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RRU3942
V100R018C10
Technical Specifications
Issue 01
Date 2022-03-08
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Technical Specifications Contents
Contents
1 RRU3942 Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 1

2 Changes in RRU3942 Technical Specifications ................................................................ 2
3 RRU3942 (850 MHz) Technical Specifications.................................................................. 3
3.1 RRU3942 (850 MHz) RF Specifications........................................................................................................................... 3
3.2 RRU3942 (850 MHz) Engineering Specifications......................................................................................................... 7
3.3 RRU3942 (850 MHz) CPRI Port Specifications............................................................................................................10
4 RRU3942 (1900 MHz) Technical Specifications............................................................. 12

4.1 RRU3942 (1900 MHz) RF Specifications.......................................................................................................................12
4.2 RRU3942 (1900 MHz) Engineering Specifications.................................................................................................... 16
4.3 RRU3942 (1900 MHz) CPRI Port Specifications......................................................................................................... 20
5 RF Output Power Configuration Rules.............................................................................22
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Technical Specifications 1 RRU3942 Technical Specifications
1 RRU3942 Technical Specifications
This document describes the radio frequency (RF) specifications, engineering

specifications, and common public radio interface (CPRI) port specifications of the
RRU3942.
Product Versions
The following table lists the base station product versions related to the RRU.
Product Name Solution Version Product Version
RRU3942 SRAN18.1 V100R018C10

For details about software versions
of RF modules, see Description >
Hardware Description > 3900 &
5900 Series Base Station
Software and Hardware
Compatibility Description.
Intended Audience
This document is intended for:
● Network planners
● Onsite engineers
● System engineers
Organization
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Technical Specifications 2 Changes in RRU3942 Technical Specifications
2 Changes in RRU3942 Technical

Specifications
This chapter describes the changes in RRU3942 Technical Specifications.
01 (2022-03-08)
This is the first commercial release.
Compared with V100R018C10 Draft A (2021-12-30), this issue does not include
any new topics or changes, or exclude any topics.
Draft A (2021-12-30)
This is a draft.
Compared with Issue 01 (2021-03-05) of V100R017C10, this issue does not include
any new topics or changes, or exclude any topics.

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Technical Specifications 3 RRU3942 (850 MHz) Technical Specifications
3 RRU3942 (850 MHz) Technical

Specifications
The technical specifications of an RRU3942 (850 MHz) include RF specifications,

engineering specifications, and CPRI port specifications.
3.1 RRU3942 (850 MHz) RF Specifications

The RF specifications include the supported radio access technologies (RATs),
frequency bands, TX/RX modes, capacity, output power, carrier configurations, and
receiver sensitivity.
3.2 RRU3942 (850 MHz) Engineering Specifications
The engineering specifications include the input power, dimensions, weight, power
consumption, and environmental specifications.
3.3 RRU3942 (850 MHz) CPRI Port Specifications
The CPRI port specifications include the number of CPRI ports, port protocol, port
rate, and maximum level of cascading and maximum distance with a BBU.

In the following, G is short for GSM, U is short for UMTS, L is short for LTE FDD,
and M is short for LTE NB-IoT.

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Supported Frequency Bands and RATs
Table 3-1 Frequency bands and RATs supported by an RRU3942 (850 MHz)
Frequency Protocol RX TX RAT IBW

Band -defined Frequency Frequency (MHz)
(MHz) Band Band Band
(MHz) (MHz)
850 Band 5 824 to 849 869 to 894 GSM, UMTS, 25

LTE FDD, GU,
UL, GUL, LTE
NB-IoT, GM,
UM, LM, GUM,
GLM, ULM
NOTE
● Passive intermodulation (PIM) refers to the intermodulation effect caused by

nonlinearities in the passive components of an antenna system when high-power
signals of multiple frequencies are transmitted. This intermodulation effect decreases
the uplink sensitivity and negatively affects the network quality.
● When the RX and TX signals of an RRU are configured on the same port, the third-order
passive intermodulation (PIM3) may affect the RX frequency band. Moreover, the
antenna system (including but not limited to the antenna, feeder/jumper, combiner,
TMA, anti-interference filter, surge protector, and RET device) affects PIM3 indicators,
which deteriorates the performance of the receive frequency band and causes the
receive frequency band even to be unusable. For example, when the PIM3 is -140
dBc@2x43 dBm, the static receiver sensitivity of a single RRU channel deteriorates by 22
dB or less for GSM and by 9 dB or less for UMTS/LTE.
TX/RX Modes and Capacity
Table 3-2 TX/RX modes and capacity of an RRU3942 (850 MHz)
Frequency Protocol- TX/RX Capacityb Supported

Band defined Modea Bandwidth
(MHz) Band (MHz)c
850 Band 5 2T4R GSM: 8 carriers LTE FDD:

UMTS: 6 carriers 1.4/3/5/10/15/2
(without MIMO) and 4 0
carriers (with MIMO)
LTE FDD: 2 carriers
LTE NB-IoT: 8 carriers
when the NB-IoT multi-
carrier function is
enabled and 1 carrier
when the NB-IoT multi-
carrier function is
disabled

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(MHz) Band (MHz)c
a: mTnR in the TX/RX Mode column indicates that the RF module uses m
transmit channels and n receive channels.
b: The number of carriers in the Capacity column refers to the maximum
number of carriers that can be configured for the module in single-mode
scenarios, not the number of carriers that can be configured for a single
channel. For details about the channel-level carrier configurations for the
module working in a single mode, see Output Power Configuration in the
following table. When the module is used with a feature, see the feature
specifications in the corresponding feature parameter description to learn the
module-level or channel-level carrier configurations that are supported after the
feature is enabled.
c: The bandwidth information in Supported Bandwidth is the standard
bandwidth that can be configured for a carrier when only one carrier is
configured for the module working in a single mode. In any carrier combination
scenario, the difference between the absolute value of the highest frequency
and the absolute value of the lowest frequency of the involved carriers
operating on the same band cannot exceed the instantaneous bandwidth (IBW).
For details about the bandwidth that can be configured for each carrier in each
carrier combination scenario, see Output Power Configuration in the following
table. For details about the non-standard bandwidths that can be configured for
LTE FDD carriers, see Compact Bandwidth (FDD).
NOTE
● The NB-IoT multi-carrier function is an NB-IoT multi-carrier transmission technology

introduced based on 3GPP Release 13. A cell can have multiple carriers and assigns UEs
to multiple carriers to increase cell capacity. For details about this function and related
parameter settings, see NB-IoT Enhancements (FDD) in the eRAN FDD Feature
Documentation.
Output Power and Carrier Configurations
Table 3-3 Output power and carrier configurations of an RRU3942 (850 MHz)
Frequency Maximum Output Output Power Configuration
Band (MHz) Powera
850 2x60 W Typical Power Configuration

Reference for RRU (Excluding NB-
IoT)
NB-IoT Typical Power
Configurations (RRU)
a: mxP W in the Maximum Output Power column indicates that the number of
TX channels of the RF module is m and the maximum output power of each
channel is P W.

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When the RRU3942 (850 MHz) works only in GSM mode, it supports a maximum
of 2x60 W or 40 W (channel 1)+80 W (channel 2), and does not support 2x80 W.
The single-channel 80 W can be configured only on channel 2 (channel B).
NOTE
● The Typical Power Configurations document includes the configurable carrier

combinations and the output power of each carrier in each combination. Before
referring to this document, you must be familiar with the output power configuration
rules. For details, see 5 RF Output Power Configuration Rules.
● Each value of Output Power per Carrier in the Typical Power Configurations
document indicates the maximum output power of each carrier under the
corresponding configuration while ensuring the network performance. The actually
configured carrier power of RF modules can be less than or equal to the value of
Output Power per Carrier in the document. The power configuration that is not
supported in the document may be configurable on the software. Huawei can only
promise the performance with the power configurations listed in the document.
Receiver Sensitivity
Table 3-4 Receiver sensitivity of an RRU3942 (850 MHz)

Frequency Protocol- Receiver Receiver Receiver
Band defined Sensitivity Sensitivity Sensitivity with
(MHz) Band with One with Two Four Antennas
Antenna Antennas (dBm)
(dBm) (dBm)
850 Band 5 GSM: -113.4 GSM: -116.2 GSM: -118.9

UMTS: -125.5 UMTS: -128.3 (theoretical value)
LTE FDD: -106.0 LTE FDD: -108.8 UMTS: -131.0
LTE NB-IoT: LTE NB-IoT: LTE FDD: -111.5
-127.3 -130.1 LTE NB-IoT: -132.8
NOTE
● The GSM receiver sensitivity, as recommended in 3GPP TS 51.021, is measured at the

antenna connector assuming that the channel rate is 13 kbit/s and the bit error rate
(BER) is lower than or equal to 2%.
● The UMTS receiver sensitivity, as recommended in 3GPP TS 25.141, is measured at the
antenna connector assuming that the channel rate is 12.2 kbit/s and the bit error rate
(BER) is lower than or equal to 0.001.
● The LTE FDD receiver sensitivity, as recommended in 3GPP TS 36.141, is measured under
a 5 MHz bandwidth based on the FRC A1-3 in Annex A.1 (QPSK, R = 1/3, 25 RBs)
standard.
● The LTE NB-IoT receiver sensitivity, as recommended in 3GPP TS 36.141, is measured
under a 200 kHz bandwidth and a 15 kHz subcarrier spacing based on the FRC A14-1 in
Annex A.14 (π/2 BPSK, R = 1/3, 1 RB) standard.

