Active & Passive DAS Solutions

22 May 2012
Distributed Antenna System (DAS)
Passive
• In a passive DAS, coaxial cable is used to distribute the RF signals to
coverage antennas. The RF signal is obtained from an off-air
repeater or base station. Couplers/splitters are then used to divert a
fraction of RF signal along the horizontal floors of the building via
coaxial cabling. Passive DAS

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Distributed Antenna System (DAS)
Active
• An active DAS resolves the signal attenuation problem caused by the
“lossy” coax cable. This is done by adding distributed fiber-optic
amplifiers and fiber-optic cable to the passive DAS. It is scalable and
can support multi-bands of services, i.e. cellular, PCS, public safety.
Active DAS

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Distributed Antenna System (DAS)
Donor Antenna

Donor Antenna- Transmits and receives (TxRx) the RF

signals from a nearby cellular or public safety tower

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Distributed Antenna System (DAS)
Off-air Repeater

Node A® Repeater/BDA/Signal Booster- amplifies

multiple frequency bands to drive a “passive” DAS or feed
the “active” DAS

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Distributed Antenna System (DAS)
Base Station

Base Station- Instead of using the nearby cell tower as a signal

source, the wireless carriers may provide a base station on
premise, which generates the RF signals. The base station is
connected via T-1 lines back to the carriers MSO.

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Distributed Antenna
Distributed System
Antenna (DAS)
System (DAS)
Master Unit

ION-M or ION-B Master Unit - converts the RF signal to

Radio-over-fiber (RoF), which is then transmitted down
single-mode fiber-optic cable to the fiber remote unit

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Distributed Antenna System (DAS)
Feeder Cable

Feeder Cable- 50 Ohm feeder cable carries the RF

signals between the donor antennas (on the roof) and the
repeater/BDA or from remote unit ― to the coverage
antenna

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Distributed Antenna System (DAS)
Single-Mode Fiber

Single-Mode Fiber- carries the converted RF signal to the

fiber remote unit

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Distributed Antenna System (DAS)
Remote Units

Remote Units- converts the RFoF transmission back to an

RF signal, which is then transmitted down 50 Ohm Heliax®
coax cable to the coverage antenna

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Distributed Antenna System (DAS)
Splitter/Coupler

Splitter/Coupler - Splits the RF signals, which is then

delivered to multiple inputs/elements, i.e. cable, antennas,
jumpers

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Distributed Antenna System (DAS)

Omni Coverage Antennas – Transmits and receives (TxRx)

multiple bands of the RF signals in the coverage area

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 A Complete Solution for In-building Wireless

Leaky Coaxial Cables

ION-B Optical Repeaters

Passive Components and Indoor Antennas

Design & Integration Services Off-Air Repeaters

ION-M Optical Repeaters

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Passive Components
Antennas, Splitters, Couplers,
Cables, etc.
Indoor Omni Antenna
CELLMAX-O-CPUSE

• Frequency Bands
– 698-800MHz / 800-960MHz / 1710-2700MHz
• Gain
– 1.5dBi for 698-960MHz
– 5.0dBi for 1710-2700MHz
• VSWR
– 1.5 for 800-960/1710-2700MHz
• Others
– Vertical Polarization

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Indoor Panel Antenna
CELLMAX-D-CPUSE

• Frequency Bands
– 698-800MHz / 800-960MHz / 1710-2700MHz
• Gain
– 5.0dBi for 698-960MHz
– 8.0dBi for 1710-2170MHz
– 6.0dBi for 2170-2700MHz
• VSWR
– 1.5 for 800-960MHz & 1710-2700MHz
• Others
– Beamwidth 90°
– Vertical Polarization

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Low Power Splitter
S-X-CPUSE-L-N

• Microstrip splitter
• 698–2700 MHz Low Power Splitter
– 2-Way, 3-Way, 4-Way
– Insertion Loss:
3.4dB* / 5.4dB / 6.6dB for 2, 3, 4-way
*3.3dB for S-2-CPUSE-L-N at 698-2700MHz

– Good PIM: −140dBc @ 2×20W

– Good Isolation (~20dB)

• S-x-CPUSE-L-Ni
– PIM: −150dBc @ 2x20W

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High Power Splitter
VD-SX-CPUSE-H-N

• Cavity splitter
• 698–2700 MHz High Power Splitter
– 2-Way, 3-Way, 4-Way
– Insertion Loss:
3.1dB / 5.0dB / 6.3dB for 2, 3, 4-way
– Good PIM:
−150dBc @ 2×20W
– DIN-female connector available
– Power Rating: 300W

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Directional Coupler
VD-CX-CPUSE-N-A

