Flexent® UMTS Release 03.03 Modular Cell Outdoor Technical Description +24 V

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Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor
UMTS-03.03
Technical Description for +24 V
Modular Cell Outdoor TD for +24 V

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Contents
About this information product

Purpose ............................................................................................................................................................................................ ix
Reason for reissue ....................................................................................................................................................................... ix
Intended audience ....................................................................................................................................................................... ix
How to use this information product ................................................................................................................................... x
Conventions used .......................................................................................................................................................................... x
Tasks .................................................................................................................................................................................................. x
How to comment .......................................................................................................................................................................... x
1 The Node B in the UMTS system
Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Universal Mobile Telecommunication System structure .......................................................................................... 1-2
UTRAN elements ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1-4
UTRAN interfaces ................................................................................................................................................................... 1-6
Key benefits of the Flexent ® UMTS Base Stations .................................................................................................. 1-8
The Flexent ® UMTS Base Station Family ................................................................................................................. 1-11
2 Flexent ® UMTS base station interfaces
Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Interface types ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Physical structure of the Uu interface .............................................................................................................................. 2-4
Iub Interface ................................................................................................................................................................................. 2-8
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Proprietary interfaces of the Flexent ® UMTS base station .................................................................................. 2-11
3 Flexent ® UMTS base station functions
Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 3-1
Signal processing and call handling functions
Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 3-3
Signal processing overview .................................................................................................................................................. 3-4
Radio channel management ................................................................................................................................................. 3-6
Radio resource and link control ......................................................................................................................................... 3-7
Operation and maintenance functions
Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 3-9
Configuration management and software management ......................................................................................... 3-10
Fault management .................................................................................................................................................................. 3-12
Functions for improving transmission quality
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................... 3-13
Power control .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3-14
Macro diversity ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3-16
High Speed Downlink Packet Access ........................................................................................................................... 3-17
4 Power supply and thermal management concepts
Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Power supply concept ............................................................................................................................................................. 4-2
Mechanical structure of the power shelf ........................................................................................................................ 4-3
Functional overview of the power shelf ......................................................................................................................... 4-5
Thermal management of the Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor for +24 V ........................................ 4-8
5 Structure of the Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor for +24 V
Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 5-1
Logical structure of the Flexent ® UMTS base station ............................................................................................. 5-2
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Clock supply and signal paths ............................................................................................................................................ 5-4
Mechanical structure of the Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor ................................................................ 5-6
Component numbering in the Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor for +24 V ................................... 5-11
Clearances around the Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor for +24 V cabinet .................................. 5-14
6 Digital shelf
Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6-1
Overview of the digital shelf
Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6-3
Structure of the digital shelf ................................................................................................................................................ 6-4
Digital shelf components ....................................................................................................................................................... 6-7
Universal Radio Controller II
Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6-9
Mechanical structure of the Universal Radio Controller II .................................................................................. 6-10
Functional overview of the Universal Radio Controller II ................................................................................... 6-11
Multi-Carrier Radio
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................... 6-14
Mechanical structure of the Multi-Carrier Radio ..................................................................................................... 6-15
Functional overview of the Multi-Carrier Radio ...................................................................................................... 6-16
UMTS Channel Unit
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................... 6-18
Mechanical structure of the UMTS Channel Unit ................................................................................................... 6-19
Functional overview of the UMTS Channel Unit .................................................................................................... 6-21
Common Power Converter
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................... 6-24
Mechanical structure of the Common Power Converter ....................................................................................... 6-25
Functional overview of the Common Power Converter ........................................................................................ 6-26
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Common Timing Unit
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................... 6-29
Mechanical structure of the Common Timing Unit ................................................................................................ 6-30
Functional overview of the Common Timing Unit ................................................................................................. 6-32
Input Output Unit
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................... 6-35
Mechanical structure of the Input Output Unit ......................................................................................................... 6-36
Functional overview of the Input Output Unit .......................................................................................................... 6-37
Oscillator modules
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................... 6-39
Mechanical structure of the Oscillator Module ......................................................................................................... 6-40
Functional overview of the Oscillator Module .......................................................................................................... 6-41
7 Amplifier shelf
Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 7-1
Overview of the amplifier shelf
Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 7-2
Structure of the amplifier shelf .......................................................................................................................................... 7-3
Amplifier shelf components ................................................................................................................................................. 7-5
Power Amplifier Module
Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 7-6
Mechanical structure of the Power Amplifier Module ............................................................................................. 7-7
Functional overview of the Power Amplifier Module .............................................................................................. 7-8
8 Filter shelf
Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-1
Overview of the filter shelf
Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-2
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Structure of the filter shelf ................................................................................................................................................... 8-3
Filter shelf components .......................................................................................................................................................... 8-5
Dual duplexer
Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-6
Mechanical structure of the dual duplexer .................................................................................................................... 8-7
Mechanical structure of the dual duplexer with by-pass option ........................................................................... 8-8
Functional Overview of the Dual Duplexer .................................................................................................................. 8-9
Secondary Protection Module for URC II Applications Type B
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-13
Mechanical structure of the Secondary Protection Module for URC II Applications Type B .............. 8-14
Functional overview of the Secondary Protection Module for URC II Applications Type B ............... 8-15
9 Optional equipment
Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 9-1
Low Noise Amplifier (DxTMA)
Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 9-2
Mechanical structure of the Forem DxTMA ................................................................................................................ 9-3
Functional overview of the DxTMA ................................................................................................................................ 9-4
Technical Data of the Forem DxTMA ............................................................................................................................ 9-7
Glossary
Index
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Purpose
The purpose of this information product is to:
• describe the role of a Flexent ® UMTS base station in the UMTS network
• Describe the interfaces of a Flexent ® UMTS base station
• Describe the general functions of a Flexent ® UMTS base station
• Describe the mechanical structure of a Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor for
+24 V
• Describe which tasks the Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor for +24 V
performs within the UMTS system
• Describe the structure and main functions of the different shelves and their main
units (hardware focused)
• Support the reader in general orientation on the Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell
Outdoor for +24 V
• Supply a quick reference on basic technical data
• Support the reader in understanding the concepts and fundamental functions of the
particular parts of a Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor for +24 V.
Reason for reissue

This is the final version of the Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor for +24 V
Technical Description of UMTS Release 03.03.
Intended audience
The audience for this information product includes:
• Node B installation technicians, maintenance technicians and maintenance
specialists
• Marketing and Sales people
• Site engineers
• Members of purchase department
• Management supporters.
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The intended audience of the Technical Description are people of all professions
interested in general technical information of the Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell
Outdoor for +24 V.
How to use this information product

This information product is not intended to provide any handling instructions or
procedural information. Thus it should be used as a means of general familiarization
with the Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor for +24 V and as a reference for a
general understanding.
Conventions used
Depending on the level of generalization in the sections and paragraphs of this
information product different designations will be found:
• Node B refers to the general network element as specified in the 3G publications
• Flexent ® UMTS base station refers to Lucent Technologies Node Bs
• Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell refers to a particular class of Lucent Technologies
Node B
• Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor for +24 V outdoor refers to a specific
variant.
Measurements are shown in metric notation first followed by the imperial equivalent in
parentheses, e.g. 25.4 mm (1 in.).
“Downlink” is the signal direction from the fixed network to the user equipment (UE).
“Uplink” is the signal direction from the UE to the fixed network.
Tasks
This information product contains reference information rather than procedures and so
does not describe any tasks.
How to comment
To comment on this information product, go to the Online Comment Form
(http://www.lucent-info.com/comments/enus/) or e-mail your comments to the
Comments Hotline (comments@lucent.com).
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system
Overview
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Purpose
This chapter describes the UMTS mobile radio system as well as the position of the
Lucent Technologies Node B in the UMTS mobile radio system.
Contents
Universal Mobile Telecommunication System structure 1-2

UTRAN elements 1-4
UTRAN interfaces 1-6
Key benefits of the Flexent ® UMTS Base Stations 1-8
The Flexent ® UMTS Base Station Family 1-11
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The Node B in the UMTS system
Universal Mobile Telecommunication System structure

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UMTS overview illustration

General overview of the Universal Mobile Telecommunication System (UMTS):
PSTN/ISDN IP networks
Core Network
GMSC 3G-GGSN
HLR
AuC
EIR
3G-MSC 3G-SGSN
RNC RNC
Access Network
(UTRAN)
Node B Node B
UE UE UE
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The Node B in the UMTS system Universal Mobile Telecommunication System structure
Functional parts of the UMTS network

The UMTS network consists of the following functional parts:
• Core Network
The Core network provides all the mobile radio-specific switching functions that
are required for operating the mobile radio network in conjunction with a fixed
network. It is logically divided into a circuit switching domain and a packet
switching domain.
• Access Network (UTRAN)
The Access network in the mobile radio system is termed UMTS Terrestrial Radio
Access Network (UTRAN). It provides user access to the Core network and
performs radio resource management and handover functions. The RNC is a part of
the Access Network.
• User Equipment (UE)
User Equipment is the UMTS term for the mobile devices used to access UMTS
services.
• Interfaces
The interfaces assure the physical and logical data transfer within the UMTS
network.
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UTRAN elements
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UTRAN elements overview illustration

UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network (UTRAN) element structure:
Core Network
Iu Iu Access Network
(UTRAN)
OMC
Itf-B Itf-R
Itf-R
Itf-B
RNC RNC
I ur
Iub Iub Iub Iub
Node B Node B Node B Node B
Cells Cells Cells Cells
Uu Uu
UE UE UE
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The Node B in the UMTS system UTRAN elements
UTRAN elements description

The main functions of the UTRAN elements are:
Element Description
Operation and Maintenance The OMC manages configuration, fault handling,
Center (OMC) performance and system administration for UTRAN and
Packet Core network elements.
Radio Network Controller The RNC is the central control module within the
(RNC) UTRAN. It maintains interfaces to the Node Bs, other
RNCs, the OMC, and the core network. It manages the
radio equipment and the radio frequencies of the
Node Bs associated with it.
Node B The Node B contains the entire set of radio equipment
for one or more radio cells. It processes and converts the
signals and protocols between the I ub and Uu interfaces
and performs the call handling functions for setting up,
maintaining, and taking down connections at the U u
interface that are administered and controlled by the
RNC. The Node B can include a power supply, if
required.
Lucent Technologies network elements

Association of Universal Mobile Telecommunication Systems (UMTS) network
elements and Lucent Technologies network elements:
UMTS Network Element Lucent Technologies Network Element

Node B Lucent Technologies offers several variants of Node B:
• Flexent ® UMTS Macrocell Indoor (type F)
• Flexent ® UMTS Macrocell Indoor (type H)
• Flexent ® UMTS Macrocell Compact Outdoor
• Flexent ® UMTS Macrocell Compact Indoor
• Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor
• Flexent ® UMTS Microcell (type M) Outdoor
RNC Flexent ® Radio Network Controller
OMC Lucent Technologies Operations and Maintenance Center
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UTRAN interfaces
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UTRAN interfaces overview illustration

UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network (UTRAN) interface structure:
Core Network
Iu Iu Access Network
(UTRAN)
OMC
Itf-B Itf-R
Itf-R
Itf-B
RNC RNC
Iur
Iub Iub Iub I ub
Node B Node B Node B Node B
Cells Cells Cells Cells
Uu Uu
UE UE UE
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The Node B in the UMTS system UTRAN interfaces
UTRAN interfaces description

The UTRAN comprises the Uu, Iu, Iub, Iur, Itf-B, and Itf-R interfaces.
Interface Description
Iu The Iu is the physical interface between the Core
Network and the UTRAN. Two variants exist: the I u-ps
and Iu-cs. These are logical interfaces that link the Radio
Access Network (RNC) to the packet-switched and
circuit-switched Core Network domains respectively.
I ur The Iur is the logical interface between two RNCs. The I ur
interface supports connections of one RNC with up to 10
RNCs. It is used to carry signaling and control messages
between a serving RNC and a drift RNC. It also carries
the control and bearer traffic for a call that is in soft
handoff at Node B elements that are managed by
different control RNCs.
I ub The Iub is the logical interface between the Node B and
the RNC. It performs the setup and management of cell
resources for radio operation. It also sets up, manages,
and exchanges user signaling and traffic as well as
Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OA&M)
operations for the logical cell resources.
Uu The Uu or radio interface physical layer is the Code
Division Multiple Access (CDMA) radio interface to the
User Equipment (UE). It provides the transfer of data
between the UE and the Node B.
Itf-B The Itf-B is the interface between the Node B and the
Operations and Maintenance Center (OMC) over which
OA&M messages are exchanged.
Itf-R The Itf-R is the interface between the RNC and the OMC
over which OA&M messages are exchanged.
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Key benefits of the Flexent ® UMTS Base Stations

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Low Cost
The Flexent UMTS Base Station family is based on the same OneBTS ® platform and
uses the same assets as Lucent’s popular Flexent ® Modular Cell CDMA Base Stations.
This provides immediate access to the economies of scale expected from the world’s
best selling CDMA system.
Lucent ships UMTS base stations fully assembled, tested and ready to deploy, limiting
costly on-site activities to just site preparation and commissioning. Production locations
in America, Europe and Asia, and the short and efficient supply chains that result,
mean the product is built where it is needed, ready to be deployed when it is needed.
Software algorithms developed over years of successful CDMA operation keep power
levels to the minimum required for reliable network operation. A comprehensive
OA&M system provides up-to-the-minute status information and control of the base
station, minimizing time on the road and maximizing revenue earned.
Proven Performance
The Flexent ® UMTS base station family is based on the same software platform as
Lucent’s popular Flexent ® Modular Cell CDMA base stations, with a high degree of
commonality. This provides immediate access to the field-proven high reliability and
superior performance demonstrated by the world’s best selling CDMA system.
Wide application range

The Flexent ® UMTS base station product family supports a wide range of indoor and
outdoor applications with capacities from one to twelve amplifier modules supporting
configurations from 1-sector-1-carrier to 3-sector-3-carriers in a single radio cabinet,
allowing deployment of the most appropriate configuration today and into the future.
The family includes high capacity channel cards, multi-carrier amplifiers and a range
of cabinets supporting up to 360W of RF power.
HSDPA provides significant capacity increases as well as improved subscriber
bandwidth. Lucent’s HSDPA solution is available as a software option to the existing
UCU II card. Future enhancements are already planned and will include further
capacity increases combined with matching enhancements for the uplink (HSUPA or
EDCH).
Multiple radio cabinet installations can provide 4-carrier configurations, intelligent
antennas, six sectors and high power infrastructure sharing configuration.
At customer option, special indoor products provide 6 to 8 height units of space for
link equipment. Outdoor products optionally provide rectification and battery backup.
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The Node B in the UMTS system Key benefits of the Flexent ® UMTS Base Stations
Scalability
Product scalability allows growth from the minimum configuration up to full capacity
by the addition of hardware to already deployed equipment. This provides an operator
with the ability to optimize investment as service demand increases.
Lucent’s Node B family has many scalable elements:
• Modular RF amplifiers in 20W and 40W building blocks allow systems to be built
from 20W output up to 40W. 5W and 10W versions will support future
micro-cellular deployments.
• Channel cards supporting 64 simultaneous voice channels are deployed in parallel
support up to 768 channels in a single cabinet.
• Backhaul is scalable in groups of 4 E1/ T1, with scalable higher bandwidth E3/ T3
and STM-1/ OC3 already in development.
• Power supplies are scalable, allowing the most appropriate choice of power levels,
plus optional redundancy.
Modular design
The architecture of the Flexent ® UMTS base stations is based on a modular design that
minimizes central functions. This ensures economical minimum configurations,
cost-effective scalability, increases reliability, and facilitates subsequent expansion and
technology advances.
The Flexent ® UMTS base station family concept uses the same core components
throughout the whole range of base stations thereby dramatically reducing operator
costs in respect of spare stocks, logistics and training for personnel.
Each shelf is designed for front access for all installation, maintenance and upgrade
procedures. Upgrade procedures may include the shelf itself if technological advances
require.
Remote software loading

Software upgrades are accomplished via remote downloads from the Operation and
Maintenance Center - UTRAN (OMC-UPS).
After the download process, the software resides in the Flash EPROMs in the Flexent ®
UMTS base stations. This means that the software can be quickly available without
requiring a new download process, e.g. after power supply failures.
Infrastructure sharing
Flexent ® UMTS base stations may be installed stand-alone or on already existing sites.
Sharing the infrastructure of GSM and UMTS systems or sharing infrastructure with
UMTS systems of different frequency bands provides cost savings on installing
Flexent ® UMTS base station components.
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The Node B in the UMTS system Key benefits of the Flexent ® UMTS Base Stations
Circuit and packet switching support

Circuit-switched data and voice service interworking with PSTN/ISDN is supported.
The system also provides packet-switched data service interworking with the Internet
and other IP networks.
Interference reduction features

Each Flexent ® UMTS base station includes a full range of interference reduction
features that can provide optimum and highest quality coverage with minimum
equipment investment. These include:
• Power control (downlink and uplink)
• Soft handover
• Macro receive diversity.
Low acoustic noise

Flexent ® UMTS base stations rank among the quietest systems on the market:
• Flexent ® UMTS Macrocell Indoor products meet ETS 300 753 Class 3.1 for
attended telecommunication equipment rooms, when tested to ISO 7779
• Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor meets ETS 300 753 Class 4.1 rural and/or
urban, when tested to ISO 7779
• Flexent ® UMTS Macrocell Outdoor products meet ETS 300 753 class 4.1E rural
and/or urban, depending on configuration, when tested to ISO 7779
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The Flexent ® UMTS Base Station Family

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Frequency Bands
Lucent’s Flexent ® UMTS Base Station Family is designed to be capable of supporting
all currently known UMTS frequency bands. Frequency-specific assets are shared
across Lucent’s OneBTS ® common platform with Lucent’s CDMA BTS product line,
ensuring easy re-use and fast availability. Specific variants are made available
according to need, which often varies by region.
The current status of support for different frequency bands
Region Frequency band

Global Standard 2100 MHz
North America 1900 MHz
North America 850 MHz
Additional frequency bands can be added as required, and dual band configurations are
already in development.
Portfolio Overview
Lucent’s UMTS product portfolio is specifically designed to provide a flexible and
high performance range of base station solutions with embedded cost optimizing
features and high operational availability in a UMTS network.
The UMTS product range is designed to facilitate fast deployment. The architecture
enables flexibility and scalability to suit the operator’s business strategy as well as
rapid rollout and expansion in a cost effective manner.
The Flexent ® UMTS base station portfolio has been designed for an IP-based future,
and to scale in capacity as demand dictates and technology allows. It has been
designed to accommodate future value-adding technologies such as BLAST / MIMO
and Intelligent Antennas.
Base station variant Typical cell coverage Typical deployment

scenario
Flexent ® Macrocell Macrocell Dense Urban, Urban,
Motorway, Rural, Indoor
Flexent ® Modular Cell Macrocell Dense urban, urban,
motorway, rural, outdoor
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Base station variant Typical cell coverage Typical deployment

scenario
Flexent ® Compact Macrocell Dense urban, urban,
motorway, rural, rooftop,
indoor, outdoor
Flexent ® Distributed Macrocell Hot spot, outdoor
Flexent ® Microcell Microcell Dense urban, urban, hot
spot, outdoor
Flexent ® UMTS Macrocell Indoor Type F

The Flexent ® UMTS Macrocell Indoor Type F cabinet is designed for use in controlled
environments such as telecommunications centres, walk-in cabins, commercial offices,
building entrances or unattended buildings. It is available with both -48V and +24V
variants. Use of an ETSI compliant cabinet together with no additional requirements
for air-conditioning results in a minimal footprint where space is at a premium.
The Flexent ® UMTS Macrocell features high capacity and flexibility, it addresses a
variety of network deployment and growth scenarios including multi-band deployments
(for example, 1900 and 850 MHz carriers in a single cabinet).
Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor

