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27 October 2010, Hong Kong solutions remain ranked among the top 2 the sales of video, network terminals and
ZTE today reported a 7.51% increase in in the world, and the companys optical service offerings.
operating revenue to USD 6.87 billion transmission products are now ranked at In the first nine months, ZTE focused
for the nine months ended 30 September the top 3 in the world for the first time. on developing its presence in the U.S. and
2010. In the same period, net profit Revenue from terminal products grew European markets as well as in developing
attributable to shareholders of the parent by 30.53% due to Chinas expanding countries. The company also cooperated
company grew 14.21% to USD203.1 3G market, the popularity of Android with France Telecom, Telkom, Telefonica,
million year-on-year. Basic earnings per handsets in Europe and the U.S., as well America Movil, Brasil Telecom and other
share amounted to USD 0.0731. as data card products. The cooperation global mainstream telecommunications
For the system products, the companys with Vodafone and Hutchison in the operators in different products to form a
wireless offerings continue to perform in smartphone business has also achieved new collaboration. ZTEs 3G equipment
a competitive market. ZTE has achieved great progress while the companys was also successfully launched in Hungary,
tremendous technological advancement relationship with major operators such as Poland and a number of CIS countries,
in the LTE/TD-LTE arena. The Uni- Verizon has strengthened. Revenue from as well as making successful inroads into
RAN solution based on SDR technology the telecommunication software systems, Brazil and South Africa, laying a solid
has been well received in the market. services and other products also grew by foundation for the companys future
Within the wireline product suite, FTTx 23.94%, reflecting primarily growth in growth in these markets.
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News Brief 27
By Fang Li
T
he mobile communications
industry is experiencing great
changes in 2010. Mobile Internet
and smart terminals are developing
rapidly, and with such fast-paced
development, network owners are put
under pressure to quickly evolve their
networks to meet high performance and
data rate requirements. As tariff-per-
bit continues to decline due to fierce
market competition, more attention is
being focused on network construction
and operation costs. ZTE is committed
to continuous innovation in the wireless
sector. Its wireless products have
made inroads into high-end European
and North American markets, and the
company now ranks among the worlds
leading wireless suppliers. To gain greater
insight into ZTEs wireless innovation,
Journalist Fang Li recently interviewed
Pu Yingchun, Chief Engineer of ZTEs
GSM/UMTS products.
wireless environments, difficulty in and the average data rate for outdoor 39% (7187 tons of carbon dioxide)
site acquisition, and a long review subscribers was 18Mbps. These results annually.
and approval wait for an engineering approach the theoretical maximum data China Unicom has also enjoyed
license, ZTE successfully completed rate of 21Mbps. the many benefits of a 3G network
the engineering, commissioning, In Europe, ZTE was the first to constructed by ZTE. Investment in
and optimization of more than 2000 launch MIMO-based transceivers. equipment has decreased by 20%
base stations. This was done in only The company made inroads into the (saving up to RMB 600 million); the
13 months. Such speed in network Hungarian market with the worlds number of equipment rooms has been
construction is unprecedented in Hong first MIMO-based transceivers. SDR decreased (saving up to RMB 1 billion
Kong and a new industry record was multimode multiband distributed base on auxiliary facilities); and high-
set. Coverage quality was increased stations were supplied to Telenor efficiency amplifiers in base stations
to 6dBmeven better than that of the Hungary for the construction of a flat, have reduced power consumption by
900MHz GSM network. simplified mobile network suitable for 45% (saving up to RMB 100 million
In cooperation with China Unicom, the coming 4G era. per year). Overall network construction
ZTE provides high-power, multi- costs and power consumption have been
carrier, energy-efficient RRUs, in line J: Energy-saving mobile networks reduced by 40% and 85% respectively.
with Chinas energy conservation and are not only effective in reducing The project was regarded by China
emissions reduction goals. In areas costs and increasing profit, but also Unicom as a success, to be promoted
with sufficient fiber optic resources, demonstrate social responsibility across the country.
we provide an innovative super- and ensure sustained development.
baseband cluster solution that lowers What technological breakthroughs or J: What are the development trends in
network construction and operation achievements has ZTE made in this the wireless industry? What plans has
costs significantly. This satisfies the respect? ZTE made regarding future wireless
need for quick and cost-effective Pu: In the context of global energy technologies and products?
network construction, but also saving and environmental protection, Pu: Data-oriented, broadband,
conforms to the trend of broadband, the highly competitive telecom industry multimode converged networks are
intelligent mobile networks. BBUs also feels the pressure to reduce an inevitable trend in the wireless
are installed in a centralized way and energy consumption. ZTE has been c o m m u n i c a t i o n s i n d u s t r y. Ye t
RRUs deployed remotely with fiber committed to developing energy-saving operators are still puzzled about what
for flexible coverage. This method of technologies since 2006, and has led technologies to focus on: GSM EDGE,
deployment represents a revolution the industry in power amplification HSPA+, LTE, or even other families
in the conventional network model. It efficiency since 2008. With power of wireless standards. As diverse
shortens the length of a project by a efficiency rates of 40% in 2009 and wireless technologies and spectrums
third, and reduces power consumption 45% in 2010, ZTE is the forerunner are introduced, there is also uncertainty
by up to 85%. Energy-saving network of energy saving within the industry. about which technologies to develop,
construction was successfully carried Combining power amplification on which frequency bands, and how to
out for Dalian Unicom, whose fiber efficiency with energy saving develop them.
