alcatel-lucent cdma distributed base station portfolio

Alcatel-Lucent
CDMA Distributed
Base Station Portfolio
A streamlined, cost-effective way
to enhance capacity and coverage
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When faced with space limitations, cost concerns,
environmental issues or remote cell site locations,
you need exceptionally flexible options for de-
ploying new base stations. Alcatel-Lucent helps
you overcome these common obstacles with a
full portfolio of distributed base stations that use
available real estate more efficiently, minimize power
consumption — and even reduce the number of cell
sites you need. Offering a cost-effective alternative
to macro cell sites, the portfolio addresses all avail-
able frequencies, coverage areas and deployment
scenarios, including macro network coverage, micro
coverage and DAS application alternatives. It also
protects your investment by leveraging common
Alcatel-Lucent base station assets. CDMA distrib-
uted base stations are also part of the CTIA award-
winning Alcatel-Lucent Converged Base Station
Portfolio that enables wireless operators evolving
to the next generation LTE technology with maxi-
mum equipment reuse.
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To maintain service quality, wireless
operators are working hard to enhance
their network coverage — by filling
holes, supporting new frequencies

and deploying distributed antenna
systems (DAS). These efforts present
a wide array of challenges, as oper-
ators are forced to make creative
use of available cell sites. Many
locations, such as roofs and tower
tops, don’t have adequate space for
traditional base station solutions.
Or installation may be complicated
by environmental concerns, cost
considerations, remote locations or
special application requirements.
The Alcatel-Lucent CDMA Distri-
buted Base Station portfolio provides
exceptional deployment flexibility
and a full selection of products to
meet these diverse needs, enabling
you to make the best use of available
real estate, minimize site acquisition
costs, reduce your power bills and
manage operational issues more
effectively. Distributed base stations
provide capacity, coverage and net-
work performance comparable to
conventional macro solutions, and
their processing and capacity can
easily be adjusted to meet changing
traffic needs.
Overcome deployment challenges
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Distributed base stations expand
deployment options by using two
components, a base band unit (BBU)
containing the digital assets, and a
separate remote radio head (RRH)
containing the radio frequency
elements. This modular design
optimizes available space and allows
the main components of a base
station to be installed separately,
within the same site or several miles
apart. As a result, it enables a wider
variety of configurations — from
micro to macro coverage — with
various capacity levels. By gaining
these additional options for posi tion-
ing base station equipment, you
can save time on site acquisition,
lower installation and site costs and
improve performance, no matter
what deployment obstacles you face.
Leverage existing real
estate with “zero-footprint”
deployment
Each remote radio head weighs
under 21 KGs (45 lbs) and can be
easily and economically installed
by a single person. It also offers
cost-effective options for leveraging
any site — with “zero-footprint”

deployment that takes advantage
of available space on the side of
buildings, tower tops and utility
poles. Distributed products can
also be stacked on top of current
base station equipment. Or they
can use spare capacity in existing
base stations, providing significant
increases in network efficiency.
A smaller footprint – with greater flexibility
Figure 1. Remote RF Heads (RRH) for space-constrained cell sites
Before After
Digital
Backhaul
RF feeder
Antenna
Radio
Digital
Backhaul
RF jumper
Optical
link
Antenna
RRH
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Enhance coverage in remote locations
Distributed base stations can help speed and simplify site
acquisition with a “hoteling” application. It currently
allows up to twelve miles /20 km (25 miles/40 km in the
future) between a base station and an RRH, using the

same OA&M. This deployment option expands the num-
ber of sites available to you, while maintaining simple,
efficient operations with a centralized base unit.
Remote site
with RF head
Baseband unit
with local RRH
Remote site
with RF head
Figure 2. Remote RF Heads (RRH) hoteling applications
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CPRI-based distributed solution
• Transmit and receive digital baseband signals directly
over optical fiber
• No need for additional RF to optical converter
• Same OA&M system as BTS
• Same assets can be used for other distributed applications
• Carrier and sector growth options
RF over fiber solution
• Separate, additional equipment
• Multi-step RF conversion
• Separate administration
Baseband unit (BBU)
• Optical card module
(OCM-II) transmits
baseband signal
over fiber
Remote RF head (RRH)
• Includes integrated
radio, amplifier

and filter
Digital baseband
signal (CPRI)
RF to fiber
converter
DAS OA&M
RF over
fiber
signal
RF
DAS head
• Optical to
RF converter
• Amplifier
• Filter
Choose simplicity over complexity
Alcatel-Lucent’s distributed BTS portfolio simplifies deployment options and draws
upon a common set of building blocks that can be used to solve any deployment challenge
Figure 3. CPRI-based distributed configuration compared to RF-over-fiber DAS
Cost-effective alternative to outdoor distributed antenna system applications
The Alcatel-Lucent CRPI-based distributed base stations provide significant benefits over the RF-
over-fiber DAS solutions. There’s no need for RF to optical converters. Antennas can be placed
at optimal remote locations, where more capacity and coverage is needed, while using the same
OA&M system. The distributed base station also offers carrier and sector growth options which
give you more flexibility.
With this broader range of space-saving deployment options, you can rapidly deploy 3G networks at
minimal cost — whether you want to introduce high-quality voice and data services in new spec-
trum or enhance existing coverage.
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The Alcatel-Lucent CDMA Distributed Base Station

