-112.00
-102.00
0.00
17.00
0.00
0.00
-73.00
8.70
125.08
125.10
-0.02
UL Limited
125.08
-64.30
-73.00
25.00
1.50
95%
0.97
S2(FWDR)
EGSM/900M,MU
UpLink
DownLink
33.00
46.02
0.00
2.22
2.22
1.16
1.16
0.56
0.56
0.30
0.30
0.20
0.20
0.00
0.00
17.00
33.00
60.80
3.00
-112.00
-102.00
0.00
17.00
0.00
2.00
-73.00
8.70
127.08
125.10
1.98
DL Limited
125.10
-64.30
-73.00
25.00
1.50
95%
0.97
Table 2-27 Link Budget Example for Configuring Conventional S2-type Site and S2 (FWDR) Sites by RU02
2.1.2.2
S2-type Sites (DDT+FWDR & DPCT+FWDR)

DDT (dB)
Feeder Loss (dB)
Jumper Loss (dB)
Connector Loss (dB)
EIRP (dBm)
S2(DDT+FWDR)
EGSM/900M,MU
UpLink DownLink
33.00
46.02
3.00
2.22
2.22
1.16
1.16
0.56
0.56
0.30
0.30
0.20
0.20
0.00
0.00
17.00
33.00
63.80
S2(DPCT+FWDR)
EGSM/900M,MU
UpLink
DownLink
33.00
48.52
0.00
2.22
2.22
1.16
1.16
0.56
0.56
0.30
0.30
0.20
0.20
0.00
0.00
17.00
33.00
63.30
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FWDR (dB)
Limited
SSdesign (dBm)
SSacceptance (dBm)
Cell Radius (km)
3.00
-112.00
0.00
17.00
2.00
-102.00
0.00
-73.00
8.70
127.08
128.10
-1.02
UL Limited
127.08
-64.30
-73.00
25.00
1.50
95%
1.11
3.00
-112.00
0.00
17.00
2.00
-102.00
0.00
-73.00
8.70
127.08
127.60
-0.52
UL Limited
127.08
-64.30
-73.00
25.00
1.50
95%
1.11
Table 2-28 Link Budget Example for Configuring S2-type Sites (DDT+FWDR & DPCT+FWDR) by RU02
Under above conditions, as DDT+FWDR and DPCT+FWDR all have

uplink restriction, the allowable max path loss and estimated radius are all the
same.
2.1.2.3
S4-type Site

DDT (dB)
Feeder Loss (dB)
Jumper Loss (dB)
Connector Loss (dB)
EIRP (dBm)
FWDR (dB)
Limited
S4
EGSM/900M,MU
UpLink
DownLink
33.00
43.02
0.00
2.22
2.22
1.16
1.16
0.56
0.56
0.30
0.30
0.20
0.20
0.00
0.00
17.00
33.00
57.80
3.00
-112.00
-102.00
0.00
17.00
0.00
0.00
-73.00
8.70
125.08
122.10
2.98
DL Limited
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SSdesign (dBm)
SSacceptance (dBm)
Cell Radius (km)
122.10
-64.30
-73.00
25.00
1.50
95%
0.80
Table 2-29 Link Budget Examples for Configuring S4-type Site by 2*RU02 or RU02+RU02A
2.2 RU60
RU60 is a G/U dual mode multi-density RF unit which can support GSM
single frequency, UMTS single frequency, GSM dual frequency and G/U dual
mode networking. The link budget difference between RU60 and traditional
BTS is the method for calculating cabinet-top power. The traditional 7/8, 5/4
or 1-5/8 cables are taken as main feeder cables, and the feeder cable
calculation method is the same with that of traditional BTS.
2.2.1 Typical Sites Configuration

2.2.1.1
GSM Single Frequency Band Networking

2.2.1.1.1 S1~6
When a single sector has less than 6 TRXs or 6TRXs, each cell should be
configured with a RU60 and a pair of duplex & dual polarization antennas. The
number of BBU should be determined based on total number of physical
carriers in GSM network. And each UBPG board can support 12TRXs at
maximum.
The total cabinet-top output power of each cell is 60W, and the power is
equally allocated to each TRX. For cabinet-top output power under different
carrier configurations of RU60, please refer to section Error: Reference source
not found.
Select RU60-900 for 900MHz GSM independent networking, and select
RU60-1800 for 1800MHz GSM independent networking.
The antenna connection of RU60 is as shown in following figure:
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Figure 2-24 1 to 6 GSM Carriers Configuration for RU60
2.2.1.1.2 S7~12
When one sector has more than 6 TRXs (7 to 12 TRXs/cell), each cell
should be configured with two RU60 modules but only one duplex & dualpolarized antenna is needed. Two RU60 are bridged via extended RX interface
and no external combiner is needed. The configuration of BBU should be
determined based on total number of physical carriers in GSM network. And
each UBPG board can support 12TRXs at maximum.
For cabinet-top output power under different carrier configurations of
RU60, please refer to section Error: Reference source not found.
For example, if the cell is configured with 8TRXs, two RU60 are used with
4 carriers configured on each RU60, and the cabinet-top output power of each
carrier is 15W.
The specific antenna connection is as follows:
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Figure 2-25 7 to 12 Carriers Configuration for RU60
2.2.1.1.3 S1~6 (DDT+FWDR)

