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UTRAN Product Family

Equipment for 3G and

Future Radio Networks

 The best solution
for optimized use of Air Interface
Siemens and NEC have jointly
worked out a strategy to take
optimal advantage of the most
valuable resource of UMTS,
the Air Interface.
This strategy is based on two
UTRAN (UTRAN – UMTS Ter-
restrial Radio Access Network)
modes: FDD (Frequency Divi-
sion Duplex) and TDD (Time
Division Duplex). These two
modes complement each other,
though each has its own spe-
cific advantages in different
environments. The combination
of both modes will allow per-
sonalized services in all sorts
of environments: at home, in
the office and on the move.
FDD FDD/TDD
Macro Cell Micro Cell
Range: 350m up to 20km Range: some 50 - 300m
■ Suburban/rural ■ Hot spots
■ High mobility ■ Medium mobility
■ Up to 384 kbps ■ Up to 384 kbps
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The two UMTS modes will
cover additional spectrum and
allow allocation of services by
means of the exact mode that
best matches the characteristics
of the specific service. This will
ultimately improve the efficien-
cy of spectrum exploitation.
Siemens and NEC firmly believe
that only the combined deploy-
ment of FDD and TDD will
result in optimal use of the
spectrum resources. That is
why they have brought to-
gether their check valid know
how in mobile radio and jointly
developed a product portfolio
that is optimally geared towards
this strategy.
TDD
Pico Cell
Range: some 10m
■ Office/Home enviroment
■ Low mobility
■ Up to 2 Mbps
 The ideal equipment for a
Node B
Node B
Node B
With its @vantage portfolio,
Siemens has created a com-
plete portfolio of UMTS radio
access network elements.
Each Siemens UMTS network
element incorporates features
for optimal re-use of the exist-
ing GSM infrastructure. This
permits the smooth integration
of UMTS into existing networks.
The Siemens UMTS Radio
Access Network is connected
to the UMTS Core Network via
a high-speed ATM Interface (Iu
interface). The UTRAN consists
of RNCs and the NodeBs. The
RNC is equivalent to the BSC
in a GSM network, while the
NodeBs correspond to the BTS
in GSM. The RNC is responsi-
ble for the core processing in
the UTRAN. It gives mobility to
Wideband Radio Access Network
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the user supporting a variety of
handover mechanisms. It also
includes functions for micro
diversity to provide best quality
of service to the users equip-
ment. The RNC can link-up
with hundreds of NodeBs via
dedicated or multiplexed Iub-
interfaces. This helps to mini-
mize the operators capital
investment. The UTRAN archi-
tecture is both scaleable and
modular to best suit operator
requirements. All network ele-
ments and their respective
configurations are adminis-
tered by an enhanced network
management system that com-
bines the management of both
3G and 2G network on a single
platform.
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 Our solution for an
early market entry
NB-530
The FDD Macro NodeB
NB-530 is the Siemens start-up
solution for fast introduction of
UMTS. The advantages are
many: even if the NB-530 will
appear in the market, already in
mid-2001, it benefits from the
experiences made by the first
commercial deployment in
Japan. This NodeB is highly
flexible, offering a number of
possible configurations, rang-
ing from one carrier one sector
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(1/0/0), to a full blown 2 carrier,
3 sector configuration (2/2/2).
The NB-530 as such already
has high capacity with up to
20 channel cards (including the
extension rack) each carrying
24 AMR voice channels. So the
NB-530 can supply entire city
areas with UMTS. Due to its
high 20W per carrier power,
the NB-530 also can be used
for overall UMTS coverage.
 The compact solution for
an easy network rollout
NB-440
The compact FDD NodeB NB-
440/441 is specifically designed
for mass roll-out of the UTRAN.
This small-sized Node B stand-
ing on the 2nd generation plat-
form addresses the latest mar-
ket demands derived from a
start-up experience with UMTS
networks. The NB-440/441 has
a high capacity, ranging from
2 carrier, 3 sector configuration
(2/2/2) up to a full blown 2 car-
rier, 6 sector configuration
(2/2/2/2/2/2) by using an exten-
sion rack. It can be upgraded
up to 3 frequencies.
The NB-440/441 is not only for
high capacity. With an output
power of 40W in a single carrier
configuration, it can cover very
large cell ranges in areas with
lower user density. The NB-
440/441 is smaller, lighter in
weight and generates higher
capacity than the start-up
NodeB NB-530. The hardware
will be completely redesigned
for lower cost and provisions
for future upgrades. The compact
NodeB will be made available
in two versions, one for indoor
implementation (NB-440) and
one for outdoors deployment
(NB-441). The devices have a
new shelf design allowing
maximum scalability.
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 The very high capacity NodeB
NB-540
The NB-540 will provide very
high capacity and large cell
coverage. It is designed for
deployment in spreading cities
where there is generally high
subscriber density not concen-
trated in hot spots. The NB-540
can support up to 4 UMTS fre-
quency bands in each cell so
that in total 12 carriers are
available to carry the high load.
A total number of 20 Channel
Cards, each capable of handling
48 voice channels, can be
scheduled to process the traffic
coming in via the 12 carriers.
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Six E1 interfaces (2 Mbps each)
are implemented to link up with
the RNC.
This High Capacity Macro FDD
Node B is equal in size to the
NB-530 but provides double
the capacity of the NB-530.
The NB-540 also fits on the
2nd generation platform and is
designed to complement the
family of compact Node Bs
(NB-440, NB-441) wherever
high-capacity requirements
need to be met.
The UMTS/GSM