• Air Line
• 698–2700 MHz Directional Coupler
– 6, 10, 15, 20, 30dB
– DIN / N Connector
– VSWR (2.5-2.7GHz): 1.20
– Insertion Loss:
1.5 / 0.7 / 0.4 / 0.2 / 0.2dB respectively
– Good PIM:
−150dBc @ 2×20W
– DIN-female connector available
– Power Rating: 200W

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Hybrid Coupler
H-3-CPUSE-N-A

• 698–2700 MHz Hybrid Coupler

– Air Dielectric Design
– DIN / N Connector
– VSWR (2.5-2.7GHz): 1.20
– Insertion Loss: 3.1dB±0.5dB
– Good PIM:
−150dBc @ 2×20W
– Good Isolation: 23dB
– Power Rating: 150W

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Termination Load
T-xNM,NF,DM,DF

• Termination Load
– 2, 10, 25, 50, 100 Watts
– Male or Female
– DIN or N
– DC – 3GHz
– VSWR < 1.15

• T-2-NM, T-2-NF, T-2-DM

• T-10-NM, T-10-NF
• T-25-NM, T-25-NF, T-25-DM, T-25-DF
• T-50-NM-S, T-50-NF-S, T-50-DM-S, T-50-DF-S
• T-100-NM-S

• Good PIM Load: T-50-NFi & T-50-DFi (−150dBc @ 2x20W)

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 Why Commscope’s Passives Products
• QUALITY is our TOP PRIORITY
– Not only meeting our specification at the time of delivery, but
also maintain quality over the product life.

This is achieved by
• High quality sealing to provide superior
longevity and protection from moisture, dirt
and dust.
• Precision machined cavity
• Using press-fit connector for better and
stable PIM
• Using high quality PCB
• Good surface finishing
• 100% PIM Tested

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Andrew Leaky Cable
RCT

Andrew - World leader in development & fielding of radiating cables.

– Flame/fire retardant.
– Broadband and optimized versions.
– Rapid customization design capabilities.
– Extensive field data and test capabilities.

Different Cables for Different Needs

– LTC Series
– CPUS Series
– WBC Series
– Other special purposed cables.

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Andrew Leaky Cable
RCT

• LTC Series
– Up to 960MHz

• CPUS Series
– Down to 800MHz, Up to 2400MHz

• WBC Series
– Wideband from 70MHz to 2700MHz

• Other special purposed cables.

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 Our Products for Fiber Advanced
Distributed Antenna Solutions
(FDAS)

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Traditional Solution: Passive DAS
Basic System Components

1 2 3 4

Passive
Signal source POI
distribution
(BTS or (Combining Antennas
(coax and
repeater) Signals)
splitters)

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Active fiber DAS (ION-B)
Basic System Components

1 2 3 4 5 6

Fibre Passive
Signal source Master unit Remote units
distribution distribution
(BTS or (RF to optical (optical to RF Antennas
(single mode (coax and
repeater) conversion) conversion)
fibre) splitters)

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Active fiber DAS (ION-M)
Basic System Components

1 2 3 4 5 6

Fibre Passive
Signal source Master unit Remote units
distribution distribution
(BTS or (RF to optical (optical to RF Antennas
(single mode (coax and
repeater) conversion) conversion)
fibre) splitters)

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ION™ - A Unified Optical DAS in all Power
Classes
• ION™-B Cost-Effective Solution
– Optimized solution for indoor environmental
and temperature classes
– Multi-band, multi-operator
system solution
– Modular, scalable and cost optimized

• ION™-M Robust Solution

– Indoor and outdoor solution for all
environmental and temperature classes
– Single and multi-band solutions with
improved power in micro and macro class
– Options for control, management and
supervision to meet all kinds of single
and multi-operator requirements
– Enhanced test and measurement capability to
simplify system adjustment and performance
data collection

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 ION-M™ - System Concept
RU
gain:UL
A B
gain:DL
RU
ION-M MASTER

BTS o RU RU RU RU
e 10dB optical loss (max)

BTS o
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BTS o
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RS485

Summary Controller Modem

Alarm
(WEB,
Alarm 8-out SNMP,
Alarm 8-in SMS) PSU
RS232

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ION-M : Benefits

• Multi-Band Multi-Operator Multi-Technology Platform

• Amplifier Efficiency: Low power consumption, low heat dissipation,
smaller size, higher reliability
• High Linearity: Complicated coding can be supported, e.g. HSPA+,
LTE, etc.