When DDT and FWDR are adopted, each cell must be configured with two
RU60s, and two duplex & dual-polarized antennas are also needed. As two
RU6s transmit the same signals, the TRXs are logically thought as the same
TRX. At this time, the baseband board quantity needs to be calculated
according to the quantity of physical carriers, for example, for S4/4/4 under
DDT+FWDR mode, the quantity of baseband boards (two UBPG boards)
configured should be calculated as per 24TRXs.
Antenna feeder connection under such mode is as shown in following
figure:
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Figure 2-26 1 to 6 Carriers (DDT+FWDR) Configuration for RU60
2.2.1.2
UMTS Single Frequency Band Networking

2.2.1.2.1 1~3 C1S
For UMTS single frequency band networking, one RU60 can support 4
carriers/sectors at maximum. To guarantee the cabinet-top output of 20W for
each carrier, each RU60 can support 3 carriers/sectors at maximum. Under
3C1S conditions, only a pair of duplex & dual-polarized antennas are needed,
the BBU can be configured as per quantity of UMTS sectors, and each BPC
board can support 3 CS at maximum.
The total cabinet-top output power of each RU60 is 60W, and the output
power of each carrier should be guaranteed to be no less than 20W.
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Figure 2-27 1 to 3 Carriers Configuration in Each UMTS Sector for RU60
2.2.1.2.2 4~6 C1S

For UMTS single frequency band networking, to guarantee a cabinet-top
output power of 20W for each carrier, each RU60 can support 3
carriers/sectors at maximum. If each sector is configured with 4 to 6 carriers,
only a pair of duplex & dual-polarized antennas are needed, two RU60s are
bridged via extended RX interface, and no external combiner is needed. The
BBU should be configured as per quantity of UMTS sector, and each BPC
board can support 3 CS at maximum.
The total cabinet-top output power of each RU60 is 60W, and the power of
each carrier should be guaranteed to be no less than 20W.
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Figure 2-28 4 to 6 Carriers Configuration in Each UMTS Sector for RU60
2.2.1.3
GSM900/1800 Dual Frequency Band Networking

The configuration principle for dual frequency networking is the same with
that of single frequency networking and the differences is that each RU60
module can only support a frequency band; therefore, dual-frequency band cell
needs two RU modules at least, for example, for GSM900 S2+GSM1800 S2,
each cell needs to be configured with a RU60-900 and a RU60-1800. The
baseband board quantity is determined by total TRX quantity of dual frequency
band.
Please see section Error: Reference source not found for calculation of
cabinet-top powers under GSM900/1800.
If the antenna feeder configuration should be jointly shared, an external
bandwidth combiner is also needed.
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Figure 2-29 GSM900/1800 Dual Frequency Band Networking for RU60 (Antenna Unshared)
2.2.1.4
GSM/UMTS Dual Mode Networking

2.2.1.4.1 G/U CO-Frequency Band Configuration
For G/U co-frequency band, the RU60 module can be jointly shared, S2
(GSM) + S2 (UMTS) or S4 (GSM) + S1 (UMTS) are supported, and the
antenna feeder and antenna are all shared. UBPG and BPC should be
configured as per respective carrier quantities of GSM and UMTS network.
Please see section Error: Reference source not found for cabinet-top
power of each carrier under G/U hybrid mode.
Figure 2-30 Configuring S2 (G) + S2 (U) or S4 (G) + S1 (U) by RU60 under G/U Co-Frequency Band Conditions
As shown in the figure, the cabinet-top power of GSM carrier is 10W and
the cabinet-top power of UMTS carrier is 20W.
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Figure 2-31 Configuring S8 (G) + S2 (U) or S4 (G) + S4 (U) by RU60 under G/U Co-Frequency Band Conditions
As shown in above figure, the cabinet-top power of GSM carrier is 10W

and the cabinet-top power of UMTS carrier is 20W.
Figure 2-32 Configuration of the Site with Maximum Capacity by RU60 under G/U Co-Frequency Band
Conditions for BS8800
As shown in above figure, under G/U co-frequency band conditions,

