ENHANCED NETWORK CAPACITY

Multi Band Bi-Sector Array Base Station Antenna Solution for Next Generation Wireless Applications

Expand Your Cellular Network Capacity for Next Generation Wireless Services with TenXcs New Multi Band Bi-Sector Array
In our ongoing pursuit of innovative antenna solutions to address the exponential growth in cellular capacity demand, TenXc has developed the industry-rst Multi Band Bi-Sector Array antenna. With patented phase-array architecture, the Multi Band Bi-Sector Array fully supports multi-technology and multi-frequency band wireless networks. This interspersed-elements design delivers outstanding performance, reliability and customer value. MULTI BAND BI-SECTOR ARRAY FEATURES

Industry-rst Multi-Beam Split-Sector antenna covering both the 700 MHz and AWS bands. Provides functionality equivalent to 4 antennas. Supports multiple wireless technologies, including LTE, UMTS/HSPA+, IDEN, WIMAX, EVDO, GSM across multiple frequency bands: 700 MHz, SMR 800 MHz, Cellular 850 MHz, PCS 1900 MHz, AWS 1710/2100 MHz. Enables efcient evolution of wireless networks. M x N interspersed-element design delivers compact size and superior performance across the entire frequency range.
st Low Elevation Sidelobes (1 Upper) minimizes inter sector interference.

MULTI BAND BI-SECTOR ARRAY FREQUENCY BANDS SUPPORTED

698 MHz 800 MHz
790 820 832 862

894 MHz

1710 MHz DCS 1800

1710 1785 1805 1880

2170 MHz

Optimal Gain to Height Ratio ensures maximum coverage in a 1.8m (6ft) package. Improved Front-to-Back ratio and Isolation across the operating frequency range.

UMTS
1920 1980 2110 2170

SMR 800 MHz

806 824 852 869

PCS 1900
1850 1910 1930 1990

Slim and low weight single panel supporting four beams without mount changes. 8 separate Low-band and High-band connection ports, Left and Right beams, support 4 sub-sectors. Supports simultaneous Multi Band applications with external diplexers. Available with variable and remote electrical tilt capability options.

Cellular 850
824 849 869 894

700 MHz
698 745 745 794 1710 1755

AWS
2110 2155

TenXc Bi-Sector Array Advantages

Innovative technology signicantly boosts cellular capacity Fully compatible with existing LTE, WIMAX, UMTS/HSPA+, EVDO, IDEN, GSM radio equipment Quick and simple installation Cost-effective alternative to Multiple Carrier Adds Supports gradual 4, 5 or 6 sector conversions Reduces other cell interference and dropped calls Provides perfect balance between efciency and performance

TenXc BI-SECTOR ARRAY FEATURES

The Multi Band Bi-Sector Array is a second-generation product, evolving from TenXcs industry proven Dual Band Bi-Sector Array technology. The features of this advanced technology include:

Asymmetrical dual beams optimized to match existing cloverleaf (65) patterns. Dual cross-polarization (45) for Left and Right beams optimizes performance. Independent adjustable sub-beams provide unmatched optimization exibility. Rugged, weather resistant architecture and highly reliable internal design. Single panel design which offers the opportunity to reduce antenna count and avoids costly leasing and zoning changes.

Technology Agnostic Multi Band Bi-Sector Array: Anticipating and Addressing Customer Needs

Applications

Upgrade of data-throughput or capacity-constrained sites Spectrum-limited markets CDMA or W-CDMA carrier add deferrals Spectrum clearing and re-farming Multi Band applications with external diplexers

MULTI BAND BI-SECTOR ARRAY ANTENNA CONFIGURATIONS

MULTI BAND CONFIGURATION

The robust TenXc RET system is AISG 2.0 compliant, factory installed and pre-congured, and interoperable with multiple base stations and portable controllers.
TenXc Quality
With thousands of Bi-Sector arrays deployed worldwide, TenXc continues to revolutionize wireless access networks with robust and highly efcient antenna products and solutions. Over the past ve years since our innovative products were rst commercialized, there have been no eld returns due to performance, quality or reliability concerns. Any installation issues are quickly resolved in the eld by our dedicated team of highly qualied professionals. All TenXc antenna products are manufactured under ISO 14000 and undergo a series of rigorous quality inspection processes in order to ensure unsurpassed reliability and performance. As an ISO 9001:2008 and RoHS-compliant organization, we are dedicated to quality assurance activities and continual system improvements. Our principal objectives at TenXc are to anticipate and address customer needs and expectations and to enhance our market position through technology leadership and operational excellence.

MULTI BAND BI-SECTOR ARRAY

(REAR VIEW)

L+

HIGH BAND LR+

R-

L+

LOW BAND LR+ R-

TX/RX RX TX/RX
DIPLEXER DIPLEXER DIPLEXER DIPLEXER

TX/RX RX RX TX/RX
DIPLEXER DIPLEXER DIPLEXER DIPLEXER

RX

SECTOR 1 SECTOR 2 LTE eNB 2170 MHz

SECTOR 3 SECTOR 4 UTMS Node-B 1900 MHz

SECTOR 5 SECTOR 6 GSM BTS 850 MHz

SECTOR 7 SECTOR 8 LTE eNB 700 MHz

DUAL BAND CONFIGURATION

MULTI BAND BI-SECTOR ARRAY

(REAR VIEW)