Error Corrected Power Amplifiers

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Error Corrected Power Amplifier Technology

Linearity vs. Amplifier Efficiency

Power Consumption

Thermal Management

Physical Size

Reliability

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ION-M for 9/18/21 and LTE 2600
(Multi-Band)

ION-M9/18P/21P EP plus
ION-M26 EU or ION-M26/26 EU
• Frequency Band:
– 900MHz: 880-915/925-960MHz
– 1800MHz: 1710-1785/1805-1880MHz
– 2100MHz: 1920-1980/2110-2170MHz
– 2600MHz: 2500-2570/2620-2690MHz
• DL Output Power
– 900MHz: 36dBm for GSM
(40dBm for LTE/UMTS)
– 1800MHz: 43dBm (GSM/LTE/UMTS)
– 2100MHz: 43dBm (LTE/UMTS)
– 2600MHz: 42dBm (LTE)
• Spurious Emission:
– 3GPP TS36.106, 3GPP TS36.143; EN300609-4
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ION-M : Benefits

• Due to excellence in linearity (modulation accuracy), ION-M support

LTE for existing frequency bands and also the new 2600MHz band.
Hence, if 900MHz and/or 1800MHz are re-farmed to support LTE &
UMTS, ION-M is the right choice.

• Single Fiber Core support Uplink & Downlink, multiple frequency

bands, multiple technologies and also MIMO.

• Fits Multi-band Multi-operator Multi-technology application, especially

sizeable structure, e.g. stadium, metro, etc.

• Few installation constraints

• Easy and effective maintenance

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ION-B for 900, 1800 MIMO, 2100,
2600 MIMO (Multi-Band)

TFAH-EU4+2B
TFAH-EU26/26
… and more on the roadmap
• Frequency Bands:
– 900MHz, 1800MHz MIMO, 2100MHz, 2600MHz MIMO
• DL Output Power
– 900MHz: 24dBm
– 1800MHz: 25dBm
– 2100MHz: 28dBm
– 2600MHz: 28dBm
• WDM for UL/DL multiplex

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ION-B™ - System Concept
2G - 2.5G - 3G – Wi-Fi
ALL SERVICES
IN ONE FIBER!

Modular Master Unit

BTS Hotel

Mini Repeater FAST Mini-rack

• THE MASTER OPTICAL TRX SUPPORTS DIFFERENT KINDS OF REMOTE

UNIT TO MEET ANY DISTRIBUTION NEEDS AND GUARANTEES
FLEXIBILITY

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ION-B : Benefits

• For application requiring high capacity, sector size is smaller and hence
medium power is more cost effective. ION-B fits this application.

• ION-B configuration provides coverage with more RU. This will be more
flexibility for future sectorization.

• Dual Fiber Core support Uplink & Downlink, multiple frequency bands,
multiple technologies and also MIMO.

• Fits Multi-band Multi-operator Multi-technology application, especially

sizeable structure, e.g. stadium, metro, etc.

• Few installation constraints

• Easy and effective maintenance

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Node A
Digital Pico and Micro RF Enhancer
(Commercial and Public Safety)
Node A: Benefits
• Flexibility: Modular Base.
• Future Proven: Fits for future changes in spectrum allocation.
• Excellent Linearity: Good EVM, can support EDGE, HSPA & LTE.
• Compact Size: Small & light (one-man lift)
• Low Power Consumption & High Reliability: Low OPEX
• User-friendly User Interface: Internet Explorer with Ethernet LAN
cable.

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Node A
Band/Channel Selective Off Air Repeaters

Peak Hold Magnitude vs. Frequency

Magnitude
(dB)

Frequency (MHz)

Red or Blue Which Network is Better for You?

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 Node A : Flexibility in Re-farming

– On-the-fly digital filter rendering

Band selective or channel
selective transmission to
minimize interferences

Individual gain setting per

operator to adapt different input
levels and optimize output power

Filters or groups can be easily

added/ changed locally or
remotely

– Web based HTTP/Ethernet local connectivity

– Native SNMP compatibility for OMC integration
A universal tool – Node A!

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Node A : Benefits

Major Applications:
• Multi-band Multi-Operator coverage, especially integrated in-building
coverage

Benefits:
• Flexibility and Capacity in Sub-band Management.
• Best solution for multi-band multi-operator application.
• Multiple technologies in same band can be handled by single RF
cards, e.g. UMTS/GSM in 900MHz, LTE/GSM in 1800MHz can be
handled by single RF card. This is excellent choice for re-farm.