BS880 adopts RU60 as RF module, which can support the configuration of
S666(G)+S333(U) or S888(G)+S222(U) at maximum. The cabinet-top power of
GSM carriers is 10W, and the cabinet-top power of UMTS carriers is 20W.
2.2.1.4.2 G/U Inter-frequency Band Configuration
Under G/U inter-frequency conditions, G/U needs to be configured with
independent RU module. For example, for GSM1800+WCDMA900, RU601800 and RU60-900 should be respectively configured, and independent
feeder cable and antenna should also be used, as shown in following figure. If
broadband antenna is needed, additional external broadband combiner should
also be used.
The configuration principle of G/U baseband board is unchanged, and the
board number is still calculated as per carrier quantities of G/U.
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Figure 2-33 G/U Inter-Frequency Band Configuration for RU60

Caution:
directly in any specific project will undertake corresponding result.
Hypothesis:
Following four sections introduce some link budget examples. For G/U hybrid
mode and G mode, only link budget for GSM network is introduced. And the
link budgets are all under conditions of 900M frequency band, common urban
area (MU), adopting Okumura-Hata module, antenna mounting height
supposed to be 25m, and 7/8 main feeder cable.
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For GSM900/1800 dual frequency networking and G/U inter-frequency
networking, the link budget needs to be conducted respectively. Please refer to
following link budget examples.
2.2.2.1
GSM900 S2 & S3

DDT (dB)
Feeder Loss (dB)
Jumper Loss (dB)
Connector Loss (dB)
EIRP (dBm)
FWDR (dB)
IRC (dB)
Limited
SSdesign (dBm)
SSacceptance (dBm)
Cell Radius (km)
RU60 2TRX
EGSM/900M,MU
UpLink DownLink
33.00
44.77
0.00
2.22
2.22
1.16
1.16
0.56
0.56
0.30
0.30
0.20
0.20
0.00
0.00
17.00
33.00
59.55
3.00
-112.00 -102.00
0.00
17.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
-73.00
8.70
125.08
123.85
1.23
DL Limited
123.85
-64.30
-73.00
25.00
1.50
95%
0.90
RU60 3TRX
EGSM/900M,MU
UpLink DownLink
33.00
43.01
0.00
2.22
2.22
1.16
1.16
0.56
0.56
0.30
0.30
0.20
0.20
0.00
0.00
17.00
33.00
57.79
3.00
-112.00
-102.00
0.00
17.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
-73.00
8.70
125.08
122.09
2.99
DL Limited
122.09
-64.30
-73.00
25.00
1.50
95%
0.80
Table 2-30 Link Budget for GSM S2 and S3 Type Sites Configuration by RU60
It can be seen from above table that when configuring GSM900 S2 and S3
type sites by RU60, only the cabinet-top output power is different, and all other
link budget parameters are the same. For S2-type site, the cabinet-top power is
30W (44.77dBm) and for S3-type site, the cabinet-top power is 20W
(43.01dBm).
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2.2.2.2
GSM900 S2 (DDT+FWDR)

DDT (dB)
Feeder Loss (dB)
Jumper Loss (dB)
Connector Loss (dB)
EIRP (dBm)
FWDR (dB)
IRC (dB)
Limited
SSdesign (dBm)
SSacceptance (dBm)
Cell Radius (km)
RU60 2TRX(DDT+FWDR)
EGSM/900M,MU
UpLink
DownLink
33.00
44.77
3.00
2.22
2.22
1.16
1.16
0.56
0.56
0.30
0.30
0.20
0.20
0.00
0.00
17.00
33.00
62.55
3.00
-112.00
-102.00
0.00
17.00
0.00
2.00
0.00
-73.00
8.70
127.08
126.85
0.23
DL Limited
126.85
-64.30
-73.00
25.00
1.50
95%
1.09
Table 2-31 Link Budget for GSM S2-type Sites (DDT+FWDR) Configuration by RU60
2.2.2.3
GSM900 S8

DDT (dB)
Feeder Loss (dB)
Jumper Loss (dB)
Connector Loss (dB)
RU60 S8 (2*RU60)
EGSM/900M,MU
UpLink DownLink
33.00
41.76
0.00
2.22
2.22
1.16
1.16
0.56
0.56
0.30
0.30
0.20
0.20
0.00
0.00
17.00
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EIRP (dBm)
FWDR (dB)
IRC (dB)
Limited
SSdesign (dBm)
SSacceptance (dBm)
Cell Radius (km)
33.00
3.00
-112.00
0.00
17.00
0.00
0.00
56.54
-102.00
0.00
-73.00
8.70
125.08
120.84
4.24
DL Limited
120.84
-64.30
-73.00
25.00
1.50
95%
0.74
Table 2-32 Link Budget for GSM S8-type Site Configuration by RU60
For this case, S8 adopts two RU60, and each RU60 supports 4 carriers,
thus the cabinet-top power of each carrier is 15W (41.76dBm).
2.2.2.4
GSM900 S4+UMTS900 S1