The Modular Cell Outdoor shares common filter, amplifier and digital assets with the
Macrocell Indoor, and provides the same coverage and capacity with optional battery
backup, facilities space and power – all packaged in a thermally managed single
outdoor enclosure.
The Modular Cell is intended to support deployments on the North American market,
where the same cabinet has already been successfully deployed in many CDMA
networks.
The Modular Cell operates from 230V AC and provides up to 45 minutes of operation2
from the integrated battery backup. Additional battery backup can be provided for the
Modular Cell by adding an external battery backup cabinet. DC powered configurations
are also available.
Flexent ® UMTS Macrocell Compact

The small size and low acoustic noise of the Flexent ® UMTS Macrocell Compact
allows deployment in a wide range of locations. As the physically smallest Macrocell,
the Compact complements the other products. The Compact shares the majority of
assets with the other base station products, providing flexibility in configuration and
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allowing common spares pools. These common assets include filters, amplifiers and
digital assets.
The Compact delivers up to 40W per sector per carrier and supports configurations up
to 3 sectors with 3 carriers (the total RF power available will be shared across the
deployed carriers).
Front access to the installed cabinet eases maintenance and its small size and low
weight provides an ideal solution for rooftop sites. Furthering its deployment
flexibility, design of the Compact permits external RF cables to be routed from either
the bottom or the top of the cabinet, with power and other cabling routed through the
bottom of the cabinet.
Both Indoor and Outdoor versions of the Compact are available, and both can operate
from either 230V AC or standard telecommunications DC supplies.
The small size of the Compact Outdoor allows deployment in many size constrained
locations while still supporting macrocellular coverage. Battery backup of up to three
hours can be provided by batteries housed in an optional external plinth, and if
required, these batteries can be charged using the Compact’s internal rectifiers.
The Indoor version of the Compact BTS is even smaller than the Outdoor version. The
Compact Indoor provides all the benefits of the Outdoor: the inclusion of 1U height of
facilities space for microwave backhaul means it provides a small single-cabinet
Macrocell solution for rapid deployment. As with the Compact Outdoor, the Compact
Indoor can use AC or DC power. Battery backup of up to three hours can be provided
by batteries housed in an optional external plinth, and if required, these batteries can
be charged using the Compact’s internal rectifiers.
Flexent ® UMTS Distributed

The Flexent ® UMTS Distributed is an architectural solution that physically separates
the baseband resources from the radio resources. This is a highly flexible approach that
means the Distributed can be deployed in hot spot, mall or street canyon environments,
as well as traditional macrocellular deployment scenarios.
All the RF functionality, as for example Multi Carrier Power Amplifiers (MCPAs) and
duplexer units, is housed in a remote unit (the Radio Head), which is connected back
to the baseband unit by fibre. Initial systems support up to three radio heads per
baseband unit.
The Base Band Unit presents a single Iub interface for multiple heads, hence reducing
the overall load on the RNC compared to an equivalent number of single sector Node
Bs. Furthermore, the UMTS Distributed provides the advantage of optional battery
backup, as well as optional facilities space, allowing more flexibility in backhaul
connections – e.g. microwave links.
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Flexent ® UMTS Microcell Type M

The Flexent ® UMTS Microcell is designed to provide a solution for hot-spot capacity
relief and coverage of localized shadows and holes. It is physically small and
lightweight to provide flexibility in mounting options, and includes options for pole,
wall and floor mounting, all in an outdoor environment. Power supply flexibility is
provided by options for both AC and DC supplies; battery backup will also be made
available.
The Flexent ®UMTS Microcell provides RF capacity for 1 sector, 1 carrier at up to
10W. Future software upgrade will also allow multi-carrier operation, sharing the
available RF power.
As with the other members of the UMTS BTS family, it uses assets from the OneBTS ®
platform. These include the radio (MCR), timing unit (CTU) and controller (URC). It
includes capacity for 1 or 2 channel cards. Optional support for HSDPA is available,
and a further option for E-DCH will be made available in the future.
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F
interfaces
Overview
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Purpose
This chapter describes the interfaces of a Flexent ® UMTS base station.
Conventions used
“Downlink” is the signal direction from the network to the mobile user equipment.
“Uplink” is the signal direction from the mobile user equipment to the network.
Contents
Interface types 2-2

Physical structure of the U u interface 2-4
I ub Interface 2-8
Proprietary interfaces of the Flexent ® UMTS base station 2-11
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Interface types
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Interfaces of the Flexent ® UMTS base station

Interfaces of the Flexent ® UMTS base station:
PCM IUB Flexent ®®

UMTS
Macrocell / Modular Cell
User
relays
UU
GPS
Ext.
Alarm
Diag.
Maint.
UMTS interfaces
The following interfaces are defined by the Third Generation Partnership Project
(3GPP):
Uu Radio interface between the UTRAN and the UE. The U u
interface is an open standard interface.
I ub Interface between an RNC and a Node B.
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Flexent ® UMTS base station interfaces Interface types
Proprietary interfaces
The following interfaces are proprietary:
User relays Two-wire connections with a relay at the base station that
can enable external devices (turn on a generator for
example).
GPS Interface for the connection of a reference clock source
(e.g. from an external GPS antenna / LNA).
Ext. Alarm Interface for external alarms.
Diagnostic and Interfaces for diagnostic purposes or the connection of a
maintenance (Diag. Maint.) Remote Maintenance Terminal (RMT).
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Physical structure of the U u interface

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General
The Uu interface is the “air interface” between the Node B and the User Equipment
(UE).
Physical characteristics and protocols are specified in detail to ensure that UEs from
different manufacturers and mobile radio networks from different providers will be
compatible.
Multiple access techniques

On the air interface optimization techniques must be applied, to use the limited
bandwidth as best as possible.
Cellular technology was introduced using Frequency Division Multiple Access
(FDMA), in which each user is assigned a separate pair of uplink and downlink
frequencies.
To make better use of the spectrum, the following techniques were subsequently
introduced:
• Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA)
• Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA).
Code division multiple access

Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) uses “spread spectrum” technology, in which
the signals associated with a call are spread across the entire available radio channel.
Multiple users share the same carrier.
Each user is assigned a unique Walsh code which defines a logical channel within the
carrier. This permits the user’s signal to be separated from the signals of other users on
the carrier.
A particular user can only demodulate those base station transmitter signals that use the
Walsh code assigned to that user. This signal will be ignored as noise by all other users
on the carrier.
UMTS
UMTS is based on Wideband CDMA (WCDMA). It uses a 5-MHz bandwidth carrier
in comparison with the North American predecessor CDMA2000 which originally used
a 1.25-MHz bandwidth carrier.
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Flexent ® UMTS base station interfaces Physical structure of the Uu interface
UMTS supports two variants of CDMA. Either of them can be used to separate the
uplink and the downlink signals:
• Frequency Division Duplexing (FDD)
FDD separates the uplink and the downlink direction in frequency.
• Time Division Duplexing (TDD)
TDD transmits the uplink and the downlink signal on the same frequency but at
different times.
Coding on the air interface

The information for each user is coded at the CDMA air interface. This ensures that
the original sent information can be retrieved on the receiving side, even though
several users are applying the same frequency at the same time.
The CDMA code consists of two components:
• Spreading code
• Scrambling code.
The spreading code is applied to distinguish between the information of different users
at the same frequency.
In the downlink direction, the scrambling code is used to distinguish between users
with the same spreading code in neighboring cells.
In the uplink direction, each UE is assigned a unique scrambling code to identify the
UE during intercell handover.
Physical structure of the air interface

The following figure illustrates the physical structure of the air interface (Uu) for the
different frequency bands:
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Node B Rx Node B Tx
Uplink Downlink
45 MHz
850 MHz Band
42 MHz 32 MHz Cellular
(3GPP Band V)
824 866 869 901 MHz
Node B Rx Node B Tx
Uplink Downlink
80 MHz 1900 MHz Band
60 MHz 60 MHz PCS1900
(3GPP Band II)
1850 1910 1930 1990 MHz
Node B Rx Node B Tx
Uplink Downlink
190 MHz
60 MHz 60 MHz
1920 1980 2110 2170 MHz

2100 MHz Band
5 MHz IMT2000
Code 1 (3GPP Band I)
Code 2
Code 3
Code n
MHz
Code 1 Code 2 Code 3 Code n
IMT2000 frequency band

The IMT2000 frequency band (3GPP Band I) designated by the ITU World Radio
Congress for region 1 (Europe, Asia, Africa):
Frequency Range Frequency Band Duplex Link Direction

Transmission Mode
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1920 MHz to Paired FDD Uplink

1980 MHz
2110 MHz to Paired FDD Downlink
2170 MHz
PCS1900 frequency band

The PCS1900 frequency band (3GPP Band II) designated by the ITU World Radio
Congress for North America:

Transmission Mode
1910 MHz
1990 MHz
850 MHz “Cellular” band

The 850 MHz “Cellular” frequency band (3GPP Band V) designated by the ITU World
Radio Congress for North America:

Transmission Mode
866 MHz
901 MHz
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ub Interface
Subtypes E1/T1
On the Iub interface only the physical layer, bearer data transmission and signaling data
for call handling are defined. Transmission of data for operation and maintenance
purposes (O&M), however, is proprietary.
There are two different physical layers for the data transmission over the Iub interface:
• PCM operating at 2048 kbit/S. (E1)
• PCM operating at 1544 kbit/S. (T1).
Physical transmission E1
E1 physical transmission based on the principles of PCM according to ITU-T
Recommendations G.703, G.704, G.732 and ANSI T1.401 and ANSI T1.403 provides a
data transmission rate of 2048 kbit/s. With time-division multiplexing, 31 data
channels can be transmitted. The data channels are transmitted in individual 8-bit time
slots. Thus, the length of a time slot is 3.9 µs., and the transmission rate on each of
the traffic channels is 64 kbit/s. These 31 data channel time slots and one time slot
used for synchronization purposes are combined into one frame.
Time slot structure E1

Time slot structure for an Iub interface frame (E1):
256 bits = 125 µs
Frame n of E1 link
Timeslot no.
0 1 15 16 17 31
Synchro- Traffic Traffic Traffic Traffic Traffic

nization or or or or or
signaling signaling signaling signaling signaling
3.9 µs
Time slot usage

Time slot “0” of a frame is always used for synchronization purposes.
Time slots “1” to “31” can be used either for exchanging signaling data or as
traffic/data channels.
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Flexent ® UMTS base station interfaces Iub Interface
Physical transmission T1
T1 physical transmission based on the principles of PCM according to ITU-T
Recommendations G.703, G.704, G.711, G.733 and G.834 provides a data transmission
rate of 1544 kbit/s. With time-division multiplexing, 24 data channels can be
transmitted. The data channels are transmitted in individual 8-bit time slots. The
24 data channel time slots and one bit used for carrying framing and supervision
information are combined into one frame. Each PCM 24 frame contains 193 bits. The
transmission rate on each of the data channels is 64 kbit/s, and the transmission rate in
the framing slot is 8 kbit/s. There is no dedicated channel for the transfer of signaling.
Time slot structure T1

The time slot structure for an Iub interface frame (T1) is:
193 bits = 125 µs
Frame n of T1 link
Timeslot no.
0 1 2 15 16 23 24
Traffic Traffic Traffic Traffic Traffic Traffic
or or or or or or
signaling signaling signaling signaling signaling signaling
0.65 µs 5.18 µs
Time slot usage

Time slot “0” (1 Bit) of a frame is used for carrying framing and supervision
information.
Time slots “1” to “24” can be used either for exchanging signaling data or as
traffic/data channels.
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)

On the Iub interface Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) is used as a lower layer
protocol, transporting packages on the ATM backbone network.
Principles of ATM
In ATM the user data and signaling data are transmitted in packets with a fixed size.
The packets are called ATM cells. They do not have a specific position in a time slot
pattern. The packets are generated and transmitted asynchronously by the terminal
devices.
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Flexent ® UMTS base station interfaces Iub Interface
The ATM cells are marked with identifiers to assign the ATM cells to a certain
connection.
The ATM network transmits the cells with the same high bit rate independent of the
type of service. The terminal devices adapt the different types of services to the ATM
network.
Established connections have specific cell rates. The used cell rate is settable. During a
connection, a user can change the number of cells used so that only the required
number of cells is used.
Structure of an ATM cell

An ATM cell consists of 53 bytes. Five bytes are occupied by control information and
48 bytes are occupied by user information.
ATM switch
If several Node Bs are located next to each other, ATM switches may be used to
combine the E1/ T1 carriers to another physical layer type such as Level 1
Synchronous Transport Module (STM-1) or Optical Carrier Level 3 (OC-3).
Further important protocols

The Node B Application Protocol (NBAP) is used for all control messages that are
sent between the RNC and the Node B.
The Access Link Control Application Part (ALCAP) protocol is used to control ATM
subchannels of AAL2 connections between the RNC and the Node B.
There are further protocols not explained in this context.
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Proprietary interfaces of the Flexent ® UMTS base station

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Timing synchronization interface

Interface for the synchronization of the primary cabinet and additional growth cabinets
to one common system clock.
GPS interface
Interface for the connection of a reference clock source (e.g. from an external GPS
antenna / LNA).
External alarms
The Flexent ® UMTS base station primary frame provides an external alarm interface.
Up to 32 alarm inputs for customer specific alarms can be connected.
Alarms from external equipment, for example on-site power equipment, line equipment
or site security equipment will be collected via this interface.
Diagnostic and maintenance interface

Interface for the local access to the Flexent ® UMTS base station, for example to
connect a Remote Maintenance Terminal (RMT).
An interface on each Universal Radio Controller (URC) can be used for diagnostic
purposes via the Input Output Unit (IOU).
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functions
Overview
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Purpose
This chapter describes the functions of a Flexent ® UMTS base station.
The functions of the Flexent ® UMTS base station can be categorized as follows:
• Signal and protocol processing
The various physical and logical protocols for traffic data at the Wideband CDMA
(WCDMA) based Uu air interface and the Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)
based Iub interface must be converted to each other.
• Call handling functions
The functions for setting up and monitoring of connections.
• Operation and maintenance (O&M) functions
The operations and maintenance functions provide mechanisms for monitoring,
controlling, and coordinating resources within the Flexent ®UMTS base station.
• Functions for improving transmission quality
These minimise the effects of interference and minimize interference to other radio
connections.
Contents
Signal processing and call handling functions 3-3

Signal processing overview 3-4
Radio channel management 3-6
Radio resource and link control 3-7
Operation and maintenance functions 3-9
Configuration management and software management 3-10
Fault management 3-12
Functions for improving transmission quality 3-13
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Flexent ® UMTS base station functions Overview
Power control 3-14

Macro diversity 3-16
High Speed Downlink Packet Access 3-17
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Flexent ® UMTS base station functions
Signal processing and call handling functions
Overview
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Purpose
This section gives an overview of the signal processing in the Node B and describes
the functions for setting up, proceeding, and tearing down connections. These functions
are controlled by the Radio Network Controller (RNC); the Node B is only the
executing entity.
These functions also include measurements of transmission quality on the link and link
supervision.
Contents
Signal processing overview 3-4

Radio channel management 3-6
Radio resource and link control 3-7
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Signal processing overview

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Downlink direction
Signal processing in the downlink direction:
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1 The Iub interface signals are converted into a Flexent ® UMTS base station internal
representation and forwarded over the packet bus.
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2 The controllers in the Flexent ® UMTS base station process the signaling data that is
intended for them.
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3 The broadcast channel transmits cell specific information to assist cell search and cell
selection processes executed in the UE. This enables the UE to synchronize to a cell
belonging to the Flexent ® UMTS base station.
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4 Signaling data and traffic data are channel coded, interleaved, multiplexed, once more
interleaved, spread and mapped to physical channels of the baseband signal.
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5 The baseband signal obtained in this way modulates the carrier frequency.
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6 The modulated RF signal is power amplified.

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7 The outputs of the various power amplifiers are coupled onto transmit antennas.
Uplink direction
In the uplink direction, the signal processing order in the Flexent ®UMTS base station
is reversed:
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1 The receive band is filtered out of the RF signal received from the antenna, amplified,
and distributed to all the receivers.
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2 The RF signal is demodulated by the Multiple Carrier Radio (MCR).
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3 The recovered data stream is then sent to the UTRA Channel Units (UCUs) via the
uplink high-speed bus.
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4 The recovered data stream is decoded and de-interleaved to reconstruct the original
data packets
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5 The data stream is channel coded and checked for transmission errors. Errors are
corrected if possible.
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6 Signaling data is routed to the corresponding controllers over the peripheral bus.
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7 The data traffic is forwarded by the Universal Radio Controller II (URC-II) to the
Remote Network Controller (RNC) via the Iub interface.
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Radio channel management

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Overview
Radio channel management is the responsibility of the Radio Network Controller
(RNC). The RNC selects, assigns, modifies and releases the channels to be used. The
RNC informs the Node B of any relevant parameters such as channel type, channel
coding, etc.
The procedure for signaling during connection setup, modification, and tear-down is
described in more detail in the RNC documentation, since control of these processes is
primarily the job of the RNC.
Signaling channels
The RNC determines what needs to be sent over the signaling channels. The task of
the Node B is to transmit the messages in accordance with a valid channel
configuration.
The Node B inserts the parameters for the user equipment (UE) transmit power control
(provided by the RNC) and the connection parameters for the channels (calculated by
the Node B) autonomously into the Synchronization Channel (SCH).
UE call attempts
The Node B analyzes call attempts on the Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH).
The Node B reports the call attempt with all the required parameters to the RNC.
The RNC tells the Node B to setup the corresponding channels in order to transmit and
receive signals for a UE attempting to do handover to one of its cells. The Node B
starts transmitting to the cell when the data is received over the Iub interface. When
synchronization is achieved for the UE signals received by the Node B, the Node B
informs the RNC and forwards the data over the Iub interface.
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Radio resource and link control

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Process overview
The Node B and the user equipment (UEs) take measurements of various parameters.
The Node B forwards the measurement results to the controlling Radio Network
Controller (RNC). The RNC processes the measurement data and makes decisions
regarding the modification of the connection between UTRAN and UE (for example:
handover).
Radio resource control

Radio resource control (RRC) functions are:
• Information broadcast (for non-access stratum and access stratum)
• Connection handling (establishment, re-establishment, maintenance and release)
• Radio bearer (RB) handling (establishment, reconfiguration and release)
• UE measurement reporting and control of the reporting
• Paging / notification
• Initial cell selection / re-selection in idle mode.
All RRC functions are located in the RNC. The Node B is transparent for these
functions.
Radio link control

Radio link control (RLC) functions are:
• Transfer of user data
• Conversion of variable-size higher layer Protocoll Data Units (PDU)s
into fixed-size RLC PDUs Transport Blocks (TBs) :
– Segmentation and reassembly
– Concatenation
– Padding.
• Conversion of radio link errors
into packet loss and delay
– Sequence number check
– Duplicate detection
– Error correction
– In-sequence delivery of upper layer PDUs.
• Avoidance of Tx and Rx buffer overflows
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Flexent ® UMTS base station functions Radio resource and link control
and protocol stalling

– Service Data Unit (SDU) discard
– Flow control
– Protocol error detection and recovery.
• Ciphering.
All RLC functions are located in the RNC. The Node B is transparent for these
functions.
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Operation and maintenance functions
Overview
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Purpose
This section describes the functions for monitoring, controlling, and coordinating
resources within the Flexent ® UMTS base station.
Contents
Configuration management and software management 3-10

Fault management 3-12
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Configuration management and software management