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 Deployment Process

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Deployment Process

1. Site Survey- Initial survey of floor plans, equipment locations & special
considerations (This is often done off the floor plans.)
2. Preliminary Design- Preliminary RF link budgets, initial antenna and cable layouts,
BOMs, etc
3. RF Survey- Perform interference & propagation measurements
4. Detailed Design- Revise preliminary design based on RF survey results.
5. Pre-Construction Survey- Installer walk through- validate cable routes and
equipment locations
6. Final Design- Revised design based on changes to installation design if necessary
7. Carrier Approval- Seek design approval from carriers and authorization to connect
to networks
8. Order Equipment- Order “active” equipment following carrier approval
9. Installation- Install cables, antennas and active equipment following carrier
approval. Perform routine quality control checks
10. Commissioning- Verify RF & optical cable performance; set system gains; &
measure levels
11. System Acceptance- Connect RF signal source and measure RF coverage
performance

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Deployment Process
RF Survey
• Measure the signal strength on the
roof of the building
• Measure the signal strength of each
carrier at various points in the
building

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Deployment Process
RF Planning
• Estimation tools
• iBwave for indoor prediction
• Design planning calculations
• Link budgets

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TheDeployment
DeploymentProcess
Process
RF Prediction
• Prediction analysis
• Multi-technology comparisons

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TheDeployment
DeploymentProcess
Process
Testing & Commissioning
DRUMS SWEEPS NEW LINES
• Installation Verification 048-X1-LOAD

M1: -25.85 dB @ 1991.32 MHz

0

• Optical Measurements
-10

• Feeder and jumper sweep testing Limit : -18.0

-20

• Amplifier Setup & Commissioning

dB
-30

• Field Strength Measurements

-40

• QoS Acceptance Tests

-50 M1

1850 1875 1900 1925 1950 1975 2000

Frequency (1840.0 - 2000.0 MHz)
Resolution: 259 CAL: ON(COAX) CW: OFF
BiasTee: OFF Output Power: 6.00 dBm
Date: 05/17/2002 Time: 14:29:29
Model: S251C Serial #: 00203073

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 References

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Cowboy Stadium, Dallas
(United States)
• Commercial services (5 operators)
• Public Safety (4 services)
• 25 + 6 Zones (sectors)
• Capacity rather than Coverage

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Stadium Example, World Cup 2006
• 66.000 Seats
• 4 Operators,
• GSM900, GSM1800, UMTS
• 28 Remote Units MMR

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Dubai Airport (United Arab Emirates)
• 2 On-Going Middle East ION-M Projects

• Tetra Coverage (Alcatel/Thales)

– Concourse, terminal, car park &
interconnecting tunnel coverage
– 51 MMRs, 700 antennas, & 5 km
of radiating cables

• GSM 900/GSM 1800/UMTS Coverage

(Motorola/Etisalat)
– Terminal/concourse coverage
– 188 triple band ION-M remotes
– 834 antennas
– Expandable for second operator

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Hong Kong Metro 3G Upgrade (Hong Kong)

• Multi-Operator 3G (UMTS)
Network
– All 4 UMTS Operators
– Coverage of 42 stations, 65 km
of tunnels and 10 tunnel portal
– 73 high power optical remotes
– 64 high power RF booster
– 140 expansion remote
– Full turnkey including
maintenance

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Messe Wien (Austria)

• Multiple Operator Network for

Austrian Congressional Center
– 4 operators
– GSM900/GSM 1800/UMTS
– 22 MMR remotes

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Sunrise Tower (Switzerland)

• Coverage of Major Swiss Operator’s

Headquarter Office Towers
– 2 connecting office towers
– 4 floor main building base
– two parallel towers of 21 and
25 floors each (370,00 sq. ft.)
– GSM900/UMTS coverage
– 19 MMR remotes

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America’s Cup Viaduct Basin (Auckland)
• Triple Band plus WiFi Network
Installed for the America’s Cup Event
– Turnkey RF planning, installation &
commissioning
– #17 900/1800/2100 MHz MMR
nodes
– WiFi transport

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Sydney Cross City Tunnel (Australia)

• Multi-Operator Coverage of 2.1 km

Tunnel Network (7.3 km of tunnels)
• Optus, Telstra & Vodafone
• CDMA 800/GSM 900/GSM
1800/UMTS
• 34 MMR remotes (17 locations)

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Outdoor Optical DAS Projects (US)

• MetroPCS (Los Angles)

– 385 ION-M19 remotes deployed
by
NextG Networks
– On-going follow-on
deployments

• Cricket (San Diego)

– 380 ION-M19 remotes deployed
by
NextG Networks
– Network went live Dec 06

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Australia Highlights
Wynyard-Nth Shore Tunnel QV1 Building Perth
Sydney Telstra Next G DAS
Design commenced
Optus ION-M system
Design commenced

Freshwater Place 32 Turbot St

Melbourne Brisbane
3G 3rd Party DAS Optus 3G DAS
Construction commenced Design commenced
Burswood Casino
Perth
Optus ION-M system
Design commenced

ANZ Stadium Commonwealth Bank

Sydney Sydney
Optus/Telstra ION system Optus 3G DAS
Design commenced Construction commenced

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 Thank You

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