RRU-Remote Radio Unit:

Function,Concept,Details
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In this article, we will explain the concept, function and details of RRU-
Remote Radio Unit which is used in telecom and telecommunication field
as a major components.

Topics Covering:
1. RRU Definition and Overview
2. Radio remote Unit Functions
3. RRU Hardware Description & many more

1.RRU: Definition and Overview:

Radio Remote Unit(RRU) is the distributed and integrated

frequency unit that connects to an operators network with the User
Equipment’s (UE’s) like Cell Phone and mobile devices.

Fig: RRU mounting in Tower

The logical term “distributed and integrated” is because
traditionally the radio architecture for cellular system is based on a single-
standalone system (Base Stations) usually installed indoor but now, the
cellular architecture is divided.

So now the BTS (Base Transceiver Station) is the integration of various

radio unit like BBU and RRU. Despite installing only in indoor, radio units
are now install in the tower below the Antenna.

The RRU is connected to the base station via the fiber optic link which is
bi-directional link. The optical interface link is also known as CPRI
(Common Public Radio Interface). CPRI is a interface protocol
developed by combination of major telecom equipment’s manufacturing
company like Nokia, Alcatel, Cisco and many more.

The RRU helps to reduce the coaxial feed line losses, increase system
efficiency and provide high level of flexibility in cellular site construction.
Undoubtedly, this helps in upgrading to new equipment’s and devices
more easily.

Note: Till now you have completed RRU basic overview.

Now you will read RRU concept, function and details in
more depth.

2. RRU Functions:
1) Acts as a Transceiver: transmit and receive the user signals to the base
station and vice-versa.

2) Provides back to back support and connectivity between user

equipment’s like power, delay,etc.

3) Control and process the EM signals received from the Antenna via
Jumper(Hollow Guide).

4) Provide interface between two physical link: Optical and EM

(Electromagnetics).

5) Provide Controlling support of the Auxiliary equipment’s like RCU

(Remote Control Unit) for electrical tilt adjustment generally known as
RET(Remote Electrical Tilt).

6) Generate and sends the different signals like VSWR, RET, ACT,etc.

3. RRU Hardware Description:

Fig: RRU Port
RRU consist of different ports for different purposes. So, I have
summarize the ports that are common among various companies like
Huawei, ZTE, Ericsson, Alcatel-Lucent, Orange,etc.

1) CPRI Port: There is 2 port generally name as CPRI0 and CPRI1.

However there may be 1’s in some model. The name at suffix may vary. Its
function is to connect to BBU.

2) RF Port: We say it as a Jumper port. Generally, the number of jumper

port may vary with model and company’s architecture. At least there is 2
jumper port, one of which is for Tx(Transmission) and another for
Tx/Rx(Transmission/Receiver also known as Transceiver). The RF port is
conneted to the Antenna via Jumper Cable.

3) RET Port: There is at least one RET port for connection to RCU.
Mostly, the connector is DB9 in Huawei but may vary with other
company’s. RCU is connected to the Antenna. RET cable connects the RCU
and RRU.

4) Power Supply Port: There is one port for powering the RRU.
Mostly blue and black. Blue is for negative (-) and black is for zero(0).
Generally all RRU operates in -48V.

5) Ground Port: There is two OT port for the grounding. The ground
cable: mostly copper wire, one end is connected to RRU and another end
into Bus Bar nearby RRU. Thus it provides the surge and high voltage
protection of RRU and thus keeping safe from natural weather and
climates.

More About RRU Innovations and

Manufacturers:
RRU have been widely innovated by different manufacturers.
They are being more light weighted, robust, flexible and higher
capacitive over the last years. Earlier, single RRU used to support
single band for signal transceiver but now a single RRU can
support multiple band. This means that single RRU can now
supports two band of 2100MHz frequency. This have leads in cost
reduction of equipment’s with higher ROI.

Different telecom equipment’s manufacturer are innovating and

developing Radio Remote Unit. Top leading companies
include Nokia, Huawei, Ericson, and ZTE.

Thus, from above topic, we came to know more details,

concept and functions of rru in telecommunication field.

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