DDT (dB)
Feeder Loss (dB)
Jumper Loss (dB)
Connector Loss (dB)
EIRP (dBm)
FWDR (dB)
IRC (dB)
S4 (G) + S1 (U)
EGSM/900M,MU
UpLink DownLink
33.00
40.00
0.00
2.22
2.22
1.16
1.16
0.56
0.56
0.30
0.30
0.20
0.20
0.00
0.00
17.00
33.00
54.78
3.00
-112.00
-102.00
0.00
17.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
-73.00
8.70
125.08
119.08
6.00
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Limited
SSdesign (dBm)
SSacceptance (dBm)
Cell Radius (km)
DL Limited
119.08
-64.30
-73.00
25.00
1.50
95%
0.66
Table 2-33 Link Budget for Configuring GSM900 S4+UMTS900 S1 by one RU60
For GSM900 S4+UMTS900 S1, the cabinet-top power of four GSM

carriers is 10W, and the cabinet-top power of UMTS carriers is 20W.
2.3 RSU60
2.3.1.1
GSM Single Frequency Band Networking

2.3.1.1.1 S1~6
When a single sector has less than 6 or 6 TRXs, each cell should be
configured with one RSU60 and a pair of duplex & dual-polarized antennas.
The BBU should be configured as per total number of physical GSM carriers,
and each UBPG board can support 12 TRXs at maximum.
The cabinet-top output power of each cell is 80W, and the power is equally
allocated to each TRX. For cabinet-top output power under different carrier
configurations of RU60, please refer to section Error: Reference source not
found.
Select RSU60-900 for 900MHz GSM independent networking, and select
RSU60-1800 for 1800MHz GSM independent networking.
The antenna feeder connection of RU60 is as shown in following figure:
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Figure 2-34 S1 to 6 Carriers Configuration for RSU60
2.3.1.1.2 S7~12
When a single sector has more than 6 TRXs (7 to 12 TRXs/cell), each cell
needs to be configured with two RSU60 modules and only one duplex & dualpolarized antenna is needed. Two RSU60 are bridged via extended RX
interface and no external combiner is needed. The BBU should be configured
as per total number of physical GSM carriers, and each UBPG board can
support 12 TRXs at maximum.
For example, when a cell is configured with 8 TRXs, two RSU60 should be
used, each one is configured with 4 carriers, and each carrier has a cabinet-top
output power of 20W.
The specific antenna connection is as shown as follows:
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Figure 2-35 7 to 12 Carriers Configuration for RSU60
2.3.1.1.3 S1~6 (DDT+FWDR)

When DDT and FWDR are adopted, each cell must be configured with two
RSU60s, and two duplex & dual-polarized antennas are also needed. As those
two RSU60 transmit the same signals, the TRXs are thought as the same TRX
logically. At this time, the quantity of the baseband board needs to be
calculated as per the quantity of physical TRX, for example, for S4/4/4 under
DDT + FWDR mode, the baseband board (two UBPG boards) quantity should
be calculated as per 24 TRXs.
RSU60, please refer to section Error: Reference source not found.
The specific antenna connection is as shown as follows:
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Figure 2-36 1 to 6 Carriers Configuration (DDT + FWDR) for RSU60
2.3.1.2
GSM900/1800 Dual Frequency Band Networking

The configuration principle of dual frequency band networking is the same
with that of single frequency band networking, and the difference is: as each
RSU60 module can only support a frequency band, the dual frequency cell
needs two RU modules at minimum. For example, for GSM900 S2+GSM1800
S2, each cell needs to be configured with a RSU60-900 and a RSU60-1800.
And the baseband board quantity is calculated as per total TRX quantity under
dual frequency mode.
For cabinet-top power calculation of GSM900/1800, please refer to section
Error: Reference source not found.
If the antenna feeder configuration needs to be jointly shared, an external
broadband combiner is also needed.
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Figure 2-37 RSU60 GSM900/1800 Dual Frequency Networking (Antenna Unshared)
2.3.2 Link Budjet Examples

Caution:
Hypothesis:
900M frequency band, common urban area (MU), adopting Okumura-Hata
module, antenna mounting height supposed to be 25m, and 7/8 main feeder
cable.
For GSM900/1800 dual frequency band networking, the link budget needs
to be conducted respectively; please refer to following link budget examples.
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2.3.2.1
S2/S4/S8
TX Rank-top Output Power