all-in-one solution

NB-640G

The NB-640G can also be As an alternative, it is also pos-

configured as a GSM/UMTS sible to replace the GSM shelf
colocated base station. In this by an UMTS service compart-
scenario, the NB-640G accom- ment, which provides space for
modates a UMTS shelf with power supply, battery back-up
NB-440 capacity and a 6-carrier and transmission equipment.
GSM-base station. In this con-
figuration, the NB-640G will
enable expansion of existing
GSM-sites to GSM/UMTS sites
without any loss of capacity.

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 The micro: UMTS without any footprint
NB-341
This Siemens micro FDD
NodeB is a smart, one-carrier
omni-solution. The NB-341 is
optimized for low-cost and easy-
to-handle solutions because of
low weight (< 30 kg) and small
dimensions. It can be easily and
quickly installed on walls
because it is housed in a special
outdoor cabinet (-33 … 50°C).
The NB-341 is ideally suited to
provide UMTS service at sites
where macro Node B installa-
tion are not adequate due to
limited installation space or dif-
ficult propagation conditions.
Such situation are typically
found in subway transport sys-
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tems underground garages or
in-house applications. Because
of its low noise convection
cooling and low maintenance
needs, it can operate in areas
that require silence or where
maintenance tasks are difficult
to be performed (e.g. at hidden
places in old towns).
The NB-341 can be comple-
mented with a two 5W boost-
ers to extend coverage. For
instance, 3 such NB-341s can
be grouped to form a 1/1/1
based station that provides
10 W of power to the user and
requires no footprint.
 The specialist forTDD hot spots
NB-150
TDD is most effective when
placed on top of FDD hot
spots, where a high-density of
3G mobile subscribers is
expected. To serve those areas,
Siemens has developed this
Pico TDD NodeB. The NB-150
is the fastest UMTS NodeB
with up to 2Mbit/s. It is the
world’s first commercial TDD
Node B and probably the
world’s smallest UMTS NodeB
(< 10l, < 6kg ) as well. It can
be easily installed and emits
no noise thanks to a passive
cooling concept and low power
consumption. So the NB-150 is
best suited for indoor areas like
airports, exhibition halls, con-
ference centers, etc. Its distrib-
uted ATM server architecture
allows distributed scenarios
with up to 5 NB-150 per server
as well as integrated solutions.
The NB-150 can be empowered
by optional external boosters
and antennas.
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 The intelligence of UTRAN
RN-750

The Radio Network Controller interfaces. It has a a scalable

(RNC) is the network element
responsible for mobility man-
agement, call processing, link
maintenance and handover
mechanisms. The Siemens
RNC RN-750 uses an internal
ATM switch. Dedicated feature
packages are provided for FDD
mode, TDD mode and the
combined TDD/FDD mode. The
(RN-750) has very flexible
capacity in terms of processing
power and number and type of
architecture based on a very
modular switching platform
and a standardized network
management interface. The
RN-750 is designed to support
both modes FDD and TDD
within the same piece of
equipment. This makes a
seamless handover between
TDD and FDD connections
possible. Due to a safety con-
cept with N+1 redundancy it is
highly reliable.

