LTE eNODE-B

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Flexi Multi Radio BTS LTE

Flexi Multi radio BTS with LTE software is a 3GPP LTE eNB macro BTS site

solution.
Flexi Multi radio BTS introduces a new way to build BTS sites using modules,
without a specific BTS cabinet.
Due to its small weight and size, modular design and full frontal accessibility.
Flexi architecture provides a smooth evolution from WCDMA/HSPA to LTE,
without compromising performance or capacity.
A Flexi Multi radio BTS consists of one Remote Radio Head (Or RF Module) per
frequency band and one System Module with a transmission sub module.
The same Multi radio modules are used in both WCDMA/HSPA and LTE indoor
and outdoor sites.
All modules can be accessed from the front, are outdoor weather protected and
fresh air cooled.
Flexi System Module with Transmission Module, 3-sector RF Module and
Remote Radio Head are IP65-classified outdoor modules.
Flexi Multiradio BTS LTE can also be mentioned as Flexi eNB.

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System Module
Flexi Multi radio BTS System Module hosts the telecom control,

system operation and maintenance, baseband application,

transmission, and power distribution functionality.
The System Module can also act as a System Extension Module
operating in a baseband extension mode (future software feature
candidate).
Flexi Multi radio System Module hardware supports the following
software operating modes:
WCDMA dedicated mode
LTE dedicated mode
It has multiband support, i.e. RF Modules for different frequency
bands can be connected to the same System Module.

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System Module Contd.

The System Module provides the following BTS external interfaces:
BTS Site Manager
transmission interfaces
four external interfaces towards RF
site support system interface (for example, battery back-up)
Auxiliarity interface (customer-specific Ethernet port with overvoltage
protection)
Auxiliarity interface Ethernet for future expansions
external alarms and controls interface (customer-specific alarms)
external synchronization input interface
external synchronization output interface
baseband extension interface

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System Module Contd..

The System Module has an integrated BTS clock that distributes the

synchronization clocks to other BTS modules.

The System Module uses nominal -48 V DC and distributes it on to RF and
System Extension Modules. The System Module includes integrated fans.
The System Module can be used, for example, for the following software
functionalities:
BTS level O&M processing (BTSOM)
Resource management
Node B server
NBAP handler
User plane management

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Power requirements of the System Module

The power supply of the System Module is described in the tables below. The
same power consumption figures also apply for the System Extension Module.

Input voltage of the System Module

Power consumption of the FSME (not including transmission) and FSME used as a System Extension Module
* During cold start-up (module heating on, high load)
** Operational power consumption at room temperature
*** Module in idle state, fans off, +0C
All above with nominal 48V voltage input.

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Power requirements of transmission sub-modules

The typical power consumption of the transmission sub-modules is described in
the table below.

Power consumption of the transmission sub-modules

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LTE Long Term Evolution

Contents
Introduction to the FlexiBTS architecture
FlexiBTS installation options
Description of TD-LTE FlexiBTS modules and sub-modules

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3GPP Rel 8 network architecture

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NSN TD-LTE Flexi BTS structure overview

Flexi BTS introduces a new platform
The modular design doesnt use any backplanes
Modules are interconnected through front panel cabling
Modules can be installed separate from each other (Feederless / Distributed
Sites)
A TD-LTE Flexi BTS consists of one System Module and
1 optional Extension System Module
up to three Remote Radio Heads or a Radio Module
Radio Module is available with 3 Power Amplifiers (PAs)
each PA contains one up to 20 MHz carrier
Remote Radio Heads are optimized for 1 sector with
2 PAs with up to 20 MHz bandwidth
BTS configurations
up to 1+1+1 with 20 MHz
Module weight: 19-25 kg per Module
The Base Station can be installed by one person
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Generic FlexiBTS Product Description

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Flexi BTS Build Up by Modules

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TD-LTE Flexi BTS Site (RF Module Solution)

System Module
Two 3-sector RF Modules for 3 sectors
1+1+1 @ 3 x 120 W 2TX MIMO
Optional 4 way UL diversity
Optional TMA/MHAs

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Installation options: Pole installation of Remote Radio

Heads (RRH)
Up to 3 RRHs fit around one pair of FPKA pole mounting brackets.

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Installation options: Stack installation

BTS modules are placed in a stack (e.g. floor or shelves)
Outdoor & indoor installations
Modules in casings with back and front covers
Plinth needed (same plinth for all cabinet less installations stack, pole and
wall)
Max 22 Height Units (HU) per plinth for zone 2 earthquake zones, max 15 HU
for zone 4 earthquake zones

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Installation options: Wall installation

BTS modules installed on a wall
Outdoor & indoor installations
Modules in casings with back and front covers
Plinth needed
Up to 2 modules per plinth
Modules installed covers sideways
100 mm space recommended between plinths
to enable cabling (see picture)
Standard Flexi BTS clearances apply

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Installation options: Pole installation of Modules

BTS modules installed on a pole
Outdoor & indoor installations
Modules in casings with back and front covers
Plinth and pole mounting bracket needed
Up to 2 modules per plinth and 4 per pair
of brackets
Modules installed covers sideways
Standard Flexi clearances apply

