AAU5733 Description 01 (20201231)

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Model: AAU5733
Description Contents
Contents
1 About This Document .................................................................................................................. 1

2 Product Characteristics................................................................................................................. 2
3 AAU5733 Description ................................................................................................................... 3
3.1 AAU Exterior ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
3.2 AAU Functions ............................................................................................................................................................. 5
3.3 AAU Ports and Indicators ............................................................................................................................................. 6
3.4 Version Differences ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
4 AAU5733 (2600 MHz) Technical Specifications .................................................................... 10

4.1 AAU5733 (2600 MHz) RF Specifications .................................................................................................................. 10
4.2 AAU5733 (2600 MHz) Antenna Specifications ......................................................................................................... 12
4.3 AAU5733 (2600 MHz) EIRP & EIRS ........................................................................................................................ 13
4.4 AAU5733 (2600 MHz) Engineering Specifications ................................................................................................... 13
4.5 AAU5733 (2600 MHz) CPRI Port Specifications ...................................................................................................... 16
5 Acronyms and Abbreviations ................................................................................................... 17
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AAU5733
Description 1 About This Document
1 About This Document
Product Version
Product Name Earliest Mapping PnP Software Version
Software Version of the Supported by the Base
Base Station Station
AAU5733 SRAN17.1 SRAN15.1, SRAN16.0,
SRAN16.1, and SRAN17.0
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AAU5733
Description 2 Product Characteristics
2 Product Characteristics
Leading Performance
 Multiple channels
The AAU5733 uses the massive MIMO technology and supports 32T32R.
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 increases the degrees of freedom on the vertical plane
and enables the system to flexibly adjust beam forms in both the horizontal and vertical
planes, significantly enhancing 3D coverage capability.
 High power
The advanced power amplification technology of the AAU5733 achieves a maximum
power of 240 W.
The AAU adopts the industry-leading power amplification technology,
Huawei-developed IF and RF chip, and Huawei's unique antenna element technology.
Therefore, it features ultra-high power to provide a wider signal coverage area.
High Integration
 Light weight and small size
The AAU5733 integrates the functions of antennas and RF modules. Its weight and
dimensions are much lighter and smaller than those of the traditional RRU+antenna
solution.
 Small frontal area
The frontal area of the AAU5733 is smaller than that of a common antenna.
 Flexible deployment
The integrated design of the AAU5733 saves the jumper, external combiner, and the
installation space required by the RRU. This simplifies the antenna installation platform
and enables flexible deployment. Its support for 3D beamforming and tilt adjustment
reduces requirements on the antenna mounting height and facilitates installation.

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Description 3 AAU5733 Description
3 AAU5733 Description
This section describes the exterior, functions, ports, indicators, and version differences of an
AAU.
3.1 AAU Exterior

This section describes the AAU exterior, dimensions, and nameplate information.
The exterior of the AAU in this section is for reference only. The actual AAU may be different.
The following figure shows the AAU5733 exterior.
Figure 3-1 AAU5733 exterior
(1) Upper handle (2) Lower handle
The following figure shows the AAU5733 dimensions.

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Figure 3-2 AAU5733 dimensions
The following figure shows the position of the nameplate on the AAU5733.
The nameplate on the AAU5733 in the figure is only for reference.

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Figure 3-3 AAU5733 nameplate position
(1) Nameplate position (2) Module name
3.2 AAU Functions

The AAU consists of the antenna unit (AU), radio unit (RU), and power module.
The following figure shows the AAU logical structure.

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Figure 3-4 AAU5733 logical structure
An AU performs the following function:

Uses an 8x12 array and supports 96 dual-polarized elements to transmit and receive radio
waves.
An RU performs the following functions:
 Performs down-conversion, amplification, analog-to-digital (A/D) conversion, and
digital intermediate frequency (IF) processing for RF signals through the RX channel.
 Performs filtering, digital-to-analog (D/A) conversion, up-conversion, and analog signal
amplification for downlink signals through the TX channel.
 Performs phase correction for uplink and downlink RF channels.
 Provides protection and filtering functions.
A power module performs the following function:
Supplies operating voltage to the AU and RU.
3.3 AAU Ports and Indicators

This section describes the physical ports and indicators on an AAU5733.
Physical Ports
Figure 3-5 shows the ports on an AAU5733 and Table 3-1 describes these ports.

