AIR 32 is an Antenna Integrated Radio

unit in the Ericsson Radio System

product portfolio.

In a single tower mounted unit it

includes one or two radios and several
antennas with associated RET units.

It also includes passive antenna ports

for connection to external radio units.
This makes it an ideal product for easy
upgrade of networks by reusing
existing antenna positions on sites.

The height and width are the same as

for a passive antenna with similar
characteristics. The depth is increased
to house the radio electronics.

Using one or two Ericsson Radio

Systems Digital Units (DUs) different
capacity or multi-standard
configurations can be realized.
Functionality
The AIR 32 has four active Transmit/
Receive (TX/RX) antenna branches per
active band connected to two, side by
side and closely spaced cross-polarized
antenna columns. This enables the use
of advanced multi-antenna techniques
such as up to four-antenna
transmitter/downlink spatial multiplexing
(MIMO) and four-antenna receiver
diversity and interference rejection.
The single band active versions also
includes the functionality of two
independently tilted cross-polarized high
band passive antennas, i.e. in total four
high band passive ports. In addition, the
high/low band AIR 32 variants add the
functionality of one cross-polarized low
band passive antenna, i.e. two low band
passive ports. The passive antenna ports
can be connected to external radio units
which make AIR 32 ideally for a 3G or 4G
upgrade of legacy systems or a new
frequency band overlay.
The AIR 32 has built-in Remote Electrical
down Tilt (RET) control of the antennas.
The active and passive antennas can be
tilted independently and can be
controlled either via the integrated radio
or via external radio unit with the RET
control signaling superimposed on the
passive RF connectors. In addition, the
high/low band variants use an internal
FlexRET unit(iFlexRET) and internal Site
Sharing Adaptor(iSSA) for enhanced
control flexibility.
AIR 32 is a multi-standard unit supporting
single or mixed mode operation of GSM,
WCDMA and LTE for applicable
frequency bands.
RF performance
The AIR 32 architecture with the radio
closely integrated with the antennas
ensures superior RF performance
compared to other site configurations
through less insertion loss and enhanced
optimization.
The four-antenna receiver capability
coupled with baseband functionality for
receiver diversity (Maximum-Ratio
Combining, or MRC) and interference
rejection (Interference Rejection
Combining, or IRC) also provides
significant uplink performance
improvements over conventional two-
antenna receiver capability. It doubles
the effective antenna area and
correspondingly adds user specific
receiver-side beam-forming functionality.
For LTE(FDD) the four-antenna
transmitter capability coupled with
baseband functionality for up to 4x4
spatial multiplexing(MIMO) also
provides significant downlink
performance improvements over
conventional two-antenna transmitter
capability. It adds user specific
transmitter-side beam-forming or the
possibility to run up to four layers of
downlink data transmission.
The AIR 32 is a complete radio and
antenna system solution integrated and
verified in factory which ensures first
class network performance.
Operator benefits and values
The unique design of AIR 32 enables fast
roll out of multiple radio access
technologies with minimal site impact
while providing excellent RF link budget
properties.
The main benefits using AIR compared to
traditional macro cabinet based radio or
standard remote radio are typically
related to:
CAPEX savings from less or no need for
building permits, rental negotiations and
structural works as well as faster
installation.
OPEX savings from no extra rental costs
and improved installation quality.
REVENUE gain from improved Time To
Market, improved radio performance and
improved network quality.
Data 1
(3GPP B7)
Data 2
(3GPP B3)
Data 2
Data 1 (3GPP B7)
(3GPP B3)
- 48 VDC
(3GPP B3)
- 48 VDC RF
(3GPP B3) R1-
RF
R1+ AISG IN
AIR 32 B7A B3A LBP 2m
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RADIO
Active frequency band: 3GPP Band 7, 2500 – 2570 / 2620 – 2690 MHz
3GPP Band 3, 1710 – 1785 / 1805 – 1880 MHz
Downlink EIRP in bore-sight
direction for the active band: B7 4x 62.5 dBm
B3 4x 62 dBm
Multi-antenna techniques*: DL: Optimized for 4x2 beam-formed and 4x4 closed-loop spatial multiplexing (MIMO)
UL: Optimized for four-antenna receiver diversity (MRC) and interference rejection (IRC)
Instantaneous bandwidth: B7: 40 MHz LTE,
B3: 40 MHz LTE, 20 MHz GSM
Carrier capacity,
single standard per sector and band: LTE(FDD): Up to 40 MHz LTE (FDD) with four-antenna transmitter/receiver with up to 3
carriers per antenna branch.
GSM: Up to 2 carriers per antenna branch and 6 carriers in total with two- or four-
antenna receiver diversity.

Multi-Standard Mixed Mode: GSM/LTE: Up to 4 carriers in total per antenna branch. Maximum carrier capacity in single
standard mode applies within the respectively supported IBW.

ANTENNA (Values based on NGMN-P-BASTA (version 9.6) requirements)

Active system Y1 (Yellow 1 - left**) Y2 (Yellow 2 - right**)
Frequency range: 2500 – 2690 MHz 2500 – 2690 MHz
Gain 17.3 ... 17.6 … 17.0 dBi 17.8... 18.1 … 17.9 dBi
at min… mid… max tilt: min… mid… max min… mid… max
Gain over all tilts: 17.4 ± 0.4 dBi 18.0 ± 0.4 dBi

Horizontal pattern
Half-power beam width: 62.8° ± 5.2° 57.7° ± 3.2°
Front-to-back ratio, total power ±30°: > 26.6 dB > 26.0 dB
Cross polar discrimination
at bore sight: > 14 dB > 14.7 dB
over sector: > 8.4 dB > 10.4 dB
Azimuth beam port-to-port tracking: < 3.1 dB < 2.4 dB
Azimuth beam squint: -1.8° ± 3.2° -0.8°± 4.0°