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RF Compliance Standards
Table 3-5 RF compliance standards for an RRU3942 (850 MHz)
Item Standard
GSM standard 3GPP TS 45.005
UMTS standard 3GPP TS 25.104
LTE standard 3GPP TS 36.104
Multimode standard 3GPP TS 37.104

Input Power
Table 3-6 Input power of an RRU3942 (850 MHz)
Power Input Type Operating Voltage
-48 V DC -36 V DC to -57 V DC
NOTE
DC RRUs can use external power modules to support AC scenarios. For details about the
types of external power modules supported by each type of RRU, see section "RRU Auxiliary
Devices" in the corresponding RRU hardware description. For details about the external
power modules, see user guides of the corresponding models.
Dimensions and Weight
Table 3-7 Dimensions and weight of an RRU3942 (850 MHz)
Item Specifications
Dimensions (H x W x D) ● 485 mm x 356 mm x 140 mm (19.09 in. x 14.02

in. x 5.51 in.) (without the housing)
● 485 mm x 380 mm x 170 mm (19.09 in. x 14.96
in. x 6.69 in.) (with the housing)
Weight ● 23.5 kg (51.82 lb, without the housing and

mounting kit)
● 25 kg (55.13 lb, with the housing but without
the mounting kit)

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Power Consumption of the Entire Base Station
Table 3-8 Power consumption of the DBS (-48 V DC) (configured with the
RRU3942 850 MHz)
Modea Base Station Output Typical Maximum

Configurationb Power per Power Power
Carrier (W) Consumption Consumption
(W)c (W)d
GSM S2/2/2 20 760 815
S4/4/4 20 1125 1295
S6/6/6 20 1175 1540
UMTS 3x1 20 775 815
3x2 20 820 895
LTE FDD 3x10 MHz, 1 2x20 1145 1215

carrier
GU GSM S2/2/2 + GSM: 20 910 1045

UMTS 3x1 UMTS: 20
GSM S3/3/3 + GSM: 20 1250 1445

UMTS 3x1 UMTS: 20
GSM S4/4/4 + GSM: 20 1275 1525

UMTS 3x1 UMTS: 20
UL UMTS 3x1 + LTE UMTS: 20 1260 1380

FDD 3x10 MHz, 1 LTE FDD: 2x20
carrier
UMTS 3x2 + LTE UMTS: 20 1300 1555

carrier
UMTS 3x3 + LTE UMTS: 20 1415 1720

carrier

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(W)c (W)d
a: For a GSM base station, one GTMU is configured in the BBU. For a UMTS
base station, one UMPTb1 and one WBBPf3 are configured in the BBU in 3x1
and 3x2 scenarios, one UMPTb1 and two WBBPf3 boards are configured in the
BBU in 3x3 and 3x4 scenarios, and one UMPTb1 and four WBBPf3 boards are
configured in the BBU in 3x8 scenarios. For an LTE base station, one UMPTb1
and one LBBPd1 are configured in the BBU when one carrier is used, and one
UMPTb1 and one LBBPd3 are configured when two carriers are used.
b: "S A/A/A" is used for GSM, indicating that three sectors are configured, each
with A carriers. "BxC" is used for UMTS, indicating that B sectors are configured,
each with C carriers. "DxE MHz, F carriers" is used for LTE FDD, indicating that D
cells are configured, the bandwidth of each cell is E MHz, and there are F
carriers in total. Unless otherwise specified, this document assumes that one
sector is configured with one RF module.
c: The typical power consumption of GSM is measured when the ambient
temperature is 25°C (77°F) and the traffic load reaches 30%. The typical power
consumption of UMTS is measured when the ambient temperature is 25°C
(77°F) and the traffic load reaches 40%. The typical power consumption of LTE
is measured when the ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F) and the traffic load
reaches 50%. The actual power consumption has a 10% deviation from this
value.
d: The maximum power consumption of GSM is measured when the ambient
temperature is 25°C (77°F) and the traffic load reaches 100%. The maximum
power consumption of UMTS is measured when the ambient temperature is
25°C (77°F) and the traffic load reaches 100%. The maximum power
consumption of LTE is measured when the ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F)
and the traffic load reaches 100%. The actual power consumption has a 10%
deviation from this value.
Environmental Specifications
Table 3-9 Environmental specifications of an RRU3942 (850 MHz)

Item Specifications
Operating temperature ● Without solar radiation: -40°C to +50°C (-40°F

to +122°F)
● With solar radiation of 1120 W/m2: -40°C to
+45°C (-40°F to +113°F)
Relative humidity 5% RH to 100% RH
Absolute humidity 1 g/m3 to 30 g/m3
Atmospheric pressure 70 kPa to 106 kPa

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NOTE
The output power of an RRU temporarily decreases when it operates at temperature ranges
10ºC (18ºF) less than or equal to its maximum rated value. This is dependent on
installation scenario, traffic load, and carrier configuration.
Table 3-10 Surge protection specifications of ports on an RRU3942 (850 MHz)