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Figure 3-5 Ports and indicators on an AAU5733
Table 3-1 AAU5733 ports
Item Silkscree Connector Type Description

n
1 PWR Outdoor –48 V DC power port
quick-lock power
connector
2 AUX QDB15 male Port for an antenna information sensor unit
connector (AISU) to transmit AISG signals
3 TEST N/A Reserved port, which is unavailable
4 CPRI0 DLC connector Optical port 0 with a data rate of 25 Gbit/s
or 10 Gbit/s. An optical module must be
inserted into the port for optical fiber
installation.
5 CPRI1 DLC connector Optical port 1 with a data rate of 25 Gbit/s
or 10 Gbit/s. An optical module must be
inserted into the port for optical fiber
installation.
Indicators
Table 3-2 describes the indicators on an AAU.

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Table 3-2 Indicators
Silkscree Color Status Meaning

n
RUN Green Steady on There is power supply, but the

module is faulty.
Steady off There is no power supply, or the
module is faulty.
Blinking (on for 1s The module is working properly.
and off for 1s)
Blinking (on for The module software is being loaded
0.125s and off for or the module is not working.
0.125s)
ALM Red Steady on An alarm is generated, and the
module must be replaced.
Blinking (on for 1s An alarm is generated. The alarm
and off for 1s) may be caused by a fault on a related
module or port. Therefore, you need
to locate the fault before deciding
whether to replace the module.
Steady off No alarm is generated.
ACT Green Steady on The module is working properly
when TX channels are enabled or
software is being loaded to the
module that is not started.
Blinking (on for 1s The module is working properly with
and off for 1s) TX channels disabled.
CPRI0/CP Red or Steady green The common public radio interface
RI1 green (CPRI) link is working properly.
Steady red The optical module fails to transmit
or receive signals (due to optical
module faults, broken optical fibers,
or other causes).
Blinking red (on for The CPRI link is out of lock (due to a
1s and off for 1s) failure in clock lock between two
modes, CPRI port rate mismatch, or
other causes).
You are advised to check the system
configuration to locate the fault.
Steady off The optical module cannot be
detected or is powered off.

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3.4 Version Differences

This section describes the application differences of the AAU5733 in different versions.
AAU5733 (2600 MHz)

There is no application difference of the AAU5733 (2600 MHz) in different versions.

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Description 4 AAU5733 (2600 MHz) Technical Specifications
4 AAU5733 (2600 MHz) Technical

Specifications
The technical specifications of an AAU5733 (2600 MHz) include RF specifications, antenna

specifications, EIRP, EIRS, engineering specifications, and CPRI port specifications.
4.1 AAU5733 (2600 MHz) RF Specifications

The RF specifications include the supported radio access technologies (RATs), frequency
bands, TX/RX modes, capacity, output power, and carrier configurations.
Supported Frequency Bands and RATs
Table 4-1 Frequency bands and RATs supported by an AAU5733
Frequenc Protocol- RX TX RAT IBW

y Band defined Frequency Frequency (MHz)
(MHz) Band Band (MHz) Band (MHz)
2600 Band 7 2500 to 2570 2620 to 2690 LTE FDD 70
 If the carrier IBW is larger than 60 MHz, third-order passive intermodulation (PIM3) products may
fall in the receive band and result in receive performance deterioration or an unavailable carrier
configuration. Therefore, avoid any configuration that will cause this issue before configuring
carriers. To avoid PIM3 interference, it is recommended that the parameter specifying the work
mode be set to DL_ONLY for cells working in the frequency band ranging from 2680 MHz to 2690
MHz.
 There are special laws and regulations in Europe and Australia. Currently, the AAU5733 (2600 MHz)
cannot be commercially used in these areas.

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TX/RX Modes and Capacity
Table 4-2 TX/RX modes and capacity of an AAU5733 (2600 MHz)
Frequency TX/RX Capacity Supported

Band (MHz) Modea Bandwidth (MHz)b
2600 32T32R LTE FDD: 2 carriers LTE FDD: 5/10/15/20

a: ATBR in the TX/RX Mode column indicates that the RF module uses A transmit
channels and B receive channels.
b: The bandwidth information in Supported Bandwidth is the standard bandwidth that can
be configured for a single-mode carrier when only one carrier is configured. In any carrier
combination scenario, the total bandwidth of all carriers cannot exceed the IBW value. For
details about the bandwidth that can be configured for each carrier in each carrier
combination scenario, see Output Power Configuration in the following table. For details
about the non-standard bandwidths that can be configured for LTE FDD carriers, see
Compact Bandwidth (FDD).
The number of carriers and the maximum bandwidth in actual use depend on the configurations of
optical modules and baseband processing units.
Output Power and Carrier Configurations
Table 4-3 Output power and carrier configurations of an AAU5733 (2600 MHz)
Frequency Maximum Output Powera Output Power Configuration

Band (MHz)
2600 240 W For typical configurations, see Typical

Power Configuration Reference for
AAU Modules.
a: AxC W in the Maximum Output Power column indicates that the number of TX
channels of the RF module is A and the maximum output power of each TX channel is C
W.
 Each value of Output Power per Carrier (W) in the Typical Power Configurations document
indicates the maximum output power of each carrier under the corresponding configuration while
ensuring the network performance. The actually configured carrier power of RF modules can be less
than or equal to the value of Output Power per Carrier (W) in the document. The power
configuration that is not supported in the document may be configurable on the software. Huawei
can only promise the performance with the power configurations listed in the document.