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Overview
Configuration management provides a group of functions with which the resources of a
Flexent ® UMTS base station can be controlled and identified from the Operations and
Maintenance Center UTRAN (OMC-UPS). The main configuration management
functions are implemented in the OMC-UPS, which communicates with the Flexent ®
UMTS base station via the Itf-B interface.
Configuration management
For the purpose of describing the management operations, the (physical or logical)
resources of the Flexent ® UMTS base station are “managed objects” with defined
characteristics (attributes) and states. An object can be a physical object such as a
UMTS CDMA Radio (UCR). However, there are also objects that have no associated
physical objects but are “logical objects”. A central function of the Flexent ® UMTS
base station provided by a piece of software, for example a certain control function, is
a logical object.
Every managed object has a number of attributes and states that can in some cases be
modified by the operator:
• Setting up, deleting, and displaying Flexent ® UMTS base station physical and
logical objects
• Retrieving, setting, modifying attributes
• Modifying physical and logical object managed states.
All this configuration data can be displayed, set and modified at the OMC-UPS.
Local Configuration Data

Local Configuration Data (LCD) is hardware-specific configuration data which varies
depending on equipment and cabling. It is stored locally in the Flexent ® UMTS base
station at commissioning and can only be modified on site using the Remote
Maintenance Terminal (RMT).
The RMT is a PC-based installation, test and maintenance tool that can be connected
serially to the Flexent ® UMTS base station. The RMT communicates with the
Flexent ® UMTS base station using the TCP/IP protocol stack and it has an interface to
the OMC-UPS.
Software management
The Flexent ® UMTS base station software can be loaded directly from the OMC-UPS.
The Flexent ® UMTS base station can store the current software image as well as one
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fallback image. After loading a new software image, the OMC-UPS can activate that
software and maintain the old, previously used software in a separate storage space.
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Fault management
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Overview
The Lucent Technologies strategy to optimize system availability is to avoid faults by
means of dynamic optimization, self-calibration, in-service measurements, performance
reports and resource pooling.
The Flexent ® UMTS base station avoids the effects of faults by the careful use of
• resource pools
• redundancy
• autonomous fallback
• remediation of errors.
When faults do occur system manageability is maintained by the use of
• fault detection
• fault reporting
• remotely controlled testing
• local troubleshooting.
Fault detection
Fault causes may be hardware object malfunctions or software object anomalies.
Fault detection is implemented by the use of hardwired alarms or software reporting of
hardware faults, and error messaging.
Fault reporting
The fault reporting function is the mechanism used by the Node B to report fault
conditions to the OMC. The Flexent ® UMTS base station control process maps the
fault condition to an alarm, and sends it to the OMC.
In addition to the Flexent ® UMTS base station internal faults (for example overheating
of a unit), external faults can also be reported. For this purpose, the Flexent ® UMTS
base station is equipped with special alarm inputs which are polled cyclically once a
second. In case of a fault condition, the appropriate fault report is sent to the OMC.
Local troubleshooting
Local troubleshooting is a mechanism that restricts the effects of a fault to the
operation of the system and isolates a faulty hardware or software object. Local fault
handling attempts to ensure functionality; in the course of these measures it may be
necessary to reduce the system performance or capacity.
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Functions for improving transmission quality
Overview
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Purpose
This section describes the functions which minimize the effects of interference to and
from other radio connections.
Contents
Power control 3-14

Macro diversity 3-16
High Speed Downlink Packet Access 3-17
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Power control
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Overview
Power control is performed mainly for the following reasons:
• Keep the Quality of Service (QoS) (data rate, delay, BER) within the required
limits
• Generate as little interference as possible to other users
• Save battery power to user equipment (UE).
UTRAN signals
In the UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network (UTRAN) a large number of UEs use
the same frequency band at the same time for their data transfer. On the receiving side
a mixture of all the transmitted signals is received and the information from each UE
must be decoded.
Interference
Due to the characteristics of the Wideband-CDMA (WCDMA) air interface the signals
transmitted to and by each UE will be seen as background noise/interference by other
UE.
Noise level
If in a cell the signal of one UE is very powerful compared to the signal of another
UE, the signals of weaker UEs may disappear in the noise generated by the powerful
UE.
Power overload
By increasing the transmit power of the weaker UE, the signal will be made
recognizable against generated noise. The difficulty with power control in WCDMA is
that due to the increasing power of the weaker UE, it is possible that the power of
other UEs also needs to be increased. This will cause an increase in the total noise
level in the cell, and it will probably be necessary to increase the power level of the
most powerful UE again.
This will eventually (if no extra precautions are taken) result in each UE transmitting
at its maximum power (power overload).
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Flexent ® UMTS base station functions Power control
Power control characteristics

The power used by the UE and the Node B is controlled by the following processes:
• Open loop power control:
Open loop power control is performed by the UE when a control message or small
packets of data need to be sent over the Physical Random Access Channel
(PRACH).
• Closed loop power control:
Closed loop power control is used to ensure that the transmitted power is as low as
possible. Low transmit power ensures that as little interference as possible is
generated for other users. Also the battery life of the UE will be prolonged.
Closed loop power control can be divided into:
– inner loop power control, located in the Node B
– outer loop power control, located in the Radio Network Controller (RNC).
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Macro diversity
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Macro diversity
Macro diversity refers to the capability of the user equipment (UE) to be connected
simultaneously to two or more cells, providing a multi-path communication channel.
User data is duplicated and carried over several paths.
Macro diversity is controlled by the Radio Network Controller (RNC) and executed by
the Node B.
Macro diversity has two advantages:
• Sending the data across multiple channels reduces the impact of interference in any
one path, providing improved overall connection quality
• It allows seamless handover of the UE between currently connected cells, called
soft handover. In soft handover the UE always keeps at least one active connection
to one of the cells, so the radio path does not have to be dropped and reconnected.
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High Speed Downlink Packet Access

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Overview
High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) is a new feature, which has been
introduced in UMTS standards release 5. Target is to provide a more efficient way to
transmit downlink data than given with the legacy DCH channels. With current
release-5 specification HSDPA supports a user data rate of up to 14.4 Mbit/sec.
HSDPA is designed to transmit data from the packet switched domain, only.
The following three HSDPA principles are applied:
• HSDPA is based on shared channel concept, which allows the sharing of the
resources between different users
• New techniques have been introduced, which mainly allow faster adaptation to
current radio environment as well as to traffic conditions
• HSDPA resource management is mainly done by a new scheduling entity, which
has been moved from RNC to Node B.
Concept
In contrast to the legacy concept, where one DCH consumes a dedicated portion of the
available resources HSDPA uses a shared transport channel, which is the high-speed
downlink shared channel (HS-DSCH), where specific resources are assigned to a
specific user only for a limited amount of time. HSDPA allows the allocation of all
resources to a specific user at one time as well as the sharing of the resources between
multiple users at another time.
In order to efficiently support resource sharing the HS-DSCH transport channel uses
the following new physical channels:
• HS-PDSCH
The High-Speed Physical Downlink Shared CHannel carries the downlink data to
be transmitted to the mobile station. One HS-PDSCH corresponds to one
channelization code of spreading factor 16. Up to 15 HS-PDSCH can be
simultaneously used for transmission.
• HS-SCCH
The High-Speed Shared Control CHannel caries the configuration information of
the HS-PDSCH, which is transmitted next. It is sent in advance of the associated
HS-PDSCH data frame. One User Equipment (UE) is able to listen on up to four
HS-SCCH at one time.
• HS-DPCCH
The High-Speed Dedicated Physical Control CHannel is used to send the HSDPA
feedback from each UE to the Node B. The HS-DPCCH is aligned to the
associated uplink DPCCH.
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Flexent ® UMTS base station functions High Speed Downlink Packet Access
Unlike the DCH, which can be in soft handover, the HS-DSCH for a specific UE is
only sent on one cell, which is also denoted as HS-DSCH serving cell.
New Techniques
In principle, HSDPA provides three basic new techniques:
• Adaptive Modulation and Coding (AMC)
AMC adapts the modulation format and the degree of Forward Error Correction
(FEC) coding onto the current radio environment conditions. The coding can be
adjusted between rate 1/3 and rate nearly one, which is equivalent to “no coding”.
HSDPA supports transmission using either QPSK, which is error robust and suited
for relatively worse radio environment conditions, or 16QAM, which offers higher
peak throughput at favorable conditions.
• Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request (HARQ)
HARQ is a new re-transmission scheme between Node B and UE. It provides a
faster re-transmission with a shortened round trip time between 10 msec and
16 msec. Furthermore, by signal combining of the different re-transmissions in the
UE the application of advanced methods such as Chase combining or Incremental
Redundancy combining is supported, which offers additional gains.
• Fast Scheduling
With the introduction of HSDPA the Node B provides a fast scheduling method
performed at every TTI, which has been reduced to 2 msec. Basically fast
scheduling allows to select users for data transmission, when they are in favorable
radio environment conditions. The gain due to fast scheduling is sometimes also
called Multi-Diversity Gain.
HSDPA Resource Management

One of the major changes compared to previous transmission methods over DCH is the
transition of more responsibility for HSDPA resource management from the RNC to
the NodeB. With this, the NodeB is allowed to autonomously manage the resources,
which has been allocated by CRNC. With respect to HSDPA the resources to be
managed are the channelization codes and the downlink transmit power.
The targets of HSDPA scheduling can be summarized as follows:
• Provide acceptable user perceived throughput within the service constraints, while
• Maximize the aggregated cell throughput.
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Flexent ® UMTS base station functions High Speed Downlink Packet Access
The main part of the HSDPA resource management is the HSDPA scheduler, which
runs every HSDPA TTI, i.e. at every 2 msec. The scheduler basically performs the
following two tasks:
• Selection of the users and priority queues for transmission in the next TTI
This functionality selects the users and priority queues for the transmission over the
next TTI. The selection is done by means of ranking lists, which are processed
iteratively.
• Allocation of TFRC
With this function the Transport Format and Resource Combinations (TFRCs) are
assigned to the selected users. The selected TFRC consist of the transport block
size, the number of HSDPA multicodes and the modulation format, i.e. QPSK or
16QAM. Furthermore, the transmit power of the HSDPA physical channels, i.e. the
HS-PDSCH and HS-SCCH, is determined.
Scheduling function
The scheduling function is performed iteratively: The scheduler takes the first user out
of the ranking list, assigns TFRC and updates available resources. If there are sufficient
free resources, the procedure is repeated for the next user in the list until no more
resources are available or the end of the scheduling list has been reached.
The HSDPA scheduler may base its decision on the following information:
• CQI and ACK/ NACK feedback, which is provided by the UE on the HS-DPCCH
• Traffic information, like current buffer status and aggregated throughput metrics
• Constraints given from service specific requirements.
The new HSDPA scheduling functionality in Node B offers significant improved user
perceived as well as aggregated cell throughput and offers greater flexibility than
current DCH load control in RNC.
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4 4 ower supply and thermal
P
management concepts
Overview
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Purpose
This chapter describes the concepts for power supply and temperature management for
the Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor for +24 V .
Contents
Power supply concept 4-2

Mechanical structure of the power shelf 4-3
Functional overview of the power shelf 4-5
Thermal management of the Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor for 4-8
+24 V
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Power supply and thermal management concepts
Power supply concept

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Standard power supply

The Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor for +24 V is capable of operating from
AC mains and contains all the elements necessary to supply +24 VDC power including
AC/DC rectifier modules and a controller with alarms. The AC voltage is distributed
directly to the cabinet heater and the service outlet.
The DC voltage is distributed to the shelves and optional internal or external batteries.
All functional elements for standard +24 VDC power supply are electrically and
mechanically integrated in the Mobility Power Module 24 (MPM24).
Power failure
The Power System Controller provides power control and and may also contain
programming capabilities. Access to the Power Controller functions are available
through an RS-232 port upon opening the cabinet door in units so provided. Rectifier
failures are reported through the onboard controller.
The Common Power Converters (CPCs) report an alarm, if their DC output fails.
The Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor for +24 V can configured with internal
batteries (two strings of 100 Ah). During AC mains voltage failure operation is then
continued for a limited time, using power from the backup batteries.
Battery cabinet
An optional battery extension cabinet can be supplied, to extend backup time for larger
capacity Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell installations or where AC mains are known to
be unreliable.
Redundancy
The MPM24 can be supplied with redundant rectifiers at customer’s option. Similarly,
redundant CPCs are available at customer’s option.
More information
For information about the arrangement of the primary cabinet and the additional
cabinets, the components and available configurations of battery cabinet as well as the
environmental and power requirements, surge protection and lightning protection of the
power cabinet and battery cabinet, refer to appropriate Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell
Site Preparation Guidelines or the appropriate Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell
Installation manual.
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Mechanical structure of the power shelf

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Front view of the power shelf

The front of the power shelf presents the following features:
GROWTH GROWTH ALARMS BATTERY GROWTH ALARMS
BD
AC
PM
PM
PW
TE
FU
MP
SE
J
N
R
DC OK
DC OK
DC OK
DC OK
AC OK
AC OK
AC OK
AC OK
T TECTROL
T TECTROL
TECTROL
TECTROL
Total Power Solutions
T Total Power Solutions

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1413T031600216-2
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O/P: 1350W MAX.
O/P: 1350W MAX.
O/P: 1350W MAX.
O/P: 1350W MAX.

P/N: TC91S-1413
P/N: TC91S-1413
P/N: TC91S-1413
P/N: TC91S-1413
50/60Hz
50/60Hz
50/60Hz
50/60Hz
T
T
DC OK
DC OK
DC OK
DC OK
AC OK
AC OK
AC OK
AC OK
T TECTROL
T TECTROL
T TECTROL
TECTROL

MADE IN CANADA
MADE IN CANADA
MADE IN CANADA
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I/P: 100-240 VAC 18A
I/P: 100-240 VAC 18A
I/P: 100-240 VAC 18A

1413T031600216-2
1413T031600216-2
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1413T031600216-2
O/P: 1350W MAX.
O/P: 1350W MAX.
O/P: 1350W MAX.
O/P: 1350W MAX.

P/N: TC91S-1413
P/N: TC91S-1413
P/N: TC91S-1413
P/N: TC91S-1413
50/60Hz
50/60Hz
50/60Hz
50/60Hz
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Legend:
1 Power controller and interface panel.

2 HDPA connector panel
3 Rectifier modules
4 Circuit breakers in the AC Power Distribution Assembly
AC-PDA
5 GFCI convenience outlet in the AC-PDA (optional)
6 Auxiliary rectifier modules (optional)
7 Auxilliary HDPA connector panel (optional)
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Power supply and thermal management concepts Mechanical structure of the power shelf
8 Auxiliary power controller and interface panel (optional)
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Functional overview of the power shelf

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Power shelf functional overview

The power shelf can be operated from worldwide, commercial AC mains and contains
all elements to supply +24 V DC power, including the AC/DC rectifier modules and a
controller to provide alarms. The power shelf manages the system power control
including batteries and distribution elements.
Power shelf block diagram

Simplified diagram of the power shelf’s main functions:
DC OUTPUT BUS
Power controller
Current
Auxilliary Rectifier Sense
(3inputs)
Rectifier
module Temp
Sense (5 inputs)
for Batt Charging
Rectifier
Temp
module Sense (3 inputs)
for Cabinet
Rectifier Temperature
module LVBD DRIVE
(3)
Rectifier Voltage Sense
module Curr Share
Alms
Cabinet
Heater RS485
AC PDA
Growth (aux.) To
Growth
Cabinets
Ext. Batt. EMI

Filter
Heater
To
Growth
Cabinets
Power Shelf
AC INPUT
Rectifier modules
Up to four rectifier modules can be equipped in the rectifier shelf area of the power
shelf.
In the present configuration, each rectifier is capable of powering 3 kW of load.
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Power supply and thermal management concepts Functional overview of the power shelf
Additional to the number of rectifier modules needed to power the actual load another
rectifier module may be equipped to maintain the cabinet’s output in case of a rectifier
module failure.
Rectifier modules are capable of hot insertion and removal without degradation of
performance to the system. The rectifier modules are connected to the AC input, the
DC output and an alarm interface via backplane connectors.
A rectifier module contains a circuitry which controls the
• Output voltage
• Output current
• Over voltage shutdown
• Thermal shutdown
• Low voltage alarm
• Current sharing alarm
• Mains voltage alarm.
To attain sufficient cooling each rectifier module is equipped with an internal fan
which draws air from the front grill and exhaust it through the rear openings.
Power controller
The controller communicates with the rectifier modules via an RS485 bus to set
operating parameters and receive alarms and operating data.
The controller receives temperature information from temperature sensors located in
the radio and battery compartments.
Based on the information of the temperature sensors in the battery compartments
(internal and/or external) the controller adjusts the float voltage of the rectifier modules
to accomplish temperature compensation on the batteries. If in case of system error or
failure the battery temperatures rise above 75 °C ±3 °C (167 °F ±5.4 °F) the
controller reduces the float voltage and reports alarms. Normal operation is resumed
when temperatures drop below 65 °C ±3 °C (149 °F ±5.4 °F).
The controller monitors battery charging currents via shunts in the (internal and
external) battery leads.
The controller senses the system bus voltage, and the battery voltages to protect the
system from operating under low voltage conditions during discharge. If a monitored
voltage drops below 21 VDC the controller sends a disconnect signal to the Low
Voltage Battery Disconnect (LVBD). When the AC power has been restored and the
rectifier modules raise the monitored voltage above 25 VDC the controller sends a
reconnect signal to the LVBD if the LVBD indicates a disconnected status. In case the
reconnect fails the controller sends an according alarm.
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Power supply and thermal management concepts Functional overview of the power shelf
Auxilliary controller
An auxiliary controller, consisting of connectors required to accept and distribute
control signals, will be required when paralleling multiple power shelves that use this
AC Power Distribution Assembly

The AC PDA distributes the AC power to supply the rectifier modules, cabinet heaters,
battery heaters, GFCI convenience outlet and optional growth cabinets.
The AC power supplied to the rectifier modules and the heaters is filtered to provide
high frequency attenuation and reduce Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).
Five circuit breakers are provided to protect
• Convenience outlet (optional)
• Cabinet heater
• Battery heater
• Primary rectifier shelf
• Auxilliary rectifier shelf.
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Thermal management of the Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell

