Connecting the future

with Nokia Siemens Networks:

Aluminic feeders

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What are feeders?

Cables used to transfer radio
frequency signal between base
stations transmitter and antenna
Quality and reliability must be
of the highest standard

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Copper in feeder cables

Copper superb conductivity and ductility
Traditionally played a vital role in
telecommunications networks
Until recently Nokia and Siemens have
always used copper shielded feeder cable

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Introducing Aluminic Feeder Cable

Commscope Smoothwall Extremeflex Cable
Foamed Polyethylene
Dielectric

Aluminum Outer
Conductor

Copper Clad
Aluminum Center
Conductor

Fully Bonded

Polyethylene Jacket
(Riser & LSOH)

Please note that only CommScope has the copper clad aluminum
center conductor. RFS use a copper center conductor
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Benefits of Aluminum Shielded Cable

Electrical benefits
Equal RF performance over copper
Low loss aluminum feeder similar to low loss copper
IP68 water ingress protection. Additional weatherproofing unnecessary

Mechanical benefits
Available in all major diameters
UV-resistant or flame retardant
coatings available
Connector standard DIN 7-16 for
low and stable inter-modulation
Suited for extreme environments

Copper Center Conductor

Polyethylene Foam Dielectric

Environmental benefits

Smoothwall Aluminum
Outer Conductor

Aluminic feeders are ROHS compliant

- in line with EU directives
Can be recycled without harming the environment
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Polyethylene Jacket (PE)

Benefits of aluminum shielded cable

Future proof
Lower risk of price increase as price of
Aluminum is stable compared to Copper

Lightness benefits

30% lighter than copper

Easier handling and distribution
Less transportation cost
Reductions in manpower and lifting gear
on installation

Installation benefits
Retains shape for aesthetically pleasing
and neater installations

Less risk of theft

Site kit includes aluminum grounding.
There is a high incidence of copper
grounding theft.

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Technical comparison for 7/8 feeder cable

Aluminum vs. Copper
Aluminum

Copper

Attenuation
900 (db/100m): 3.68 dB
1800 MHz (db/100m): 5.38 dB

Attenuation (ref. RFS LCF-type)

900 (db/100m): 3.71 dB
1800 MHz (db/100m): 5.48 dB

Outer conductor: Aluminum

Outer conductor: Copper

Inner conductor: Copper clad Aluminum

Inner conductor: Copper

Smooth wall

Corrugated wall

Bending radius, single (7/8) > 127mm

Bending radius, single (7/8) > 120mm

Retains shape for bending

Easy bending

Weight: 0.37 kg/m

weight: 0.51 kg/m

Fast connectorization 3 Min

Connectorization 10 min

Mandatory special Coring & stripping tool for

connectorization.

Special tool recommended for

connectorization.

Connectors IP68 Weatherproof

Connectors IP68 Weatherproof

Vendor specific connectors

Connectors from multiple vendors possible

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Proven technology
Aluminum feeder cable products have been part

of the NSN portfolio since 2004

Comprehensive Nokia Siemens Networks R&D
has proved aluminum feeder equal to copper in
quality and capacity
Extreme conditions testing
Field tests around the world
Using aluminum feeder does not affect coverage
performance
Aluminum feeder has slightly better value
(0.1 dB less loss over 100m) over copper
No degradation in network performance

Nokia Siemens Networks has strong supply

capability using two global vendors : RFS in

Brazil and Andrew (a CommScope company) in
the rest of the world
Nokia Siemens Networks invests in the
competence development of its subcontractors
resulting in fewer faults and improved installation
consistency

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