optic resources are abundant. techniquessuch as voltage regulation, So we need to address the issues of
To keep pace with mobile Internet automatic carrier cutoff, and board broadband multimode RF technology,
and to gain a competitive advantage in managementoverall network power multimode chips, and spectrum
Chinas 3G market, China Unicom and consumption is significantly reduced. resource sharing and scheduling. We
ZTE joined hands to research and test In the CSL project, our SDR energy- offer not only SDR equipment, but an
HSPA+. In the second half of 2009, saving base stations and intelligent adaptively evolving smart RAN that
ZTE began testing HSPA+ 64QAM. temperature control technique were helps operators achieve smooth network
The results of field testing in Shenzhen used to reduce power consumed by air- convergence and evolution. This is
showed that the average data rate for conditioning and ventilation systems. still our main focus in technology
indoor subscribers was 19.97Mbps This cut down power consumption by development.
Uni-RAN
Booming in Europe
By Ling Jun
E
vendors. Telenor has its eyes set on
We chose urope is the most developed energy saving and cost reduction
telecom market in the world, throughout the lifecycle of a network.
ZTE Uni-RAN solution and leads the development of Because of the widespread
the global telecom industry. Mobile availability of 2G and 3G terminals
to cover the central penetration throughout the continent in the European market, conventional
region of Portugal, not now exceeds 100% while voice ARPU voice services are still in great demand
continues to drop every year. The era and it is impossible to update networks
only to upgrade the of generating revenue by expanding to LTE overnight. 2G, 3G, and LTE
existing networks, but subscriber base has gone. Operators systems will coexist for some time
now look to data services as a way of to come, each playing their own
also to prepare for the stimulating revenue growth. role. After years of optimization and
Multimedia smartphones such evolution, GSM networks can now
future evolution of LTE, as iPhone and Blackberry support a provide almost complete coverage
staying ahead of the variety of data applications, and as from rural to urban, indoor to outdoor
their popularity increases, the mobile areas. GSM provides subscribers with
competition, broadband data business approaches basic voice and SMS services, while
a golden age of development. LTE offers high-speed data services in
said Jos Pinto Correia, However, mass data traffic does not urban hotspot areas.
CTO of Optimus. generate revenue for operators. On In the wake of the global economic
the contrary, networks become more crisis, operators are more prudent with
complicated, subscriber bandwidth their investments. To satisfy increasing
requirements rapidly increase, and communication needs, the process of
CAPEX and OPEX tend to increase technological evolution is being sped
also. Network performance-to-price upfrom 2G to 3G and LTE. Multiple
must be improved, network complexity wireless standards will coexist for a
reduced, and savings made on cost long time. Helping operators reduce
per bit. In other words, operators must CAPEX, protect investments, quickly
provide higher access rates, larger deploy new technologies, and cut down
network capacity, and higher spectrum multi-network O&M have become a
efficiency at lower costs. Responding major concern for equipment vendors.
to these needs, HSPA+/LTE has Smooth upgrade and evolution, as
emerged as an industry-leading mobile well as unified network O&M will free
broadband solution because of its good operators from network construction
forward compatibility, interoperability and O&M, and allow them to focus
with exiting 2G/3G systems, and low more on business development. The
cost per bit. choice of platform will affect network
development and O&M well into
Requirements of European Operators the future. A European operator, for
Europe is a playground for top example, has used GSM equipment
network operators. Known as a for 15 years and UMTS equipment for
benchmark setter, Vodafone leads more than 6 years. Their old equipment
in technological development and occupies a large amount of room and
provides fast customization and smooth consumes a great deal of electricity
evolution. France Telecom emphasizes every year. To run two independent
project delivery, network O&M, and networks, a lot of manpower and
long-term cooperation with equipment material resources are needed, and
Smooth Evolution
2G MSC Core network
The telecom industry recognizes Abis/lub
A/luCS
that environmental awareness must GGSN
Gb/luPS
be a core value, and has set targets for BSC/RNC
MME
energy conservation and emissions 2G/3G
Gn
Abis/lub
reduction. The Global Mobile Suppliers S-GW
SGSN
Association (GSA) has set a goal to cut S1
and this results in high-risk investment market share in densely-populated operator Optimus signed off on a
and long business cycles. To meet emerging countries, and has made deal with ZTE to swap its GSM/
the development trends for mobile breakthroughs in the most competitive UMTS network with a converged
communications, ZTE has developed European market. Drawing on quality GSM/UMTS/LTE network using
an innovative base station using Soft products and efficient project delivery, the Uni-RAN solution.
Defined Radio (SDR) technology. ZTE has deployed Uni-RAN for December 2009: E-Plus Group
New-generation SDR base stations are European operators including Telenor Germany and KPN Group Belgium
a first in the industry, supporting multi- Montenegro, KPN Germany and selected ZTE to supply HSPA-
carrier and multi-standard operation, Belgium, Sonaecom Portugal, and enabled 3G equipment for further
environmental protection, and smooth Cosmote Romania. expansion and technical upgrade of
evolution. The widespread deployment of their mobile networks.