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Installation options: Flexi Cabinet installation

Cabinet can simultaneously house LTE,
GSM/EDGE, LTE/HSPA and BBU modules
There are no limitations on how to mix
LTE, GSM and WCDMA in one cabinet
Optional Flexi Cabinets for indoor and outdoor
installations
Open 19 mechanics with 1 HU fixing
steps for flexible module installations
No motherboards or electronics (fans etc)
Not part of EMC shielding
Only front cabling
Module casings and covers are not used
Cooling fans remain in modules
Modules are grounded via rack
Same footprint and cabinet fixing points
as with UltraSite and Talk Family
Outdoor: 1550 x 770 x 770 (H x W x D),
space for 38HU
Indoor: 1800 x 600 x 600 (H x W x D),
space for 36HU
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NSN Flexi LTE BTS Modules

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NSN Flexi BTS System Module

The Flexi System Module hosts the
telecom control
system operation and maintenance
baseband application
transmission
power distribution functionality.
The following versions of the System Module are available:
Multi-Mode System Module versions supporting LTE (TDD/FDD) and WCDMA
operation:
Multimode System Module FSMD
Multimode System Module FSME

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Flexi Multimode System Module FSME

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Flexi Multimode System Module (FSME)

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Exploded view of System Module delivery items

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FSMC/D/E SYSTEM MODULE INTERFACES 1/2

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SYSTEM MODULE INTERFACES 2/2

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FSMD/E Functional Block

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FCMD Functionalities
FCMD -- Flexi Control and Multiplexing Sub-Assembly, version D
Takes care of controlling of System Module O&M features for FTM and FSPCs
intelligence temperature control,
clock distribution to the BTS
baseband- and RF-synchronization
power distribution
Platform for user plane resource manager, optical interfaces to/from another
modules and summing & multiplexing for baseband pooling

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FSPC Functionalities
FSPC Flexi Signal Processor, version C
User plane signal processing including L1 and part of L2
Frame protocol termination
Radio link signalling
Local O&M
Boot SW download fail recovery

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FSPC Functional Block

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Power Distribution and Fuses module (FPFB)

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FPFB Interfaces

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FPFB functionality
The FPFB does not have any circuit breakers but instead electrical fuses and a
dedicated power switch for the System Module.
There are five membrane switches on the FPFB front panel for the outputs. The
switches control power control circuits and have two states: On and Stand-by.
This allows to individually connect or disconnect the power supply from each of the
max 5 modules:
System Module
RF Module / RRH 1
RF Module / RRH 2
RF Module / RRH 3
Extension System Module
The fuse rates for the FPFB are RF1-3 31.0A (+/-2A), EXT 25.0A (+/- 4.5A)

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Flexi System Module + Transport sub-module

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FTLB - PDH / Ethernet

LTE - is ready for LTE by software upgrade
Interfaces
2 x electrical Gigabit Ethernet, RJ45 (10/100/1000Base-T)
1 x optical Gigabit Ethernet, via optional SFP (e.g. for 1000Base-SX/LX)
4 x E1/T1/JT1 symmetrical, RJ48 (coaxial E1 supported via baluns)
Data throughput
2 Gbit/s UL+DL
Connector types
E1: 1 x RJ 48 per IF
Ethernet: RJ 45
opt. Ethernet: SFP with LC connector

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FTIB - PDH / Ethernet

LTE - is ready for LTE by software upgrade
Interfaces
2 x electrical Gigabit Ethernet, RJ45 (10/100/1000Base-T)
1 x optical Gigabit Ethernet, via optional SFP (e.g. for 1000Base-SX/LX)
4 x E1/T1/JT1 symmetrical, RJ48 (coaxial E1 supported via baluns)
Data throughput
160 Mbit/s UL +DL
Connector types
E1: 1 x RJ 48 per IF
Ethernet: RJ 45
opt. Ethernet: SFP with LC connector

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Remote Radio Head

AXIS FZNB/FZHB

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Remote Radio Head Functional Blocks

(FZNB/FZHB)

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MIMO Remote Radio Head (20 W+20 W)

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Remote Radio Head Interfaces (FZNB/FZHB)

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Several kinds of RRH/RF module used in TD-LTE

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Flexi 3-Sector RF Module

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Flexi Power Module FPMA

Example configuration with:
1 x Flexi Power Module FPMA
3 Flexi Power AC/DC sub-modules FPAA (230VAC -> 48VDC)
1 Flexi Power Battery FPBA

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Flexi Power Module FPRA

High power alternative to FPMA
Up to 3 rectifiers
Output power 2 kW per rectifier, 6 kW total DC output power
External batteries supported

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Flexi Power DC/DC Module (FPDA)

Converts nominal 24 V DC input voltage 53-55 V DC output voltage
A maximum of two FPDA modules can be connected in parallel
Integrated self-controlled fan
Maximum DC output power is 2 kw

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GPS for Flexi eNB (FYGA)

Trimble Acutime Gold: GPS antenna with inbuilt receiver

Available with Flexi LTE BTS, Flexi WCDMA BTS, Flexi I-HSPA BTS

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Flexi mounting kit for floor, wall and pole (FMFA)

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Flexi External Alarm Box (FSEB)

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