Port Surge Protection Mode Specifications
DC power port Surge current 20 kA
NOTE
● Unless otherwise specified, the lightning protection specifications depend on the surge
waveform of 8/20 μs.
● Unless otherwise specified as maximum discharge current, all the surge current items refer
to nominal discharge current.
Table 3-11 Environment compliance standards for an RRU3942 (850 MHz)

Item Specifications
Operating environment ETSI EN 300 019-1-4 Class 4.1
Storage environmenta ETSI EN 300 019-1-1 Class 1.2
Shockproof protection NEBS GR63 zone4
Ingress protection rating IP65
Surge protection ● IEC 62305-1

● ITU-T K.35
● ITU-T K.56
● ITU-T K.97
● ETSI EN 300 253
a: The validity period is one year. The product can function properly within the
validity period if the storage environment meets the preceding standards.


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Table 3-12 CPRI port protocol and rate of an RRU3942 (850 MHz)
Number of CPRI Ports Protocol Type Port Rate (Gbit/s)
2 CPRI 1.25/2.5/4.9
The maximum level of cascading between an RRU and a BBU depends on the
cascading capability of the RRU working in different RATs and the bandwidth
resources of the CPRI ports on the BBU side. The following table provides the
maximum level of cascading and maximum distance between an RRU and a BBU
when the RRU works in a single mode. When the RRU works in multimode
concurrency scenarios, the maximum level of cascading and maximum distance
between the multimode RRU and a BBU are determined by the capabilities for the
mode with the lowest capabilities.
Table 3-13 Maximum level of cascading and maximum distance between an

RRU3942 (850 MHz) and a BBU
Mode Maximum Level of Maximum Distance from a BBU (km)
Cascading with a
BBU
GSM 6 40
UMTS 6 40
LTE FDD 4 ● When the LBBPc or LBBPd1 is

configured: 20
● When the LBBPd2 or UBBP is
configured: 40
● When the LBBPd3 is configured: 40
(number of cells ≤ 3); 20 (number
of cells ≥ 4)
LTE NB-IoT 4 20
NOTE
● For details about the CPRI topologies supported by each RRU model, see RF Unit and
Topology Management.
● For details about the ALD capabilities supported by each RRU model (for example, the
capabilities of RF ports supporting RET antennas and TMAs), see ALD Management.

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4 RRU3942 (1900 MHz) Technical

Specifications
The technical specifications of an RRU3942 (1900 MHz) include RF specifications,

engineering specifications, and CPRI port specifications.


In the following, G is short for GSM, U is short for UMTS, L is short for LTE FDD,
and M is short for LTE NB-IoT.

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Supported Frequency Bands and RATs
Table 4-1 Frequency bands and RATs supported by an RRU3942 (1900 MHz)
Frequency Protocol RX TX RAT IBW
Band -defined Frequency Frequency (MHz)
(MHz) Band Band Band
(MHz) (MHz)
1900 Band 2 1850 to 1930 to GSM, UMTS, ● With

1910 1990 LTE FDD, GU, GSM:
GL, UL, GUL, 35
UM, LM, ● Witho
ULM, GULM ut
GSM:
40
TX/RX Modes and Capacity
Table 4-2 TX/RX modes and capacity of an RRU3942 (1900 MHz)

(MHz) Band (MHz)c
1900 Band 2 2T4R GSM: 8 carriers LTE FDD:

UMTS: 6 carriers 1.4/3/5/10/15/2
(without MIMO) and 4 0
carriers (with MIMO)
LTE FDD: 2 carriers
LTE NB-IoT: 1 carrier

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(MHz) Band (MHz)c
a: mTnR in the TX/RX Mode column indicates that the RF module uses m
transmit channels and n receive channels.
b: The number of carriers in the Capacity column refers to the maximum
number of carriers that can be configured for the module in single-mode
scenarios, not the number of carriers that can be configured for a single
channel. For details about the channel-level carrier configurations for the
module working in a single mode, see Output Power Configuration in the
following table. When the module is used with a feature, see the feature
specifications in the corresponding feature parameter description to learn the
module-level or channel-level carrier configurations that are supported after the
feature is enabled.
c: The bandwidth information in Supported Bandwidth is the standard
bandwidth that can be configured for a carrier when only one carrier is
configured for the module working in a single mode. In any carrier combination
scenario, the difference between the absolute value of the highest frequency
and the absolute value of the lowest frequency of the involved carriers
operating on the same band cannot exceed the instantaneous bandwidth (IBW).
For details about the bandwidth that can be configured for each carrier in each
carrier combination scenario, see Output Power Configuration in the following
table. For details about the non-standard bandwidths that can be configured for
LTE FDD carriers, see Compact Bandwidth (FDD).
Output Power and Carrier Configurations
Table 4-3 Output power and carrier configurations of an RRU3942 (1900 MHz)
Frequency Maximum Output Output Power Configuration
Band (MHz) Powera
1900 2x60 W Typical Power Configuration

Reference for RRU (Excluding NB-
IoT)
NB-IoT Typical Power
Configurations (RRU)
a: mxP W in the Maximum Output Power column indicates that the number of
TX channels of the RF module is m and the maximum output power of each
channel is P W.
When the RRU3942 (1900 MHz) works only in GSM mode, it supports a maximum
of 2x60 W or 40 W (channel 1)+80 W (channel 2), and does not support 2x80 W.
The single-channel 80 W can be configured only on channel 2 (channel B).