Outdoor for +24 V
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Overview
The Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor for +24 V is designed for outdoor
operation. Its components are installed in a weatherproof cabinet and are therefore
protected against dust, rain and aggressive substances in the outside environment as
well as against vandalism. The heat generated in the cabinet is transferred via heat
exchanger and fans to the ambient air.
The heat management system contains one heat exchanger with two heaters mounted
on the cabinet door and two fan trays mounted inside the cabinet. Additionally a strip
heater is mounted underneath the digital shelf.
The internal heaters allow a cold start and operation at extremely low outside
temperatures.
Air circuits
Air circuits inside the cabinet:
Exhaust
Filter Shelf
Amplifier Shelf
Ambient air
Exhaust
Digital Shelf
Heat Exchanger
Ambient air
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Power supply and thermal management concepts Thermal management of the Flexent ® UMTS Modular
Cell Outdoor for +24 V
Cooling concept
The air circuits are generated exclusively by the internal fan trays. Therefore,
individual fans are not required inside any of the installed components. This ensures a
well-defined air flow through each of the components and allows accurate control of
the fans.
The small number of fans has a positive impact on the overall reliability of the system.
In the outdoor cabinet, there are two air circuits. One air circuit is used for cooling the
amplifier shelf with external air, the other one removes heat from the filter shelf, the
digital shelf, splitters and combiners and cabling with cooled air from the heat
exchanger. The two air circuits are separated from one another.
Outside air is used to cool the Power Amplifier Modules (PAMs). Outside air streams
from the rear and the sides into the cabinet and flows along the amplifier heat sinks. A
weatherized fan tray blows the warmed air into a plenum at the rear of the cabinet.
The heat leaves the cabinet at the top. The incoming and outgoing air streams are
separated by a duct assembly.
Use of fresh air cooling requires less energy than heat exchanging and hence lowers
overall energy costs.
A heat exchanger mounted at the rear of the cabinet is used to cool the digital
components since it offers the maximum long-term reliability for complex systems,
particularly in harsh environments. Fans in the heat exchanger blow chilled air into the
inlet air plenum of the cabinet. The digital shelf fan tray blows the air heated by the
digital shelf units to the front side of the cabinet. Air travels through the cabinet,
before returning to the heat exchanger.
Although there are different air flow patterns within different variants of cabinets, the
same shelves are used, including the same set of fan trays. Profile settings and air flow
baffling can be adjusted to fit the particular application. The small numbers of fans and
partial fan redundancy designs have a positive impact on the overall reliability of the
UMTS system.
Temperature range
The Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor is designed to operate from –40 °C to 46
°C (–40 °F to 115 °F). The solar loading on the cabinet shall be as per GR-487-CORE
specification. The maximum internal air temperature should not exceed 65 °C (149 °F).
Various combinations of solar shields and heat exchangers can be used to achieve the
required temperature range.
Environmental conditions
The environmental conditions are specified according to Telecordia requirements.
To provide insulation against solar irradiation solar shields may be used.
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Power supply and thermal management concepts Thermal management of the Flexent ® UMTS Modular
Cell Outdoor for +24 V
Normal operation is maintained for temperature range from –40 °C to 46 °C (–40 °F to

115 °F) plus Telecordia solar load.
Acoustic noise is 65 dBA at 25 °C (77 °F) and sea level.
Heat exchanger control

The heat exchanger has a temperature sensor for the inner air circuit as well as a
temperature sensor for the outer air circuit.
The fans of the heat exchangers are speed controlled. The control characteristics are
programmed in the fan control unit, having been optimized for acoustic emission and
reliability.
The heaters in the heat exchanger are controlled with internal temperature sensors at
the heat exchanger outlet.
The minimum cold-start temperature is -30 °C (-22 °F). The heaters are supplied with
AC power. They heat up the internal air until the temperature in the digital shelf
reaches –5 °C (+23 °F).
Strip heater
The strip heater underneath the digital shelf is controlled by a thermostat. The heater is
turned on when inside temperature drops to 0 °C ± 3 °C (32 °F ± 5.4 °F). The strip
heater is turned off when inside temperature rises to 10 °C ± 3 °C (50 °F ± 5.4 °F).
The strip heater will disconnected from power by another thermostat when its surface
temperature rises to 210 °C ± 10 °C (410 °F ± 18 °F) and will be reconnected when
its surface temperature drops to 180 °C ± 10 °C (356 °F ± 18 °F)
Temperature protection and alarming

In the event of a fan failure or a heat exchanger failure, the sensor controlled
components (TDU, amplifier module, UCR, OM and CPC) will shut down
autonomously.The other components are protected by the CPC’s shutting down. If the
temperatures measured in the heat management system are out of the permissible
range, an alarm will be generated.
The amplifier modules and the Common Power Converters (CPCs) contain at least one
sensor each and react individually to excess temperatures. When the temperature inside
a CPC reaches the upper limit of +78 °C (+173 °F), a “high temperature” alarm is
generated. The CPC will shut down when the temperature rises above 83 °C (182 °F).
If the temperature inside the digital shelf falls below approximately -12 °C (+10.4 °F),
a “low temperature” alarm is generated and the digital shelf will shut down.
Normal operation will resume when temperatures return to normal operating ranges.
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5 5 tructure of the Flexent ® UMTS
S
Modular Cell Outdoor for
+24 V
Overview
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Purpose
This chapter describes:
• The logical structure of the Flexent ® UMTS base station
• The basic functions of the individual functional units and the signaling paths
between them
• The mechanical structure of a Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor for +24 V
• The required clearances around the cabinets.
• The mechanical structure of the optional 3G Indoor Power Cabinet. For more
detailed descriptions of the Power Cabinets, please refer to the 3G Power Cabinet
Technical Description.
Contents
Logical structure of the Flexent ® UMTS base station 5-2

Clock supply and signal paths 5-4
Mechanical structure of the Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor 5-6
Component numbering in the Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor for 5-11
+24 V
Clearances around the Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor for +24 V 5-14
cabinet
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Structure of the Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor for
+24 V
Logical structure of the Flexent ® UMTS base station

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Overview
A Flexent ® UMTS base station is composed of different components which are housed
in a common cabinet. Some components may be present more than once.
Logical structure
The simplified logical structure of the Flexent ® UMTS base station:
ARCNET Bus
CTU
OM
MCR AMP FILTER
UCU
Uplink / Downlink
High Speed Bus
URC
IEE 1394
Iub Bus
I 2 C bus
Main components
The Flexent ® UMTS base station main components:
Component Function
URC The Universal Radio Controller (URC) functions:
• Iub interface termination
• Traffic data routing
• Call processing.
CTU The Common Timing Unit (CTU) distributes the
appropriate frequency and timing signals to the channel
units and the radio cards. A CTU disciplines the
connected OM, utilizing the GPS or the network clock as
a reference.
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Structure of the Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor for Logical structure of the Flexent ® UMTS base station
+24 V
Component Function
OM The optional oscillator module can provide the clock
signal to the CTU if the network is not sufficiently
stable.
UCU The UMTS Channel Unit (UCU) performs baseband
signal processing. It connects to the URC and to the
MCR.
MCR In the downlink direction, the Multi-Carrier Radio
(MCR) receives signals from the UCUs and converts
them to modulated RF signals. Enhanced Digital
Pre-Distortion (EDPD), Closed Loop Gain Control
(CLGC) are supported directly by the MCR.
In the uplink direction, the MCR detects and demodulates
the receive RF signals, and sends the digital data to the
channel units.
AMP The Amplifier Module (AMP) handles the carrier
frequencies in the radio frequency band. The AMP boosts
the RF signal from the input level up to the required
power level at the antenna port of the cabinet.
Filter The filter panels pass the required signal frequency, in
both transmit and receive directions, and reject the
unwanted frequencies in each direction.
Bus systems The bus systems in the Node B (ARCNET, I 2C, High
Speed and IEE 1394 bus or “Firewire”) are used to
exchange traffic and control data, and clock information
between the individual units and components.
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+24 V
Clock supply and signal paths

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Clock derivation from E1/T1 link

Normally the clock is derived by the Common Timing Unit (CTU) from the network
timing via the E1/T1 link.
If the E1/T1 link used as the network reference clock fails, then another E1/T1 link –
if available – can be used as a fallback. The air interface is shut down in that case,
because there is no holdover during the transition.
The clock must be generated internally only under the following circumstances:
• The clock signal stability drops below 16 ppb
• The jitter exceeds allowed limits
• The signal the clock is derived from is lost.
Clock generation via Oscillator Module

The CTU converts the 15 MHz input clock signal generated by the Oscillator Modules
(OMs) to the appropriate frequency clocks required for the digital shelf components
(channel and radio cards).
An OM can be used for internal clock generation if the clock is not derived from
network timing.
Types of OMs:
1. The Quartz-based Oscillator Module (OMQ),
2. The Asynchronous Oscillator Module (OMA), high performance cost reduced
quartz version, standard for UMTS.
Uplink/Downlink High Speed Bus

The Uplink/Downlink High Speed Bus distributes the following:
• Data transfer from the Multi-Carrier Radios (MCRs) to the UTRA Channel Units
(UCUs) (Uplink)
• Data transfer from the UCUs to the MCRs (Downlink)
• Clock signal transfer.
ARCNET bus
The ARCNET (or “peripheral”) bus passes control information between the Universal
Radio Controller (URC), the OMs, CTUs, MCRs and filter panels and passes the Test
and Diagnostics Unit (TDU, optional equipment) measurement information.
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Structure of the Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor for Clock supply and signal paths
+24 V
IEE 1394 (Firewire)

The IEE 1394 “Firewire” bus, sometimes called “Packet bus”, has the following
functions:
• Provide an inter-URC connection
• Data transfer between the UCUs and the URC.
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+24 V
Mechanical structure of the Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell

Outdoor
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Outside view
Outside view of the Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor, with solar shields and rear
heat exchanger:
Solar shields
Front View Rear View

Heat Exchanger
Inside view of a single-band configuration

Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor with door removed (3s1c configuration without
Tx diversity, minimum UCU population, AC powered):
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Structure of the Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor for Mechanical structure of the Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell
+24 V Outdoor
Filter units
HPDA
EFIM
Filter shelf
Blank
J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6
CBs FAC
CB1 CB2
J7
-48VDC
Fan
(rear venting)
Amplifier shelf
PAMs Battery
compartment
CB5-J16
J16
ESD
J1 J2 J3 J4
D C
J13
IN 1
J H
PDP
B
3
F
J5
A
5
E
J6 J7 J8
C
7
F
J14
B
E
9
A
J9
11
D
J10 J11 J12
PDP I-2C nnVDC CB1-J1-J2-J3 CB2-J4-J5-J6 OUT 2 4 6 8 10 12

CB3-J7-J8-J9 CB4-J10-J11-J12
Blank Controller and

interface card GROWTH GROWTH ALARMS BATTERY GROWTH ALARMS
BD
PWR
ACF
PMN
PMJ
TEMP
FUSE
GREEN = NORMAL
Fan
RED = FAULT
(Front venting)
DC OK
DC OK
DC OK
DC OK
AC OK
AC OK
AC OK
AC OK
UCU48v UCU48v MCR2100 MCR2100 MCR2100

URC CTU
Rectifiers
P1.5 P1.5
BNJ 24 BNJ 24
Digital shelf
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O/P: 1350W MAX.
O/P: 1350W MAX.
O/P: 1350W MAX.

P/N: TC91S-1413
P/N: TC91S-1413
P/N: TC91S-1413
P/N: TC91S-1413
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50/60Hz
50/60Hz
50/60Hz
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D
U
T
1
Tx1 Tx1 Tx1
FAIL
T
NVM D
U Tx ON/OFF Tx ON/OFF Tx ON/OFF
Circuit packs
2
RDY
L1 Tx2 Tx2 Tx2
L2 15.00
MHz
L3 OUT Ready Ready Ready
FAIL FAIL
Tx ON Tx ON Tx ON
L4 MVM Load MVM Load
DC OK
DC OK
DC OK
DC OK
AC OK
AC OK
AC OK
AC OK
Fault Fault Fault

ACT ACT FAIL
NVM Fail Fail Fail
RDY
A
OM
FAIL
FLY
EX Rx1 Rx1 Rx1
Rectifiers
BIAS-T
C
Rx2 Rx2 Rx2
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O/P: 1350W MAX.
O/P: 1350W MAX.
O/P: 1350W MAX.

P/N: TC91S-1413
P/N: TC91S-1413
P/N: TC91S-1413
P/N: TC91S-1413
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50/60Hz
50/60Hz
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User Alarms E1/T1 E1/T1 Shelf

0-15 16-31 AMP.AI. Config. ID Sel. Ethernet/Select
J9
IOU OM CPCs
J17
15.00 MHz 15.00 MHz
J13 J12 OUT ø OUT ø
J7 J8 J1
AC PDA
J3 J14 J6
J16
J18
15.00 MHz FAIL 15.00 MHz FAIL FAIL
OUT 1 FAIL RDY RDY FAIL FAIL
J4 OUT 1
J5 RDY RDY 5V 5V
RDY RDY
15V 15V
3.3V 3.3V
8V 8V
1.5V 1.5V
JTAG Cab.AI. UDRV 422 Bus
OMA OMQ CPC-A

48V
CPC-A
48V
CPC-B
48V
CPC-B
48V
FAN TRAY FILTER SHELF

15 MHz 15 MHz 15 MHz 15 MHz
OUT (1) OUT (2) IN (1) IN (2)
ESD
DIGITAL SHELF POWER GND
FAN TRAY POWER
Inside view of a dual-band configuration

Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor with door removed, dual-band configuration:
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+24 V Outdoor
J41
J41
J41
LUCENT-SN XXXXXXXXXXXX
LUCENT-CC XXXXXXXXX
LUCENT-CC XXXXXXXXX
LUCENT-CC XXXXXXXXX
J2-C
J22-C
J2-C
J22-C
J2-C
J22-C
RF ON TTLNA LNA
RF ON TTLNA LNA
RF ON TTLNA LNA
RF ON TTLNA LNA
RF ON TTLNA LNA
RF ON TTLNA LNA
Filter units
J24
J24
J24
J4
J4
J4
DIV0
DIV0
DIV0
J25
J25
J25
DIV1
DIV1
DIV1
J5
J5
J5
J26
J26
J26
J6
J6
J6
J11
J11
J11
J31
J31
J31
J7
J7
J7
J28
J28
J28
J8
J8
J8
Filter shelf
HPDA
EFIM
J41
J41
J41
LUCENT-CC XXXXXXXXX
LUCENT-CC XXXXXXXXX
LUCENT-CC XXXXXXXXX
J2-C
J22-C
J2-C
J22-C
J2-C
J22-C
RF ON TTLNA LNA
RF ON TTLNA LNA
RF ON TTLNA LNA
RF ON TTLNA LNA
RF ON TTLNA LNA
RF ON TTLNA LNA
J24
J24
J24
J4
J4
J4
Filter units
DIV0
DIV0
DIV0
J25
J25
J25
DIV1
DIV1
DIV1
J5
J5
J5
J26
J26
J26
J6
J6
J6
J11
J11
J11
J31
J31
J31
J7
J7
J7
J28
J28
J28
J8
J8
J8
FAC
SEC-B
J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6 J7 J8 J9 J10 J11 J12 J13 J14 J16 J17 J18 J19
J20 J21 J22 J23 J24 J25 J26 J27 J28 J29
DS1
CBs Blank
GREEN = NORMAL
9
0 12
RED = FAULT
KS-24563 L3 FAN TRAY

AIRFLOW PROFILE SETTING #1
Fan
3 USED WITH
(rear venting)
8 4
7 65 AMPLIFIER, OUTDOOR CABINET
(Application per top-plate label)
Amplifier shelf
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
RF IN RF IN RF IN RF IN RF IN RF IN
ALM ALM ALM ALM ALM ALM

ACT P2PAM ACT P2PAM ACT P2PAM ACT P2PAM ACT P2PAM ACT P2PAM
Battery
PAMs compartment
RF OUT RF OUT RF OUT RF OUT RF OUT RF OUT
A12 AMPLIFIER SUBRACK
CB5-J16
PDP I-2C nnVDC

J16
ESD
J1
CB1-J1-J2-J3
J2 J3
CB2-J4-J5-J6
J4
D
IN
J
PDP
J13
C
1
H
OUT 2
B
3
F
4
J5
A
5
E
6
J6 J7 J8
C
7
F
8
J14
B
E
9
10
A
11
D
12
J9 J10 J11
CB4-J10-J11-J12
J12
Blank
GROWTH GROWTH ALARMS BATTERY GROWTH ALARMS
BD
PWR
ACF
PMJ
TEMP
FUSE
PMN
GREEN = NORMAL
RED = FAULT
Fan Controller and

(Front venting) interface card
DC OK
DC OK
DC OK
DC OK
AC OK
AC OK
AC OK
AC OK
URC-II
UCU48v UCU48v CTU-II MCR1900 MCR1900 MCR1900 MCR1900 MCR1900 MCR1900
Rectifiers
Digital shelf
P1.5 P1.5 OCXO P1.5 P1.5 P1.5 P1.5 P1.5 P1.5

44WW65 BNJ 24 BNJ 24 BNJ35B
BNJ 50 BNJ 50 BNJ 50 BNJ 50 BNJ 50 BNJ 50
1:1
1:1
Lucent Lucent Lucent Lucent Lucent Lucent Lucent Lucent Lucent Lucent
T TECTROL
T TECTROL
TECTROL
T TECTROL

MADE IN CANADA
MADE IN CANADA
MADE IN CANADA
MADE IN CANADA
I/P: 100-240 VAC 18A
I/P: 100-240 VAC 18A
I/P: 100-240 VAC 18A
I/P: 100-240 VAC 18A

1413T031600216-2
1413T031600216-2
1413T031600216-2
1413T031600216-2
O/P: 1350W MAX.
O/P: 1350W MAX.
O/P: 1350W MAX.
O/P: 1350W MAX.

P/N: TC91S-1413
P/N: TC91S-1413
P/N: TC91S-1413
P/N: TC91S-1413
50/60Hz
50/60Hz
50/60Hz
50/60Hz
L-ETH GIG-E
T
TX1 TX1 TX1 TX1 TX1 TX1
TX ON TX ON TX ON TX ON TX ON TX ON
Circuit packs
TX OFF TX OFF TX OFF TX OFF TX OFF TX OFF
U-ETH
TX2 TX2 TX2 TX2 TX2 TX2
GIG-E
TONE TONE TONE TONE TONE TONE
STAT
FAIL FAIL
MVM Load MVM Load
DC OK
DC OK
DC OK
DC OK
AC OK
AC OK
AC OK
AC OK
STAT STAT STAT STAT STAT STAT

TIM 1
ACT ACT TX1-ON TX1-ON TX1-ON TX1-ON TX1-ON TX1-ON
L2 L1 TX2-ON TX2-ON TX2-ON TX2-ON TX2-ON TX2-ON
L4 L3
RC1 RC1 RC1 RC1 RC1 RC1
L6 L5
L8 L7
RX1 RX1 RX1 RX1 RX1 RX1
RC2 RC2 RC2 RC2 RC2 RC2

T1 / E1
RX2 RX2 RX2 RX2 RX2 RX2
URC MCR MCR MCR MCR MCR MCR

Rectifiers
TECTROL
T TECTROL
TECTROL
T TECTROL

MADE IN CANADA
MADE IN CANADA
MADE IN CANADA
MADE IN CANADA
I/P: 100-240 VAC 18A
I/P: 100-240 VAC 18A
I/P: 100-240 VAC 18A
I/P: 100-240 VAC 18A

1413T031600216-2
1413T031600216-2
1413T031600216-2
1413T031600216-2
O/P: 1350W MAX.
O/P: 1350W MAX.
O/P: 1350W MAX.
O/P: 1350W MAX.

