AAU5942(1800+2100)

AAU5942

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Date 2019-11-08

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AAU5942 Foreword

Foreword

Product Exterior

Document Version
Product Name Solution Version Product Version
AAU5942  SRAN16.1 and later V100R016C10 and later
 eRAN16.1 and later

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Contents

Foreword ........................................................................................................................................... ii
1 Overview......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Exterior ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Physical Ports ............................................................................................................................................................... 2

2 Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................. 4

2.1 Active Module Frequency Band ................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Antenna Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................................. 5
2.3 EIRP ............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
2.4 EIRS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.5 Capacity ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
2.6 Typical Output Power ................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.7 Power Consumption...................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.8 Input Power ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.9 Equipment Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 8
2.10 CPRI Port Specifications ............................................................................................................................................ 8
2.11 Environmental Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 9

3 Acronyms and Abbreviations ................................................................................................... 11

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1 Overview

The active antenna system (AAS) is a new type of RF module, which incorporates the
functions of the RRU and antenna. Compared with a conventional site where the RRU and
antenna are separated from each other, an AAS site has the following advantages:
 Simplified site resources
 Easier installation
 Reduced jumper loss and energy consumption
As the mobile broadband (MBB) develops rapidly, multimode and multiband base stations
have become the mainstream products. However, the increasing site complexity and module
addition considerably raise the operating expense (OPEX). Simplification of sites is becoming
a trend in building multimode and multiband networks. In addition, with the increase in LTE
UEs, the hotspot area capacity and coverage problems are becoming a major concern of the
operators.
To help operators conquer those challenges, Huawei took the lead in introducing the AAS
technology and launched AAU series products.
 Multiband AAU series
This series requires less rooftop space.
 Easy Macro series
This series makes quick deployment possible.
 Multi-antenna multi-channel AAU series
This series improves the network capacity.
Easy Macro series products feature small size, light weight, environment integration, and easy
deployment. They are preferentially selected for site densification in urban areas. The
AAU5942 is one of these products. It boasts the following characteristics:
 It uses software-defined band (SDB) technology so that it flexibly meets requirements in
different coverage scenarios for operators.
 It reduces about 0.8 dB feeder loss and further enhances coverage capability by
integrating the RF module to the antenna.
 It adopts an elegant design and facilitates site acquisition. It is mainly applied to a
street-pole-mounted site, a rooftop site, and a wall-mounted site. It can be installed on
the pole or wall.
1.1 Exterior

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1.2 Physical Ports

1.1 Exterior
Figure 1-1 shows the AAU5942 exterior.

Figure 1-1 AAU5942 exterior

1.2 Physical Ports

Figure 1-2 shows physical ports on the AAU5942 and Table 1-1 describes these ports.

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Figure 1-2 Physical ports on the AAU5942

Table 1-1 Physical ports on the AAU5942

No. Silkscreen Port Type Connector Quantity Description

Type

1 PWR Power port DC fast 1 –48 V DC input

connector
3-pin AC 1  220 V AC
terminal  110 V AC
dual-live-wire
2 CPRI0 CPRI port SFP+ 2 CPRI0 and CPRI1
CPRI1 ports for
high-speed
signals; data rate
of 2.5 Gbit/s, 4.9
Gbit/s, or 9.8
Gbit/s

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2 Technical Specifications

2.1 Active Module Frequency Band

2.2 Antenna Electrical Specifications
2.3 EIRP
2.4 EIRS
2.5 Capacity
2.6 Typical Output Power
2.7 Power Consumption
2.8 Input Power
2.9 Equipment Specifications
2.10 CPRI Port Specifications
2.11 Environmental Specifications

2.1 Active Module Frequency Band

Table 2-1 AAU5942 frequency bands

Type Frequency TX/RX RX TX IBW

Band Channel Frequency Frequency (MHz)
(MHz) Band Band
(MHz) (MHz)

AAU5942 1800 4T4R 1710 to 1785 1805 to 40

1880
2100 4T4R 1920 to 1980 2110 to 40
2170

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2.2 Antenna Electrical Specifications

Item Specifications
Frequency band (MHz) 1710 to 1880 1920 to 2170
Narrow beam Gain (dBi) 13.5 14
Vertical half-power 13° 12°
beamwidth
Horizontal 70° 70°
half-power
beamwidth
Wide beam Gain (dBi) 6.7 7.1
Vertical half-power 68° 68°
beamwidth
Horizontal 70° 70°
half-power
beamwidth
Mechanical tilt Nonadjustable
Electrical tilt  Narrow beam: –3° to +12°
 Wide beams do not support electrical
downtilt.
Polarization ±45°
Cross polarization front-to-rear ratio > 18 dB
Default electrical downtilt 0°

2.3 EIRP
Table 2-2 AAU5942 EIRP

Frequency Band (MHz) EIRP

1800 64.2 dBm

2100 64.7 dBm

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2.4 EIRS
Table 2-3 AAU5942 EIRS

Frequency Band (MHz) Mode EIRS

1800 GSM –113.7 dBm – 13.5 dBi

LTE FDD –106.1 dBm – 13.5 dBi
LTE NB-IoT –132.5 dBm – 13.5 dBi
2100 UMTS –125.7 dBm – 14 dBi
LTE FDD –106.1 dBm – 14 dBi

 As recommended in 3GPP TS 51.021, the GSM receiver sensitivity is measured at the antenna
connector, assuming that the channel rate is 13 kbit/s and the bit error rate (BER) is lower than or
equal to 2%.
 As recommended in 3GPP TS 25.104, the UMTS receiver sensitivity is the receiver sensitivity
measured at the antenna connector minus the antenna gain, assuming that the channel rate is 12.2
kbit/s and the BER is lower than or equal to 0.001.
 As recommended in 3GPP TS 36.104, the LTE FDD receiver sensitivity is the receiver sensitivity
measured based on the FRC A1-3 in Annex A.1 (QPSK, R = 1/3, 25 RBs) standard minus the
antenna gain, assuming that the bandwidth is 5 MHz.
 As recommended in 3GPP TS 36.104, the LTE NB-IoT receiver sensitivity is measured based on the
FRC A14-1 in Annex A.14 (π/2 BPSK, R = 1/3, one RB) standard, assuming that the bandwidth is
200 kHz and the subcarrier spacing is 15 kHz.

