AAU5613

AAU5613 Product Description
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Date 2018-08-20
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AAU5613 Product Description Foreword
Foreword
Exterior
Document Version
Product Name Solution Version Product Version
AAU5613  SRAN15.0 and later V100R015C00 and later
 5G RAN2.0 and later For details about the software
versions of RF modules, see
Software and Hardware
Compatibility Description.
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AAU5613 Product Description Contents
Contents
Foreword ........................................................................................................................................... ii
1 Overview......................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Product Characteristics................................................................................................................. 3
3 System Architecture ...................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Exterior ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Physical Ports ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.3 Logical Structure........................................................................................................................................................... 7
4 Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................. 9

4.1 Frequency Band ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
4.2 Antenna Electrical Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 10
4.3 Mechanical Downtilt Supporting Arm ........................................................................................................................ 11
4.4 Capacity ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.5 eCPRI Port Specifications .......................................................................................................................................... 11
4.6 Output Power .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
4.7 Static Sensitivity ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.8 Power Consumption.................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.9 Power Supply .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
4.10 Physical Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 13
4.11 Environmental Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 13
5 Installation Scenarios and Requirements .............................................................................. 15

6 Acronyms and Abbreviations ................................................................................................... 18
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AAU5613 Product Description 1 Overview
1 Overview
The active antenna unit (AAU) is a new type of RF module following the RFU and RRU. It
incorporates the functions of RRUs and conventional antennas and requires less site
resources.
Figure 1-1 Evolution of Huawei base stations
The AAU5613 is one of Huawei's main products that implement massive MIMO in 5G NR
and LTE TDD networks. The following figures show the position of the AAU5613 in 5G NR
and LTE networks, respectively.
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AAU5613 Product Description 1 Overview
Figure 1-2 Position of the AAU5613 in the 5G NR network
Figure 1-3 Position of the AAU5613 in the LTE network
The AAU5613 supports 64T64R. Through sharp increase of transmit and receive antenna
channels, this product provides greater diversity, array, spatial multiplexing, and interference
suppression gains. This helps operators to maximize the use of existing site and spectrum
resources, enhance the system performance, and improve wireless network capacity.

AAU5613 Product Description 2 Product Characteristics
2 Product Characteristics
Leading Performance
 Multiple channels
The AAU5613 uses the massive MIMO technology and supports 64T64R. Massive
MIMO features the adoption of massive antenna arrays for joint signal reception and
demodulation or transmission, and therefore significantly enhances single-user link
performance and multi-user spatial multiplexing capability, and improves system link
quality and transmission rates when compared with traditional multiple-antenna
technologies. Massive MIMO also enables the system to flexibly adjust beam forms in
both the horizontal and vertical planes, significantly enhancing 3D coverage capability.
 Large bandwidth
The AAU5613 supports a large bandwidth of 200 MHz and C-band deployment. The
AAU5613 can work in the C-band. The C-band is a mainstream frequency band and has
abundant spectrum resources. Operators can obtain more than 100 MHz bandwidth in the
frequency band. The AAU5613 has a bandwidth capability of 200 MHz and supports
diverse operators' C-Band spectrum resources. Only one such module can be used to
complete the C-band deployment, saving site space and reducing network construction
costs.
 High power
The AAU5613 adopts the industry-leading power amplification technology,
Huawei-developed IF and RF chip, and unique antenna element technology. The module
features high power, large bandwidth, and small size. The advanced power amplification
technology achieves a maximum of 200 W power and supports a wider coverage area.
High Integration
 Light weight and small size
The AAU5613 integrates the functions of antennas and RF modules with a total weight
of 40 kg and a small size (795 mm x 395 mm x 220 mm). Its weight and dimensions are
far less than those of the traditional RRU+antenna solution.
 Small frontal area
The frontal area (795 mm x 395 mm) of the AAU5613 is smaller than that of a common
antenna.
 Flexible deployment
The integrated design of the AAU5613 saves the installation space required by the RRU,
jumper, and external combiner. This simplifies the antenna installation platform and

AAU5613 Product Description 2 Product Characteristics
enables flexible deployment. Its support for 3D beamforming and tilt adjustment reduces
requirements on the antenna height and facilitates installation.