P/N: TC91S-1413
P/N: TC91S-1413
P/N: TC91S-1413
P/N: TC91S-1413
50/60Hz
50/60Hz
50/60Hz
50/60Hz
T
User Alarms E1/T1 E1/T1 Shelf

0-15 16-31 AMP.AI. Config. ID Sel. Ethernet/Select
J9
J17
15.00 MHz 15.00 MHz
J13 J12 OUT ø OUT ø
J7 J8 J1
IOU J18
JTAG
J16
Cab.AI.
J3
UDRV
J14
J4
422 Bus
J6
J5
15.00 MHz
OUT 1
OM FAIL
RDY
15.00 MHz
OUT 1
FAIL
RDY
FAIL
RDY
5V
3.3V
5V
3.3V
FAIL
RDY
CPCs FAIL
RDY
15V
8V
1.5V
15V
8V
1.5V
FAIL
RDY
AC PDA
OMA OMQ CPC-A
48V
CPC-A
48V
CPC-B
48V
CPC-B
48V

OUT (1) OUT (2) IN (1) IN (2)
ESD
FAN TRAY POWER
Outdoor-specific components
The Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor provides the following outdoor-specific
components:
• The Enhanced Facilities Interface Module (EFIM) carries the Punch-down
connectors for T1/E1 lines, User Alarms, RS485/422 and User Relays.
• AC-Rectifiers for DC conversion of the AC mains power supply
• The AC Power Distribution Assembly (ACPDA)
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+24 V Outdoor
distributes the AC power to the

– AC-Rectifiers
– Cabinet Heaters
– Battery Heaters
– Convenience outlet.
• The battery compartment contains backup batteries for short-term AC mains failure
coverage and controlled shutdown.
• The High Power Distribution Assembly (HPDA) distributes the DC power from the
AC rectifiers or the internal backup batteries or the optional external batteries to
the shelves inside the cabinet.
Non integrated power option
If DC power supply is available on site, the power module, containing the controller,
the rectifiers and the ACPDA may be omitted. In this case the HPDA is replaced by a
Low Power Distribution Assembly (LPDA), providing fuses for the heat exchanger
fans and the cabinet light.
As no battery backup is necessary when DC power is supplied on site, the battery
compartment is accordingly replaced by a blanking plate.
If additionally AC power supply is available on site, an optional AC service kit
providing an AC mains outlet may be installed.
Shelves
The Modular Cell Outdoor contains the following shelves:
• Filter shelf
• Amplifier shelf
“Note”: The amplifier shelf might be replaced by blanking plates for Multiple
Carrier Power Amplifier (MCPA) configurations.
• Digital shelf.
Shelves and their components

The Modular Cell Outdoor shelves are equipped with the following components:
Shelf Components
Filter shelf The filter shelf contains the following components:
• Filter panels
• Filter Access Card (FAC)
• Circuit Breakers (CB).
• E1/T1 Secondary Protection (SEC-B)
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+24 V Outdoor
Shelf Components
Amplifier shelf The amplifier shelf contains the following components:
• Power Amplifier Modules (PAM)
• Splitters and combiners, if required
• Power Distribution Panel (PDP)
• Fan tray (configured for amplifier shelf position)
• Blanking modules.
Additional information:
The amplifier shelf might be replaced by blanking plates
for MCPA configurations. In that case the output signals
from the radio units are routed via the hatchplate to the
external amplifiers.
Digital shelf The digital shelf contains the following components:
• Input Output Unit (IOU)
• Oscillator Modules (OM)
• Common Power Converter (CPC)
• Fan tray (configured for digital shelf position)
• Blanking modules
• Circuit packs.
The circuit packs consist of the following units:
• Universal Radio Controller (URC)
• UMTS Channel Units (UCU)
• Common Timing Unit (CTU)
• Multi-Carrier Radio (MCR).
Receiver preamplifiers
Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs) can be used as receiver preamplifiers in the various
frequency ranges. Depending on frequency ranges and mounting options these LNAs
are variously denotated.
The DxTMAs are optional Tower Mounted Amplifiers (could be mounted to a wall as
well) and provide two independent pre-amplification branches.
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+24 V
Component numbering in the Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell

Outdoor for +24 V
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Component numbering full capacity cabinet

Component numbering (schematic diagram, not to scale. The components that are to be
fitted depend on the actual configuration):
1 2 3
HPDA
EFIM
Filter shelf
Filter Panels
4 5 6
CB FAC
Fan tray
Amplifier shelf
Amplifier Modules Battery

compartment
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
PDP
Controller and
interface card
1 2 1 2
Fan tray
Rectifiers
Digital shelf
URC UCU MCR UCU

CTU
3 4 3 4
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Auxiliary Primary
shelf shelf
OM CPCA CPCB
IOU
1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AC PDA
Important! The following sections only list components of which there can be
more than one in the Modular Cell Outdoor for +24 V.
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Structure of the Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor for Component numbering in the Flexent ® UMTS Modular
+24 V Cell Outdoor for +24 V
Component numbering in the filter shelf

The components are numbered as follows:
Component Numbering
Filter panels The filter panels are numbered from left to right, starting
with the upper row, from 1 to 3 and continuing in the
lower row from 4 to 6.
Component numbering in the amplifier shelf

The components are numbered in the following way:
Component Numbering
Amplifier Modules The Amplifier Modules are numbered from left to right,
from 1 to 12.
Component numbering in the digital shelf

The components are numbered as follows:
Component Numbering
URC The Universal Radio Controllers (URC) are numbered
from left to right, from 1 to 4.
UCU The UMTS Channel Units (UCU) are numbered from left
to right, from 1 to 6 (in the left part) and from 7 to 12
(in the right part). The UCUs are pooled resources for 2
groups of 6 UCUs. It is recommended to populate the
UCUs in consecutive order, starting with “1”.
CTU The Common Timing Unit(s) (CTU) are numbered from
left to right, 1 and 2.
MCR The Multi-Carrier Radios (MCR) are numbered from left
to right, from 1 to 6.
OM The Oscillator Module(s) (OM) are numbered from the
left to the right, 1 and 2. Depending on the configuration,
they can be a Rubidium-based (OMR) and/or
quartz-based asynchronous Oscillator Modules (OMA).
CPC The Common Power Converters (CPC) are numbered
from left to right, from 1 to 4 (CPC-A), and from 5 to 8
(CPC-B).
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Structure of the Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor for Component numbering in the Flexent ® UMTS Modular
+24 V Cell Outdoor for +24 V
Rectifier numbering
The AC rectifiers are divided into two groups of four. The first group is placed at the
cabinet’s wall, the second group to the left of the first group. Inside the groups the
rectifiers are numbered clockwise from 1 to 4 in the first group and from 5 to 8 in the
second. Numbering starts in the left column, upper row of each group.
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+24 V
Clearances around the Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor

for +24 V cabinet
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Minimum clearances
For thermal reasons, as well as for installation and maintenance work, minimum
clearances must be maintained between the Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor for
+24 V cabinet to adjacent building parts:
Direction Minimum clearance

Rear panel of cabinet to wall 913 mm (36 in.)
Front panel of cabinet to wall (for 913 mm (36 in.)
installation and service acces)
For thermal reasons, as well as for installation and maintenance work, minimum
clearances must be maintained between the cabinet and the surrounding building parts.
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6 D igital shelf
6
Overview
...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Purpose
This chapter describes the design of the digital shelf, as well as the function and design
of the individual components.
Contents
Overview of the digital shelf 6-3

Structure of the digital shelf 6-4
Digital shelf components 6-7
Universal Radio Controller II 6-9
Mechanical structure of the Universal Radio Controller II 6-10
Functional overview of the Universal Radio Controller II 6-11
Multi-Carrier Radio 6-14
Mechanical structure of the Multi-Carrier Radio 6-15
Functional overview of the Multi-Carrier Radio 6-16
UMTS Channel Unit 6-18
Mechanical structure of the UMTS Channel Unit 6-19
Functional overview of the UMTS Channel Unit 6-21
Common Power Converter 6-24
Mechanical structure of the Common Power Converter 6-25
Functional overview of the Common Power Converter 6-26
Common Timing Unit 6-29
Mechanical structure of the Common Timing Unit 6-30
Functional overview of the Common Timing Unit 6-32
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Digital shelf Overview
Input Output Unit 6-35

Mechanical structure of the Input Output Unit 6-36
Functional overview of the Input Output Unit 6-37
Oscillator modules 6-39
Mechanical structure of the Oscillator Module 6-40
Functional overview of the Oscillator Module 6-41
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Digital shelf
Overview of the digital shelf
Overview
...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Purpose
This section describes the arrangement of the units located in the digital shelf and their
main functions.
Contents
Structure of the digital shelf 6-4

Digital shelf components 6-7
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Digital shelf
Structure of the digital shelf

...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Overview
The digital shelf houses the circuit packs that are required to process the downlink data
received on the Iub back-haul interface, and convert it into UMTS RF signals that can
be fed to the RF amplifiers before being transmitted.
In the uplink direction the digital shelf decodes the UMTS RF signals received by the
filter shelf, and extracts the data streams that are sent back over the Iub back-haul
interface. In addition, the digital shelf provides the other cabinet interfaces to the
outside world, for example, to connect the Remote Maintenance Terminal (RMT) or
external alarms.
Furthermore, the timing units in the digital shelf generate the system clock and forward
timing information to the other components.
Also, the central control functions are incorporated in the digital shelf.
Front view
Important! The figure only represents a partial equipage of the digital shelf to
support minimum configurations without redundancy. Any non-populated card slot
must be sealed with the appropriate blanking panel for airflow reasons.
Front view of an equipped digital shelf:
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Digital shelf Structure of the digital shelf
GREEN = NORMAL
R E D = FA U LT Fan Tray
(rear venting variant)
URC
U C U 48v
P1.5
U C U 48v
P1.5
CTU U C R 2100
P1.5
U C R 2100
P1.5
U C R 2100
P1.5
BN J 24 BN J 24 BN J 26 BN J 26 BN J 26
Lucent Lucent Lucent Lucent Lucent Lucent Lucent
URC-II T
D
U
1
Tx1 Tx1 Tx1
FAIL
T
NVM D
U Tx O N /O FF Tx O N /O FF Tx O N /O FF
2
UCU
RDY
L1 Tx2 Tx2 Tx2
L2 15.00
MHz
L3 OUT R eady R eady R eady
FAIL FAIL
Tx O N Tx O N Tx O N
L4 M VM Load M VM Load
Fault Fault Fault
AC T AC T
FAIL
NVM Fail Fail Fail
RDY
A
OM
FAIL
FLY
EX R x1 R x1 R x1
CTU
BarCodeArea
BarCodeArea
BarCodeArea
BarCodeArea
BarCodeArea
BIAS-T
C
R x2 R x2 R x2
MCR
E1/T1
User Alarms E1/T1 Shelf
0-15 16-31 AMP.AI. Config. ID Sel. Ethernet / Select
IOU
1 0
1
2
J9
1 2 3
0 M
J17
J13 J2 15.00 MHz

OUT ø
J7 J8 J1
J3 J14 J6
J16
J18 PWR 15.00 MHz FAIL
FAIL FAIL
FAIL FAIL
ON OUT 1 RDY RDY
RDY RDY
RDY 5V 5V
15V 15V
3.3V 3.3V
8V 8V
1.5V 1.5V
JTAG Cab. AI. UDRV RS-485
IOU
CPC-A CPC-A CPC-B CPC-B
48V 48V 48V 48V

OUT (1) OUT (2) IN (1) IN (2)
ESD
FAN TRAY POWER
IOU OMs CPCs
Legend:
Fan Tray Generates cooling air flow. In case of a “Single Fan Tray”
configuration this fan tray is omitted.
URC-II Universal Radio Controller II
UCU UMTS Channel Unit
CTU Common Timing Unit
MCR Multi CarrierRadio
IOU Input Output Unit
OM Oscillator Module(s): currently only one OM is supported.
CPC Common Power Converter
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Digital shelf Structure of the digital shelf
Technical data
The digital shelf technical data:
Parameter Value
Overall width 535 mm (20.94 in.)
Mounting width 515 mm (20.28 in.)
Inside width 500 mm (19.68 in.)
Height 550 mm (21.65 in.), with fan tray
Air plenum height required 25 mm (appr. 1 in.)
Weight (digital shelf only) 22 kg (48.5 lb)
Weight (3 sectors, 1 35 kg (77.2 lb)
carrier)
Weight (max. equipped) 65 kg (143.3 lb)
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Digital shelf
Digital shelf components

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Components in the digital shelf

The digital shelf contains the following hardware components:
Component Description
Fan tray The fan tray contains the fans that generate the cooling
air flow for the shelf. The fan tray has an indicator LED
and a power/alarms connector on the front panel.
In “Single Fan Tray” configurations this fan tray is
omitted.
URC-II The Universal Radio Controller II (URC-II) functions:
• Iub interface termination
• Traffic data routing
• Call processing.
UCU The UMTS Channel Unit (UCU) performs baseband
signal processing and connects to the URC and to the
UCR.
CTU The Common Timing Unit (CTU) distributes the
appropriate frequency signals to the channel units and the
radio cards.
MCR In the downlink direction, the Multi-Carrier Radio
(MCR) receives the signals from the UCUs and converts
them to modulated RF signals. In the uplink direction,
the MCR detects and demodulates the receive RF signals,
and sends the digital data to the channel units.
IOU The Input Output Unit (IOU) is an assembly that
provides the external interface for signals entering and
exiting the UMTS Node B digital shelf.
OM The Oscillator Modules (OMs) generate a 15 MHz
reference signal and supply it to the CTU. The OM is
used if network timing cannot be deployed due to T1/E1
not meeting stability requirement. Timing is always
generated internally from OM in such timing option.
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Digital shelf Digital shelf components
CPC The Common Power Converters (CPCs) convert the input
voltage into the various voltages required by the units in
the digital shelf. One CPC provides 5 V and 3.3 V
outputs (CPCA). Another CPC provides 15 V, 8 V and
1.5 V output (CPC B). Each CPC is capable of delivering
approximately 220 W of power.
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Digital shelf
Universal Radio Controller II
Overview
...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Purpose
This section describes the structure of the Universal Radio Controller II (URC-II) and
explains the basic functions of the individual components.
Contents
Mechanical structure of the Universal Radio Controller II 6-10

Functional overview of the Universal Radio Controller II 6-11
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Digital shelf
Mechanical structure of the Universal Radio Controller II

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Front view of the URC-II

The front of a Universal Radio Controller II (URC-II) presents the following features:
Legend:
1 Handle
2 Status LED for UMC Ethernet
3 Status LED for LIU Ethernet
4 UMC- and LIU-Ethernet connectors
5 Status LED URC-II
6 TIM module, containing 8 Status LEDs and a connector for up
to four E1/T1 interfaces.
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Digital shelf
Functional overview of the Universal Radio Controller II

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URC-II functional overview

The Universal Radio Controller II (URC-II) is located in the digital shelf of the Node
B. The URC-II is the Node B controller circuit pack.
The primary functions of this circuit pack are:
• Node B control plane functionality
• Physical interface to/from backhaul network
• Packet routing to/from other units in the Node B
• Call processing functions (some), channel element resource allocation and
application processing
• OA&M status, alarm and fault monitoring/reporting for all units in the Node B
• Persistent storage space for generic images, log/event files and local configuration
data for all units in the Node B
• Reference timing for applications not utilizing GPS or a free-running Oscillator
Module (OM).
The URC-II can be divided into three functional units, the URC Main Controller
(UMC), the Line Interface Unit (LIU) and the Telecom Interface Mezzanine (TIM)
child module.
URC-II block diagram

Simplified block diagram of the URC-II main functions:
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Digital shelf Functional overview of the Universal Radio Controller II
4 E1/T1 4 E1/T1
LEDs frontpanel backplane
10/100
Base T
Interface TIM
IEEE
1394
interface
10/100 (Firewire) LIU
Base T
Interface
ARCNET Bus
Packet Bus
I C Bus
RS485/422
2
Interface
MC
Maintenance
Alarms, LED Interface
Main functions
Description of the main functions:
Part Function
UMC The URC Main Controller (UMC) provides functions for
Operation, Administration and Maintenance (OA&M)
processing. The UMC also performs the call processing
functions, which include resource allocation and call
processing application.
LIU The Line Interface Unit (LIU) serves as a router for
traffic and control data between the channel units (UCU),
UMC processor and the network. It provides functionality
for driving the E1/T1 lines as well as routing packets
sent between the E1/T1 facilities and the packet bus.
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Digital shelf Functional overview of the Universal Radio Controller II
Part Function
TIM The Telecom Interface Mezzanine (TIM) child module is
a sub module of the URC-II and provides the components
and circuitry for 8 T1/E1 interfaces; 4 through the
backplane connector and 4 through a connector on the
front panel of the URC-II. It also provides FPGA
functionality for initializing these components and
processing the data.
Interfaces The following interfaces and the associated drivers are
included in the URC:
• E1/T1
• 10/100 Base T
• IEEE 1394 interface (Firewire)
• Maintenance Interface
• Alarms
• LEDs.
Buses The URCs within a Node B communicate over an
IEEE-1394 high-rate local packet bus. This bus carries
traffic data and control information. UCU traffic is also
routed over an IEEE-1394 packet bus.
The ARCNET bus allows communication with the TDUs.
The I2C bus allows communication with the IOU, the
Filter Shelf and the Amplifier Shelf for control and
OA&M purpose.
The RS485/422 bus will allow communication with the
controller box for Remote Electrical (antenna) Tilt.
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Digital shelf
Multi-Carrier Radio
Overview
...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Purpose
This section describes the structure of the Multi-Carrier Radio (MCR) and explains the
basic functions of the individual components.
Contents
Mechanical structure of the Multi-Carrier Radio 6-15

Functional overview of the Multi-Carrier Radio 6-16
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Digital shelf
Mechanical structure of the Multi-Carrier Radio

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Front view of the MCR

The front of a Multiple Carrier Radio (MCR) presents the following features:
Legend:
1 Handle
2 RF connector for TX1 output signal
3 ON/OFF switch for TX output signal
4 RF connector for TX2 output signal
5 RF connector for test signals
6 Status LEDs
7 RF connector for RC1 input signal (DPD, loopback)
8 RF connector for RX1 input signal
9 RF connector for RC2 input signal (DPD, loopback)
10 RF connector for RX2 input signal
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Digital shelf
Functional overview of the Multi-Carrier Radio

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MCR functional overview

The Multi-Carrier Radio (MCR) is the Node B multi carrier transceiver. In the
downlink direction, the MCR function is to combine the digital signals from the UMTS
Channel Cards (UCU), clip them to a preset threshold level, implement Improved
Aggregate Overload Control (IAOC), pre-distort them, and then convert them to RF
signals. The RF signals from the MCR outputs are fed to power amplifier assemblages,
transmit filters and Node B antennas.
Indicated pluralization is for carrier splitting, transmit diversity, and Intelligent Antenna
on the two outputs of the MCR. A small fraction of the post-power-amplifier output
power is coupled back to the MCR RC port for Enhanced Digtial Pre-Distortion
(EDPD) and Close Loop Gain Control (CLGC).
In the uplink direction, the received RF signals from the diversity antennas are fed
through receive filters to Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs) before connecting to the MCR
RF inputs. The function of the MCR on the reverse link is to convert the received RF
signals into baseband Intermediate Frequency (IF) signals and subsequently digital
signals, and to pass them to the UMTS Channel Cards (UCUs) for further processing.
In addition to the above functions the MCR will receive pre-distortion data from after
the amplifier assemblage, calculate pre-distortion values from the data, and receive,
calculate and apply Intelligent Antenna (IA) calibration for amplitude, phase and group
delay. IA will be integrated in future UMTS releases.
MCR block diagram

Simplified block diagram of the MCR main functions:
ARCNET Bus
Tx out
Tx Tx out
Uplink/Downlink
High Speed Bus Test out
Radio section Rc in
Tx baseband data from
backplane Rc in
Digital Rx Rx in
Rx baseband data to modem
backplane Rx in
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Main functions
Description of the MCR main functions:
Part Function
Radio section Key functional elements within the radio section include
the following:
• Two independent Transmit Paths for Node B Down
Link Transmissions
• Two independent RF Receive Paths for Node B Up
Link reception
• One independent RF Receive path for monitoring and
detecting coupled post amplifier transmissions. A RF
switch selects between one of two Rc inputs available
to the MCR.
• Tone Generator and detector to perform antenna
testing and receive path gain tests
On the downlink, the radio section takes data from the
UCUs and maps the data to the carrier and the antenna
path. On the uplink, the radio takes data from the carrier
and the antenna path and distributes this data to the
UCUs.
Digital modem Key functional elements within the digital modem
include the following:
• Power PC based processor with the associated support
circuitry
• FLASH EEPROM
• Electrically Programmable Logic Device (EPLD) –
For Memory Support and other glue logic
• ARCNET Interface
• I2C interface (for both local and backplane use)
In the downlink direction the digital modem enables
multiplexing of the baseband inputs onto one RF output.
In the uplink direction the digital modem enables
demultiplexing of the RF inputs to the appropriate
baseband outputs.
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UMTS Channel Unit
Overview
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Purpose
This section describes the structure of the UMTS Channel Unit (UCU) and explains
the basic functions of the individual components.
Contents
Mechanical structure of the UMTS Channel Unit 6-19