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NOTE
● The Typical Power Configurations document includes the configurable carrier

combinations and the output power of each carrier in each combination. Before
referring to this document, you must be familiar with the output power configuration
rules. For details, see 5 RF Output Power Configuration Rules.
● Each value of Output Power per Carrier in the Typical Power Configurations
document indicates the maximum output power of each carrier under the
corresponding configuration while ensuring the network performance. The actually
configured carrier power of RF modules can be less than or equal to the value of
Output Power per Carrier in the document. The power configuration that is not
supported in the document may be configurable on the software. Huawei can only
promise the performance with the power configurations listed in the document.
Receiver Sensitivity
Table 4-4 Receiver sensitivity of an RRU3942 (1900 MHz)

Frequency Protocol- Receiver Receiver Receiver
Band defined Sensitivity Sensitivity Sensitivity with
(MHz) Band with One with Two Four Antennas
Antenna Antennas (dBm)
(dBm) (dBm)
1900 Band 2 GSM: -113.7 GSM: -116.5 GSM: -119.2

UMTS: -125.8 UMTS: -128.6 (theoretical value)
LTE FDD: -106.3 LTE FDD: -109.1 UMTS: -131.3
LTE NB-IoT: LTE NB-IoT: LTE FDD: -111.8
-127.3 -130.1 LTE NB-IoT: -132.8
NOTE
● The GSM receiver sensitivity, as recommended in 3GPP TS 51.021, is measured at the

antenna connector assuming that the channel rate is 13 kbit/s and the bit error rate
(BER) is lower than or equal to 2%.
● The UMTS receiver sensitivity, as recommended in 3GPP TS 25.141, is measured at the
antenna connector assuming that the channel rate is 12.2 kbit/s and the bit error rate
(BER) is lower than or equal to 0.001.
● The LTE FDD receiver sensitivity, as recommended in 3GPP TS 36.141, is measured under
a 5 MHz bandwidth based on the FRC A1-3 in Annex A.1 (QPSK, R = 1/3, 25 RBs)
standard.
● The LTE NB-IoT receiver sensitivity, as recommended in 3GPP TS 36.141, is measured
under a 200 kHz bandwidth and a 15 kHz subcarrier spacing based on the FRC A14-1 in
Annex A.14 (π/2 BPSK, R = 1/3, 1 RB) standard.

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RF Compliance Standards
Table 4-5 RF compliance standards for an RRU3942 (1900 MHz)
Item Standard
GSM standard 3GPP TS 45.005
UMTS standard 3GPP TS 25.104
LTE standard 3GPP TS 36.104
Multimode standard 3GPP TS 37.104

Input Power
Table 4-6 Input power of an RRU3942 (1900 MHz)
Power Input Type Operating Voltage
-48 V DC -36 V DC to -57 V DC
NOTE
DC RRUs can use external power modules to support AC scenarios. For details about the
types of external power modules supported by each type of RRU, see section "RRU Auxiliary
Devices" in the corresponding RRU hardware description. For details about the external
power modules, see user guides of the corresponding models.
Dimensions and Weight
Table 4-7 Dimensions and weight of an RRU3942 (1900 MHz)
Item Specifications
Dimensions (H x W x D) ● 485 mm x 356 mm x 140 mm (19.09 in. x 14.02

in. x 5.51 in.) (without the housing)
● 485 mm x 380 mm x 170 mm (19.09 in. x 14.96
in. x 6.69 in.) (with the housing)
Weight ● 23.5 kg (51.82 lb, without the housing and

mounting kit)
● 25 kg (55.13 lb, with the housing but without
the mounting kit)

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Power Consumption of the Entire Base Station
Table 4-8 Power consumption of the DBS (-48 V DC) (configured with the
RRU3952 1900 MHz)

(W)c (W)d
GSM S2/2/2 20 760 825
S4/4/4 20 1125 1320
S6/6/6 20 1175 1660
UMTS 3x1 20 775 815
3x2 20 820 935
LTE FDD 3x10 MHz, 1 2x20 1145 1215

carrier
GU GSM S2/2/2 + GSM: 20 935 1105

UMTS 3x1 UMTS: 20
GSM S3/3/3 + GSM: 20 1250 1505

UMTS 3x1 UMTS: 20
GSM S4/4/4 + GSM: 20 1275 1595

UMTS 3x1 UMTS: 20
GL GSM S2/2/2 + LTE GSM: 20 1300 1505

carrier
GSM S3/3/3 + LTE GSM: 20 1305 1625

carrier
GSM S4/4/4 + LTE GSM: 20 1350 1770

carrier
UL UMTS 3x2 + LTE UMTS: 20 1300 1555

carrier
UMTS 3x3 + LTE UMTS: 20 1415 1720

carrier

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(W)c (W)d
UMTS 3x4 + LTE UMTS: 20 1535 2070

carrier
GUL GSM S2/2/2 + GSM: 20 1420 1670

UMTS 3x1 + LTE UMTS: 20
FDD 3x10 MHz, 1
carrier LTE FDD: 2x20
GSM S4/4/4 + GSM: 10 1380 1690