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RF Compliance Standards
Table 4-4 RF compliance standards for an AAU5733 (2600 MHz)
Item Standard
LTE standard 3GPP TS 36.104
4.2 AAU5733 (2600 MHz) Antenna Specifications

The antenna specifications include the frequency range, gains, and beam range of the antenna.
Antenna Specifications
Table 4-5 Antenna electrical specifications of an AAU5733 (2600 MHz)
Item Specifications
Frequency range (MHz) 2600
Gain (dBi)  Broadcast beam: 17.5
 Traffic beam: 24.6
Horizontal half-power beamwidth  Broadcast beam: 65±5
(°)  Traffic beam: 12.8±2
Vertical half-power beamwidth 6.4±1
(°)
First upper sidelobe suppression 12±2
(Typ.) (dB)
Horizontal edge power decrease 12±2
between +60° and -60° (dB)
Front-to-back ratio (±30°) (dB) ≥ 28
Vertical tilt range (°) 5 to 10
Downtilt precision (°) ±1
The antenna specifications of a traffic beam are obtained when the horizontal and vertical beam
directions are 0° and 8°, respectively.

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4.3 AAU5733 (2600 MHz) EIRP & EIRS

The EIRP and EIRS of an AAU are used to measure the interference strength and the
capability of transmitting strong signals.
Table 4-6 AAU5733 (2600 MHz) EIRP & EIRS
Frequency EIRP EIRS

Band (MHz)
2600 Broadcast beam: 53.8 dBm + -106 dBm - 24.6 dBi

17.5 dBi = 71.3 dBm
Traffic beam: 53.8 dBm + 24.6
dBi = 78.4 dBm
The LTE FDD receiver sensitivity, as recommended in 3GPP TS 36.141, is measured under a 5 MHz
bandwidth based on the FRC A1-3 in Annex A.1 (QPSK, R = 1/3, 25 RBs) standard.
4.4 AAU5733 (2600 MHz) Engineering Specifications

The engineering specifications include the dimensions, weight, input power, module power
consumption, and environmental specifications.
Input Power
Table 4-7 Input power of an AAU5733 (2600 MHz)
Power Input Type Operating Voltage

-48 V DC -36 V DC to -63 V DC
Dimensions and Weight
Table 4-8 Dimensions and weight of an AAU5733 (2600 MHz)
Item Specifications
Dimensions (H x W x D) 995 mm x 499 mm x 210 mm (39.17 in. x 19.65 in. x 8.27
in.)
Weight 45 kg (99.23 lb, excluding mounting kits)

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Module Power Consumption
Table 4-9 Power consumption of an AAU5733 (2600 MHz)
Frequency Band (MHz) Typical Power Consumption (W)a

2600 760
a: The typical power consumption of an RF module is measured when the ambient
temperature is 25°C (77°F) and the traffic load reaches 50%. The actual power
consumption has a 10% deviation from this value.
Environmental Specifications
Table 4-10 Environmental specifications of an AAU5733 (2600 MHz)
Item Specifications
Operating temperature  Without solar radiation: -40°C to +55°C (-40°F to
+131°F)
 With solar radiation: -40°C to +50°C (-40°F to
+122°F)
Wind load (Assume that the  Front: 730 N
wind speed is 150 km/h.)  Side: 235 N
 Rear: 780 N
Operating wind speed 150 km/h
Survival wind speed 200 km/h
Relative humidity 5% RH to 100% RH
Absolute humidity 1 g/m3 to 30 g/m3
Atmospheric pressure 70 kPa to 106 kPa
The output power of an AAU temporarily decreases when it operates at temperature ranges 10°C (18°F)
less than or equal to its maximum rated value. This is dependent on installation scenario, traffic load,
and carrier configuration.
Table 4-11 Surge protection specifications of ports
Port Surge Protection Mode Surge Protection

