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AiR 21, 1.
3 M
B7A 2P(*)
The Antenna-Integrated Radio (AIR)
is a single tower-mounted unit that
can replace the antenna/s and radio
for one sector. There is no need for
additional electronics such as ASC
and a RET Actuator and control. A
passive antenna function for an extra
band is provided.
The height and width are the same as

for a passive antenna with similar
characteristics. The depth is
increased to house the radios’
electronics. Digital Units (DUs) from
Ericsson’s RBS 6000 family provide
the baseband.
One or two DUs, depending on

capacity and the standards to be
supported, are needed for a three-
sector site with AIR units.
(*)There are two passive antennas in AIR unit type AIR 21 B7A 2P. Each antenna with a frequency band of 1710–2170MHz.
The AIR is especially suited for state of the
art mobile broadband base stations utilizing
advanced MIMO techniques. Less tower
mounted equipment is required and the
unit’s attractive appearance enables it to
blend in well with other existing equipment.
The same applies to sites with multiple
access technologies on different frequency
bands.
With AIR, it is only necessary to swap

antennas in order to add new 3G/4G
technology on-site or at a new site. The AIR
also saves power compared to traditional
RBSs.
Functionality for the AIR unit
The figure to the right shows an example of

the hardware that a single AIR unit can
replace.
The function of the AIR unit is the same, but

the implementation is different.
The AIR unit’s active band has two radios

(2) connected to a pair of cross-polarized
antenna arrays (1). Remote electrical tilt (3)
is included.
Air supports 2 TX for the down-link and 4

RX for the up-link.
Two passive antennas function on the

(B3~B1) frequency band not used by the
AIR unit’s active part is optional. The
passive function includes an antenna array
(4) and a RET motor (5) with a modem to
control it (6).
The tilts for the active part and the passive

part are controlled independently, but each
band has the same tilt for both arrays and
for both polarizations.
Configuration Example
Figure below shows a typical configuration with LTE with 2 × 2 MIMO for Band 7.
One AIR unit is deployed in each sector.
A common base band unit with a DUS inside provides base band processing and
back-haul.
The AIR unit is equipped with two passive antennas supporting a frequency range
between Band 3 and Band 1.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AIR 21, 1.3M, B7A 2P
RADIO
Active frequency band: Band 7 (2500-2570 / 2620-2670 MHz)

Passive frequency band: Band 3 - Band 1 (1710 - 2170 MHz)
Downlink EIRP: 2 x 62 dBm (in bore-sight direction for the active band)
Uplink sensitivity: Uplink sensitivity: TBD*
Remote electrical tilt: -2° to -12°, independently controlled per frequency band
MIMO: 2 x 2 for DL
4 RX branches to be used for diversity/ beam-steering /MIMO
Instantaneous bandwidth: 20 MHz
Capacity (single standard per sector): Up to 4 carriers WCDMA with 2 x 2 DL MIMO
Up to 20 MHz LTE with 2 x 2 DL MIMO
Multi-RAT capability: Single standard or two simultaneous standards
(Capacity above is reduced for multi-RAT)
Bore-sight antenna gain for passive antenna option: 17 dBi
Nominal beam-width, azimuth: 60° (active antenna) 63° (passive antenna)
Nominal beam-width, elevation: 6° (active antenna) 6° (passive antenna)
Additional antenna parameters: See Antenna characteristics, page 3
MECHANICAL Specification
Weight (excl. mounting brackets): 44,3 kg for active and passive

Size (H x W x D): 1429 x 307 x 200 mm
Wind load: 580 N / 300 N / 720 N
(frontal/lateral/rear-side) @ 42 m/s wind speed
INTERFACES
AIR – DU: DATA 1, Data 2: CPRI links (SFP modules with LC socket
+ flanges that match protective cover TYCO C20611458)
Power: - 48 V DC (TYCO/Ericsson RPT 447 04)
Passive antenna: TX/RX 1, TX/RX 2: RF connectors (7-16 female)
SUPPORTING BASE-BAND One or two units depending on configuration.

RBS 6601:
* 1 dB better than best-in-class RRU connected to same size best-in-class antenna

** Other base-band configurations are available

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AiR 21, 1.

The height and width are the same as

One or two DUs, depending on

With AIR, it is only necessary to swap

Functionality for the AIR unit

The figure to the right shows an example of

The function of the AIR unit is the same, but

The AIR unit’s active band has two radios

Air supports 2 TX for the down-link and 4

Two passive antennas function on the

The tilts for the active part and the passive

Active frequency band: Band 7 (2500-2570 / 2620-2670 MHz)

Weight (excl. mounting brackets): 44,3 kg for active and passive

SUPPORTING BASE-BAND One or two units depending on configuration.

* 1 dB better than best-in-class RRU connected to same size best-in-class antenna

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