Nokia AirScale BTS Radio Module Overview

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Course objectives

COUR SE CON TEN T

Main Function of Radio Module in AirScale BTS of LTE

New Radio Module in AirScale BTS for LTE in SRAN22R2-SR

New Radio Module in AirScale BTS for LTE in SRAN22R1-SR

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Course objectives

Welcome to this course

This course describes the Nokia AirScale BTS Radio Modules in Release 22R2-SR.

Upon completion of this module, you should be able to:

1 Describe the main function of Radio Modules in Nokia BTS of LTE. 

2 Describe new Radio Modules introduced in recent releases.

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Main Function of Radio Module in AirScale BTS of LTE

In this lesson, we will describe the main function of the radio module in the Nokia AirScale BTS through
these topics:

1 RF Module Overview

2 Radio Module Naming Convention

RF Module Overview

3 types of Radio Modules are considered in the present release:

Flexi Radio Module (FRM),

Remote Radio Head (RRH), 

AirScale Massive MIMO Adaptive Antenna (MAA).

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RF Module Overview

Narration - RF Module Overview

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Three types of Radio Modules are considered in the current release:

Flexi Radio Module, FRM, which is optimized for multi-sector Macro BTS;

Remote Radio Head, RRH, which is optimized to support a single sector with 1, 2, 4, or 8 pipes for
MIMO and Beamforming;

AirScale Massive MIMO Adaptive Antenna, MAA.

Each RF Module, either FRM or RRH, contains:

the Radio Part, including the transmitter-receiver chains and the front end.

the OBSAI / CPRI connectivity to/from the System Module.

The RF module's radio part consists of several independent branches (pipes) that can support several
carriers (frequency blocks for TDD-LTE) within the Radio Module's bandwidth.
Note: since for TDD-LTE duplex is in the time domain, the duplex filter for UL/DL separation is not
needed (only a passband antenna filter)

A massive MIMO adaptive antenna (MAA) is a system of independent radio units integrated with a
common antenna.
MAA supports enhanced traditional MIMO technology (mMIMO) using more than eight antennas to
increase network performance. Massive MIMO adaptive antennas are compatible with Nokia AirScale
system module.
Using MAA saves OPEX/CAPEX due to the lack of RF jumpers between the radio module and antennas.
 F O R F RM A ND RRH F O R MA A

Each RF Module (FRM or RRH) contains:

Radio Part (Transmitter and receiver chains, front end);

OBSAI / CPRI / eCPRI connectivity to/from the System Module.

The radio part of the RF Module consists of several independent branches (pipes) which can support
several carriers (frequency blocks for TDD-LTE) within the available RM’s bandwidth.

Note:
Since for TDD-LTE duplex is in the time domain, the duplex filter for UL/DL separation is not needed (only
a passband antenna filter).
 F O R F RM A ND RRH F O R MA A

MAA is used to support massive MIMO.

It includes both the function of RRH and the Multiple Antenna elements.

Massive MIMO

Increase in throughput and capacity.

Multiple data streams for a large number of users.

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 Radio Module Naming Convention

The example below shows the naming convention of Nokia AirScale Radio Module. Please tap the "+" for
the description of each part of the name.

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1st letter

A for AirScale

F for Flexi

U for fALU RRH

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2nd letter

A for Antenna Equipment, Adaptive Antenna

B for Baseband Extension Modules

C for Cabinet and Cabinet Accessories

D for Diplexers

H for RRH and Micro RRH

I for EDGE TRS

L for low noise Mast Head Amplifier

M for Mounting Kits

P for Power Supply Modules and Submodules

R for Radio Modules

S for System Modules

T for Transport Modules, Submodules and Cables

X for Multiradio common use

Q for Flexi Lite

W for Flexi Zone Outdoor Micro or Indoor Pico (FDD and TDD)
Z for TDD technology
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3rd letter

Application, or usage, or frequency band (1st band)

Agreed abbreviations for Radio Modules by frequency variants

Q = 3500 MHz

H = 2600 MHz

N = 2300 MHz

O = 2500 MHz

F = 1900 MHz

G = 2000 MHz
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4th letter

If dual-band, this is for 2nd band

If single band, this is for hardware version, A is the first, B is the second, and so on
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5th letter

If tri-band, this is for 3rd band

If dual-band, this is for hardware version, A is the first, B is the second, and so on
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6th letter

If tri-band, this is for hardware version, A is the first, B is the second, and so on

In this lesson, we described the basic concepts for the radio modules in AirScale BTS LTE.

The next lesson will describe the new radio modules in AirScale BTS for LTE in the recent releases.

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New Radio Module in AirScale BTS for LTE in SRAN22R2-SR

In this lesson, we will describe the new radio modules in AirScale BTS for LTE in the SRAN22R2-SR release.

AZHN AirScale RRH 8T8R n38 320W

(multi-RAT-eCPRI)
 CB005965 AZHN AirScale RRH 8T8R n38 320W (multi RAT-eCPRI)

Product Benefits:

Beamforming capable 8T8R with 320 W max power.

Various operating modes: 8T8R , 2x 4T4R, and 4x 2T2R.

