Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE RF Module and RRH Overview

Module Description

5 Overview

5.1 Overview of Flexi Multiradio BTS RF Module (FXxx)

The Flexi Multiradio Radio Frequency Module (FXxx) or RF Module, is a 3-branch multi-
carrier, multi-standard radio transceiver module. The module consists of three indepen-
dent branches, capable of transmitting and receiving signals of multiple radio technolo-
gies concurrently:
Up to 6 GSM carriers with 400 KHz minimum carrier separation
Up to 4 WCDMA carriers with 4.6 MHz minimum carrier separation
Multi-carrier LTE signal with 1.4 MHz, 3 MHz, 5 MHz, 10 MHz, 15 MHz, 20 MHz, and
35 MHz carrier bandwidth
Multi RAT operation with combination of GSM, WCDMA, and LTE

In this document, the RF Modules FXDA, FXDJ, FXEA, FXCA, and FXFA/ FXFB are
referred to as 60 W RF Module variants. RF Modules FXCB, FXDB, FXEB, and FXFC
are referred to as 80 W RF Module variants.

No support for Motorola protocol used in ex-Siemens TMA. 3x60W and 3x80W RFMs
have identical ALD interface support, but ALD power feeding capability is less with
Vegas.

Each branch consists of a transmitter and two receiver chains. FXxA and FXFB (60 W)
variants have front end software tunable filters (STuF). 80 W RF Module variants have
fixed full band filters. FXxx is a 3U high module with an integrated, replaceable 3-fan
assembly for module cooling. The supported functions are:
Chaining up to six RF Modules with OBSAI RP3_01
2-way receive diversity in the receiver chains
Integrated antenna line supervision
MHA, Antenna Hopping, EGPRS2, and VAMOS support
Digital and control circuitry, optical interface, DC/DC power conversion, and other
necessary functionalities
Integrated DC line OVP, Class II rated to 5kA pulse (FXFB, 80 W RF Module vari-
ants)
Remote Electrical Tilt (RET) support (FXFB, 80 W RF Module variants)
Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE modules are equipped with an integrated air guide
plate providing full thermal compliance without casings. This allows installation of the
modules without casings in Flexi cabinets and enclosed 19" racks. Casings and covers
are recommended in standalone 19" racks (no cabinet) for safety reasons. Casings are
not part of the FXxx delivery package. If the configuration requires casings, Flexi BTS
Module Casing (EMHA) kits must be ordered.
The Flexi Multiradio RF Module variants are:

Version Description
FXCA 850 60 W

Table 1 Flexi Multiradio RF Module variants

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