Nokia Siemens Networks

Flexi Multiradio Antenna System

Taking base station performance to
new heights

 ctive antenna technology is poised to bring a leap in base

A
station site performance, providing higher capacity, lower
site costs and a foundation for even greater gains in network
performance. Nokia Siemens Networks Flexi Multiradio
Antenna System is turning these promises into reality.
Nokia Siemens Networks is using its many years of experience of
successful field operations with its award-winning Flexi Multiradio Base
Station platform to create an active antenna system that delivers the
next generation of base station functionality.

Very compact Flexi Multiradio Even more compact site with

BTS Site Flexi Multiradio Antenna System

Added Existing antenna 2100 WCDMA

WCDMA 2100 replaced with radios in active
antenna wideband antenna antenna

Existing 1800 GSM

radio connected to
New feeders or New feeders or passive part of the
active antenna

Existing feeders

WCDMA 2100 WCDMA 2100 GSM 1800

GSM 1800 GSM 1800

Flexi Multiradio Antenna System provides even more compact site solution
(eg. GSM 1800 site evolution to WCDMA 2100)
● New band can be introduced without visible changes
● Excellent solution for fully crowded sites

The development of active antenna frequency (RF) elements into the

systems is a major step forward in
the evolution of base station sites,
building on years of technological
advances that have reduced radio
network capital and running costs,
while also providing ever greater
capacity and coverage.
The Nokia Siemens Networks Flexi
Multiradio Antenna System enhances
mobile network performance by
integrating the base station’s radio
antenna. This is achieved by using
8 x 10 W power amplifiers to feed
the passive antenna elements. Not
only does this bring huge cost and
performance benefits, but it also
paves the way for advanced features
such as fully adjustable electrical
tilt per carrier or Radio Access
Technology (RAT) and beamforming.
A similar size to conventional passive
antennas, Nokia Siemens Networks
Flexi Multiradio Antenna System
offers much greater performance
and brings major benefits to
communications service providers
(CSPs).
Active antennas will support
future sites
Active antennas are the next logical
step in building base station sites.
Flexi Multiradio Antenna System
provides an attractive alternative to
Flexi RF Modules/RRHs, or it can
be used in combination with these
traditional Flexi RF units.
It is clear that active antenna
systems will bring about a step-
change in the evolution of radio
networks and Nokia Siemens
Networks is leading the way with its
Flexi Multiradio Antenna System.
Complementing our existing base
station portfolio, the system will
evolve to provide active support of
various frequency bands, new radio
systems and advanced technologies
such as user-based beamforming.
Minimizing investments in the
multiradio future
As multiple radio standards become
available, existing base station
sites will need to be upgraded
smoothly and quickly. Active antenna
technology helps to protect base
station site investments by providing
multiradio capability to support GSM/
EDGE, WCDMA/HSPA, LTE and
LTE-Advanced.
Ready for multi-band sites
To meet the booming demand for
mobile communications, a raft of
new spectrum is becoming available
worldwide. Nokia Siemens Networks
Flexi Multiradio Antenna System
combines active and passive
elements to also support traditional
base stations on additional frequency
bands. This protects a CSP’s existing
investments by eliminating the need
to install additional antenna elements
when deploying new bands. Future
Technical Data
active antenna systems will also
support multiple bands on their
active elements.
Lower overall site costs
Combining the RF and antenna
elements creates major capital and
operational cost savings. Nokia
Siemens Networks Flexi Multiradio
Antenna System is easy to install
and has fewer components by
eliminating the need for Mast Head
Amplifier (MHA) and Remote
Electrical Tilt (RET) equipment. The
system also suffers less wind loading
than traditional passive antenna
systems with RF modules/RRHs
installed next to them, all of which
help to reduce site rental costs. In
addition, the system has inherent
redundancy because the failure of
one or more TRXs will not disrupt
services. This reduces operational
costs by enabling a more flexible
maintenance program.

Installation options: Wall, pole, mast

Boosting capacity
Frequency bands: All 3GPP FDD bands according to market and
Flexi Multiradio Antenna System
CSP requirements
increases site capacity and coverage
with advanced features like vertical Multiradio configuration: Supports GSM/EDGE, WCDMA/HSPA and LTE on
beamforming, 2 x 2 Multiple Input the applicable bands
Multiple Output (MIMO) and Antennas: Active/passive combination in same radome
independent Tx and Rx electrical System Interface: OBSAI RP3-01, Bit Rate 3.072 Gbit/s and
tilting per frequency or RAT. Vertical 6.144 Gbit/s
beamforming provides up to 65%
Height x width x depth  400 mm (2200 mm) x 220 mm (300 mm) x 180 mm
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capacity gain compared to a standard
(low band in brackets): (260 mm) (without optional items and installation
3-sector feederless site. Future active
material)
antenna developments are expected
to support multiple columns and Weight (low band in brackets): 25 kg (35 kg)
horizontal beamforming, to further Operating temperature range: -35 to +55°C
enhance the capacity. Power supply: 48 VDC (AC optional)
Total PA Output power: 80 W
Higher energy efficiency and
RF performance EIRP: 66.5 dBm
Moving the RF function inside the WCDMA/LTE Carriers: 8/4
antenna means that no coaxial GSM TRX: 4
cabling is needed, avoiding
Ingress protection class: Outdoor: IP65
components such as feeders and
connectors. This reduces RF power
losses significantly compared to
conventional base station sites,
raising overall energy efficiency to
reduce electricity costs and carbon
emissions for a much greener site.

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