Support of LTE+NR Multi-RAT operation mode:

 LTE: CBW 20/15/10MHz, max 2 CC;

NR: CBW 30/20, max 1CCLTE+NR<=40MHZ.

Deployment flexibility for different use cases with multiple mounting

options.

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AHFII AirScale Dual RRH 4T4R
n25/n66 480W

CB006079 AHFII AirScale Dual RRH 4T4R n25/n66 480W

Product Benefits:

Multiple 3GPP bands in one Radio Head.

High total output power.

Prepared for built-in PIM cancellation (3rd & 5th order)

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AQQN AirScale MAA 64T64R 192AE
n78 320W - eCPRI

CB007907 AQQN AirScale MAA 64T64R 192AE n78 320W - eCPRI

Benefits for the operator

Connectivity with AirScale BBU (via CPRI)

Dual-band support in 1 unit

Support for 3G/4G/5G

Deployment flexibility for different use cases with multiple mounting

options

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AirScale RRH 4T4R B13/26 240W
AHBCD
 CB008447 AirScale RRH 4T4R B13/26 240W AHBCD

Product Benefits:

Compact size and flexible mounting options;

Prepared for built-in PIM cancellation.

This lesson described the new radio modules in AirScale BTS for LTE introduced in the SRAN22R2-SR
release.
The next lesson will present the radio modules in AirScale BTS for LTE introduced in the SRAN22R1-SR
release.

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New Radio Module in AirScale BTS for LTE in SRAN22R1-SR

In this lesson, we will describe the new radio modules in AirScale BTS for LTE in the SRAN22R1-SR release.

AZQJ AirScale RRH 8T8R n78 320W

(eCPRI)
 CB007179 AZQJ AirScale RRH 8T8R n78 320W (eCPRI)

AirScale High Power RRH benefits

Connectivity with AirScale BBU via eCPRI;

Beamforming capable 8T8R with 8x 40 W;

Various operating modes: 8T8R , 2x 4T4R and 4x 2T2R; 

Upgradeable to concurrent LTE+NR via SW;

Deployment flexibility for different use cases with multiple mounting

options
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AZQS AirScale RRH 8T8R n78 320W

(eCPRI)
 CB005777 AZQS AirScale RRH 8T8R n78 320W (eCPRI)

AirScale High Power RRH benefits:

Connectivity with AirScale BBU: CPRI/eCPRI;

Beamforming capable 8T8R with 8x 40 W;

Various operating modes: 8T8R, 2x 4T4R, and 4x 2T2R;

LTE+NR;

Deployment flexibility for different use cases with multiple mounting

options.
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AQQE AirScale MAA 64T64R 192AE

n78 320W

5GC002422 AQQE AirScale MAA 64T64R 192AE n78 320W

AirScale High Power Wide Band MAA benefits:

5G Adaptive Antenna System for optimized capacity and coverage;

Beamforming capable 64T64R with total 320W output power;

Optimized operation for n78.

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AQQL AirScale MAA 64T64R 192AE

n78 320W
 CB006277 AQQL AirScale MAA 64T64R 192AE n78 320W

AirScale High Power Wide Band MAA benefits:

5G Adaptive Antenna System for optimized capacity and coverage;

Beamforming capable 64T64R with total 320W output power;

Optimized operation for n78.

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AQQC AirScale MAA 32T32R 128AE

n78 240W 
 CB006892 AQQC AirScale MAA 32T32R 128AE n78 240W 

AirScale High Power MAA benefits:

Double OBW and higher output power evolution of the first 32TRX MAA
(AEQC ref) adding:

390 MHz RF BW; 

390 MHz iBW; 

200 MHz oBW.

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AQQQ AirScale MAA 32T32R 128AE

n78 240W
 CB006756 AQQQ AirScale MAA 32T32R 128AE n78 240W

AirScale High Power MAA benefits:

Double OBW and higher output power evolution of the first 32TRX MAA
(AEQQC ref) adding:

380 MHz RF BW; 

380 MHz iBW; 

200 MHz oBW.

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FHED  Flexi RRH 4-pipe 1800 160W

- NR upgrade
 CB006984 FHED  Flexi RRH 4-pipe 1800 160W - NR upgrade

5G upgrade and concurrent mode + DSS support for FHED Flexi RRH.

Benefits for the operator:

5G NR support on widely deployed legacy Flexi RRH;

4 x 4 MIMO support;

Full support of migration 4G -> 5G with the concurrent operation or even

DSS.

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AHCH AirScale RRH 2T4R B18 60W

CB007568 AHCH AirScale RRH 2T4R B18 60W

5G upgrade and concurrent mode + DSS support for AirScale RRH band 18/n18.

Benefits for the operator:

5G NR support on widely deployed legacy AirScale RRH for the n18 band;

Full support of migration 4G -> 5G with the concurrent operation or even

DSS.
This lesson described the new radio modules in AirScale BTS for LTE in the SRAN22R1-SR release.

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Among the radio module variants below, could you please pick out the FDD RRH?

AEQA

AHEGC

AZQN

ARHA
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