RC-950

The Radio Commander RC-950 provides access to manage

represents the new generation
of the well-established
Siemens OMC-B line, the ele-
ment manager for mobile radio
networks. The Radio Comman-
der can support different tech-
nologies and value-added ser-
vices such as GSM-BSS,
GPRS, EDGE, UTRAN-RNC and
NodeB, Corporate GSM
(WARP) and TD-SCDMA. It pro-
vides a common platform
allowing management of both
generation networks on the
same O&M platform and user
interface. For the UTRAN net-
work elements (RNC and
NodeB), the Radio Commander
functions of transmission
equipment, i.e. it supports the
link between RNC and NodeB.
NodeBs for both FDD and TDD
are supported as well. With its
future-proof system architec-
ture, the Radio Commander
meets all the customer require-
ments of the new converging
mobile market, permitting a
seamless migration path
towards 3G networks. The
graphical user interface of the
RC-950 means very intuitive
element management and fast
location of affected elements
on a nationwide or city map.

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Key features of the Siemens NodeB family:

NB-Type NB-150 NB-341 NB-440 NB-441* NB-530 NB-531 NB-540 NB-640G

Configuration 1 carrier 1/0/0 1/1/1 2/2/2 1/1/1 1/1/1 4/4/4 2/2/2
serverclient up to 1/1/1 up to 3/3/3 + 6TRx
or stand- (3 NB-341) with exten- GSM
alone sion rack
Footprint [mm] no footprint no footprint 600x450 700x650 600x600 700x2300 600x600 600x450
dimensions [mm] <10l h/w/d = h = 1175 h = 1325 h = 1800 h = 2000 h = 1800 h = 2020
610x470
x148
Weight [kg] <6 <30 140 200 220 700 220 (TDC) 320
Power consumption [W] approx.80 W approx.370W 2500 3990 3200 4500 TBD 7300
Temperature range [°C] -5/+50 -45/+50 -5/+50 -33/+50 -5/+50 -45/+50 TBD -5/+40

Siemens AG is the only com-
pany able to cover all aspects
of the third mobile generation.
In addition to our UTRAN activi-
ties, we are also a traditional
market leader in the core net-
work and switching segments.
When it comes to mobile
phones, Siemens has also
earned itself an outstanding
position. We are also proud of
our key position in our core
competence areas, namely
medicine, traffic, household
technology and industry.
With its worldwide service
organization, Siemens is a vig-
orous, experienced and reliable
partner for network operators
when it comes to setting up,
operating and financing UMTS
networks, whose worth, after
all will run into the billions.

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@vantage is a portfolio of Siemens products and solutions for 3G mobile communication and beyond. In order to provide mobile
operators with the most advanced, best-in-class products, Siemens has developed a comprehensive line of products addressing
scalable network infrastructures as well as attractive new applications and services. @vantage will guarantee high-quality, future-
proof technology, highly economic operations, quick roll-out for new operators and a clear migration path for existing 2G operators.

Abbreviations
AMR Adaptive Multi-Rate O&M Operation & Maintenance
standard OMCB Operation & Maintenance
ATM Asynchronous Transfer Center for Basestations
Mode RNCS Radio Network Controller
BSC Base Station Controller TDD Time Division Duplex
BTS Base Transceiver Station TD-SCDMA Time Division Synchro-
CDMA Code Division Multiple nous CDMA
Access UMTS Universal Mobile
EDGE Enhanced Data rates for Telecommunications
GSM Evolution UTRAN Universal Terrestrial
FDD Frequency Division Radio Access Network
Duplex WARP Wireless Access Radio
GSM Global System for Protocol
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