Functional overview of the UMTS Channel Unit 6-21
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Mechanical structure of the UMTS Channel Unit

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Front view of the UCU-II

The front of a UMTS Channel Unit (UCU) presents the following features:
Legend:
1 Handle
2 Status LEDs
3 Securing screw
Front view of the UCU-III-E

The front of the UMTS Channel Unit (UCU-III-E) presents the following features:
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UCU-III-E
Legend:
1 Handle
2 Status LED
3 Test connector MCTL (Master Controller)
4 Securing screw
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Functional overview of the UMTS Channel Unit

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UCU functional overview

The UMTS Channel Units (UCUs) perform baseband processing for the WCDMA air
interface channel. On the one hand the UCU connects to the UMTS CDMA Radio
(UCR), the Multi-Carrier Radio (MCR) or the OneBTS ® CPRI Module (OCM), and on
the other hand to the Universal Radio Controller (URC) for channel coding/decoding
on the traffic and control channels.
The UCU-II is capable of supporting data or voice calls and High Speed Downlink
Packet Access (HSDPA).
The UCU-III supports a large number of data or voice calls, and is capable of
supporting High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) and High Speed Uplink
Packet Access (HSUPA) in uplink direction.
UCU-II block diagram

Simplified block diagram of the UCU-II main functions:
Backplane
CED CED CED Traffic Bus
Combiner
IEEE-1394
Memory (Backplane)
Central Bus
10/100
CPU Test Base T
Interface
Main functions of the UCU-II

Description of the UCU-II main functions:
Part Function
CED The Channel Element Devices (CEDs) perform traffic
coding/decoding on user traffic channels.
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Part Function
Combiner The Combiner combines user traffic into radio sector
Downlink data stream, and distributes radio sector Uplink
data to user traffic decoding resources.
CPU The UCU utilizes a PowerPC processor, which interfaces
to peripheral board components.
Memory The memory contains resident and application specific
data.
IEEE1394 (Fire Wire) The UCU receives traffic data and control information
from the URC via an IEEE-1394 packet bus which is
carried over the backplane.
UCU-III block diagram

Simplified block diagram of the UCU-III main functions:
Micro-
processor II
OneChip+
CED
Forward
links
backplane
Firewire
to URC Micro- Traffic
OneChip
Combiner connection
backplane
processor I CED to Radio
Reverse
links
OneChip
CED
Memory
DC/DC
Ethernet Converter
faceplate backplane
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Main functions of the UCU-III

Description of the UCU-III main functions:
Part Function
OneChip CED The OneChip Channel Element Devices (CEDs) support
data, voice and cell channels (R99/R4 based).
OneChip+ CED The OneChip+ Channel Element Device supports HSDPA
and HSUPA. It comprises of a DSP and three FPGAs.
Combiner The Combiner combines user traffic into radio sector
Downlink data stream, and distributes radio sector Uplink
data to user traffic decoding resources.
Microprocessor The UCU utilizes two Microprocessors which interface to
peripheral board components.
Microprocessor I operates call processing for cell
channels, voice and data channels.
Microprocessor II carries out HSDPA and HSUPA
scheduling (allocation of uplink or downlink resources
for high speed users).
Memory The memory contains resident and application specific
data.
IEEE1394 (Fire Wire) The UCU receives traffic data and control information
from the URC via an IEEE-1394 packet bus which is
carried over the backplane.
Ethernet This interface can be used for tests and system
monitoring operation.
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Digital shelf
Overview
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Purpose
This section describes the structure of the Common Power Converter (CPC) and
Contents
Mechanical structure of the Common Power Converter 6-25

Functional overview of the Common Power Converter 6-26
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Mechanical structure of the Common Power Converter

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Front view of the CPCs

There are two types of Common Power Converter (CPC), the CPC-A and the CPC-B.
The front of the CPC-A and the CPC-B presents the following features:
CPC-A CPC-B
Legend:
1 Handle
2 Voltage test points
(newer versions do not have these)
3 Status LED
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Functional overview of the Common Power Converter

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Functional overview
The Common Power Converters (CPCs) provide power to the digital shelf. The CPCs
convert the input voltage into the various voltages required by the units in the digital
shelf.
There are two types of CPCs with different output voltages to allow configurations that
do not have large +5 V or +3.3 V requirements to potentially require fewer CPCs per
cabinet.
Output voltages
The CPC-A provides
• +5 V / 24 A
• +3.3 V / 30 A.
The CPC-B provides
• +15 V / 7A
• +8.0 V / 12 A
• +1.5 V / 7.5 A.
Output power
Both CPC types are capable of delivering approximately 220 W of power.
Types and quantities

How many and which types of CPC are needed depends on which and how many
digital components are equipped. The voltages and the current consumption of the
components are:
Cmp. +15 V +8 V +1.5 V +5 V +3.3 V -48 V Pow. cons.
UCU — — — — — 1.3 A 62.5 W
MCR — 5.2 A — 3.8 A 7A — 84 W

URC-II — — — 5.5 A 3.4 A — 39 W
CTU 0.8 A — — 1A 1.5 A — 22 W
OM 2.5 A — — 0.4 A — — 39.5
IOU 50 mA — 30 mA 2A 0.68 A — 13 W
Backplane — — 6A — — — 9W
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Input voltage
For both types (CPC-A as well as CPC-B) either a +24 V DC or a -48 V DC input
voltage variant can be supplied.
CPC block diagram

Simplified block diagram of the CPC main functions:
CPC
Output voltage busses

-48 V Voltage
or Generation
+24 V Load
Sharing
Circuitry
Hot
Alarm Insertion
I C
2 Generation Circuitry
Interface
Temperature
Inventory
monitor
Main functions
The output voltages are generated from the input voltage (either -48 VDC or +24 VDC) .
The input voltage of a CPC must exceed 21.5 ± 1.0 VDC (+24 VDC type) respectively
-41.5 ± 1.0 VDC (-48 VDC type) to enable startup. If the input voltage drops below 18.0
±1 VDC or rises above -39.0 ±1 VDC during operation an alarm will be generated and
the CPC will shut down.
All output voltages are connected via load sharing circuitry to power supply buses (one
bus for each output voltage) to allow current sharing.
Each output voltage is monitored: If the actual output voltage drops below the “low
voltage” threshold value (which depends on the nominal output voltage) an alarm is
generated. This alarm persists until the monitored output voltage rises above the
threshold value again. If the actual output voltage rises above the overvoltage threshold
value the CPC attempts a single restart within four seconds. If this restart is successful,
the alarm is cleared, otherwise the entire CPC shuts down and the alarm persists.
The CPC also monitors its temperature: If the temperature rises above 78 °C ±2 °C
(172.4 °F ±3.6 °F) an overtemperature alarm is generated. If the temperature even
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Digital shelf Functional overview of the Common Power Converter
rises above 83 °C ±2 °C (181.4 °F ±3.6 °F) the CPC shuts down to prevent physical
damage of the components. If the temperature drops below -10° C ± 5° C (+14 °F ±9
°F), the CPC remains operational, but will not start up.
The generated alarms are communicated to the OMC-UPS via an I2C Interface. By
means of this interface the OMC-UPS can also access an inventory control device
which provides information about the actual hardware in ASCII format.
The CPC connects into the backplane, obviating the need for cabling. As a
convenience when the infrastructure is undergoing maintenance, the CPC is “hot
pluggable,” i.e. capable of withstanding a swapping of units while the infrastructure is
in the “on” state and without damaging the CPC or other modules within the digital
shelf. This is achieved by special “hot insertion circuitry”.
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Common Timing Unit
Overview
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Purpose
This section describes the structure of the Common Timing Unit (CTU) and explains
the basic functions of the individual components.
Contents
Mechanical structure of the Common Timing Unit 6-30

Functional overview of the Common Timing Unit 6-32
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Mechanical structure of the Common Timing Unit

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Variants of the CTU

Currently, the following variants of the Common Timing Unit (CTU) are available:
• CTU w/ GPS
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is used as the timing basis.
• CTU w/o GPS
The timing is derived from an external Oscillator Module (OM).
• CTU-II L6 (AT-OMAM)
Asynchronous timing derived from OMA Mezzanine card.
Front view of the CTU

The front of the Common Timing Unit (CTU) presents the following features:
GPS
CTU
Legend:
1 Handle
2 Clock and timing connectors for TDU 1 and TDU 2
3 RF connector 15 MHz output
4 Status LEDs
5 RF connector for BIAS-T output (not used)
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Digital shelf Mechanical structure of the Common Timing Unit
6 RF connector for GPS input
Front view of the CTU-II L6 (AT-OMAM)

The front of the Common Timing Unit II for asynchronous timing CTU-II L6
(AT-OMAM) presents the following features:
Legend:
1 Handle
2 Clock and timing connectors for TDU 1 and TDU 2
3 Status LEDs
4 15 MHz outputs “OUT 0” and “OUT 1”
5 RF connectors for Test output (Pulse and Clock)
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Functional overview of the Common Timing Unit

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CTU functional overview

The Common Timing Unit (CTU) generates all the digital clocks required by the
digital shelf. These clocks are either derived from the network (variant CTU only) or
are derived from a free running Oscillator Modules’ (OMs) 15 MHz reference (the
variants CTU and CTU-II L6 (AT-OMAM)).
The CTU can discipline an OM utilizing a network clock reference (derived on the
URC from the facilities interface) or GPS as a reference.
Optionally the CTU contains the GPS Receiver and associated electronics used to
discipline the OM using the GPS source.
CTU block diagram

Simplified block diagram of the CTU main functions:
Backplane
8 kHz network ref.
Faceplate
15MHz
Generation
Faceplate
Backplane
Signal Discipline OM
Generation Sub-Unit Interface
Backplane
GPS Ref.
Backplane
ARCNET Micro GPS

Interface Controller Interface
Test Signals
CTU Power
5 V 3.3 V 15 V
Backplane
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Digital shelf Functional overview of the Common Timing Unit
The CTU-II L6 (AT-OMAM) variant uses a Crystal Oscillator Module Mezzanine card
(OMAM) mounted as a sub-assembly on the CTU board.
Main functions
Description of the CTU main functions:
Part Description
Signal Generation The Signal Generation (SG) is carried out by digital logic
using a dedicated field-programmable gate array (FPGA)
and a frequency synthesizer sub-circuit. The FPGA is
responsible for providing counters and phase comparators
such that the UMTS outputs can be best phase fit via
PLL techniques. The SG provides the UMTS-specific
digital clock outputs to the system via the backplane
connector.
The CTU generates a 30.72 MHz clock (UCLK), a 10ms
period pulse (UPULSE) and a sinusoid 15MHz clock.
15MHz Generation The 15MHz generation sub-unit is used to generate the
system 15MHz reference clock. This sub-unit can be part
of the CTU board or a sub-assembly (in the form of a
mezzanine card) for different CTU types.
This 15MHz reference clock supports UMTS
asynchronous timing. During operation the OMAM does
not require disciplining.
Discipline Sub-Unit The DSU consists of counters, phase comparators,
pre-scalars, miscellaneous logic and some analog signal
conditioning circuitry. The DSU with input from the
Time Reference and the network (by way of the URC
derived 8 kHz) allows the microcontroller to implement a
very low bandwidth FLL (frequency locked loop) with
selected OMs where the OM is incorporated into
feedback loops via the OM Interface.
OM Interface The CTU communicates with the OM using serial ports.
The CTU can monitor the OM status and discipline the
OM frequency via serial port message transfer.
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Digital shelf Functional overview of the Common Timing Unit
Part Description
GPS Interface At customer option a CTU with a Global Positioning
System (GPS) interface can be provided.
This is a commercial GPS C/A code receiver (RCVR)
mounted “daughter board style” on the CTU.
The GPS receiver can supply DC current to an external
GPS antenna high gain low noise amplifier via the GPS
RF cable interface.
Microcontroller The microcontroller is the overall control and
communication manager of the CTU and typically of a
CTU/OM couple. In the block diagram, the heavy line
essentially represents the system bus with buffering and
transceiver isolation as required. The microcontroller is
typical of microcontroller designs in that it features the
standard array of RAM, NVM and UNVM with a host of
memory-mapped peripherals.
ARCNET Interface The primary command and control interface to the system
is the so-called ARCNET. The physical layer is
implemented with RS485 transceivers and a
custom-integrated circuit while the datalink layer and
higher protocol layers are a function of the
microcontroller’s firmware load.
Power The CTU requires +3.3 V, +5 V and +15 V supply.
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Input Output Unit
Overview
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Purpose
This section describes the structure of the Input Output Unit (IOU) and explains the
Contents
Mechanical structure of the Input Output Unit 6-36

Functional overview of the Input Output Unit 6-37
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Mechanical structure of the Input Output Unit

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Front view of the IOU

The front of the Input Output Unit (IOU) presents the following features:
E1/T1
User Alarms E1/T1 Shelf
0-15 16-31 AMP.AI. Config. ID Sel. Ethernet / Select
IOU
1 0
1
2
J9
1 2 3
0 M
J17
J13 J2
J7 J8 J1
J3 J14 J6
J16
J19
PWR
ON
LIU Cab. AI. UDRV RS-485

IOU4
Legend:
1 Earthing points
2 Interface panel
3 Handle
4 Power LED
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Functional overview of the Input Output Unit

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IOU functional overview

The Input Output Unit (IOU) is an assembly that provides the external interface for
signals entering and exiting the Flexent ® UMTS base station digital shelf.
External interfaces and functions

The IOU external interfaces and their functions:
Interface Function
User Alarms The IOU receives up to 32 user alarms and converts them
for transport on the I2C bus. The I 2C bus runs from the
IOU to the URC via the digital shelf backplane.
E1/T1 A total of twelve E1/T1 signals are interfaced by the
IOU. Eight E1/T1 signals are provided for the first URC.
No E1/T1 provision is allocated for the Redundant URC
slots (These redundant slots and the capability for
another four E1/T1 signals are provided for future growth
scenarios). Unbalanced E1 signals need to be converted
to balanced E1 signals before entering the IOU.
The IOU includes a relay board which has E1/T1
loopback and routing capabilities to a redundantly
configured URC.
AMP. AL Amplifier alarms interface
LIU Line Interface Unit, additional Ethernet connection
E1/T1 Config. The IOU receives a bypass signal from each of the
URCs. These signals are input into a logic controller to
drive relays to either bypass or reroute signals to a spare
URC. Three dip switches located on the front panel may
be set to disable the loop-back feature for each of the
URCs.
Cab. AL Cabinet alarms interface
Shelf Id. Sel. A hexidecimal rotary switch is located on the front panel
to provide a means to manually set the shelf ID.
UDRV Eight relay contacts are provided for customer use. These
relays are controlled via the I2C Bus. They are in the
open state during system power-up or power fail. No
protection is provided except for fuses (0.5 A).
Ethernet/Select Ethernets (one for each URC selectable by the switch)
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Digital shelf Functional overview of the Input Output Unit
Interface Function
RS232 Serial port
2
IC The URCs provide an I2C bus to the IOU via the
backplane. Two four-port multiplexers are situated in the
IOU to expand the capabilities of the bus for the IOU,
Radios, Filter Panel, CPCs and AMPs.
RS-485 This interface is provided for antenna tilt. There is one
TX line and two RX lines. The two RX lines are
multiplexed together.
ARCNET Peripheral bus communications to units outside the
digital shelf, as for example the TDU.
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Oscillator modules
Overview
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Purpose
This section describes the structure of the Oscillator Modules (OMs) and explains the
Contents
Mechanical structure of the Oscillator Module 6-40

Functional overview of the Oscillator Module 6-41
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Mechanical structure of the Oscillator Module

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Front view of the OM

The front of the Oscillator Module (OM) presents the following features:
15.00 MHz
OUT 0
15.00 MHz FAIL-RED

OUT 1 RDY-GRN
Legend:
1 15 MHz output ports

2 Status LED
3 Handle
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Functional overview of the Oscillator Module

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OM functional overview
The Oscillator Module (OM) provides a highly stable timing reference capable of
being disciplined from an external source, such as GPS receiver or network clock.
The versions are:
• Quartz crystal based (OMQ),),
legacy equipment from former UMTS releases
• Asynchronous (OMA),
quartz crystal based, high performance replacement of the OMQ.
The OM serves as a primary timing source where network timing cannot be deployed
due to network stability not meeting requirement.
The OM can be used as a primary source, or as a secondary (back-up) source, to be
used when the primary source has failed.
One set of reference outputs are available. These are the 15 MHz outputs, consisting
of two identical outputs which can be either enabled or disabled va the CTU (outputs
are either on or off simultaneously).
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7 A mplifier shelf
7
Overview
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Purpose
This chapter describes the design of the amplifier shelf, as well as the function and
design of the individual components.
Contents
Overview of the amplifier shelf 7-2

Structure of the amplifier shelf 7-3
Amplifier shelf components 7-5
Power Amplifier Module 7-6
Mechanical structure of the Power Amplifier Module 7-7
Functional overview of the Power Amplifier Module 7-8
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Amplifier shelf
Overview of the amplifier shelf
Overview
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Purpose
This section describes the arrangement of the units located in the amplifier shelf and
their main functions.
Contents
Structure of the amplifier shelf 7-3

Amplifier shelf components 7-5
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Amplifier shelf
Structure of the amplifier shelf

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Overview
The amplifier shelf provides the power amplifiers for the UMTS Flexent ™ OneBTS ™
Macrocell, the power distribution panel for the amplifiers and a fan tray to provide
cooling airflow.
In “Single Fan Tray” configurations the power distribution panel (PDP) is located
above the fan tray. In that case the bottom front panel of the amplifier shelf is replaced
by an air inlet grid.
Front view of the amplifier shelf

Front view of an equipped amplifier shelf:
GREEN = NORMAL
RED = FAULT
Fan Tray
Amplifier 7 12
1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11
Modules
(or blanking
modules)
Status Status Status
A12 AMPLIFIER SUBRACK
PDP
J16 J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6 J7 J8 J9 J10 J11 J12
CB5-J16 J13 J14

D C B A C B A
IN 1 3 5 7 9 11
ESD J H F E F E D
PDP I-2C nnVDC CB1-J1-J2-J3 CB2-J4-J5-J6 OUT 2 4 6 8 10 12

CB4-J10-J11-J12
Airflow
All amplifier slots not in use must be equipped with blanking panels to enable the
correct airflow for the specific thermal management.
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Amplifier shelf Structure of the amplifier shelf
Amplifier shelf technical data

The amplifier shelf technical data:
Parameter Value
Mounting width 515 mm (20.28 in.)
Inside width 500 mm (19.68 in.)
Height 525 mm (20.67 in.), with fan tray
Weight (amplifier shelf 17 kg (37.5 lb)
only)
Weight (equipped with 3 41 kg (90.4 lb)
amplifer modules)
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Amplifier shelf
Amplifier shelf components

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Components in the amplifier shelf

The amplifier shelf contains the following hardware components:
Fan tray The fan tray contains fans that generate cooling airflow.
The fan tray has an indicator LED and a power/alarms
connector on the front panel. The fan tray vents to the
rear.
Amplifier module (AMP) The AMP amplifies the RF power of one 5 MHz UTRA
carrier to the required level for transmission (with
wideband radios, the AMP supports more than one 5
MHz carrier). AMPs can be used in parallel for extra
power capacity.
1:2 splitters / 2:1 Passive splitters/combiners parallel two AMPs to increase
combiners (optional, 40 W transmit power. These splitters/combiners are installed
configurations only) directly to the input/output connectors of the AMPs.
Power distribution panel For the AMPs of the amplifier shelf the PDP supplies
(PDP) power and alarms connections that can be switched
on/off via circuit breakers.
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Amplifier shelf
Overview
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Purpose
This section describes the structure of the Power Amplifier Module (PAM) and
Variants
Currently two variants of the Power Amplifier Module are available, which are
identical in architecture and functionality, but support different frequency ranges. The
P2PAM is designed to support the 1900 MHz band (PCS) whereas the C2PAM
supports the 850 MHz band.
Contents
Mechanical structure of the Power Amplifier Module 7-7