Z T E s S D R - b a s e d U n i - R A N converged 2G, 3G, and LTE networks July 2010: Telenor Hungary signed
(see Figure 1) allows operators to in Germany, Belgium, Portugal, off on an exclusive deal with ZTE
customize their networks. SDR base Hungary, and Turkey will further to build, expand, and operate a
stations enable 2G/3G convergence, enhance ZTEs capabilities in wireless G S M / U M T S / LT E n e t w o r k i n
and support HSPA+ and smooth product delivery, and also allow the Hungary using ZTEs Uni-RAN
evolution to LTE through software company to make great inroads into solution.
upgrade. This helps minimize large the European high-end market using
Multi-System Coexistence
T
for many prospective subscribers multiple networks fulfill their roles
he story of four generations because of high data tariffs. in meeting different user needs.
under one roof has been No single network can suit all Setting a mapping relation between
played out before in the businesses. Even discounting existing various radio systems and their radio
automobile industry. If a car company network investments, operators running access networks is necessary: LTE
could develop differentiated strategies, a single network are at a competitive corresponds to E-UTRAN; UMTS and
its multi-generation cars would not disadvantage because of their smaller HSPA correspond to UTRAN; GSM
compete against each other but rather target markets. and EDGE correspond to GERAN;
complement each other. CDMA corresponds to 1xRTT; and EV-
The same can be said of the mobile Requirements for Interoperability DO corresponds to HRPD. How will a
communications industry. Three Interoperability is critical for newly-built LTE system and existing
generations of mobile technologies interconnection among networks. networks complement each other?
2G, 3G, and 4Gwill be implemented Only through interoperability can LTE supports high-speed data
on one platform in the near future. In
the evolution from GSM to LTE-A,
four or more generations of mobile
GERAN: Low-Speed Data Services
technologies will coexist in the market
as a result of market segmentation. UTRAN: Medium-Speed Data Services
2G networks are still favored by
voice and data services except those Rural Area Urban Area
with high-speed and high-throughput E-UTRAN: High-Speed Data Services
data traffic;
LTE networks support high-speed data
No upgrade BBU
In some scenarios, conditions for
network upgrade may not be right
but eNB equipment supports forward GE
compatibility. As LTE is deployed,
cell reselection and redirection as
well as voice and data handover Figure 2. Sharing infrastructure equipment.
is supported from E-UTRAN to
UTRAN/GERAN. But from UTRAN/ only broadcast information and cell SDR software platform. As shown
GERAN to E-UTRAN, only cell redirection features are added to in Figure 2, the same BBU can be
reselection is supported. This also existing networks. In this way, LTE is connected to RRUs that support
takes a long time and affects user given highest priority in areas covered GSM, UMTS and LTE, which allows
experience. by multiple RANs, and subscriber equipment resources to be shared
profiles are given the priority to reside across three networks.
Full upgrade in E-UTRAN. This solution represents Network sharing refers in particular
When existing network equipment is a compromise between performance t o n e t w o r k s s h a r e d b y d i ff e r e n t
fully upgraded to support R8 protocols, and cost. operators. This involves an element
cell reselection and redirection, as well of risk-taking because operators are
as data handover can be implemented Sharing Strategy usually competitive rivals. However,
flexibly in multiple networks. This Where networks coexist, wireless network resources can be doubled up
requires addition of broadcast infrastructure should be shared as and seriously wasted if each invests
information, cell redirection (including much as possible to reduce CAPEX. heavily in network construction.
measurement and configuration), and If equipment size permits, site Network sharing can therefore be
inter-system handover features to the sharing can save costs of leasing, a wise decision. As well as sharing
2G/3G system. surveying, and cabling. Because LTE sites, networks with the same wireless
is initially deployed in central business standards can also share base stations,
Partial upgrade districts where continuous coverage transmission facilities, frequency
Upgrading existing networks is not required, sites can be shared spectrum, and regional roaming
to support partial R8 protocols is extensively. policies. In terms of equipment,
also possible. Cell reselection and Sharing infrastructure equipment network sharing does not increase
redirection can be implemented is highly desirable, but this puts hardware complexity. Interoperability
between E-UTRAN and UTRAN/ high requirements on backward between shared equipment and the
GERAN, and voice and data handover compatibility with existing base service and accounting systems of
can be implemented from E-UTRAN stations. ZTEs wireless infrastructure different operators should be brought
to UTRAN/GERAN. Compared with equipment is built on a unified about through software changes so that
a full upgrade of UTRAN/GERAN, MicroTCA hardware platform and a TCO can be reduced.
A
s the global information
industry grows rapidly, the
need for intelligent mobile
broadband services is soaring. An base stations allow different radio
important strategy for improving technologies to operate on one platform
profitability and enhancing core through software configuration. This base stations on a uniform MicroTCA
competencies is to create a sustainable increases compatibility among different platform so that equipment can be
choice 3G network. This involves fast technologies and enables smooth easily standardized. The MicroTCA
network deployment and early service network evolution. For a full-service architecture provides an excellent
rollout in order to gain a favorable operator, the advantage of SDR base platform for building an economical,
position in the 3G market. It also stations is that they allow multiband flexible, and highly reliable 3G network.
requires networks to be evolved with multimode operation and continuous It supports GSM, CDMA, WCDMA,
new future-oriented technologies that TCO reduction. TD-SCDMA, and LTE, allowing
guarantee service continuity and protect multiband multimode operation. With
operator investments. Future-Oriented Platform Strategy MicroTCA architecture, SDR base
Software Defined Radio (SDR) ZTE has developed a series of SDR stations are smaller, consume less
power, and have more processing power. scenarios. limited. The remote radio unit (RRU)
ZTEs SDR base station RF units is small and lightweight, and can be
are software-programmable and Macro base station structure mounted on a pole, a wall, a platform,
redefinable. They enable intelligent Macro base stations can be cascaded or a tower, free from the restrictions
spectrum allocation and support to meet large-capacity networking of the equipment room and supporting
multiple standards. The RF unit adopts needs. MicroTCA architecture and facilities.