Specifications
Power port Surge current 20 kA

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 Unless otherwise specified, the lightning protection specifications depend on the surge waveform of
8/20 μs.
 All the surge current items, unless otherwise specified as Maximum discharge current, refer to
Nominal discharge current.
Compliance Standards
Table 4-12 Environment compliance standards for an AAU5733 (2600 MHz)
Item Standard
Operating environment ETSI EN 300019-1-4 V2.1.2 (2003-04) Class 4.1:

"Non-weatherprotected locations"
Storage environmenta ETSI EN 300019-1-1 V2.1.4 (2003-04) Class 1.2
"Weatherprotected, not temperature-controlled storage
locations"
Shockproof protection ETSI300019-2-3
Ingress protection rating IP65
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/T 2324-2011: Lightning protection requirements
and test methods for radio base stations
 GB 50689-2011: Code for design of lightning
protection and earthing engineering for
telecommunication bureaus (stations)
a: The validity period is one year. The product can function properly within the validity
period if the storage environment meets the preceding standards.

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4.5 AAU5733 (2600 MHz) CPRI Port Specifications

The CPRI port specifications of an AAU include the CPRI port protocol, rate, and maximum
level of cascading and maximum distance with a BBU.
Table 4-13 CPRI port protocol and rate of an AAU5733 (2600 MHz)
Number of CPRI Ports Protocol Type Port Rate (Gbit/s)

2 CPRI 10.1/24.3
The following table lists the maximum level of cascading and maximum distance between an
AAU and a BBU when the AAU works in a single mode. When the AAU works in multimode
concurrency scenarios, the maximum level of cascading and maximum distance between the
multimode AAU and a BBU are determined by the capabilities for the mode with the lowest
capabilities.
Table 4-14 Maximum level of cascading and maximum distance between an AAU5733 (2600
MHz) and a BBU
Mode Maximum Level Maximum Distance from a BBU

of Cascading with
a BBU
LTE FDD Not supported 20 km (12.43 mi.)

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Description 5 Acronyms and Abbreviations
5 Acronyms and Abbreviations
Table 5-1 Acronyms and abbreviations
Acronym or Abbreviation Full Name

AAS active antenna system
AAU active antenna unit
BBU baseband unit
CPRI common public radio interface
EIRP equivalent isotropically radiated power
EIRS equivalent isotropic receiver sensitivity
LTE Long Term Evolution
MBB mobile broadband
NR New Radio
RRU radio remote unit
3GPP 3rd Generation Partnership Project

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5 Acronyms and Abbreviations ................................................................................................... 17

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1 About This Document

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3.1 AAU Exterior

Figure 3-1 AAU5733 exterior

(1) Upper handle (2) Lower handle

The following figure shows the AAU5733 dimensions.

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Figure 3-2 AAU5733 dimensions

The nameplate on the AAU5733 in the figure is only for reference.

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Figure 3-3 AAU5733 nameplate position

(1) Nameplate position (2) Module name

3.2 AAU Functions

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Figure 3-4 AAU5733 logical structure

An AU performs the following function:

3.3 AAU Ports and Indicators

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Figure 3-5 Ports and indicators on an AAU5733

Table 3-1 AAU5733 ports

Item Silkscree Connector Type Description

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Table 3-2 Indicators

Silkscree Color Status Meaning

RUN Green Steady on There is power supply, but the

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3.4 Version Differences

AAU5733 (2600 MHz)

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4 AAU5733 (2600 MHz) Technical

The technical specifications of an AAU5733 (2600 MHz) include RF specifications, antenna

4.1 AAU5733 (2600 MHz) RF Specifications

Supported Frequency Bands and RATs

Table 4-1 Frequency bands and RATs supported by an AAU5733

Frequenc Protocol- RX TX RAT IBW

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TX/RX Modes and Capacity

Table 4-2 TX/RX modes and capacity of an AAU5733 (2600 MHz)

Frequency TX/RX Capacity Supported

2600 32T32R LTE FDD: 2 carriers LTE FDD: 5/10/15/20

Output Power and Carrier Configurations

Frequency Maximum Output Powera Output Power Configuration

2600 240 W For typical configurations, see Typical

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Table 4-4 RF compliance standards for an AAU5733 (2600 MHz)

4.2 AAU5733 (2600 MHz) Antenna Specifications

Table 4-5 Antenna electrical specifications of an AAU5733 (2600 MHz)

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4.3 AAU5733 (2600 MHz) EIRP & EIRS

Table 4-6 AAU5733 (2600 MHz) EIRP & EIRS

Frequency EIRP EIRS

2600 Broadcast beam: 53.8 dBm + -106 dBm - 24.6 dBi

4.4 AAU5733 (2600 MHz) Engineering Specifications