Functional overview of the Power Amplifier Module 7-8
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Mechanical structure of the Power Amplifier Module

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Front view of Power Amplifier Module

The front of a Power Amplifier Module presents the following features:
RF IN
ALM
ACT P2PAM
RF OUT
Legend:
1 Fastening screws
2 RF connector “IN” for input signal
3 Threaded hole for mounting splitter/combiner
4 Status LEDs
5 Power connector
6 I2C bus connector
7 RF connector “OUT” for output signal
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Amplifier shelf
Functional overview of the Power Amplifier Module

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Overview
The Power Amplifier Module (PAM) is designed to provide maximum linear power
amplification and peak saturated power. Different variants of the Power Amplifier
Module are available to support the particular frequency bands of operation and supply
voltages. All variants will accept either single channel or multiple channel carriers with
a maximum input signal bandwidth of 15 MHz nominal and up to 45 MHz extended
bandwidth for predistorted input signals. All variants are identical in architecture and
functionality.
PAM diagram
Simplified diagram of the PAM main functions:
Power
JI Gain & Phase Adjust DC - DC A1
RF Input Power Supply A2
A3
Isolator
J2 Finned Heat Sink
RF Output
Digital Control
- Fault
- Overdrive sense & alarm
- Over temperature alarm
- Remote on/off
I 2C bus
Status Digital Temperature Sensor

LED -
Digital Stored
display - Inventory
- SDPD Coefficients
EDPD Parameters
Upgradeable FW
Gain and phase adjustment

The gain and phase of the PAM are pre-aligned, and temperature compensated, so
amplifiers can be parallel combined. The amplifier is also equipped with an input
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Amplifier shelf Functional overview of the Power Amplifier Module
overdrive circuit that reduces the gain of the amplifier when overdriven at the RF
input.
Power amplification
The power amplification network – designed to minimize ACLR distortion, gain
flatness and group delay flatness, maximum Peak Saturated Power – provides an
average output power of 52 W and provides 43 dB of gain. This amplification network
is temperature compensated and controlled by microcontroller.
Control interface
In case of over-drive conditions an according, recoverable alarm is reported and the
PAM protects itself from damage due to over-drive.
In case of over-temperature condition the amplifier reports a recoverable alarm and
protects itself from damage due to over-temperature.
A failure alarm is generated when the amplifier is damaged and is unrecoverable. The
fail alarm is considered critical and thus has priority over all the other alarms. The
overtemperature alarm has second priority (critical). The overdrive alarm has third
priority (minor).
The control interface reports all alarms via the I2C bus. Additionally LEDs are
illuminated to a continuous or blinking light, depending on state of the PAM
Via the I2C bus the control interface also receives commands to switch on or off the
RF power.
Additionally the control interface stores inventory data and the measured coefficients
for Simplex Digital PreDistortion (SDPD) and Enhanced Digital PreDistortion (EDPD).
These coefficients are used to linearize the amplification by external signal
predistortion and are communicated via the I2C bus.
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8 F ilter shelf
8
Overview
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Purpose
This chapter describes the design of the filter shelf, as well as the function and design
of the individual components.
Contents
Overview of the filter shelf 8-2

Structure of the filter shelf 8-3
Filter shelf components 8-5
Dual duplexer 8-6
Mechanical structure of the dual duplexer 8-7
Mechanical structure of the dual duplexer with by-pass option 8-8
Functional Overview of the Dual Duplexer 8-9
Secondary Protection Module for URC II Applications Type B 8-13
Mechanical structure of the Secondary Protection Module for URC II 8-14
Applications Type B
Functional overview of the Secondary Protection Module for URC II 8-15
Applications Type B
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Filter shelf
Overview of the filter shelf
Overview
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Purpose
This section describes the arrangement of the units located in the filter shelf and their
main functions.
Contents
Structure of the filter shelf 8-3

Filter shelf components 8-5
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Filter shelf
Structure of the filter shelf

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Overview
The filter shelf provides the connection of the Flexent ® UMTS base station to the
antenna cabling. Most filter shelves will be equipped with dual duplexers.
Front view of the filter shelf

Front view of the filter shelf, equipped with dual duplexers:
J41
J41
J41
LUCENT-CC XXXXXXXXX
LUCENT-CC XXXXXXXXX
LUCENT-CC XXXXXXXXX
J2-C
J22-C
J2-C
J22-C
J2-C
J22-C
RF ON TTLNA LNA
RF ON TTLNA LNA
RF ON TTLNA LNA
RF ON TTLNA LNA
RF ON TTLNA LNA
RF ON TTLNA LNA
J24
J24
J24
Dual
J4
J4
J4
DIV0
DIV0
DIV0
J25
J25
J25
DIV1
DIV1
DIV1
J5
J5
J5
Duplexers
J26
J26
J26
J6
J6
J6
J11
J31
J11
J31
J11
J31
J7
J7
J7
J28
J28
J28
J8
J8
J8
J41
J41
J41
LUCENT-CC XXXXXXXXX
LUCENT-CC XXXXXXXXX
LUCENT-CC XXXXXXXXX
J2-C
J22-C
J2-C
J22-C
J2-C
J22-C
RF ON TTLNA LNA
RF ON TTLNA LNA
RF ON TTLNA LNA
RF ON TTLNA LNA
RF ON TTLNA LNA
RF ON TTLNA LNA
J24
J24
J24
J4
J4
J4
Dual
DIV0
DIV0
DIV0
J25
J25
J25
DIV1
DIV1
DIV1
J5
J5
J5
Duplexers
J26
J26
J26
J6
J6
J6
J31
J31
J31
J11
J11
J11
(dualband)
J7
J7
J7
J28
J28
J28
J8
J8
J8
J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6
CB1 CB2
Circuit -48VDC
J7
breakers
FAC SEC-B
(optional)
Filter shelf technical data

The filter shelf technical data:
Parameter Value
Width 515 mm (20.28 in.)
Height 475 mm (18.7 in.)
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Filter shelf Structure of the filter shelf
Parameter Value
Weight (filter shelf only) 8 kg (17.64 lb)
Weight (fully equipped) 44 kg (97 lb)
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Filter shelf
Filter shelf components

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Components in the filter shelf

The filter shelf contains the following hardware components:
Duplexers The duplexers are used to separate the transmit and
receive frequencies at the antenna port. They also contain
Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs) and 3–way power dividers
in the receive path. An RF coupler is included at the
antenna port to support various forward and reverse RF
signal functions. A variable attenuator is provided to set
receive path gain depending on configuration.
Depending on the Node B configuration up to six dual
duplexers may be equiped.
Circuit breakers The circuit breakers provide power protection in the filter
shelf.
FAC The Filter Shelf Access Card (FAC) distributes power to
the other filter shelf components. Furthermore, it
provides I2C Bus connection and address routing for the
filter shelf subassembly.
SEC-B The Secondary Protection Module for URC II
Applications Type B (SEC-B) provides lightning surge
and overvoltage protection for the addtional 4 E1/T1
interfaces of the URC-II TIM module. The SEC-B is only
needed when these interface lines are actually connected
and is replaced by a blanking plate otherwise.
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Filter shelf
Dual duplexer
Overview
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Purpose
This section describes the structure of the dual duplexer and explains the basic
functions of the individual components.
Contents
Mechanical structure of the dual duplexer 8-7

Mechanical structure of the dual duplexer with by-pass option 8-8
Functional Overview of the Dual Duplexer 8-9
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Filter shelf
Mechanical structure of the dual duplexer

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Front view of the dual duplexer

The front of a duplexer presents the following features:
J41
LUCENT-SN XXXXXXXXXXX
LUCENT-CC XXXXXXXXX
J22-C
J2-C
RF ON TTLNA LNA
RF ON TTLNA LNA
J26 J25 J24

J4
DIV0
DIV1
J5
J6
J11
J31
J7
J28
J8
Legend:
1 LNA alarm and TTLNA indicator LEDs (left for duplexer

DIV0, right for duplexer DIV1)
2 TDU port, bidirectional
3 RF connectors for RX (test) signals coupled from antenna port
4 Fastening screws
5 Handle
6 RF connectors for RX (J4 to J6, J24 to J26) and DPD coupler
ports (J11 and J31)
7 RF connectors for TX signals
8 Power and alarms connector
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Mechanical structure of the dual duplexer with by-pass option

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Front view of the dual duplexer with by-pass option

The front of the dual duplexer with by-pass option presents the following features:
LUCENT-SN XXXXXXXXXXX
LUCENT-CC XXXXXXXXX
J41
RF ON TTLNA LNA
RF ON TTLNA LNA
J2-C
J22-C
DIV0
DIV1
J13
J33
J14
J34
J11
J31
J26 J25 J24

J4
J7
J5
J28
J8
J6
Legend:
1 LNA alarm and TTLNA indicator LEDs (left for duplexer

DIV0, right for duplexer DIV1)
2 TDU port, bidirectional
3 RF connectors for RX (test) signals coupled from antenna port
4 RF connectors for RX out signals (in normal mode jumpered to
LNA in)
5 LNA in (RX feeded here in “by-pass RX filter” mode)
6 RF connectors for RX (J4 to J6, J24 to J26) and DPD coupler
ports (J11 and J31)
7 RF connectors for TX signals
8 Power and alarms connector
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Functional Overview of the Dual Duplexer

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Dual duplexer functional overview

A duplexer is used to separate the transmit and receive frequencies at the antenna port.
The dual duplexer provides the functionality of two duplexers within one compartment
and also contains dual directional test couplers, input coupler, a variable gain Low
Noise Amplifier, and optional support for Tower Top Low Noise Amplifiers (TTLNAs).
It also provides three RX output connectors per antenna path for antenna diversity.
Many functions are controlled with local firmware circuitry via an Inter IC bus
interface.
Variants
Dual duplexers are available in several variants, depending on the frequency band
actually used. Variants for colocated sites can by-pass the filter in the RX path. In that
case the RX signal is feeded from a front side connector directly to the RX splitter.
This option is called “By-pass RX filter”. The dual duplexers with by-pass option can
be applied in normal mode too by just fitting a jumper to the according connectors on
the front panel, reconnecting the RX filter again.
Dual duplexer block diagram

Simplified diagram of the dual duplexer’s main functions (here with support for
TTLNAs and “By-pass RX filter” option):
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Filter shelf Functional Overview of the Dual Duplexer
J11 Dual Duplexer

TX IN
J8
TX OUT / RX IN
J4
RX OUT
1 J1
J5 LNA
3
J6 1
2
U
J14 J2C
J13
Power
J7 Supply & Control
Monitoring Interface J41
J7
J33
J34
J22C
U 2
1
RX OUT
J24
TX OUT / RX IN
1
J25 LNA
J21
J26 3
TX IN
J28
J31
I²C bus
Control signal
RF signal
Power supply
Bandpass filters
The transmit signal of each antenna path is separated from the receive signal by two
bandpass filters both of which are connected to the antenna output of the respective
duplexer. This can be done because uplink (receive) and downlink (transmit) signals
are modulated to different frequency bands.
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Bias tees and TTLNA DC power supplies

At customer option two DC power supply units are integrated into the duplexer to
power feed TTLNAs . The DC power is coupled directly on the respective antenna via
a bias tee.
RF couplers
The coupled ports in the coupler assembly have a coupling loss of 30.0 dB ± 1.0 dB
for the reflected path (closest to antenna) and a coupling loss of 40.0 dB ± 1.0 dB for
the incident path. This loss does not include the filter loss, that is., the nominal
attenuation between the filter TX input port and the 30 dB port is 30.0 dB plus the loss
of the transmit filter. The 40.0 dB incident coupler value includes the power divider, so
the coupler itself is approximately 37.0 dB.
Low noise amplifiers

To amplify the receive signals to the level required by the following units a low noise
amplifier is integrated in each duplexer’s receive path. The LNA gain is calibrated for
worst case receiving conditions. The actual LNA gain is therefore automatically
reduced when the Filter Panel is set to ″TTLNA Present Mode″ via the control
interface. The RX path LNA gain can be adjusted to compensate for a faulty TTLNA
operating in bypass mode.
In case of an LNA failure, the “LNA Fail” signal is generated, which indicates a
catastrophic failure. This signal however is not generated during input overload
conditions.
Attenuators
The gain of each receive path can be varied via electronically controlled variable
attenuators. The attenuation ranges from 0 to 12.0 dB, calibrated in steps of 0.5 dB
(nominal). The calibration data is written to an EEPROM accessible over the I2C
interface.
Power supply and monitoring

Each duplexer generates its internally required voltages from the base station +24 V /
-48 V power source. The only exceptions are components of the Control Interface
which provide status and inventory data via a serial data link. The 3.3 V for these are
provided externally by the Digital Shelf.
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Control interface
The control interface provides:
• Filter panels status handling
• Setting of receive path attenuation (0 to 12 dB)
• Enabling of TTLNA power supply
• Programming and retrieval of Inventory Data memory
• Control of panel LEDs.
Power dividers
In each receive path, a one-to-three power divider splits the RF receive signal after the
level adjustment via the LNA and the attenuator to three output connectors. The
receive path splitter allows the antenna signal to be connected to multiple radios that
support the same sector.
Also the coupled signals from the RF outputs (incident path) are split by one-to-two
power dividers. The antenna port splitter allows local monitoring of the antenna signal
via a faceplate connector, or the signal to be selected for diagnostic testing by the radio
(MCR) via a cable from connector J41.
RF switches
Three RF switches allow the control interface to route either the reflected or the
incident signal coupled from the RF output of either duplexer to the test output
connector J41.
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Filter shelf
Secondary Protection Module for URC II

Applications Type B
Overview
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Purpose
This section describes the structure of the SEC-B and explains the basic functions.
Contents
Mechanical structure of the Secondary Protection Module for URC II 8-14

Applications Type B
Functional overview of the Secondary Protection Module for URC II 8-15
Applications Type B
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Filter shelf
Mechanical structure of the Secondary Protection Module for

URC II Applications Type B
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Front view of the SEC-B

The front view of a Secondary Protection Module for URC II Applications Type B
(SEC-B) presents the following features:
Legend:
1 Mounting screws
2 Input from TIM module of URC-II (male 25pin Sub-D)
3 Output to TIM module of URC-II (male 25pin Micro Sub-D)
4 Blanking plate
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Filter shelf
Functional overview of the Secondary Protection Module for

URC II Applications Type B
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SEC-B functional overview

The secondary protection module prevents damage to internal equipment by protecting
against lightning surges sneaked through the primary protection and against the power
crosses induced to the unprotected side of the E1/T1 paths without diminishing the
input and output functionality.
A combination of transient voltage suppression devices, such as gas tubes, MOVs, TVS
diodes, positive temperature coefficient (PTC) resistors and etc. is used in the circuit to
provide the proper voltage limiting capabilities. An isolation transformer is placed
before the E1/T1 relays to provide isolation from hazardous voltages (nominally
-130Vdc or -48Vdc) that may be present on older E1/T1 circuits.
All E1/T1 paths comply with ANSI T1.403 and ITU-T G.703 for the E1 and T1 signal
integrity before and after surges applied.
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9 O ptional equipment
9
Overview
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Purpose
This chapter describes the additional equipment that can be installed optionally at the
Node B site, in or to the Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor for +24 V.
Contents
Low Noise Amplifier (DxTMA) 9-2

Mechanical structure of the Forem DxTMA 9-3
Functional overview of the DxTMA 9-4
Technical Data of the Forem DxTMA 9-7
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Optional equipment
Low Noise Amplifier (DxTMA)
Overview
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Purpose
This section describes the structure of the Diplexer Tower Mounted Amplifier
(DxTMA) and explains its main functions.
Contents
Mechanical structure of the Forem DxTMA 9-3

Functional overview of the DxTMA 9-4
Technical Data of the Forem DxTMA 9-7
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Optional equipment
Mechanical structure of the Forem DxTMA

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Views of the Forem DxTMA

The Forem DxTMA presents the following features:
ANT J1 DxTMA CAB J2
GND
Lucent
Legend:
1 Fastening screws
2 Mounting brackets
3 RF connector to antenna
4 Ground connect
5 RF connector to Node B
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Optional equipment
Functional overview of the DxTMA

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DxTMA functional overview

The UMTS Diplexer Tower Mounted Amplifier (DxTMA) is used in a UMTS Radio
System to establish an improved system noise figure referenced at the TTLNA ANT
connector and to maintain improved noise figure through the system.
The DxTMA is DC powered via the RF coaxial antenna cable installed between the
DxTMA and the Node B.
The alarm status of the Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) is also transmitted via the RF
coaxial antenna cable.
The DxTMA is proteced against overload and intermodulation distortion generation by
the transmit carriers.
In case of failure the LNA is bypassed.
A µC based circuitry supervises the LNA and generates an alarm in case of failure.
DxTMA block diagram

Simplified block diagram of the DxTMA main functions:
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Optional equipment Functional overview of the DxTMA
µC
Function
The transmit and receive signals are separated by appropriate filters. The receive signal
is amplified by a Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) and re-coupled to the common signal
path. The LNA and the µC circuitry are supplied with DC voltage over the feeder cable
from the Node B; this voltage is coupled out by a bias circuitry.
Part Function
Bias circuitry The DC component of the signal on the feeder cable
coming from the Node B is separated from the RF
component in the bias circuitry. The DC voltage for
supplying the amplifier and the controller circuitry is
routed directly to the LNA and µC.
Additionally the alarms generated by the µC are coupled
to the feeder cable and routed to the Node B in the bias
circuitry.
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Optional equipment Functional overview of the DxTMA
Part Function
Filters Filters separate and re-couple the transmit and receive
signals from/onto one line. The filters limit the signals to
the transmit or receive bandwidth. Noise and
intermodulation products are suppressed in the transmit
path. In the receive path, sidebands, and especially the
transmit signal, are suppressed. This ensures sufficient
isolation between the transmit and receive path.
LNA The Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) amplifies the receive
signal.
Switches Driven by the µC circuitry each LNA is bypassed in case

of failure.
VSWR detector The Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) detector
generates an alarm in case of a faulty or missing antenna
connection reflecting power back into the TTLNA.
µC The micro controller based circuitry (µC) supervises the

LNA and the VSWR detector. In case of an LNA failure
it bypasses the LNA and generates an according alarm. It
also generates an alarm triggered by the VSWR detector.
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Optional equipment
Technical Data of the Forem DxTMA