broadband multicarrier digital signal multicarrier technique can bring about
processing technique, and a single larger capacity from smaller size. A Super baseband cluster
power amplifier supports multiple macro base station consists of a primary ZTE proposes an innovative super
carriers. The capacity of an SDR base cabinet to which extended cabinets can baseband cluster solution, in which
station can be smoothly expanded be added. In this way, capacity is easily BBUs are installed in a centralized
through software configuration. Thus, expanded. The primary cabinet and way and RRUs are deployed
the cost of expansion is reduced extended cabinets can share a baseband remotely through fibers to achieve
and the impact caused by network pool, the configuration is flexible, and flexible coverage. Many BBUs can
expansion is reduced. 2G, 3G, and expansion is smooth. be cascaded for dynamic allocation
LTE can coexist on a continuous and flexible scheduling of baseband
20MHz band through software Distributed base station structure resources. Thus, system resources are
configuration so that RF signals of Distributed base stations meet the fully utilized and the vacancy rate of
multiple modes can be transmitted and need for fast network construction network assets is reduced. With the
received simultaneously. In this way, when equipment room is limited. For advantages of low power consumption,
convergence and evolution of multiple a distributed SDR base station, the high efficiency, and easy engineering,
modes are realized on one band. baseband unit (BBU) and RF unit are RRUs can be flexibly deployed. This
separate so that the base station is not saves on civil engineering work and
Flexible Networking for Coverage in confined to the equipment room. The capital costs. Common Public Radio
Different Scenarios BBU does not require independent Interface (CPRI) provides strong
With a widely applicable room space, and can be installed in a interfacing capability, which simplifies
architecture, SDR base stations allow transmission rack, in the surplus space local transmission network structure
operators to choose proper equipment of other equipment, or directly on the and extends the coverage of RRUs.
structure and networking mode in order wall. This is an effective solution when Multiple BBUs can be installed in an
to meet coverage needs in various room space and bearing capacity are existing equipment roomsuch as the
core or backbone equipment room
so that new rooms are not required.
Supporting and transmission resources
1 GSM 3 TD-SCDMA
in the room can be shared to the fullest
extent ensuring existing resources
TD-SCDMA are used efficiently and network
RRU
construction and maintenance costs are
GSM RRU 4 CDMA saved. This represents a revolution in
the conventional network model.
WCDMA CDMA RRU A networking model with a super
2 baseband cluster meets requirements
for macrocell coverage in densely
WCDMA RRU 5 LTE
populated urban areas as well as less
LTE RRU
populated urban, suburban, and rural
areas. Microcell coverage is supported
for urban hotspots and CBD areas;
Figure 1. Multiple radio modes supported by SDR base stations. and indoor deep coverage is supported
GSM-R:
An Innovative Railway Wireless
Communications System
By Xiao Zhengjie
D
a secure, efficient digital radio system rail does not use oil and satisfies
uring the 1990s, cable and with robust anti-interference, error the need for low-carbon economic
analog communications control, and easy to use encryption development. In the coming low-
systems were widely features. It provides a variety of data carbon era, governments are turning
used in European railways. There communication services that support to high-speed, efficient, energy-saving
were 35 different platforms; in rail dispatch and control, as well railway systems.
Germany alone, eight analog as the development of information In 2009, China put 2,319km of high-
wireless systems existed. However, empowered railways. GSM-R improves speed rail into operation. The 1,068km
railway communications were railway use and dispatch efficiency. Wuhan-Guangzhou high-speed line
plagued with problems such as By 2009, more than 30 countries is the longest of its kind in the world,
limited functionality, scattered had deployed it in their railway and has been operated at 350km/h.
systems, serious interference, infrastructure. The US government is also planning
poor confidentiality, and high Statistics show that in 2006, to spend eight billion US dollars to
maintenance costs. As high-speed railways stretched 1,370,782km across construct 17,000 miles of high-speed
rail developed in line with the global the globe. But by January 2009, only rail throughout the country. Britain
economy, analog systems were 72,293km was being operated under intends to spend 34 billion pounds on a
unable to meet the requirements of GSM-Ra mere 6% of total global 2,400km Scotland-London high-speed
train dispatch and control. railway. The UIC predicts that in rail to be completed by 2030. France
Since 1997, the International the future, GSM-R will be used in expects its high-speed rail will extend
Union of Railways (UIC) has been 149,210km (nearly 60%) of Europes 2,500 miles by 2020. The Union of
constructing GSM-R trial networks total 221,025km of railway. European Railway Industries (UNIFE)
in France, Germany, and Italy In recent years, environmental issues predicts total investment in railway-
to solve the problems of analog have put immense pressure on air and related devices will reach 122 billion
communications systems. GSM-R is road transportation. High-speed electric Euros by 2010. UNIFE expects global
of GSM-Rthe core of railway accident. Therefore, extremely stringent networking, and transmission
communications systemsare great. reliability requirements are imposed on bypass in the network design to
every GSM-R network. enhance system reliability;
ZTEs Innovative GSM-R Solution With an understanding of railway MSC/SGSN POOL solution
with railway mobile communication. highly reliable. Premium quality (dual-site co-address redundancy
Transmission continuity and reliability electronic components are selected, coverage and deep interweaving
are of key importance because screened, and tested throughout the redundancy coverage) to provide
dispatch and control require extremely manufacturing process; BTS redundancy and to prevent
h i g h i m m e d i a c y a n d r e l i a b i l i t y. C o m p r e h e n s i v e s o f t w a r e single point fault in the wireless
Drawing on its experience in R&D, management and fault tolerance network.