AAU5613 Product Description 3 System Architecture
3 System Architecture
3.1 Exterior
3.2 Physical Ports
3.3 Logical Structure
3.1 Exterior
Figure 3-1 shows the AAU5613 exterior.
Figure 3-1 AAU5613 exterior

3.2 Physical Ports

Figure 3-2 describes the physical ports on an AAU.
Figure 3-2 AAU5613 physical ports
Table 3-1 Ports on an AAU
Silkscreen Protocol Connector Quantity Description

CPRI0 eCPRI protocol SFP 1 Connects to a BBU.
Maximum rate: 25
Gbit/s
CPRI1 eCPRI protocol SFP 1 Connects to a BBU.
Maximum rate: 25
Gbit/s
Input N/A EPC9 1 Power input port
Aux AISG 2.1 DB9 1 Connects to an
external AISU
module.

3.3 Logical Structure

An AAU integrates the antenna and RF unit. Its main functional modules include the antenna
unit (AU), radio unit (RU), power module, and L1 processing unit.
Figure 3-3 shows the AAU logical structure.
Figure 3-3 Logical structure
Table 3-2 describes functional modules of an AAU.
Table 3-2 Functional modules of an AAU

Functional Function Description
Module
AU Each antenna uses an 8x12 array and supports 96 dual-polarized
elements to transmit and receive radio waves.
RU  Performs down-conversion, amplification, analog-to-digital
conversion (using the ADC), and digital IF processing for RF signals
through the RX channel. (ADC is short for analog to digital
converter, and IF is short for intermediate frequency.)
 Performs filtering, digital-to-analog conversion (using the DAC),
up-conversion, and analog signal amplification for downlink signals
through the TX channel. (DAC is short for digital-to-analog

Functional Function Description

Module
converter.)
 Performs phase calibration for uplink and downlink RF channels.
 Provides –48 V DC power port.
 Provides protection and filtering functions.
Power module Supplies the operating voltage to the AU and RU.
L1 (physical  Implements the uplink and downlink processing at 5G NR and LTE
layer) TDD physical layers.
processing unit  Weights the channels.
 Provides eCPRI ports to converge or distribute eCPRI signals.

AAU5613 Product Description 4 Technical Specifications
4 Technical Specifications
4.1 Frequency Band

4.2 Antenna Electrical Specifications
4.3 Mechanical Downtilt Supporting Arm
4.4 Capacity
4.5 eCPRI Port Specifications
4.6 Output Power
4.7 Static Sensitivity
4.8 Power Consumption
4.9 Power Supply
4.10 Physical Specifications
4.11 Environmental Specifications
4.1 Frequency Band

Table 4-1 AAU5613 NR frequency bands
Frequency Frequency NR Carrier IBW OBW
Band Range Bandwidth
N78 3400 MHz to 40 MHz, 60 200 MHz 200 MHz
3600 MHz MHz, 80 MHz,
or 100 MHz
N78 3600 MHz to 40 MHz, 60 200 MHz 200 MHz
3800 MHz MHz, 80 MHz,
or 100 MHz

Table 4-2 AAU5613 LTE TDD frequency bands

Frequency Frequency LTE Carrier IBW OBW
Band Range Bandwidth
Band 42 3400 MHz to 10 MHz, 15 200 MHz 200 MHz
3600 MHz MHz, or 20
MHz
Band 43 3600 MHz to 10 MHz, 15 200 MHz 200 MHz
3800 MHz MHz, or 20
MHz
4.2 Antenna Electrical Specifications

Table 4-3 Antenna electrical specifications of the AAU5613 NR
Item NR Specifications
Frequency band 3400 MHz to 3600 MHz
3600 MHz to 3800 MHz
Polarization mode +45°and –45°
Gain (dBi) 25
Horizontal scanning range of –60°to +60°
broadcast beams
Vertical scanning range of broadcast –15°to +15°
beams
Number of antenna elements 192
Table 4-4 Antenna electrical specifications of the AAU5613 LTE TDD
Item LTE TDD Specifications

Frequency band 3400 MHz to 3600 MHz
3600 MHz to 3800 MHz
Polarization mode +45°and –45°
Gain (dBi) 25
Horizontal beamwidth adjustment 15°to 90°
range of broadcast beams
Vertical beamwidth adjustment range 6.5°to 27°
of broadcast beams
Number of antenna elements 192

4.3 Mechanical Downtilt Supporting Arm

The adjustment range of the mechanical downtilt supporting arm is –20°to +20°.
4.4 Capacity
Table 4-5 AAU5613 NR capacity
Frequency Band NR Capacity

N78 A maximum of two carriers are supported.
Table 4-6 AAU5613 LTE TDD capacity
Frequency Band LTE TDD Capacity

Bands 42 and 43 A maximum of six carriers are supported.
4.5 eCPRI Port Specifications

Table 4-7 eCPRI port specifications
Item Specifications
Number of eCPRI ports 2

eCPRI port rate (Gbit/s) 10.3125/25.78125
eCPRI networking Load sharing topology and star topology are
supported.
Maximum distance from the BBU  When 25 Gbit/s optical modules are used, the
maximum length of fiber optic cables between
the BBU and AAU must be less than 10 km.
 When 10 Gbit/s optical modules are used, the
maximum length of fiber optic cables between
the BBU and AAU must be less than 20 km.