(dBm)
DDT (dB)
Feeder Loss (dB)
Jumper Loss (dB)
Connector Loss (dB)
EIRP (dBm)
FWDR (dB)
Limited
SSdesign (dBm)
SSacceptance (dBm)
Cell Radius (km)
RSU60 S2
EGSM/900M,MU
UpLink DownLink
RSU60 S4
EGSM/900M,MU
UpLink DownLink
33.00
46.02
0.00
2.22
2.22
1.16
1.16
0.56
0.56
0.30
0.30
0.20
0.20
0.00
0.00
17.00
33.00
60.80
3.00
-112.00 -102.00
0.00
17.00
0.00
0.00
-73.00
8.70
125.08
125.10
-0.02
UL Limited
125.08
-64.30
-73.00
25.00
1.50
95%
0.76
33.00
44.77
0.00
2.22
2.22
1.16
1.16
0.56
0.56
0.30
0.30
0.20
0.20
0.00
0.00
17.00
33.00
59.55
3.00
-112.00 -102.00
0.00
17.00
0.00
0.00
-73.00
8.70
125.08
123.85
1.23
DL Limited
123.85
-64.30
-73.00
25.00
1.50
95%
0.70
RSU60
S8(2*RSU60)
EGSM/900M,MU
UpLink DownLink
33.00
2.22
1.16
0.56
0.30
0.20
0.00
33.00
3.00
-112.00
0.00
17.00
0.00
44.77
0.00
2.22
1.16
0.56
0.30
0.20
0.00
17.00
59.55
-102.00
0.00
-73.00
8.70
125.08
123.85
1.23
DL Limited
123.85
-64.30
-73.00
25.00
1.50
95%
0.70
Table 2-34 Link Budget for GSM S2 and S3 Configuration by RSU60
It can be seen from above table that when configuring GSM900 S2, S4
and S8 type sites by RSU60, only the cabinet-top output power is different, and
all other link budget parameters are the same. For S2 type site, the cabinet-top
power is 40W (46.02dBm) and for S4 type site, the cabinet-top power is 20W
(43.01dBm)
2.3.2.2
S2 (DDT+FWDR)
RSU60
S2(DDT+FWDR)
EGSM/900M,MU
UpLink DownLink
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TX Rank-top Output Power
(dBm)
DDT (dB)
Feeder Loss (dB)
Jumper Loss (dB)
Connector Loss (dB)
EIRP (dBm)
FWDR (dB)
Limited
SSdesign (dBm)
SSacceptance (dBm)
Cell Radius (km)
33.00
2.22
1.16
0.56
0.30
0.20
0.00
33.00
3.00
-112.00
0.00
17.00
2.00
46.02
3.00
2.22
1.16
0.56
0.30
0.20
0.00
17.00
63.79
-102.00
0.00
-73.00
8.70
127.08
128.09
-1.01
UL Limited
127.08
-64.30
-73.00
25.00
1.50
95%
0.87
Table 2-35 Link Budget for GSM S2 (DDT + FWDR) by RU60
2.4 BS8700 (R8860 + B8200)

B8200+R8860 constitute to distributed BS8700, namely BBU + RRU
mode. It can be widely used for coverage of special scenarios including indoor,
tunnel, high-speed railway, highway, dense urban area and other areas. RF
remote mode poses lower requirements for the equipment room, and R8860
local-antenna installation can save feeder cable loss and provides more flexible
site deployment scheme. BBU is generally placed indoor and connected to
RRU via optical fiber.
B8200 and R8860 networking can be in star topology, chain topology and
hybrid topology.
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For star networking, two FS board are configured to provide 12 optical

interfaces for connecting with 12 RRUs;
For chain networking, currently the maximum cascade depth of RRU is 4

tiles;
For hybrid networking, 48 RRUs can be supported at maximum.

The networking topology structure for B8200 & RNC/BSC as well as RRU
is as shown in following figure:
Figure 2-38 Sketch Map for Networking of B8200, RNC/BSC and RRU

The typical site configuration of R8860 is consistent with that of RU60, and
the conversion method of cabinet-top power is also the same. No more details
are provided here repeatedly. The link budget difference with RU60 is that the
feeder cable loss needs to be re-considered after adopting R8860 RF remote
mode.
Herein under introduction to antenna feeder connection of R8860 under
conventional configurations are given.
2.4.1.1
Each Pair of Antennas Connected with One RRU

When each pair of dual-polarized antennas is connected to one RRU, the
RX/TX and RX interfaces of RRU are respectively connected to two interfaces
of the dual-polarized antennas.
Emission channel: RX/TX interface of RRU.
Reception channel: main set reception comes from RX/TX interface and
diversity reception comes from RX interface.
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Figure 2-39 Each Pair of Antennas Connected with One RRU
2.4.1.2
Each Pair of Antennas Connected with 2 RRUs

When each pair of dual-polarized antennas is connected to two RRUs, the
RX/TX interfaces of each RRU are respectively connected to two interfaces of
the dual-polarized antennas. Secondly, for two RRUs, connect the RXOUT
interface of RRU1 with RXIN interface of RRU2, and connect the RXIN
interface of RRU1 with RXOUT interface of RRU2.
Emission channel: two RRU2 transmit signals via respective RX/TX
interfaces.
Reception channel: two RRUs collect main set reception signals via their
respective RX/TX interfaces, and the diversity reception signals are gained
through connecting RXOUT interface of one RRU with RXIN interface of the
other.
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Figure 2-40 Each Pair of Antennas Connected with 2 RRUs
2.4.2 Feeder Cable Loss Consideration

