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The migration from second-generation to third-generation mobile systemsis one of the core issues facing the industry as it enters into the new

tele-coms world. Ericsson is committed to making this migration as seamlessas possible for the operator. One of Ericssons cornerstone products is anew, indoor

macro-base station the RBS 2206.

TheRBS 2206A flexibleticketto third-

generation wireless systems

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Twice the capacity, samefootprint

The RBS 2206 is a successor to theRBS 2202, which is the worlds most deployed GSM base station. A new

doubletransceiver unit (dTRU) in the RBS 2206gives it unsurpassed capacity: with room forsix dTRUs, it can serve as a 12transceiverbase station, which is twice the capacity

of the RBS 2202. Nonetheless, the footprintof the two models is exactly the same, whichis an important point today, many basestation sites host two RBS 2202 units. If these units were

replaced with the RBS2206, the extra space gained at the site couldbe used for a second unit, say, one that sup-ports third-generation standards (Figure 2).Thus, operators can build a third-

generationnetwork using existing sites. This is goodnews, since site space is a valuable operatorasset.

True bridge from 2G to 3G

When an operator decides to implementthirdgeneration technology, the RBS 2206can provide coverage quickly. Indeed, theRBS 2206 is a true bridge from second- tothird-

generation systems. Full support forenhanced data rates for global evolution(EDGE) is achieved by adding one or moreplug-in transceiver units in the cabinetstransceiver

slots; support for widebandcodedivision multiple access (WCDMA) isachieved by adding a plug-in WCDMAtransceiver unit (WTRU) and a remote radiounit (RRU). The RBS

2206, which represents a flexible, lowcost ticket to thirdgeneration capabilities, is especially suitedto sites where space is a premium (urbanareas) or where coverage is

the main priori-ty (rural areas).

Plug-in WTRU and remote radio unit

As mentioned above, the RBS 2206 can beexpanded to support WCDMA using aplug-in WTRU, which

contains basebandfunctionality (Figure 3). A remote radiounit, which can be placed anywhere betweenthe cabinet and the antenna, contains radiofunctionality and power amplification.

Theconnection between the base station and theremote unit is made by means of a fiber opticcable, making installation flexible and easy.Up to three RRUs can be deployed, de-pending

on the number of sector configura-tions (one, two or three).

Figure 1Photograph of the RBS 2206. Dimensionsin mm (height x width x depth):1900 x 600 x 400.

Generation 2.5

In the interim before third-generation systems are introduced, the RBS 2206 can aptlyfulfill several roles, since it provides full sup-port for the technologies that pave the wayfor third-generation

systems. The RBS 2206isfully prepared for GSM data services, in-cluding 14.4 kbit/s time slots, high-speedcircuitswitched data (HSCSD), and general packet radio service (GPRS);

andequipped with a powerful distributionswitch unit (DXU) and fast internalbuses, which guarantee full EDGE sup-port on all time slots. Moreover, the DXUis prepared for Internet protocol-

based(IP) A-bis transmission.

Immediate benefits
The RBS 2206 also offers several immedi-ate benefits to present-day GSM networks.Apart from

having twice the capacity of itspredecessor, the RBS 2206 also gives im-proved radio performance. For example, inaddition to standard, twobranch diversity,it supports four-branch

receiver diversity,which improves the uplink with up to 4 dB.

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WCDMARBS 3202RBS 2206R B S 2 2 0 2 R B S 2 2 0 2

Figure 2The footprint of the RBS 2206 is onehalfthat of the RBS 2202. Thus, by upgradingto the

RBS 2206, operators have spaceover for, say, a second unit that supportsthird-generation standards. 2GSe co nd- ge ner at i on mo bi l e / wi r e l e ss system3 GThi r d- ge ne r at i on mo bi l e / wi r e l e ss systemC DU-FCombiner and distribution unit (F)CDUGCombiner and distribution unit

(G)dTRUDouble transceiver unit DXUDi st r i but i on s wi t ch uni t EDGEEnhanced data rates for global evolutionGPRSGeneral packet radio serviceGSMGlobal system for mobile communicationHSCSDHigh-speed circuit-switched

data R B S R a d i o b a s e stationRRURemote radio unitTRUTransceiver u n i t WCDMAWideband code-division multipleaccessW T R U W C DMA TRU BOX A, ABBREVIATIONS Key features Six double transceiver units (dTRU) for a totalof

12 transceiversHybrid combining one, two or three sectors inone cabinetFilter combining one, two or three sectors inone cabinet35/16 W output power from cabinet (CDU-G)20 W output power from cabinet (CDUF)Synthesized and baseband frequency hoppingPrepared for data: 14.4 kbit/s, HSCSD,

GPRSPrepared for twoslot WTDUsSupports 12 EDGE transceivers on all timeslotsAll speech codes: HR, FR, EFRDual-band (GSM 900/GSM 1800)Extended range 121 kmSupports software power boostPrepared for IP-based transmissionPrepared for four-branch receiver diversityPrepared for

GPS-assisted positioning ser-vices BOX B, THE RBS 2206 Technical specifications Frequency bandEGSM 900, GSM 1800 Transmission (Tx)925-960, 1805-1880 MHz Re cept i on ( Rx) 880 - 915, 17101785 MHz D i m e n s i o n s 1 9 00x600x400

m m Weight (equipped)230 kgPower into ant e nna f ee der 35 W ( GSM 900) 28 W (GSM 1800)Receiver sensitivity-110 dBm P o w e r s u p p l y 1 2 0 to 250 VAC, 50/60 H z -48 to 72 VDC+20 to +29 VDC

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The combination of two unique features Extended range 121 km , and four-branch receiver diversity gives almost immediaterural coverage at the lowest

possible cost.The RBS 2206 also comes with two newcombinersthe CDU-F and CDU-G which when compared to the combiners of the RBS 2202, increase output power by1 dB.

Obviously, increased output powerimplies greater site-to-site distance. Thus,compared to the RBS 2202, networks builtwith the RBS 2206 require approximately15% fewer sites (Figure

4).The CDU-G combiner can be configuredin either capacity or coverage mode. In cov-erage mode, its output power is increased by3 dB to 35 W, making it ideal for rural sitesor roll-outs

where speed or cost is a key fac-tor.Because it is fully compatible withEricssons RBS 2202, the RBS 2206 canquickly and easily be implemented in pre-sent-day networks. The RBS 2206 will be-come

commercially available during thefirst quarter of 2001. EDGE functionalitywill be introduced a few months later. Theplug-in WTRU will be offered for deploy-ment in 2002.

Conclusion
The RBS 2206 gives operators flexible entryinto the world of third-generation systems.Having the same footprint as the RBS 2202but double the capacity, the RBS 2206 freesup 50% of

the cabinet space currently oc-cupied at base station sites. Operators canuse this extra space to install a third-generation base station; for example, theWCDMA macrobase station/RBS 3202.The RBS 2206

is fully prepared for EDGEand WCDMA. To add WCDMA function-ality, operators need only plug in aWCDMA transceiver unit and remote radiounit. Thus, because major site investmentscan

be reused, the RBS 2206 gives operatorsrapid, lowcost roll-out of a third-generation network.
R R U R R U R R U RBS 2206WCDMAEDGE

Figure 3The RBS 2206 can be expanded to support WCDMA using a

plug-in WTRU andremote radio unit.

RBS 2206+ 15%RBS 2202

Figure 4The increased site-to-site distance afforded by the CDU-F combiner means that compared to the RBS 2202 networksbuilt with the RBS 2206 require approximately 15% fewer sites.

Manual BTS Ericcson 2206

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