4.6 Output Power

Table 4-8 AAU5613 NR output power
Frequency Band Total NR Power
N78 (3400 MHz to 3600 MHz) 200 W

N78 (3600 MHz to 3800 MHz) 200 W
Table 4-9 AAU5613 LTE TDD output power

Frequency Band Total LTE TDD Power
Band 42 (3400 MHz to 3600 MHz) 200 W

Band 43 (3600 MHz to 3800 MHz) 200 W
4.7 Static Sensitivity

Table 4-10 Static sensitivity of the AAU5613 NR
Frequency Band Typical NR Static Sensitivity
N78 (3400 MHz to 3600 MHz) –99.2 dBm for 1 RX
N78 (3600 MHz to 3800 MHz) –99.2 dBm for 1 RX
When the ambient temperature of the NR static sensitivity is 25°C, the test configuration should comply
with 3GPP TS 38.104 (QPSK, R=1/3, 51 RBs).
Table 4-11 Static sensitivity of the AAU5613 LTE TDD
Frequency Band Typical LTE TDD Static Sensitivity

Band 42 (3400 MHz to 3600 MHz) –104.5 dBm for 1 RX
Band 43 (3600 MHz to 3800 MHz) –104.5 dBm for 1 RX
When the ambient temperature of the LTE TDD static sensitivity is 25°C, the test configuration should
comply with 3GPP TS 36.141 (QPSK, R=1/3, 25 RBs).

4.8 Power Consumption

Table 4-12 AAU5613 power consumption
Frequency Band Typical Power Consumption
3400 MHz to 3600 MHz 950 W

3600 MHz to 3800 MHz 950 W
The typical power consumption refers to the power consumption when the ambient temperature is 25°C
and the traffic load reaches 50%. The actual typical power consumption has a 10% deviation from this
value.
4.9 Power Supply

Table 4-13 Power supply
Item Specifications
Input power -48 V DC (voltage range: -36 V DC to -57 V DC)
4.10 Physical Specifications

Table 4-14 Physical specifications of the AAU5613
Item Specifications
Dimensions (H x W x D) 795 mm x 395 mm x 220 mm
Weight 40 kg (not including mounting kits)
4.11 Environmental Specifications

Table 4-15 Environmental specifications
Item Specifications
Operating temperature –40°C to +55°C (without solar radiation)
Operating wind speed 150 km/h

Item Specifications
Rated wind velocity 200 km/h
Wind load  Front: 500 N (Assume that the wind speed is 150 km/h.)
 Side: 210 N (Assume that the wind speed is 150 km/h.)
 Rear: 515 N (Assume that the wind speed is 150 km/h.)
Relative humidity 5% RH to 100% RH
Atmospheric pressure 70 kPa to 106 kPa
Operating The operating environment must comply with the following
environment standards:
 3GPP TS 38.141
 3GPP TS 36.141
 ETSI300019-1-4 V2.2.1(2014-04) Class 4.1:
"Non-weatherprotected locations"
Anti-seismic  YD5083-1999: Interim Provisions for Test of Anti-seismic
protection Performances of Telecommunications Equipment (telecom
industry standard in People's Republic of China)
 ETSI300019-2-3(V2.4.1 2015-12)
 GR63-CORE, Issue 4, April 2012 Zone4
Ingress protection (IP) IP65
rating
Surge protection  IEC 62305-1 Protection against lightning - Part 1: General
principles
 IEC 62305-3 Protection against lightning - Part 3: Physical
damage to structures and life hazard
 IEC 62305-4 Protection against lightning - Part 4: Electrical
and electronic systems within structures
 ITU-T K.35 Bonding configurations and earthing at remote
electronic sites
 ITU-T K.56 Protection of radio base stations against lightning
discharges
 ITU-T K.97 Lightning protection of distributed base stations
 ETSI EN 300 253 Environmental Engineering(EE): Earthing
and bonding configuration inside telecommunications centers
 YD 2324-2011: Lightning protection requirements and test
methods for radio base stations
 GB/T 50689-2011: Code for design of lightning protection and
earthing engineering for telecommunication bureaus (stations)

AAU5613 Product Description 5 Installation Scenarios and Requirements
5 Installation Scenarios and Requirements
Installation Scenarios
An AAU5613 can be installed on a pole on the rooftop or tower, as shown in the following
figure.
Figure 5-1 Installing the AAU5613 on a pole
(a) Downtilt supporting arm installed on the (b) Downtilt supporting arm installed on the
upper handle of an AAU lower handle of an AAU
Table 5-1 lists specifications of mounting kits.

