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• Higher Link budgets
– Higher Output Power – Higher Antenna Gain (Transmit and Receive) – Higher Receive Sensitivity • Longer Range Performance • Higher availability in Extreme Fade • Design, Manufacture & support in UK • One-stop-shop for Wireless
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CableFree Emerald 4G/LTE Advantages
• CableFree 4G/LTE is ideal for new-build and
upgrade replacement for WiMax Networks • Full support for LTE bands from 460MHz to 3800MHz, TDD & FDD modes • Flexible: Indoor, Outdoor, Small Form Factor, (SFF) and Rack mount options available • Fully scalable and software-upgradable • Supports Release 13 (LTE Advanced)
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CableFree Emerald 4G/LTE Advantages
• Options for Mini and Virtualised EPC: vastly
reduce system costs & complexity • SFF Options available • Full Outdoor Options available • Bespoke and Turnkey Options • Pre-Configuration, remote support and ongoing maintenance available
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CableFree Emerald 4G/LTE Advantages
Why is Release 13 “LTE Advanced” important?
• MAJOR upgrade from previous LTE • High Spectral Efficiency using 256QAM • Higher Cell Density • Small Cell support • Carrier Aggregation: higher capacity • Higher Security • WiFi integration • Target is 1000x performance improvement from older releases
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CableFree Emerald 4G/LTE Capacity
• Capacity depends on several factors especially
Channel Bandwidth (5,10, 20MHz etc) • Ensure your backhaul can deliver sufficient • Based on 20MHz, FDD, 64QAM, DL, 2x2 MIMO • 201.6Mbps raw, 150.76Mbps net per sector • Gives 452.28Mbps for 3-sector base station • Planning Tools Available: Contact Us
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CableFree Emerald 4G/LTE Capacity
Range up to 30km Each sector offers 2 x
depending on 20W output, 2x2 MIMO frequency, transmit 20MHz Channel with power and channel 64QAM, FDD gives: width 150.76Mbps per sector, 452.28Mbps for 3 sectors
Multiple CPE options:
Each sector supporting up to 1200 users, provides typical 13Mbps per user based on 100:1 contention ratio. Total 3600 users across 3 sectors
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CableFree Emerald 4G/LTE Roadmap
Range up to 30km Upgrade to 6 sectors,4 x
depending on 20W output, 4x4 MIMO frequency, transmit 20MHz Channel with power and channel 256QAM, FDD gives: width 402.2Mbps per sector, 2412.13Mbps for 6 sectors
Multiple CPE options:
Each sector supporting up to 1200 users, provides typical 34Mbps per user based on 100:1 contention ratio. Total 7200 users across 6 sectors
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CableFree 4G/LTE Dimensioning
• Number of connected users depends on
available bandwidth & capacity • Based on 10-20MHz channels • Up to 1200 users per sector • Assuming 150Mbps DL capacity gives • 1.25Mbps average capacity (10:1 contention) • 6.25Mbps average capacity (50:1 contention) • 12.5Mbps average capacity (100:1 contention) • Planning Tools Available: Contact Us Confidential – This Document is covered by NDA. Do not Copy, Publish or Distribute CableFree 4G/LTE Dimensioning
Range from sector dependant on frequency, CPEs: up to 1200 per sector
transmit power and channel width Allow for appropriate contention ratio Each Sector offers 50.76Mbps DL (10:1, 50:1, 100:1) (20MHz, 2x2 MIMO, 64QAM, FDD)
Fixed Outdoor CPE
units connect at even Indoor ‘All in one’ CPE option longer distances Mobile MiFi & USB for business & residential CPEs for mobile & customers. Optional external shorter distances antennas extend range
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CableFree 4G/LTE SDR Benefits
• Advanced Software Defined Radio used
throughout CableFree LTE range • Ease of upgrade • Future-proof • 256QAM supported in Release 13 TODAY • 4x4 MIMO supported as option • Highly scalable and max flexibility