Vertical pattern
Half-power beam width: 4.3° ± 0.2° 5.1° ± 0.3°
Electrical tilt, continuously adjustable: 2.5° – 12° 2.5° – 12°
First upper sidelobe suppression: > 17.7 dB > 22.3 dB

Active system B1 (Blue 1- left**) B2 (Blue 2 - right**)

Frequency range: 1710 – 1880 MHz 1710 – 1880 MHz
Gain 16.8....17.1... 16.8 dBi 16.8....17.0... 16.9 dBi
at min… mid… max tilt: min… mid… max min… mid… max
Gain over all tilts: 17.0 ± 0.4 dBi 16.9 ± 0.4 dBi

Horizontal pattern
Half-power beam width: 62.3° ± 3.3° 63.6 ± 2.3°
Front-to-back ratio, total power ±30°: > 26.8 dB > 26.7 dB
Cross polar discrimination
at bore sight: > 14.9 dB > 20.0 dB
over sector: > 9.3 dB > 15.9 dB
Azimuth beam port-to-port tracking: < 1.2 dB < 0.8 dB
Azimuth beam squint: -1.6° ± 2.6° -0.3° ± 1.0°

Vertical pattern
Subject to change without notice

Half-power beam width: 6.0° ± 0.3° 7.0° ± 0.5°

Electrical tilt, continuously adjustable: 2.5° – 12° 2.5° – 12°
First upper sidelobe suppression: ≥ 19.1 dB > 16.2 dB

Isolation: Intra system > 28 dB

Isolation: Inter system > 28 dB
Intermodulation: The complete AIR unit is measured to secure intermodulation performance. Receiver noise
floor is measured to < -105 dBm at WCDMA 5 MHz with full output power.
* Optional SW features might be required.
**, ** Left respectively right when looking into the antenna radome from the front side.
Passive system, R1(Red 1)
Frequency range: 698 – 806 MHz 791 – 862 MHz 824 – 894 MHz 880 – 960 MHz
Gain 14.9...15.0...14.9 dBi 15.2...15.5...15.5 dBi 15.3...15.7...15.6 dBi 15.7...15.9...15.7 dBi
at min… mid… max tilt: min… mid… max min… mid… max min… mid… max min… mid… max
Gain over all tilts: 15.0 ± 0.4 dBi 15.4 ± 0.3 dBi 15.6 ± 0.4 dBi 15.9 ± 0.3 dBi

Horizontal pattern
Half-power beam width: 68.6° ± 3.7° 65.0° ± 2.4° 65.0° ± 2.9° 64.4° ± 2.5°
Front-to-back ratio, total power ±30°: > 21.8 dB > 22.7 dB > 23.8 dB > 24.9 dB
Cross polar discrimination
at bore sight: > 21.6 dB > 20.5 dB > 20.2 dB > 19.4 dB
over sector: > 7.0 dB > 6.1 dB > 6.4 dB > 7.0 dB
Azimuth beam port-to-port tracking: < 1.8 dB < 2.0 dB < 2.3 dB < 2.8 dB
Azimuth beam squint: -1.8 ± 3.5° -2.2 ± 3.8° -2.8 ± 4.3° -2.5 ± 6.2°

Vertical pattern
Half-power beam width: 11.0° ± 0.7° 10.2° ± 0.5° 9.8° ± 0.5° 9.3° ± 0.4°
Electrical tilt, continuously adjustable: 2° – 12° 2° – 12° 2° – 12° 2° – 12°
First upper sidelobe suppression: > 15.7 dB > 17.5 dB > 18.5 dB > 19.3 dB

Impedance: 50 Ω
VSWR: < 1.5
Isolation: Intra system > 28 dB
Isolation: Inter system > 28 dB
Intermodulation IM3 (2x43 dBm carrier): < - 150 dBc
Max. power per passive input (at 55° C ambient temp): 80 W

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION
Weight: 89 kg (excluding installation kit)
Size (H x W x D): 1970 mm x 379 mm x 284 mm
Wind load (frontal/lateral/rear-side): 1210 N / 650 N / 990 N @ 42 m/s wind speed
Survival wind speed: 60 m/s ***

INTERFACES
AIR – DU: 2x Data 1, Data 2 CPRI links (LC socket) and
built-in 10 Gb/s SFPs with max range 10 km and rate selection functionality to cater for
lower bitrate CPRI standards.
Power: 2x - 48 V DC
RET control: According to 3GPP/ AISG 2.0
The internal FlexRET(i FlexRET ) unit and internal Site Sharing Adaptor(iSSA ) are
controlled via CPRI/Radio or superimposed on passive antenna RF ports.
Passive antenna RF ports: 2x 7-16 female

SUPPORTING BASE-BAND Ericsson Radio System/ RBS 6000 baseband.

One or two baseband/digital units depending on configuration.

ACCESSORIES Mounting accessories are available from the “Main Remote Site Products” product package.

***As a result of more stringent legal regulations and judgments regarding product liability, we are obliged to point out certain risks that may arise when products are used under
extraordinary operating conditions.
The mechanical design is based on the environmental conditions as stipulated in ETS 300 019-1-4 and thereby respects the static mechanical load imposed on an antenna by
wind at maximum velocity. Wind loads are calculated according to EN 1991-1-4.
Pole clamps and mounting accessories as specified by Ericsson in the Customer Product Information documentation must be used. Extraordinary operating conditions, such as
heavy icing or exceptional dynamic stress (e.g. Strain caused by oscillating support structures), may result in the breakage of an antenna or even cause it to fall to the ground.
These facts must be considered during the site planning process.
Subject to change without notice
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