FDD 3x10 MHz, 1
GSM S2/2/2 + GSM: 20 1455 1845

FDD 3x10 MHz, 1
GSM S4/4/4 + GSM: 10 1420 1860

FDD 3x10 MHz, 1

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(W)c (W)d
a: For a GSM base station, one GTMU is configured in the BBU. For a UMTS
base station, one UMPTb1 and one WBBPf3 are configured in the BBU in 3x1
and 3x2 scenarios, one UMPTb1 and two WBBPf3 boards are configured in the
BBU in 3x3 and 3x4 scenarios, and one UMPTb1 and four WBBPf3 boards are
configured in the BBU in 3x8 scenarios. For an LTE base station, one UMPTb1
and one LBBPd1 are configured in the BBU when one carrier is used, and one
UMPTb1 and one LBBPd3 are configured when two carriers are used.
b: "S A/A/A" is used for GSM, indicating that three sectors are configured, each
with A carriers. "BxC" is used for UMTS, indicating that B sectors are configured,
each with C carriers. "DxE MHz, F carriers" is used for LTE FDD, indicating that D
cells are configured, the bandwidth of each cell is E MHz, and there are F
carriers in total. Unless otherwise specified, this document assumes that one
sector is configured with one RF module.
c: The typical power consumption of GSM is measured when the ambient
temperature is 25°C (77°F) and the traffic load reaches 30%. The typical power
consumption of UMTS is measured when the ambient temperature is 25°C
(77°F) and the traffic load reaches 40%. The typical power consumption of LTE
is measured when the ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F) and the traffic load
reaches 50%. The actual power consumption has a 10% deviation from this
value.
d: The maximum power consumption of GSM is measured when the ambient
temperature is 25°C (77°F) and the traffic load reaches 100%. The maximum
power consumption of UMTS is measured when the ambient temperature is
25°C (77°F) and the traffic load reaches 100%. The maximum power
consumption of LTE is measured when the ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F)
and the traffic load reaches 100%. The actual power consumption has a 10%
deviation from this value.
Environmental Specifications
Table 4-9 Environmental specifications of an RRU3942 (1900 MHz)

Item Specifications
Operating temperature ● Without solar radiation: -40°C to +50°C (-40°F

to +122°F)
● With solar radiation of 1120 W/m2: -40°C to
+45°C (-40°F to +113°F)
Relative humidity 5% RH to 100% RH
Absolute humidity 1 g/m3 to 30 g/m3
Atmospheric pressure 70 kPa to 106 kPa

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NOTE
The output power of an RRU temporarily decreases when it operates at temperature ranges
10ºC (18ºF) less than or equal to its maximum rated value. This is dependent on
installation scenario, traffic load, and carrier configuration.
Table 4-10 Surge protection specifications of ports on an RRU3942 (1900 MHz)

Port Surge Protection Mode Specifications
DC power port Surge current 20 kA
NOTE
● Unless otherwise specified, the lightning protection specifications depend on the surge
waveform of 8/20 μs.
● Unless otherwise specified as maximum discharge current, all the surge current items refer
to nominal discharge current.
Table 4-11 Environment compliance standards for an RRU3942 (1900 MHz)

Item Specifications
Operating environment ETSI EN 300 019-1-4 Class 4.1
Storage environmenta ETSI EN 300 019-1-1 Class 1.2
Shockproof protection NEBS GR63 zone4
Ingress protection rating IP65
Surge protection ● IEC 62305-1

● ITU-T K.35
● ITU-T K.56
● ITU-T K.97
● ETSI EN 300 253
a: The validity period is one year. The product can function properly within the
validity period if the storage environment meets the preceding standards.