ZTE has developed an innovative technologies to guarantee high
GSM-R solution for railway network software reliability; Weak field coverage
operators. Adoption of redundant backup Railways often pass through
(including 1+1 backup, N+1 weak field areas such as mountains,
bridges, and tunnels, and this is one of correction, so they are not restricted that ensures quality communication in
the most difficult aspects of GSM-R by repeaters that need to be installed 500Km/h trains.
system planning. Traditional weak within a 15us time delay. A u n i q u e f r e q u e n c y o f f s e t
field coverage solutions employ base The RRU module has higher power correction algorithm counteracts
stations and repeaters combined with output, thereby reducing the number signal fading caused by the Doppler
leaky cables or directional antennas. of RF units needed in tunnels and shift, and compensates for receiving
But ZTE also provides an innovative saving costs. performance degradation;
distributed base station (RRU) solution. M u l t i - R R U c o - c e l l s h a r i n g
regions along the line. Using multi-RRU high speed. This leads to fast signal reduces the number of handover
co-cell sharing technology, ZTEs unique fading and degradation of terminals decisions, shortens handover time,
distributed base station solution tackles receiving and sending capabilities. and enhances handover success
the problem of coverage in weak field It also causes frequent call dropout, rate;
areas and has the following advantages: poor voice quality, poor call success A speed- and direction-based
The RRU module controls uplink rate, high bit error, and throughput handover algorithm reduces the
noise, avoiding degradation of reduction; possibility of ping-pong handover,
receiver sensitivity as the cascaded High speed shortens the time a further shortens handover time, and
number increases; terminal remains within a cell, improves handover success rate.
The RRU module supports ring and this increases instances of cell As governments sharpen their
networking, ensuring reliable reselection and handover. If the focus on energy saving, opportunities
transmission; overlapping area between cells is presented by GSM-R development in
RRUs and BBUs support unified irrational or relatively small, the a new era of railway construction are
remote management and provide inter-cell handover success rate great. Leading the world in wireless
performance statistics, making is reduced, and the call drop rate telecom solutions, ZTE is ready to
equipment monitoring and increased. construct railway systems around the
management easier; With these challenges in mind, ZTE world with its innovative GSM-R
Each RRU has automatic time delay has developed a complete solution solution.
Current Perspective
Z
TEs LTE base stations portfolio is
threatening to the competition. Across
its family of products, ZTE can point to
strong capacity performance, good scalability,
and a multi-standard solution that includes not
only GSM and WCDMA, but also CDMA2000.
ZTEs current LTE solution set consists
of three base stations, the ZXSDR BS8700,
BS8800 and BS8906. The BS8700 is a
distributed base station consisting of a base
band unit (BBU) B8200 and a remote radio
unit (RRU) R8882. The BS8800 is a full sized
integrated macro base station consisting of
BBU B8200 and radio system unit RSU82. ZTE
positions these two base stations as its high-
capacity solutions. The BS8906, ZTEs low-
capacity LTE base station is a micro compact
base station consisting of a BBU B8200 and
RSU82. Both the BS8700 and BS8906 can
scale with the addition of up to 17 RRUs.
ZTEs overall LTE solution has many
notable features that help make the vendor
a strong player in the LTE space. Both the
BS8700 and BS8800 can support an impressive
number of LTE carriers18 and 12 at 20MHz,
respectively. While the practicality of that
capacity can be debated, it does provide
operators with investment future-proofing if
such capacity is needed. The BS8800 delivers
12 LTE carriers in a 0.27-square meter
footprint, with a nearly best-in-class of 44.4
carriers per square meter footprint. Thanks to
CDMA2000 support, ZTE can deliver multi-
standard solutions to operators coming from
both 3GPP and 3GPP2 technology to support it. Carrier capacity to strong capacity support, helps
families. translates directly into the number operators control their CAPEX.
In the highly competitive wireless of users a base can support, and the WCDMA carriers: ZTEs BS8800
infrastructure space, maintaining ones data available to those users. delivers 24 carriers of WCDMA
market position is a constant challenge. Low-capacity base station (LTE and the BS8900 delivers 30 carriers
For ZTE to maintain its position, the carriers): ZTEs ZXSDR BS8906 (thanks to the use of a secondary
vendor needs to deliver on its promise delivers one carrier at 20MHz. This cabinet). The low-capacity ZXSDR
of 2010 commercial availability for the is the smallest capacity reported BS8906 supports 24 WCDMA
BS8800 and BS8906. Wins at the likes by vendors with a low-capacity carriers. With all three base stations,
of operators such as Telstra CSL and solution. Extra carriers can be ZTE has the ability to deliver the
Telenor, while lacking the same high added through lower sized spectrum capacity levels needed to remain
profile as competitors wins at A&T channels. While extra radio units competitive.
and Verizon Wireless, will give the can be added for increased capacity, Capacity scalability: ZTEs three
vendor plenty of opportunities to prove the vendor says that would negate LTE base stations, ZXSDR BS8700,
its infrastructure performance claims it from being a low-capacity base BS8800, and BS8906, have the
in actual commercial settings. This station. Low-capacity solutions ability to scale their capacity.
deployment experiences will give ZTE provide operators with a cost- Both the BS8700 and BS8906 can
the credibility it needs as more, and effective option to extend capacity support the addition of 17 RRUs
larger, operator opportunities become into hard-to-reach areas: inside for increased capacity, giving each
available. buildings, along highways, valleys, the ability to grow from one carrier
etc. Likewise, in emerging markets, up to 18 carriers. The BS8800 has
Buying/Selecting Criteria low-capacity solutions are important a secondary cabinet that allows
the doubling of carrier capacity,
Buying Criteria Ratings
reaching 12 carriers at 20MHz.