Table 5-1 Specifications of mounting kits

Item Mounting Kit+Mechanical Downtilt
Supporting Arm
Weight 9.7 kg
Mechanical downtilt –20°to +20°
Requirements for the Pole

The following table describes the requirements for the pole where the AAU is installed.
Installatio Weight-be Heightc Diameter Wall Number of

n Scenario aring (Φ) Thickness AAUs
Capacity
The AAU is 300 kg ≥ 1500 mm 70 mm ≤ Φ 4 mm 1
installed on ≤ 100 mm
the main
polea. ≥ 1500 mm 100 mm ≤ Φ 4 mm 2
≤ 114 mm
The AAU is 300 kg  Auxiliary 50 mm ≤ Φ 4 mm 1
installed on pole on ≤ 60 mm
the auxiliary the
poleb. tower: ≥
1500 mm
 Auxiliary
pole on
the
rooftop:
≥ 1500
mm
Auxiliary 60 mm ≤ Φ 3 mm 1
pole on the ≤ 114 mm
tower: ≥
1500 mm
Auxiliary 60 mm ≤ Φ 3 mm 2
pole on the ≤ 114 mm
rooftop: ≥
1500 mm
 a: When the AAU is installed on a main pole, the bottom of the pole must be secured on a support.
 b: When the AAU is installed on an auxiliary pole, both the upper and lower ends of the auxiliary
pole must be secured on the main pole.
 c: The height refers to the minimum length of a pole required for installing an AAU.

Installation Clearance Requirements

The following figure shows the clearance requirements for installing an AAU on a pole.
Figure 5-2 AAU installation clearance

AAU5613 Product Description 6 Acronyms and Abbreviations
6 Acronyms and Abbreviations
Table 6-1 Acronyms and abbreviations
Acronym or Abbreviation Full Name

AAU active antenna unit
BBU baseband unit
CPRI common public radio interface
EIRP equivalent isotropically radiated power
EPC Evolved Packet Core
IBW instantaneous bandwidth
OBW occupied bandwidth
NGC Next Generation Core
NR New Radio
3GPP 3rd Generation Partnership Project


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5 Installation Scenarios and Requirements .............................................................................. 15

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Figure 1-1 Evolution of Huawei base stations

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Figure 1-2 Position of the AAU5613 in the 5G NR network

Figure 1-3 Position of the AAU5613 in the LTE network

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Figure 3-1 AAU5613 exterior

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3.2 Physical Ports

Figure 3-2 AAU5613 physical ports

Table 3-1 Ports on an AAU

Silkscreen Protocol Connector Quantity Description

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3.3 Logical Structure

Figure 3-3 Logical structure

Table 3-2 describes functional modules of an AAU.

Table 3-2 Functional modules of an AAU

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Functional Function Description

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4.1 Frequency Band

4.1 Frequency Band

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Table 4-2 AAU5613 LTE TDD frequency bands

4.2 Antenna Electrical Specifications

Table 4-4 Antenna electrical specifications of the AAU5613 LTE TDD

Item LTE TDD Specifications

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4.3 Mechanical Downtilt Supporting Arm

Frequency Band NR Capacity

Table 4-6 AAU5613 LTE TDD capacity

Frequency Band LTE TDD Capacity

4.5 eCPRI Port Specifications

Number of eCPRI ports 2

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4.6 Output Power

Frequency Band Total NR Power

N78 (3400 MHz to 3600 MHz) 200 W

Table 4-9 AAU5613 LTE TDD output power

Band 42 (3400 MHz to 3600 MHz) 200 W

4.7 Static Sensitivity

Table 4-11 Static sensitivity of the AAU5613 LTE TDD

Frequency Band Typical LTE TDD Static Sensitivity

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4.8 Power Consumption

Frequency Band Typical Power Consumption

3400 MHz to 3600 MHz 950 W

4.9 Power Supply

Input power -48 V DC (voltage range: -36 V DC to -57 V DC)

4.10 Physical Specifications

4.11 Environmental Specifications

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