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Table 4-12 CPRI port protocol and rate of an RRU3942 (1900 MHz)
Number of CPRI Ports Protocol Type Port Rate (Gbit/s)
2 CPRI 1.25/2.5/4.9/9.8
The maximum level of cascading between an RRU and a BBU depends on the
cascading capability of the RRU working in different RATs and the bandwidth
resources of the CPRI ports on the BBU side. The following table provides the
maximum level of cascading and maximum distance between an RRU and a BBU
when the RRU works in a single mode. When the RRU works in multimode
concurrency scenarios, the maximum level of cascading and maximum distance
between the multimode RRU and a BBU are determined by the capabilities for the
mode with the lowest capabilities.
Table 4-13 Maximum level of cascading and maximum distance between an

RRU3942 (1900 MHz) and a BBU
Mode Maximum Level of Maximum Distance from a BBU (km)
Cascading with a
BBU
GSM 6 40
UMTS 6 40
LTE FDD 4 ● When the LBBPc or LBBPd1 is

configured: 20
● When the LBBPd2 or UBBP is
configured: 40
● When the LBBPd3 is configured: 40
(number of cells ≤ 3); 20 (number
of cells ≥ 4)
LTE NB-IoT 4 20
NOTE
● For details about the CPRI topologies supported by each RRU model, see RF Unit and
Topology Management.
● For details about the ALD capabilities supported by each RRU model (for example, the
capabilities of RF ports supporting RET antennas and TMAs), see ALD Management.

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Technical Specifications 5 RF Output Power Configuration Rules
5 RF Output Power Configuration Rules
This chapter describes the rules for configuring RF output power.
General Rules
● For an nT RF module (n is 2, 4, or 8), the restriction is as follows:
, where PAi indicates the number of carriers of transmit

channel i; Pi indicates the output power of each carrier of transmit channel i;
PAt indicates the total number of carriers configured in this RF module; P
indicates the maximum output power supported by each carrier.
● The output power is 1 dB less than the standard power when a module is
located at an altitude of 3500 m (11482.80 ft) to 4500 m (14763.60 ft) and is
2 dB less than the standard power when a module is located at an altitude of
4500 m (14763.60 ft) to 6000 m (19684.80 ft).
GSM Output Power Configuration Rules

● If the output power per GSM carrier on a single channel is required to be 60
W, the corresponding power license item must be purchased.
● Before using the GSM power sharing function, ensure that the license item
"LGMIDPS-Dynamic Power Sharing (per TRX)" has been purchased. To enable
the power sharing function, run the SET GCELLCHMGAD command with
QTRUPWRSHARE set to DYNAMIC and MultiGSMDynPWShareSW set to
ON.
● For the GBTS and eGBTS, the output power per carrier of the same RF module
is the same. However, the unit of the output power per carrier is W for the
GBTS and dBm for the eGBTS. Power P (unit: W) can be converted to x (unit:
dBm) by using the following formula: .
For example, when an RF module works in GSM mode, the output power per
carrier that can be configured for the GBTS is 60 W (GMSK). Then, the output
power per carrier that can be configured for the eGBTS is
, which is rounded
off to 47.8 dBm (GMSK).
● The following table lists the available power configurations for each GSM
carrier.

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Table 5-1 Available power configurations for each GSM carrier

Output Power per Carrier (W) Output Power per Carrier (dBm)
80.0 49.0
60.0 47.8
40.0 46.0
31.0 44.9
30.0 44.8
27.0 44.3
25.0 44.0
20.0 43.0
16.0 42.0
15.0 41.8
14.0 41.5
13.3 41.2
13.0 41.1
12.0 40.8
11.0 40.4
10.0 40.0
9.5 39.8
9.0 39.5
8.5 39.3
8.0 39.0
7.5 38.8
7.0 38.5
6.0 37.8
5.5 37.4
5.0 37.0
4.0 36.0
3.7 35.7
3.1 34.9
3.0 34.8

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Output Power per Carrier (W) Output Power per Carrier (dBm)
2.5 34.0
2.0 33.0
1.5 31.8
1.0 30.0
UMTS Output Power Configuration Rules

● The standard bandwidth per UMTS carrier is 5 MHz.
● The maximum output power of a single UMTS cell is 100 W.
LTE FDD Output Power Configuration Rules

When two LTE FDD carriers are configured, it is recommended that the power
spectral density (PSD) of the two carriers be set to the same value. PSD = Carrier
output power/Carrier bandwidth (1.4 MHz and 3 MHz bandwidths are considered
as 5 MHz bandwidth in this formula.)
LTE NB-IoT Output Power Configuration Rules

● The formulas for calculating the minimum NB-IoT power per PA for an RF
module are as follows:
– Minimum NB-IoT power per PA for an RF module when NB-IoT cells work
in guardband or in-band mode = min(23 dBm, maximum output power
per PA for an RF module – 40 dB)
– Minimum NB-IoT power per PA for an RF module when NB-IoT cells work
in standalone mode = min(23 dBm, maximum output power per PA for
an RF module – 20 dB)
● In standalone mode, the bandwidth spacing between two NB-IoT carriers
must be less than or equal to 300 kHz.
● When the LTE bandwidth is 5 MHz, LTE NB-IoT cells cannot be deployed in
guardband mode.
● After the NB-IoT multi-carrier function is enabled, one NB-IoT multi-carrier
cell can be configured with multiple NB-IoT carriers.
– When an NB-IoT multi-carrier cell is configured in standalone mode, a
maximum of four NB-IoT carriers can be configured.
– When an NB-IoT multi-carrier cell is configured in in-band mode and the
LTE bandwidth is 5 MHz, a maximum of four NB-IoT carriers can be
configured. If the LTE bandwidth is 10/15/20 MHz, a maximum of eight
NB-IoT carriers can be configured for an NB-IoT multi-carrier cell.
– When a cell is configured with multiple NB-IoT carriers, the cell can have
only one anchor carrier but can have multiple non-anchor carriers.