2.4.2.1
RRU Installed Close to Antenna

Under permissible conditions (such as tower load bearing, wind speed and
other factors), RRU can be installed close to the antenna, RRU and BBU are
connected via optical fiber, and RRU and antenna are connected via 1/2 soft
jumper.
Under such conditions, the feeder cable loss only refers to the loss of 1/2
soft jumper between RRU and the antenna as well as the loss between two
connectors. The 1/2 feeder cable is generally at the length of 2m, or can be
configured as per actual conditions. And no lightning arrester is configured
under such conditions.
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Figure 2-41 Sketch Map for Antenna Installed Close to the RRU
For example, for near antenna installation of R8860-900, RRU and the
antenna are connected via 1/2 super soft jumper at a length of 2M, under such
conditions, the feeder cable loss is 11.2/100*2+2*0.05=0.32dB. No lightning
arrester is configured under such conditions.
Caution:
Whether the RRU can be installed close to the antenna should be understood
by communicating with the market department in tendering process, and the
link budget can then be made accordingly.
2.4.2.2
RRU Installed Close to the Platform

If the conditions are non-permissible, the RRU can only be installed on the
tower platform (the platform below the antenna) or on the roof platform. Under
such conditions, the RRU and BBU are still connected via optical fiber; the
RRU and the antenna are connected in conventional mode: 1/2 soft jumper at
both ends + main feeder cable (7/8, 5/4 or 1-5/8 feeder cable). The length of
the main feeder cable is equal to the height from RRU to the antenna, and the
length of two 1/2 soft jumpers is generally 22m=4m. Under such conditions,
the lightning arrester should be configured.
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Figure 2-42 Sketch Map for RRU Installed Close to the Platform
Summary table for feeder cable loss (taking Hansen product for an
example):
Feeder Type
900M
1800M
1/2 Jumper
11.2
16.6
dB/100m
Unit
7/8 Feeder
3.88
5.75
dB/100m
5/4 Feeder
2.77
4.16
dB/100m
1-5/8 Feeder
2.29
3.47
dB/100m
Fiber
dB/100m
Table 2-36 Summary Table for Hansen Feeder Cable Loss
The connector loss is 0.05 dB/piece.

Mount
Height
of
Antenna
(m)
Platform
Mounting
Height of
RRU (m)
50
50
50
50
50
50
0
10
20
30
40
50
Length
of 7/8
Main
Feeder
Cable
(m)
50
40
30
20
10
0
Length
of 1/2
Soft
Jumper
(m)
Connector
4
4
4
4
4
2
6
6
6
6
6
2
900M
(dB)
2.89
2.5
2.11
1.73
1.34
0.32
1800M
(dB)
4.04
3.46
2.89
2.31
1.74
0.43
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Table 2-37 Examples for Feeder Cable Loss at Different RRU Mounting Heights
Prompt:
If the RRU can not be installed close to the antenna, its location should be
understood by communicating with the market department in tendering
process, including details related to the height of the tower platform for placing
RRU. And then the feeder cable length and loss can be calculated according to
the height of the platform when making link budget.
2.4.3 Application of Multi-carrier Association

Multi-carrier association is a product imported from OTSR of 3G into GSM,
it permits a logical cell to have antennas at multiple positions and multiple
angles and adopts multiple RRUs for transmitting the same carrier on different
antennas. It is different with traditional STSR networking, and is suitable to be
used for dense urban areas with complex transmission environment (such as
Hong Kong) as well as high speed mobile scenarios (such as high-speed
railway, highway). It can greatly reduce inter-cell handover/reselection, and is
in favor of enhancing network performance and subscriber acknowledgement.
Terminology explanation:
STSR: Sectorized TX Sectorized RX (each cell has only one coverage area
with repeater system excluded). Such networking mode is the networking
mode for conventional omni-directional site or N-sectorized directional site.
OTSR: Omni TX Sectorized RX (each cell is allowed to have multiple different
coverage areas). Such networking mode allows one logical cell to have
multiple antennas placed at different locations and different angles. OTSR can
be implemented by traditional power splitter or by SDR multi-carrier unite
combine mode.
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MCUM (Multi Carrier Unite Combine): it refers to connection of M RRUs and N
pairs of antennas (M is a multiple of N, and the value can be 1, 2.), the
carriers of all those RRUs belong to the same cell, the downlink emission
signals of multiple RRUs are completely the same, and selectable combination
is performed in the downlink process.
Explanations to differences between traditional 3-sectors STSR and OTSR
are given as follows by analyzing following two figures.
2.4.3.1
STSR Example
The following figure is a sketch map for configuring a STSR-3 sector into
S8/8/8. Each sector supports 8-TRXs and is configured with two RRUs. Each
RRU is configured with 4 TRXs. The antenna direction of Cell 1 is 30 degrees,
Cell 2 60 degrees, and Cell 3 90 degrees.
The first RRU of each sector is connected with FS board of BBU, and the
second RRU of each sector is in cascade with the first RRU via optical fiber.
Each UBPG board can process 12-channel baseband signals. As S8/8/8 STSR
totally has 24 TRXs, thus 2 UBPG boards are needed.
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Figure 2-43 Sketch Map for Configuring STSR-3 Sector into S8/8/8
2.4.3.2
Example for Implementing OTSR Function Via Traditional Power Splitter