5 5=Outstanding
4 4=Strong
Base station coverage
3 3=Competitive Output power: ZTE reports 240W
Rating
2=Concerns
2
1=Noncompetitive output power for all three of its
1
LTE base stations. This power level
Capacity Coverage Deployment Flex Technology Evolution can be scaled back if necessary.
ZTE-ZXSDR 8000 Family
However, scaling back is not the
Product Class Average
same as offering multiple options.
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Reproduction or distribution Prohibited without express written consent. In scaling, the operator pays for
Generated: 9/13/2010 the top-end power, even though
it is using something less. Power
Base station capacity for cost-effective coverage of rural output represents a base stations
High-capacity base station (LTE areas. ability to push RF signals out to
carriers): ZTEs ZXSDR BS8700 G S M T R X : Z T E s t w o h i g h - users. High output power enhances
and BS8800 support up to 18 and capacity base stations deliver coverage by extending cell reach or
12 carriers at 20MHz, respectively capacity of 60 GSM TRX, a figure penetrating deeper into structures.
(higher number of carriers available only bested by Nokia Siemens Radio receive sensitivity: ZTE
with smaller spectrum channels). Networks and Huawei. ZTE claims reports its LTE base station family
The BS8700 uses 18 RRUs to its low-capacity base station can has radio receive sensitivity in a
reach its maximum capacity, a support a market-leading figure range of -108.8dBm to -103.5dBm,
configuration the vendor says it of 60TRX as well. The ability to based on channel size. Though
does not recommend, as most support a large number of users RF power output is important for
operators do not have the spectrum with a single base station, thanks getting RF signals out to users,
station, BS8906, supports both 2 availability of outdoor adjuncts is capacity base station): ZTEs
2 and 24 MIMO. MIMO support fairly common across infrastructure t w o h i g h - c a p a c i t y LT E b a s e
beyond 44 is not needed. Both of vendors. stations support both GSM and
ZTEs base stations support single- M a s s ( h i g h c a p a c i t y ) : Z T E s WCDMA. Multi-standard base
input single-output (SISO). BS8700 comes with a weight of station solutions are becoming an
22.5 kg, a very light figure reflective increasingly important vendor tool.
Site deployment flexibility of its distributed architecture. Operators, with an eye to the future,
Space efficiency (high capacity): The BS8800, however, is not so want 2G and 3G solutions that can
ZTEs BS8800 delivers 12 LTE light, with 12 LTE carrier support also support LTE. Infrastructure
carriers in a 0.27-square meter weighing in at 250 kg, making it the vendors are also eyeing their multi-
footprint, with a nearly best-in- heaviest base station for this class. standard solutions as a way of
class efficiency of 44.4 carriers in Even the one-cabinet configuration selling a network refresh at the time
a square meter footprint. Capacity remains one of the heaviest of LTE deployment.
density represents the number of solutions on the market at 135 kg. G S M / W C D M A s u p p o r t ( l o w -
carriers supported by a base station Lower-mass base stations benefit capacity base station): ZTEs low-
in a given amount of floor space. from greater ease of installation. capacity LTE base station, ZXSDR
Since base station real estate is at a Remote radio support: ZTE, like BS8906, supports both GSM and
premium, LTE base stations that can all of its major competitors, offers WCDMA communications. This
support a high number of sector- remote radio support. Both ZXSDR allows ZTE to take advantage
carriers in a small space provide BS8700 and BS8906 come with of benefits coming from multi-
OPEX savings. remote radio support. Power output standard support across its entire
Space efficiency (low capacity): On for both is 240W. Distributed base LTE base station portfolio.
the low end, vendors report space station solutions allows for network CDMA2000 support: While not as
efficiency metrics that are not easily coverage/capacity in areas that common as GSM/WCDMA, some
compared, given zero-footprint cannot support a full base station infrastructure vendors have multi-
architectures and in-building deployment. It is good for hard-to- standard solutions that support
deployment purposes. Regardless, reach areas. CDMA2000 alongside LTE. The
the ZXSDR BS8906 delivers 6.6 Transport options: ZTE claims benefits of this multi-standard
carriers in a square meter. This all three of its LTE base stations support are the same as with GSM
performance can be increased with support Fast Ethernet/Gigabit and WCDMA.
C
h i n a s Z T E i s o p t i m i s t i c very quickly, she said. Operators are facing some
about its chances of growing ZTE was a latecomer into Europe. challenges, noted de Saint-Martin.
its European market share As the newcomer you need new The demand for bandwidth from social
in broadband infrastructure when products... to break through, Chen said. networking, online TV and video is
telcos start to roll out next-generation Wi t h t h a t i n m i n d , Z T E o n growing, but revenues are flat. Legacy
networks. Wednesday unveiled its Unified n e t w o r k s a r e n o t c o s t - e ff e c t i v e
The vendors low European market Intelligent Fixed Access Network (Uni- enough, he said. Operators need to
share is an opportunity, insisted Jane FAN) broadband acceleration solution, reduce their total cost of ownership, as
Chen, senior vice president at ZTE on a technology-neutral platform designed well as increasing revenues.