portfolio helps you achieve a lower total cost of ownership
(TCO) with the following CAPEX and OPEX savings:
•Reducedtotalnumberofcellsitesrequiredinagiven
geographic area when deployed in tower-top applications.
•Upto50percentdecreaseinpowerconsumption,
compared with conventional base stations.
•Moreeconomicalsiterentals,asaresultofthebase
stations’ light weight, small size and “zero-footprint”
deployments
•Reducedcivilworks,withnoneedforheavysteel
infrastructure
•Streamlinedinstallationthatcanusethird-party
access and connectivity and eliminate feeders and
TMA installation
•Protectionforyourinvestment,basedontheportfolio’s
ability to leverage common base station assets — and
evolve smoothly to LTE with maximum equipment reuse
Reduce your total cost of ownership
FEATURES BENEFITS
Base band unit and remote radio heads that can be separated by up to twelve miles/
20 km (25 miles/40 km in the future)
Greater deployment flexibility
Better RF performance than traditional macro solutions for equivalent power levels
when deployed in tower-top applications
Reduced total number of sites required
Weatherized units that minimize space requirements • Easiersiteacquisition
• Lowerrentalcosts
Lightweight remote radio head (RRH) that can be carried by one person • Easiersiteinstallation
• Noneedforfeeders
Call processing and capacity that can be expanded easily, according to traffic needs Increased scalability

More efficient use of power Up to 50 percent reduction in power use over previous base stations
Reduced environmental impact through minimized power consumption, noise
visual impact
Fewer zoning issues
Support for CDMA2000
®
1X,1xEV-DORev.OandRev.Atechnologies Enhancedrevenueopportunities
Support for a full range of power supply and coverage scenarios Flexible deployment
Integrated maintenance and administration ReducedOPEX
CPRI specification adapted for CDMA SupportforsmoothevolutiontoLTE
Table 1. Features and benefits
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Alcatel-Lucent distributed base stations can improve the
eco-sustainability of your business. By utilizing high effi-
ciency amplifiers based on DPD and Doherty technology,
and deploying convection-cooled (fanless), noise-free, and
heaterless RRHs, Alcatel-Lucent has lowered the power
consumption of these products by up to 50 percent over
traditional products. The distributed base stations also
reduce the number of cell sites required when deployed as
tower-top applications, bringing additional power savings
at the network level.
In addition, the advanced software features, and high reli-
ability and distributed architecture minimize field and cell
maintenance trips, resulting in fewer carbon emissions
from transportation.
The “zero-footprint” approach with no huts and no cranes
needed also save natural resources by using less installa-
tion materials and simplifying logistics.
The low power requirements of the products may also

enable alternate energy use, such as solar or wind power,
to further minimize environmental impact.
Minimize environmental impact
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Frequency: 850, 1900 and 1700/2100 MHz
PCS RRH
AWS RRH
850 MHz RRH
Multicarrier support
Support for 3G1x and EV-DO
Multiple baseband unit (BBU) options
9228 Macro
Distributed – BBU
9234 d2U
Distributed – BBU
9222 Micro
Distributed – BBU
Figure 4. A complete distributed portfolio for all environments
Alcatel-Lucent extends the capa-
bilities of its existing CDMA offer-
ings with this complete CDMA
distributed portfolio. Each product
in the portfolio is targeted to specific
cover age areas and deployment
scenarios, including macro network
coverage, micro coverage and DAS
application alternatives.
The Alcatel-Lucent 9234 d2U
Distributed is a small form factor

base station that is ideal for 3-sector,
space-constrained deployments. The
9222 Micro Distributed provides sec-
tor growth options for the existing
9222 Micro. And the 9228 Macro
Distributed offers 6-sector capacity
for high-quality, economical and low-
impact coverage in urban and sub-
urban areas. It’s also a cost-effective
alternative for DAS deployment.

A complete portfolio for all your needs
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As the industry’s leading CDMA equipment provider,
Alcatel-Lucent offers innovative new ways to overcome
deployment challenges and improve operating efficiency.
Contact your Alcatel-Lucent sales representative to find
out how our distributed base stations can meet your
specific needs.
•Alcatel-Lucentisthenumberonesupplierofglobal
CDMA networks with 42 percent CDMA market
share (source: Dell’Oro, December 2008).
•Alcatel-LucentwasthersttosupportCDMAand
spread spectrum technology — and completed the
industry’s first CDMA200 1X EV-DO Rev. A calls.
•Alcatel-LucenthasaproventrackrecordofBTS
deployment with nearly 218,000 base stations
shipped around the world, as of March 31, 2009.
•Alcatel-Lucentisthefirstcompanytoadaptthe
Common Public Radio Interface (CPRI) specification

to CDMA, providing a smooth evolution path to 4G
technologies.
•Ourdistributedbasestationoffersahighlyefcient,
reduced-power alternative to macro cell sites.
•Theportfolioexpandsourabilitytomeeteverypossible
deployment challenge, by providing a space-saving
modular design with increased flexibility and zero-foot-
print options.
•CDMAdistributedbasestationscanleveragecommon
assets with other field-proven base station products —
reducing CAPEX and OPEX.
•Alcatel-LucentBellLabssupportsongoinginnovations
in form factors and capacity options.
•Alcatel-LucentConvergedBaseStationStrategywon
the first place E-Tech Award at CTIA 2009. The strat-
egy enables CDMA operators smoothly evolve to the
next generation LTE technology with maximum equip-
ment reuse.
The market leader in CDMA technology
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