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CableFree 4G/LTE Range & Coverage
• Longest Range & Coverage Capability
• Macro and Micro cell products available • 2x20W transmit power: max range & coverage • Excellent penetration & in-building coverage • 4x4 MIMO supported optionally (4x 20W) • Up to 30km distance potential coverage – depends on frequency band & LOS
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CableFree 4G/LTE vs WiMAX
• LTE has greater Range, Coverage & Capacity
• LTE is an obvious upgrade from WiMAX Frequency Terrain Type Cell Radius Cell Radius WiMAX (km) LTE (km) 2300 MHz Urban 0.74 1.99 Suburban 0.90 2.43 2500MHz Urban 0.68 1.84 Suburban 0.83 2.25
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CableFree 4G/LTE vs WiMAX
• LTE supports more users per cell/sector
• WiMAX: maximum of 200 users • LTE: supports more than 400 users • LTE offers Higher capacity • 64QAM, 256QAM • MIMO 4x4 supported • LTE offers lower latency (10ms, vs 50ms) • LTE supports Carrier Aggregation • LTE: Lower power consumption Confidential – This Document is covered by NDA. Do not Copy, Publish or Distribute CableFree 4G/LTE Carrier Aggregation
• CableFree Emerald solution fully supports the
latest LTE Release 13 Carrier Aggregation, (CA) – Allows up to 100MHz Channel – Provides highest burst data rates – Allows efficiency in spectrum use – SDR ready for next generation of CA
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CableFree 4G/LTE Carrier Aggregation
This example shows
three CA in use, providing 60MHz channel to the CPE, allowing up to 3 times the capacity of the single carrier option
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CableFree 4G/LTE Carrier Aggregation
The chart shows the
key advantages of CA, the potential to enhance your services and provide high capacity on demand
Ideal for IPTV,
Multimedia and streaming services
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Specification Comparison Parameter Unit CableFree Emerald Competitor “A” Band Support # 460-3800MHz 700-3800MHz 3GPP LTE Revision Version Version 13 Advanced Version 10 IP V6 Ready? IP v4/v6 support IPv4 & IPv6 IPv4 – No ref. for IPv6 Spectral Efficiency QAM 256QAM max 64QAM max & Capacity MIMO Support 2x2, 4x4 (mid 2016) 2x2 only
Comparison is made using Current Generation (2017) products.
Figures are taken from vendor’s advertised specifications.
More bands. Higher Spectral Efficiency.
Higher Capacity. Higher Density. Future Proof
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Specification Comparison Parameter Unit CableFree Emerald Competitor “A” Transmit Power Wats 2 X 20W 2 X 10W Power consumption Wats <200W 250W RF Head Weight kg <5kg 17kg ODU Dimensions cm 28 x 19 x 15 41 x 35 x 15.5
Comparison is made using Current Generation (2017) products.
Figures are taken from vendor’s advertised specifications.
Higher Output power: Longer Range & Penetration
Lower Power usage Lower Rooftop/Tower Footprint & loading
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CableFree LTE Macro Base Station • LTE Macro Base Station CableFree LTE Base Station Overview • High Power, long range coverage • Up to 2x20W per sector Fibre Optics • 3 or 6 LTE sectors typically for & DC Power macro site up tower • Or 1 sector for micro site • ODUs typically mounted on mast with Sector Antennas CableFree • Fibre optic & power to controller LTE-A Outdoor • Baseband Controller typically Unit (ODU) placed in Indoor rack or cabinet • Up to 300Mbps CableFree • Fibre Optic, Microwave or MMW LTE Baseband links to core or other sites Controller (IDU) • “Stand-alone” capability if no in rack or cabinet EPC or core required Confidential – This Document is covered by NDA. Do not Copy, Publish or Distribute CableFree 4G/LTE Advantages
• Excellent vendor track record worldwide
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