Wednesday. to help telcos roll out high-speed Uni-FAN will help operators to
European operators are very networks. simplify their networks and network
serious about next-generation access Uni-FAN supports DSL and PON management, reduce churn, and
products and we are ready to serve networks, and is next-generation PON- maximize their return on investment, de
that market, said Chen, speaking to ready. Uni-FAN is there to help Saint-Martin said. Uni-FAN can also
journalists at Broadband World Forum. operators to improve their business be used as a mobile backhaul solution,
We will increase our market share models, said Christophe de Saint- he added.
T
he Indian telecom market has
prospered in recent years and
operators, eager to capture a share,
have been rapidly building networks.
However, infrastructure in India is backward,
and construction of equipment rooms,
iron towers, diesel generators, and power
systems has stymied network deployment.
To overcome this, operators have set up
companies specializing in infrastructure
construction and maintenance. Among
them are Indus Towers (a joint venture of
Vodafone, Barti, and Idea), QUIPPO (with
investment from TaTa), and American Towers
(100% U.S. owned). These companies
construct network related infrastructure and
then rent it out to operators. Such a business
model helps accelerate network into four groups to distribute power of four operators, room space
deployment and lower CAPEX. But to base stations of different operators. is very limited. To save space,
some things require consideration in Each group includes three outputs for ZXDU68 T451 is only 600mm
power system design: low voltage disconnection 1 (LVD1) high. It has a specially designed
P o w e r m u s t b e s u p p l i e d t o and one output for LVD2. Two 250A bracket so the power system can be
equipment of multiple operators. battery fuses are configured for mounted directly over the battery
A conventional base station power connection of large-capacity batteries. shelf;
system only supplies power to To protect equipment connected Low cost: Reducing infrastructure
a single operator, so its output to the power system, class D surge CAPEX is an ongoing concern.
capacity is limited. Indus Towers protection devices are installed on the ZXDU68 T451 is designed with
supplies power to four operators, DC output side of ZXDU68 T451. universal modules, uniquely
so the power system must take into These are designed to discharge packaged together. Good balance is
account radio and transmission lightning that may be attracted to the achieved between functionality and
equipment of each operator, and aviation lights on the tower. cost, and all customer requirements
more than 16 outputs must be ZXDU68 T451 provides up to eight are met.
provided for power distribution; potential free contactor outputs for With accurate market positioning,
A n i n f r a s t r u c t u r e c o m p a n y real-time reporting of power state to excellent performance, and reliable
that rents a power system must other equipment. quality, ZXDU68 T451 power solution
individually meter and charge each for co-siting base stations has been
operator according to electricity Best assured customer benefits enthusiastically received.
consumption; High efficiency: Efficiency is ZXDU68 T451 was chosen by
O P E X o f a n i n f r a s t r u c t u r e key in reducing OPEX. ZXDU68 Indus Towers for its group purchase
company is mostly due to electrical T451 adopts a high-efficiency in October 2009. After assessing
consumption of on-site power power converter module that sites with ZXDU68 T451, Indus
systems. Therefore, a highly increases power efficiency up to Towers concluded their TCO would
efficient power system is required 95%. To further reduce power loss, be reduced by more than 30%. In
to cut the companys OPEX. ZXDU68 T451 has dynamic power addition to 1000 power units shipped
After surveying the market for management. When the load is in December 2009, Indus Towers will
nearly half a year and consulting light, surplus modules are dormant order more to be shipped in 2010.
its customers, ZTE launched the for high efficiency; In March 2010, Vodafone Essar
ZXDU68 T451 low-cost power Easy charging: To aid in charging in India chose ZXDU68 T451 for its
solution for co-siting base stations. d i ff er e n t o p e r a t o r s , Z X D U 6 8 group purchase after comprehensively
Characteristics of Indian infrastructure T451 allows DC-based charging. analyzing technical indexes, cost, and
companies and markets were taken Its embedded energy meter can maintainability.
into account to deliver the highest display electricity use of four The power sharing business model
benefits to customers. operators. The meter readings can in India allows for reduced CAPEX
be reset to 0 but no modification and OPEX, and fast deployment. It
Full satisfaction of site by external interface is allowed. is especially suitable for construction
requirements Thus, a reliable charging reference of telecommunications networks in
ZXDU68 T451 has a capacity of is provided. The energy meter also emerging markets. As 3G networks
24kW in its full configuration, more supports RS232 communications. are rolled out in countries such as
than twice that of a conventional base With a suitable network India, Vietnam, and Indonesia, this
station power system. It can supply connection, the infrastructure business model will become widely
power simultaneously to base stations company can read the meter accepted. ZTEs ZXDU68 T451 is
of four operators. remotely; well positioned to capitalize on the
ZXDU68 T451 supports up to 18 Compact installation: Because one trend towards power sharing for co-
outputs, 16 of which can be divided site must accommodate equipment siting base stations.