RRU3942
NOTE
The NB-IoT multi-carrier function is an NB-IoT multi-carrier transmission

technology introduced based on 3GPP Release 13. A cell can have multiple
carriers and assigns UEs to multiple carriers to increase cell capacity. For details
about this function and related parameter settings, see NB-IoT Enhancements
(FDD) in the eRAN FDD Feature Documentation.
Multimode Output Power Configuration Rules

● GUL/GUN (FDD)/GULN (FDD) carriers cannot be configured on the same
channel simultaneously in a single frequency band.
● The output power per carrier must be balanced among multiple channels if
possible.
● Non-MSR and MSR
– Non-MSR: Carriers of different RATs cannot be configured on the same
RF channel. For example, a 2T RF module supports GU. If GSM carriers
are configured on PA1, then UMTS carriers cannot be configured on PA1.
That is, UMTS carriers can be configured only on PA2, and GSM carriers
cannot be configured on PA2.
– MSR: Carriers of different RATs can be configured on the same RF
channel. For example, a 2T RF module supports GU. Both GSM carriers
and UMTS carriers can be configured on PA1 or PA2 simultaneously.
● When one LTE FDD carrier and one NR FDD carrier are configured, it is
recommended that the power spectral density (PSD) of the two carriers be set
to the same value. PSD = Carrier output power/Carrier bandwidth (1.4 MHz
and 3 MHz bandwidths are considered as 5 MHz bandwidth in this formula.)
● The GU frequency spacing can be calculated using the following formula: GU
frequency spacing ≥ [(GSM bandwidth/2) + (UMTS bandwidth/2)].

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1 RRU3942 Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 1

4 RRU3942 (1900 MHz) Technical Specifications............................................................. 12

5 RF Output Power Configuration Rules.............................................................................22

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1 RRU3942 Technical Specifications

This document describes the radio frequency (RF) specifications, engineering

Product Name Solution Version Product Version

RRU3942 SRAN18.1 V100R018C10

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2 Changes in RRU3942 Technical

This chapter describes the changes in RRU3942 Technical Specifications.

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3 RRU3942 (850 MHz) Technical

The technical specifications of an RRU3942 (850 MHz) include RF specifications,

3.1 RRU3942 (850 MHz) RF Specifications

3.1 RRU3942 (850 MHz) RF Specifications

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Supported Frequency Bands and RATs

Frequency Protocol RX TX RAT IBW

850 Band 5 824 to 849 869 to 894 GSM, UMTS, 25

● Passive intermodulation (PIM) refers to the intermodulation effect caused by

TX/RX Modes and Capacity

Table 3-2 TX/RX modes and capacity of an RRU3942 (850 MHz)

Frequency Protocol- TX/RX Capacityb Supported

850 Band 5 2T4R GSM: 8 carriers LTE FDD:

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Frequency Protocol- TX/RX Capacityb Supported

● The NB-IoT multi-carrier function is an NB-IoT multi-carrier transmission technology

Output Power and Carrier Configurations

850 2x60 W Typical Power Configuration

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● The Typical Power Configurations document includes the configurable carrier

Table 3-4 Receiver sensitivity of an RRU3942 (850 MHz)

850 Band 5 GSM: -113.4 GSM: -116.2 GSM: -118.9

● The GSM receiver sensitivity, as recommended in 3GPP TS 51.021, is measured at the

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Table 3-5 RF compliance standards for an RRU3942 (850 MHz)

GSM standard 3GPP TS 45.005

UMTS standard 3GPP TS 25.104

LTE standard 3GPP TS 36.104

Multimode standard 3GPP TS 37.104

3.2 RRU3942 (850 MHz) Engineering Specifications

Table 3-6 Input power of an RRU3942 (850 MHz)

Power Input Type Operating Voltage

-48 V DC -36 V DC to -57 V DC

Dimensions and Weight

Table 3-7 Dimensions and weight of an RRU3942 (850 MHz)

Dimensions (H x W x D) ● 485 mm x 356 mm x 140 mm (19.09 in. x 14.02

Weight ● 23.5 kg (51.82 lb, without the housing and

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Power Consumption of the Entire Base Station

Modea Base Station Output Typical Maximum

GSM S2/2/2 20 760 815

S4/4/4 20 1125 1295

S6/6/6 20 1175 1540

UMTS 3x1 20 775 815

3x2 20 820 895

LTE FDD 3x10 MHz, 1 2x20 1145 1215

GU GSM S2/2/2 + GSM: 20 910 1045