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900MHz MHA Family from REMEC Airtech ALP Enabled

REMEC Airtech Masthead Amplifiers help reduce the cost of base station deployment by extending cell coverage by 20-40%. They also significantly improve call quality and reduce the number of dropped calls which is the number one reason for customer churn.

FEATURES
Market leading low
noise performance Simple to install Rugged and highly reliable

REMEC Airtech MHAs improve in-building coverage and reduce overall system bit error rate which becomes increasingly important for data applications. These units have the best noise and lightning protection performance available and are IP68 rated for full water submersion. Time and time again network trials have proven these units to significantly improve network performance, providing the largest improvement margins in competative bench marking. Over fifty networks world wide have improved their performance using REMEC Airtech MHAs.

Excellent lightning protection Full water immersion (IP68) specification By pass in power down mode

USER BENEFITS
Extends cell coverage 20%-40% Significantly reduces roll out costs Improves call quality Reduces dropped calls Better in-building coverage Increases handset battery life Reduces bit error rate vital for data applications

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900MHz MHA Family from REMEC Airtech

TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
OPERATING BANDWIDTH 12.5 MHz 15 MHz 17.5 MHz 25 MHz
RECEIVE PATH FREQUENCY RANGE NOISE FIGURE (ambient) GAIN VARIATION (over freq and temp) GAIN VARIATION (over freq) OUTPUT 1dB COMPRESSION OUTPUT IP3 LOSS IN BYPASS MODE (ambient) RETURN LOSS (VSWR) GAIN REDUCTION >60 dBc >40 dBc >6 dBc >6 dBc >40 dBc >80 dBc >15 dBc Rx TO Tx REJECTION (over operating band) 100kHz 50 MHz from Rx edge Rx edge-15 MHz Rx edge-8 MHz Rx edge+6 MHz Rx edge+15MHz Tx to 4GHz 4 to 12.75 GHz >80 dB 100kHz 50 MHz from Rx edge Rx edge-15 MHz Rx edge-8 MHz Rx edge+3.5 MHz Rx edge+15MHz Tx to 4GHz 4 to 12.75 GHz >80 dB 100kHz 50 MHz from Rx edge Rx edge-15 MHz Rx edge-6 MHz Rx edge+3.5 MHz Rx edge+15MHz Tx to 4GHz 4 to 12.75 GHz >80 dB 100kHz 50 MHz from Rx edge Rx edge-13 MHz Rx edge-7 MHz Rx edge+10 MHz Rx edge+13MHz Tx to 4GHz 4 to 12.75 GHz >80 dB 880-915 MHz <1.5 dB 12.0 0.8 dB 0.25 dB +10 dBm +22 dBm <1.6 dB >18dB active (<1.29:1) >14dB bypass (<1.5:1) 880-915 MHz <1.6 dB 12.0 0.85 dB 0.3 dB +10 dBm +22 dBm <1.8 dB >18dB active (<1.29:1) >14dB bypass (<1.5:1) 880-915 MHz <1.6 dB 12.0 0.85 dB 0.3 dB +10 dBm +22 dBm <1.8 dB >18dB active (<1.29:1) >14dB bypass (<1.5:1) 880-915 MHz <1.6 dB 12.0 1.0 dB 0.5 dB +10 dBm +22 dBm <1.7 dB >18dB active (<1.29:1) >14dB bypass (<1.5:1)

TRANSMIT PATH FREQUENCY RANGE INSERTION LOSS RIPPLE MAXIMUM POWER HANDLING RETURN LOSS (VSWR) INTERMODULATION (2Tx carrier at +43dBm products in Rx band) 925-960 MHz <0.50 dB 0.1 dB 50 dBm CW >18dB(<1.29:1) <-110 dBm 925-960 MHz <0.55 dB 0.1 dB 50 dBm CW >18dB(<1.29:1) <-110 dBm 925-960 MHz <0.60 dB 0.1 dB 50 dBm CW >18dB(<1.29:1) <-110 dBm 925-960 MHz <0.60 dB 0.1 dB 50 dBm CW >18dB(<1.29:1) <-110 dBm

SUPPLY (standard unit - see LNA voltage selections for other options)* VOLTAGE CURRENT (nominal) +12V 1V DC 125mA normal 175mA alarm +12V 1V DC 125mA normal 175mA alarm +12V 1V DC 125mA normal 175mA alarm +12V 1V DC 125mA normal 175mA alarm

ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE RELATIVE HUMIDITY ENCLOSURE EMC LIGHTNING PROTECTION BTS port ANT port MTBF -40 C to+65C 5 TO 95% IP68 ETS 300 342-3 8/20S 10kA Pulse (IEC-801-5) DC grounded >500,000 hrs -40 C to+65C 5 TO 95% IP68 ETS 300 342-3 8/20S 10kA Pulse (IEC-801-5) DC grounded >500,000 hrs -40 C to+65C 5 TO 95% IP68 ETS 300 342-3 8/20S 10kA Pulse (IEC-801-5) DC grounded >500,000 hrs -40 C to+65C 5 TO 95% IP68 ETS 300 342-3 8/20S 10kA Pulse (IEC-801-5) DC grounded >500,000 hrs

MECHANICAL SIZE VOLUME WEIGHT CONNECTORS 312x162x103mm (ex. Connectors) 5.2 ltr <5.9 kg 7/16 DIN female 312x162x103mm (ex. Connectors) 5.2 ltr <5.9 kg 7/16 DIN female 312x162x103mm (ex. Connectors) 5.2 ltr <5.9 kg 7/16 DIN female 312x162x103mm (ex. Connectors) 5.2 ltr <5.9 kg 7/16 DIN female

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
The REMEC Airtech MHA is one of the few available which is fully sealed and certified to IP68 requirements including full water immersion testing to a depth of 1 metre. The REMEC Airtech MHA has also been fully certified by Culham Laboratories for lightning protection which is an important consideration in many territories. The standard unit achieves 10kA tested with an 8/20S pulse to IEC-801-5. However, 20kA protection is available as an option. Power to the MHA is provided by a Power Distribution Unit (PDU). Bias Tees route the power and control signals through the centre conductor of the RF antenna cables, eliminating the need to install separate cables. The PDU also monitors MHA performance and produces alarms that are forwarded to the operations and maintenance centre (OMC). Within the REMEC Airtech MHA, parallel low noise amplifiers allow the unit to operate at a reduced gain if a component fails. A bypass switch ensures that, in the unlikely event that the MHA powers down, the base station and antenna system remain operational. The REMEC Airtech MHA is simple to install, requires no maintenance and is highly reliable. Field support teams are available to conduct comprehensive training courses and provide assistance during installation. In these instances we strongly recommend selecting our ALP controlled 2-12dB variable gain LNA which can be adjusted on site using a laptop PC or remotely via the universal controller. (See accessory data sheet for further details). Lightning protection The standard REMEC Airtech MHA provides for lightning protection of up to 10kA tested to IEC-801-5. In countries where severe electric storms are experienced you may wish to have an increased level of protection. In these cases we are able to offer an MHA with lightning protection of 20kA. High impact resistant lids Where problems are experienced with vandalism we are able to offer units with high impact resistant, bullet proof lids. Customer specified logo Many customers would prefer to have their network or company logo embossed on the MHA lid. We are pleased to offer this as an option. VSWR Alarm Monitoring The VSWR alarm circuit continuously monitors the return loss in the Tx path (including the antenna). If the return loss degrades below a predetermined limit then an alarm is raised via ALP to the universal controller. Automatic Fault Feeder Diagnosis Using a communications package and laptop pc, through ALP, MHAs are able to diagnose feeder line intermittent faults. Extended Warranty Various extended warranty packages are available.

OPTIONS
When using your own power supply unit or another supply direct from the BTS you need to specify the LNA alarm window and voltage requirement. The REMEC Airtech MHA supports three standard alarm windows and a wide operating voltage range. The MHA will be configured to your specified requirement prior to delivery. LNA Alarm window configuration
Alarm Window No. Nominal Current Alarm Current 1 125mA 175mA 2 155mA 205mA 3 90mA 175mA

Antenna Port

Rx Filter Tx Filter Rx Filter LNA & Bypass Switch

LNA Voltage selection* REMEC Airtech MHAs are available with 9 to 15 VDC operating voltage. When using the REMEC Airtech Power Distribution Unit, the MHA will be supplied with our standard settings. (See accessory data sheet for further details).

Bias Tee BTS Port & DC Feed

COSTED OPTIONS
2-12dB variable gain LNA For many site situations it is beneficial to be able to set the LNA gain to a particular level to take into account the attenuation of the specific RF feeder cables. This enables site by site optimisation.

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Accessories available as part of the REMEC Airtech MHA Family
Indoor or Outdoor Power Distribution Unit (PDU) Indoor or Outdoor Bias Tee units Cable Kits Mounting Kits Setting Systems for Variable Gain MHAs

More details about accessories are available on individual data sheets

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