The power splitter mode is applicable to any BTS. For example, when
B8018 is configured into OTSR-2 02 type site with 2 TRXs, the cabinet-top
power is 20W. As the power splitter is used, the power is reduced to 10W with
3dB power splitter loss.
To implement OTSR by power splitter, an extra 3dB loss is caused, thus
the cabinet-top power is half reduced.
Figure 2-44 Implementing OTSR by Power Splitter
2.4.3.3
Example for Implementing OTSR Via MCUM (Multi Carrier Unite Combine)
To configure OTSR-2 O2 type site by MUCM mode, two R8860 are
configured, and each R8860 is configured with 2 TRXs. The cabinet-top output
power is 30W. To implement OTSR by MCUM mode will not cause extra loss.
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Figure 2-45 Implementing OTSR by MCUM
The following figure is a sketch map for configuring OTSR-3 sector into 08
type site by MCUM function. The angles of the three antennas are the same
with above mentioned conditions, which are respectively 30 degrees/60
degrees/90 degrees, and the three antennas (Antenna 1, Antenna 2 and
Antenna 3) can be placed in three different places rather than in the same
position, but the three antennas belong to the same logical Cell 1.
Each Antenna is connected to two RRUs with 8 TRXs supported, but those
8 TRXs are completely same in three antenna directions, thus the capacity of
Cell 1 is not O24 but O8. 8 TRXs in each antenna direction are configured with
completely the same frequency points, thus can be seen as the same emission
signal which acquires downlink transmit diversity gains. At the same time, as
the uplink signals are received via different antennas, the selectable
combination can bring a certain uplink diversity gains.
The first RRU connected with each antenna is connected with FS board of
BBU via optical fiber, and the second RRU is in cascade with the first RRU via
optical fiber. Although the actual capacity of Cell 1 is O8, as the baseband part
still needs to process 38=24 baseband signals, the quantity of UBPG board is
2 pieces.
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Figure 2-46 Sketch Map for OTSR-3 O8
Note:
In the above figure, X, X and X correspond to the same carrier transmitted by
Antenna1/2/3.
Caution 1:
For OTSR networking, the quantity of UBPG board can not be calculated
according to actual logic capacity of OTSR BTS but according to the quantity of
physical carriers configured. In the above example, one OTSR-3 O8-type site
has logic capacity of 8 TRXs, but the number of actual physical carrier is
83=24, thus it should be configured with 2 UBPG boards. Another example
refers to a OTSR-5 (five directional antennas) O10-type site, the actual UBPG
board quantity should be calculated according to the number of physical
carriers: 510=50, and totally 5 UBPG boards should be configured.
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Caution 2:
For OTSR, the same carrier must be implemented on the same UBPG board.
For OTSR-5 O10-type site shown in following figure, each UBPG board is
actually configured with 2 logic carriers (2), the other eight TRXs (2/2/2/2)
are the same signals with (2), and the actual number of physical carriers
configured on each UBPG board is 10. Five UBPG boards can not be
configured into the format of 10+10+10+10+10.
Figure 2-47 Sketch Map for OTSR-5 O10
Caution 3:
For OTSR networking, the hardware quantities of RRU and UBPG need to be
increased. A traditional 08-type site needs two RRUs and one UBPG board.
However, for a OTSR-3 08-type site, six RRUs and two UBPG boards are
needed.
For influences of MCUM on coverage/capacity/frequency planning/network
performance and applicable special scenarios, please refer to the article of
Special Subject Research---Analysis for Application of GSM SDR Equipment in
OTSR Networking.
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2.4.4 Factors to be Considered for OTSR Link Budget

In downlink direction, as multiple antennas transmit the same signal, the
incoherent emission energy is input for countermining poor C/I caused by
multipath effect, acquiring a certain downlink emission diversity gains valued at
2dB.
In uplink direction, the same logic cell has multiple antennas for diversity
reception, after processing via MRC combination, it can be thought as having
acquired 2dB 4-channel diversity reception gains.

Caution:
2.4.5.1
Link Budget for STSR Networking

Hypothesis:
900M frequency band, common urban area (MU), adopting Okumura-Hata
module, antenna mounting height supposed to be 25m, case 1: R8860 is not
placed on the tower, and RRU and the antenna are connected via 7/8 main
feeder cable; case 2: R8860 is installed on the tower and close to the antenna,
and the loss of the 2m 1/2 super soft jumper cable should be taken into
consideration.