Driving Force
M
protection should be considered when backup clock input to OLT.
obile operators must building mobile backhaul networks. For 3G and 4G networks, the system
increase the capacity of clock should be obtained from IEEE
their backhaul networks Clock synchronization 1588v2 grandmaster and set as the
to accommodate the high bandwidth For high-precision clock main clock for transmission to Node B
requirements of todays wireless synchronization in base stations, ZTEs (or eNode B) via E1 interface (without
services. Although GPON is a fixed- GPON OLT can obtain clock in various the 1588 v2 slave) or FE interface (with
line broadband fiber technology, its ways: from built-in Stratum 3 clock, the 1588v2 slave). BITS clock should
low cost and high bandwidth are from a BITS clock synchronization be a backup clock input to OLT.
advantageous for mobile backhaul network, from a SDH/MSTP
connections. ZTE offers a GPON network via E1/STM-1 lines, from a Legacy service transmission
mobile backhaul solution for 2G, 3G synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) via GE An aggregate gateway located
and 4G wireless networks. interfaces, from IEEE 1588v2 master, between BSC/RNC/xGW and MPLS/
or from a GPS receiver. IP networks can be used to convert IP
GPON Mobile Backhaul Solution In a GSM network, system clock packages into E1 or STM-1. Legacy
ZTEs GPON mobile backhaul should be obtained from SDH/MSTP services are transmitted from CBU
uses an advanced GPON Optical Line and should be the main clock for to the aggregation gateway using
Terminal (OLT) and Cellular Backhaul transmission to BTS via the E1 Pseudowire Emulation Edge-to-Edge
Units (CBUs), which together can interface. BITS clock should be a (PWE3) encapsulation. Advantages of
bear voice and data traffic between
BTS (Node B or eNode B) and BSC
(or RNC). OLT is a multiplexer that E1
Grandmaster
and OLT provides STM-1/4, E1, or 1588
ZTE
GPON OLT BSC/RNC/
GE/10GE in the uplink for connection Slave Clock LACP
Protection
MPLS/IP
xGW
to SDH/MSTP and IP/MPLS bearer FE/GE N GE/10GE GE/10GE
Aggregate GW
n e t w o r k s . Z T E s G P O N m o b i l e GPON CBU
1588
Boundary Clock
LTE eNode B
backhaul can be combined with bearer PWE3 Over IP
networks, as shown in Figure 1.
Issues of clock synchronization,
legacy service transmission, and service Figure 1. ZTEs GPON mobile backhaul solution.
PWE3 include:
It is supported on both OLT and GPS Clock
ZTE Launches a 7" Touch Screen 3G Android more than 1Gbps, visitors to the
expo were able to appreciate the
Tablet PC high-speed performance delivered
by 4G technology for the first time.
Bringing enriched entertainment and business features in a The expo is the largest event for
lightweight and portable design the IT and telecom market held in
Asia.
12 October 2010, Beijing ZTE As the ever-growing demand for
LTE-advanced is known as
launched its latest touch screen tablet mobile internet continues, ZTE Light
4G technology and it introduces
PC, ZTE Light, today in Beijing. The helps to make the internet more portable
carrier aggregation, enhanced
device is displayed at the P&T/Expo with its faster browsing experience and
antenna, relay, Coordinated Multi-
Comm China, bringing various distinct 7 inch TFT touch screen. Weighing only
point Tx/Rx (CoMP) and other
features in a slim and light weight tablet 403g ZTE Light is perfect to take with
key technologies. ZTE holds the
PC. you anywhere and with the utmost of
leading positions in all these fields.
ZTE Light brings another dimension ease.
It is estimated that in 2012, LTE-
to internet access with its vast range of ZTE Light also supports voice
advanced based ZTE base stations
entertainment and business applications. calling on dual band UMTS 2100
will be available around the world
It is altogether a more portable, easy- MHz/900 MHz and internet access on
to meet growing communication
to-use and internet friendly tablet PC, HSUPA network with a download speed
needs.
adding a brand new experience to of up to 7.2Mbps and an upload speed
entertainment and internet access. of up to5.76Mbps.
ZTE Launches the First WiMAX/ ZTE Ranks Top in KPI Tests
TD-LTE Dual-mode RRU in the by China Unicom
World 26 October 2010, Shenzhen ZTE announced that it
has emerged top in a series of KPI tests organized by China
18 October 2010, Chicago ZTE today launched Unicom, operator of the worlds largest UMTS network. The
the ZXMBW R9110, the worlds first WiMAX/TD- tests measured the performance of 56 cities networks in China.
LTE dual-mode Remote Radio Unit (RRU) at 4G World The results were revealed at a two-day Mobile Network
2010. As the industry leader in LTE TDD technology, Optimization work conference hosted by China Unicom in
ZTE was the first vendor to offer a smooth evolution Dalian on October 21st and 22nd 2010, which revealed that
from TD-SCDMA to TD-LTE with the ZXTR R8928 Chinese vendors remained on top of KPI rankings. While the
TD-SCDMA/LTE dual-mode RRU announced earlier network performance of each participant had improved greatly,
this year. As anticipation for widespread commercial ZTE maintained its top position in the list of global vendors.
adoption of LTE in the North American market grows, This status closely follows ZTEs No.1 ranking in the 77-city
the R9110 will respond to the evolving market needs as third-party KPI test in September and in the March tests in 55
the latest addition to ZTEs full range of WiMAX/TD- cities.
LTE dual-mode base station offerings. The network deployment by ZTE in Qinghuangdao city was
Supporting 2.3G/2.5GHz and 3.5GHz spectrum singled out for having the highest compound score amongst all
band, the R9110 has a unique 4T8R design and cities, whilst SanYa (by Ericsson) and Baoding (by ALU) were
advanced antenna technologies such as multiple-input also noted to have impressive performance. Shenzhen, one of
and multiple-output (MIMO) and beamforming (BF), Chinas five main cities, also had an extremely high compound
providing operators with a successful transition strategy score.
that can suit the market where various systems currently
co-exist.