L+

HIGH BAND LR+

R-

L+

LOW BAND LR+ R-

TX/RX RX TX/RX RX RX RX TX/RX

TX/RX

SECTOR 1

SECTOR 2

SECTOR 3

SECTOR 4

UTMS Node-B 1900 MHz

LTE eNB 700 MHz

Industry-First Multi-Beam Split-Sector Antenna covering both the 700 MHz and AWS Bands

BSA-M65 Bi-Sector Array Electrical Specications

Frequency Range Azimuth Beamwidth (-3dB) Elevation Beamwidth (-3dB) Elevation Sidelobes (1st Upper) Gain Polarization VSWR Front-to-Back Ratio @ 180 Isolation1 Electrical Downtilt Input Impedance Input Power Passive Intermodulation (2x20W) Lightning Protection 1. Cross-Polar Port-to-Port Isolation 698-824 MHz 34 Asymmetric 11.5 < -17dB 16 dBi (13.85dBd) Dual Linear 45 < 1.5:1 > 27dB > 30dB 0 to 10 50 Ohms >250Watts CW -150 dBc DC Ground 824-894 MHz 30 Asymmetric 11.0 < -17dB 17 dBi (14.85dBd) Dual Linear 45 <1.5:1 > 27dB > 30dB 0 to 10 50 Ohms >250Watts CW -150 dBc DC Ground 1710-1920 MHz 33 Asymmetric 6.0 < -17dB 18 dBi (15.75dBd) Dual Linear 45 <1.5:1 > 30dB > 30dB 0 to 8 50 Ohms >250Watts CW -150 dBc DC Ground 19202170 MHz 30 Asymmetric 5.5 < -17dB 19 dBi (16.75dBd) Dual Linear 45 <1.5:1 > 30dB > 30dB 0 to 8 50 Ohms >250Watts CW -150 dBc DC Ground

Mechanical Specications
Dimensions (LxWxD) Survival Wind Speed Front Wind Load Side Wind Load Equivalent Flat Plate Area Weight (without Mounting) Connector Mounting Pole RET (Remote Electrical Tilt) 1828 x 726 x 240 mm (72.0 x 28.6 x 9.4 inches) > 193 km/hr (> 120 mph) 1953 N (439 lbs) @ 161 kph (100 mph) 764 N (172 lbs) @ 161 kph (100 mph) 1.6 m2 (17.0 ft2 ) 39 kg (86.0 lbs) 8 connectors; 7-16 DIN female 5 12cm (2-5 inches) AISG 2.0

With thousands of Bi-Sector arrays deployed worldwide, TenXc continues to revolutionize wireless access networks with robust and highly efcient antenna products and solutions.

Ordering Information
Product Codes BSA-M65-19R010-02 BSA-M65-19V010-02 BSA-M02 Description Multi Band Bi-Sector Array with factory installed RET System Multi Band Bi-Sector Array with Variable Electrical Tilt Mounting bracket for use on M65 antennas with 0 to 10 degree DT

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Addressing Cellular Network Capacity: Sectorization with Bi-Sector Array or Carrier Add?

For CDMA and W-CDMA systems, adding carriers when spectrum is available may often seem to be the most logical way of addressing capacity hot spots. However, as the carrier count increases, adding carriers becomes less and less effective as a way of adding capacity. Going from 1 to 2 carriers, for example, will double the DL capacity, whereas going from 2 to 3 carriers results in an increase of only 33%. Moreover, in CDMA and W-CDMA systems, soft handover mechanisms do not work between carriers on different frequencies and mobiles need to perform in compressed mode. This results in increased output power and interference levels in a cell and ultimately reduces capacity.

Higher sectorization of a site may require some investment in terms of the Bi-Sector Arrays and additional feeders. For those operators willing to accept the reduction of coverage from hard handover boundaries and deploy new carriers on a sector-by-sector basis, carrier addition before sectorization may be more cost effective. However, for operators who plan to deploy new carriers as layers, and who are concerned with reducing performance impacts, sectorization offers a clear nancial and performance advantage.

THE SHAPED BEAM ADVANTAGE

BI-SECTOR ARRAY

TenXcs advanced antenna solutions provide operators with a proven means to signicantly improve their service offering to end-users and to evolve their wireless networks efciently and protably.
TenXcs Bi-Sector Arrays provide a more elegant solution. They have been extensively deployed in CDMA and W-CDMA systems and shown to offer capacity gains in the DL of between 2 and 2.3 times capacity of a standard 3-sector deployment. The gains from the Bi-Sector Array have also been shown to be higher than even the ideal sectorization gains of 2 timesindeed, improved lined budget, interference control and optimized softer-handover losses all contribute to a greater than 2 times gain. Sectorization with the TenXc Bi-Sector Arrays will always create more capacity than carrier addition, particularly as sectorization gains are independent of the carrier counts. Another critical advantage of Bi-sector Arrays is that they allow an operator to boost capacity by converting only those sitesor even sectorswith serious capacity constraints. By avoiding the issues of hard handover, Bi-Sector Arrays allow capacity to be deployed without a reduction in coverage.

MINIMAL OVERLAP

MINIMAL WASTED COVERAGE

MINIMAL LOW GAIN AREA

Single antenna solution, with dual asymmetric shaped beams

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Product specications and information in this document is subject to change without notice. Contact us at info@tenxc.com or visit us at tenxc.com for more application information. Copyright 2011, TenXc Wireless Inc. All Rights Reserved. TenXc Wireless, the logo, and Bi-Sector are registered trademarks of TenXc Wireless Inc. TenXc Bi-Sector Array antenna products are covered by patents granted and pending.

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