2.5 Capacity
Table 2-4 Capacity (single-band) and output power of an AAU5942
Mode Frequency Band (MHz) Maximum Output Power

UMTS 2100 4x30 W

LTE FDD 1800/2100
GL 1800
UL 2100

Table 2-5 Capacity (dual-band) and output power of an AAU5942

Mode Frequency Band (MHz) Maximum Output Power

LTE FDD 1800+2100 4x40 W (maximum
single-band output: 4x30 W)
GL 1800 (GL)+2100 (L)

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Mode Frequency Band (MHz) Maximum Output Power

UL  1800 (L)+2100 (U)
 1800 (L)+2100 (UL)
GUL  1800 (GL)+2100 (U)
 1800 (GL)+2100 (UL)
LTE NB-IoT+LTE FDD 1800 (LM)+2100 (L)
GSM+LTE NB-IoT+LTE 1800 (GLM)+2100 (L)
FDD
GSM+LTE 1800 (GLM)+2100 (UL)
NB-IoT+UMTS+LTE FDD

2.6 Typical Output Power

For details, see Typical Power Configuration Reference for AAUs.

2.7 Power Consumption

Table 2-6 Power consumption

Type TX/RX Channel Typical Power

Consumption (W)

AAU5942 1800 MHz (FDD 435

4T4R)+2100 MHz (FDD
4T4R)

The typical power consumption is measured when the ambient temperature is 25°C and the AAU is 50%
loaded.

2.8 Input Power

Table 2-7 Input power

Type Input Power

AAU5942 220 V AC, voltage range: 176 V AC to 290

V AC
110 V AC, voltage range: 90 V/180 V AC
to 135 V/270 V AC or 106 V/176 V AC to

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Type Input Power

150 V/260 V AC
–48 V DC; voltage range: –36 V DC to –57
V DC

2.9 Equipment Specifications

Table 2-8 Equipment specifications

Item Specifications
Dimensions (H x L x W) 680 mm x 220 mm x 150 mm
Weight 19 kg (without the mounting kits)

2.10 CPRI Port Specifications

Table 2-9 CPRI port specifications

Item Specifications
Number of CPRI ports 2
CPRI data rate 2.5 Gbit/s, 4.9 Gbit/s, or 9.8 Gbit/s
CPRI-based topology Star, chain, or dual-star
Cascading level 4
Maximum distance from a BBU (km)  UMTS: 40
 LTE FDD:
− When the LBBPc or LBBPd1 is
configured: 20
− When the LBBPd2 or UBBP is
configured: 40
− When the LBBPd3 is configured: 40
(number of cells ≤ 3); 20 (number of
cells ≥4)
 LTE NB-IoT: 20

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2.11 Environmental Specifications

Table 2-10 Environmental specifications

Item Specifications

Operating temperature  Without solar radiation: –40°C to +55°C

 With solar radiation: –40°C to +50°C
NOTE
According to the installation scenario, traffic load, and carrier
configuration, the output power of an AAU temporarily decreases
when the AAU reaches a temperature 10°C less than its maximum
operating temperature.

Wind load (N)  Front: 135 (at a speed of 150 km/h)

 Side: 70 (at a speed of 150 km/h)
 Rear: 145 (at a speed of 150 km/h)
Operating wind speed 150
(km/h)
Rated wind velocity 200
(km/h)
Relative humidity 5% RH to 100% RH
Absolute humidity 1 g/m3 to 30 g/m3
Ingress protection rating IP65
RF This requires compliance with the following standards:
 3GPP TS 25.141
 3GPP TS 36.141
 3GPP TS 37.141
Operating environment This requires compliance with ETSI EN 300019-1-4 V2.1.2
(2003-04) Class 4.1: "Non-weather protected locations."
Shockproof protection  IEC 62305-1 Protection against lightning – Part 1: General
principles
 IEC 62305-3 Protection against lightning – Part 3: Physical
damage to structures and life hazard
 IEC 62305-4 Protection against lightning – Part 4:
Electrical and electronic systems within structures
 ITU-T K.35 Bonding configurations and earthing at remote
electronic sites
 ITU-T K.56 Protection of radio base stations against
lightning discharges
 ITU-T K.97 Lightning protection of distributed base
stations
 ETSI EN 300 253 Environmental Engineering(EE):
Earthing and bonding configuration inside
telecommunications centers

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Item Specifications
 YD 2324-2011: Lightning protection requirements and test
methods for radio base stations
 GB/T 50689-2011: Code for design of lightning protection
and earthing engineering for telecommunication bureaus
(stations)

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3 Acronyms and Abbreviations

Table 3-1 Acronyms and abbreviations

Acronym and Abbreviation Full Name

AAS active antenna system
BBU baseband unit
BER Bit error rate
CPRI common public radio interface
EIRP equivalent isotropically radiated power
EIRS equivalent isotropically receiver sensitivity
GSM Global System for Mobile Communications
LTE Long Term Evolution
MBB mobile broadband
MIMO Multiple-input multiple-output
MSR multi-standard radio
PA power amplifier
RFU radio frequency unit
RRU radio remote unit
UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications
System
3GPP 3rd Generation Partnership Project

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