DDT (dB)
Feeder Loss (dB)
Jumper Loss (dB)
Connector Loss (dB)
R8860 2TRX
EGSM/900M,MU
UpLink DownLink
33.00
44.77
0.00
2.03
2.03
0.97
0.97
0.56
0.56
0.30
0.30
0.20
0.20
0.00
R8860 2TRX
EGSM/900M,MU
UpLink DownLink
33.00
44.77
0.00
0.32
0.32
0.00
0.00
0.22
0.22
0.10
0.10
0.20
0
0.00
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EIRP (dBm)
FWDR (dB)
Limited
SSdesign (dBm)
SSacceptance (dBm)
Cell Radius (km)
0.00
17.00
33.00
59.74
3.00
-112.00 -102.00
0.00
17.00
0.00
0.00
-73.00
8.70
125.27
124.04
1.23
DL Limited
124.04
-64.30
-73.00
25.00
1.50
95%
0.91
0.00
33.00
3.00
-112.00
0.00
17.00
0.00
17.00
61.45
-102.00
0.00
-73.00
8.70
126.98
125.75
1.23
DL Limited
125.75
-64.30
-73.00
25.00
1.50
95%
1.02
Table 2-38 Link Budget for Tower-off Installation and Near-Antenna Installation of R8860
2.4.5.2
Link Budget for MCUM Configuration (OSTR Networking)

Hypothesis
900M frequency band, high density urban area (HMU), adopting OkumuraHata module, and antenna mounting height supposed to be 25m.When R8860
is installed on the tower at a position near to the antenna, the loss of the 2m
1/2 super soft jumper cable should be taken into consideration. MCUM (three
antenna directions) and traditional 3-sector BTS can be respectively adopted.

Tx Diversity (dB)
Feeder Loss (dB)
Jumper Loss (dB)
Connector Loss (dB)
EIRP (dBm)
R8860 STSR 2TRX

EGSM/900M,DU
UpLink DownLink
33.00
44.77
0.00
0.32
0.32
0.00
0.00
0.22
0.22
0.10
0.10
0
0
0.00
0.00
17.00
33.00
61.45
3.00
R8860 OTSR 2TRX

EGSM/900M,DU
UpLink DownLink
33.00
44.77
2.00
0.32
0.32
0.00
0.00
0.22
0.22
0.10
0.10
0
0
0.00
0.00
17.00
33.00
64.45
3.00
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FWDR (dB)
Limited
SSdesign (dBm)
SSacceptance (dBm)
Cell Radius (km)
-112.00 -102.00
0.00
17.00
0.00
0.00
-73.00
8.70
126.98
125.75
1.23
DL Limited
125.75
-64.30
-73.00
25.00
1.50
95%
1.02
-112.00
0.00
17.00
2.00
-102.00
0.00
-73.00
8.70
128.98
127.75
1.23
DL Limited
127.75
-64.3
-73
25
1.5
95%
1.16
Table 2-39 Link Budget for R8860 STSR & OTSR Application
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3 Summary
After reading this manual, you should
1
Understand family member composition of SDR series product.
Be familiar with relevant parameters of several RF units;
Differences between link budget of SDR equipment and V2 and V3 BTS:
(1) The methods for calculating cabinet-top output power are different;
(2) For distributed networking mode, when the RRU is installed close to the
antenna/platform, the feeder cable loss should be taken into consideration;
(1) For OSTR networking, the extra uplink/downlink gains are available;
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Introduction to Family Members of SDR Equipment.........................................................1

Introduction to SDR BBU (Base Band Unit)......................................................................7

Introduction to Structure and Board Functions of B8200..........................................7

Capacity Indexes of B8200.......................................................................................8

Introduction to Main Modules of SDR RF Unit..................................................................8

RU02 (GSM900/1800 Only)......................................................................................9

RU02A (GSM900/1800 Only)..................................................................................11

RU40 (Only Applicable to UMTS 2100M)...............................................................14

Link Budget for Typical SDR Sites...................................................................................26

Typical SDR Sites...................................................................................................26

Link Budget Examples............................................................................................33

Typical Sites Configuration.....................................................................................36

Link Budget Examples............................................................................................44

Typical Sites Configuration.....................................................................................48

Link Budjet Examples.............................................................................................52

BS8700 (R8860 + B8200)...............................................................................................54

Typical Sites Configuration.....................................................................................55

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Feeder Cable Loss Consideration..........................................................................57

Application of Multi-carrier Association...................................................................60

Factors to be Considered for OTSR Link Budget...................................................66

Link Budget Examples............................................................................................66

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Figure 1-5 Side-by-side Cabinet of BS8900: BC8910+RC8910+PC8910

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1.1.4 BS8906 G060

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