3G Active Antenna Test Success
3G Active Antenna Test Success
30th July , 2009
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Europe : A new antenna that is designed by Nokia Siemens Networks ( NSN ) will reduce costs and carbon emissions for 3G mobile phone operators. Tests were conducted in conjunction with Vodafone at the NSN Innovation Centre in Madrid, Spain and in Italy. The Active Antenna can be seen above it's the grey unit on the right.
This is the very first time that an Active Antenna has been used on a 3G WCDMA network. The equipment used was uB900 Antenna Embedded Radio, Flexi Base Station and Vodafone Italy provided 3G network access for the tests.
When an Active Antenna design philosphy is implemented it means that some parts of the base station ( eg coaxial cables can be replaced by RF components ) can be integrated into the Active Antenna. This lowers power intake and also reduces the size of the base station.
Active Antenna design can be used in GSM, WCDMA and 3G LTE in line with the requirements of the Single RAN specification. The Active Antenna is aimed at operators adopting new 3G wireless networks or those moving to 3G LTE.
The Active Antenna solution is targeted at operators rolling out new 3G or LTE (Long Term Evolution) networks or enhancing their existing 3G networks.
“Vodafone is committed to driving innovation throughout its operations and working closely with its vendor community to enhance the quality of our customers’ experience, while identifying opportunities for greater cost efficiencies” said Fergal Kelly, Director of Access Networks, Vodafone Group.
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