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Mechanical characteristics
Mechanical data of the Forem DxTMA:
Parameter Value
Dimension (w x h x d) 190 x 250 x 100 mm3 (7.48 x 9.84 x 3.94
in.)
Weight 5.6 kg (12.35 lb)
Volume 4.75 liters (0.17 cu.ft.)
RF connectors 7/16 ″ female
DC characteristics
DC data of Forem DxTMA:
Parameter Value
Supply voltage +10 V to +15 V, +12 V nom.
Current consumption 60 mA to 130 mA, 95 mA typ.
Rx characteristics
Electrical data of Forem DxTMA, receive path:
Parameter Value
Frequency range 1850 to 1910 MHz.
Bandwidth 60 MHz
Gain 13 ± 1.0 dB
Intermodulation products in Rx band < –155 dBm
Noise figure < 2.3 dB
Loss in bypass mode < 3 dB
Output 1 dB ≥ 10 dBm
Output IP3 ≥ +8 dBm
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Optional equipment Technical Data of the Forem DxTMA
Tx characteristics
Electrical data of Forem DxTMA, transmit path:
Parameter Value
Frequency range 1930 to 1990 MHz
Bandwidth 60 MHz
Insertion loss < 0.55 dB
Ripple < ±0.2 dB
Return loss > 18 dB
Rx-Tx rejection > 80 dB
Average operation power 52 dBm
Signal peak power 62 dBm
Environmental characteristics
Environmental data of Forem DxTMA:
Parameter Value
Operating temperature range –40 °C to +65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F)
Enclosure protection IP65
MTBF > 106 h
EMC compliant with FCC Part 15, Subpart B,
and FCC Part 24, Subpart E
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Glossary
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A AAL
ATM Adaption Layer
AAL2
ATM Adaption Layer type 2
AAL5
ATM Adaption Layer type 5
ACCH
Associated Control Channel
ACIR
Adjacent Channel Interference Ratio
ACK
Acknowledgement
ACLR
Adjacent Channel Leakage power Ratio
ACS
Adjacent Channel Selectivity
AESA
ATM End System Address
AI
Acquisition Indicator
AICH
Acquisition Indication Channel
ALCAP
Access Link Control Application Protocol
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401-382-720R03.03 Lucent Technologies - Proprietary GL-1
Glossary
ANI
Auxiliary Network Interface
AP
Access Preamble
ARCNET
Attached Resource Computer Network
ARP
Address Resolution Protocol
ARQ
Automatic Repeat Request
AS
Access Stratum
ASC
Access Service Class
ASN.1
Abstract Syntax Notation One
ATM
Asynchronous Transfer Mode
AWGN
Additive White Gaussian Noise
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B BCCH
Broadcast Control Channel
BCFE
Broadcast Control Functional Entity
BCH
Broadcast Channel
BER
Bit Error Rate
BID
Binding Identify
BLER
Block Error Rate
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GL-2 Lucent Technologies - Proprietary 401-382-720R03.03
Glossary
BPSK
Binary Phase Shift Keying
BS
Base Station
BSC
Base Station Controller
BSS
Base Station System
BTS
Base Transceiver Station
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C C-
Control-
CA
Capacity Allocation
CAA
Capacity Allocation Acknowledgement
CB
Cell Broadcast
CBR
Constant Bit Rate
CC
Call Control
CCCH
Common Control Channel
CCH
Control Channel
CCPCH
Common Control Physical Channel
CCTrCH
Coded Composite Transport Channel
CD
Capacity Deallocation
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Glossary
CD
Collision Detection
CDA
Capacity Deallocation Acknowledgement
CDMA
Code Division Multiple Access
CED
Channel Element Device
CFN
Connection Frame Number
CLGC
Close Loop Gain Control
CN
Core Network
CPC
CPCH
Common Packet Channel
CPCS
Common Part Convergence Sublayer
CPICH
Common Pilot Channel
CPRI
Common Public Radio Interface
CPS
Common Part Sublayer
CRC
Cyclic Redundancy Check
CRNC
Controlling Radio Network Controller
CS
Circuit switched
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Glossary
CTCH
Common Traffic Channel
CTDMA
Code Time Division Multiple Access
CTP
Common Transport Protocol
CTU
Common Timing Unit
CW
Continuous Wave (unmodulated signal)
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D DC
Dedicated Control (SAP)
DCA
Dynamic Channel Allocation
DCCH
Dedicated Control Channel
DCH
Dedicated Channel
DHO
Diversity Handover
DL
Downlink (Forward Link)
DPCCH
Dedicated Physical Control Channel
DPCH
Dedicated Physical Channel
DPD
Digital Predistortion
DPDCH
Dedicated Physical Data Channel
DRNC
Drift Radio Network Controller
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Glossary
DRNS
Drift RNS
DRX
Discontinuous Reception
DS-CDMA
Direct-Sequence Code Division Multiple Access
DSCH
Downlink Shared Channel
DSP
Digital Signal Processor
DSU
Discipline Sub Unit
DTCH
Dedicated Traffic Channel
DTLNA
Double Tower Top Low Noise Amplifier
DTX
Discontinuous Transmission
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E E-DCH
Enhanced Dedicated Channel
E1
2048 kbit/s digital line
EDPD
Enhanced Digital PreDistortion
EIRP
Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power
EPROM
Erasable PROM
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F FAC
Filter Alarm Converter
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Glossary
FACCH
Forward Access Channel
FAUSCH
Fast Uplink Signaling Channel
FBI
Feedback Information
FCS
Frame Check Sequence
FDD
Frequency Division Duplex
FDMA
Frequency Division Multiple Access
FEC
Forward Error Correction
FER
Frame Erasure Rate
FER
Frame Error Rate
FLL
Frequency Locked Loop
FN
Frame Number
FP
Frame Protocol
FPGA
Field Programmable Gate Array
FW
Firm Ware
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G GC
General Control (SAP)
GIM
Growth Interface Module
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Glossary
GLONASS
Global Navigation Satellite System
GMSK
Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying
GP
Guard Period
GPRS
General Packet Radio System
GPS
Global Positioning System
GSM
Global System for Mobile communications
GTP
GPRS Tunneling Protocol
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H HCS
Hierarchical Cell Structure
HHO
Hard Handover
HO
Handover
HSDPA
High Speed Downlink Packet Access
HSUPA
High Speed Uplink Packet Access
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I I2C
Inter-IC Control
IMA
Inverse Multiplexing on ATM
IMSI
International Mobile Subscriber Identify
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Glossary
IOU
Input Output Unit
IP
Internet Protocol
IP-M
IP Multicast
ISCP
Interference Signal Code Power
ITU
International Telecommunication Union Telecommunication
ITU-T
International Telecommunication Union Telecommunication Standardization Sector
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J JD
Joint Detection
JP
Joint Predistortion
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K kbps
kilo-bits per second
ksps
kilo-symbols per second
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L L1
Layer 1 (physical layer)
L2
Layer 2 (data link layer)
L3
Layer 3 (network layer)
LAC
Link Access Control
LAI
Location Area Identity
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Glossary
LAM
Linear Amplifier Module
LCD
Local Configuration Data
LCD
Low Constrained Delay
LIU
Line Interface Unit
LLC
Logical Link Control
LNA
Low Noise Amplifier
LSA
Local Service Area
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M MA
Multiple Access
MAC
Medium Access Control
MC
Main Controller
MCC
Mobile Country Code
Mcps
Mega-chips per second
MCR
Multi-Carrier Radio
MDS
Multimedia Distribution Service
ME
Mobile Equipment
MEHO
Mobile Evaluated Handover
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Glossary
MER
Message Error Rate
MM
Mobility Management
MNC
Mobile Network Code
MO
Mobile Originated
MOHO
Mobile Originated Handover
MS
Mobile Station
MSC
Mobile services Switching Center
MSID
Mobile Station Identifier
MT
Mobile Terminated
MTP
Message Transfer Part
MTP3–B
Message Transfer Part, level 3
MUI
Mobile User Identifier
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N NAS
Non Access Stratum
NBAP
Node B Application Part
NEHO
Network Evaluated Handover
NNI
Network-Node Interface
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Glossary
NRT
Non-Real Time
NSAP
Network Service Access Point
Nt
Notification (SAP)
NVM
Non-Volatile Memory
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O O&M
Operations and Maintenance
OCCCH
ODMA Common Control Channel
OCM
OneBTS ® CPRI Module
ODCCH
ODMA Dedicated Control Channel
ODCH
ODMA Dedicated Channel
ODMA
Opportunity Driven Multiple Access
ODTCH
ODMA Dedicated Traffic Channel
OM
Oscillator Module
OMC-U
Operations and Maintenance Center UTRAN
OMI
Oscillator Module Interface
OMQ
Oscillator Module-Quartz
ORACH
ODMA Random Access Channel
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Glossary
OVSF
Orthogonal Variable Spreading Factor
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P PC
Power Control
PCCC
Parallel Concatenated Convolutional Code
PCCH
Paging Control Channel
PCCPCH
Primary Common Control Physical Channel
PCH
Paging Channel
PCM
Pulse Code Modulation
PCPCH
Physical Common Packet Channel
PCS
Personal Communication System
PDA
Power Distribution Area
PDH
Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy
PDP
Power Distribution Panel
PDSCH
Physical Download Shared Channel
PDU
Protocol Data Unit
PG
Processing Gain
PHS
Personal Handyphone System
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Glossary
PHY
Physical layer
PhyCH
Physical Channel
PI
Page Indicator
PICH
Page Indication Channel
PLL
Phase Locked Loop
PLMN
Public Land Mobile Network
PMD
Physical Media Dependent
PN
Pseudo Noise
PPM
Parts Per Million
PRACH
Physical Random Access Channel
PS
Packet Switched
PSC
Primary Synchronization Code
PSCCCH
Physical Shared Channel Control Channel
PSCH
Physical Shared Channel
PTM
Point-to-Multipoint
PTM-G
PTM Group Call
...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Glossary
PTM-M
PTM-Multicast
PU
Payload Unit
....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Q QoS
Quality of Service
QPSK
Quaternary Phase Shift Keying
....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
R RAB
Radio Access Bearer
RACH
Radio Access Channel
RANAP
Radio Access Network Application Part
RF
Radio Frequency
RFSU
Radio Frequency Switch Unit
RL
Radio Link
RLC
Radio Link Control
RLCP
Radio Link Control Protocol
RMT
Remote Maintenance Terminal
RNC
Radio Network Controller
RNS
Radio Network Subsystem
...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Glossary
RNSAP
Radio Network Subsystem Application Part
RNTI
Radio Network Temporary Identity
RRC
Radio Resource Control
RRM
Radio Resource Management
RSCP
Received Signal Code Power
RSSI
Received Signal Strength Indicator
RT
Radio Terminal
RT
Real Time
RU
Resource Unit
RX
Receive
....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
S SAAL
Signaling ATM Adaption Layer
SACCH
Slow Associated Control Channel
SAP
Service Access Point
SAR
Segmentation and Reassembly
SCCH
Synchronization Control Channel
SCCPCH
Secondary Common Control Physical Channel
...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Glossary
SCH
Synchronization Channel
SDCCH
Stand-Alone Dedicated Control Channel
SDH
Synchronous Digital Hierarchy
SDPD
Simplex Digital PreDistortion
SDU
Service Data Unit
SF
Spreading Factor
SFN
System Frame Number
SIR
Signal-to-Interference Ratio
SMS
Short Message Service
SMS-CB
SMS Cell Broadcast
SNCF
Societé Nationale des Chemins de Fer
SP
Switching Point
SRNC
Serving Radio Network Controller
SRNS
Serving Radio Network Subsystem
SS7
Signaling System Number 7
SSC
Secondary Synchronization Code
...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Glossary
SSCF
Service Specific Coordination Function
SSCF-NNI
Service Specific Coordination Function Network Node Interface
SSCOP
Service Specific Connection Oriented Protocol
SSCS
Service Specific Convergence Sublayer
SSDT
Site Selection Diversity Transmission
SSSAR
Service Specific Segmentation And Reassembly sublayer
STC
Signaling Transport Converter
STM
Synchronous Transport Module
STTD
Space Time Transmit Diversity
....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
T T1
1544 kbit/s digital line
TB
Transport Block
TC
Transmission Convergence
TCH
Traffic Channel
TD-CDMA
Time Division Code Division Multiple Access
TDD
Time Division Duplex
TDMA
Time Division Multiple Access
...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Glossary
TDU
Test and Diagnostic Unit
TF
Transport Format
TFC
Transport Format Combination
TFCI
Transport Format Combination Indicator
TFCS
Transport Format Combination Set
TFI
Transport Format Indicator
TFS
Transport Format Set
TMSI
Temporary Mobile Subscriber Identity
TN
Termination Node
TPC
Transmit Power Control
TRCH
Transport Channel
TSID
Time Switched Transmit Diversity
TTI
Transmission Timing Interval
TTL
Transistor-Transistor-Logic
TTLNA
Tower Top Low Noise Amplifier
TX
Transmit
...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Glossary
....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
U UARFCN
UTRA Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number
UARFN
UTRA Absolute Radio Frequency Number
UCR
UMTS CDMA Radio
UCU
UMTS Channel Unit
UDD
Unconstrained Delay Data
UDP
User Datagram Protocol
UE
User Equipment
UER
User Equipment with ODMA relay operation enabled
UL
Uplink (reverse link)
UMTS
Universal Mobile Telecommunications System
UNI
User-Network Interface
UNVM
Updatable Non Volatile Memory
UP
User Plane
URA
User Registration Area
URC
Universal Radio Controller
USCH
Uplink Shared Channel
...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Glossary
USIM
UMTS Subscriber Identity Module
UTRA
Universal Terrestrial Radio Access
UTRAN
Universal Terrestrial Radio Access Network
....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
V VA
Voice Activity factor
VBR
Variable Bit Rate
VC
Virtual Circuit
VIM
Voice Interfacer Module
....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
W WARC
World Administrative Radio Conference
WCDMA
Wideband Code Division Multiple Access
...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Index
A Amplifier shelf Mechanical structure, 6-30

Components, 7-5 ................................................................................................
Amplifier shelf structure, 7-3 D Digital shelf

ATM, 2-9 Components, 6-7
................................................................................................ Digital shelf structure, 6-4
B Base station functions Dual duplexer
Flexent ® UMTS, 3-1 Functions, 8-9
block diagram dual duplexer
power shelf, 4-5 mechanical structure, 8-7
................................................................................................ dual duplexer by-pass
C Clock supply front view, 8-8
Signal paths, 5-4 mechanical structure, 8-8
Component numbering Dual-band configuration, 5-6

Also see: Mechanical structure
Modular Cell Outdoor for +24 V, 5-11
DxTMA
Components
Functions, 9-4
Amplifier shelf, 7-5
Mechanical structure, 9-3
Digital shelf, 6-7
................................................................................................
Flexent ® UMTS base station, 5-2
E E1, 2-8
Configuration management
................................................................................................
Software management, 3-10
CPC F Fault management, 3-12
Functions, 6-26 Filter shelf
Mechanical structure, 6-25 front view, 8-3
CTU technical data, 8-3
Functions, 6-32 Filter shelf components, 8-5
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Index
Filter shelf structure, 8-3 ................................................................................................
Flexent ® UMTS L Logical structure

Base station functions, 3-1 Node B, 5-2
Flexent ® UMTS base station ................................................................................................
Components, 5-2
M Macro diversity, 3-16
Signal processing, 3-4
MCR
Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor for +24 V
Functions, 6-16
Structure, 5-1
Temperature management, 4-8
Mechanical structure
front view
CPC, 6-25
power shelf, 4-3
CTU, 6-30
functional overview
mechanical structure
power shelf, 4-5
dual duplexer, 8-7
................................................................................................
dual duplexer by-pass, 8-8
H HSDPA Mechanical structure
concept, 3-17 DxTMA, 9-3
principles, 3-17 IOU, 6-36
resource management, 3-18 MCR, 6-15
scheduling function, 3-19 Modular Cell Outdoor, 5-6
techniques, 3-18 OM, 6-40
................................................................................................ Power Amplifier Module, 7-7
I Interfaces mechanical structure
External, 2-2 power shelf, 4-3
Iub, 2-8 Mechanical structure
Overview, 2-2 SEC-B, 8-14
Proprietary, 2-11 UCU, 6-19
Uu, 2-4 URC-II, 6-10
Interference, 3-14 Minimum clearances
IOU Flexent ® Modular Cell Outdoor for +24 V, 5-14
Functions, 6-37 Modular Cell Outdoor
Mechanical structure, 6-36 Dual-band configuration, 5-6
................................................................................................ Mechanical structure, 5-6
K Key benefits, 1-8 Single-band configuration, 5-6
...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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Index
Modular Cell Outdoor for +24 V Radio resource control

Component numbering, 5-11 Radio link control, 3-7
................................................................................................ rectifier modules
N Node B power shelf, 4-5
Logical structure, 5-2 ................................................................................................
Noise level, 3-14 S SEC-B
................................................................................................ Mechanical structure, 8-14
O OM Signal paths
Functions, 6-41 Clock supply, 5-4
Mechanical structure, 6-40 Signal processing
................................................................................................ Flexent ® UMTS base station, 3-4

Single-band configuration, 5-6
P Physical transmission
Also see: Mechanical structure
E1, 2-8
Software management
T1, 2-8
Configuration management, 3-10
................................................................................................
Functions, 7-8
T T1, 2-8
Technical Data
Power control, 3-14
DxTMA, Forem, 9-7
power controller
Technical data
power shelf, 4-6
Minimum clearances, 5-14
Power overload, 3-14
Temperature management
power shelf
Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor for
block diagram, 4-5 +24 V, 4-8
front view, 4-3 Transmission
functional overview, 4-5 Quality improvement, 3-13
mechanical structure, 4-3 ................................................................................................
power controller, 4-6
U UCU
rectifier modules, 4-5
Functions, 6-21
Power supply concept
Modular Cell Outdoor for +24 V, 4-2
UMTS
Proprietary Interfaces, 2-11
Components, 1-2
................................................................................................
Interfaces, 2-2
R Radio channel management, 3-6
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Index
URC-II
Functions, 6-11
UTRAN
Elements, 1-4
Interfaces, 1-6
Uu interface
Structure, 2-4
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1 The Node B in the UMTS system

Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-1

Universal Mobile Telecommunication System structure .......................................................................................... 1-2

UTRAN elements ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1-4

UTRAN interfaces ................................................................................................................................................................... 1-6

Key benefits of the Flexent ® UMTS Base Stations .................................................................................................. 1-8

The Flexent ® UMTS Base Station Family ................................................................................................................. 1-11

2 Flexent ® UMTS base station interfaces

Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-1

Interface types ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2-2

Physical structure of the Uu interface .............................................................................................................................. 2-4

Iub Interface ................................................................................................................................................................................. 2-8

Proprietary interfaces of the Flexent ® UMTS base station .................................................................................. 2-11

3 Flexent ® UMTS base station functions

Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 3-1

Signal processing and call handling functions

Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 3-3

Signal processing overview .................................................................................................................................................. 3-4

Radio channel management ................................................................................................................................................. 3-6

Radio resource and link control ......................................................................................................................................... 3-7

Operation and maintenance functions

Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 3-9

Configuration management and software management ......................................................................................... 3-10

Fault management .................................................................................................................................................................. 3-12

Functions for improving transmission quality

Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................... 3-13

Power control .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3-14

Macro diversity ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3-16

High Speed Downlink Packet Access ........................................................................................................................... 3-17

4 Power supply and thermal management concepts

Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4-1

Power supply concept ............................................................................................................................................................. 4-2

Mechanical structure of the power shelf ........................................................................................................................ 4-3

Functional overview of the power shelf ......................................................................................................................... 4-5

5 Structure of the Flexent ® UMTS Modular Cell Outdoor for +24 V

Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 5-1

Logical structure of the Flexent ® UMTS base station ............................................................................................. 5-2

Clock supply and signal paths ............................................................................................................................................ 5-4

Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6-1

Overview of the digital shelf

Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6-3

Structure of the digital shelf ................................................................................................................................................ 6-4

Digital shelf components ....................................................................................................................................................... 6-7

Universal Radio Controller II

Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6-9

Mechanical structure of the Universal Radio Controller II .................................................................................. 6-10

Functional overview of the Universal Radio Controller II ................................................................................... 6-11

Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................... 6-14

Mechanical structure of the Multi-Carrier Radio ..................................................................................................... 6-15

Functional overview of the Multi-Carrier Radio ...................................................................................................... 6-16

UMTS Channel Unit